Police Work Outlined At Frederck Kiwanis Meeting
Capt Karl F Wright described rail police methods and theft schemes in a Frederck Kiwanis talk at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He noted the use of corrugated cases for freight, a Washington racket with a dishonest clerk and driver, and a "test baggage" powder method to trap suspects. Wright leads 326 officers across Baltimore and Washington with four women in uniform, while the meeting also announced a 200 gift to Frederick Memorial Hospital and honorary membership for Walter Fergies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl F.wright
Frederck Kinenis Club
Francis Scott Key
Baltimore and Ohio
Wright
Washington
Capt Wright
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Lmne
Point of Rocks
Harper's Ferry
W. Va
Winchester
J. Vernon Coblentz
Kenneth J. Metcalfe
Kiwanis Club
Frederick Memoral Hospital
Walter Fergies
Elub
Frederick J. Gentzler
York, Pa
L. L. Drumheiser
Packard Raises Prices Across Its Car Line
Detroit August 5 Packard Motor Car Co announced an immediate five percent average price increase on all current models. Increases vary from $92 to $200 as the company cited higher costs for steel parts brakes and wheels. Packard follows General Motors which raised prices two to six percent last week due to rising labor and material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packard
Detroit
Packard Motor Car Co
General Blotors Corp
General Motors
Action to Stop Jap Beetle in Frederick County
Public interest in eradicating Japanese beetles in Frederick County grows as the Rural Urban Committee of the Frederick Rotary Club plans a meeting chaired by Austin P. Renn. The Pomona Grange urges decisive action with Maryland Extension entomologist guidance, calling all farmers, canners and gardeners to join a countywide study and combat program.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Maryland
Harford
Cecil
Kent
Montgomery
Howard
Baltimore
Fredlenck
Yielp
Part Of Forty And Eight Initiation In Water System Street
A Forty and Eight initiation scene on Water System Street shows 17 new members of Voiture 155 being “initiated” with playful dares in Frederick. Photos depict aging veterans and participants, with a mix of humor and wartime references, culminating in a Legion Home gathering. A vintage locomotive is moved to a new model as the group plans to showcase at conventions. The city advances water system improvements with bids for pumping units, pipes, and a 1 million gallon steel tank, plus widening plans for South Market Street.
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American Legion
Orginal
George S. Rodock
Robert J. McConnel
Willam J. Mohan
Joseph H. J. Nestor
G. Ernest Lipps
Francis Scott Key Post
Edwin G. Creeger
Edwin €. Creeger
Thurmont
P. G
Uniongills
Charles H. Strein, Jr
Frank J. Keefer
Legion
Frederick
Maryland
Baltimore
New York City
Whitman, iRequardt and Associates
Death of Basil Gordon at 51 linked to Rocky Mountain Fever
Basil Gordon, 51, feature writer for the Baltimore News-Post, died last night. Family reports death likely caused by Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Funeral services for Gordon, an avid light plane pilot, were set for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falal
Baltimore
Basil
Gordon
Baltimore News-Post
Gordon in Front Royal Ticks Fever Suspected
Gordon spent a recent week in Front Royal Virginia and is believed to have fallen victim to fever developed from a tick bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Front Royal
City plans zoning work on old and new Frederick sections
The city, ready to proceed with street work, awaits final distance on a property portion. Jeff Grinnalds of Baltimore, a zoning engineer and consultant, is conducting surveys after being retained weeks ago. A new zoning ordinance covering both old and new Frederick sections is expected by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Techplan
Jefferson C. Grinnalds
Baltimore
Frederick
Triple Slaying Shocks Princeton Area
Officers rushed to a home east of Princeton Indiana after a hysterical telephone scream. They found two injured women, the apartment’s couple dead, and several hours later Roy Turpin, 48, was arrested and admitted to the triple slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
Here
Roy Turpin
James G. McDonald
Timonium Fair to Pick Prettiest Girl in Maryland
Timonium Maryland August 5 exhibits of jams and jellies may draw attention while five vie for the prettiest girl title at the 66th Maryland State Fair. Watt L Daiger president says a committee will select a successor to Edith Russell Leonardtown queen. Judges named and events listed through September 4 with prizes totaling about 56000.
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Timonium
Maryland
Watt L. Daiger
State Fair and Agricultural Society
Edith Russell
Leonardtown
Daiger
Andrew Johnston
Mirs
Eien Lillard
Baltimore
Henry A. Parr
BR. B Corbett
Henry L. Salisbury
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Barre Guild
Hammaker Brothers
Fagerstown. MD
Washington. DC
Whiteset Music
Cteross
Hagerstown
Helena Rubinstein
Allen
South Market
Raymond Shipley
FUNE
Monte Carlo
Zeiss Ikon
Agfa
Clanas Sportas Busch
Photo Sport Shop
S. Market St
Jay
E. Cline & Son
Funeral Directors
T Ambulance Service
Fhone
Norge
Frederick Welding Company
W. W. Patrick St
Belle Lot Beli
Lewis R. Deatzbaugh
W. Church ST
Western Maryland Trust
Members
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Tae
Ae Eley
Ban
Frederick, MD
General Acceptance Corporation
Third Streets
Frederick, Maryland
W. Fatrick St
Warner Bros
Gene Tierney
Rex Harrison
George Sanders
Poul Fy
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Fred Kohlmar
Hendrickson's
Europe
U. S
Army
Navy
Hendrickson
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