Fire destroys Kemp garage and nearby residence
A fire at the Kemp garage on Linden Avenue, fed by leaking gasoline in one truck, raged for hours. Camp Detrick engines aided by Frederick volunteers fought the blaze, which also damaged James Albright’s nearby home. Poor water pressure slowed efforts before control was achieved around 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Detrick
Route 4
Fred Kemp
Linden Avenue
Richard Rudy
Rudy
James Albright
Kemp
Albright
Frederick
Baughman
Nominations By Webb Post Made On Monday
Nomination night for John R. Webb Post 3285 produced a full slate for March 1 officer elections. Commanders named include James McLaren and James Croneburg as senior and junior vice commanders, with Carson Nelson, Karl Hamer, and Kenneth Whitmore for quartermaster, plus Arthur Potts as judge advocate and Maurice Smith as chaplain. Executive committee candidates totaled eight, led by Robert Staley and Homer Miller Jr. The meeting also announced a new Veterans lounge, a future softball program, a March of Dimes donation of 25 dollars, and entertainment by H. David Hagan and Normandy Invasion films provided by the Army Recruiting Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Webb
W. F. Wa
James McLaren
James Croneburg
William Ayers
Carson Nelson
Karl Hamer
Kenneth Whitmore
Arthur Potts
Maurice Smith
Abe Ellin
Robert Whitmore
Charles Simpson
Robert Staley
Homer Miller, Jr
Cleon H. Alexander
Ed Ewing
Charles Lawson
Lincoln Stull
Walter Danmer
Pep” Birely
Joseph S Kennedy
H. David Hagan
Magic
Vandals threaten U.S. national park beauty in official report
Washington reports vandals are ruining park beauty with name carving and trash. Newton B. Drury calls the situation gloomy and urges stronger patrols and stricter enforcement as vandalism rises, while Krug notes restrictions may need tightening to protect park resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Parks
Park Service
Newton B. Drury
Secretary of the Interior
Krug
Drury
Tata
Truman Seeks Federal Anti Lynch Legislation and Civil Rights Reform
President Truman asks Congress to pass anti discrimination laws covering elections and federal employment, ends poll taxes for federal votes, reestablishes the wartime FEPC, sets up civil rights study bodies, and seeks DC voting rights, Hawaii and Alaska statehood, plus end to Jim Crow interstate travel and race barriers. He also proposes compensation for Japanese American evacuees and calls for broader national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekington
Truman
Congress
South
Fair Employment Practice Commission
Department of Justice
Home Rule
District of Columbia
Statehood
Hawaii
Alaska
U. S
Pacific Coast
Court News Brings Marriage Licenses and Decrees
Marriage licenses issued to Harry Keller and Virginia Albright in Frederick and Robert Weigle and Betty Keesecker in Maryland, along with several other matches and divorces listed. Property deeds show transfers in Frederick and local towns, and Ijamsville plans to organize a baseball club for the coming season with elections, uniforms, and field improvements discussed. A note mentions helium filling reducing aircraft weight by 180 pounds per plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry 5. Keller
Smithsburg
Virginia Albright
Hagerstown
Robert A. Weigle
Carlisle
Betty L. Keesecker
Mechanicsburg
Charles A. Byer
Dorothy P. Wiley
Allison Park
Frank Joseph Hrbek
Estelle Ernestine Jackson
Frederick
Carl A. Anderson
Takoma
Washington
Jennie K. Miller
Lexington
David A. Grossnickle
South Market Street
Betty R. MacKenzie
Robert H. Butler
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Doris E. Snyder
Thurmont
Kenneth Howard Willard
Jefferson Street
Rose Marie Culler
East Second Street
Paul Charles Traver
June Catherine Marion
Harrisburg
Hubert E. Wolfe
Mastersburg
Emma L. Kolva
Halifax
William M. Herbert
Mary Jane Canfield
Clearspring
R. Patrick Turner
Allen N. Sherman
George L. Withide
Carl V. Angell
Liamsville
Jiamsvile
Cc. A
Holland
Ijamsville Nine
Hamsville
Ijamsville
Bristol Freighter Makes Global 32000 Mile Test Flight
The British aircraft Bristol Freighter completed a 32000 mile test flight circling much of the world, testing every type of encountered route and condition.
Krug Warns Nation to Save Natural Resources
Secretary of the Interior Krug warns the nation to reclaim soil, save coal, and use resources better. He predicts population growth to 153 million by 1960 and 165 million by 1990, planning for future security and fuel discoveries amid soil erosion and land-use concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtes
Krug
United States
Reclamation Bureau
Mineral wealth and parole conference notes in 1930s reports
The report surveys states vast mineral reserves and future byproduct potential within phosphorus production. It notes Alaska pulp and paper plant prospects and tourism needs, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands outlooks, Hawaii agricultural and tuna forecasts, and calls for expanded geological programs. A parole rehabilitation conference in Annapolis discussed department development chaired by Governor Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatethi States
Vival Fm Wheese
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Hawaii
Alaska
United States
Congress
Soviet Union
State Department of Parole
Annapolis
Alaryland
Hagerstown
William Preston Lane, Jr
Sodalities Meet at St Ignatius Urbana
The regular St Ignatius church meeting in Urbana was held January 29 at the Murphy home. Mrs Edward Wilco presided and a program featured readings by Mary Alice Murphy, Mrs C Vincent Biser, and Mrs Harold Roderick. Refreshments followed and the group set February 26 as the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodality
of St Ignatius Church
Urbana
Frank Murphy
Hamsville
Edward Wilco
Aindings
Mary Alice Murphy
C. Vincent Biser
Harold Roderick
Local Hagerstown Office Attendees Listed at Event
Rector F Murray Pensodanecusive secretary John J Sygen and others from the Hagerstown office attended the event along with J Watert Blick Jovepn Nester Miss Mary Hoover Alton C Whitmore and David M Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Murray Pensodane
Cusive
John J. Sygen
J. Watert Blick
Jovepn
Nester
Miss Mary Hoover
Alton C. Whitmore
David M. Steele
Hagerstown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Webb Post
U. S. National Parks
Court News
Oliver Miler
Charles J. Martin
Hallie M. Danner
Florence Simpson
Della G. Heffner
Henry FR. Bury
Mary M. Morgan
Fredb. Kehne
Fred B. Kehne
Mary M.afargen
Lester
Birely
Charles R. Downs
Charles D. Step
John W. Lambert
Gandhi Pyre
Bamning
Mohandas K. Gand
Jimauna River
New Delhi
India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Gandhi
Pakistan
Nea-Acme
Bert Brandt
K. Gandhi
Mani
Birs
Birla
Singer Sewing Machine Co
MET
ST. Phone
Pennsylvania
George Hamilton
Bankies
South Market
Pt L
Pan
North Market St- Frederick
Victor
Fémm
South Market St
C.e.cline & Son
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Barbara Rhimehar
Gay Harding
June Poole
Dorothy Williams
Miss Ann Rice
Betty Jean Mullinix
Library School
Katharine Paul Hepburn
Henreid
Parist
Robert
Y Brown
Leo G. Carroll
Henry Daniell
Henry Stephenson
War Tors
Irmgard von Cabs
Allen Vincent
Robert Andrey
Mutamaonsinmmanansemmansudiounewen
Humphrey Bogart
George T. Cramer
Our In
Cramer
Monocacy Motors, Inc
Fredericktown
Patrick
F. Russell Young
Rendee
Allen’s Market & Second Sts
Ralph W. Boyer
Court Street
Rexall Drug Store
MR. Farmer
LEE Way Poulire
Lederle
Weil Brothers
North Market St
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