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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1948

Page

9

Civilian Defense Plans For Atomic Bombing Outlined

Maj. Gen. Harold R. Bull outlined civilian defense steps for potential atomic bombing to the U S Conference of Mayors in New York urging each city to appoint a civil defense director and expand police fire protection debris clearance and rescue units prepare welfare evacuation and feeding plans use open areas and a secure control center and organize disaster relief agencies to protect civilians against peacetime hazards. The note then shifts to local society items detailing visits and family news and a high school basketball result.

New York Harold R. Bull Army Defense Board Bull U.S. Conference of Mayors Fze Bell Sai

Community News From Lovettsville and Nearby

Local Lovettsville families hosted a turkey dinner on February 1 with numerous attendees from Demory Baker Frye Beatty and Cost families. A church anniversary at St. Mark Incarnation featured Dr Wade as speaker. Home Demonstration Club schedules February 25 all day meeting on new materials and alterations. Weekend visits include Virginia residents visiting relatives in Purcellville and Jefferson.

Lovettsville W. W. Demory Lilburn Demory Patsy Lee Kay Marlene Clark Baker Renice Taylorstown Glendon Demory Ethel May Barbara Jey Richard Leslie Foley Demory Bobby Peggy Flord A Demory Wayne Virginia Cherry Lee Sandra Darlene Nona Demoery Leo Buzzie Gaithersburg Fannie Carnes Little Cherry Lee Wilmer Brown Purcellville Wiliam A. Wade St. Mark’s Incarnation Lutheran Washington Henry Manken Incarnation Wade St. Mar St. Mark's Manker Gettysburg Home Demonstration Club Jack Porterfield H. W. Beatty H. W. Kelier Jefferson Grafton Cost Braddock Irma Cost Ira Cost Louis Cost George Louder J. D. Brown James Westfall Jimmy H. L. Rodeffer Vestal Florida George Virts Air G. H. Virts

Lovettsville Girls Fall To Underdogs In 28 16 Loss

The Lovettsville girls were defeated 28 to 16 at home by an unnamed opponent. News notes include Mr. H L Rodeffer recovering from a bad cold and Mrs. W C Rickand returning from Washington with word of her daughter recovering after a serious operation at Garfield Hospital. John McKimmey and Reginald Sandbower traveled 1800 miles to Houston, Texas, by motor, passing through Atlanta after dense fog, visiting Dr and Mrs R S Norris. Mrs. McKimmey learned of Akers accompanying her daughter Edwards at Lenah. Mrs. Jean Demory is recovering from an appendectomy at Frederick Memorial Hospital and plans to return home soon.

Lovettsville H. L. Rodeffer W. C. Rickand Washington Hubert Rupert Garfield Hospital John McKimmey Reginald Sandbower Houston Texas Atlanta Jean Demory Frederick Memorial Hospital

Boy in critical condition after tire rim crushes skull

In Winchester Virginia a 15 year old boy, James Smelser, remained unconscious days after an iron tire rim blew from a truck wheel and struck his head while inflating a tire at a service station. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Smelser and was treated at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Earlier, in Philadelphia, a University of Pennsylvania student aged 18 had his neck pierced by a steel foil during a fencing event and required immediate surgery.

Winchester James Smelser Robert Smelser Winchester Memorial Hospital Smelser Clearbrook Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Henry Koenig University Hospital

Accident at School Fencing Match Injures Koenig

While fencing in the school gymnasium a foil tip broke from Koenig's opponent’s weapon leaving the blade exposed. During the next thrust the foil pierced Koenig’s neck from left to right, causing injury.

Koenig

Fox Bridge Club Sees Active February Meeting

Women’s Clubs at the Jug Bridge Homemakers met February 11 at Mrs. Roy Crum’s home with President Burns John Renn presiding. Mrs. Howard Mayne led song. repairs school announced. members attended tailoring meetings. Grace Beard Young reviewed Mountain Cattle. suggestion to circulate a book. Edward Sharp won the guess box and refreshments were served.

Fox Bridge Club Jug Bridge Roy Crum Bmrrs John Renn Howard Mayne Elmer Dixon Russell Young John C. Engie Grace Beard Young Iub Edwar Sharp

Unionville Club Hosts February Meeting and New Member

Unionville Home makers Club hosted Mrs. Pearce's gathering on February 10 with 33 members present. New member Mrs. Clyde Rickman joined, Miss Leu Davis demonstrated, and the group viewed Van Dyck pictures. Reports highlighted overseas boxes and home management topics.

Unionville Club Carrie Pearre Ollie Jones Unionville Unionville Homemakers Club Charles I

Work Meeting and Club Schedule in Unionville Hall

The article notes a meeting on February 27 at Unionville Hall led by Mrs Mary Peake, with a teaser on Maine Charm String by Graham. After the business session hostesses served refreshments and the group planned a gathering March 9 at the home of Mrs Melvin and Mrs Willam Johnson.

Unionvile Mary Peake Maine Graham Melvin Willam Johnson

Court News Property Deeded and Right of Way Deals

Wilbur Fo Shefield Jr trustee deeds to William J Brown for property and related count valued at 2906 dollars in January. Sager and others transfer to Potomac Edison Company a right of way for one dollar.

Wilbur Fo Shefield Jr Willian J Brown Sager Potomac Edison Company

Maryland official to address Tri-State Packers meeting

Joseph H. McClain, chairman of the Maryland Water Pollution Control Commission, will speak at the Tri-State Packers Association annual meeting on February 25. Panelists on processed foods include Philp J Hopkins, Porter Taylor, Frank Thomas, and others from Bellmore and Philadelphia. Hollow vessels were formed by winding hot glass around a sand core before blowing was invented.

Baltimore Joseph H. McClain Maryland Water Pollution Control Commission Tri-State Packers’ Association Frank Thomas Adamstown Oshers Philp J Hopkins Easton Packer Porter Taylor American Farm Bureau Federation Washington PA Fees, Jr Clarence A. Schauman

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