Thurmont man held on check theft charges by federal grand jury
Jesse J Miller a 34 year old Thurmont handyman was ordered held for federal grand jury action on charges of stealing payroll checks from a mailbox on the Floyd Akers property near Hagerstown. Eight checks totaling 27193 were allegedly taken on December 23 and later attempted to cash on Christmas Day. Miller, unable to post 1000 bond, was sent to Baltimore jail pending further action. The investigation tied the checks to payroll remittances for Akers employees. Miller has history of varied Thurmont work and reportedly planned to return the cashed checks.
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Jesse J Miller
Thurymont Handyman
U. S
Welles Little
Hagerstown
Miller
Little
Baltimore
Thurmont
Floyd Akers
Lawrence
Akers
Pr Thorning Awarded Spain's Highest Cultural Honor
President Truman named Stanton Grifis ambassador to Spain as Don José Fein de Sequerica announced the Cross of Alfonso X the Wise was conferred on Rev Dr Joseph Thorning of St Josephs Church Carrollton, praising his Spanish American friendship work and moral intellect. Spain’s envoy called him a noble priest and courageous scholar.
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Truman
Stanton Grifis
Spain
Washington
Josr Fein de Sequerica
Alfonso Fi Sabio
Alfonso the Wise
Joseph
Thorning
St Josephs Church
Catrollton Wanor
Peninena
Holy See
Dr Therning
State Highway Program Faces Legislature Decision
The Maryland Legislature must decide whether to continue the highway modernization program as funds dwindle. Governor-elect McKeldin vows roadblocks, criticizing the current program and urging finishes such as Route 40 to Ridgeville, while Rep. Reindel warns cuts raise future costs.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Robert M Reindeljar
Roads Commission
Annapolis Road
Meheldin
Baltimore-Washington
Ridgeville
Mderny
Pennsylvania Line
Timonium
McKeldin
Baltimore Washington Expressway and road projects update
Reindolar has been succeeded as State Roads Commission chairman by assistant Attorney General Joseph D Buscher. Buscher is expected to serve briefly before McKeldin names Russell Hoo McCain of Frederick as chairman, who currently sits on the Commission. The plan outlines completing major expressways linking Baltimore and Washington and extending key routes toward Ridgeville and Clarksburg, with bypass provisions for Annapolis Washington and Frederick Washington corridors.
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Jessups
Washington
Ridgeville
Annapolis-Washington
Frederick-Washington
State Roads Commission
Joseph D Buscher
Buscher
McKeldin
Russell Hoo McCain
Frederick
McCain
Skating Permissible Again On Culler Lake
Frederick Parks Supt C Cyril Klein announced skating permitted on Culler Lake after a cold spell froze about four inches of ice across the pond. Parks employes and police marked danger spots, with night supervision by Officer Charles Burgas and daytime officers on duty. Night skating allowed until 10 pm while ice remains safely frozen.
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Culler Lake
Frederick Parks
Cyril Klein
Klein
Charles Burgas
Minor Mishaps Blamed On Ice
Warning motorists to stay alert for icy spots after Tuesday storm. State Police reported main roads clear but shaded areas remained slippery. Belated reports described two Route 15 incidents near Catoctin Furnace involving Harold Edwin Park and another two-car collision later in the day.
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the Inn
Catoctin Furnace
US Marine Corps
Harold Edwin Park
South Haven
Three Vehicle Collisions Reported Near Emmitsburg and Morrisville
A southbound car driven by Egnon Haygood of Washington collided head on with Albert P. Brodell Jr of Brooklyn, injuring Haygood slightly and causing $300 damage to his car and $250 to Brodell’s. Earlier, Donald M Brown of Carlisle and James Stevan Bowers of Emmitsburg collided with a halted truck, total damage $350, no injuries. State Trooper Kenneth Bond investigated. no charges filed. In Washington, a government green light allows a new US Steel plant near Morrisville, Pa, opposite Trenton, NJ, costing $35.414 million and described as the era’s largest steel expansion project.
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Egnon & Haygood
Washington
Albert P. Brodell, Jr
Brooklyn
Haygood
Brodell
Toll Gate Hall
Emmitsburg
Donald M Brown
US Navy
Carlisle
Page
US Steel Corporation
Morrisville
Delaware River
Trenton
Garage And Shed Destroyed By Fire On Farm
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a garage and shed on the Edith Emma Long farm near Emmitsburg Wednesday night. Trooper Kenneth D. Bond of the State Police estimated the loss at 4000 dollars. Both Thurmont and Emmitsburg departments assisted.
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Edith Emma Long
Emmitsburg
Kenneth D. Bond
Thurmont
Emmits
Burned Long Farm Garage Destroyed with Vehicles and Tools
Volunteer fire companies responded to the alarm around 10 30 p m but could not save the attached building or its contents. A 1950 Oldsmobile sedan and auto accessories were lost, along with tires oils and farm tools in the shed. The Long farm lies on a rural tract.
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Burg
Long Farm
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Frazer
Manhattan
Hillside Motor Company, Inc
West Patrick Street
Atupfbaker
Tel
James W. Andersen, Jr
Burall
Weil Brothers
North Market St
Frederick Cloak
Market Streets
North Market Street
COATS
Ings
WIDF
ARIE
Ed Tong
Kehne Furniture CO
South Market ST
C. E. Cline & Son
EB. Patrick ST
Admiral - Dumont - Zenith
Wayside Radio
East Patrick ST. Ofen
THE
Walter Snow
Optowetrist
Pressers
Frederick Tailoring Co
Insurance and Retirement
the Frederick Tailoring Co
East 4Th ST
Frederick, MD
Hendrigkson
Spa
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