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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1951

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Frederick county 1951 induction batch leaves for army draft

A group of 20 men from Selective Service Boards 43 and 45 left at 7:15 am for induction in Baltimore. The first Frederick county inductees of 1951 include 15 from Board 46 and 14 from Board 45. Names from boards 45 and 46 are listed. The draft office will also register physicians dentists and veterinarians next Monday from 8 am to 4 pm under S04 year act.

Selective Service Armed Forces Army and Air Force Baltimore Frederick County Robert Milton Holland Adamstown Eugene Grafton Weedon Frederick Stuart Lee Geisbert Cottage City George Martin Laymen, Jr East Sixth Street William Henry Lakin Walkersville Joseph William Rollins Louis Carl Jacobs Knoxville Melvin Augustus Boyce North Bentz Robert Clayton Hoffman Paul Stanley Smith East Fifth Street Carroll Hayes Hufter Jefferson Clarence Martin Odell Hahn David Linwood Layer James Walling Harrison East Patrick Street Donald Zentz Koons West Fourteenth Street Harold Arthur Toms Libertytown John William McPherson Santa Herman Wade Blickenstaff Myersville Charles Ray Stansbury Monrovia Roxy Gilbert Runkles Mt. Airy Richard Emory Warfermann Emmitsburg Franklin Edward Riffle Thurmont Charles Clayton Weal New Market Robert Joseph Kreitz Albert Leon Smith Smithsburg Robert Henry Wantz Roy Alverse Baker Barry Edward Keyser Leo Franklin Weller Selective Service Office

Directors of three banks name new board member

Directors of three county banks held annual elections this morning to choose directors for the coming year. Citizens National Bank elected Harry QO. Schrogeder to its board, with other members re-elected. Frederick County National Bank restated its lineup with Amos A. Holter joining, replacing the late Thomas L. Zimmerman. Farmers and Mechanics National Bank re-elected a slate including William B. Bennett and Robert B. Crothers. Board organization meetings to follow this afternoon.

Harry QO. Schrogeder Frederick Citizens National Bank Charles H. Conley James H. Gambrill Elias B. Ramsburg Parsons Newman W. I. B. Anders Roland W. Harbaugh Daniel E. Wight Alden E. Fisher Joseph D. Baker Amos A. Holter Frederick County National Bank Thomas L. Zimmerman Warner L. Brittain J. W. L. Carty J. Walker Carty Howard A. Gross L. Homer Miller Arthur V. Myers Emory G. Nusz Pascal H. Renn Robert L. Warfield Farmer's and Mechanics National Bank William B. Bennett Robert B. Crothers Robert E. Delaplaine Daniel T. Dutrow A. Hart Etchison R. Ames Hendrickson A. Grant Hooper Kent C. Nicodemus Henry R. Shoemaker Benjamin ©. Shuff William M. Storm

No. 1 Charter Is On Display In Frederick Library

A display at Do. Burr Artz Library features the Number One Charter of the United States Chamber of Commerce from the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. The exhibit, part of the Between the Book Ends club show, includes a Key Hotel mezzanine framing and photographs from the National Affairs Area conference in Frederick on October 26, 1950 and a Chamber sponsored exhibit sent to Binghamton New York last May. Brochures about Frederick complete the display.

Do. Burr Artz United States Chamber of Commerce Frederick Chamber Chamber of Commerce Francis Scott Key Frederick Binghamton Fredérick

Man Believed To Be Bill Cook Sighted

FBI reports a man believed to be Badman Bill Cook attempted to pick up a sailor in Chula Vista near San Diego at 2 a m. Cook is sought for possibly eight killings across the southwest United States and northern Mexico. Suspect drove a seafoam green 1050 Ford sedan. license number unavailable.

San Diego Calif Federal Bureau of Investigation Badman Bill) Cook Chula Vista Here Cook United States Mexico FBI

One Wounded One Missing In Korean War

Cpl Joseph H Trail 19 Knoxville reported missing in action in Korea as his brother Cpl Burr W Trail 21 was seriously wounded in action on December 1. Burr Trail was sent back to the U S for treatment and is now at Camp Pickett Virginia.

Cpl Joseph H. Trail Knoxville Korea Burr W. Trail Joseph Trail Tenth Corps Burr Trail Ward B U.S. Army Hospital Camp Pickett Clarence Trail Trail Sunchon Fort Jackson D. C Fort Lewis Washington State Pacific Hawaii Fort le Japan

Boy 14 Must Attend School in Frederick Court

A Frederick mother Edna Baker was fined five dollars and costs for failing to ensure her 14 year old Clyde attended Frederick Elm Street School regularly under Maryland compulsory attendance law. Magistrate warned of future regret and parental responsibility as Clyde promised to attend. Also in court Ruhland Clifford Boyer was fined one hundred dollars for driving under the influence, with several collateral forfeitures for other local traffic offenses recorded.

Frederick Peoples Court Edna Baker West South Street Maryland Gertrude Smith Baker Miss Smith Thomas S. Glass Ruhland Clifford Boyer Edward J. Smith Boyer First Set W. W. Corbin Wilbur F. Sheffield James A. Pace James A. Pace, Route J Robert W. Blackburn Central City Mathew A. Rulis Mahoney City James R. Brady Frances Olson Worthington Rouzee Bond Stakem

May honor Forrestal with carrier name vote

Washington in January reports informal talk that the proposed 66 000 ton aircraft carrier may be named for the late James Forrestal first Secretary of Defense, reflecting a formal naming suggestion.

Forrestat Washington Jan James Vorrestal Defense

Frederick Chamber Plans Housing Program and Clinic

The Frederick Chamber of Commerce will coordinate a housing program to address acute rental and safe living shortages amid expanding industries. A survey will measure need, with community cooperation sought, and a clinic for small business to adapt to the national defense shift is planned. The annual meeting is set for January 29 at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with a banquet and entertainment.

Chamber of Commerce Frederick Board of Francis Sentt Key Edward C. Hartmann Chamber Me. Hartmann Herbert R. O'Conor Senate Small Business Committee Francis Scntt Key Paul McAuliffe G. Raymond Shipley Home T Exterminating Company Joseph Blotkamp C. Burr Arte

Cult Members Readied for World End in Isolated Cottage

In Keremeos 37 followers of the Children of Light vigil in a darkened stone cottage since December 26 awaiting the earth’s end or meeting God. Leader Grace Agnes Carlson, in white robe and red cape, says they await but do not know the form. Many sold possessions to be free of debt, as blankets cover windows and prayers fill the night. A stock market surge later reports modest gains.

Keremeus Boc Children of Light Dan Grace Agnes Carlson

Huntington capitalist loses stock certificates and bond

E. P. May of Huntington confirmed today that he has lost or mislaid securities totaling 750000 dollars in face value including stock certificates and a bond. The coins were reportedly misplaced around January 8 in Huntington West Virginia and involve a significant private investment. No further details were released.

Huntington W. Va E. P. May Huntington Capitalist

Five Day Forecast for Maryland and Delaware

Five day forecast calls for fair weather with a little warmer midweek and Thursday. Some rain possible Friday followed by cooler and fall conditions over the weekend. Overall the period should average near seasonal normals.

Maryland Delaware

Americans to quit Hongkong evacuation warned

Hongkong January 9 near term warning issued to all American citizens to evacuate dependents due to deterioration of Far East situation. Consul General Walter P McConaughy told reporters the precautionary warning signals concern but no imminent emergency is seen.

Hongkong Far East Walter P. McConaughy

Safeway Applies For City Permit For All Saints Market

Safeway Stores Inc has filed for a building permit with City Engineer W Raymond Waller to construct a one story market at 29 East All Saints Street estimated at about 225000 The site sale to Safeway was completed last summer by James H Cramer and Philip R Winebrewer The plan includes mezzanine parking for 81 cars and concrete paving with a large lot measuring about 182 by 270 feet

Safeway Stores, Inc W. Raymond Waller East All Saints Street James H. Cramer Philip R All Saints

Bitter cold grips region with record low temps

The area faced frigid conditions as winds from northwest gales sent temperatures to near zero in several spots. Frederick saw 1 below zero at the state police station and 14 below at the airport, while Unionville reported 11 below. A few readings hovered within a few degrees of zero as wind crept through every crack, though winds eased and highs were expected to reach 33 after days near 28. Clear skies and cloudier, milder nights were forecast, and ice returned to ponds with Culler Lake frozen, halting skating.

Frederick Unionville Culler Lake

Sale of Monocacy Tan Property Closed

The Monocacy Inn property four miles from Frederick on Route 240 has officially closed by deed recording and a dismissal order in an Equity Court case. Myrtle Esterly sold the property to Jesse N. Smith for 6659, with Esterly dismissing the suit. Other deeds recorded include Hahn to Burgee for about 8000 and Kehner to Cannon for about 87500. In Martinsburg, three limestone quarries granted a 10 percent wage increase retroactive to December, boosting payroll by about 300000 annually. The Frederick Naval Reserve unit met at the Armory with Lt Gardiner discussing Naval Aviation. next meeting January 30.

Frederick Perk Myrtle M. Esterly George Guinea) Esterly Jesse N. Smith Esterly Carrell H. Kehner Spencer H. Cannon Yellow Springs Hamburg Tuscarora Martinsburg W. Va Berkeley Jefferson Counties Standard Lime and Stone Co Laughlin Steel Co U. S. Steel Corp Blairton Millville Bakerton Naval Reserve Clement Gardiner Catoctin Furnace Naval Aviation

Crowd expected for McKeldin inaugural in Annapolis

Annapolis will host Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin's inauguration with pomp and a public address from the east portico after the oath in the Senate chamber. Thousands are anticipated, with special police details and public viewing invited. The ceremony includes band music, prayers, and a reception at Government House after a parade and Senate oath confirmations.

Annapolis Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin Maryland Senate McKeldin State House Baltimore City Mereldin Naval Academy Band Arion Singing Society of Baltimore Herbert RB O'Coford Himsel John Marshall Butter House of Representatives General Assembly Tch House Vivian V. Sampson Releeves Hooper S. Miles J. Millard Towes Hall Tlamararnet Milton A. Reckford Joseph Martin A-Mass Arion Singing Society Faith of Our Fathers National Guard Reeves Government House

Four Damage Suits Are Ordered Dismissed

Four suits arising from a Christmas Eve 1949 Route 24M accident near Frederick were dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiffs Mary E. Rabbitt Edward M. Bushong Joseph W. Johnson and George N Simcoe claimed damages totaling 45 000 against defendants Charles Fe Tyeryar and Augustus Tyeryar with Johnson later made a third party defendant. Plaintiffs were riding with Johnson whose car collided with an automobile operated by Charles Tyeryar and owned by the Tyeryars.

Frederick Mary E. Rabbitt Virginia Edward M. Bushong Washington Joseph W. Johnson George N. Simcoe Damaes Charles FE. Tyerwar C Augustus Tyerwar Bushong Johnson Charles Tyeryar Co. A. Tyeryar Mathias and Mahiss Parsons Newman Byron W. Thompson Tyeryars

Truman calls for taxes "until it hurts" to meet threat

President Truman urged Congress to tax heavily to fund a large rearmament program against Communist aggression. Treasury Secretary Snyder warned tax hikes must be steep enough to strain the economy, with estimates suggesting deficits of around 50 to 60 billion dollars to sustain defense spending. Byrd released letters noting lawmakers must cut nonessential spending and consider new taxes if the budget is to be balanced.

Washington Dan Truman Secretary of the Treasury Snyder Congress Sen Sentor Byrdev Yerthe Franti Fabs Otter Trianiaia Byrd True Bruman Dot Mtr Franck Joan Byrds Myrud

Homemakers Plan March Meeting and Board Changes

Homemakers outline plans for a March annual meeting to vote on a new constitution and officers for the county council. Committees for luncheon program nominating auditing and publicity were named, with meetings and training set for January and a News-Post plant tour at the Y Hut on the Head College campus.

Homerunkers Clomby Counce Cornell Roeetane Monkereree Ohd Church Street School Qategicell John A. Stunner Beach Dock County Counal Chester Young Chairan Ballenger Onamel Thomas Harmony Grave Harry Stup Gambrill Park Warren Grushon Thurmont Albert Dean Yellow Springs Foard Hood Prospect D. Edgar Bittle Myersville Club Howard I Smith Bal Jennier Snader Baker Unionville George Arnold Lewintown Thomas Molesworth Rosedale G. Q. Hendrickson Urbana Maurice Cob- Jentz Middlelawn Beatrice Fehr Fehr Ale News-Post Y. Hut Head College

Verdict Returned For Appellants In Brunswick Collision Case

Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer ruled this morning in favor of the appellants in a 1948 Brunswick civil case arising from a collision on Second Avenue and Potomac Street. The lower court had awarded Foster B Kephart $114.65 against Clarence Jacobs and John S Foster. the Circuit Court reversed, finding in favor of Jacobs and Foster.

Patrick M. Schnauffer Brunswick Alton ¥. Bennett Foster B. Kephart Clarence i Jacobs John S. Foster Jacobs Foster Circmt Kephart

Resigns From Fair Board After Four-Year Term

McCardell, prominent figure in Frederick County Agricultural Society, resigns as director and manager of the Krederick bay. He explains changes since last year and notes contracts lost, salaries cited, and a pending decision to serve one more year. Continued on page four.

Allied . McCardell Prederek Cruivers Frederick County Agricultural Society Krederick Bay Flo Tod Hagerstown Fur Pari-Mutuals Dig Frederick

Assembly committee appointments announced by House

The House of Delegates session named several members to key committees. Melvin H. Derr of Frederick joined Ways and Means. Korace M. Alexander to Agriculture and National Resources, Entertainment and Veterans, Militia and State Police. S. Fenton Harris to Education and Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries. C. Clifton Wirts and Joseph B. Payne to Judiciary. Richard B. Baumgardner to Banking, Insurance and Social Security.

House of Delegates Associated Press Melvin H. Derr Frederick Ways and Means Korace M. Alexander Agriculture and National Resources Entertainment Militia S. Fenton Harris Chesapeake Bay C. Clifton Wirts Joseph B. Payne Judiciary Richard B. Baumgardner Banking

Communists Drive on Osan and Wonju Fronts

Communists mass near Osan and Wonju as U S Eighth Army falls back toward Seoul. Thousands of Reds reportedly move south with artillery across the Han River area while air crews limit aerial observation due to poor weather. The battle centers on the central spine of Korea with Wonju as a key objective and heavy fighting reported seven miles southwest of that town.

Tokyo Eighth Army Osa Lhe Kum U.S Taojen South Kure Chunose Opa Seoul Osan Korea Wonju

Fire Companies Seek County Wage Hikes Across Board

A tentative plan would raise fire company funding by 100 dollars per year for eleven county units after a Blue Ridge Summit delegation urged the county commissioners. Legislative approval is needed. Other departments like Walkersville Thurmont Middletown Emmitsburg Bruns wick Mt Airy Hyattstown and Midway would see varying increases, with Braddock Heights jumping to 800 from 300.

Blue Ridge Summit Blue Ridge Thurmont Middletown First Walkersville Middlestown Myersville Emmitsburg Brunswick Mt. Airy Hyattstown New Midway Braddock Heights

Christmas Mail Unidentified By Faulty Addresses

Acting Postmaster James A. Grove and aides are sorting undelivered mail from the holidays. Many items lack fixed recipients or correct street details, leaving letters with vague or missing addresses. The piece urges proper addressing to ensure timely delivery and notes thousands of letters suffer this issue during Christmas rush.

James A. Grove Post Office Mir W. S. St West Sixth Sixth Street West South Street West Saints Frederick, Md Grove

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