December Court Term Opens Today
The December term of Circuit Court opened with a new petit jury and Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer presiding. Civil cases set for trial and a criminal proceeding revoked a suspended sentence for David F Roberts Tr. Convicted April 9 of breaking and entering and larceny, the term length exceeded three years, and probation was ended. Barrick for the State noted Roberts violated parole by leaving the state and skipping work. The jurors were excused until December 21 for civil matters. no trials were scheduled. Extradition papers on Joseph and Mrs Horton, once in At tleboro, Mass, may lead to later action. they are to be returned for trial. The petit jury list includes Harrison McAlpine, Frances W Keller, Robert L Kalb, and others.
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Circuit Court
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Frederick
David F. Roberts Tr
Durward W. Ketrells
State Department of Parole and Probation
Roberts
Schnauffer
Samuel W. Barrick
Pelit
Barrick
Joseph W. Horton
Attleboro
Mass
Hortons
McKeldin
Massachusetts
Mr. Barrick
Raymond Alfapeh
Harrison McAlpine
Frances W. Keller
Robert L. Kalb
George M. Chapline Jr
Evelyn A. Krantz
Robert K. Danner
Ralph St. Rudy
Charlotte M. Eyster
William $. Pout
Clarence M. Bostian
William 8. Wilts
Ray 8. Brandenburg Jr
Tiebert L. Dorcus
J. Frank Sapp
D. Harald McDevitt
John R. Langdon
G. Blair Simpson
Raymond N. Reeder
Herbert W. Duvall
Foster A. Henderson
Harry M. Feaga
Walker Chapman
John M Anderson
John E. Gitbert
Hunters Slew 2000 Deer In Maryland Season
Maryland hunters killed over 2000 deer in a six day season ending Saturday. Western Maryland counties totaled 1573, Eastern Shore 446 with 859 in Wicomico Somerset Dorchester Worcester. No fatal or serious injuries. eight illegal kills detected. Garrett led with 608, Allegany 49, Washington 235, Frederick 240, Worcester 233, Wicomico 28, Somerset 23, Dorchester 77, Kent 4, and Queen Anne's 11. A large 274 pound dressed deer was noted in Old Town. A Kent County 208 pound buck was reported. A man was found hanged in jail in Frederick area after a drunken arrest. Stocks declined in early trading with notable losses up to around 3 percent.
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Associated Press
Maryland
Eastern Shore
Wicomico
Somerset
Dorchester
Worcester
Joseph A. Minke
Garrett
Allegany
Washington
Garrett County
Washington County
Frederick
Kent
Yashot
Queen Annes
Noel Kinser
Oldtown
Charles BE. Hoawlet
Srd
Malington
Kent County
Released In Morning Arrested At Night
Marshall Flanary, released from the House of Correction Saturday morning, was jailed again after causing a disturbance that night. Sheriff Horace M. Alexander and deputies held him under a peace warrant. The earlier whipping ordered by a local magistrate never occurred due to Governor McKeldin’s intervention. Flanary later went to the cut for assaulting his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Flanary
New Design Road
House of Correction
Horace M. Alexander
Raymond Haugh
George Layman
Mckeldin
Flanary
Penny Shortage Sparks City Bank Talks in Frederick
Officials from two Frederick banks address a rumored penny shortage as the Fifth District rationing spreads from Baltimore. Vermont and Rutland reports show pennies trading at a premium while nickel and quarter supplies are the real concern. Mints in Philadelphia and Denver push pennies six days a week, affecting penny availability nationwide.
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Frederick
Federal Reserve District
Baltimore
Richmond
Rutland
Associated Press
Dent
Vermont
Philadelphia
Denver
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Minois
Cold Wave Hits Wide U S with Subzero Readings
The Associated Press reports a broad cold spell across the nation from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic. Morning temperatures near or below freezing with subzero readings in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, including 15 below at Gramsburg.
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Br Tne
Associated Press
Brrer
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Atlantic States
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Gramsburg
Wis
Vero Beach
Fila
Oregon
Washington
Astoria
Ore
Seatilé
Collision Of School Bus And Bicycle At City Intersection
A nine year old Frederick girl sustained a minor knee abrasion after her bicycle collided with a school bus at Dill Avenue and Kim Street around 8 35 am today. The bus, operated by Albert L Crawford, was not cited. Police officer William Bopst investigated. Crawford said he did not see the bicycle until it pulled out in front of him. No charges were filed. A separate incident on Patrick Street involved a pole and broken callbox light with minor damage. driver Harry Shildt reported the accident to Officer Ruthvia. No charges were filed.
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Frederick Sure
Dill Avenue
Kim Street
Oty
Ruth Gernsbert
McMurray Street
Ini Avenue
Albert L. Crawford
Oliver Bouldsard
William Bopst
Crawford
Harry
Patrick Street
East Church Street
East Street
Shild
Richard M. Ruthvia
Record Christmas Business Peaks Amid Cold Weather
Christmas business reached a new peak over the weekend with downtown merchants reporting their best days ever on Friday and Saturday. Cold weather appeared to boost shoppers as postmaster James A. Grave noted rising Christmas card and gift package movement. Temperature ranged from 12 to 34 degrees, with ice forming on ponds and some areas too thin for skating. Postmaster Grove outlined shipping procedures, sack racks, and labeling tips to speed mail. extra trucks and staff were planned for the season. A separate item reports a Bristol man killed and at least three injured in an explosion near a Norfolk and Western engine push near Wytheville, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Grave
Airport
The
Mercury
Gambrill State Park
High Knob
Culler Lake
Grove
Parcel Post
Air Parcel Post
Pickets Arrested Near Baltimore Beltway Opening Ceremony
Police arrested twelve protesters outside the Westinghouse Bleeter Corp plant in Baltimore during a strike. The event coincided with the formal opening of the first section of the Baltimore Beltway in Towson Maryland with Governor McKeldin performing the ribbon cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
International Nefovating
Neaiud Westinchouse Bleetere Corp
57 Freed German Prisoners Return
Berlin reports 57 German POWs freed by the Soviet Union arrived in West Berlin marking the first return to Western territory in months. The Soviet zone saw a “large group” of prisoners reach safety, after Russia had halted repatriations earlier and pledged larger numbers to Adenauer.
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Berlin
Soviet Union
West Berlin
ADN
West Germany
East Germany
Konrad i Adenauer
Joose
Barber and Ross Firm Fire Destroys Warehouse
A large fire gutted the Barber and Ross Co building in Washington early today, damaging over one million dollars. The blaze, fed by turpentine and paint, strained crews from eighteen engines and six trucks for three hours before containment. Fire Inspector Warren Kelly said the cause was not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barber & Ross Co
S. Ross Lipscomb
Warren Kelly
One Hundred Twelve Tickets Issued for Empty Stocking Party
Winchester Hall hosts the Empty Stocking Christmas Party this Saturday at 1 30 p m for underprivileged children aged two to eleven. Mrs Victor Palmer reports many will attend with overflow arrangements underway. Committee members plan to buy hose toys and fruit for large paper stockings and distribute them to attendees. Entertainment includes Dave Hagan the magician and a Santa Claus visit with group singing taught by Robert L Smith accompanied by Mrs Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hall
Victor Palmer
Winghee Hall
Dave Hagan
Santa Claus
Robert L. Smith
Tavern brawl leads to two assault charges and fines
In a Sunday tavern melee on West All Saints Street, Edgar L. Weedon and bartender Raymond Allen were injured as knife-wielding participants clashed. Melvin Henderson was found guilty on two counts of assault and battery and fined $24.80 on each. Henderson’s associate Harry Anderson was found not guilty and the case against knife-wielder Harry Anderson was delayed for counsel. Police investigated the incident. other speed and stop-sign violations were noted from nearby streets with fines issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Smith
West All Saints Street
Edgar L. Weedon
RFD I
Reese Shoepmaker Jr
Raymond O. Comes
York
Henderson
Harry Anderson
RED
Monrovia
Weegon
Fortine
Osgts
Shebuian EE Buane
Harry Quinn
Fats Police
Ilie
West South Street
Charles Y. Seal
Woodstock
Wiliam A. Boone Jr
Thurmont
Rosemont Avenue
Shookstown Road
James A. Kates
F.L. Baum
Israeli Troops Attack Syrian Outposts by Sea of Galilee
Israeli forces launched an eight mile front assault along the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee killing 35 Syrians and capturing 29 while four Israelis died and twelve were wounded. U N observers rush to the area as Syria denounces the strike.
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Jerusalem
Sea of Galilee
Israel
Kursi Na‘quart
Beth Habeq
Jordan
Dead Sea
Istachi
Jordan River
U.N
Foreign Ministry
Syria
Ein Geb
Damascus
U.N. Truce Supervisory Commission
Reds May Get More Seats in French Elections
Paris reports a wide split in the 1951 anti Communist alliance boosting the Reds. The January 2 vote will test two or more alliances in many districts, risking majorities and favoring proportional seat distribution. A record 5,000 candidates were expected to file for 627 seats by midnight.
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Paris
Jin Mimy
Spl
Radical Socialist Party
Pierre Mendes-France
Edgar Faure
Two Fires Reach Across Baltimore Area Damaging Property
Two fires in Baltimore city and Baltimore County caused extensive damage. A three alarm blaze at a Canton trucking firm damaged a maintenance shop while another fire behind Coloma Village Acme supermarket destroyed a storehouse, with damage estimates around 10000 dollars. The Anchor Motor Freight Co shop released dense smoke as flames burned.
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Baltimore
City
Bal Hmeaie
Canton
Anchor Motor Freutht Co
Saou
Coloma Village
Acme
Reisterstown Rog
Breduht Ent Rity
Baltimore County
Interstate Framework For Water Use
Maryland congressman Rep Hyde says proposed federal legislation should set broad limits to prevent water waste and provide a national frame for water use. He cites the Potomac basin of Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania as needing a legal code to secure surface and underground water rights amid expanding needs. States and localities should craft equitable sharing programs.
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Rep
Hyde
R-Md
Potomac River
Europe
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tryde
Rhee Accuses U S Officials of Supporting Japan at Korea's Expense
South Korean President Syngman Rhee told The Associated Press that some State Department officials are determined to build up Japan at Korea’s expense. He warned this stance blocked mediation efforts and reiterated distrust of Japan. Rhee also cited threats to Korean defense chiefs amid tensions over Japanese fishing boats near the Rhee Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Sjngman Rhee
U.S. State Department
Japan
Rhee
South Korea
Church Named As Residuary Legatee in Will
The Church of the Brethren of Thurmont is named residuary legatee in the will of Martin Edwin Foreman filed in Orphans Court. The will, dated July 15, 1930, lists several specific bequests to local residents and organizations with the bulk of the estate going to the Church of the Brethren. Executors named include 19 individuals with the will witnessed by Marten Vohrer and Anna L. Vohrer of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren of
Thurmont
Martin Edwin Foreman
Clara Landers
United Brethren Church
Martha Zimmerman
Bessie Zimmerman
Clarence Lidie
Thurtagatancror
Dass Waesehe
The
Brethren
George Christian Zinkhan
Our Town
Marten Vohrer
Hood Girls To Carol On Wednesday
Hood College students will serenade Frederick townspeople with Christmas carols Wednesday evening. Freshman V.C.A. sponsors organize six groups to cover routes in the city beginning at 3:00 p.m. Anne Van Looy directs. routes include West Second Street, Carroll Parkway, and Park Avenue among others. This tradition began in 1890 and grew to cover many city areas.
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Fairview Avenue
West 12Th
13Th
Frederick Avenue
North Market Street
Pinewall Calves Inneth Avenue
Stewart Manor
West College ‘Terrace
Upper College Terrace
West Second Street
Rosemont Avenue
Magnolia Avenue
Lindbergh Avenue
Watkins Acres
College Avenue
De-Grange Street
South Street
West All Saints Street
South Bentz Street
Carroll Parkway
Cnrol
Rockwell Terrace
Master Plan For County Master Plan For Frederick County
Frederick County planning effort underway with Ladislas Segoe and Associates guiding data collection. Daniel E Wight chairs source material, surveys and census records from 1870 to present will chart population trends and county economics. Thomas P Dian notes meetings in Bel Air, next commission session set for December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Ladislas Segoe
Thomas P Dian
Bel Air
Eisenhower Eyes Balanced Budget and Road Build Plan
President Eisenhower told Republican congressional leaders a balanced budget by June and a start on road building and school construction may be in his 1936 program. He remains under physician guidance after a heart attack and will meet leaders to review defense and foreign policies before resuming duties at Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Republican Teachers of Congress
Congress
Uruguay
Luis Batlle Betres
Leonard W. Mall
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
House
Martin
Sen
Knowland
California
Mad Gan Ricard
Sereder
Gettysburg
Snyder
New Rules For Big Savage Mt
Baltimore officials and Maryland State Police announce new rules to curb runaway trucks on Big Savage Mountain in Western Maryland. Trucks must stop before starting down the east slope near Cumberland. signs will warn drivers. Extra troopers will enforce the regulation, with limited exceptions for cars and buses. Deeds recorded include Norman Fulmer and Paul Barrier property sale near Creagerstown valued around 4000 dollars and Hemler to Brunner two acres on the Frederick road in Emmitsburg district valued around 6000 dollars.
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Baltimore
Big Savage Mountain
Maryland
Elmer F. Munshower
Cumberland
State Roads Commission
Frostburg
Munshower
Big Savage
United States
Cumberlain State Polce
L. Norman Fulmer
Paul FB. Barrier
Creagerstown- Rocky Ridge Road
Creagerstown
Joseph S. Hemler
Robert A. Brunner
Frederick Road
Emmitsburg
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Nagerstown
James Rinson
Dua
New York -P
U. S
Bievele
Wytheville
Bristol Va
Norfolk and Western Rahway
Fowson. Md
Baltimere Beltway
Barber & Ross
Reds
Capital and Labor
George Meany
Afl-Cio Labor Organization
Charles R. Sligh, Jr
National Association of Manufacturers Board
Henry G. Riter
NAM
New York
Sligh
Korea
Hood Girls
Carol
Big Savage Mt
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