Prison Superintendent Sued Over Death In Maryland Reformatory
Parents of William G. Clark seek to hold Clement J. Ferling personally liable after his death from a beating in a dormitory at the Maryland Reformatory for Males. The Clarks contend Ferling’s confinement decisions were negligent and not protected by sovereign immunity. The Maryland Court of Appeals heard arguments as state officials defended official immunity. Clark died June 20 after May 23 assault. four youths were convicted of murder and two given manslaughter pleas in the fatal beating.
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Annapolis
Maryland Reformatory
Court of Appeals
Joan W. Clark
High Court
Baltamore
Clement J. Feriing
Reformatory
Clarks
Agaist Ferlig
State Board of Correction
Enost Stockbridge
Charman
E. Paul Mason
Maryland
Brethancs
Ferling
William G. Clark
Ferlig
Clark
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Baltimore Hospital
Robert G. Hartman Jr
Lows
J. Shuman
Lawrence Beach
Averly L
Lee
Maryland Farm Notes and Reforestation Progress
County Agent Henry Shoemaker reports quick vegetation growth with sun and warmer temperatures while grain and hay lag due to prior moisture shortages. He urges corn fertilization and references Fact Sheets 102 and 13 on corn fertility and weed control. 300,000 trees planted in Frederick County under the Reforestation Program are praised, with congratulations to the Forestry Conservancy Board. Dates to remember cover April to May events including sales, tours, and meetings at various Maryland locations.
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Henry BR. Shoemaker
Maryland
R. G. Rothgeb
F. L. Bent, Jr
C. P. Ellington
Agronomy
University of Maryland
Nelson Loftus
Frederick County
Loftus
Count Forestery Conservancy Board
Lawrence H. Crickenberger
Count Board
James V. Shaif
Charles F. Bowers
David H. Young
C. W. Seiss
Baltimore
West Friendship
Frederick Fairground
Berkely Pearson
Jefferson
Pomona
Emmitsburg
Maryland Holstein Association
Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Frederick County Holstein Association
Point System Can Save Lives
College Park Md The 1959 General Assembly enacted a new driver’s point system to curb highway deaths. Governor Tawes told Maryland graduates the threat of license suspension and revocation will make drivers slow down and drive more carefully. The act takes effect in 1961.
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College Park Md
Maryland
General Assembly
Tawes
Motor Fleet Supervsors Institute
the Universe
Negro Executed in Maryland Gas Chamber
An 18 year old Frankford Delaware Negro, Leonard A Shockley, was executed in the Maryland gas chamber for the slashing of an Eastern Shore woman. He was pronounced dead at 10 04 p m by Dr Henry W D Hodges the penitentiary physician. Shockley was the youngest person to die in the gas chamber after a clemency plea to Gov John M Mallard Janes failed.
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Baltimore
Frankford
Del
Maryland
Leonard Ai. Shockley
Henry W. D. Hodges
Shockies
Gov. J Mullard Janes
FHA Meeting Advances County Office Organization
An area Farmers Home Administration meeting was held Thursday at Winchester Hall to improve efficiency and implement an Area Guide System across county offices. The system aims to streamline work and standardize procedures nationwide.
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Farmers Home Administration
Winchester Hall
FHA
Jamzauen Tas
County official review reveals integrated case information system
The counts office staff examined a compact box file system that holds vital data for each work case. The review was conducted by State official Raymone Hare program manager, Nicholas Quesenberry area supervisor, Lee Miller, and office management assistant Viola Kowler. Local FHA hosted staffs from Oakland and Western Maryland offices serving multiple counties. Frederick office will soon include Howard County and a full county staff lineup.
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Iganchie
Nicholas Quesenberry
Lee Miller
Viola Kowler
Coun'y Fha
Wesern
Marsland County
Oakland
Garrer
Arsonist Braun Schweiger Sentenced in Baltimore Fire
Charles J. Braun Schweiger, a Baltimore theater usher, received a three year term in the Hefo mators after being convicted of starting a December fire at the Eastern Avenue Theater. He told police he tossed a match amid theater materials for “late excite rent.”
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Baltimore
Frieay
Joseph Allen
Charles J. Braunschweiger
Eastern Avenue
Stade
The News Frederick Marvil and Saturday April 11 1939
Reading of municipal records in Frederick shows Marvil’s role in city affairs on the Saturday edition. Local readers note updates to civic actions and public notices carried through the issue.
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Frederick
Marvil
Reporter's Quiz On Orioles Season Prospects
The column gathers reader opinions on whether the Baltimore Orioles will finish in the first division this season. Statements from Samuel Weeker Zeke Watkins Mt Airy and others reflect optimism and doubt about the team’s chances amid last season’s one run losses. An afternoon scholastic baseball game at Mt Airy was called due to rain.
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Baltimore Orioles
T. Laster
Frederik
Samuel Weeker
Frederick
Onoles
Zeke Watkins
Mio
MT. Airy
Mt Airy H
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Elliiott Cin
University of Maryland College of Agriculture
American Society of Agronomy
Bandel
Robert F. Wasner
University
Marland Agronomy
Paul W. Santemann
Sib Cent Agronomy Club
College of Agriculture
Bancel Plans
University of Marsland
E Student Agronomy Club
Alpha Zeta
Bancel
Vernon ” Bandel
Escott City
Frederick Area
Ernest Rosenthal
Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring
Redding Chevrolet, Inc
Tharment, Md
T Tee Frederick
Horace Hoppns
George Marvin
Exvelsa Brown
Eleanor England
Woodbine
I Mi
Sykesville
Ay Jst
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Lancer Pool
Jerry
Hiltner-Roelke
West Patrich St
Mit Inspection
Middletown
Yankees
Joan B. Mas
Frederich
Patrick St
Rezences Ata
Nalple
Nalplex
Ditch Oy
Nalplex Meel
Combinshon
Ballon
Price
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