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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1951
Page
11
The article notes that funds raised locally benefit council activities for boys including awards for top ranks and participation emblems, support for council-wide activities, professional scout executive training, help to institutions forming units, volunteer leader training, and camping facilities at four camps.
Melvin H. Derr of Frederick heads the Francis Scott Key district fund drive for the Boy Scouts of America with a target of 3040 to support county rural operations. The week long effort runs May 1 to May 8, as the district plans a total annual budget of 8740 with Frederick city contributing 5700 from the Community Chest. Derr, a local insurance man and delegate, will become district vice chairman June 1 and also chairs Pack 276. The kickoff occurs April 30 at Troop 266’s scout cabin on West Patrick Street behind the VFW, with Rev. William C. Royal addressing area leaders and distribution of workers’ kits. County area chairs named include William Kelz Emmitsburg, Lawrence A. Dorsey Woodsboro, Ross V. Smith Thurmont, Millard M. Rice Walkersville, Paul A. Zimmerman New Market, and others. Benjamin B. Rosenstock chairs the district finance committee. Field Executive Don C. Simpson notes 766 boys in 9 Cub packs, 20 scout troops, and 4 explorer posts statewide, with a recent rise in packs, troops, and explorer posts since May 1950. The program aims to develop boys and strengthen the community.
A giant B 36 bomber from Carswell Air Force base and an F 51 fighter collided during a practice bombing run near Oklahoma City. Thirteen men died as the bomber reportedly exploded, scattering wreckage and bodies over about a square mile. Four airmen parachuted to safety. the F 51 pilot survived. Officials said the B 36 carried a crew of 15 and a civilian technician. the F 51 carried only the pilot. Witnesses reported a deafening blast that rattled windows as crashes occurred northwest of the city. Parachutes were seen, but some who escaped perished in the explosion or while being reached. Names and next of kin were not released pending notification.
Frederick City gains a new charter signed into law by Governor McKeldin. Other acts approved include raising assessors pay, simplifying bail law, adjusting tax collector salaries, increasing Westminster property tax cap, Mt Airy charter revisions, Manchester meeting expenses, hunting season changes across several counties, and vetoes on an Ash pots bill. A fallacy note appears about Washington Crossing the Delaware.
Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer denied a motion for an immediate trial in a February 1950 Anne Arundel County auto collision suit against Thomas Kurtz Jr a U S Navy captain. Plaintiffs Katherine Chambers Alverta Gross Eliza Washington and Harrison Washington claim injuries and seek damages with Public Service Mutual Insurance of New York as insured. Kurtz cites his principal witness duties in the Navy. defense to present testimony later. Attorneys for plaintiffs are Robert E Clapp Jr and G R Woelfel Sponseller and Hoff and Roscoe C Rowe defends Kurtz.
Sydney B. Jaynes aged 39 a widower and Irene Josephine Greenwalt age 48 a widow both of Hagerstown obtained licenses. Otha Phillip Spring 64 divorced and Ruth Buller Fletcher 44 divorced both of Lovettsville Virginia were issued licenses. Charles A. Staley 25 of Route 3 remained listed in the court notices.
The notice lists several property deeds transferring parcels among residents including Charles Millard Hens to Edgar Eyler and others, with various dollar amounts. It also records an equity suit Hortense G Curry vs Harry G Curry for separate maintenance and temporary alimony. A separate line notes Washington state hatches 12 to 14 million baby chicks each year.
Annapolis April 27 The Maryland governor has 19 days and 175 bills to go in a session with 603 measures sent to his desk. He has vetoed 10 and two were enacted over his veto. Pending decisions include a $55 million state office building loan home rule for the University of Maryland race track fund revisions and a new property assessment system. McKeldin will hear delegations on the building project and a 2 am closing proposal for Prince George's taverns on Monday. Horses cause more serious farm accidents than any other animal.
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