Experimental Weed Killer Being Tested
A form of experimental weed killer Simazise is being tested in Frederick County cornfields and may be recommended for statewide use. University of Maryland agronomists and local agents observed promising results with two and a half months of weed control, noting high price and moisture dependence but potential for broader trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Mehra H. Ramsburg
Utica
James Stup
Paul W. Sandelmann
University of Maryland
Winchester Hall
Unemployment Brighten Maryland Week Claims Drop Hiring Up
Maryland employment data show 40,113 claims filed last week, down 4.7 percent from the prior week. 32,205 claimants drew benefits, down 2.6 percent. Industry hiring rose 44.8 percent to 19,930, led by food processing due to harvest activity. 833 claimants exhausted 26 weeks, now eligible for 13 more. Benefits paid totaled 1,023,511 dollars, down 2.8 percent. Seven U.S. vice presidents have died in office from natural causes. four presidents have died similarly, while three were assassinated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Department of Employment Security
Maryland Industries
Robert B Kimble
Underpass Plans Studied Near Belmont Avenue
Frederick officials and Rosedale Civic Association members studied a proposed underpass near Belmont Avenue to ease traffic on Fourth to Seventh streets closed by a bypass. State Roads Commission chair Hubert Bennett and SRC Traffic Director George Lewis met with Frederick leaders and local delegates at 604 Biggs Avenue to discuss safety and construction details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Sipass
Belmont
Hubert C. Bennelt
State Roads Commission
George N. Lewis Jr
SRC
George L. Bennett
Rosedale
Rosedale Civic Association
Lemuel Keller
Joseph F. Rhoderick
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Thomas G. Mohler
Frederick
State
Fort
Derrick
Charles V. “‘Ain
Maryland
House of Delegates
S. Fenton Hari ‘Ris
Joseph Payne
Richard F. Kline
Frederick Constructor
Land Use Plans Draw Interest in Frederick County
Officials of Frederick County and its municipalities show keen interest in land use plans prepared by the Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission staff led by County Planner Arthur Hatten and executive secretary J Alfred Catsail. They report valuable suggestions and broad alignment with the planning commission, with minor differences. Groups reviewed proposed sites for an underpass, examined a local survey by the Rosedale Civic Association, and discussed every facet of the issue. State Roads officials warned an underpass would cost about 50000 and require policing lighting and drainage, while promising to reexamine the matter. The Chesapeake Civitan International district quarterly council meets August 8–10 in Virginia Beach, with Frederick Civitan delegation set to attend. The 25th King Burdette family reunion is set for August 9 at Woodsville Hall after services at Wesley Grove Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Rosedale Civic Association
Brunswick
J. E. Cummings
Matternder
Chesapeake
Civitan International
Virginia Beach
Swank Cavalier Club
Frederick
Harry Madden
Arlandria
Robert E. Howell
Norfolk
Frederick Club
Foundation
King-Burdette
Woodsfield Hall
Wesley Grove Methodist Church
Fire parade victors and land use talks reported
The Vanguard band from Littlestown won top honors for best parade appearance with fire department units and a musical program at Thurmont, with Burgess Gilmore Trout named among prize recipients. Community leaders and officials discuss a county land use plan across multiple towns, with hearings and meetings slated through next week. A Washington bill to curb switchblade knives was passed by the Senate and sent to the President, aiming to curb juvenile weapon use. Magnuson noted most knives are imported and the measure reduces availability rather than banning them outright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Warren G. Magnuson
Thurmont Parade Draws Thousands In Spite Of Rain
Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 residents lined the Thurmont parade route as 45 units, down from 65, marched through Main Street to the fire department carnival grounds. Prizes totaled 75 dollars for Linlstown fire company and 75 for Gettysburg Blue and Gray Band, with several other awards for groups and floats. Weather delays and a late start did not dampen community spirit.
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Thurmont
Linlstown
Gettysburg
Starlighter of Westminster
New Windsor
New Windsor Ladies’ Auxiliary
Shepherdstown
W.va
Boonsboro American Legion
Thurmont High School
Main Street
Thurmont Fire Department
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U.S
Vanguard
Littlestown
Burgess Gilmore Trout
Walkersville
Roger J Zimmerman
Glenn Zimmerman
Robert McLaren
Millard Rice
Ralph Zimmerman
Hatton
Catsail
Emmitsburg
Clarence Frailey
Woodsboro
Myersville
New Market
Frederick City
DAD MA
Castleman
Verson R
Austin H. Rippeon
Ceresville
Poere
Williamson's Drug Store
North Market Street
Earl W. Burdette Frederick
Rte
Eelee F. F. Motors
Evergreen Pt. Rez
Cavetown
The
Cavetown Planing Mill CO
Enterprise
R. R. Rice
Market St
Patrick St
Dailey’s
Funeral Home
North Market St
Florence
Roy Sangle
LeGore
Charles Carpenter Gove Jr
Walter G. Eisiinger Jr
John Henry Roudle
Army Chemical Center
George Clifford Powell
Accokeek
James E. Shafer Sr
RFD
Charles Edward Hickman
Indianapolis
Frank Nz
Akron
Larry ‘T. Matthews
Detroi
Mich
U.S. Senate
Rebecca L. Felton
Georgia
Thomas W. Watson
Cunningham Falls
Don Coursey
Prescription
Pearre's
Noeacada Ete
FEEE
Kehne Furniture Co
South Market St
EEA
Hirst
BLUE
SEARS
W. Patrick ST
Frederick, MD
South Market Street
Motorolay Rooucts
Dial MO
Wayside
Davis
Frederick Shopping Center
Park ‘N’ Shop Discount Super Mart
Frederick Fair Grounds
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