Man Killed Using New Frederick-Hagerstown Road
Charles Samuel Calhoun 61 of Hagerstown was struck and killed as he knelt to look for pips beside a vehicle on the new Frederick-Hagerstown highway four miles west of town. Donald Schley of Greentop Farm Frederick was driving the eastbound car. Calhoun had a Peoples Life Insurance district office in Washington and was returning to his apartments after a company event. The accident occurred as Calhoun stopped in the roadway and the driver could not see him due to lights and darkness. Schley rendered aid and was exonerated by investigators.
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Frederick-Hagerstown
Here
Charles Samuel Calhoun
Hagerstown
Frederick County
R. Paul Buhrman
Melvin Snyder
Calhoun
Donald Schley
Greentop Farm
Frederick
Peoples Life Insurance Company of Washington
Cramer
Young Apartments
East Washington Street
Snyder
Schley
Obituary Notice for Calhoun Family in Rockingham County
A man died in an accident and is named as the son of Kate James and Martha Crabill Calhoun of Rockingham County Virginia. He is survived by his wife Pauline Suitzer Calhoun. The body was removed to Hagerstown Sunday from M R Etchison and Son funeral home. Funeral services and interment will take place Wednesday.
Atomic Poison Warfare Field Test Aims At Pacific Site
Washington reports the United States plans the first field test of radioactive poison warfare using a remote Pacific proving ground. Secrecy surrounds the project. officials cannot confirm progress or test plans. Underwater Bikini Atoll contamination warns of radiological risks. Eniwetok Atoll may serve as testing ground. A Vatican City bulletin notes Pope Pius XII showing improved health.
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Washington
United States’ Atomic Weapon Proving Ground
Pacific
Bikini Atoll
Esiwetok Atoll
Marshall Island
Poniiff
Vatican City
Vatican
Pius XII
General Edward J. Higgins dies at 83
General Edward J. Higgins, 83, former international leader of the Salvation Army, died at his New Jersey home High Oaks. Elected in 1929 to succeed Bramwell Booth, he relinquished the post in 1934 amid ill health and was followed by Evangeline Booth. He joined at 18 and spent nine of 47 years in U S service.
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New York
Edward J. Higgins
Salvation Army
New Jersey
High Oaks
Bramwell Booth
Higgins
Evangeline Booth
Gen. Higgins
Booth
United States
British Sub Alliance Ends Prolonged Submersion
The British submarine Alliance surfaced at Portsmouth after a cruise off Sierra Leone to test living conditions during extended tropical dives. The vessel, 1,230 tons, carried seven officers and four men, all reported in good health after remaining submerged for several weeks.
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London
Admiralty
British Admiralty
H. M. Submarine Alliance
Portsmouth
Sierra Leone
Africa
Tropics
Alliance
Faithful Disciples Class Meeting Held at Grace Reformed
The Faithful Disciples Class of Grace Reformed Church School met December 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Mr and Mrs Harry Umberger on East Third Street. Seventeen members attended. Scripture was read by Mrs Salter and prayer offered by Mrs Day. All officers were re elected.
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Faithiful
Grace Reformed Church School
Harry Umberger
East Third Street
Salter
Day
Parish church hosts play and supper in December
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Calvary Methodist church sponsors the play Ladies In Danger in Parish Hall on January 7. A covered dish supper is planned for Sunday, December 28 in the social room. Program committee members include Mrs. Elmer Miller Mrs. Amy Hoff and Mrs. Edna Mae Young who also gave a reading. The meeting closed with Blessed Be The Tie That Binds. Refreshments with candy canes were served.
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Wesleyan Service Guild
Calvary Methodist Church
Parish Hall
Elmer Miller
Amy Hoff
Edna Mae Young
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Memier
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Allen’s Market & Second Sts
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RADIO
the Electronics Op 110
W. Patrick Sr
MAGIC
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Hollywood
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Mary
Sally
Bert
Baby Sue
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Brunswick
CC Tru Val
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Sizai
United States Savings Bonds
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