Police Warn Housewives About Con Radio Prize Scam
Frederick police warned housewives Friday about a one shot con that promises radio contest prizes for a $49.10 cash advance. The white haired man, 60s, about 5 feet 7 inches, posed as a national broadcasting official and offered a 1952 car, a deep freeze, a TV, a sewing machine, and cash if paid upfront. He was last seen at a local hotel and trusted by a mother who nearly paid. Police asked to notify if a man matching the description calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Warnte Housewives
Charles V. Main
Sergt
Ben Phebus
Phebus
Carroll Street
Thecom
E-Man
Broadcasting Company
Washington
H. Edward Hamilton
Big Hotel
Wien
Sweden Sees Mourning Cloak Butterflies as Omen
In Sweden, observers regard a group of more than five mourning cloak butterflies as an omen for the world. The belief ties butterfly gatherings to forewarning events and is noted in local folklore.
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Sweden
Suspension Of Oyster Bottom Leases Approved
Baltimore reports Governor McKeldin approved a one year suspension of oyster bottom leases to determine which beds are natural or barren. Law prohibits Tidewater Fisheries from renting potential oyster rocks for private cultivation after June 1. The ban lasts a year with exceptions for pre March 15 filings. He vetoed a March 10 deadline version.
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Baltimore
McKeldin
Chesapeake Bay
Tidewater Fisheries Department
Maryland
General Assembly
McKeldip
Clerks Transcribe Docket Entries After Each Term
Clerks transcribe docket entries from eleven separate books following each court term. A typographical error is corrected in the 11951 inheritance tax act record to ensure accurate referencing.
Amcelle Dye Plant at Cumberland to Close
Celanese Corp plans to close the Amcelle dyehouse in Cumberland on April 11. L Leslie Helmer cites weak spirits market conditions in the synthetic yarn industry as the cause. About four hundred employes will be furloughed, with some returning to other plant vacancies. Dyehouse work will shift to the Hopewell Virginia plant, while acetate flake and yarn production at Cumberland continues.
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Cumberland
Celanese Corp
Amcelle
L. Leslie Helmer
Helmer
Hopewell, Va
McKeldin Plans Paris Meeting with Eisenhower
Gov. McKeldin, long rumored to back a Taft ticket, will confer with Gen. Eisenhower in Paris on Sunday in a meeting arranged by Gov. Thomas Dewey. He departs New York by plane Saturday afternoon en route to Israel for a speaking tour.
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Baltimore
McKeldin
Taft
General Eisenhower
Paris
Eisenhower
Thomas Dewey
New York
Israel
Telephone Company Offers Wage Increase in Baltimore and Outstate
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Baltimore offered weekly wage raises of 2 to 3 dollars for about 3,800 traffic workers represented by the Maryland Telephone Union. The proposal includes a flat 3 dollar week raise for Baltimore operating employees and 2 dollar to 3 dollar increases for others in outstate exchanges, plus 2 dollar steps in start and top rates for remaining traffic staff. company executives claim the plan would raise annual wage bills by roughly 700 thousand dollars for this union employees, in addition to scheduled progression raises at 3, 6, or 12 month intervals until top rate is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co
Baltimore City
Tte
Maryland Telephone Union Inc
Baltimore
W. Griffin Morrel
Morrel
Wage bargaining clause in Baltimore transit contract noted
The December 17 1950 C P traffic union contract with Maryland transit runs to December 16 1952 and includes a 30 day wage reopening window for bargaining. The union served notice to reopen and wage talks began with another 30 day period through March 25.
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Maryland
Trafic Union
Keep off the Grass Applies to Pastures
The University of Maryland livestock specialist Joseph M. Vial advises posting signs reading Keep Off The Grass to allow pastures to grow to 4 to 6 inches before turning in cattle. He notes this height is a minimum for bluegrass and taller grasses, and applies to dairy and beef cattle. Early grazing will definitely promote better stand establishment.
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Joseph M. Vial
University of Maryland
Pasture Practices and House Tax Exempt Inquiry
Vial advises delaying full turnout to protect pastures and keep cattle from laxative effects of early lush grass. Continue hay feeding initially to ease transition. In Washington April 4 the House voted for a seven member committee to probe tax exempt educational and philanthropic groups for un American and subversive spending, with Speaker Rayburn appointing the panel likely led by Rep. Cox.
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Vial
HOUSE
Washington
Rayburn
Rep. Cox Dga
New Country Listings Offer Homes and Business in Town
A. Luther Knowles presents multiple property options including a 112 acre land parcel and several residences in various conditions. Listings feature 5 rooms and bath, large shop, garages, early possession, and prices from 7 500 to 33 800. Also advertised is an excellent restaurant business with stock and equipment and financing options. Delbert Snul and M. D. Harp Agency at Pythian Castle Building contact number 729.
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Figor
East 6Th Street
Square Corner
M. D. Harp Agency
Pythian Castle
Delbert Snul
Pass
Frederick
Baltimore
Frederick City
Elm St
Spring Valley
Emm R. Bowlus
West Church St
R. L. Kelly
H. M Alexander
Buckerstown
Edward D Farnsworth
Wign Hospital Aid
Real estate listings with multiple Franklin area properties
A fragment listing several Sherman Avenue residences and other Franklin real estate. Properties include a 2 story shingle house with basement and oil heat, a 3 room bungalow with forced air, 6 room brick and 6 room wooden dwellings with garages, a three apartment downtown building, and an 8 room modern dwelling with two baths and garage. Also notes on an excellent lunch and beer business with real estate. Contact Grayson H Mercer & Sons Real Estate Loans Insurance at Pythian Castle Ride. Phone numbers provided.
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Village
East Church St
Main Highway
Frederick
Noah E
MER & Son Realtorn
North Court St
Wrederick Md
Sherman Ave
Delbert
Null Real Estate Insurance
East Churcs
St Franklin D. Miller
J Real Estate
2Nd St
Fred’k, Mé
Long Corner
Ridgeville Road
Damascus
Damascus Insurance & Real Estate Agency
Jerry T Williams
Herbert S. Hyatt
G. H. Mercer &Sons
Apts
U. S
Grayson H. Mercer & Sons Real Estate
Pythian Castle
Paul Magaha
John L. Panton
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Bradley T. Halley, Jr
Arent Sales and Service
Lane
Foley
Petersville Road
Brunswick
Jacobson
Jha Ghive
Hitselberger
Magnolia Ave
Amcelle Dye Plant
Atlacama Desert
Chile
Earth
Frederick Hearing Center
Western Electric
Paravox
Micronic
W. Patrick ST
Golden Key
West Coast
O.c
N. Charles
Mt. Royal Ave
Stratega
Model Home & Sales Office
Potee St
Hanover St. Bridge
Maas Opticians
N. Market Street
Noah E. Cramer
A. Luther Knowles
Ang Equip
Hving
Spring
Kim
Ma. Fhone
Murray Bohr
Braker
Chippers
Frederick Iron & Steel, Inc
Raymond FE. Bowers, Sr
Howard A. Gross
Middletown
Realtor
Ralph W. Boyer
Fife
Good Town
Guernsey
Sarge
P B. Roop & Soneal Estate
New Windsor
R. L. Zentz
Jis Aee Farm
R L Zentz. J
Strout Realty
Tanertown
Keefer M. Koogle
Market Street
Wilson Place
Apple Ave
West 7Th St
Culier Ave
Keefer M Koogle Yeur
West Tin St
Russell Z. Horman
Bath
Unionville
Dill Ave
Fairview Ave
Schems Elm
Wash Rd
Balio
Gust
Jong Lease
Xou
Inmarance Real Estate We
Nedern
Russell Z Horman Brome Buckers
Wdstl
Jonm Kl
Beall
Ubrokers
Sam Miller
Teiseshee
Custer
U. A. Lough & Son
South Market St
Agthorizes
KEY Chev. Sales, Inc
International
Ford
KEY
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
E. Patrick St
Studebaker
Lawson Motor Sales
Market St
Lid
Nash
Olds
Buick
Dodge
Monocacy Motors
Ing
Jefferson Street
North Market
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