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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1955

Page

7

Brunswick magistrate Magis trate Moats slain in warehouse garden attack

Authorities investigate the overnight killing of 71 year old Magis trate Moats at his Brunswick home. A shotgun blast struck him in the chest and neck as he stood in the basement doorway after gardening. Time of death placed around 9 40 p m. Police question four persons. robbery ruled out as motive. No clear suspect identified. neighborhood remembers a well liked official.

Charles Leslie Meats Brunswick Indicelé Moats Frederick Beulah Coffman Virginia Steinkland Tinmtgrewer Cpt State R. J. Furie Furie Mecca John Rowlosd Hus Nevenhois Oats West Bree Daston Avenue Darton Avenue Brians Wack Herbert Sperry John J. Cassidy Harold LL Basore Hiram 7 Brown Wich

Thurmont New Elementary School May Open This Term

A Thurmont elementary school may be occupied before September, as Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt says move-in is possible with minor finishing work. A board report covers site surveys, bids, and plans for Yellow Springs and other proposed buildings.

Thurmont Supt. of Eugene W. Pruitt Board of Education ADIS Paul S. Kea John S. Stubbs Company Yellow Springs James Robert E. Clapp Jr Frederick and Thurmont Shoornam Charles F. Bowers James Posey Joseph F Rhoderick Washington Street School Bowers Poses Mr. Bowers Mr Posey Foxville School PTA John A. Gerr Pruitt Joseph Rhoderick North Market Street Air Posey Prat William D. Powell Ross V. Smith George C. Rhoderick Jr Walkere Adamstown Myersville Pts Rachel Hessp Frederick Evelyn Farris Margaret String Baunswick Nancy Rawls North Frederick Beverly V. Roderick First Hours Teachers College Ronnie J. Wastler Constance Boone Charles Rice Towson Strate Teachers College Ninior High School Mhn Street Wiss Barnata Weaver Harvard Marion A Kennedy Bucknell University Quaiar Fish Time Isgate Wilson New York State Mise Ca

Ike Plans Atomic Powered Merchant Ship Tour

President Eisenhower unveiled plans to send an atomic powered merchant ship around the world to demonstrate peacetime use of atomic energy. He asked Congress for funds to build the vessel and tied the plan to broader aims of expanding free trade and peace.

Ike New York Eisenhower Amer- Wwa ASM Fisentower Congress Associated Press Waldoslav Newspaper Week Red China United States Formosa China Russia House Senate Atomic Energy Commission Maritime Administration Motel

Accidents in City Over Weekend Highlight Minor Injuries

Five accidents were reported by city police over the weekend. Mrs Pauline Stine sustained a knee laceration when a truck operated by Millard Stine struck a pole on East Fourth Street. Patricia Ruth Staley, four, was examined and released after a near-miss on East Third Street. A hit and run damaged Gerald Dodson Jr.’s station wagon near Coblentz Hall at Hood College. A tractor trailer driver was charged after a South Market Street collision. No charges in several other minor incidents.

Pauline Stine RFD & Frederick Millard F. Stine East Fourth Street Pine Avenue Strick Stine Frederik Memorial Hospital Nathan A. Dorsey Patrica Ruth Staley East Third Street Beall RFD Frederick Sherman Goone North Market Street Coblentz Hall Hood College Gerald B Dodsoe ,Jr. Westfield N. J Dorsey South South Market Streets Wilbur Huddleson Bertha R. Thompson Riverton WL Va South Market Street South Steel Walter Fisher Mann's Choice South Street

Owen to Lead Frederick Cancer Campaign

Robert D Owen named to run Frederick Frederick Connie Chapter’s American Cancer Society drive set to start soon. James McSherr, chairman, reports a goal of 35,500, slightly above last year. Owen, a resident of Braddock, will oversee fundraising. Wo Nye of Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank named treasurer. contributions may be sent to him. In Brookline Massachusetts police report an early foray linked to a murder case of nurse Elizabeth Daze.

Robert D Owen Frederck Spriz Frederick Connie Americcan Cancer Society James McSherr Mr Owen Braddock Internal Revenue Bureau Wo Nye Farmers and Mechanics Satirnal Bank

Thurmont Library Fund Tops $3000 in Public Drive

A public meeting in Thurmont’s school cafeteria reports over 3000 dollars raised for a new library. Ross W. Smith chairs the effort with a goal of a larger sum, as outside supporters show interest and local volunteers canvass Rocky Ridge Graceham Creagerstown Catoctin areas and Thurmont businesses.

Thurmont Ross W. Smith Sackn Inca Paul Vio Little Jean Tressler Dorin Smith Juanita Myers Pat Exter Rocky Ridge Graceham Creagerstown Catoctin Furnace SanWinsville Lantz I Thurmont Margaret Carback Mes Friouard Taxlor George Osmun

Maryland Council of Chambers of Commerce Meet in Cumberland

Delegates from Chambers of Commerce across the Slave meet in Cumberland for the Maryland Council of Chambers of Commerce annual gathering. The program includes officer elections and a presentation titled The Pittsburgh Story on the citys Golden Triangle redevelopment. Streetlight changes at the Square Corner aim to brighten the area.

C. OF C Cumberland Chambers of Commerce Maryland Council of Chambers of Commerce Conners Pittsburgh Golden Triangle Orner

Big Three Ministers To Meet In Paris May Eight

Western foreign ministers from the United States Britain and France will meet in Paris on May 8 to outline plans for a four power conference with the Soviet government. Preparatory talks will involve American and French experts in London April 27, and discussions will include the German Federal Republic and NATO ministers. The three governments express hope for a prompt four power meeting to pursue a peaceful settlement.

Washington Paris State Department United States Britain France Russia Eisenhower Dulles London Konrad Adenauer United Kingdom Thes Uuernu Wat le Cuavernen Germany Federal Republic NATO

Magistrate Hears Varied Traffic and Assault Cases

Magistrate Wilburn Sheffield Jr. handed down sentences in a busy morning docket. Herbert D. Thompson of Klinehert’s alley received 60 days on an assault charge, with a suspended $10 fine and costs. Douglas R. Kelican of Millville pled guilty to operating unlicensed, with a suspended fine and costs. Edgar E. Gilbert of Baltimore was found guilty of speeding up to 70 mph and bound to 15 days in default of a $25 fine plus costs. Charles A. Carter of Brunswick was fined for license surrender refusal and lack of insurance after a February property damage incident. Joseph Coady, a DMV official, clarified license reinstatement rules. Henry Gilbert of Mt. Pleasant was fined $15 plus costs for driving 70 mph. Additional items include collateral forfeiture for Arthur Lo Sexton, John Ridenour’s stop-sign failure, James F. Harrison’s stop-signal violation, George E. Jackson’s lack of license, and Charles Unethebower’s reckless driving.

Wilburn Sheffield Jr Herbert D. Thompson Klinehert’s Alley Douglas R Kelican Millville W. Va A. G. Hedden Edgar E. Gilbert Baltmore Robert D. Kirby Charles A. Carter Brunswick Commissioner of Motor Department of Votor Vehicles Bs We Commissioner Sat. C D Wades Henry Gilbert REN Mr. Arms Alan J. Marin Mt. Pleasant Libertytown Arthar Lo Sexton RFA Fred Martin John PR Ridenour RED Emmitshure Stan Madison Center Streets James F. Harrison Adamstown George E. Jackson All Saints Street Trouper F. L. Baum Charles £. Unetebower East South Street

Spring Storms Leave Destructive Trail Across Regions

Tornado tore through three Alabama communities, killing an elderly couple and two children and injuring 25. Homes and churches damaged as the storm swept Piney Grove Cedar Plains and Andrews Chapel. A Virginia windstorm unroofed a dormitory at Eastern State College and toppled trees along the James River. Hail up to baseball size fell in parts of the Carolinas and South Carolina with reports of up to four inches in diameter at Rock Hills.

Associated Press United States Midwest Rocky Mountains Pacific Northwest Alabama Piney Grove Cedar Plains Andrew's Chapel Birmingham Vir Inia Eastern State College Richmond James River Carolinas Charlotte Laurens York S.C Rock Hills Mississippi Valley New England Tenasseee North Carolina Seattle Ducat Basin Rockies

Daylight Saving Time Change Brings Light Schedule Adjustments

Weather and time change notes as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday causing minor mail and post office adjustments. Warm, damp conditions mix with a few showers, total rainfall near 1.84 inches for April. Local legal court actions include a not guilty ruling for Clark Footfine, RPO 4, Thurmont, on a past passing charge.

James Acheaules Wassas

State Division of U D C To Convene Here

Fitzhugh Lee Chapter hosts the Maryland Division semi annual convention with sixty delegates at the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mary Ott speaks on Confederate Graves. officers from Baltimore and surrounding chapters attend. highlights include an historic brass candlestick gift from Patrick Henry presented at luncheon.

Fitzhugh Lee United Daughters of the Confederacy Maryland Veterans of Foreign Wars Baltimore Miriam W. Feeley Cecil Hart Millikin Cockeysville UDC Mary Ott Frederick James W Easter Owings Mills Thomas I. Corddry Frederick M. Cabell Elliott T. Cooper Hastings Hopkins B. Taylor Hail Frank V. Moale Frank C. Orrick Guy Hudson Parr Jfonn Collison Crosses Giles B. Cooke Towson W. Marry Parlett Elliott City Ruby R. Duval Anapolis JC White Buckerstown Hikla Jones Sophue Reich Fitzhugh Lee Chetpier Catherine Long Garnett Ball Patrick Henry Alvis Mary Willarnson

Germantown Negro Killed At Clarksburg

In Clarksburg Maryland yesterday Harry S Palmer 210 Negro of Germantown was killed instantly when struck by a car while on a highway. Passersby signaled to stop but the vehicle did not halt. Two hours later Raymond R Redmond 45 Clarksburg was arrested on manslaughter reckless driving and failure to stop after an accident. Police saw no reason Palmer lay in the road. Also reports noted a Washington policy mention about testing Red China peace talks through UN ceasefire efforts near the Fort Mosa area.

Clarksburg Harry S Palmer Mads Winn Pultee Palmer Raymond R. Redmond Clarksburs China Washington Sparkman United States United Nations Fort Mosa

Formosa talks open as Chou and Ali discuss peace

Indonesian Prime Minister Ali said Premier Chou En lai still considers a direct US negotiation path on Formosa. The Asian African conference closed amid clashes over colonialism, with Chou steering discussions toward broader cultural and nuclear arms issues.

Bandung Mohammed Ali Pakistan Chow Enlai Red United States Formosa Chou China Ceyjron John Katelawala Cambodia Laos Mehru Asia

Clean-Up Drive Opens In Frederick City

City sponsored campaign by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Frederick Health Department moved ahead with trucks collecting trash and unsightly material. Health officer Dr Forbes Burgess said the effort aims to reduce health hazards and improve appearance. Residents should place debris at the curb or in alleys if present. trucks currently serve the southwest area with a schedule listing East Market and surrounding streets for tomorrow.

Facehimz Junior Chamber of Commerce Frederick Health Department Forbes H. Burgess North Market Seventeenth East Sixth Street East Seventh Street East Eighth Street

Hall Named for Frosthurst State President Dedicated

Compton Hall, named for a former Frosthurst State Teachers College president, was dedicated yesterday in Frosthurst. Early selling in New York markets drove higher margin requirements, sparking a brisk selloff today as traders adjusted to higher risk.

Frostburg Compton Frosthurs State Teachers College New York

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Mason Eugene F. Magaha Middietoun West Patrick Bentz Masaha Patrick accosManNe Soret R. D. Owen Brookline Mass -P Elizabeth Daze Beth Israel Hospital Soviet Union A Chou Chou En-lan Indonesia U. S. State Department Robert JD. Kirbs H.reese Shoemaker Jr Clark Footfefine RPO 4 East Patrick Street U.D.C Germantown Chow
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