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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
6
The Board of Election Supervisors accepted final certificates of candidacy for the September 18 primaries. Eight Democrats and Republicans filed for multiple offices including House of Delegates and Orphans Court. Contests loom for County Commissioner, State's Attorney, and State Central Committee with several incumbents seeking re election.
The text lists the Republican State Central Committee and State convention slates with no contests. It names Central Committee members John C. Derr Rosa V. Smith Emmett R. Bowlus John R. Johnson Wilson L. Roberson Pierce H. Gaver and delegates Grace C. Duvall Pearl A. Bader Charles McC. Mathias Jr Henry Reese Shoemaker Merrii Franklin Wachter tey E. Bowie Sterling L. Lenhart. It also notes uncontested nominees Edward D. Storm and Jacob E. Ramsburg for State Senator Harry D. Radcliff for Register of Wills James H. Falk for County Treasurer Elis C. Wachter for Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Clarence Carter of Point Of Rocks escaped serious injury after his station wagon left Route 28 near the Dicker son underpass, struck fencing and a power pole. He was taken to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda in favorable condition for observation, with Montgomery County officers Kenneth King and James T. Furlow investigating. An Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Department call was received.
Ambulance crew including Jon W. Price, President, and Chief W. L. Burdette, first aid specialist, were detained longer than expected delaying the firemen and Indies auxiliary meeting planned for their carnival next week.
In Rockville on Aug 1 the Montgomery County Charter Committee filed a slate of nine council candidates. Democrats include Malcolm H White John C Pugh George Lynn Woodruff William Brent Young and former mayor John C Post. Republicans are George F Nesbitt Lathrop E Smith Harold F Hammond and J Louis Monarch. Seven posts exist. Gardner said the slate will endorse other filed candidates to complete seven per party.
The guide notes that one should not write congratulations to the bride on a wedding card. Instead craft a neutral wish such as with all good wishes for your happiness, keeping the tone formal and thoughtful.
George P. Mahoney labeled Governor Lane an expensive luxury as he campaigned for the Democratic nomination for governor. He urged tax cuts and denounced the 2 percent sales tax, recounting tax increases under Lane, accusing political deals of steamrolling the levy and noting a blind delegate’s tearful vote change.
Mahoney blasted Lane and the Baltimore machine alleging excessive taxes and a costly political setup. He pledged tax cuts and a businesslike administration and warned of four more years of machine dominance. In Washington, the House approved a district defense bill empowering Commissioners and funded a new Civil Defense office. Pine-Mar Camp held services led by Raymond and Anna Edwards with future appearances by the Smith singers. A birthday party for Johnny Smith was hosted in Lewistown with games and gifts.
The House family of Burkittsville reports a large beetle haul after six days using five traps. They captured 98 gallons of Japanese beetles between July 22 and July 30, with 10 gallons by July 30, equaling about five gallons per day per trap. A green vegetative dye is noted as a landscaper aid to keep lawns green year round.
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