Boyle Column: Snoring Curse Strikes Boyle Family Again
HAL BOYLE recounts a sleepless night as his wife Frances endures loud snoring. He recalls a family "curse" of snoring passed from his father, with failed cures like marbles, Civil War needlepoint, and earmuffs. He jokes about a inevitable fate and suggests self-defense snoring remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Rover
Frances
Boyle
Man
Watman
Strandfather Boyle
Ireland
Cigar Promoted At Hartford Centerpiece Celebration
Governor John Davis Lodge presided at the Capitol in Hartford as 30 bands and 60 queens highlighted a drive to revive waning U S cigar sales. Connecticut reports a 55 million dollar annual tobacco industry amid shifts in wrapper and filler sources and changing smoking habits.
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Queens
John Davis Lodge
Capitol
Hartford
Conn
United States
Connecticut
Rudyard Kipsing
Big Business Finds Public Support In Michigan Survey
A University of Michigan survey of over 12 000 respondents shows more than 90 percent view large corporations positively citing jobs faster production and new product development. Critics point to weak management labor relations and high profits as drawbacks. The report aims to bolster confidence in big business amid political attacks. Market prices for wheat corn and barley are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Survey Research Center
Washington
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
Fifty years ago in The News items report gutter repairs at Market and Eighth streets to stop cellar backups, a repaired cinder walk near East Patrick street, a theft at Monitor printing office and bank, bass caught by Dr Madison Nelson and Albert Ritchies, a chaperoned electric road outing to Myersville with a country supper in Middletown, and near completion of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad improvements at Monrovia awaiting track laying once materials arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market
Eighth Streets
East Patrick Street
Corporation Limits
Monitor
Myersville
Bank of Krook, Gaver and Co
Madison Nelson
Albert Ritchies
Potomac
Mary Janet
Daniel Smith
Middletown
Baltimore and Ohio
Monrovia
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Police will begin to tag cars not off streets by 2 a.m. The street sweeper is hampered. A crowd estimated at 15 000 attended the Frederick Fair yesterday and another big throng today in fair weather. Lloyd M. Kepler, 77, knocked down by a auto while crossing Main Street in Middletown, escaped serious injury. Dr Samuel M Cavert of New York spoke on The Meaning of Freedom at the 38th opening of Hoot College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Main Street
Middletown
Lloyd M. Kepler
Samuel M. Cavert
New York City
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Hoot College
Passed Car On Curves Fined 20 In Peoples Court
Keedysville motorist memory refreshed by Sgt Stallings in Peoples Court. Gerald W Thomas of Keedysville fined $20 after admission and memory check. Other citations include improper passing and license issues for multiple individuals. arrests by Sgt Stallings, Trooper Tucker, and others.
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Keedysville
South Mountain
Richard Stallings
Peoples Court
UH. Besse Shoemaker, Jr
Stallings
Gerald W. Thomas
Thomas
Route 40
John M. Williams
Baltimore
Kenneth S. Houck
Woodsboro
Lout
Peters
Charles B. Bell
Claude Elsworth Etzler
Hamilton Avenue
Beachley Picnic Held at Martinsburg Home
The Beachley picnic took place on September 2 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philp Knages in Martinsburg Virginia. Mrs. Knaggs is the daughter of Mrs. Marshal Ahalt near Middletown. The dinner was in the yard and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee Cobientz of Middletown were honored.
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Beachley
Philp Knages
Martinsburgh
Knaggs
Marshal Ahalt
Middletown
Walter Lee Cobientz
Comparing British and American elections in structure and terms
James Marlow explains British general elections limit to three weeks while American campaigns run months. He contrasts Commons dominance over Lords, Prime Minister selection, and cabinet formation with U S presidential and congressional election cycles and fixed terms. The piece analyzes representation and confidence questions when governing parties narrow their majorities.
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James Marlow
Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Britain
House of Commons
House of Lores
Members of Commons
House of Lords
Commons
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
House
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for several property sales. Ernest W Ausherman sold to Mary Elizabeth McCaffrey Charlotte Elizabeth McCaffrey and Patricia Ann McCaffrey a parcel on Shookstown Road near Frederick for about 17500. Laura Brandenburg sold to John H Cob lentz a site at Locust and Walnut streets for about 8500. George J Brice Jr sold to J Herman Fogle a parcel on Water Street in Thurmont for about 5500. Milo D Woods sold to Grayson L Blank a 17.75 acre tract and improvements in Tuscarora district for about 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Ausherman
Mary Elizabeth McCaffrey
Charlotte Elizabeth McCaffrey
Patricia Ann McCaffrey
Shookstown Road
Frederick
Laura
Brandenburg
John H. Coblentz
Locust and
Walnut Streets
George J. Brice, Jr
J. Herman Fogle
Water Street
Thurmont
Milo D. Woods
Grayson L. Blank
Tuscarora
Grand Jury Action on Marihuana Charge Faces Two Men
Two Baltimore area men Nassrie and Brant faced grand jury action on a charge of possessing more than 12 pounds of marihuana. Both men held on 10000 dollars bail. Nassrie pleaded innocent while Brant pleaded guilty at a Northwestern Police Court preliminary hearing. Brant testified he knew of the operation and helped police by pointing to further supply, while Nassrie’s uncle admitted lifelong marihuana use. Arrests followed a Friday roundup of four men. two others were questioned and released.
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Baltimore
John L. Nassiie
Robert B. Brant
Cumberland
Northwestern
Nassrie
Brant
Camberland
Washington Outlook on 1948 Party Nomination Races
A Washington dispatch analyzes GOP contenders Eisenhower Taft and the potential for a dark horse, noting party organizations and independent voters shape early strength. It also weighs Truman’s unclear stance, possible drafts, and the writer's cautious, experience-backed forecast.
Bust barred at San Francisco peace talks
Rep. Stefan of Nebraska said the State Department prohibited displaying a large bronze bust of General Douglas MacArthur at the Japanese peace conference in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stefan
R-Neb
State Department
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
San Francisco
Prisoner Escapes From State Mental Hospital
Crownsville reports another inmate escaped last night from the ward for insane criminals at the State Mental Hospital. The item notes the escape occurred as authorities search the facility. Also mentions early ice skating popularity dating to the 11th Century.
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Crownsville
Damages Sought From Halltown Blast Cases
Sixteen lawsuits seeking 806000 dollars in damages were filed in Federal Court over the Halltown dynamite truck explosion of February 1. Defendants include Edward M. Rude Motor Carrier Corp and E I du Pont, with several drivers named in some actions. Jury panels are set for October 1 as motions for dismissal loom.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Halltown
William E. Baker
Edward M. Rude Motor Carrier Corporation
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Frederick Scharppert
Edward S. Schade
Jefferson County
Charlotte Gates
Howard S. Koonce
David Taylor
Ernest Lewis
Eighteen Maryland Women To Be Honored At Tea
Eighteen Maryland women including two from Frederick county will be honored at a Maryland Woman's Council tea opening the fall program at the Hood College Hood Convocation awardees. From Frederick county are Florence Garner and Mrs Calvin Schildknecht, plus two from Hagerstown.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Hood
Hood College
Maryland Woman's Council
Norwood B. Falconer
Baltimore
Florence Garner
Calvin E. Schildknecht
Hagerstown
William Hamilton
Roy C. E. Weagley
Saturdau
Olive W. Dennis
Matthew Gault
Simon £. Sobeloff
Gideon N. Stieff
Bessie C. Stern
Cordova
Earl J. Hutchison
College Park
Venia Kellar
Cambridge
Lida Oren Meredith
Chevy Chase
Jesse W. Nicholson
Glencoe
Leroy M. Polvogt
Beltsville
Mary Shorb
Oakland
E. Z. Tower
Annapolis
Henry M. Robert
George A. Moss
Engagement of K Rebecca Strine to S Sgt Joe Armmold
Walkersville announces the engagement of K Rebecca Strine daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oren W Strine to S Sgt Joe E Armmold Camp Detrick son of Mr. and Mrs J W Arnold Lakeview Texas no wedding date set
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Oren W. Strine
Walkersville
K. Rebecca
Joe E. Armmold
Camp Detrick
J. W. Arnold
Lakeview
Tex
English Lesson Words Often Misused Guidelines
Lesson outlines proper usage not to say within of a week and explains mispronunciations for Jubilee. It highlights common misspellings and provides vocabulary tips with a daily word theme.
Questions And Answers On Soviet Legislature And Flax Field Fire
The Supreme Soviet has two chambers the Soviet of the Union and the Soviet of Nationalities. Prior to World War II most flax came from South America and India. now North America leads in flaxseed production focusing on oil exports. FIELD FIRE Independents responded at 12 40 PM to a Lime Kiln area fire alarm.
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Soviet Union
Supreme Soviet
The
Soviet of the Union
Soviet of Nationalities
North America
South America
India
Frederick Community Concert opens 16th membership drive
The 16th annual week long membership drive for Frederick's Community Concert Association opened with a dinner for about 90 campaign workers at the Frederick Hotel. Ward French of New York traced the genesis of community concerts and described the system that eliminates guarantors and secures advance funding. He noted more than 2,000 cities now use the plan. The drive aims for a sellout to fund three recitals this season. Mrs. Robert E. Clapp Sr. chairs, with a kickoff at East Patrick Street headquarters and volunteers from local clubs assisting. Memberships capped at 1,000, with tickets to all planned concerts. The association will present the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has reciprocal access with several nearby cities.
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Frederick
Community Concert Association
Ward French
New York
French
The
New Yorker
Robert E. Clapp
Association
Clapp
Better Homes
East Patrick Street
George B. Douglas
Monds, Musicales
Zontal Club
Thurmont
Brunswick
Walkersville
Middletown
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Frederick Association
Westminster
Charles Town
W. Va
Winchester
Waynesboro
Michael J Croghan
Illnesses and hospital notices from Frederick area
Among the sick LeRoy Hildebrand of Woodsboro entered Maryland General Hospital Baltimore Thursday for an operation. Miss Ann Hildebrand 12 year old daughter of Ir and Mrs Roger Hildebrand of Woodsboro entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday for observation and treatment. Mrs Welty Rice Mountaindale who has been a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital for the past few weeks underwent surgery Monday morning. Her condition is reported as fair. Mrs Kathleen E Barger 235 East Second Street is convalescing at her home after undergoing surgery and treatment at Walter Reed Hospital Washington. Mrs Virginia Lorenz near Frederick who is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital is reported much improved and expected to return home soon. Michael Eugene Ponton 3 son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Ponton of East Third Street underwent an operation for hernia yesterday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He is reported doing satisfactorily.
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LeRoy Hildebrand
Woodsboro
Maryland General Hospital
Baltimore
Ann Hildebrand
Roger Hildebrand
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Welty Rice
Mountaindale
Kathleen E. Barger
East Second Street
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Virginia Lorenz
Frederick
Michael Eugene Ponton
Henry Fe, Ponton
East Third Street
Hood College Student to Represent Hood on TV Program
Miss Dorothy Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell L Snyder a Hood College senior will represent Hood on the inaugural educational TV program tonight over Station WAAM Channel 13 Baltimore The 26 week series airs Tuesday evenings 715 to 730 with a prominent professional each week interviewed by six students from Maryland colleges The first guest is Dr Thomas G Pullen State Superintendent of Schools followed by alerts to Frederick county teachers and Snyder who is president of the Hood Chapter Future Teachers of America carries a background in YWCA Day Students Club and Frederick High School attendance
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Dorothy Snyder
Russell L. Snyder
North Market Street
Hood College
Hood
WAAM
Channel 13
Baltimore
Maryland
Thomas G. Pullen
Frederick County
Miss Snyder
The
Future Teachers of America
Day Students’ Club
YWCA
Frederick High School
Personal Notes From Frederick Area Social Departures In Washington Visit
Mrs J Homer Remsberg of Middletown represents the National Home Demonstration Council in Washington this week attending the Rural Reading Conference. Charles William Bagent of 14 Hamilton Avenue left Friday for Johns Hopkins University Baltimore to enroll as a student. Mr and Mrs Samuel M Gordon and Mr and Mrs Arthur J Forney return from a two week motor trip to North Bay and Parry Sound Ontario. Mr and Mrs Marion Talley of 24 West Patrick Street celebrate their twenty ninth wedding anniversary today. James G Creeger of Smurmony promoted to field training instructor in Metropolitan Life Insurance educational division, took up duties Sept 17. Native of Thurmont, Creeger joined Frederick agency in 1941, served in U S Navy on a destroyer in 1944, rejoined 1945, promoted to assistant manager in 1946 and transferred to Chambersburg in 1947. County Commissioners today hear appeals on Catoctin district valuations with a light turnout.
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J. Homer Remsberg
Middletown
National Home Demonstration Council
Washington
Charles William Bagent
Hamilton Avenue
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Samuel M. Gordo
Arthur J. Forney
North Bay
Parry Sound
Ontario
Canada
Marion Talley
West Patrick Street
James G. Creeger
Smurmony
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Frederick
Chambersburg
Thurmont
My Creeger
Metropolitan
U. S. Navy
Yea
Chambersbur
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