Major Peter's glass smashing myth at Montanverd home
Visitors recall a colonial tale at Montgomery County's Montanverd in the Darnestown Seneca area. Major Peter of Georgetown built the 1806 summer home on land bought from General Lafayette aide Montanverd. Humorous lore says the old gentleman tossed his glass into the fire after a drink, and the Harman family now lightly plays along, while Frank P. Harman Jr. notes his own ritual. The site, on a lone road above the Potomac, served as a summer retreat for generations, with Harman descendants linked to Frederick figures Edward and Robert Peter.
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Travel could bring tens of thousands of Soviet visitors to the United States
A high Russian Intourist official predicts a steady flow of Soviet citizens to the United States in the coming months. Plans reportedly include organized groups and individual tourists with government backing and possible funding. Russia may require equal expense sharing for exchanges, with Americans facing hotel space limits as Moscow signals openness to broader cultural observation.
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Newcomers Appointed, Departing, and Gratitude Expressed
A letter from Marjorie A. Schoolman of Braddock Heights thanks new residents for their contributions to Frederick, while expressing goodwill to those leaving. The page also lists numerous collateral forfeitures from Magistrate H. Reese Shoemaker Jr. for speeding and related offenses along U.S. Route 40 west and nearby roads, with totals around 11 to 16 dollars per case, and notes a 1954 rail mileage decline from 260,272 to 221,000 miles.
Hagen Brothers Circus Night at McCurdy Field Draws 500
About 500 people filled McCurdy Field for Hagen Brothers three ring circus sponsored by the Jaycees. An eight o’clock evening show featured an animal parade, with an afternoon matinee drawing just over 200 attendees for a two hour performance under the big top. Workers packed after closing for an Emmitsburg stand. Meanwhile, union locals in Pittsburgh prepare to vote on a nationwide strike against Westinghouse Electric Corp. at midnight Sunday.
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Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
At a special meeting of the mayor and aldermen the tax rate was fixed at 2.10 with greater city revenue due to a larger taxable basis of 4 045 242 dollars. A Wag staff survey by Western Maryland Railroad engineers from near Westminster to Frederick finished. Eight Braddock Heights lots sold, ten cottages planned next spring. Guy K Motter opens a law office in Central National Bank building. North side East Patrick street concreting begins, four days for the square, steam roller expected. Five more cartloads of brick arrive.
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East Patrick Street
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columne Of The News
Items from the News column dated Sept 9, 1995 note WPA projects approved in Frederick County including Washington Street school grounds at 14,083 and Libertytown school grounds at 2,477 dollars. Former Pine Ridge League stars played Freder ick Hustlers as Old Timers were beaten 11-6 at We-Curdy Field before 1,500. Buck Ramser, longtime Frederick manager, threw out the first ball. County license commissioner G Ed Myers told by Attorney General Herbert OConor he may stop beer consumption at public places after midnight. Charles Houck Jr of Frederick and Walkersville elected commander of the Maryland American Legion at Ocean City convention.
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Pressure To Expand Area For Business By Babson Park
Robert W. Babson argues homeowners and investors can profit by watching city zoning. He warns against rushing to new shopping centers, notes higher rents and driving to centers, and suggests studying zoning maps, appeal hearings, and local real estate trends. He advises targeting fringe business zones and timing buys and sells to maximize profit.
Soroptimist Club to Sponsor Hagerstown Group Meeting
At its first fall meeting, the Soroptimist club voted to sponsor a Soroptimist club in Hagerstown and will attend a special meeting of their group on September 21 at the Torusa restaurant on US 40. President Leita Brown presided at a dinner session at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The club opened with the Lord's Prayer and the Pledge to the Flag. Ada Sperry led roll call. The group discussed participation in the Inter-Council of Service Clubs Projects for the coming year and donations of equipment to Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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TAZINE BARRED WASHINGTON
Confidential magazine has been barred from the mails and asked the U S District Court for an order to lift the ban. The publication seeks relief from the Post Office Department action.
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Mathews Symington Nuptials Planned In Baltimore
Society notices announce the September 24 wedding of Lee Slingluff Symington to Louis Pierre Mathews at Shrine of the Sacred Heart Mt. Washington Baltimore with a Green Valley Hunt Club reception. Also covered is Frederick County Products Inc annual picnic with 129 attendees and various local social updates.
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Wed Here Saturday Wed Here Saturday
Gretchen Glick daughter of Dr and Mrs Glick and Thomas W Matthews son of Mr and Mrs Matthews were married last Saturday at 2 pm in the Presbyterian church Rev Weaver officiated. Bridesmaids wore aqua antique taffeta gowns. best man Vernon Hussman with ushers Jack Matthews Don Matthews David Glick and George Reimer. Reception at Camp Detrick Open Mess. couple to reside in Greenbelt after Sept 10.
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District Governor Visits Evening Optimist Club
District Governor Russell B. Rinehart of Washington surprised the Evening Optimist Club at its regular meeting at the Southern Restaurant. He announced an official visit next week and.. Howard Logan, Optimist International representative, said he is organizing the Breakfast Optimist Club of Frederick with completion by September 19. James Wills gave an illustrated talk on Korea. Next week’s meeting will be a joint Optimists and Optim Mrs. to honor Governor Rinehart’s visit to Frederick.
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Truman veto and Taft Hartley law debated in Washington
Washington debate over the Taft Hartley Act centers on President Truman’s veto and the role of Democrats in passing the law. Analysis notes that Democrats provided crucial votes to override the veto, contradicting Truman’s portrayal of Republican sole responsibility. The piece compares administrations and discusses Supreme Court positions on campaign expenditures under the law.
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Illness and Hospital Updates In Frederick Area
Among the sick Mrs. Pierce H. Gaver of W Fifth Street underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning. Her condition is improving and she will be a patient for several days. Ricky Bennett, son of Mr. and Mrs. RR P Bennett near his city and a fifth grade student at St Johns school, has been unable to attend school due to an asthma attack. Mr. Mortimer Shane Reichs Ford Road entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Thursday afternoon for treatment of a viral infection. Mr. Wilbur Dick Ford North Bentz Street entered Newton Baker Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia Thursday for a gallier operation. Mr. Richard E Graysnickle RFD 3 Frederick, who was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning in the United Fire Company ambulance after he had become ill while driving his car on College avenue, was moved to University Hospital Baltimore Thursday evening in the M R Etchison and Son ambulance. He has remained in a coma since admission to the local hospital. Mrs. Guy Kline Myersville returned to her home this week from St Agnes Hospital Baltimore where she had been a surgical patient.
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Dick) Ford
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Eisenhower Promotes Five Million Cultural Outreach Plan
President Eisenhower today urged Congress to back a five million dollar program to win friends worldwide through U.S. waves and cultural artists. The proposal touts expanding cultural diplomacy as a key policy, detailing broadcasting, exhibitions, and exchange efforts aimed at strengthening international goodwill.
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