Jottings From Our Reporters Notebook's Ephemera
A patchwork of local notes spans Frederick Maryland with mentions of wartime memories, sister city exchanges in Landau and Mornheim Tandany, and a parade safety warning about pea shooters and corn projectiles. It recalls civic figures like Byron and Weeden, local trade trips to Germany, funeral train orders, and a national magazine feature about Fredericksburg style discrimination in Route 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Hallowe'en
Hagerstown
al Frederik
Mornheim
Tandany
Johan ‘Thorns Schley
William Fittiahn
State Department
Fitalehn
Winslow F. Burhans
Fitzjohn
Havgerstown
Dr. Fitzjohn
Many Houses Change Owners Here Across Howard County
A lengthy list details transfers of homes and land to numerous buyers including Iren Paige, Maurice S. Gross, Sylvester D. Holmes, Richard Nalmes, William L. Fowler, Stephen White, and many others. Parcels span Belview Avenue, Cherry Circle, Orchard Homes, View Street, and Keedysville among sites like Big Pearl, Kemp Road, and Colonial Park with several two acre plus tracts and improvements noted. The City of Hagerstown area shows multiple transfers alongside properties near the Western Maryland Railway and the Pennsylvanian border in Election District 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iren Paige
M. Bohman
Lo Noviatt Peterson
Pairgreen
Maurice S. Gross
Charles Edward Leggett
Netz Road
Sylvester D. Holmes
Richard R. Nalmes
Broadway
Maugansville
William L. Fourner
Belview Ave
Stephen K. White
Ity D. Bowers
Micchel Ave
Joh B. Keener
Co Q. Cr
Cherry “Free Circle
Par ‘Amount
Orchard Homes, Inc
Howard L. Oyler
Dale KE
Marina
Wagers
James Howard Vevenbiel
Catherine Brechbiel
jEarl R. Rager
Souhwest
View St
Magerstown
Taylor Co
Frederick St
Robert A. Line
Karl M. Price
Keedysville
Ervin McLell
Mumimert
Lillian G. Tedrick
Big Peal
Mummers Parade Promises Big Payouts In Town Tonight
The Mummers parade runs through Potomac Avenue with Civil War reactivated units and Blue Ray Youth Brigade in the lineup. Prizes total 4000 dollars as part of a 7000 dollar budget, featuring the United States Marine Corps guard, local bands, floats, and civic groups from North and South High, the Alsatians, and various organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Aiidray
Fese
Tarre W. Fisher
Endman
United States Marine
Sorps Colue Guard
Para Lawn
Potomac Ave
Iagerstown
Mier Wingsley Burhans
Secont
Ihe
North
Hagerstown
Tigh Bari
Alsalia Club
George W. Baruit
James Dudley
Mealia
John Www
Soul Hagerse Town High School
Mie Freestaters
Moris Frock Post No. 42
American Legion
Community Rescue Service
South High
Alry Mist Menshuey
Alsatia Parade Route Marks 37th Annual Event
The parade forms at Oak Hill Ave and Potomac Ave tonight, proceeds down Potomac Ave to Public Square with reviewing stands, then continues to Memorial Blvd via South Potomac. Local participation and public viewing anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Ave
Potomac Ave
Public Square
Potomac $1
Memorial Blvd
Berliners Face Border Guns in Cold War Standoff
Berlin eyewitnesses report a tense 20 yard no man’s land between Soviet and American armor on Friedrichstrasse. Ten Soviet tanks faced five U.S. Pattons as East and West Berliners watched, with crowds, vendors, and police managing the uneasy border display amid rumors of a possible war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Kramer
Berlin
Friedrichstrasse
West Berlin
U.S
East Berlin
Thngn
Friedrichstrasse Serass
East Berlers
Friedrichs
Volka-Vapos
East Berliy
Opyya
Cantmunist
Tnks
Vraywn
Saxiel Army Ps
Lineermouth
West
East Govan
Lincoln
Washington
Jimmy
Killer Still At Large In Stolen Car
In Stlumusburg West Virginia a convicted murderer Cantrell 29 of Beckley eluded pursuit after fleeing in a stolen white car from a state trooper. Cantrell had worked as a janitor at the police barracks and was previously jailed for the 1956 killing of Gleans Lewis in Prosperity, according to early reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slmclinsburg
W. Va
Von
Dines Cantrell
Beckley
C. & Miver Cantrell
Yitonsville
Cantrell
Gleans Lewis
Sunday United Brethren Service at Antietam and Locusts
Special service will be held Sunday at United Brethren Church Antietam and Locust Streets. A church school rally begins at 8:30 am. Reverend Signum speaks. Song service at 2:30 pm led by Reverend J. Maltanill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Antietam
Koy Signum
Maltanil
Soviet pamphlet guides surviving nuclear fallout
A Soviet produced pamphlet from December 1940 advises civilians to shelter for seven days, wash everything including livestock, and even prepare to consume milk from cows after fallout. It notes trenches, earth-covered shelters, and middle-floor safety, while acknowledging no widespread bomb shelters exist in the USSR and mentioning Western observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Grover
Moscow
Smyone Whal
Enoug T. v
Far Front
Soviet Union
Lign
Baltic
Mmny
Ning Khrushchev
Hilding
New York
State Municipal League Elects
Cumberland mayor Edward C. William was elected president at the annual convention closing session. Baltimore figures Villar suerecs Georgio Miller and J Harald Srady tied to leadership roles. Reelected officials include Cum nerland mayor Fe iwin Reech and others from Frederick, Cambridge, Rockville, and Port Deposit. Council at large picks include Frostburg mayor Joseph Jarkes and Chevy Chase leader Laureate N. Woodworll among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maston
Joseph Grigcom
Antapolis
Two Students Expelled Over University Letter Prank
COLLEGE PARK, Md. AP report says two University of Maryland students faced withdrawal after a provacative prank involving a letter sent to Radio Havana. College officials called the act a stupid prank while withholding student names and details of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Raglio Wavanit
Wwe
University of Ma Jand
Stasi Arven
An of
Radio Havana
Uty
Cuba
Revival Meetings At Miller's Sabernacle Ny Ment
A series of revival meetings will begin at Miller's Sabernacle Ny Ment Valla Street this day. The event is led by Tehologic practitioners including Fred M. Sayres and Theol. leaders, inviting attendees to seek healing and spiritual guidance amid afflictions and sorrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Mretey
Cantor
Jesy Cheri
Antenne
Ifred
M. Sayres
Luncader Theolagival Seuimiey
Miller's Sabernacle
Ment Valla
Revival at New Theatre Draws Denizens of Mercesburg Da
Evangelist New Theattore hosts special singing nights at the New Theatre in Mercesburg Delaware County. The revival program invites residents to attend evening services highlighting gospel songs and prayerful reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist
New Theattore
Mercersburg, da
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Byron and Son. Inc
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East Sade
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Prestone
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Baker's Jewelry Store
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George W. Fisher
Associated Press
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Yank Alley
U. B
Russia
Ale Randefor
State Municipal League
Florida
Cape’ Canaveral
Moss
NS. “Agency, Inc
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Hagerstown Liana Club
Hagerstown Lions Club Welfare
Antietam Equipment Corp
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Plummer
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E. D. Plummer Sons
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