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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1948

Page

3

Decision For Bay Bridge Is Reaffirmed

The Maryland State Roads Commission and the Maryland Advisory Highway Council reaffirmed their recommendation for a Chesapeake Bay bridge, not a tunnel, to connect the Eastern and Western Shores. The plan faces opposition from the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore over navigation risks, with a five hour meeting concluding in support of the original recommendation.

Baltimore Stafe Roads Commission Plaryland Advisory Highway Council Chesapeake Bay Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore Roads Commission Rein

Baltimore Port Officials Propose Safeguards for Bridge

Discussion on bridge safety amid fears from Steamship Trade Association that a collision could sever anchor cables and block the bay. TM Reindelar states transcripts will be released after typing. S.T.A. urges a tunnel alternative. engineers deem a Bay span collapse unlikely but recommend extra protections for port safety.

Baltimore Steamship Trade Association Reindelar

Maryland considers bay crossing bonds and tunnel plans

Governor Lane voiced support for the Chesapeake Bay crossing while indicating no delay tactics. A 36 million dollar bay issue is expected next month with bids for eastern Kent Island approaches to Sandy Point to be sought soon. The article notes a lighthouse claimed to be the first by the Greeks in 280 BC, standing 400 feet high and visible for 49 miles.

Lane Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Kent Island Sandy Point g@spuans

Loy estate to be shared by nieces and nephews

Nieces and nephews of the late Mrs. Alice E. Loy of Rocky Ridge will share in the bulk of her estate, valued at about $10,000, under a will admitted to probate by the Orphans' Court. Morday dates and executor details are noted, with Roy G. Frushour named survivor executor and other technical directives referenced.

Alice E. Loy Rocky Ridge Orphans’ Court Roy G. Frushour Newton O. Sharrer M Matthews Rathevn

Trustee Instructions and Estate Allocations Noted

The document records distribution details for estates and trust funds. Mentions Harry C Ley with $10 to Farmers State Bank Emmitsburg and $30 for cemetery rates at Rocky Ridge Lutheran church. Remainder divided among nieces and nephews Elsie R Frushour Belva G Robinson Mars E Sanders Charles L Mumma and Luther R Robinson. Court approves three administration accounts including Kate C Thomas and Suse X Thomas on the estate of George H Thomas with $491,535 and distributions of $2,500.33.

Harry C Ley Farmers State Bank Emmitsburg Rocky Ridge Lutheran Church Elsie R. Frushour Belva G. Robinson Mars E. Sanders Charles L. Mumma Luther R. Robinson Kate C Thomas Suse X Thomas George H Thomas Mabel Jearette Nicodemus Nicodemus Rachel A Jones

Field Day At Nelle V Thrasher Farm Acknowledges Help

The first and final account distributes 460 dollars and praises cooperation from all who aided the August 18 Conseriation Field Day demonstration on the Nelle V Thrasher farm near Jefferson. The First Day Headquarters notes appreciation and regrets omissions. Manager LH Crichenberse states cooperation from nearby farm owners supported the event.

Nelle V. Thrasher Jefferson LH. Crichenberse Adi Farms

Local property owners restrict parking on their lot

The note lists Thomas L. Thrasher Maurice L. Dade Paul Stockman and John J. Arnold among residents limiting automobile parking on their property.

Thomas L . Thrasher Maurice L. Dade Paul Stockman John J. Arnold

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