Heights racing plans proceed despite injunction threats
Plans move forward for stock car races at a new Braddock Heights track near Jefferson District with labor day opening set for September 7. William F. Buck Suter says contracts with Northern Virginia Racing Association are signed, while local opposition argues the site may be a public nuisance. Suter asserts legal operation and urges residents to judge after opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Raceway
Braddock Heights
Wiliam F. (Buck) Suter
Frederick
Northern Virginia Racing Association
J. Roger Fisher
Suter
Jefferson District
Vindabona
Potomac Edison Company
Braddock District
Fisher
Frederick County
Rho
Ant
Apares
Jefferson Boulevard
T the Enterprise
Philip Hiteshew
Newton Kefauver, Jr
Gene Schell
Calvin W. Corum
Mountain Top Speedway, Inc
Cener
Changing Times in Gloucester and Nation
Gloucester observer Roger Babson reflects on postwar changes in the city and nation. He notes fishing profits, urban growth, Italian families, cultural institutions, concerns about religion, and a shifted military outlook. He urges work and prudent taxes, and cites Bible verses as a cure for worry. Also reports rising bank lending by Federal Reserve member banks about 10 percent to 56.44 billion for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Gloucester
Mass
New England
Russia
United States
Korea
America
Copsright
Pub. Fin. Bu. Inc
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Clark warns Communists would face full arsenal if truce breaks
General Mark W. Clark, addressing reporters at the Pentagon, said the Communists would be struck with any and every weapon available if they break the Korea truce. He did not name atomic arms, but implications include such weapons. The remarks come as he prepares to retire as supreme Allied commander in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mark W. Clark
Korea
Clark
Jas
Im i
Far East
Pentagon
Firemen End County Meet
One of the largest crowds in New Midway attended the firemen parade tied to the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention. The Emmitsburg Fire Department won $75 for most men in line with apparatus and band. Brunswick won for most men with apparatus but no music. New Windsor Ladies’ Auxiliary led the division, Westminster second. Taneytown drum corps and Hagerstown Civic Band won respective awards. Damascus and Hampstead took equipment and long-distance honors. Judges were Dorcus, Catshall, and Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Midway
Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association
New Midway Fire Company
Emmitsburg Fire Department
Brunswick
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
New Windsor
Westminster
Taneytown
Hagerstown
Damascus Fire Company
Hampstead
Harry C Dorcus
Gail Catshall
Woodsboro
George Keller
Romance and Color Shown at Frederick Lions Club Meeting
Freight agent E. France narrated the Western Maryland system’s romance and color at a Lions Club luncheon in the Key Hotel. The film highlighted cargo moving through Baltimore and Hagerstown, the diesel fleet, and the line’s historic roots, with special guests from Camp Detrick and local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll E. France
Western Maryland Railway Company
Frederick Lions Club
Francis Scott Key
South America
West
Spain
Italy
Orient
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Bridge Road
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Captain I. Johnson
E. L. Pease
Camp Detrick
F. D. Haugh
Potomac Edison, Company
Paul W. Strine
Ox/ Fibre Brush Company
L. J.martz
Frederick Brick’ Works
Noel H. Gross
California
Raymond Wilhelm
Texas
Charles ¥. Main
Byron Thompson
Merril Wachter
Angleberger
Bids Opened on Five Idle Bay Ferry Boats
The Maryland State Roads Commission opened bids today for five idle Bay ferries out of service since July 30, 1952. Bids and bidders were kept secret, with no immediate decision to accept or reject offers. Chairman Russell H. McCain said the move aimed to maximize price, while reserving the right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Maryland 4 H Club Week Draws 1300 Youths to UM Campus
The University of Maryland hosts 4 H Club week with 1 300 youths living as regular students for a week. The campers attend classes on campus, eat in the dining hall, sleep in dormitories and participate in tribal games, sports, crafts and dances. Participants say the week builds friendships and responsibility while learning new skills like cake baking and sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland
Maryland
University
Washington
Joan Peters
Cambridge
Dent Downing
Naylor
David Duval
David
Jane
Croome
Joyce Clark
Gaithersburg
Carol Evans
Vienna
Mac Remsberg
Middletown
Club
Springsbye
Thelma Alcartra
Arthur Rhoderick
Unionville
Maryland farm prices drop as costs rise in past month
Maryland farmers saw prices received fall about four points from the prior month while the prices paid index rose two points. Wheat led declines, corn held steady, hog prices rose for a seventh straight month as poultry and dairy rose in wholesale milk and eggs. Feed costs eased slightly helping feeding operations. Alexander Hamilton founded the Coast Guard in 1798.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
Maryland Crop Reporting Service
Rge
Maryland Dress Review selects 18 girls for H Club Week
In College Park on August 5 Maryland Girls were chosen from 70 entrants to participate in the Dress Review as part of the annual H Club Week. The event judged appearance color, fabric and trim, and construction with 18 listed entrants from towns including Ferndale Ridgely Westminster Cambridge Frederick Marriottsville Easton and Salisbury. The five day program ends Friday night drawing about 1200 participants in agriculture homemaking and recreational activities. Franks Teuton of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke on new uses of farm products including apparel made from new fabrics. Bonnie and Beverly Benson daughters of Secretary Benson modeled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Fighteen Maryland
Geraldine Riha
Ferndale
Suzanne Monnet
Adelina
Jacki E Dorsey
Prince Frederick
Lois Edith Fuchs
Ridgely
Marie Andre Summers
Westminster
Corrine Hoff
Windsor
Mable Potter
Cambridge
Ann Runkles
Frederick
Georgia Ann Masser
Mary Ellen Wilson
Marriotsville
Betty Ann Lusby
Kennedyville
Anita King
Boyd
Kathryn Harrison
Easton
Mary Ellen
Almyra Denny
Wye Mills
Barbara Lynch
Queen Anne
Sylvia ‘Bounds
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Bonnie
Beverly
Today
Sion
Sheriff Probes Shots and Stones at Substation
Sheriff Paul Buhrman said his office is investigating BB gun shots and stones at the Potomac Edison substation on Buckeystown Adamstown road. Robert L. Smith warns a hit on a vital spot could disrupt power. glass in instruments already broken. authorities suspect local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. Paul Buhrman
Potomac Edison Company
Buckeystown
Adamstown
Robert L. Smith
Williamsport
Pe, When They Tried To Enter It. There Is No Implication. Mr. Smith
Juvenesile dynamite danger revealed in Rosedale talk
A group of 14 boys in the Rosedale area faced a deadly plan this summer as they stored and experimented with dynamite from a local trailer. Chief Charles Main and dynamite expert Harold Earp explained the risks, noting that older nitroglycerine can detonate without a cap and that the pipe shrapnel could cause mass harm. No charges were filed, and parents and officials pledged safer handling and awareness to prevent future incidents.
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Rosedale
Rosedale Civic Association
Harold Earp
Wilson
Charles V. Main
Main
Mr. Earp
Mahoney visits in Western Maryland urge Democratic unity
Perennial candidate George P. Mahoney concluded a Western Maryland swing with handshakes and informal politicking and urged unity in Democratic ranks to avoid primaries next spring. He attended the Elks crab feast and visited Emmitsburg Brunswick and nearby areas. His executive secretary Larry Gender accompanied him as he met old friends and new acquaintances across county villages. Migrant workers arrive in Washington County for peach and apple harvests with state approved camps and barracks. 308 to 360 workers expected by peak, starting early November.
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Frederick
Maryland
Mahoney
Old Guard
Elks
Emmitsburg
Brunswick
Baltimore Democrat
Larry Gender
Hagerstown
Washington County
Matthew J. White
Hancock
Smithburg
Two Deaths Attributed To Rocky Mountain Fever
Dr. Deming of Allegany County deputy medical examiner announced that two Oldtown residents Noel Wayne McBride age é and Lola Nixon aged 43 died at Memorial Hospital after illness. Autopsy and organ analysis confirmed Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland WW
Mr. Deming
Allegany County
Rocky Mountain
Noel Wayne McBride
Lola Nixon
Oldtown
Memorial Hospital
Deming
Maryland Pvt Saylor Wounded in Korea and Freed in Armistice Exchange
Pvt Hall E Saylor of Frederick County Maryland the first Marylander released since the Korea armistice was wounded on the eastern front outpost in November and endured a long march to Pyongyang He was held at Camp 5 near the Yalu River then moved to Panmunjom for the Big Switch exchange He hoped for beer upon his return and declined initial press interviews but agreed to speak with a small group later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inchon
Korea
Hall E. Saylor
Ladiesburg
Frederick County
Maryland
Saylor
Pyongyang
Yalu River
Panmunjom
Munson
United States
Civitan Talk Highlights South America Cattle Trade
Civitans hear J Homer Remn aberg recount South American cattle experiences in Quito and Santiago Chile. He warns shippers about high altitude effects on cattle and notes low wages and strong U S dollar exchanges. The club approved prize funding for a doll judging event and announced an Annapolis district council meeting. A new member, Robert Firor, was inducted and guest Steve Oden attended. Henry Falk won the attendance prize. Women’s Guild Meets at Mt Pleasant Church With program on home missions and human rights, eleven members and a visitor attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Homer Remnaberg
Middletown
South America
Frederick Civitans
Francis Scott Key
Elmer Singer
John Lee Ponton
Remsberg
Quito
Ecuador
Santiago
Chile
U. S
Civitan
Linden Hills
City Recreation Department
Annapolis
Robert Firor
Steve! Oden
iHenry Falk
Women's Guild
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church of
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Barker
John Burrier
Clarence Cramer
William Anderson
William Delawter
Two Orsfield Men Sentenced to 20 Years Each
Baltimore August 6 two Orsfield men Roland P. Berman 30 and Thomas Bradshaw mm were each sentenced to twenty years in federal prison for burglary of Marion Station Post Office last July 3. They forced a door rifled mail and stole a revolver. The court heard both men had prior criminal records.
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Baltimore
Orsfield
Marion Station
Roland P. Berman
Thomas Bradshaw
U. S
Herbert MH. Hubbard
Parking Debate Drives City Hall Meeting Action
Mayor and Aldermen reviewed current and future parking problems at City Hall while the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce urged using parking meter revenues to fund off street parking and property purchases. The group praised leases and the East Patrick street lot but warned plans require an overall plan and city funds or merchant help.
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Chamber of Commerce
William H. Bartgis
G. W. Gallup
George Slagle
Denver Baynum
Oscar Hirsch
Sam Maples, Jr
East Patrick Street
South Court Street
Donald B. Rice
Board of Aldermen
Jefferson C. Grinnalds
Roney
Quyne
Shipley
Slagle
Garden Club
Frederick
North East Civic Club
North Market Street
East Fourth Street
W. Jerome Offutt
Smith Family Reunion Held at Braddock Heights Picnic
A Smith family reunion for the deceased Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith took place at Braddock Heights on August 2 with a large picnic. attendees hailed from Purcellville Lovettsville Frederick Baltimore New York New Cumberland Martinsburg Arlington Waterford Leesburg and other communities. The piece also includes gardening tips advising best times to cut flowers and proper diagonal cuts with sharp shears for larger petal pull.
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Knoxville
Paul Wickham
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bruce Miles
Arlington
Shirley
Sandra Rust
Ricki Embrer
Joan
Jere Brown
Helly Jane Price
Margaret Ann
Richard Fleming
Steve
Gary Parker
Billy McKimmey
Webster Martin
Sonny Smith
Donald
Donna Lee Wootten
Stephanie Woolford
Barbara Ann
Judith
Woodward Smith
Carole Hidebrand
Vicki Musser
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Heights
Babson
Idle Bay
Alexander Hamilton
U. S. Secretary of the Treasury
Coast Guard
Rilmer-Roetke Mudie
Tot Town
City Recreation Commission
Alice Love
Roberta Hartsough
Robi Roelke
Timmy May
Greg Marks
Butch Stonesifer
Bruce Stonesifer
Sandy Marks
Shirley Stonesifer
Kitten Best
Onna Snyder
Shirley Carroll
Butch Best
Richard Boyd
Busey
Warren Bowers
Cora Sayder
Robert L. Andrews
Lauretta Andrews
East Fifth Street
Fort Meade
Local Girls In Dress Review
Rosedale Boys
Richard A. Newman
Ralph S. Newman
Trail Avenue
Newman
Air Force
Sampson Afb
N. Y
Kessler Afb
Biloxi
Miss
Camp Kilmer
Rocky Mt
Pvt. Saylor
Civitans
Holstein Assn
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