Foxville School Closure Sparks Board Feud and Transfer Debate
A Foxville delegation of more than 20 residents condemned the Board of Education decision to close the two room Foxville school and transfer students to Wolfsville Elementary. They argued notification failures and questioned the need while the board maintained the transfer improves education and is temporary until a new Hauvers District school opens. The meeting included weather fears and transport concerns as supporters cited Wolfsville’s unused classrooms and Foxville honors at Thurmont High.
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Board of Education
Foxville
Foxvile
Wolfsville
Ross V. Smuth
James A. Sensenbaugh
Hauvers
Sabiliasville
Frank Eccard
Beeard
Sensenbaugh
Eccard
Thurmont High School
Earhart
Fonville
Fearlle
Wee Women Liz Debates Title On New Card
In a humorous exchange, Liz questions a new business card reading generalissimo instead of vice president, suggesting a more proper title fits her role and the firm's image. The banter spotlights etiquette and branding concerns.
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Liz
Barn Fire in Barnesville Stirs Firemen Response
A medium sized wooden barn owned by W. B. Hilton in Barnesville was ablaze early afternoon. The saddle horse barn drew fire units from Upper Montgomery County and Hyattstown after the alarm was raised near noon.
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W. B. Hilton
Barnesville
Montgomery County
Hyattstown
Six Months Term for Bad Checks in Magistrate Court
Four charges of passing bad checks were proved against James B. Creager 42 of John Hanson Apts. He received a six month jail term to run as four 45 day sentences beginning July 7. Checks totalled about 85 dollars with most cash given in hand. Local merchants Meredith W. Wilson and Henry G. Haines testified restitution was not made. James Creager was jailed in Frederick County.
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James B. Creager
John Hanson Apts
Woody's
Weil Bros
Meredith W. Wilson
Woody’s Market
Wilson
Henry G. Haines
Byron Thompson
Frederick County
T. E. Panter Jr
Quinn Road
Painter
East Patrick Street
Marshal Davis
Davis
Samuel L. Crawford
Beckley
W. Va
Thompson
Fire Chiefs Association Plans Family Picnic at Gwynn Oak Park
The Maryland Fire Chiefs Association will hold its fourth annual Firemen's Family Picnic at Gwynn Oak Park on August 20. Last year the event drew representatives from 96 volunteer fire companies across seven states. A 2 p.m. parade will showcase firefighting equipment, ambulances, rescue squads, floats, bands, clowns, majorettes, and military groups, with about five trophies to be awarded to fire companies. Deputy Chief F Lee Cockey of the Baltimore County Fire Department leads the planning committee for what promises to be a large event.
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Maryland Fire Chiefs’ Association
Gwynn Oak Park
F Lee Cockey
Baltimore County Fire Department
Five Day Forecast Temperatures Near Normal With Scattered Showers
Temperatures will average near normal with minor day to day changes. Scattered showers Thursday and Friday and again Sunday or Monday will total about one inch. Normal highs are 80 to 87 and lows 64 to 70, except in the mid 50s in the mountains.
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Associated Press
Kennedy Pledges U.S. Support for Nationalist China at UN
President Kennedy pledges firm U S support for Nationalist China's United Nations membership and opposes Communist China entry. A White House communique notes talks with Nationalist Vice President Chen Cheng on Asia and Laos. Chen says the U S will use UN Charter powers to block Outer Mongolia admission. Nanking holds Security Council veto.
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Washington
Kennedy
U.S
China
United
White House
Chen Cheng
Chen
Berlin
Spots
Laos
United States
South Viet Nam
Outer Mongolia
World Organization
Security Council
No Maryland Units Listed in Alert for Call-up
Washington reported that no units from Maryland Delaware or West Virginia were among seven Air National Guard and Air Reserve outfits alerted Tuesday for possible call-up. The notice identified units in other states but gave no Maryland affiliations.
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Washington
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Air National Guard and
Air Reserve
Macmillan Calls For End Of Isolation In Britain Europe Move
London AP report cites Prime Minister Macmillan urging Britain to abandon isolation and join the six nation European Common Market. He argues the nation should lead from within as MPs debate the bid and prepare for a vote amid Conservative and Labour opposition. Kennedy names Edward Dumbauld to federal judgeship.
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London
Macmillan
Free World
House of Commons
Macmullan
Britain
Harold Macmillan
Planning consultant urges north Monocacy expansion and parkways
A Cincinnati firm recommends extending Monocacy Village North into the filtration plains with parkways along the western bank and creeks and liberal zoning for a South U S 355 industrial area. Odors from filtration plants may hinder expansion. public hearings will occur after submission and street, park and school plans are reviewed.
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Monocacy Village
Monocacy
Julian Tarrant
Ladislas Segoe
U.S 355
Evergreen Point
East Frederick
Tarrant
Smallberg Named Army Participant in Procurement Seminar
Alex Smallberg Director of Materiel Fort Detrick is named as the Army member of the Procurement Seminar on Chemical Research and Development at the Armed Forces Chemical Association annual meeting in Washington DC September 14 15 The panel includes Col onel D F Sowle John C Eden Marvin Marcus and others The keynote will be by Secretary of the Army Elvis Staker and the Chief Chemical Officer Marshall Stubbs The event gathers industry and military scientists and government officials for discussions on balanced power and development.
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Alex Smallberg
Fort Detrick
Department of the Army
Armed Forces Chemcal Association
Statler-Hilton
D F Sowle
Air Force
E P Bledsoe
Office of Naval Research
John C Eden
Air Force Systems Command
Marvin Marcus
Lummus Company
Marshall Stubbs
Wil
Hayward
Naval Operations
Frank Bllis
Office of
Cin and Defense
Smalberg
Jon
Fort Derrick Wil
Astronauts Ordered To Medical Center
Seven American astronauts are ordered to Lackland Air Force Base for several days of annual physical checkups at the military medical center. Arrivals included Navy Cmdr Alan Shepard Marine Lt Col John Glenn Jr Navy Lt MoS Carpenter and Navy Cmdr Walter Schirra Jr with Air Force Capt Virgil Gus Grissom also flying in from Orlando. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said the crew will undergo routine exams.
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San Antonio
Tex
America
National Aeronautics and Space
Washington
Lackland Air Force Base
Navy
Alan Shepard
John Glenn Jr
Mos Carpenter
Walter Schirra Jr
Air Force
Virgil
Gus) Grissom
Orlando
Fla
Space Agency
Donald Slayton
Leroy Cooper
Western ministers weigh Berlin crisis path to summit
A Paris Western foreign ministers meeting may lay groundwork for a fall Berlin crisis summit. White House and State Department officials cite possible Kennedy talks with allied leaders before year end. Khrushchev signals willingness to negotiate, but on terms Western powers deem unacceptable.
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Washington
Paris
Berlin
White House
Pierre Salinger
Kennedy
Dean Rusky
Couve de Murville
Lord Home
Britain
Heinrich von Brentano
West Germany
Premer Khrushchev
Nikita
Khrushchev
John J. McCloy
Communists Tighten Control at Rail Points Near Berlin
West Berlin officials report increased Communist police checks at rail crossings around the city amid threats from East Germany. Eyewitness accounts describe intensified controls. about 800 East Berliners quit jobs under pressure to join the Communist system. Escapes from East to West Berlin persist as refugees arrive at about 1,500 daily.
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Brandt
Ernest Lemmer
der Kurier
Fulbright
East
West Berlin
Moon Life Plans Revealed for Lunar Station Study
In Baltimore AP reports tentative plans for manned moon bases by Martin under NASA contract. A decade or more may be needed, with insulated shelters, remote controlled boring gear, push-button construction, and three key roles for humans: decision-maker observer and maintainer.
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Baltimore
John de Nike
Martin
Martin Co
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
de Nike
Moon
Robbery at Uniontown Bank Branch
The Uniontown Bank Branch of the Birnie Trust Company was robbed about 12 30 p m today. A suspect was later arrested in Reisterstown by the State Police. More than 2000 dollars were stolen. Grace A Smelser was alone in the bank. Roadblocks were set as authorities linked this to a recent similar holdup at Union Mills.
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Uniontown
Birnie Trust Company
Charles Arnold
Reisterstown
Grace A. Smelser
Westminster
New Windsor
Westminster Trust Company
Union Mills
Three Break-Ins Reported In County Overnight
State Police investigated three break ins across the county. At Pontiac Inn near Evergreen thieves broke a front door glass and stole cigarette lighters beer a watch and other items worth about 35 dollars. Corrina’s Diner along U S 15 saw alarmed machines smashed and cash taken. Perry’s Garage in Point of Rocks reported a used tire an antifreeze tester and other items. value under ten dollars.
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Pontiac Inn
Rt. 355
Evergreen
Corrina’s
U.S. 15
U.S. 240
Scott W. B English
Corrina
English
Perry’s
Point of Rocks
Henry I. Stafford
Dwelling Bought for Parsonage by Eastern District
The Eastern District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance bought a two story brick dwelling at Magnolia and Evergreen avenues for about $17 300 to serve as a parsonage. Built on a 30 by 125 foot lot, it was sold by Harper and Lor etta M Rankin of Baltimore County. Rev J Warren Rhodes of Hurlock Md will move in tomorrow and the church hopes to attract a larger congregation than the current dozen.
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Pennsylvania
Christian and Missionary Alliiance
Magnolia and
Evergreen Avenues
Magnolia Avenue
Evergreen Avenue
Harper
Loretta M. Rankin
Baltimore County
J Warren Rhodes
Hurlock, Md
Staley Park
Rain May Continue Through Monday
Light showers that began early today are expected to persist through Monday per the airport weather observer. Temperatures cooled to 35 by Tuesday with a 67 reading overnight, and about one inch of rain is anticipated before Monday.
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United States
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Cpl
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Fire Chiefs Assn
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Newington Conn
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C Burton Cannon Jr
Charles V. Sanner
Dumbauld
Edward Dumbauld
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Planning Commission
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Detrick
Medical Center
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