Four Children Die in Vermont House Fire
In St Albans Vermont a fire on the first floor of a two story home killed four children Keith ten Judith Ann eight Donna Lee six and Darrell James one while their uncle Osman Blazo about thirty suffered serious burns in a rescue attempt Their parents were away and the blaze likely started in the kitchen firemen extinguished the fire in under ten minutes
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St. Albans
Olson Bluto
Keith
Judith Ann
Donna Lee
Darrell James
Osman Blazo
Frey Dominates Frederick Fair poultry show
R Kenneth Frey of Smithsburg won numerous awards at the Frederick Fair last week. He took first in white Leghorn cock and pullet categories including cock, hen, cockeral and pullet, and his Leghorn cock was named best in the Mediterranean class. He also led farm flocks in New Hampshire and white Leghorns.
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R. Kenneth Frey
Smithsburg
Frederick
Frey
New Hampshires
Boy Breaks Elbow Misses School For First Time
Ronald Lee Harsh man, nine, of Hagerstown on Route One, fractured his right elbow swinging on parallel bars at school yesterday and will miss school at least one day to avoid further damage. Also treated were Max Fiery for a fractured left ankle, Alice Loretta Short with a leg cut, Thelma Obitts with a finger cut, and Edward Clopper whose middle finger tip was severed by a door. all discharged after treatment.
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Ronald Lee Harshman
Hagerstown
Ronald
Max Fiery
Alice Loretta Short
Virginia Avenue
Thelma Elizabeth Obitts
Charlton Avenue
Edward T. Clopper
Boonsboro
Strange Malady Apraxia Described In Early Medical Note
A historical description outlines apraxia as an ancient disease causing loss of object recognition and resulting in unusual acts such as chewing soap or shining shoes with a dinner plate. The note emphasizes bewildering motor and perception deficits.
Seven Year Old Leonard Stevens Discharged From Hospital
Leonard Stevens, the seven year old Smithsburg boy who was badly hurt when he ran into a car, has left Washington County Hospital. His parents say he is recovering and will need follow up treatment on October 29. He received many cards and gifts from well wishers during his stay.
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Leonard Stevens
Smithsburg
Washington County
Leonard
Conservation's Role Is Told at Hagerstown Optimist Club
Walter D. Bromley spoke at the Hotel Alexander to explain soil conservation during Maryland Land Week. He warned that erosion drainage and misuse squander soil and water resources affecting water supplies flood control and river silting. Kenneth Spence introduced him and Charles B. Carter was a guest.
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Walter D. Bromley
Hagerstown
Optimist Club
Alexander
Kenneth Spence
Bromley
Maryland
Bookmobile Announces New Route Schedule
The bookmobile issues a new schedule with routes and times. On Wednesday October 11 service runs 9:40 to 11:40 at White Oaks School and 5 to 11:08 along Old Forge Road at Wolfinger's house. Nearby stops include 11:15 to 11:25 at Van Ridenour's, and 11:30 to 11:45 from Leitersburg to Chewsville Road at Mrs Donald Barlup's home.
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White Oaks
Old Forge Road
Ff Wolfinger
van Ridenour
Leitersburg
Chewsville Road
Donald Barlup
Schedule fragments from Leesburg to Greensburg and local shops
timetable snippets show travel between Leesburg Smithsburg Wilbur Stottlemeyer entries for Greensburg Edgemont Bromley Cordori and Blue Mountain grocery with return routes to Vera Fleagle and references to Hippocrates who prescribed mustard as medicine.
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Hippocrates
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coliman Lumber Co
N. Prospect St
Seiberling
Potomac Street
E. Antietam St
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Fire Department
Daily Mail
Old Chelsea Station
New York 11
Cmmercial Small Loan & Finance Co
Summit Avenue
Hegerstown, Meryltend
Stevens
Hagerstown Trust Co
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Dietrich
Maugansville
Crouse Produce
Charles B. Carter
The
Optimists
Bookmobile
Bowman's
Greensburg School
Service
Nee —Reensburg Gorcery
Edgemont
Hear, Railroad
Blue Mountain Grocery
Cordori’s
Blue
Mountain Grocery
Vera Fleagle
Buick
Henry J. Taylor
ABC Network
Roadmaster
Rand
Thumma Motor Co
Frederick Street
Hagerstown, Md
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