Colleges Award Science Building and Dormitory Contracts
Hood College awards the science building contract to L. J. Keller and Sons of Jefferson for 284 500 and the dormitory contract to J B Ferguson and Co of Hagerstown for 455 000. Construction starts immediately with completion in 350 days for the science building and 14 months for the dormitory ready for the 1957-58 opening. Architects are Hopkins Pfeiffer Fenhagen of Baltimore and Charles Bowers. The dormitory will raise capacity to 600 and will be a residence hall with ground floor entry and four upper floors. Funding comes from a Head Forward fund plus a Federal Housing and Finance Agency loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Keller and Sons
Jefferson
J. B. Ferguson and Co
Hagerstown
Hood College
Board of Trustees
the College
Clyde E. Thomas
Keller
Rayford Cottage
Gambrill Gymnasium
Coffman Chapel
Shriner Hall
Hopkins
Pfeiffer
Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency
Andrew G. Truxal
G. Hunter Bowers
Andrew K. Coffman
Wiliam T. Delaplaine
Frederick
John C. Motter
York
Arthur P. Scott
Westminster
R. Paul Smith
John T. King
Baltimore
Weekend Freight Crash and Flood of Fatalities in Maryland and Baltimore
The report details multiple weekend deaths across Maryland and Baltimore including two women perishing from a freight train collision and gas exposure, a teen electrocuted on a transmission tower, burns from a gas stove explosion, and several traffic victims. Names include Joanne Gallatin 22 and Le troy Eaton 24, with others such as Frank P. Krug 17 and Arthur J. Caputo 16 among the deceased. Police note a nurse driver among the fatalities and list associated locations like Takoma Park and Montclair. The piece also mentions administrative letters and possible political moves involving Dewey and Eisenhower, plus a local bubble bath prank at the National Gallery of Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wayne
N.J
Maryland
Baltimore
le Troy A. Eaton
Joanne Gallatin
Frank P. Krug
Malleys Creek
Clinton Richardson
Arthur J. Caputo
Takoma
Park
Riegs
County officials begin signing 2000 bonds for 2 million school project
President Delbert Null and County Treasurer James H. Falk start signing the 2,000,000 bond issue sold to a syndicate led by Merchants Trust. Bids, interest rate 2.5096 percent with a 25 year maturity, will deliver about 1,960,008 to the county after a 40 minute first batch. Funds will cover ongoing school work including Frederick junior high, with monthly cash needs and investment plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert $. Null
Board of County Commissioners
James H. Falk
Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust Comp
Alexander Brown and Sons
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
Baker, Watts and Company
Siin Bros. and
Boyce
Frederick
Hood College selects May Queen Beverly Liddick for Strawberry Breakfast
Beverly Moore Liddick, a Hood College senior from Harrisburg, Pa., was chosen by the student body as May Queen for the 1950 May Day celebrations on May 11 and 12. The queen and court were unveiled at the annual Strawberry Breakfast, a spring tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keefer
Hood College
Grace Solomon
Annapolis
Phyllis Tagliabue
Deal
N. J
Barbara Bencolf
Woodstock
May Queen
Beverly Moore Liddick
Harrisburg
Mary McConnell
Sharon
Evelyn Karsten
Kent
Conn
Muriel Chait
Great Neck
N. Y
Patricia Walsh
Foxboro
Mass
Ivah Mutch
Montclair
R.j
Mary Eberly
Riverton
Barbara Hugo
Scarsdale
Corinne Byers
Andover
Stephanie Lundy
Philadelphia
Beverly ‘Moore Liddick
Ioah Mutch
Joy
Princess Hood
Ann Barnett
Palmerton
Bryam
Barbara Benchoff
Tere
Unseasonably High Temperatures Ripple Across Maryland
The Maryland region saw spikes to 90 in Baltimore and 89 in Baltimore County as unseasonable warmth followed by forecasts of showers and cooler temps. A gulf air front pushed in from the south, with spring officially arriving yet unsettled by a pending storm system bringing 40s to Monday night and possibly 50s Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Maryland
Gulf of Mexico
Baltimore
Cumberland
Frederick
Salisbury
Anniapolis
Oceany City
Chesapeake Bay
Handicap Tourney At Country Club Opens Ladies Days
The Ladies Golf division of the VFW sponsors a handicap tournament on May 1 at the VFW Country Club to open this season's Ladies Days, held weekly on Tuesdays. Chairman is Mrs. John Bower. The group, member of the Tri-State Golf League, eyes a June 9 first match at Front Royal, Virginia, with Joyce Harbaugh as captain and plans to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
VFW Country Club
John Bower
Tri-State Golf League
Expansion Plans To Turn Out More Ministers
The Methodist Church moves to broaden seminary programs to graduate 2,800 pastors yearly, up from 927, with two new seminaries planned to boost capacity. Bishop Tippett leads a commission urging larger, more numerous seminaries across the nation. The effort aims to sustain church growth and strength in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Methodist Church
Yeall
Donald H. Tippett
San Francisco
New York
Adlai E
Nurseryman Jesse Stoner Dies at 87 in Westminster
Jesse Stoner 87 prominent Maryland nurseryman founder of Westmins er Nurseries in 1893 dies at his home. He was a director of Union National Bank and trustee of Asbury Home Gaithersburg, life member of Knights of Pythias, chair of Westminster Club. Survived by second wife Muriel Harris and daughter Mrs Ray Andrews Hauserstown and three sons from first marriage. Funeral Thursday 10 30 a.m. from J E Myers Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Jesse
Stoner
Maryland
Westminser Nurseries
Maryland Nurserymen’s Assn
American Assn
Union, National Bank
Asbury Methodist Home
Jaithersburg
Knights of Pythias
West <Iwans Club
Harold E
C. Willard
Daniel B. Stoner
Maggie Boyin Stoner
Muriel Harris
Ray Andrews
Serstown
J. E. Myers Funeral
Westminster Cemetery
Tstety
Hail and fires mark thundery Sunday in Emmitsburg area
Large hail reported in Emmitsburg during a half hour thunderstorm as dry woods fed two forest fires on South Mountain near Burkittsville. Fires covered about five acres total while showers extended into Thurmont and Taneytown and cooler air moved in overnight.
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Emmitsburg
South Mountain
Mercury
Thurmont
South Mountain Farm
Wolfsville
Pennsylvania
Forest Land
Taneytown
Carroll County
Burkittsville
Lamb’s Knoll
Marion Hoffman
Middletown Valley
Gambrill State Park
Frederick
Damag
Fined For Driving Car Onto Lawn
A driver was fined for driving onto a lawn at the home of T. Edgie Russell at Rosemont and Lindbergh avenues, causing about 56 dollars in damage. Donald M. Henderson of Burkittsville was found guilty of destruction of property and reckless driving, with fines and costs totaling 20 dollars. Multiple defendants faced charges for speeding, signaling violations, and other offenses, with sentences ranging from fines to jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Edgie Russell
Rosemont
Lindbergh Avenues
Rosemont Avenue
Lindbergh Avenue
Donald M. Henderson
Burkittsville
H. Reese Shoemaker Jr
Set
Norman Dietz
de Fendant
James H. Belcher
Poolesville
Alan D. Martin
U. S. 15
Point of Rocks
Belcher
L. A. G. Hedden
Patrick Street
Charles L. Claynpoole
Hedden
Richard D. Baer
B and O Avenue
East South Street
Baer
Charlies A. Bartholow
Frederick
RFD 5
East Patrick Street
South Carroll Street
Maritini
Bartholow
Emma Mercer
Frederick County
Shoemaker
Arnold A. Flook
Flook
South Court Street
Paul Mossburg
John H. Finn
Roanoke
North Market Street
Richard Ruthvin
Raymond L. Weedon
Jefferson
Maryland Officials Urge Patience With Tax System Rollout
Maryland residents were urged to be patient as the new pay as you go income tax system starts. Comptroller J Millard Tawes noted this first year requires extensive work and there may be delays in refunds amid brisk market inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sarely
New York
Tawes
Ian
Bricker Seeks Federal Rules Citing Network Stranglehold
Senator Bricker alleges CBS NBC and their 73 northeastern affiliates hold an unprecedented economic stranglehold on the industry and call for federal regulation. CBS disputes the claim citing FCC files and noted 1954 net incomes. Also reported: two hub cap thefts in York and Stewart Manor. City crews begin repairs on the Court House park fountain bottom damaged by tree roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington (m
Bricker
Ohio
Columbia Broadcasting System
National Broadcasting Co
CBS
Federal Communications Commission
NBC
Harold Betty
York
South Bentz Street
Thomas Farrell
Stewart Manor
Motter Avenue
Mth Street
Court House Park
Committees Act On Custom Of Years
State central committee members debate whether recommendations for Frederick County School Board seats come from law or habit. Chairman Bowlus says no law requires it and that party committees historically make Governor’s local recommendations. Other committee members named. Police report a man found lying on a trestle with injuries after a weekend in Gettysburg. Mansfield charged with intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frederick County
Republican State Central Committee
Bowlus
John C. Derr
Monrovia
Hilda B. Croghan
Frederick
Grayson Doub
Myersville
Edward W. Eich
Mehr F. Wachter
William R. “Entz
Thurmont
Mitchell Mansfield
Eisenhower
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Presidental
Patrick Street
Senhower
William Relaxation
Gettysburg
Staley
Mansfield
Anti Polio Shots to Be Given May 10
County health officer Dr Burgess announced that first and second anti polio shots will be administered at 9 30 in the morning on May 10 at Winchester Hall. Only those with advance appointments will be inoculated, and the program targets children aged one to 16. no third shots are planned yet due to limited vaccine supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hall
Forbes Burgess
State Health Office
Burgess
Frederick High to Host Eighth Annual Council Convention
Frederick High School students have raised funds for the Eighth Annual Student Council State Convention to be held November 1 to 3. Local council deposits total 530 toward a 2,500 goal, with 430 from the home play Finder's Creepers and 90 from winter dances. Delegates cover 5 per delegate and sponsor. Wayne Mullin is state president. Louden Kiracofe leads the Frederick High council. Robert Mass and Janet Cook are incoming president and vice president. Robert Ferguson is faculty sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
Wayne Mulliican
Frederick High
Louden ‘Kiracofe
Robert Mass
Janet Cook
Robert Ferguson
Frederick
Khrushchev Signals Desire for Good U.S. Ties on Return From Britain
In Moscow Khrushchev stated the Soviet Union favors establishing good relations with the United States and will do everything to that end. Bulganin praised the British tour's political value while hinting at possible invitations to visit the U.S. Eisenhower urged friendly relations in a speech to editors. The scene followed a ten day Britain visit ending with wide applause at Moscow airport where thousands welcomed the leaders. Khrushchev noted mutual desire could reduce disagreements and advocated broader contact among socialist parties to ease tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Nikita Khrushchev
Moscow
Soviet Union
United States
Communist Party
Nikolai Bulganin
Bulganin
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Free World
Rostrum
Kaliningrad
Koenigsberg
Ordzhonikidze
Portsmouth
Eden
Tle
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L. J. Keller and Sons and Ferguson Co
Henry van Dyke
Lackawanna
Vida Frey
Cedar Grove
Carleton R-Dulling
Wilmington
Del
Kent County
Florence M. Higgins
Vester E. Higgins
Ike
Dewey Washington
Taylor
Thomas E. Dewey
Sen
Lehman
D-Ny
Dewey
National Gallery of Art
Mrs. Liddick, Hood Senior
May
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Congress
Fisenhower
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Dulles
Razer Weinberg
East All Saints Street
West All Saints Street
U.S
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