Former City Resident Drowns In Kanawha River
Jerome J. Hoffman Jr. a former city resident, drowned in the Kanawha River near Charleston West Virginia late Sunday afternoon. Family reports the river was being dragged for him this morning. Hoffman had left eight years ago to work as a truck driver for Bell Transportation near Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome J. Hoffman Jr
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha River
Hoffman
Bell Transportation Company
Tansportation Company
Five Cases Tried Today In Frederick Court
Five cases were tried before Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield Jr in Trial Magistrate's court this morning. Thomas Tierney was found guilty of loitering and sentenced to 30 days in default of a $50 fine. Melvin J Gorman received 30 days for failing to deliver a title. Burkett was given suspended six month sentence for non support, contingent on providing for his family. Delmar Speak was found not guilty of failure to grant a right of way. Francis Kerstetter was fined $25 for operating on a foreign license.
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Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr
Washington
Thomas Tierney
Bernard E. King
Mam
Shireffield
Melvin J. Gorman
RED
Frederick
Gorman
L. C. Clark
Harry Vernon Burkett
Mary-land House
Mary-land House of Correction. 3Frs. Anna Mary Burkett
Sheffield
Burkett
Delmar L. Speak
Redwood
Enue
U.S. 40
H. J. Frost
Allen ¥. Bennett
Francis Kerstetter
North Mar
Ket Street
William F. Davis
U. S. 15
Maryland
Catoctin Furnace
Khrushchev Switches Today To Secret Talks
Soviet leader Khrushchev abandons public speeches for secret talks in Grindelwald Switzerland during his sixth East German stay. He will meet Walter Ulbricht then Mikoyan and Gromyko for political and economic discussions on East Germany's export program and satellite cooperation ahead of the West German election.
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Berlin
Nikita Khrushchev
Grindelwald
Switzerland
East Ger
Eiger
Iwco
Khrushchev
Cool Canadian Air Surges Into U S Midwest and South
Canadian air pushes into the northern Plains through the mid Mississippi and Ohio valleys and Great Lakes, bringing cooler temps and scattered showers. The warm humid air remains across the Gulf states into the southern Plains, with more showers possible. The tail end of tropical storm Bertha dissipated in northeast Texas, bringing beneficial rains to farmland and some crop damage concerns.
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Associated Press
Plains
Bertha
Texas
Two Held After Series of Robberies In Area
City police report two white men, Howard Hillery of Inwood and Benny Powers of Gaithersburg, arrested in connection with a spate of break ins and larcenies targeting used car lots and a sporting goods store. Recovered were eight revolvers and 500 rounds of ammunition. Cadillac found abandoned, and police recovered most firearms at Hillery and Powers' locations. News notes include weather, water supply, and radar on Sunday.
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Sporting Goods
Howard Mineth Hillery
White
Inwood
S. and
W. Motors
West Patrick Street
Parkway
Hillery
Montgomery ‘County
Powers
Gaithersburg
Powrs
Airy
Moyer Motor Company
West South Street
Shank
Jefferson
West South Streets
S. and W. Motors
Offic
Shank’s
S and W. Motors
Shanks
Delphey’s
Charles V. Main
Ben Phobus
Ellis Carty
Norman Dietz
Community Feeds 1400 For Sons Return From Service
In Guilford Virginia farmers hosted a three day barbecue to welcome home twin sons Alfred and Wilfred Franklin from Army service. About 1400 diners received 2600 pounds of beef from a Holstein steer named Sampson and 300 bushels potatoes plus 50 bushels onions. Attendance drew visitors from New England states and several countries.
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Guilford
Warren Franklin
Mont Town
Franklin
Alfred
Wilfred
Sampson
Truck Driver Questioned in Maryland Murder Probe
A 3 year old Prince Georges County truck driver was questioned in connection with the murder of Mrs. Margaret Virginia Harold. Police pressed for suspect identification while noting ongoing surveillance and tire impressions at the scene. In other local news, an auto and pickup collision in Hagerstown left alleged injuries, and a Dutch train crash near Eindhoven killed at least six with dozens injured.
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Ferndale
Bid
Prince Georges County
Anne Arunde
Margaret Virginia Harold
Wilbur Wade
Roy D. Hudson
Harold
Annapolis
Wade
Xeanece
2Nd Army
FS Meade
Hudson
Hej
Steen
Amne Arunde
Hagerstown
Jefferson
Vail
Samuel H. Bukenstaff
Sue Ann Bukenstaff
Myersville
Isix
Eindhoven
Netherlands
Acht
Best
South Holland
Jockeys Weigh Civil Rights Bill Amid Ragweed Debate
Amid a legislative wrangle over the civil rights bill, House leaders seek a Senate compromise while noting that ragweed pollen worsens hay fever in autumn. Health officials urge landowners to clear weeds, and some lawmakers push to move the bill to a conference to reconcile differences.
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Washington
Forbes H. Burgess
House
Senate House
United States
Pacific Northwest
Calilio
Eisenhower
Arizona
New Mexico
Florida
Maine
Mening
Sen. Thurmond
DSC
Hood College hosts nine summer conferences this year
Hood College in Maryland welcomed nine summer conference groups totaling 2,775 attendees. The programs ran for four days on average, with 33,883 meals served and use of dormitories, dining rooms, classrooms, and the Coffman chapel. Groups included Potomac Synod of the United Church of Christ and the American Junior Red Cross, among others, with arrivals staggered over five weeks.
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Hood
Hood College
American Junior Red Cross
College
Helen Little
Teolese
Potomac Synod of the United Church of Christ
Episcopal Conference of the Province For
Washington
Presbyterian i Synod of
Baltimore
Red Cross
Woman's ‘Baptist Missionary Association
Women's Guild of the United
Model Air Plane Meet Draws 800 at Airport Contest
About 800 people attended the fourth annual model airplane contest hosted by the Exchange Club at the airport. Carlton Molesworth won the senior trophy for most points. Grayson Haller Jr. took the junior and stunt flying trophies. Molesworth also earned a second prize in the free flight class. Contestants came from Maryland to New Jersey. Austin Bohn led the club as president with Morris Rhian directing and Charles Poole as operations chair.
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Exchange Club
Carlton Molesworth
Young Grayson Haller Jr
Frederick County
Molesworth
Haller Jr
Haller
Roy Plunkard
iGas House Pike
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
Delaware
Iowa
Washington
New Jersey
Austin Bohn
Morris Rhian
Charles V. Poole
James Estate Divided Among The Relatives
The will of the late William Baker James probated by the Orphans Court names beneficiaries. A granddaughter receives 1000 dollars, widow Cartie James holds a life interest in the remainder, and the estate is to be divided among Irving B. James, Mrs Bernard Davis, and Mrs John Miller. Executors are Mrs James and Irving James. The will dated March 10 1948 was witnessed by Harold Frushour and Marilyn Moore.
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William Baker James
Frederick Contractor
Orphans Court
Robert S. Rothenhoefer
Cartie James
Irving B. James
Bernard Davis
Airs
John Miller
Swiss Anti Communist Clash at Zurich Station
Several hundred anti Communist students clashed with Swiss youths returning from Moscow at the Zurich railway station. Police said several people were injured as the protesters toppled luggage and a Moscow traveler’s banner. Five protesters were briefly taken into protective custody.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Moscow
Hungary
Five Day Forecast for Casals Arrives in England
The report notes 80 year old Casals and his 20 year old bride Marta arriving aboard the liner Anjinch. The five day outlook from Maryland and Delaware shows fair and cooler conditions Tuesday, fair and cool Wednesday, warming Thursday and Friday, with scattered thundershowers Friday or Saturday. Temperatures average 2-4 degrees below normal.
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Weather Bureau
Toc i Gedissgen
William B. Burall
Fishing Creek
Burall
Linganore
Brunswick
Associated Press
Maryland
Delaware
Plymouth
England
Prelo Casals
An-jinch
Marta
Fred
Jing
Osbrick Junction
Hagers
Potomac
Jaight
Weverton
Skin Divers Cause Trouble for Fishermen at City Pier
In Miami Beach anglers complain of skin divers who cut lines and nets underwater and jiggle lines. Lt Kedrersky says divers elude patrols by swimming away as fishermen report lost catches and damaged gear. Meanwhile reports note Alps deaths, two drownings near Annapolis, and missing climbers after Alpine incidents.
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Miami Beach
City Pier
Jeny Kedrersky
Kedrersky
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East South Street
New
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DFA
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Independent Hose Company
City Health Department
Arosa
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U.S
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Bernardston
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Fio
Benenene
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Istvan Adam
Britain
Menacle
Homer Fenstermaker
Louisville
Harris Lillie
Lillie
Donia
Dio
Church of Christ
Lutheran Summer School of the
Synod of Maryland
Maryland Baptist Summer Assembly
Luther League of the American Lutheran Church
Washington Wi
Fusion
Anthony Doria
Johnny Dia
Doria
Secetary
Allied Industrial Workers Union
AFL United Auto Workers S Union
UAW
Afl-Cio
Dora
Encing
Calif
Senators
Dio J
New York City
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Midwest
Teamsters Union
Hoffa
Offa
Tas
Sue
Joinio
James R. Reid
Francis
Scott Key Post
American Legion
Jhis
Hancock
Reid
White's Ferry
C_ and O. Canal
White's
Ferry
William Bartholow
Casper F.betson Jr
Robert
lPeace
Robert Pellicot
Milton
Hendrickson
David O'Brien
Kenneth Whipp
Casper F. Betson
Secathardy
James
Casals
Alps
Innsbruck
Austria
Lienz
Tyrol
Sparrows Beach
Here
John Abrams
Ashland
Fred N. Childs
Westminster St
Anne Arundel
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