ODM Head Outlines Sound Business Defense Plan
Arthur S. Flemming, director of the Office of Defense Mobilization, spoke at a Frederick and Hagerstown Rotary dinner. He urged faith in business principles to save money without reducing military strength, and outlined broad mobilization aims, stockpiling, and private industry roles amid a national defense program described as an urgent, ongoing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur S. Flemming
Office of Defense Mobilization
Flemming
Frederick and Hagerstown
ODM
National Security Council
Defense Department
Congress
Fiem
Eisenhower
Canada
Paul W. McAuliffe
Frederick
Handbook of Tomorrow's Antiques Co-Authored by Smith and Drepperd
Photo by Udet Bros. reports on the co authored Handbook of Tomorrow's Antiques published by T. Y. Crowell New York City. Marjorie M. Smith wife of Robert W. Smith vice president of the Amateur Trapshooting Association of America and sister in law of W Cash Smith Frederick is co author with Carl W. Drepperd of the New York City edition. A gala pre publication autographing party was held November 24 at Barr Hurst Book Store Lancaster Pa where copies were autographed for customers. The book covers 61 subjects and 1000 plus illustrations and notes Maryland antiques including Cakes Molds of Carved Wood and Hershbergers of Frederick. It aims to aid collectors in advancing items likely to rise in value with time and lists categories alphabetically for quick reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udet Bros
Authority
Handbook of Tomorrow’s Antiques
T. Y. Crowell
New York City
Marjorie M. Smith
Taneytown
Robert W. Smith
Amateur Trapshooting Association of America
Frederick County
W. Cash Smith
Frederick
Mrs. Smith
Carl W
Hershbergers
Maryland
Kiwanis Meet in Taneytown Christmas Baskets Planned
Taneytown Kiwanis Club met at Taney Inn with Howell Royer offering a prayer and David Smith leading song. Guests included James Lantz and Herbert Anders from Westminster Kiwanis and Robert Royer and Robert Simmons from Taneytown High School Key Club. Earl Crouse led the program with slides from Manitoba and Hudson Bay, Canada. A brief board meeting followed and baskets of food were planned for needy families at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Taneytown
Taneytown Kwanis Club
Taney Inn
Howell Royer
David Smith
Wallace Yingling
James Lantz
Herbert Anders
Westminster Kiwanis Club
Robert Royer
Robert Simmons
Taneytown High School
Earl Crouse
Manitoba
Hudson Bay Country
Canada
Death at Camp Drum Kills Frederick County Man
William O. Runkles, 21, formerly of Frederick County and now of Carthage, N. Y., died instantly when an unexploded bazooka shell on Camp Drum exploded during a hunting trip. His companion Leland Spencer was severely injured, later losing both legs above the knees and an arm, and remains hospitalized. Initial reports misattributed the blast to a fallen wire, and Spencer later admitted tossing the dud shell. Runkles was recently married. funeral held at Carthage First Methodist Church. Burial at Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Runkles
Frederick County
Carthage
Runkles
Leland Spencer
Thoradey
Spencer
Camp Drum
Helen Sheltray Runkles
Russell
Bailey Runkles
Madeline E
Earphart
Littlestown
Mildred Lewis
Landover Hills
Kenneth Runkles
Vernon ¥. Heiner
Bailey Burns
Woodsboro
First Methodist Church
Harry C. Campbell
Fairview
Six Jailed Here in Weekend Roundup
Frederick and Thurmont police jailed six men over the weekend on charges of drunkenness or peace disturbance. Named defendants include Harry Anderson and John Morrison of Frederick, James Weedon of Frederick, James Cosley of Route 2 Frederick, and Monrovia resident, all colored. Chief Dubel Thurmont and officers Shorb of Thurmont and Marcoux of Waynesboro, Pa., were held for investigation. FOOT SLIPPED BALTIMORE, Dec. 7. Edward Humphries, 19, speedily chased by police, claimed his foot slipped from brake to accelerator but faces a three month jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Thurmont
Harry Anderson
Monrovia
John Morrison
James Weedon
James Cosley
Dubel Thurmont
Daniel Shorb
Leo Marcoux
Waynesboro
Baltimore
Edward Humphries
James E. Brown
Route 2
United Rescue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Roger Smith Beer Tavern
All Saints Street
Brown
Martin Kanode
Sheldon Family Leaves for Manchester Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank Sheldon and their family departed for Manchester Connecticut after visiting Mrs Sheldon's parents Mr and Mrs Elgee Hawkiss of Laytons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sheldon
Manchester
Conn
Two youths held in Westminster burglary spree cases
State and Westminster police say eight breakings and entries in Westminster were solved with the arrest and detention of two juveniles. William Burris, 16, and Robert Stultz, 19, are jailed in Carroll County awaiting trial after Juvenile Court jurisdiction was waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
New Windsor
William Howard Burris
Robert Leroy Stultz
Pennsylvania Avenue
Carroll County
James E. Boylan, Jr
James N. Simmons
Paul M. Hahn
William E. Smith
Burris
Gunther
Dedmond
Stultz
Walter R. Hook
Harry L. Talmadge
New Windsor Road
Buzz’s
Carroll Distributors
Eckenrode
Dickerson Escapes From Kentucky Jail
SANDY HOOK Kentucky December 7 State Police said a man named Thomas E Dickerson a Maryland fugitive in a slaying case escaped from a jail with three others after the rear window bars were removed Dickerson Handshoe and Harper remained at large while McGlone and Handshoe were recaptured and McGione surrendered to police
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Hook
Bill Lykins
Thomas E. Dickerson
Maryland
Thomas Selph
Joan Company
Dickerson
Olive Hill
Clarence McGlone
Grayson
Lykins
McGione
Elmer Harper
John
Handshoe
Gimiet
Harper
Camp Detrick News Highlights Holiday Leave and Events
Camp Detrick promotes medical screening with chest x ray in public health drive funded by Christmas seals. Lt Col Cecil D. Miller urges participation as mass x ray survey runs Wednesday 1 to 5 p m and Thursday 9 to 5 p m. Old Timers Dinner honors ten plus years staff with restricted tickets. list includes Dr Eigelsbach, Raymond Gregoire, Carl Franzen and others, with guests of honor Col and Mrs Hayes and Lt Col and Mrs Miller. Military notes note 60 percent of enlisted receive holiday leave, Russian language class eyed, and new arrivals welcomed alongside Christmas season events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S Army Phow Pass
John W. Fitzpatrick
Camp Detrick
E. F. Ballene
John J. Hayes
Cecil D. Miler
Fitzpatrick
John J.tabor
William W. Elkins
Rowland W. Rushmore
Air Force Tission
William W. Taylor
Navy
John Dolan
U. S. Marine Corps
William H. Salzillo
William J. Barringven, Jr
Gomer
Maryland
Frederick County
Herbert G. Tanner
Civilian Welfare Council
Turkey
Henry T. Eigelsbach
Raymond G. Gregoire
Carl J. Franzen
Edgar Freeze
Donald E. Drakenmiller
Harold W. Batchelor
Donald W. Falconner
Raymond F. Newell
Saul Kaye
Elmer R. Bokesch
Glennwood B. Achorn, Jr
Robert A. Evans, Jr
Joseph J. Stubbs
M. Geraldine Boller
Mildred T. Dunn
Hurl D. Maupin
Robert J. Peel
Alex Bryant
Fred E. Theeter
Wade C. Butcher
Paul F. Koch
Fred Scotto
John S. Burke
Burke
Dr. Tanner
Johns. Schwab
Luther Murray
Ray Smith
Edgar Stephens
Frank Hoffman
Clay Jenkins
Paul Koch
Randolph Stull
G. L. Huff
Ray Gardner
Joseph Schwimer
Charles R. Downs, Jr
Lewis B. Gannon, Jr
L. L. Liller
C. D. Miller
William J. Harrington, Jr
Leroy D. Fothergill
Christ G. Schmitt
Pfc
Willard J. Dean
Bruce D. Rindlaub
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Lectures On The Carbine By John Sheets For 302nd Battalion
John C. Sheets, a first lieutenant in the 302nd Reserve Signal Construction battalion, is delivering a series of lectures on the carbine to fellow unit members. Other items note a branch bowling party where Doris Fisher led with 140, Thanksgiving visits, and Hood College events for Derrick personnel including a United Nations Town Hall talk and a water show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Sheets
302Nd Reserve
John
Doris Fisher
Ralph Bromstein
Camp Detrick
Wisconsin
Carl J. Franzen
Cassius M. Inman
William A. Drews
VFW
Herbert Tanner
John Malinowski
Phillips Thayer
Middletown
Dr. Tanner
Mrs. Thayer
Marie Thayer
Hood College
Henry S. Stahr
United Nations
Richard N. Swift
New York University
Rhythmic Swimming Club
Theft attempt ends with arrest at North Market Street
A would be robber hurled a brick through the glass of Steve Krissings at 242 North Market Street early Saturday and fled. David Columbus Brown, 30, of 18 West Sixth Street, was arrested on breaking and entering charges after being found later on the street. Brown jailed pending grand jury action as officers investigated the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Krissings
North Market Street
David Columbus Brown
West Sixth Street
Brown
Krusings
Meanwile
Snow White Grill
Ralph Potts
Bernard King
Frank Dorsey
Eilis Carty
Homemakers Open House At East Church Opens With Large Crowd
The Frederick County Homemakers club held its Christmas Open House at the Extension rooms in East Church Street School drawing over 700 guests. Displays followed a Colonial America theme with club made items including refinished furniture hand painted trays cane bottom chairs hooked rugs and quilts. Three day event featured demonstrations and a closing vesnel service Friday night led by Mrs Edward Holter Middletown Council president who read the Christmas story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church Street
Frederick County
Edward Holter
Middletown
Admits He Is Mr. X and Not a Communist
Boston December 7 Dr Arthur G Steinberg a 41 year old geneticist at a city hospital said he is the Mr X sought by the Jenner subcommittee and a Senate subcommittee of the HUAC He denied being a Communist or having passed American secrets to anyone He also said he knew McGill professor Raymond Boyer who was convicted of passing explosive secrets to Soviet agents He testified before the Jenner subcommittee and the HUAC panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Arthur G. Steinberg
Jenner Subcommittee
Igor Gouzenko
Ottawa
Steinberg
Boston Traveler
McGill University
Raymond Boyer
Jenner
Senate
House UN- American Activities Committee
4-H Winner Gerry Chosen For County Honor
Gerry, now a University of Maryland sophomore majoring in home economics, is an Urbana 4-H leader praised for expanding youth membership. She has excelled in foods and clothing construction, recreation, and community service, earning the county food preparation medal in 1953 and champion chiffon cake baker in 1950. She plans a career in textile and clothing after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry
University of Maryland
Urbana
Tex ‘Jtile
15 Prisoners Get Additional Terms
Fifteen inmates from the Maryland Reformatory for Mates at Breath edsville were sentenced by Judge Joseph D. Mish to two to seven extra years. The heaviest terms, seven years, went to George Gaulk and Alfred Summerville for arson. Other defendants received two to three year terms. A sixth inmate faces trial in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland Reformatory For Mates
Breathedsville
Joseph D. Mish
George Gaulk
Baltimore
Alfred Summerville
Cemtreville
Ralph Foltz
Ronald Booth
Elwood Grafton
Kenneth Heyn
William Kingel
Morris Carp
William Phoebus
William Leak
Melvin Leisure
George Hann
Arnold McElroy
David Rhodes
Joseph Shaffer
Grange Election and Christmas Plans Reported
Grange of New Market elected Gareth Lease as master with officers including Mrs Clarence Schultz as juvenile matron and Miss Roxie Montgomery as lecturer. Mt Pleasant Grange held a Christmas party with 4 H members. cards raised 44.50 and a secretary was honored. Accused theft: Drew Engceman Sr and son charged in Baltimore. mink coats and luggage recovered from a garage. Bridgemans held on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Gareth Lease
Poroona
Emily Gaver
Elora
Evelyn Cline
William Burak
Howard A. Quinn
William Wilcom
Charlotte Stiles
Juvenile Grange
Walkersville
Hagerstows
Charles Cline, Jr
Clarence Schultz
LeRoy Burall
Poment
Mt. Pleasant Grange
Charles Barker
Grange
Alice McDevitt
Robert Rhoderick
Harold Bowers
Livis Forte
Roger H. Willard
Baltimore
Drew
Fred Engceman Sr
Fred Jr
Poher
Bridgemans
Joan Fontaine
Collier Young
Petuce
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Police Dept
South
Hamilton Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Kentucky
Camp Dejtrick
John Rapport
Morris Rhian
Francis P. Canceliere
Cecil K. Haga
Detrick
National Science Foundation
Cancelliere
Betty R. Rafiel
Alfred Owyang
John J. Putmam
Jobe L. Trebiicock
Aubrey C. Martin
James S. Deckier
M. Bernard Goltz
James RL iGardner
Betty B. Smith
Fred H. Lewis
Philip M. Kennedy
Robert E. Burgess
Paul A. Dinterman
Frank L. Wright
Edward L. Ewing
Paul KB. Wagner
Charles 5
Mumaw, and
Edythe E. Happel
Homemakers Annual
Mr. X
U of Md. Extension Service
Geraldine Geisbert
Paul G. Geisbert
Chicago
Grange News
Newepar
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