Man Killed in Wreck. Ruff Faces Manslaughter Charge
Proceedings in Circuit Court center on Edward Ruff of Catonsville facing manslaughter and automobile theft allegations after a deadly crash near Rimersburg. Witness Dr. Bruce Wolff testified a strong alcohol odor marked Ruff's breath. victims Mrs. Evelyn Schroeder and James Gossage died, with Ruff initially claiming Gossage was the driver while later shifting blame. The car, a Buick, was reportedly stolen. Ruff has prior auto theft convictions and no license to drive.
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Arthur DO. Willard
Rutt
Bruce N. Wolff
Gettysburg
Annie Warner Hospital
Butt
Everlyn Virginia Schroeder
James TL. Gossage
R. F. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Ruff
Rulf
Gossage
Catonsville
Resigned Pastor Owed $500 Salary at St Mark's Church
Oakland December 2 Following disputes over gas and other issues Rev Charles A Shilke resigned as pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church. The church council announced the pastor's salary for the year, totaling 500 dollars, was still unpaid and urged members to fulfill pledges and make extra contributions within the next month to settle the obligation. Shilke had previously been stationed at Walkersville Frederick County. The resignation was accepted at the church meeting held October 24.
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Oakland
Charles A. Sintke
St Mark's Luthern
Shilke
Ch Wan
Atta Daderstind
Anal
Mat
Half of planting completed at C Burr Library grounds
One half of the planting around the C Burr Arts Library has been finished under the Garden Club of Frederick. Landscape architect T Stuart Haller reported progress as funds, built by club events and gifts, total about $300. The committee includes Mrs Holmes D Baker Miss Helena Stauffer and others with Mrs William T Delaplaine as president.
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C. Burr Arts Library
T Stuart Haller
Garden Club of
Frederick
Garden Club
Holmes D. Baker
Helena Stauffer
Carroll Wf. Hendrickson
James A Long
William T. Delaplaine
Parkway School
Lincoln Memorial
Washington, D. C
Haller
Council Street
Spanish War Prisoners Exchanged Reported
Forty four German prisoners were reported by diplomatic sources to have been deported from Russia in what appeared to be a swap for crews of two Soviet ships recently released in Spain. The report cites unusual surrounding details and names several individuals connected to the case.
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Moscow
Russia
Spain
Christmas Festival Displays With Caroling Arrangements
Local merchants prepare a Christmas festival with window dressings and prizes awarded by the Chamber of Commerce. Two carolings are planned on December 15 and 22, with performances by the Yellow Springs German Band and a carol chorus led by R L Savith. Store displays include Bennett's, Carmuch's, Potomac, Sears, and The Palette Shop as awards go to window dressers.
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Owandows
Abe Steel
Kemp's
CE Awarth
Carmuach's
Carmack
Brubaker
Cliss
Citar
Vanfeehonery
Dria
Airst
Hershberger’s
Charles Teefehd
Martha Washington
Mir
Maret Sheeley
Pather Woodsward
Chiss
Roger J. Wolfe
Chamber of Commerce
Yellow Springs Tte
R.L. Savith
Wolfe
Bennett's
Lewis Seeks Congress Seat Despite Turbulent Campaign
The article outlines Lewis running again for a U.S. Senate seat amid a contested primary in an unsettled race. It notes veteran figures and party dynamics shaping the campaign, with emphasis on Senate representation and security of the party’s path forward.
Wage-flour Advocates See Bill Reported Soon
Advocates for wage hour reform push for prompt committee action as backers claim broad support. Report notes sponsors press House committee to advance the measure despite southern opposition and threats of delaying tactic.
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Howe
Spohrer Bank
Guppaee Rtn Io Sagt
Thea Gale
Southern
Thea
Pawn Broker Identifies Marine in Murder Trial
Stafford Court House Virginia December 2 AP Harry Klotzman a Baltimore pawn broker testified that Walter L Ross a marine charged in the murder of Elmer J Davidson Washington attorney pawned on October 5 a wrist watch alleged by the prosecution to have been worn by Davidson two days before his body was found in a lonely road in Stafford County Klotzman identified the accused by walking from the witness stand and holding a finger a few feet from the defendant's face.
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Stafford Court House
Dee 2
Harry Klotzman
Baltimore
Walter L. Ross
Elmer J Davidson
Washington
Davidson
Stafford County
Klotzman
Aberdeen
Infantry flees as fire razes barracks at Fort Troward
Three infantry men jumped from second story windows to escape a blaze at Fort Troward Maryland. The fire drove about 300 partially clad soldiers from the barracks into the cold, with only one wing saved and few could salvage equipment or Christmas savings of roughly $300.
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Fort Troward
Dee
Campy
Charges Dismissed After Wreck Of Two Autos
Reports say charges were dismissed after a collision involving Norbert Waters Frank Rudy and Falr worth Cochran on a national highway. Waters and Cochran had minor injuries while Rudy suffered a brain concussion and medical care was received at Frederick City Hospital. State Officer WL OK led the investigation.
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Hearang
Ilaca Burgess
New Market
Willian Kelly
Kelly
Mealey
Wheet Ab Pte
Price
Burgess
Alban OT. Wood
Edith Maxwell Begins Her Term In Prison
Edith Maxwell, a former Wise County teacher, begins a twenty year sentence for the killing of her father. She reported to the penitentiary with her brother after Wise County court papers ordered her commitment. She had lived with her mother and brother on a farm near Richmond.
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Richmond
Dee
Stith Maxwell
Wise County
Soma
Durang
Mary O Connor Out On Bail In Death Probe
Mary HR O Connor, a 19 year old physical education student, was released on bail of 85000 at her parents home while detectives investigate the death of Nancy Glenn. Her father Robert O Connor posted 5000 as surety.
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Mary O'Connor
Philadelphia
Mary HR. O'Connor
Nancy Glenn
Robert O'Connor
Fragmentary Weather Record Recaps December Metrics
A damaged weather note reports precipitation measurements for December with unclear figures. It mentions normal and actual rainfall, a high and low temperature forecast, and a late afternoon moon reference, but many values are garbled and unreadable.
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Westerdiway
P.m
Rabson Optimistic On Page Pure Tivee And Enceites
Roger Bal Nsom writes a weekly column presenting optimistic notes on stvtiepana and biel ape PeITe, highlighting positive themes and local concerns. The piece blends commentary with community updates and observational remarks.
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Rabson
Roger Bal Nsom
Stvtiepana
Biel Ape Peite
APIAR
Bane
Conde Phan
Green and Lewis Settle Labor Rift Over Unity
Green and Lewis meet to iron out differences after a two year split affecting seven million members. They discuss demands concessions and a proposed peace plan while debating craft unionism versus all worker solidarity under the federation’s CLO theory.
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Tifermih
Pete Saad
Lewis
Greenaboutel
County health chief claims no more than two rabbit fever cases
Dr Kefauver stated this morning that there are no more than two reported rabbit fever cases at the county health office though one suspect remains. Officials and the health department continue examinations and efforts to clear up diphtheria in the northern county area.
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C. Kefauver
Wlc
Pettinptall
Pettingall
Nen Bers
Health Department
Htealth Department
Von Starhemberg Weds Nora Gregor in Vienna Ceremony
Prince Ernst von Starhemberg and actress Nora Gregor married in a private church service at Kahlenberg Vienna. The Catholic ceremony was conducted by a longtime friend, with the bride in a gray satin gown and the groom in civilian attire.
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Vienna
Dees
Ernst von Starhemberg
Austria
Nora Egor
Kahlenberg
Danube
Mygute
von Starhemberg
Peelate Karl Iinmia
Delbos Opens New European Diplomacy Tour
Foreign Minister Yvan Delbos begins a long trip to key capitals including Paris and Warsaw as France seeks assurances from Britain and others on postwar Europe. The démarche emphasizes resisting a free hand for Germany and shaping a central European order.
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Delbos
Paris
Dee
CAP
Yvan Delbos
Europe
France
Britain
Germany
Poland
Hamann
Yeostovha
Crochostovakia
Nalin Flyers Bring Down 155 Spanish Craft
Nalin Flyers report a dramatic engagement with 155 Spanish craft downed by Wahan aviator. The article notes Patra and Teron Spann among those referenced, with dates tied to September 16, 1836, and mentions government ninewatt involvement in Spanmeh cil wa.
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Nalin
Tlome Dee
DT Messagger
Wahan
Aleo
Patra Thoere
George W Abrecht Dies at Home Age 62
George W Abrecht dies at his home on West Thirteenth Street aged 62 years six months. He worked early and spent forty years in the meat and grocery business with Thiele at South Market Street before retiring. Survived by wife Mahala, son Deputy Sheriff George F Abrecht, daughter Mrs Blaver H Pickett, and two more children. He belonged to St John’s Catholic Church, the Independent Hose Company, Knights of Pythias, and the Independent Order of Foresters. Bodies at funeral home on East Patrick Street awaiting arrangements announced Friday.
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Woefelbek
George Worbeit
Aden
Thitack
Lake Henny Do
Hig
George Woo
Abrecht
Thiele
Sears
Neat
Luther
Eliza Shipley Abrecht
Mahala § Abrecht
George FL Abrecht
Blaver HL Pickett
Heather
Samuel Abrecht
St. John's Catholic Church
Independent How Company
Knights of Pythias
Independent Order
Youth Admits Murder In Lifelong Sentence Case
In South Paris Maine ADA Paul No Dwyer reports a high school youth changed his plea to guilty today for the murder of Dr James Gh fitedheld. He faces a life sentence. Dwyer also accused of strangling Dr Littledolt's wife and moving both bodies on a state death row to Abington, No Ju, before Judge George Emery in Superior Court.
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Paris
Ada Paul No Dwyer
Hamey
Dwyer
Littledolt
Abington
George Emery
Susperior Court
New Engine First Run as Field Power Dies Threats
A new Independent pumper had its first run in the afternoon when a grass fire near Jefferson Pike Battery Lane threatened to spread. Firemen used a booster steam and extinguished the blaze before nearby buildings were endangered.
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Dr. Freed Werthediner
Jefferson Pike
Battery Lane
Chinese Renew Air Attacks At Woosung With New Soviet Bombers
News recounts renewed Chinese air raids on Woosung against Japanese forces, aided by 20 Soviet twin engined bombers arriving near Hankow. Reports say 10 Soviet planes were shot down by Japanese fighters while 30 Chinese aircraft pursued near Nanking. Germany reportedly offered mediation between Japan and China through ambassador Trautmann in Shanghai.
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Woosung
Pagina
Ari Sapnai
Hk Teaht
Bower
Chmna
Nanking
Apulies Maith
Germany
Mankow
Dee 2
Osskar PL
Bombers Launch Missions Against Moros in Philippine Waters
Report from Manila on December 2 notes three bomber planes leaving Lanag province to attack Moro outlaws with five 24 pound bombs each. A fourth aircraft carried General Pauling San tax and other Philippine Army officials.
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Manila
Lanag Province
General Pauling San
Etal
Philippine Army
General Santos
Leading Issues Yield on New York Stock Market
In New York December 2 the stock market showed limited rally prospects as leading issues yielded up to about two points. Early losses narrowed as support rose in the fourth hour with steel shares recouping some losses, but the overall rebound remained small. Pound sterling movement noted as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
New York
Women workers in Frederick and Brunswick craft 1987 apparel
Sixty women under Miss Roe Watkins supervise WPA sewing projects in Frederick and Brunswick producing thousands of garments. White workers display in Winchester hall, colored workers in Asbury Church. Finished items go to the Frederick County Welfare Board for needy homes. project runs since June 25 1987 with textiles supplied by the government.
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Frederick
Brunswick
Roe Watkins
Airy
Watkineg
Winchester Hall
Asbury Clurch
Nohonty
Misa Watkins
Frederick County
Fred W. Springer
WPA
Misa M. Gertrude Holloway
Hood College
Muse Whootlaw
Twenteethirer
Braunas Jek
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William Snowden
J Temple
Robert T. Dronenburg
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Centerville
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Saden
Robert Weds
Charles A
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Shepherdstown
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Charles Town
Wo van
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Worner Tablee
C. 5
Masser
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Forrest W. Brown
Brown
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