Notable Virginia Teacher Defies Odds Shows Life Worth Living
Franann Foster, an elderly, half-blind teacher from Virginia, endured a leg amputation after a log accident and the loss of an eye years ago. He pursued education, earned a grade certificate, taught for 30 years in a one room school, raised ten children, and led an adult Bible class despite blindness. He is a respected figure in Page and Warren Counties with broad community ties.
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Franann Foster
Mr. Foster
Foster
Luray
Riricultere
Winchester
R. Foster
Nete
Hiss
Mildred Tharpe
Dree Zs
Riceyville
Rubyville Rapris
Top Value Used Cars Ad Highlights Low Priced Offers
A compact classified ad promotes used cars with prices around $1195 and $5595. The listing emphasizes bargain options in a busy market, signaling a focus on value and accessibility for budget buyers.
Man Passes Time On Porch Listening To Radio
A description of a man who spends much of his time on the porch in summer and stays informed by listening to the radio.
Taneytown Lions Hop Friday Night at St Joseph’s Hall
The Taneytown Lions plan a Buddy Dean Hop Friday Sept 18 from 8 to 11 pm at St Joseph’s Parish Hall Frederick Street Taneytown. Tickets are available at local shops and from Lions family members attending Taneytown schools.
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Taneytown Lions
Taneytown Lions Club
Buddy Dean
St. Joseph’s Parish
Frederick Street
Taneytown
Dougherty’s
Gilds
Frank T
Dunham
Potomac Edison Company
Biffle’s
Sons and Daughters of Lions
Thomas Morrison
Memorial Stadium
Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Lions
Dillsburz
Penn
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Dorsey
Biffle
Harry E. Filler
Walkers
Wilfred C. Yingling
Union Bridge
Final expense life insurance offer from Old American
People 60 to 80 may apply for a $1,000 final expense policy. Handle the transaction by mail with Old American of Kansas City. No obligation and no calls. Tear out and mail with name address and year of birth to Old American Insurance Co. 4900 Oak Dept LSI9B Kansas City Missouri.
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OLD American of
Kansas City
Old American Insurance Co
Oak
Dept
Social Security questions answered on widow benefits disability and burial info
Reader queries cover reinstating widow payments after remarriage and annulment, child survivor benefits at 18, disability eligibility for a heart attack, and burial eligibility for veterans. Officials advise applying and awaiting a decision, then consult the Social Security office for possible further steps, and direct burial inquiries to the Army Quartermaster General.
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Ray
F. G
Hackensack
L. G
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Hell
A. N
Pittsburgh
National Cemetery
Uct
Department of the Army
Washington
D.C
West Brownsvale, Pa
Social Security earnings rule and church class meeting noted
A reader asks if a consultant fee must be reported to Social Security. Guidance says earnings are only reportable if yearly total exceeds 31200. A note invites readers to write with retirement questions. Also reported is the Wide Awake Sunday School class of Calvary Methodist Church meeting at East Thirteenth Street with 13 members, presided by Mrs. Helen Norris and hosted by Mrs. Vincent Hull, Mrs. Jane Burgess, and Mrs. Shirley Dalgreen. Mrs. Hammond Clay led slides.
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H. M. of
Newark
N.J
Social Security Office
Social Security
Ray Heory
Calvary Methodist Church
Vincent Hull
East Thirteenth Street
Jane Burgess
Shirley Dalgreen
Hammond Clay
Helen Norris
Democratic Woman of the Year honor for Mrs Lee
Mrs E Brooke Lee of Silver Spring is named Maryland’s Democratic Woman of the Year for her outstanding and sincere contributions to women’s politics. The event at the quarterly meeting highlighted her trip abroad and guest remarks. Renowned for her work with the United Democratic Women’s group, the selection honored her leadership and service. The evening featured guest talks and hostesses serving refreshments.
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United Democratic Women’s
Lucille Tucker
Cinps
Maryland
Irs
Birs
Lee
Par- Baltimore
E. Ty
Brooke Lee
Silver Spring
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G. H. Foster
Hardiof
Lawson Motor Sales Sales
Rambler Service
New Market, MD
Plymouth
Key
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
Patrick St. Frederick, MD
OLD Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance
P. S
S. Wans
S. Trans
Pontiac
GMC
Mt. Airy
Ridgeville
Dctrow
BUICK
Electra
The
Ideal Garage Co
E. Patrick St
Oma
Moyers
Moyer
Mercury
Edsel
Lincoln
Rambier
West South ST
Walter Snow
Damascus
Clearwater
Wisconsin Ave
Washington, D. C
Seiberling
Melvin M. Engle
Mars Opticians
Fou Wate
Second St
Bausch & Lamb
Zenith
Sears Department
MGR
Apply Personnel Dept
Sears Roebuck and Co
West Patrick St
General Electric
MODEL
Modern Lighting CO
North Market Street
Rae
Bel Air
P. G
H-M
Bel Air BP. G
Renn Pontiac
East Sixth St
Prescription
Pearre
South Market St
Esterbrook, Sheaffer & Parker
Smith - Corona Portable
Shipley
West Second Street
Foreign Car Center
Studebaker Scotchman
Triumph
M.G
Austin Healy
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