Writer Is Convicted Of Contempt
Washington April 19 writer John Howard Lawson screenwriter of Smashup Blockade was convicted today of contempt of Congress for refusing to tell the House Un American Activities Committee if he was or ever had been a Communist No sentencing date set penalty could reach 1000 fine and a year in jail Lawson 53 is first of 10 Hollywood figures to face contempt charges The jury took two hours and 15 minutes to find him guilty He showed no emotion awaiting verdict next on list is Dalton Trumbo others accused to be tried in quick succession Charges stem from the committees probe of Communism in Hollywood Those who refused to answer argued the questioning violated rights
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John Howard Lawson
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House Committee On Un-American Activities
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Hellswood
Federal District Court
Hollywood
Dalton Trumbo
House Committee
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Woman's Club meeting hosts guest speaker at Roland Park
A Woman's Club gathering at Mrs. Donald Belt home in Roland Park featured guest speaker Mrs. John L. Whitehurst. The club trio and accompanists Mrs. Harvey Houck and Mrs. William Schafer led performances including Trees and the Prayer from Hansel and Gretel. President Mrs. Ray Brown chaired the session and welcomed Mrs. Julian Owen and other guests.
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Sykesville
Woman's Club
Donald Belt
Roland Park
John L. Whitehurst
Harvey Houck
Whitehurst
William Schafer
Wilbur Wimmer
Birs
Frank Barnes
Julian Oweho
Rasbrach
Hansel and Gretel
Ay H. Humperdinck
Ray Brown
Sesson
Julian Owen
Franck Saseman
William Boyce
Local society notes and family events from Sykesville area
April society gathering reported on library sales and cancer fund donations. Garden tour plans for Frederick County and a June flower show were outlined. Local visits include Jessup, Ellicott City, Simpsonville, Woodbine, and Stevenson Station. News of engagements, births, and a Maryland University student couple were recorded along with hospital recuperation and new baby events.
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Cumberland
Baltimore
Frank Barnes
William Shipley
Michael Seitz
Europe
Cancer Fund
Bell
Frederick County
William Boyce
Marley Cass
Frank Baseman
Sykesville
John L. Whitehurst
and Airs
Jack
Ellicott City
Herman Blankenship
Simpsonville
jMirs
Arthur Woodward
Woodbine
Howard Tremas
Howard Pcompty
Robert Evans
Floyd Conaway
Stevenson Station
Green Spring Valley
H. D Wolfe
Marriottsvile Road
T. E. Halfin
Raymondville
Tex
Mildred Ruth Widmann
William Leon Etzter
Raymond Etzler
University of Maryland
Nathan Hobbs
University Hospital
Irvair
Charles Berry
Salisbury
Joan Stewart
Berry
Ethel Melville Barnes
Gilbert Flemings
St. Agnes Hos
Social Notes From Sykesville Area Families
Mrs Fleming formerly Mass Brandenburg daughter of Mr and Mrs J Andrew Brandenburg Sykesville. Mr and Mrs Oscar Dillon welcomed a son at Franklin Square Hospital last week joining two daughters and a son. Mrs Robert Harris and baby Harris and Ted Teller of New York visited Kee York. David W Krieger and son David from Baltimore were weekend guests of Mrs William Melville and Krieger and son stayed over. Russell Pope and son Gary of Gaithersburg visited Clarence Young. Clarence Young Sr hosted weekend guests. Women’s Club delegates to Maryland Federation convention in Baltimore were listed. Rotary attendees from Sykesville at the 180th District Conference in Washington included DeVries R Hering Arthur C Brown Winthrop Lawrence Frank Barnes. J Marion Harris and Misses Ida and Alice Davis and Tyson Byers Jr. were also mentioned.
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Fleming
Mass Grayson Brandenburg
J. Andrew Brandenburg
Sykesville
Oscar Dillon
Franklin Square Hospital
Robert Harris
Bby Harris
Ted Teller
Kee York
David W.krieger
David
Baltimore
William Melville
Krieger
Russell Pope
Gary
Gaithergburg
Clarence Young
Washington
Woman’s Club
Maryland Federation of Woman's Clubs
Southfern Hotel
Ray Brown
Harvey Holck
Marion Prough
Elise Margolin
Delius Brown
Frank Barnes
L. R. Fox
DeVries Hering
Raymond Etzler
William Shipley
Harry Skidmore
J. D. Clark
John de Lashmutt
A. C. Brown
Rotary Club of
Rotary
Bayflower Hotel
DeVries R. Hering
Arthur C. Brown
Winthrop Lawrence
J. Marion Harris
Ida
Alice Davis
Caionsville
Tyson Byers, Jr
Nude body found washed ashore in Boston
News reports describe the discovery of a naked woman’s body with a red hat found inside a copper wash-bowler by the shoreline. Authorities state the body was bound by wire and recovered from the water, prompting a preliminary investigation.
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Boston
FPF
Alan R Moritz
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Roger Ho Wiles
A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday near Ubana in honor of Mrs Roger Ho Wiles. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roger Vo Wiles, Mr and Mrs Harry Ramsburg Sr, Mr and Mrs Lee Summers, Mr and Mrs Roy Summers, and family friends Grace Alas Clantha Dera Jane Wiles Constance Summers Dallas Summers Carl Raosburz Ralph Roger Clyde Wiles Charles Ramsburg and Florence Ramsburg plus other guests.
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Roger Ho Wiles
Ubana
Roger Vo Wiles
Harry Ramsburg
Lee Summers
Roy Summers
Carl Raosburz
Key
Grace Alas Clantha
Dera Jane Wiles
Florence
Mary Ramsburg
Constance Summers
Paul
Ralph
Roger
Clyde Wiles
Charles and
Cahin
Ramsburg
Dallas Summers
Merle Wiles
Merle Jroo
Luther Hef Alner
St Mary Seminary Elects New President Amid Health Concerns
Naned president of St Marys Seminary Ro Ames Hendrickson presides over the board as St Marys announces Miss Amina Mus Rasel Salisbus as president to replace Adele France. The Western Maryland column notes the faculty member from State College Salisburs Sne will complete the term as Mr Hendrickson and St Marys Female Seminary endure leadership transition amid France’s retirement request due to health issues.
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Ro Ames Hendrickson
St Mars
Amina Mus Rasel
Salisbus
Mass Adele France
St Mary
Columbia
Aenols
State of College Salsburs Sne
Hendrickson
France
New President Elected by Board at Sunday Meeting
The News reports the presidency remained inactive since Christmas. A new president was elected Sunday at a board meeting. Details mention a license institute and technical college issues, with specific place names including Hagerstown and Breese 27, plus mentions of tournaments and Rue Plumes 2a in the region.
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