First Speaker in U S Congress and English origins of speak er title
The term speak er appeared in England late in the 14th century. Sir Thomas Hungerford, in 1377, became the first to hold the title of Speaker of the House of Commons, chosen to speak for the Commons. Frederick A Muhlenberg of Pennsylvania was the first Speaker in the U S House, serving April 1, 1789 to March 3, 1791.
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U.S
England
Thomas Hungerford
House of Commons
Commons
U. S
House of Representatives
Frederick A. Muhlenberg
Winchesterettes Aid Polio Drive
H Armstead Lowry, campaign chairman, asks Winchester and Frederick County citizens to donate to the polio drive. The card simplifies contributions by mail and urges each family to give at least one dollar for Salk vaccine distribution and care of victims.
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H. Armstead Lowry
Winchester
Frederick County
Winchesterettes
Carol Blackburn
Margie Richards
Ann Bromley
Jane Cole
Gene Kight
Armstead Lowry
Gus Cahill
Ruby Baker
Jean Boyce
Ann Simpson
Judy Blye
Carolyn Robinson
Sherry Mc Cain
Fines Totals From 52 T J Court Cases In Frederick County
Fifty two cases heard in Frederick County Trial Justice Court over ten days produced fines totaling 4424.95 dollars. Tracking violations dominated the docket with 33 cases, trucker fines topped 3725.25 dollars, and other cases mostly involved area residents with misdemeanors.
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Frederick County
Food from the sea supplies one percent of human intake
The article notes that only about one per cent of all food consumed by people comes from the sea. It adds that roughly 95 per cent of commercial fishing occurs in the Northern Hemisphere, with the oceans south of the equator remaining largely untouched.
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Hemisphere
Equator
Fourposter Well Attended Rotary Charity Event
The Rotary Club staged The Four Poster at Handley School drawing 680 attendees. Net proceeds will go to the Rotary Charity Fund. Jean Carlton played Agnes and praised the local four poster as the finest on the tour amid enthusiastic reception.
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Rotary Club
Handley School
Rotary
Jean Carlton
Agnes
Byrum Family Visit and Local Society Notes
North Frederick visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Byrum and Stanley Jr. of Reading. The Ladies Aid Society met at I. M. Whitacre’s home. Visitors from Mercersburg include Alverna Moreland and James Moreland. The Catron and Whitacre families hosted relatives from Greenville Gainesboro and others over the holidays and New Year’s Day.
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North Frederick
Stanley Byrum
Stanley, Jr
Reading
J. R. Collis
Ladies Aid Society of
Howard's Chapel
I. M. Whitacre
Greenwood Church Services Scheduled and Local Visits Noted
Greenwood chapel will hold worship at 10 a m with Sunday School at 11. Recent callers include Jack Gordon and Lynwood Dove of Winchester at the home of Mr and Mrs John Dove. Carlisle and Brown hosted dinner guests Gilbert Brown and others. Leonard Brown Teresa Ann Brown and Daisy Brown were among visitors from Winchester and Cumberland Md.
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Mablevy. Brown
Greenwood
Greenwood Chapel
John Dove
Jack Gordon
Lynwood Dove
Winchester
Ralph Garland
Local Social Notes Mention Winchester Visitors and Hospital Update
Shirley and Mary Jane of Winchester visit Miss Bobbi Geraci of Gore and Mrs. John Dove with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Carlisle. Mrs. Louise Stotler improves at Memorial Hospital. John Knight family visit Carroll Rowe in Hagerstown during holidays. Brown sisters spend evening with Miss Goldie Brown in Winchester.
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Shirley
Mary Jane
Winchester
Bobbi Geraci
Gore
John Dove
J. W. Carlisle
Louise Stotler
Memorial Hospital
John Knight
Pat
Mary
Carol
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W. Piccadilly St
H.C. Sheetz & Son
Automobile
Local Claim Office
Hansbrough & Carter
N. Loudoun St
Henry T. Goode & Son
Rouss Ave
Oren
Earl L. Mason
General Insurance
Loudoun St
Gray
Dover
Arrow Dover
ARROW
T.J
James W. Judy
Middletown
Oliver Lee Kern
Rt. 2
Richard Walker
W. Clifford St
Robert E L. Anderson
Rt. 3
David Wilson Dillard
Siler Rt
Melford Holliday
Dodge Ave
Harold Emery McCoy
N. Kent St
Henry Randolph Payne
Boyce
Carl Ray Heckert
Southwerk St
John Franklin McDaniel
Stephens City
Thomas Hugh Huff
Laura Virginia Pierce
Hugh Stuart Crisman
Roscoe Allen Barker
Newfield
N. J
Roosevelt Benjamin Boyd
Lawrence Louis LaFollette
Wadesville
Leonard Elwood Wymer
E. Cork St
Roy Baker
Rt. 1
Clearbrook
Johnny David Christian
Ty Stephens City
Ruth Ann and
Elwood, Jr
Ruth
Harvey
Parker Maury
Alverna Moreland
Martin Seitz
Myrle Dailey
Nelson Beard
Virginia Patterson
Homer Collis
Demory
George
Susan
D. W. Dolan
Tommy
Maria
Holmes Whitacre
Ruble Haines
Irma Lee
Steven
W. D. Lamp
Howard Lamp
Vera Larrick
Philip Larrick
Clinton Carpenter
Ord Moreland
Bob Soules
Charles
Charlene
Harold
Malcolm
Hilda Elliott
Russell Burton
Edward Monk
Raymond Luttrell
Martinsburg
The
Maurys
the Crystal Caverns
Johnny, Joe & Dolly
Johnny Triplett
John Deere
Orchard Lupton Invice
Hida
Millwood Ave
Mrs
Jack Jenkins
Woolrich Wool
Woolrich All-Wool
B. F. Goodrich
Dak
Lot
Young Men's Sport Shop
South
Presbyterian Church
V.F.W
Vincent’s Barn
Glen Combs & His Boys
J. W. Arthur
OLD Star Building
E. Boscawen St
Winchester, Va
Shamrock
Rt. 7
Berryville
Apple Jacks
PU Aes
Max Brand
Audie Murphy
Mari Blanchard
Lyle Bettger
Lori Nelson
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Superscope
Technicolor
Denise Darcel
Cesar Romero
Scence Macready
Ernest Borgnine
Sarita Montiel
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