Low Bidder Named on Alternate Frederick Hagerstown Road Project
Bids opened for a 5 mile link of a new Frederick to Hagerstown road. M Grove Lime Co bid $347,512 for the Catoctin Mountain section, while other bids around $237,000 covered a Washington county piece. Protesters urge governor to review the alternate route, citing farm damage and traffic concerns along the present path.
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Frederice
Hagerstown
M. Grove Lime Company
Catoctin Mountain
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M. J. Grove Co
Robers Paving Gp
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G. J. Langenfelter
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Bellmore
Frederick
Hertown
Harry W. Nice
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Pastry Consumption Ties to Health Officials in Philadelphia
Police and the Board of Health investigate a pastry related incident reported in Roxborough and Manayunk linked to Dr. Frank Voicoll. Several witnesses describe the eater as Mrs. Robert Soares, with Luther Remshi fersen removed to Frederics City Hospital by M. R. Etchison and Son ambulance after showing severe symptoms.
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Roxborough
Robert Soares
Luther Remshifersen
Frederics City Hospital
M. R. Etchison and Son
Weather Totals and Temperature Extremes Reported
The report lists December precipitation at 2.99 inches to date and a deficiency of 1.5 inches versus normal, high yesterday at 31 degrees and low last night at 23, with sun up at 7 22 and sunset at 4 47, plus moonrise and moonset times.
Edith Maxwell Loses New Trial in Virginia Case
In Virginia on December 12 Judge H A W Skeen denied Edith Maxwell a new trial. The 21 year old school teacher was sentenced to 25 years for murder of Mer fat. The court granted a 60 day suspension of sentence to permit the defense to seek a writ of error to the Supreme Court. The verdict stood despite defense argument over three hours of testimony and pleadings.
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Edith Maxwell
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Supreme Court
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Egypt Restores Constitutional Government Under Royal Decree
The Associated Press reports Britain agrees to restore Egypt’s suspended 1923 constitution and form of government. Prime Minister Nessin Pasha resignations prompt ministers to quit as King Fuad and Sir Miles Lampson discuss the royal decree restoring constitutional rule amid nationalist pressure.
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Associated Presets Fund
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Britain
Trahik Nessin Pasha
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Associated Pres
Miles Lampson
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Nessin Briain
Market Tries To Push Ahead But Is Unable
Market effort falters as traders fail to advance stocks in New York. Grain prices hold narrow ranges while currencies show modest shifts. A cautious tone prevails amid mixed commodity estimates and holiday meal chatter.
Life Begins Anew For Norma Millen
Norma Millen, recently released from prison after the execution of her husband Morton Millen, begins life anew in Massachusetts. Enrolled as Arlene Wisat, she plans a fresh start as a beauty operator and rebuild after her husband’s case.
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Norma Millen
Death curve murder trial opens over right of way dispute
The December Circuit Court opened a manslaughter case against Joseph Shelton Boyce 32 spot hotel employee in the Death Curve crash near Mt Airy Friday. The victim Prentiss J. Runkles 17 was killed when their cars collided on the famed highway curve. Conflicting testimony centered on which side of the road Boyce’s car occupied at impact with witnesses saying both vehicles rested on Boyce’s left and Runkles’s right. Defense contends Boyce stayed left until jerked into the crash. prosecutors say otherwise.
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Plane No. 4
Joseph Shelton Boyce
Boyce
Prentiss J. Run
Mt. Airy
John Waltz
New Market
Runkles
Borce
Frederick
Lewis
white line
Herman S. Beck
Gary M. Van Poole
A. G. Bourne
Worthington P Wadi Elected Grand Master of Council
The council announced Worthington P. Wadi as Grand Master at the Masonic Temple in Baltimore. Present were Past Grand 31 K, Motter, A LeRoy McCardell, Mar van S Miller, Mr. Coblentz, Grover L Michael, Claude Hann i o Echroeder and John H Lentz Wachter. The episode notes the new Grand Master of Hagerstown and a sede of Geresville.
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Worthington P
Christmas charity efforts pressed by higher costs and shortages
Higher food costs compress Christmas giving as local clubs and schools double their efforts to aid the needy through the Frederick County Social Service Exchange. Agencies warn of duplicate lists and tightened checks while volunteers in Winchester prepare gifts, toys, and food for hundreds, with community groups coordinating drives and theater proceeds benefiting the poor.
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Hood College
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Corsania
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Frederick County Social Service Exchange
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Ray Gardner
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Builder of Bail Empire Dies From Heart Affection Months
A prominent builder associated with the bail empire passed away from heart disease this month. The obituary notes his leadership in real estate ventures and his influence in local business circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Rose from Obscurity to Railroad Leader
A profile of Orvis and Mant van Sweringen, famed railroad constructors who built a multi-rail system empire. The brothers rose from modest beginnings to control Missouri Pacific and related lines, shaping the industry by 1930. The obituary notes their deaths and outlines their vast, interconnected holdings and impact on U.S. rail transport.
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Paston Van Saeringen
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Rocky mountains
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El Paso
Missouri Pacific
Texas & Pateifle
Informations Great
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James Tawer Van Sxeruien
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Cieeland
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St. Lows & Wistern
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Braves trade four players to acquire two
Braves general manager Bob Quinn announced a major deal involving four players sent out and two players brought in. The move also included the release of veteran Flint Brent and another veteran, while remaining personnel effected changes with Ruth Scranton and Joan Van Demers connected to last season.
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Chicago
tod Tersdy Moore
Bet Boy Rew
Bob Quinn
Frases
Flint Brent
Joan Van Demers
Ruth Scranton
Naval Conference Rebuffs Japan Demand for Equality
Four great powers and the British Dominions rejected Japan's call for naval equality. Britain led the opposition with support from the Dominions. France dissented on procedural grounds. The meeting closed at noon with Japanese delegates prepared to send questions to Tokyo.
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London
Dee 1dapan
France
Tokyo
Lord De Clifford Freed Of Manslaughter Verdict
Loiday Dee 120 Cap Beart harbed peers of England acquitted Lord De Chord 28 years old of manslaughter arising from an automobile accident The inmarence verdict was in mothers of the House of Lords after hours of questioning The accident occurred at Kingston on Thames, Douglas George Hopi a commoner was killed.
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Loiday Dee
England
Lord De Chord
House
Lords
Kingston-on-Thames
Doulas
George Hopi
Murder charge changed to manslaughter in Washington case
A murder charge against Mrs. Lillan Maddox, linked to Edward V Kil 1, was reduced to manslaughter by the Police Court in Washington. The decision followed an outcry but leaves the case ongoing with no further immediate details released.
Jailed for Hearing Dat Aas Mreed a honesteady
P c ine Ragan and Pryor’s assailant were held at Hagerstown jail after an unauthorized use of Pryor’s automobile and a drunken attack near W 5. The wounded victim’s condition was reported as satisfactory.
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Peace in Africa Near as King Intervenes
Reports from London and Addis Ababa describe pressure on Italy and Ethiopia to accept a Franco British peace plan. King George reportedly urged government action to push through proposals amid fears of widening war, with Eden and Laval steering diplomatic efforts at the League of Nations.
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AFRICA
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Londun
George
Italy
Teague of Nations
Gene.a
League of ted
Jon
Laval
France
Coptic Christian Clergy Question Words of God
Fragmentary note reports Coptic Christian ecclesiastics in Egypt debating or defending religious phrases or translations. Unclear context leaves questions about the stance of church leaders and the meaning of the quotedWords of God.
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