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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1948

Page

7

Two 3 Car Accidents In Frederick Weekend

Two three car accidents occurred in Frederick over the weekend with minor injuries and no charges. A Reg stake truck driven by Melvin DeGrange skidded on ice on Market street near Twelfth, shoving Roscoe Martin’s Plymouth into Florence Whipp’s Damascus Chevrolet. Stanley Martin sustained a slight head injury. damages totaled about 400, 15, and 50 dollars. Officer Norman Dietz investigated Sunday near one pm. A second crash at Carter and East Patrick streets involved Hazen Buros Near, Walter Baker, and Seymour Carbaugh. Neal’s car about 50 dollars, Baker 20, Carbaugh 150. Officer Carl Rentzell investigated.

Frederick Reg Melvin Arthur DeGrange Frederick Avenue Plymouth Roscoe B. Martin Thurmont Florence Virginia Whipp Damascus Market Street Twelfth Street Norman Dietz Stanley Martin Martin DeGrange Carter East Patrick Streets Hazen Buros Route 1 Patrick Street Walter H. Baker Pine Avenue Seymour Harding Carbaugh Neal Baker Carbaugh Carl Rentzell

Hesson-Snyder Post 120 Legion Receives Donation and Plans

The Hesson-Snyder Post 120 American Legion received a $200 donation for decorating the meeting room in the Legion Home. Plans for a social club were dropped. Ernest W. Dunbar attended the Feb 4 executive committee and Feb 5 Legion meetings, speaking on the new Legion Home. The annual carnival is planned for summer with carnival chairman Chifford Ott organizing committees. Troop 148 Boy Scouts will receive their charter at the Feb 19 Legion meeting as a membership drive begins with prizes for top recruiters.

Taneytown Hesson-Snyder American Legion Legion Ernest W. Dunbar Chifford Ott Troop 148 Boy Scouts of America Legion Meeting

Social Room contest offers cash prize and freebies

The ad notes a cash prize with third prize of two dollars, plus a free chicken dinner and a box of candy for all winners. The contest started Feb 5 and ends in April. Also mentions local social and church notices including residents traveling to Florida and hospital patients. Names include Mr and Mrs James C Baumgardner, W E Burke, Rev David W Shaum, Miss F E Shaum, Mrs Barr L Nusbaum, and Bridge Church of the Brethren activities.

James C. Baumgardner York Siree Florida W. E. Burke Town

Union Bridge church weighs enlargement and new location

Union Bridge Church of the Brethren leaders and members met Wednesday evening to decide on enlarging the present building and to consider a site for a new church. Also noted were Mrs Abner Devilbiss laid up with grip and Mrs Martha Dudrear of White Street who suffered a stroke while confined to a wheelchair for years.

Union Brdge Union Bridge Church of the Brethren Abner Devilbiss Martha Dudrear White Street The Union

Vacumatic Carburetor Promises Gas Savings

An advertisement touts a Wisconsin invention by Vacuumatic Carburetor Co that claims to reduce fuel waste by an automatic supercharge based unit. It fits cars and trucks, installs in minutes, and offers free details to readers who mail or postcard their name and address.

Wisconsin Vacumatic Carburetor Co State St. Wauwatosa Wis

Community officers named for January season

The article lists newly elected officers led by Mrs. James Hoy as president and Ms. C Dickerson as vice president. Other posts include Mrs. Berkley Bowman secretary, Mrs. Lonnievel assistant secretary, Mrs. Joseph Bowman treasurer, and Mrs. Jesse Proutt assistant treasurer. Clyde Ecker remains bedridden with pneumonia as the PTA event at Elmer Wolfe High School features a six scene program.

James Hoy C. ©. Dickerson Berkley Bowman Lonnievel Joseph Bowman Jesse Proutt Clyde Ecker Elmer Wolfe High School Parent-Teachers Association Hfe Betty Lou Brandenberg Imogene Weybright Janice Proutz Patsy Hartzler Dorothy Pitt Evelyn McIntosh Western Maryland College Miss Thomas Carroll County

Weakness Invites Attack Says Tydings

Senator Tydings warned that United States survival requires strength and cautioned that Russia could obtain the atomic bomb within five years. He spoke on WBAL, arguing disarmament with international inspection is unlikely without power, and that strength would deter aggression.

Baltimore Senator Tydings

Body of Memphis industrialist found in Aspen avalanche

Alexander McFadden, a prominent Memphis steel and manufacturing figure, was found buried under snow after an avalanche on a high altitude ski course in Aspen. Ski party workers recovered him after a night search, with three companions buried nearby.

Aspen Colo Alexander McFadden Memphis Tenn McFadden

Sandusky Cited for Reckless Driving in Eldersburg Fog

State Trooper Jake M. Worgns charged Sandusky with reckless driving after an early Friday fog delay in Eldersburg. The case was brought before Magistrate Vincent Tubman in Sykesville on February 24.

Javan Pedly Eldersburg Jake M. Worgsn Sandusky Vincent Tubman Sykesville

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