Fifty Years Ago Items From the News-Post Files
This Sept 4 1914 recap notes Lieutenant Elmer K Munshower from Frederick reassigned to Company K Silver Spring for duty at the State Title range September 7 to 10. Middletown residents enjoy a straw ride to the Holter home near Braddock and a Middletown Valley somnambulist earns a boast. Elmer Palmer and Charles Shank clean a den of snakes near Black Rock killing twenty rattlers and later near Annapolis Rock kill fifteen more including three old and twelve young. Palmer also shoots two American eagles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer K. Munshower
Frederick
Adjutant General
Company K
Silver Spring
Middletown
William E. Holter
Braddock
Middletown Valley
Stanley Minnick
Charles Minnick
Elmer Palmer
Charles E. Shank
Myersville
Black Rock
South Mountain
Wolfsville
Annapolis Rock
Palmer
Labor Day origins and evolution in the United States
The article traces Labor Day from its 1882 Knights of Labor origins to Colorado’s 1887 holiday recognition and Congress’s 1894 designation of a national holiday. It notes parades have waned but the nation still marks the day with outings, picnics, sports, or other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Knights of Labor
Colorado
Congress
California Seizes Lead in Preliminary State Population
Preliminary Census estimates place total U S population at 191 334 000, up 12 010 825 since 1960. California tops New York in total population while civilian counts tilt New York ahead in civilian population. Alaska remains least populated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Texas
Ohio
Michigan
New Jersey
Florida
Massachusetts
Alaska
Wyoming
Golden Mountains
Middle West
Letter invites John Birch founder on Meet the Press
James Sensor of New Windsor Maryland urges readers to watch Ro bert Welch founder of the John Birch Society on Meet the Press this Sunday at 6 p.m. to learn directly about the society from its originator and aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch
John Birch Society
Meet the Press
Robert Welch
James S Ensor
Twenty Years Ago Items From the News Post
A 1944 snapshot shows Allied forces advancing from the sea to Germany along a 270 mile front with Sedan and Verdun in view. Truman accepts Democratic VP nomination in his birthplace with a warning about inexperienced leadership. Frederick County officials may issue 2000 mailed ballots to service members and civilians. Hood College cafeteria supper hosts Mrs Theron D Green and Mrs Paul L Wilard with a volunteer committee. Mrs Hugh V Gittinger to christen the Victory ship in Baltimore as the Bethlehem-Fairfield yard readies the Frederick Victory for launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedan
Verdun
Germany
Harry S. Truman
Frederick County
Theron D. Green
Paul L. Wilard
Hood Club
Y-Hut
Hood
Irving M. Landauer
Charles L. Mullen
William T. Dela- Plaine
Ralph W. Stauffer Jr
Elias B. Ramsburg Jr
Clifford M. Yinger
Ned S. Zeiler
Baltimore
Hugh V. Gittinger
Frederick
Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard
Gittinger
Smiths welcome ninth child Joann Denise in Gettysburg
Mr and Mrs Karl Smith of Rocky Springs announce the birth of their ninth child and first daughter Joann Denise on August 29 at 9 30 p m at Annie M Warner Hospital Gettysburg Mrs Smith is the former Isabelle Albaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Albaugh of near Detour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Smith
Rocky Springs
Joann Denise
Annie M. Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
Frederick Man Charged With Carnal Knowledge
A 25 year old Frederick man, Roger W Bowins of West All Saints street, was charged with carnal knowledge of a 14 year old city girl. The act allegedly occurred last night. Bowins is jailed under a 1000 dollar bond. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday at 10 am in Magistrate s Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Roger W. Bowins
West All Saints Street
Bowins
Tawes Signals Possible Special Session To Repeal Tax
Gov. Tawes indicated he may call a November special session of Maryland's General Assembly to repeal or reduce the pending state income tax increase if revised revenue estimates justify it. He said the state may not need the tax for the current year and promised broader local taxing powers could be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Tawes
Maryland
Assembly
General Assembly
Baltimore
Mc- Keldin
Baltimore City
Shotgun misfire shocks hardware store in Jackson
In Jackson Michigan a customer pulled the trigger on a shotgun from a hardware store rack. Buckshot was loaded, the ceiling exploded with a hole, but no one was hurt. Clerk and customers fled as danger unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
Richard Furtwangler
Reenlisting Staff Sergeant Phelps Keeps Army Career Active
Staff Sergeant William F. Phelps of Freder ick RFD 4 reenlists for six more years after eight years of service. He serves with Company C, 187th Infantry, 101st Air Assault Division, returning to the United States from Mainz Germany in October 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Phelps
B. O. Phelps
RFD 4
Frederick
Phelps
C” Company
187Th Infantry
Ith
505Th Infantry
Mainz
Germany
Chemists Find Organic Cause Of Tartar Formation
Ch icago AP reports Dr. Albert Sobel of Beth Israel Hospital and colleagues identified an organic ingredient in saliva that forms tartar on teeth. The mineralized film irritates gum and bone structures, linking tartar to periodontal disease. Be ryl l ium chloride halts calcification but is poisonous for human use. further study is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Sobel
Beth Israel Hospital
New York City
Sobel
American Chemical Society
Dr. Sobel
Ralph G. Hilberg
Beth Israel
David Gould
Colgate Palmolive Rereach Laboratories
New Brunswick
N.J
Winter Concert Season Promises Music For Frederick Area
Frederick area music groups announce a 1964-65 winter season with three concerts by the Frederick Chamber Music Society, Frederick Orchestra, and Frederick Singers. An orchestra party and cocktail buffet at Fort Detrick Officers Club kicks off the fundraiser, with reservations through Mrs. Summers or Mrs. Clendenin. The season opens October 4 with Bach by the Chamber Music Society, then Hayden Mozart and Beethoven by the orchestra, ending May 16, 1965 with Judas Maccabaeus by the Frederick Singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Charles J. Warner
Frederick Orchestra
Frederick Singer
Frederick Chamber Music Society
Fort Detrick
Richard Summers
R. M. Clendenin
Chamber Music , Society
Hayden
Mozart
Beethoven
Frederick Singers
Judas Maccabaeus
Ramsburg Reunion Retains Officers at Monocacy View Park Event
The Ramsburg and Ramsburg-Ogle descendants held their second reunion on August 16 at Monocacy View Park. Grace led by Leroy Mahoney, a picnic followed, with a bible reading by Harry Frantz and a prayer by Maynard Hawker. Officers were kept for another year: Adrian Strite, Mrs. John Whitmore, and Mrs. James Rinehart. Prizes, group songs, solos, and flowers accompanied a large turnout including numerous Ramsburg family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsburg
M. C. Ramsburg
Mary Ellen Ogle Ramsburg
Monocacy View Park
Leroy Mahoney
Harry Frantz
Maynard Hawker
Adrian Strite
John Whitmore
James Rinehart
Glade Valley Grange
Robert Ramsburg
J. Edgar Hawker
Michael Allen Ramsburg
Elsie S. Ramsburg
Adrian W. Strite
Zoe’ Anna Strite
Ellis Ramsburg
Walter R Ramsburg
Sharon
Kaye
Lavon
Freddie
Ruth
Bruce A. Ramsburg
Richard
Michael Allen
James Hunnington
Michael
Ellis
Paul Snyder
Paula
Terrena
Gary
Zoe Anna Strite
Wayne Strite
Martha Frantz
Donald
Daniel Eppley
Ralph
Jean
Marshall J. Ramsburg
Robert
Harry W. Frantz
Mark
Jo Ann
Martin
Joe
Health for the elderly bill clears Senate in 60 to 28 vote
The Senate approved the social security health measure by a 60 to 28 roll call. Democrats Brewster Byrd and Randolph supported. Republican Beall backed the bill. In Charleston W V a John A Mosesso named to the 19th Circuit Court District will serve until November succeeding the late Judge Dayton R Stemple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Phil
Charleston
W. Va
John A. Mosesso
Philippi
W. W. Barron
Barbour
Taylor
Mosesso
Dayton R. Stemple
Two Charges Against Teenager In Midday Crash
State Police charged 17 year old Richard L. Hoffman Jr. with failing to drive to the right of center and operating an unsafe motor vehicle after his southbound car left Md 79 at Rosemont at about 1 a.m. and struck a concrete culvert. Hoffman's 1956 car sustained about $200 damage. Robert L. McAfee investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Hoffman Jr
RFD 5
Frederick
Rosemont
Hoffman
Robert L. McAfee
Malaysia and China Clash Tightens Curfew in Gey Land
The Gey land district faces destruction as a curfew is imposed and Malaysia declares a state of danger to public order. The Malaysian Cabinet directs a high level delegation to the United Nations for a Security Council meeting to accuse Indonesia of aggression. Events unfold as officials prepare for possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geyland
Federation of Malaysia
United Nations
U.N. Security Council
Security Council
Indonesia
Negros Claim Overcharged at Emporia Restaurant
Mrs Swannie K Howard, a Baltimore woman, sues in federal court under the Civil Rights Act alleging discriminatory pricing at an Emporia restaurant. She says her family paid 3 60 for three cheese burgers 2 70 for two barbecue sandwiches 4 25 for ham and eggs and 3 75 for five soft drinks totaling 14 20 while a white customer would pay under 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Va
Baltimore
Emporia
Swannie K. Howard
Skydivers Gather for Mountaineer Invitational Meet
More than 175 skydiving clubs from the Eastern United States were invited to send representatives this weekend to the Mountaineer Invitational Skydiving Meet at West Virginia International Speedway near Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
United States
West Virginia International Speedway
Deaths Claude G Mullinix and Elizabeth Shaw
Claude G Mullinix 82 of Damascus died at Montgomery General Hospital Olney. He was a retired farmer and lifelong Howard Chapel Methodist Church member. Survived by brother Herman Mullinix and sister Bertha Burdette plus nieces and nephews. Services at Howard Chapel Methodist Church Damascus with interment in church cemetery. Elizabeth E Shaw 51 of Frederick died at home. Wife of Lawrence J Shaw she was a Grace United Church of Christ member. Survived by three sons Walter Donald and Larry Shaw daughter Mrs Charles Fraley brother Raymond Smith sister Mildred Newton seven grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral at M R Etchison and Son Funeral Home with interment Mount Olive Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude G. Mullinix
Damascus
Dora
Mullinix
Montgomery General Hospital
Olney
Willaim A
Elizabeth Bowman Mullinix
Howard Chapel Methodist Church
Long Corner
Herman W. Mullinix
Bertha C. Burdette
Germantown
Olin L. Molesworth
Church
Lawrence Shaw
E. Elizabeth Shaw
Lawrence J. Shaw
Frederick
Shaw
William C
Florence Eyler Smith
Grace United Church of Christ
Walter
J. Shaw
Monrovia
Donald L. Shaw
Larry W. Shaw
This City
Charles Fraley
Raymond Smith
Mildred L. Newton
Glen Burnie
M. R. Etchison and Son
East Church Street
Mount Olivert
Sick Mr Curtis Handly listed at Washington hospital
Among The Sick Mr Curtis W Handly of Silver Spring formerly of Frederick is a patient in the Veterans Hospital in Washington. He has been there several weeks and remains under observation in satisfactory condition. Mrs Harrison McAlpine of West College Terrace has returned home after a medical stay at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr Samuel Fisher of West Second Street is a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Curtis W. Handly
Silver Spring
Frederick
Veteran's Hospital
Washington
Handly
Harrison McAlpine
West College Terrace
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Samuel Fisher
West Second Street
Birthday Party Honors Tana Dillow in Charles Town
A birthday party for Tana Dillow eighth birthday was hosted by her grandmother Mrs. Mary Frye at her Point of Rocks home. Attendees included the Dillow family from Charles Town and nearby towns, with many relatives from Millville and Brunswick among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tana Dillow
Bill Dillow
Charles Town
W. Va
Tana
Mary Frye
Point of Rocks
Tonda Rene
Reba Shirey
Ruthie Costello
W. Dillow Sr
Sherri Bohen
Millville
Lester Dillow
Summit Point
Charles Dillow
Bolivar
Sherri Wiles
Hillsboro
Richard Mann
Bonita
Leonard Jay
Knoxville
Robert Lowe
Jefferson
Russell Roberts
Letty
Rusty
Breena
Auralie
Creamer
Evelyn Waterman
Tommy
Mack McCutcheon
Buck Shores
Irene Green
Charles Green
Cornelia Hickman
David Hickman
Mary Ann Dillon
C. R. Dillon
Albert Viands
Dorothy Shuster
The Iron Gates Gorge and Planned Hydroelectric Project
The Iron Gates on the Danube between Yugoslavia and Romania narrows the river to 130 yards, creating dangerous rapids. A planned giant dam, canal, lock system, and a 300 million dollar hydroelectric plant aim to enable passage and boost both nations economically and industrially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Djerdap
Danube River
Yugoslavia
Romania
Multiple Obituaries From Maryland Funeral Homes Detailing Services
Funeral services were held for Gerald H. Ahalt in Floral City Florida with burial at Hills of the Hills. Chester Welty of near Lewistown died at Veterans Hospital Martinsburg and received military graveside honors from Fort Detrick personnel. Arthur P. Woodward a former Woodbine resident died in Montgomery General Hospital and was interred at Poplar Springs Cemetery. Elmer Ralph Beaver died in Carroll County and was buried at Mayberry Church of God Cemetery with local pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald H
Pat) Ahalt
Floral City
Fla
Burkittsville
Chester Welty
Lewistown
Veteran's Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Barton Funeral Home
Walkersville
Thomas Woodstock
The
Salvation
Arthur P. Woodward
Woodbine
Montgomery General Hospital
Waltz
Liberty Road
Winfield
Lawrence Cameron
Calvary Lutheran Church
Poplar Springs
Roy Grimm
Raymond Shoemaker
Douglas Phebus
Calvin Bloom
Clarence Layton
Oscar Shipley
Elmer Ralph Beaver
Carroll County General Hospital
C.C. Fuss. and Son Funeral Home
Taneytown
John Gonso
Luther Halter
Wilbur Halter
William Flickinger
Charles Flickinger
Carl Feeser
Donald Carl
Mayberry Church of God
Safety Tips From First Sgt. Wahl For Weekend Driving
Frederick County reports an accident with eight injuries as First Sgt. Wahl urged motorists to be cautious over the weekend and Labor Day. He advised rain care, treaded tires on all four, seat belts, early signals, cautious speeds, and signaling before turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Wahl
Interviews Held For Idled Cape May Lewes Ferry Jobs
Nolan C Chandler general manager of the Cape May Lewes Ferry says he has interviewed two or three licensed deck officers for jobs on the ferry idled by a walkout. Fourteen deck officers first mates second mates and five captains walked off last Friday refusing to cross a picket line set by the International Organization of Masters Mates and Pilots. Capt William R Phillips said they would likely return if the ferry recognizes the union as bargaining agent for the deck officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Phillips
Congressional Camels and Finland’s Lakes
The U S Congress appropriated $30 000 for camels to traverse arid southwest regions in 1985. Finland known as Land of a Thousand Lakes has nearly 60 000 lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
U. S. Congress
Arid
Southwest
Finland
Rezoning for apartments and cluster homes discussed
The city weighs zoning for future dwellings to serve area employees and notes owners could build their own water and sewer plants if Frederick City utilities are unavailable. The Board of Aldermen appoints James I. Ewing Bob Waltz and Richard L. Shipley to the City Plumbing Board. The board includes city engineer Robert A. Whiteford and County Health Officer Dr Forbes H Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groves
Frederick City Utilities
James I. Ewing
N. E
Bob) Waltz
Richard L. Shipley
City Plumbing Board
Ewing
Waltz
Robert A. Whiteford
Forbes H. Burgess
Brandenburg Electric Co
Carrollton
Hillside Coal and Oil Co
Schroeders’, Inc
West Second Street
Brosius Homes Corp
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
H. E. Heckert
First Church of the Nazarene
Teachers Prepare Classrooms for Busy New School Year
Summer ported to the schools and the principals they are to work under during the year. Following a brief address by the school heads, teachers were assigned their classrooms and given the keys to their home away from home for the next nine months. Homeroom rosters were distributed as were rosters for other classes teachers will be teaching, schedules they are to follow were assigned and syllabi to teach by were given out. Each teacher was assigned a committee to work on.
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New Windsor
Riles
Lay
Edward Trittipoe
East Seventh Street
Ann Trittipoe
Charles Weddle
Denise
Jane
Glenn Baker
Velma Gageby
Maude Crone
Herman Brust
Philip Seeger
Fred Eyler
Winfred Edwards
Mary B. Pixton
Linda
Trittipoe
Nanaimo
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Napoleon
Emperor Napoleon I
Brewster
Byrd and
Randolph
West Virginia
Beall
Malaysia
Bruce ‘Crouse
NCOIC
Kenneth Scales
Lester Solecki
Leon Hart
Larry Taylor
Tony Maralla
Pic
Biffle
Vernon
Wiles
Franklin Green
Johnny Wiles
John Biehl
Charles, Hughes
Charles Fogle
Lewistown Methodist Cemetery
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