Pleasant Weather Returns to Frederick Amid Cloudy Skies
Pleasant weather returns to Frederick with 71 degrees at noon and highs possibly in the seventies. Skies remain cloudy with no rain locally, while Hurricane Connie is not yet affecting the area. Cool nights continue, following a record 81-degree high after a stretch of 90s. Farmers report mixed corn and bean crops, winds flattening stalks and drought-stricken hay, with more rain needed.
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Frederick
Virgina
Connie
Sears Will and Horne Will Probate Estates in Greenfield
The will of Edward Charles Sears, a Greenfield resident who died suddenly, was probated in Orphans Court. Bequests include $300 to a sister who predeceased him, $100 to nieces Eileen Redmond and Violet Davis, $50 to other nieces and nephews, and shares to the children of deceased siblings. The residue from personal property sale goes to surviving sister and nieces and nephews. executor Iva Sears predeceased the testator. The estate includes a farm in Lihana district placed in trust for income to family. The will of Wes Bifie L Horne appoints his son and daughter in equal shares, with real estate sale powers granted to the executor. The estate heirs include a daughter, Mrs Mainarot Vieadle, and son Walard Herine. Administrators are named for the Wickman estate with no valuation stated.
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Edward Charles Sears
Greenfield
Orphans Court
Minnie J. Gregg
Eileen Redmond
Violet Davis
T Louella Gregg
Loraine Flohr
Catherine Gregs
Paul Gregg
Willie Gregg
Roscoe Crees
Mildred Floh
Mr Sears
Lillie Cooley
Wiliam H Sears
Linwood
Varese Sears
Bertha Strube
Earl T., Russell
Frank Strube
Connie Shaffer
Sears Tott
Lateacre
Lihana
Coaley
Grege Aller
Gregg
Iva T Sears
Cattley
Iva
Posselt Strube
Fulton Sears
Wok
Sam
Quatr
Salas
Wade
Vase Fox
George Z
Wes
Horne
Mainarot Vieadle
Walard Herine
Stair
East Third Street
Imrth
Caitton
Batam Gardner
Glenn E. Riehl Moewes Fikman
West Potomac Street
Brunswick
Emmett Quincy Wickman
Bill Stern Hurt in Auto Accident Near New York
ABC radio sportscaster Bill Stern, 48, was seriously injured in a single car crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. He suffered cuts bruises and possible broken ribs and internal injuries and was unconscious when taken to Jewish Memorial Hospital in Purchase, New York.
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New York
Bill Stern
ABC
Henry Hudson Parkway
Jewish Memorial Hospital
Stern
Purchase
N.Y
Former County Resident Dies At 82 Ranneberger
Lee Ranneberger longtime Frederick County farmer and active Agri cultural Society leader died at Gross Rest Home Guaneti PA at age 82. He farmed in Ballenger district and later lived with his son Mehrt in Philadelphia. Survived by five sisters and nieces. funeral arrangements pending.
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Lee Ranneberger
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Gross Rest Home
Guaneti
Ranneberger
Feagaville
Ballenger
Mehrt Ranneberger
Philadelphia
Charles
Martha ‘Thomas Knouff Ranneberser
The
Agricultural Society
Frederick Fair
Board of Election Supervisors
Frederick County
Edward Dyer
Nellie Keller
Bessie Shaif
Millard Haines
Dorsey Culler
East Church Street
M. R. Etchison and Son
365 Calls Answered By Ambulance In One Year
United Fire Company's emergency ambulance completed its first year last month with 365 calls averaging one per day. It carried 372 patients on 363 calls and handled all types of emergencies from heart attacks to auto accidents. The unit, operating 24 hours daily since July 2, 1954, employs six drivers and is directed by Dr. James Allarone.
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Unite
United Ambulance
Ernest M Shank
C. Edgar Miler Jr
R. Elwood Shankle
Kenneth C. Keeler
Robert E. Miller
Robert J. Shankle
Amiiane 14
James Alarrone
Linganore Water Temperatures Reach Sweltering Levels
Readings at Linganore filtration plant last week showed near bath-warm water while Frhing Creek water ran cooler. The average around 60 degrees, with Linganore supply heating up and Fred Erik flames cooling the scene.
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Frhing Creek
Frederik
Tlinganore
Bar Haiseholeer
Lel
Hagerstown Couple Hurt In Highway Crash
A West Hagerstown couple, Mberl A. Bocson and Emma V. Welch, were injured when their car left U S 10 near Clog Spring and rolled over. Bocson had a possible fractured humerus and scalp laceration, Welch suffered a skull fracture. both were hospitalized in Washington County Hospital. Hoover to celebrate birthday with boyhood home dedication as national shrine in Newberg Oregon.
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Hagerstown
Clog Spring
Mberl A. Bocson
Emma V. Welch
Frederick
Bocson
Nightly Police Checks Highlight July 1955 in Frederick
Frederick city police average 140 checks of businesses per night as July totals show 957 complaints, led by 270 building complaints. Chief Charles V. Main says checks, many with front and back inspections, aim to deter unlawful entry. Four house checks occurred. disturbances ranged from barking dogs to alleged murder. Injuries rose to 43 with seven months, and one fatal accident occurred that year.
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Frederick City
Charles V. Main
Tha A Am Cyan Eas
Cars Crash In Manhunt In Fruitland Md
Three men injured and four vehicles damaged as a police manhunt for a thwarted bank robber leads to a Maryland 529 crash. Sgt. Robert Longfellow 23 and other posse members were hurt while the fugitive remained at large. Vehicle damage estimated at 7200 dollars.
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Fruitland
Pha Nosse
Robert Keith Longfellow
Salisbury
Maryland
Morris D. Dubois
FBI
Connie Moves North As Hurricane Connie Targets Atlantic Coast
Miami Weather Bureau issued a 9 a.m. EST bulletin as Hurricane Connie advances northwest at 1 to 11 mph. Center about 470 miles east of Jacksonville and 370 miles south of Cape Hatteras, with winds near 135 mph. Seas rise 150 to 300 miles outward. Carolinas face most critical 12 to 24 hours. small craft warned off Atlantic approaches from Cape Cod to Cape Hatteras. Coastal residents from North Carolina to Georgia placed under hurricane alert.
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Miami Weather Bureau
Connie
Jacksonville
Cape Hatteras
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New England
Massachusetts
Carolina
Carolina Capes
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Carolinas
Atlantic
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South Carolina
Couta Lake al
Georgia
Savannah
Names Ahead Of Time Cause For Pentagon Breach
Washington dispatch reports F Newsmen in Korea released the names of 10 soldiers killed in a truck accident before next of kin notifications. The Army investigates how the breach occurred while identifying casualties of the 243d Division near Kimpo Air Base. Mothers of two soldiers questioned the early disclosure. An Army spokesman said only four names had reached the adjutant general, and a communications delay may be involved. All armed forces follow withhold policy until families are informed. Bicycles inspected under city program at Staley Park as inspection teams begin rounds in the north-city area at Sialex Park on Wednesday.
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Korea
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8Th Army
Seoul
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Sialex Park
FBI Nabs Wanted Man Seen On TV Panel on CBS
James Marshall Shovers 27 known as Jimmy Mitchell was identified by FBI after viewers recognized him from a CBS What’s My Line panel. He had traveled from Detroit five weeks earlier to exhibit elephants at Jones Beach NY and was later charged with auto theft in Royal Oak and selling a vehicle in Glens Falls.
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Atria
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Kelly
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Ames Marshall Shovers
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Jones Beach
Long Island
Showers
Jimmy Mitchell
Theeloston Plagam
Ince
Vmhanv
N.Y
Royal Oak
Glens Falls
Brooklyn
Pre School Bus Inspections Planned Ahead of School Start
The county prepares for its annual pre school inspection of all public school buses before September opening. Some 19 county owned and about 90 contracted buses operate locally with overhaul work underway. Inspections occur with a team including Transportation Supervisor Paul L Hoffmaster and DMV and insurer experts over two days at multiple city and county locations. Last year the fleet carried over 7 800 students five days weekly. Washington county operates 47 county owned buses and 32 contracted buses serving around 8 500 pupils.
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Halfmaster
Department of Motor Vehicles
Insurance Company
Ple
Uhe Bua Sideo Ne Gis
Couity
Washington County
Crops Escape Major Damage Despite Dry Maryland Report
Maryland and Delaware crop reporters say most crops escaped serious harm from a dry spell through July into early August. The Farm Extension Service notes corn soybeans fruit and some vegetables show benefit from recent rains though central areas report spav es and peaches show minor effects. Watermelons incur little impact and the overall outlook remains cautiously favorable ahead of forthcoming rains.
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College Park
Maryland
Delaware
Seia
Farm Extension Service
University of Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Five Day Forecast With Variable Showers Across Regions
Weather outlook predicts clearing by Friday with fair conditions Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures near normal with highs around 81 west and 80 east, lows 55 to 65 by region. Rain showers expected on mountains and along the coast, with scattered activity. Continuous monitoring advised for travelers and farmers.
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Legislative Council Western Maryland junket tour
The Legislative Council and five special subcommittees will tour Garrett and Allegany Counties this week meeting nightly at the Fort Cumberland Hotel in Cumberland. A discussion on probing the State Roads Commission is expected. Gov McKeldin faces criticism from Del Simpkins over the investigation. A Green Commission study, a visit to the Green Ridge forestry ramp near Flintstone, and talks on unemployment compensation law changes tied to guaranteed wage contracts are planned with subcommittee leaders Sen Goodman and Sen Dempsey directing sessions.
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Legislative Council
General Assembly
Maryland
Garrett
Allegany
Fort Cumberland
Cumberland
State Roads Commission
del. Simpkins
D-Somerset
McKeldin
Roads Commission
U.S
Hagerstown
Meryland
Green Ridge
Flintstone
Allegany County
Department of Public Welfare
Goodman
D-Balto
New Germany
Garret
Sen
Dempsey
Dialto
Kiwanians To Hold Reedysville Picnic Tonight
Frederick Kiwanians gather at Taylor Park Reedysville for annual picnic at five o clock with no rain expected though mid morning and afternoon skies partly cloudy. Several members met in Blue and Grey room of the Franers for the noon luncheon. J Vernon Cablentz announced Kits Day will be September 24 with William Tell as general chairman and other committee members named. A Brunswick fight led to a lacerated tongue for a man treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Former Postmaster Gus Alotter sold his residence on East Seland Street to Dr Horace F Kline Jr. possession expected around October 1.
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Frederick Kiwanians
Taylor Park
Reedysville
Seoth Koy Hoel
J. Vernon Cablentz
William FL Tell
Louis Ef, Enchelberger
J. Milton Brunk
Charles Ko Taylor
Donald S Brown
Thomas S Glass
Parade Charman
William EL Zimmerman
Dantres
Carlton Males
Worther
Robert Porter
Joseph Mc Rhae
Phve Comiotioe
Wilam F Wallace
Tongle
Brunswick
Frederick Mersmial Hospital
Gus K Alotter
Ws East Seland Street
Horace F. Kline Jr
Freed Airmen Reach Homes This Week
Tokyo reports eleven U S airmen freed after 32 months in captivity will depart for Travis Air Force Base California via Midway and Hawaii. Col John Knox Arnold and ten others start home this weekend after release by Red China. They prefer not to have a mass reunion at Travis and travel in pairs or threes.
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Air Force
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Alaska
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Uae
Travis
Tachikawa
Daniel C. Schmidt
Redding
Calif
Mona Oaut
Charles Cowarding
Red Cross
Schmidt
Harry M, Benjamin Jr
Worthmason
Minn
C . Thompson
Important Babe Ruth Game On Wednesday
The Frederick Babe Ruth League leaders Excelsior face Price Electric Company in a pivotal Wednesday evening clash at Westbury Field. The result will shape second place and determine if a three way battle for third and fourth emerges, affecting playoff qualification for the top four teams. Also noted a delay due to rain and a separate incident reports a laceration injury to Waites, 28, from Walkersville after a car door struck him, treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Excelsior
Price Electric Company
Tomahan
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Price
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Henrg
Eventosuire
Masai der
Champon
Seven More Injured In Outbreak at Wolmi Island
Riot unrest around Wolmi Island near Inchon escalates as seven US soldiers are wounded, raising total American injuries to 22 since riots began. Demonstrators clash with police, tear gas and blank rounds used. clashes also reported in Pusan with casualties. Protests inflamed by Rhee ultimatum demanding UNSC withdrawal within a week as Korean troops bolster security on the island.
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Inchon
Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission
Wolmi
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ROK
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Pusan
Toy Kunsan
Taegu
Kangnung
8Th Army
Republic of Korea
NNSC
U.N. Command
Will He Try For $64,000
In New York opera trivia contestant Gino Prato, a 55 year old Bronx shoemaker, weighs whether to risk his $32,000 on the CBS TV show’s grand prize. If he fails he still earns $3,000. a win adds prestige and a new $10,000 yearly goodwill post for American Biltrite Rubber Co.
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Opera
Gino Prato
Bronx
Cave
Prato
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Manhattan
American Riltrite Rubber Co
Chelsea
Mags Hissear
Final Games Today In State American Legion Junior Title
Final two games of the State American Legion Junior Baseball championships, postponed yesterday due to wet grounds, slated for today at College Park. Hagerstown meets Silver Spring in the morning, winner to face Baltimore Westport for the state title. Rivers conditions noted with Monocacy muddy at Frederick Junction and Potomac cloudy at sides, clear near Point of Rocks.
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Mid
American Legion
Hagerstown
Silver Spring
Baltimore Westport
Frederick Junction
Potomac
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