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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1955

Page

10

H M Jones Dies At His Home At 81

Howard Marvin Jones longtime Brunswick magistrate and prominent businessman dies after a long illness at his Petersville district home at age 81. He arrived in Brunswick in 1896, formed Jones and Robinson, later moved to real estate and insurance, and served as police magistrate for over 30 years under five governors. An active Democrat and Bible teacher, he left eight children and eleven grandchildren, with funeral services in Brunswick.

Howard Marvin Jones Brunswick Petersville Ar. Jones Louis R Jones Reiserstown Berlin Austin F. Robinson Jones and Austin L. Crothers William Preston Lane Jones Pcnally Methodist Church Air Mable Clarke Pierce Berrysville H. Douglas Jones Detroit Mich Christine Shipley Arlington Merc Virginta Clenchenning Marlinsbury Exvelsa French Winchendon Miss Maron Bankert Baltimore Mariome Smith Methodischuck New York W. Seay CO Peete Bro Bounswaick Bork Park Hills

Trains Wreck on Cumberland Valley Branch Near Martinsburg

Two freshy rams collided head on near Fallme Waters on the Cumberland Valley Branch of the Reading Railroad. One fire engine stood by as a precaution after leaks were seen from the wrecked engines. The branch runs from Martinsburg to Hagerstown.

Reading Railroad Martinsburg Bagerstown

Towson paper urges defeat of Mahoney in Senate race

The Towson Union News editorializes that George P. Mahoney lacks qualifications and loyalty to the party. It argues his repeated defeats show weak electability and predicts the Democrats will find a more acceptable candidate before the filing deadline.

Towson George P. Mahoney Baltimore County US. Senate Towson Union News Fenwick Keyser Mahoney Maryland Mr. Mahoney Democratic United States Senate

Uneasy Peace In Holy Land

In Amman a uneasy calm returns as Jordan restores order after six days of rioting tied to Baghdad Pact moves. Prime Minister Ibrahim Hashim vows no treaty obligation while elections within four months may serve as a plebiscite on the pact. Bethlehem imposes a curfew and Amman lowers barricades as shops reopen and security improves.

Amman Jordan vPh Holy Land Hussein Bethlehem

Detectives Identify Prison Worker as Canadian Doctor Imposter

Huntsville Tex Ellis general manager of the Texas prison system identifies an employee as an inposer Canadian physician who posed as Dr Joseph C Cyr a surgeon in the Canadian armed forces. He fled quarters after being confronted with articles about Ferninand Waldo DeMara Jr. News notes flood weather in Francisco and a fatal gunshot in Denton Maryland with a 69 year old man dying in Boston Memorial Hospital.

Huntsville Tex Ellis Teas Ellis Ferninand Waldo DeMara, Jr Joseph C. Cyr Ems Sand Denton Md Calvert C. Meariken Denton Law Aer Wad Ponivey Tiether Thes General Assembly Boston Memorial Hospital

Blast series at United Oil refinery kills firefighter

A Warren, Virginia, refinery fire triggered a series of blasts early today killing one firefighter and injuring ten others. Bricks and debris showered the responders as flames overwhelmed the filter house, with four firefighters admitted to Warren Hospital and authorities saying the blaze was under control by 5:30 a.m.

Warren United Oil Refining Co Obritk Arty Ell Wiley Warren Hospital Erie United

Domestic dispute yields weekly alimony and traffic fines

Daniel O Dew Jr of this city was ordered by Substitute Magistrate Edward J Smith to pay his wife 10 a week for support for herself and two minor children. A. Austin James represented the wife. Other items include several traffic and license violations with fines and sentences, plus real estate deeds and a note on vaccine program savings and railroad workers’ wage grants.

Daniel O. Dew Jr Edward G. Lee J. Frederick Simmons FE. L Baum W. K. Max Tollatera Charles Worrow Harry Quinn George H. Tathoti Simon Brida New London Robert Po Maurer Legims U 8 15 North Baum

Winter Storm Hits Pacific Coast and Northeast

The opening day of winter brought a stormy, cold start with rainstorms pounding the Pacific coast and frigid conditions across the Northeast and Midwest. Subzero readings plagued New England and parts of New York, while heavy rain affected central California to the Northwest, closing roads and evacuating residents in low lying areas.

Associated Press Pacific New England New York State Messend North Carolina Oklahoma Kansas Montana Rockies Plains Colorado Wyoming California Oregon Washington Orego Orthe

Two Licenses Are Revoked After Court Hearing

License reviewer Ray O Horn of the State Motor Vehicle Bureau in Baltimore heard drivers plead against suspension. Two licenses were revoked, three placed on probation, and three suspended. Names include Patricia Mable Sprankle Allen David Schaeffer Norman Wolson Fox Thomas Richard Chapline Raymond Leo Green John Ha Kennedy Edward Carson Lee and Gilmore Rudy Hamilton with varying penalties for offenses such as reckless driving speeding and stop sign violations.

Ray O. Horn State Motor Vehicle Bureau Baltimore Jeske Peeauus Solan Quo Patricia Mable Sprankle Emmitsburg Allen David Schaeffer RED 2 Norman Wolson Fox Thomas Richard Chapline Braddock Heighs Raymond Leo Green Lantz John Ha Kennedy East Third Street Edward Carson Lee Gilmore Rudy Hamilton

Fire Claims Four In Brooklyn Apt Blaze

A fast spreading eight family building fire in Brooklyn killed two children and two artists, traced to a cigarette tossed into a wastepaper basket. Victims included 82 year old Margaret Murph and 22 year old Eileen Best and her daughters Ruth and Josee. Ten people rescued, including a disabled 3 year old, Julia Isnes. Firemen battled flames as emergency crews contained the incident, aided by chemical extinguishing efforts. a separate truck brake fire near a state route caused minor damage.

New York Brooklyn Margaret Murph Eileen Best Ruth Josee Julia Isnes Edward Douds

New Low First Day Of Winter

The coldest December weather since 1951 was recorded at the airport on the first day of astronomical winter with a minimum of seven above zero. The forecast called for continued cold, cloudiness, and a chance of a white Christmas fading. Temperatures were near 32 for today with 16 to 22 tonight, and snow flurries possible on Christmas Eve. Ice formed on Culler Lake and streams, with local rivers showing partial freezing. Winter began around 10 am, after a string of cold days. highs yesterday reached 27 and freezing levels lingered.

Weather Bureau Walder Maryland Gambrill State Park High Knob Culler Lake Monocacy Buckeystown Dam Potomac Virginia Bredaerick Frederick James A. Grove Grove

West State Road Work Near Frederick Reaches Winter Pause

Winter shutdown descends on state road projects in the Frederick area as contractors F P Asher and Sons finish dual lane extension work east of Frederick while U S Steel American Bridge Division aims to complete concrete hand rails and sidewalks on the Monocacy river bridge, weather permitting. The cold snap halts concrete pours and the bridge deck has been poured.

State Roads Commission F. P. Asher and Sons Frederick American Hrudge Division U. S. Steel Corporation Monocacy River

Eisenhowers greet 700 White House staff on holiday

President and Mrs Eisenhower celebrate Christmas with 700 White House staff as a new grandchild arrives at Walter Reed Army Hospital. A daughter named Mary Jens is born to Barbara Eisenhower, wife of Maj John Eisenhower. The First Family may delay a warm climate trip due to doctors advice and weather in Augusta. The Eisenhowers reside at St Belvoir VA with three other children: David, 7, Barbara Anne, 6, and Susan, 3.

Eisenhower White House Waller Reed Army ‘Hospital Barbara Eisenhower Maj John Eisenhower Tmne Eisenhowers Augusta Mary Jens St. Belvoir Via David Barbara Anne Susan

2 Alarm Fire In Baltimore Port Covington

A two alarm blaze struck a Western Maryland Railway car penal and sheet metal shop at Port Covington in Baltimore. Fire crews fought the flames with 22 pieces of apparatus and boats. one witness reported a 30 foot leap from a one story building near a grain elevator. The alarm began at 1 08 am and control was reported at 2 44 am.

Baltimore Port Covington Western Maryland Railway Enane Ileport

Algeria's Christmas War Intensifies as Rebels Hit

Heavy fighting erupts in Algeria as Nationalist guerrillas press a Christmas campaign. French forces push a major sweep from Constantine toward Nemendha Range with air and ground units. Rebels claimed killed ranges report from Guelma Souk Ahras and near the Tunisian border. The French announced high rebel casualties while restraining local Moslem officials amid street violence and disrupted communications. Premier Faure delays Algerian voting due to escalating violence.

Algiers Algeria Nemendha Constantine Guelma Souk Ahras Guentis Edgar Faure France

Abominable treatment described by American missionary

Dr Homer V Bradshaw and his wife, released from five years in Chinese prisons, told reporters in Clark Air Force Base of torture including handcuffing and forced strenuous exercise. Bradshaw, 34, spoke from a wheelchair citing weight loss and malnutrition while Air Force doctors said his wife remains more malnourished and unsettled.

Clark Air Force Base P.I Homer V. Bradshaw Bradshaw Pittsburgh Hong Kong U. S. Air Force China Reds Linshen Kwangtung Province Manila Tokyo United States Kukong Canton

Child Hurt Falling From Siding Board At Walkersville Church Yard

Three year old Charles R Loy Jr. was seriously injured by a 20 foot fall from a sliding board in Walkersville Methodist church yard. He endured brain surgery after striking a metal bar, received blood transfusions, and remained in Frederick Memorial Hospital in fair condition. His mother and sister were present. Rev Taylor helped provide aid.

Walkersville Frederick Memorial Hospital Walkersville Methodist Charles R. Loy Jr Charles R. Loy Loy William C. Taylor

Inn Once Immortalized by Longfellow Destroyed by Fire

Sudbury Mass fire destroyed the Waxstead Inn known from Longfellow Tales of a Wayside Inn, a Henry Ford restoration site. Fire officials said the blaze started in the big ballroom, consuming the rambling wooden structure and much of its antiques. No one was in the building at the time. guests had previously stayed there. The 17th century hostelry on the old Boston Post Road, originally the Red Tavern, had historic ties through Longfellow and Ford.

Sudbury Mass Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Henry Ford Old Boston Post Road

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