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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
2
Washington notes two day price break in wheat stocks and commodities tests the economy and could influence the upcoming presidential election. Analysts see possible further drops or stabilization while grain export targets may bolster prices, delaying any clear guidance from officials.
Edwin Leon Gartrell, 25, of Gaither, was sentenced last week in Westminster Magistrate Court to 14 months for assault and related motor vehicle offenses. He then received a five year term in Carroll County Circuit Court for assault with intent to maim or disfigure. The defendant attacked a Sykesville cab driver, beaten and fired a shotgun, later hiding with the weapon. Court records note prior guilty pleas to driving without a license and unauthorized use.
Mrs Willem Storm chaired the training committee and showed pictures from the National Gifl Scout office. The board list includes Mrs Kenneth Metcalf, Mrs Charles Butcher, Mrs Ray H Smith, Mrs Ralph Boyer, Mrs G Truman Lippy, Mrs William Storm, Mrs Ignatius Bijerlee, Mrs E Parkinson, Mrs C Clifford Dell, Bers Harry D Radcliff, Mrs F Walton Sheip, Mrs Howard Ash, Mr Paul Johnson, Mrs Frank Castie, Mrs Walter EF Linn, and Miss Frances Ann Delaplaine.
The Wright airplane, shipped to the Science Museum in Kensington in 1928 as the first machine capable of sustained flight, will stay in England. Orville Wright died last Friday, and the ship remains there under a 1928 will and a 1943 Roosevelt testimonial. no return was required unless during his lifetime.
Martinsburg West Virginia February 5 Malcolm M Brown, chairman of the commission administering West Virginia s year old apple tax, would welcome a test of the levy s constitutionality He told orchardists from four states at the West Virginia Horticultural Society meeting that the commission has been operating economically and is ready for a court test Opponents of the law have threatened such a test In a task to clear all angles Brown defended the law and outlined its operation The levy was established last year in the legislature under sponsorship of the society. Fred C Matson of Martinsburg was advanced to the presidency for a two year term succeeding Howard Rannelis of Romney Sam Skinner of Shepherdstown was named vice president a post which by custom leads to the presidency in two years Carroll Miller and Malcolm J Brown both of Martinsburg were reelected secretary and treasurer Miller rose to protest his name being included after resigning and asked it be stricken and the executive committee be instructed to find a successor The state was unanimously adopted as presented leaving the secretaryship unresolved The resolutions committee later in the day included a
A note of sincere appreciation was directed to Miller for long service with the executive committee urging continued post. Miller and Brown have served since 1930. FE C Sherwood of West Virginia University received a life membership and this year’s distinguished service award for aiding the fruit growing industry. About 300 apple growers from WV VA MD and PA attended the two-day session. separate meetings for cherry and peach growers are planned for tomorrow.
John W. Atkins a 44 year old livestock dealer from Shevaux Wicomico county was fined 3000 and costs in federal court for evading 14192 in income tax over a three year period starting 1942. Judge W Calvin Chesnut presided and the verdict followed a jury disagreement last year. United States Attorney Bernard.
Wigan noted Atkins reported taxable income up to about 32300 per year while his actual income reached as high as 70000. The discrepancy highlights potential tax reporting gaps or misstatements involving Atkins.
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