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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1947

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8

Heifer dies of traumatic pericarditis blamed on metal debris

A valuable heifer on a Mt. Pleasant farm died from traumatic pericarditis after a postmortem found a wire fragment in the carcass. Veterinarians note cows may swallow metal. officials offered to pay if DDT spraying caused the death. Hogs in Adamstown also died from food poisoning, with sources undetermined.

Mt. Pleasant J. B McClellan Adamstown Agriculture Department McClellan

Legion Convention In Baltimore Sees Strong Attendance Predicted

More than 24 000 official delegates from 192 posts are expected for the 29th annual Maryland Department convention in Baltimore. Topics include universal military training national defense and juvenile delinquency ahead of the National Legion Convention in New York August 25. Candidates for department commander include Samuel J Cohen Hagerstown Harry Alen Laurel and H Winship Wheatley Hyattsville. Downtown hotels report near full reservations as sessions open Wednesday with an election set for Sunday.

Baltimore American Legion Department of Maryland Maryland Department National Legion New York Samuel J. Cohen Hagerstown Harry Alen. Laurel H. Winship Wheatley Hyattsville

Frederick City Gains Increased Federal Airport Funds

Frederick is the sole Maryland city with a grant increase for airport construction this year, receiving 126 350 dollars to match 127 850 dollars in local funds. The plan includes land purchase, two runways, taxiways, grading, drainage, admin building, beacons, landing lights, wind indicator, boundary markers, and parking apron as part of a Class Three airport development.

Frederick Maryland Civil Aeronautics Administration Frederick City CAA Westminster Washington Westernport Denton Centerville T. P. Wright Congress Baltimore Friendship Church Cambridge Cumberland Salisbury Crisfield

Secretary Marshall to Speak Before UN Assembly

Secretary of State George C. Marshall plans a major address in mid September before the United Nations Assembly, according to the State Department. The planned speech will outline policy and reflect postwar international cooperation efforts.

Washington Marshall United Nations Assembly State Department

Family Reunion at Mt Tabor Park Sets 4th Sunday Date

The Comred Smith reunion held at Mt Tabor Park Rocky Ridge on July 27 gathered 138 members. Officers elected for the next year include President Charles E Riddlemoser Frederick vice president Spencer Boller Woodsboro secretary Charlotte Wireman Thurmont treasurer Posert Smith Frederick historian Martha Miller Thurmont. The fourth Sunday in July is confirmed as the standing meeting date with numerous attendees listed by name. Also notes on other attendees and family ties follow.

Comred Smith Mt Tabor Park Rocky Ridge Charles E Riddlemoser Frederick Spencer Boller Woodsboro Charlotte Wireman Thurmont Posert Smith Frederick Martha Miller Smith Bobby Bark James L. Smith James K. Smith Bettie Smith Airs Wiliam C. Smith Harry C Smith G. W. Trout Ernest McCleary Linda Sue Roy W. Smith Bie Henry Renstrom Allen Ruth Edwin Boller Charles H. Hahn Delores Nancy Hahn Gilmore Garst Ella‘ Grst Richard Virginia Garst Ignatius Lease George Margaret Charles Lease Luther Main Bettie Gordon Main Anthony Main Imogene Blain Anthony Blain Ann Main Maurice Main Baton Rouge la James Smith Nettie Stone Charlotte Trout Betty Smith

City Seeks Bids for 1,000,000-Gallon Water Tank

The City urges bids for a one million gallon elevated water tank and tower to support Frederick's growing system and regulate pressure. Bids for the tank close August 20, with separate bids to follow for foundation and pipe fittings as expansion continues. Delivery is uncertain due to material shortages and high demand.

Frederick South Carroll East South Streets W. Raymond Walter Mullinix Park

Baltimore mother sentenced for tying children to bed

In Baltimore on August 4, Mildred Chaplinski was sentenced to two years in the State Reformatory for Females after police described a filthy municipal housing project apartment where she tied her three-year-old son and two-year-old daughter to a bed. The children's father Adam, 23, is serving 18 years for assault and robbery, and the boy was found wandering naked outside the apartment. The children were placed in the care of the Department of Welfare.

Baltimore State Reformatory Charles E. Moylan Mildred Chaplinski Department of Welfare Adam Maryland Cora Wolfe Chaplinski

Maryland Road Plan Includes All Regions Say State Chief

Baltimore August 4 Robert M Heindelar head of the State Roads Commission says the new federal super network will mainly affect Baltimore Frederick and Hagerstown but other parts of Maryland will not be neglected. He discloses a 1630 000 road spending plan to link with federal highways while noting the eastern shore and western Maryland will receive new roads with urban system integration though the start date is uncertain. Heindelar questions the timing of bond issues authorized by the 197 General Assembly for 100 million dollars and will confer with Governor Lane before letting contracts due to high current costs.

Baltimore Maryland Robert M. Heindelar State Roads Commission Frederick Hagerstown Reindollar General Assembly Lane

Vaccine Develops Polio Immunity In Rats

Washington reports a Stanford team announces an infantile paralysis vaccine in Science that produced high immunity in cotton rats. In experiments with 24 vaccinated rats only one developed polio after exposure, versus 83 percent of 24 unvaccinated controls. human significance not stated. Also, a local softball team seeks games with Frederick County squads.

Washington Technical Journal Science Stanford University United States Central America Frederick County Mgr David Brown Third Street N. E Dupont Bold

Pack Flag Presented to Buckeystown Cub Pack Den 7

Pack flag presented for July as hotel organization of Cub Pack One. Buckeystown Den 7 received the flag at a meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs G L Thomas Jr. Second honors went to Yellow Springs. Denner Charles Thomas accepted for the cent. Flag to remain with the club for four weeks before renewed competition. Other members: Raymond White Frank Water Rudy Kelly Charles Keller Robert Kabrick.

Cub Pack Buckeystown den No. 7 G. L. Thomas, Jr Yellow Springs Denner Charles Thomas Cen Denner Thomas Raymond White Frank Watre Rudy Kelly Charles Keller Robert Kabrick

Badges Presented During Boys Meeting and Games

Badges were presented during the meeting and games were played by the boys in attendance.

Fastest Train Claims World Record Route

The regular passenger service from Swinton to London is reported to average 69.3 miles per hour, cited as the fastest in the world.

Swinton England London

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