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Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22

A special section, dedicated to
Norwegian emigrants, will be OPP
ened next summer at the Nor
wegian National Museum at Byg-
doy, near Oslo. Largely devoted to
the early 10th Century Norwegian
settlements in the United States,
the Emigran Museum will be run
by curator Halvord Landsverk.
The idea of establishing a spe-
cial Emigrant L,Gseum is said to
have originated with o. B. Grim
ley, an authority on the history
of Norwegians in the Uni t d
States. For many years, first in
the U. S. and later in Norway. he
has pushed his plan, and collected
books, pictures and household
goods from Observation-Disclosures
homes. In his jealous labors, Mr..
Grimley has been warmly sup
ported by observation-disclosures
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22
Museum To Show Life Of Norwegian Settlers In US.

In conjunction with the interior
exhibits, there will be an open
air museum. This will include a
variety of replicas and original
items-a crude log cabin built by
S0ren Bache in Muskego, wis
consin, about 1910; a true-to-size
model of the roughly hewn prai-
rie wagon-with wheels of solid
wood-made in the 1S50s, and
now on display in the museum of
Luther College, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Also to be shown at the National
museum is a plow, identical to
the kind used by the early settlers,
and a model of the 39-ton sloop
"Restaurationen," which in 1925
carried Cleng Peerson and So 9TH
er Norwegians to New York,
marking the first organized emf
grafton from Norway toethe Unit
ed States.
In many instances" Director
Kjellberg observed. lit is no longer
possible to acquire the original,
but by means of true-type models
we can reconstruct every item"
I'VE know for example" he went
on, exactly what an emigrant
family of the last century brought
along, including things like a saw,
an ak, and a plow Some of the
emigrants even took with them a
mill stone"
Us. Items To Be Predominant
Most of the things that will
be shown at the Emigrant Muse
UNI will naturally come from the
United States, the focal point of
Norwegian migration in modern
times. However, we shall also in
clude things used by Norwegians
who chose to settle elsewhere in
the world" concluded Director
kjellberg.
The Norwegian National Muse
UNI at Bygdoy has the largest col
lection in Norway of ancient build
ings, all fully furnished with in
teriors of the appropriate period.
II includes a stave church dating
from the early part of medieval
times, a number of single farm
houses from various parts of the
country, and a group of town
houses which in time will comprise
an entire small town.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22

ct" an association of Norwegians
at home and abroad.
According to Museum Director
Reidar Kjellberg, the Emigrant
Museum will have two sections,
one interior and the other exteri-
or.
Enligrant Home Interiors
The .irst will consist of all
sorts of utensils, furniture, includ-
ing hand decorated chests, fam
lily photographs, graphs showing
the trend of emigration through
the past 125 years, largely based
on statistics gathered by t h e
Norwegian American Line. These
and a selected group of letters
from America, will tell the story
of the Norwegian emigrants' eco
nomic and social conditions in the
new country, their daily life and
their contributions to America.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22

attested by the fact that the
treaty-and more important, the
spirit behind the treaty-has eX-
listed for 1877 years. This document
carries the same clear message to-
day as when the ink was fresh
upon the parchment.
I'm 1882, one of our great Revo-
lutionary leaders, John Adams,
who later became second President
of the United States, wrote to our
representative about this treaty,
in way which may help to give
meaning to my remarks today.
John Adams said, The King of
Sweden has C h IS en- to become
the first power to offer to make a
treaty with the United States :.
Tell the Swedish Ambassador pri-
vately that we shall see to it that
we remember that it was his Sow
ereign who was the first to do us
this honor Today l have the OPP
portunity to record publicly that
the United States has not forgot
ten"
"Similarity in Our Ideals
and Aspirations"
After having mentioned the Del
aware Colony founded by Swedes
in the middle of the 18th century
and the great movement of people
from Sweden to the U. S. which
began about one hundred years
ago, the Ambassador continued:
"This spirit of progress, this de-
votion to peaceful development,
which has been so closely shared
by Swedes and Americans, has
grown through the generations.
Now, visitors from all over the
globe come to study and observe,
and to write and comment about
your social legislation, your public
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22
The Spirit Of Thanksgiving

AS look back upon the very beginning of this country
and recall the hardshps of the early pilgrims and settlers
sharing their meager worldly possessions equtaby,
reminded of the similar plight of the first Christians
America conceived in spirit of sharing brotherhood,
and revolt against the preudces and shortcomings of
old order behalf of Europes oppressed peoples who
were welcome and came by the millions to our shores
Today another powerful nation is bent beratng the
oppressed peoples of age in the disguise of virtually
the brotherly spirit which went into the making of
America Such is the grim irony of history. We hope
America will generate her traditional spirit in this struggle
it did during the early struggles of its uncertain in
fancy That is the spirit also pay homage to when
celebrate Thanksgiving
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22

Sweden was the first country in
the world to offer, in 1882, a treaty
of friendship and commerce to the
young republic of the United
States, the new American Ambas-
sador to Sweden, w. Walton But
terworth, pointed out in his first
public address in Stockholm at
luncheon on October 10 given by
the Swedish section of the Swedish
Chamber of Commerce in U. S. A.
This offer he added, was not only
a practical proposal: it gave sub
stance to Sweden's acknowledge
ment of Americas new-won indie
pendence.
king Gustaf the Third pro-
posed this treaty, through his Am
bassadOr i'm Paris, Count Creutz,"
Mr.. ButterwOrth continued, land
this same Swedish king had, even
earlier - in october, 1776 - eX-
pressed his friendship for our peo-
pie when he said, in writing about
our Declaration of independence:
Il cannot help but admire their
courage and applaud their audac-
ity If l were not what 1 am, 1
should go to America to follow at
close view all the vicissitudes of
this new Republic"
Although King Gustaf could not
go to America, many Swedes
joined in the American struggle
for liberty, the speaker recalled.
when the treaty between Swe-
den and the United States was
signed. it consecrated the firm, in
violable, and universal peace and
the true and sincere friendship be-
tween the U. S. and Sweden'-it
expressed the determination that
this should be perpetual and per-
manent.' The permanency is now
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-11-22
Morse DossIed Drivers

The Association of Norwegian
Dogsled Drivers has held an ex-
hibit in Oslo. featuring dogs and
equipment used in ambulance and
rescue work. Most of the d raf t
dogs used in Norway are schaef-
'ers. ffsk sis2sg4s IS
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

in her 1O2nd year. Seriously ill
only few days, she had celebrated
her 1Olst birthday in good health on
January 10.
She was born on January 10, 1849
in Lyeoming County, Pennsylvania.
Moving to Williamsport five years
ago to reside with her son, Herbert
Hesler, she had spent most of her
life in Cherry Run, w. Va.
Besides her son Herbert, she is
survived by: two other children,
Mrs. Clara Hasenbuhler, Chicago,
and Benjamin Hessler, Toledo, Ohio;
brother, Samuel Elder, Williams
port, Pa, who is now SO years of
age; Is grandchildren, q great
grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

Howard w. Reedy, former en-
ploye of the Western Maryland Rail-
road here, died on March Is at the
home of his sister, Mrs Nellie Mey-
ers, Baltimore, following a long ill
ness of heart disease, aged SIS years
Surviving are: his wife; one
daughter, Viola; a son, Clifton; two
grandchildren and a brother, Angus,
all of Hagerstown; two sisters, Mrs.
Stella Wolf, of Penn Run, Pa, and
Mrs. Meyers, and number of nieces
and nephews.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

Church, Va, and C. Harlan, Balti-
more; eleven grandchildren; eleven
REORGANIZATION and brother,
Victor Suman, Hagerstown.
Jonathan Elisha Martz died on
March Is at his home near Boons-
boro, after an illness of six months,
aged 81 years.
He was the son of the late Cor
nelius and Jane (Smith) Martz, and
was born near Boonsboro. He was
a member of the Evangelical United
Brethren Church, Boonsboro.
Surviving are; son, John; step
sister, Mrs. Edgar lines of Hagers-
town, seven grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

a member of the First Church of
God, Hagerstown, and served as
elder of the church for a number of
years. He operated the school bus
from Boonsboro to Sharpsburg and
was member of the fire company
of District IL.
He is survived by: his wife, Mrs
Jessie Cook Hammond; two sis
tiers, Mrs. Clyde Shank, Hagerstown,
and Mrs. Reno Harp, Smithsburg;
four brothers, Frank, Smithsburg;
Walter and Fred, Westminster; and
Robert, Texas; and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Cora Alice Spessard, widow
of Charles c. Spessard, died at her
home, 40 Wayside Avenue, on March
Is, following brief illness, aged SO
years.
She was born in Boonsboro, the
daughter of the late Samuel and Ru-
Ann (Dagenhart) Suman, and was
member of st. Paul's cub. Church
and of the Cheerful Workers Sun
day School class.
The following survive: nine chill
dren, Misses Mary j. and Esther l.,
at home; Miss Leah NJ, Mrs. George
H. Lefevre, Mrs. Mae Hager, Mrs.
Myrtle Ringer and " Roy, Hagers-
town; Mrs. H. r. Stouffer, Falls
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23
NOTICE
To Painting Contractors

The City Purchasing Agent will receive bids for the Board
of Park Commissioners for painting the following at the Mu
ncpal Swimming Pools all exterior woodwork of Bath House
and Concession Stand; all BoardwaI and Steps surrounding
Swimming Pool and Bath House, Spectator Bleachers ALL
MATERIAL TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR
Specifications may be obtained from the Office of the City
Purchasing Agent w. Memorial Blvd The Board of Park
Commissioners the right reject any all bids.
Bids be submitted by March Is, 1850
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS


Estate of Charles F. MCPHERSON, De-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given, That the
subscriber has obtained from the
Orphans Court of Washington
County, Letters Testamentary on
the estate of
CHARLES F. MCPHERSON
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit same with the vouchers there
of, legally authenticated, to the
subscriber on or before the 7th
day of October next; they may
otherwise by law, be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are request
ed to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 7th day
of March AID, 1850.
MARY E. HOFFMAN,
3-9-3t Executrix
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

John l.. Hammond, of Fairplay, a
we'll known school bus driver, died
at the Washington County Hospital
on March Is, of a cerebral hemorrh-
age, aged SO years.
He was the son of the late Charles
and May (Suman) Hammond and
was born near Hagerstown. He was
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

Laura G. (Koontz) Musante, 709
Maryland Avenue, died on March
10, aged 70 years.
A member of St. PauPs Evangell-
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

Martha e. Arnold, 113 Hollywood
Road, wife of Edward Arnold, died
at the Washington County Hospital
on March Is, aged IA.
She was member of the Lutheran
Church at Williamsport and Queen
Esther Chapter, No. 3, Order of
Eastern Star.
Besides her husband, the following
survive: a daughter, Mrs. Edward
Chamberlin, and a son, Samuel, both
of Washington, D. c.; three sisters,
Mrs. James Stouffer and Mrs. BERTHE
Smouse, both of Hagerstown; and
Mrs. Amy Fretwell, Rollsburg, w.
Va, and a brother, Oliver Shaffer,
also of Rollsburg.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

cal United Brethren Church, she was
born and raised in Shiloh, the
daughter of the late David and Mar
garet (Bowers) Koontz.
Surviving are: daughter, Mrs.
M. Constance Basore, Hagerstown;
a son, Samuel P. Davalos, Santa Fe,
N. M; three step brothers, c. r..
Troxell and P. G. Troxell, Hagers-
town; and S. E. Troxell, New Hav-
en-, Conn; and seven grandchildren.
Luther SwOpe SpangIer, SIR, we'll
known local real estate broker, died
suddenly on March ID at his home,
1106 Oak Hill Avenue, after an ill
ness of few days, aged IS years.
Born and reared near Bittlestown,
Pa, he was a son of the late Jonas
c. and Ellen " Swope Spangler.
He had lived here for the past 80
years, the latter Is of which he had
been engaged in the real estate bust
ness. He was well-known col
lector of clocks and an authority of
national prominence on all time
pieces. He was member of the. Ma
tional Association of Watch and
Clock Collectors and president of
the Foundation of Timepieces.
/ Mr.. Spangler was also an active
member of the Washington County
Historical Society and had served
as treasurer of the advisory board
of the Salvation Army for the past
18 years. He was a member of Trim
ity Lutheran Church, and had served
as deacon in that church since
1892.
Surviving, besides his wife, Mrs.
Mary Hess Spangler, are: a daugh-
ter, Mrs. Helen B. Hall, Hagerstown;
two sons, l.. Swope, Jr., Washing
ton, D. c., and John Hess, Hagers-
town; one grandchild; a sister, Mrs.
Josephine Diaz, Hagerstown, and
two brothers, Ernest K. and Harry,
both of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
James I. Wolfe, of Halfway, who
was injured in an auto accident Feb
ruary 8, died at the Washington
County Hospital on March II, aged
rs years.
Mr.. Wolfe was widely known
over the county and resided for
years at 1907 Virginia Avenue. Be
sides farming and livestock deal
ing he was actively engaged in the
real estate business, having been
associated for some years with the
John l.. Swain Agency.
He. was a prominent Republican
leader and long active in party af-
fairs. He served as a member of
the Board of Directors of the Ha-
gerstown Fair Association for sew
eral years and also as secretary of
the annual race meet. He later was
employed by the State Racing Com
mission for several years.
Surviving are two daughters.
John William ("Uncle Jack") Guy
died at the Williamsport Sanitarium
on March Is, aged 81 years.
Born and reared near Newcastle,
England, son of the late John Will
liam and Hannah Smith Guy, he
was the last surviving member of
his family. Coming to this country
at the age of nineteen, he lived in
the Pittsburgh area for about fifty
years, being affiliated with Jones
and Laughlin steel mills. He moved
to Williamsport about fifteen years
ago.
He was member of the Episco-
pal church, had belonged to the
Brotherhood of Elks and had served
as commander of the Woodlawn
Knights of Templar.
An uncle of the late Albert T.
Leaf, of Williamsport, he is sur
vived by number of nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Mary Jane HesSler, the old
est resident of Washington Coun-
fv died On MorcL, 1P l., uT,11:a....-4
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23
NOTICE
To Painting Contractors

The City Purchasing Agent will receive bids for the Board
of Park Commissioners for painting the following the City
Par all porch floors and steps of the Mansion House, all
terror woodwork and exterior work of the Band She'll
ALL MATERIAL TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CON-
TRACTORS.
Specifications may be obtained from the office of the City
Purchasing Agent w. Memorial Blvd The Board of Park
Commissioners the right reject any all bids
Bids be submitted by March Is, 1850.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1950-03-23

Oscar A. Breakall, of Hancock,
died on March 16 at the Morgan
County Memorial Hospital, Berkeley
Springs, after a short illness, aged
AZ.
He was the son of Samuel r. and
Mary Jane (Remsburg) Breakall,
and was born at Hancock, where he
operated a mill and store with his
father for number of years.
Besides his wife, Jessie (Stotler)
Breakall, and his mother, surviving
are: six children, Oscar w., Phyllis,
Gary, Barbara Ann, Charles Ram
sey and Paul, all at home; bro
ther, Leo, Hagerstown; and sister,
Mrs. Reba Courtney, Hancock.
The Valley settler., 1950-02-03
COMNUNI "

ConC. from pp. Anchorage will have to pay approx
 1mately one half the cost of these services for Palmer. Nasi1la is
 now raising money to help meet the Health Councils needs. People all over the Territory are helping to meet the cost of care for the Val ley crippled children.
 Some day Palmer vi Il be able more nearly to pay it's share for these social welfare, health, and recrea- tional serv ices Whi ch ere making thd Valley an even better place in which to live, and your ohest Board will keep the work of your agencies be- fore you so that you wi Il know how your money is being spent, and per- haps be interested in increasing your contribution to the Chest next drive. latch the papers for news of your Health Council, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Library, Crippled Chii7 Gren' association, and the Disas- ter Fund.
 This is your" Chest and any ques- tj ons or suggestions you night have will be gratefully cons idered Again ] To want to thank those who gave both time and money to this year. s cam- peign- and are looking forward to ou1' nezt c campaign. Palmer Community c .Bd !
The Valley settler., 1950-02-03
10 " f MA X [ X {

7O' " WA N | D IHoMEMAZERS' COUNCIL Monday Feb.
 in the Extension Service.
 BUTTE CLUB will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Frey on February 9. Fl2:3o CLUB will meet at the hone of Mrss Opal Dye on February 9th. |CHUGIAK CLUB II meet at the home Iof Ars. L. betrow on Feb. 9th. |CHEECHAKo GLUE will meet at the home of Ruth zomowski on Feb. 18th. EVENING CRAFT CLUB will meet at the home of Mrs. Rootman at p.n. on February lAth.
 |SoURDoUGH CLUE will meet at the home Iof Mrs. Rose Nelson on February lAth, .RIVERBEND CLUB will meet at the home of Mrs. Arvid Johnson on Feb. 18th.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-10-27

MOTORISTS look for More than just
gasoline when they stop at modern
service station. That's why ESQ Deal
ers aim to give you More in quality
products, in car services, in driving
conveniences. So make it a habit to
stop at the ESQ Sign and enjoy the
benefits of "one-stop" service.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-10-27
MILE LANE
By Mrs. Addle E. Collision

Mrs. Roy Lloyd and Mrs. Arley
Bradley were Milford visitors last
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sparks and
daughter, Betty, of Pennsgrove,
N. j., spent Thursday AFTERNOON
with Mrs. Sparks cousin, Mrs.
Walter B. Messick and family.
Mrs. Herman Cade and daughter,
of Denton, were visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Cade and family on Sat-
urday.
Mr.. Amos Cade and son, Edwin,
were Wilmington visitors on Sat
urday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Hates, Sr.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence Hates,
Jr., and children of FELTON,, Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis KINNEY and daughter
of Milford, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Brown and son of Wyoming, Mr..
and Mrs. Leon Wilson and children
of Bridgeville, Mrs. Florence Lar
more and children of Andrewville
and Miss Addie Collision spent Sun
day evening with Mr.. David T
Bradley and daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Finkbinel
and children and Mrs. Lewis Haines
were Dover visitors on Saturday.
Mrs. Minnie Tibbitt of Harring
ton spent a few days last weel
with her daughter and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Arley Bradley, Sr.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-10-27

Charles H. Smith, of Endicott.
N. Y, is spending a few days with
Mrs. Anna Smith and Mrs. Reba
Smith.
Mrs. Margaret Poore visited Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Poore and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arlie Poore, of Elsmere, over
the weekend.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. CULLEN
and family spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Granville Goslee, of
Georgetown.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Richardson
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Simpson, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Clarkson and
family, of Philadelphia, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Clarkson, of Whining
ton and James Scully and son, OF
Wilmington, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. William Clarkson.
Mrs. William McCabe visited
friends in Wilmington, Thursday.
Miss Janet Harrington, of Phila-
delphia spent a couple days this
week with her parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Theodore Harrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Manship and
daughter, Miss Marietta and William
Manship, and Mrs. Crettie Harring,
ton visited Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
Clifton, of Houston, Friday.
Fred Roach and son, of PhilaGel
phia, visited Benjamin Emory, Sr.
Thursday.
Mrs. Eliza Stubs and Mrs. Der
tina Minner visited Mrs. Rutl
James, of Georgetown, Thursday.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. William McElrea
vey and daughter, Irene, of Larch
mont, Pa. spent the weekend witt
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelburn Lester. MI
and Mrs. Robert Abbott, of Newark
were also guests of the Testers.
/ Mrs. o. G. Passmore spent Tues
day and Wednesday with he
daughterand family, Mr.. and Mrs
RAYMOND Wilson, in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor an
daughter, Ann, attended a famil
dinner at the home of Mrs. Taylor
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Car
row in Greensboro. The occasio,
was Mr.. Garrows birthday anniver
sary.
Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1950-10-27

Mrs. J. E. Everett visited her old
friend and neighbOr, Mrs. josephine
Whitaker Sunday at the Moore Nur-
sing Home in Frederick. Mrs. Whit
aker is much improved the cast
has been removed from her injured
leg, and she celebrated her goth
birthday anniversary Monday.
Mrs. Harold Palmer and Mrs.
John Cahall spent Monday in Wllm.
Mrs. Mary Dolby was unanimous
ly elected president of'the Business
and Professional Women's Club at
it's regular October meeting. The
election was made necessary by
the resignation of Mrs. Jane Hen
erickson, but who accepted the
post of vice-president. Mrs. Blanche
Cahall was made a director. Mrs
Jeanne Mcdonald, membership
chairman, announced a member
ship drive for next month. A mo-
ton was carried to have the Exc
cutive Committee take over the
craftsmanship of the Youth Center
The B. and P. w. Club has bust
ness meeting second Thursday Of
the month, and a dinner meeting
the third Monday in the month.
The shoulders Of Delaware Ave
nue. will be hard surfaced, prob
ably next July, according to a let
ter received by Mayor E. B. Rash
from r, A. Haber, division engin
eer of the State Highway Depart
ment. Haber said he had discussed
the matter with NJ. Allan Wilson
chief engineer of the department
In another letter from Haber, May
or Rash was informed that Yves
Street was now under the juris
diction of the State Highway De
partment for maintenance, con
opening Of payment, insurance o
opeing of pavement, issuance Q
hauling permits, etc. This jurls
diction extends from curb to cur
only. City ordinances concernin
parking, speed limits, and care Q
! grass plots and sidewalks are still
effective.