Five Die as Car Collides Head On with Tractor Trailer
Five women on the way to work died in a head on collision with a tractor trailer five miles north of Emmitsburg at 6 45 this morning. The Mercury carrying the women was crushed. two others died later at Waynesboro Hospital. The driver of the truck Ronald Hewitt 22 Gettysburg was uninjured. The accident occurred on U S 16 at the Fountaindale intersection amid icy conditions and fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Grace Hamilton Ott
Pen Maz
Waynesboro
Pen Mar-Pennersiville
Knouse Food Cooperative
Orrtanna
Daisy Debrick
Pen Mar
Spi
Anna Watson
Alice Kint
RFD
Alice Gilland
Ott
Pennsylvania
U. S. 16
Fountaindale
Maryland Line
Ronald Hewitt
Gettysburg
Hewitt
Mercury
Debrick
H. E. Brinkeroff
Francis J. Newman 77 Dies at Home in Sykesville
Francis J. Newman longtime Frederick area resident and former businessman died at home in Sykesville after a stroke. He was 77, survived by his widow Grace Hale Newman and daughter Mrs. David Donovan of Baltimore, and three grandchildren. He was connected to local firms and clubs, including Evangelical Reformed Church and Columbia Lodge. Funeral services set for Thursday at 12 m at the 106 East Church Street funeral home with Mt. Olivet Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Newman
Wkesville
Newman
Jacob Newman
John S. Newman
Frederick County
Sykesville
Maryland Milling and Supply Company
Grace Haleee
and Lity
David A.donovan
Baltimore
Elizabeth Newman
Nathan England
Evangelical Reformed Church
Columbia Lodge
A. F
A. M
Frederick
East Church ‘Street
Mt. Olivet
M. R. Etchison and Son
Delegate Wirts Suffers Broken Foot and Lacerated Nose
Delegate C Clifton Wirts was injured in an automobile crash on U S 40 near West Friendship hill last evening. He has a badly lacerated nose and a broken foot. His guide dog Pearl escaped injury and awaits his discharge at the local hospital while Mrs Wirts stays at home.
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C. Clifton Wirts
U.S.' 40
West
Friendship
Eve
Pearl
Wirts
Two Year Old Serviceman's Son Treated For Aspirin Ingestion
Donnie Carnine, two, son of Mr and Mrs Don Carnine, was rushed to Fort Detrick Hospital after reportedly swallowing about 49 aspirin. He was treated and released in apparently satisfactory condition.
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Fort Detrick Hospital
Donnie Carnine
Don Carnine
West Patrick
Car Nine
Armed Forces
United Ambulance
Herbert Elliston Dies In Washington
Herbert B Elliston editor of the Washington Post and Times Herald, Pulitzer Prize winner in 1949 for distinguished editorial writing, died at 61 from coronary thrombosis. His housekeeper found him near his bed around 1:30 a.m. in a foggy Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Herbert B. ‘Elliston
Washington Post
Times Herald
Burglars Loot Frederick Auto Supply Safe
Burglars pried open a floor safe at Frederick Automotive at 605 North Bentz Street and escaped with about 8500 in cash. Checks for deposit and some coins from a cash drawer were also taken while other items remained undisturbed. Police investigated, noting no forcible entry and possible intruders hiding on the premises before closing Monday. Carl A. Carson, owner, reported the robbery at 7 am as detectives Dietz and Carty began the inquiry.
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Frederick Automotive
North
Bentz Street
Carl A. Carson
Sergt. Aorman Dietz
Ellis Carty
Alcorn Elected Republican National Chairman
Alcorn 43 of Connecticut unanimously chosen as Republican national chairman after Eisenhower recommended him. The vote was by the committee on a single ballot after Leonard Hall announced his Feb 1 resignation. Morehouse and Darby supported the motion. Alcorn previously led Citizens for Eisenhower in 1952.
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Wasilington
Wr. H. Meade Alcorn Jr
Connecticut
Wday
Republiican
Eisenhower
Alcorn
L. Judson
iMorehouse
New York State
Harry Darby
Kansas
White House
Leonard W. Hall
Citizens For Eisenhower
Hall
Alcoro
Morehouse
Wesley Dixon
Spectacular Fire Destroys Chicago Grain Elevator on South Side
A ten story grain elevator along the Calumet River in Chicago’s South Side burned in a heavy rainstorm. About 400 firemen fought the blaze for hours as three million bushels of grain were destroyed. A newly built elevator nearby and a freighter and barge were saved or damaged, with losses estimated in the millions. A newsreel cameraman collapsed and died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
11Th Street
Calumete River
Julius Mayer
Continental Grain Co
Robert J. Quinn
Frederick ¥.M.C.A
Causcay Wea
Trai
William M. Moore
Andifi
Alvin Gliom
Z Firmen
Floyd Traynham
Universal International Film Exchange
Gov
Local Hi-Y elects officers and board new 1957 committees
Clyde M. Rovey Sr. reelected president and Joseph D. Baker vice president. Nevin S. Baker named corresponding secretary and Mr. Moore treasurer. Directors include Baker, Bentz, Brittain, Carty, Dertz baugh, Evans, Falk, Hendrickson, Moore, Nicodemus, Price, Ramsburg, Rhoderick, Rice, Ronevr, Stitz, Thomas, Williams, and Crotother Jr. Appointment of committees follows with building finance and world service among others.
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Moore
Falk and Carty
Dr. Evans
Messrs
Falk, Moore
Nicoemus
Thomas
Camp
Price
Messrs. Evans
Brittain
J. D
N.S. Baker
Endowment
Joseph D
Baker
Dertzbaugh
Mr. Brittain
Rhoderick
Bentz
Crowther and Rice
Evans
Hendrickson
Stultz
Quinn
World Service
Ramsburg
Congregational Meet Elects Church Leaders for 1957 60
At the Evangelical Reformed church annual meeting in the social rooms, Edward D. Shriner Jr and Richard H. Best were named elders, Kenneth Crampston and James Burger to the deacons. W Dave Morton elected chairman and George T Myers secretary. Reports from pastor Elmer I Eshleman Consistory treasurer J M McCardell were approved. tellers were Edwin R Price Jesse B Anders Roger H Willard and Jonny Farabal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Reformed Church
Edward D. Shriner Jr
Richard H. Best
Kenneth Cramp
Ton
James Burger
W. Dave Morton
George T. Myers
Elmer I. Eshleman
J. M. McCardell
Edwin R. Price
Jesse B. Anders
Roger H. Willard
Jonny Farabal
Mild Weather In East U S
The Associated Press reports mild conditions in the eastern third of the United States with rain or snow in many areas. Rain extended over Gulf states and wet weather was forecast for following mornings while the central region saw variable conditions.
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Associated Press
Ientral
Gulf States
Upper
Mississippi
Idan
Journal - American di
Zens of
New York
Kennedy
Gulf Coast
Alj
Mississippi Valley
Police-Dept Reports Sharp Drop in Thefts and Burglaries
The annual police report shows larceny and burglary cases cut by about half. Across 1955 the force logged 62,370 inspections and 1,266 arrests, with total complaints rising to 73,381 and motor vehicle violations at 528.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ener Sidetione
Admits He Is Mad Bomber in Waterbury
A clean cut 53 year old George Aletesky confessed in Waterbury to being New York Citys famed Mad Bomber. He said he planted at least 132 bombs in New York from 1940 onward due to a grievance with Consolidated Edison and claimed he never intended to kill anyone. He is held on a fugitive charge as authorities review his written admission and a prior job injury claim.
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Waterbury
Conn
New York
George Aletesky
York
Deputy Police Commission
Walter Arm
Metesky
Bubl
New York City
Arm
Consolidated Edison Co
Hell Gate
Consolidated Edison
Primcu Lngauy
F. P
Connecticut
May
Anna
New York Journal-American
Stephen P. Kennedy
Four Bandits Rob 20 Businessmen in Philadelphia Heist
Four masked gunmen entered a government hall and held 20 businessmen at gunpoint last night. They forced them to lie down and escaped with about $5,000 in cash wallets and watches reported in Philadelphia. The scene involved a West Philadelphia meeting hall, with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Dio Sofia
Wynnefield Civic League
Wests
Bulgaria
Tornado Killings Hit Oklahoma Community
Eight people die as a tornado devastates a small farming town near the Arkansas line. Two families suffer four and three fatalities. at least a dozen hurt. Two other twisters strike eastern Oklahoma with property damage but no deaths reported. National Guard and sheriff respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gans
Ontar
Elgin
Arkansas
Oklahoma
National Guard
Havre de Grace Tavern Fire Causes Major Damage
A early morning fire at the Fireside tavern on U S 40 in Havre de Grace Md caused an estimated loss of 375000 to 100000 with no injuries. Police said the blaze started in the front of the building and its cause was undetermined. Traffic on U S 40 was rerouted for hours. Fire crews from Havre de Grace and nearby towns responded.
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Havre DE Grace
U. S. 40
Here
T Here
Perryville
Level
Aberdeen
U.S. 40
Fatal Apartment Fire Kills Woman and Brother Near Damascus
A mattress fire in a two story dwelling north of Damascus claimed the life of Mrs. Virgie Moxley about 55. Her brother Maynard Moxley died later at Suburban Hospital after being found with severe burns. Firefighters used gas masks to enter the bedroom and rushed the injured to Bethesda hospital. Mrs Moxley, widow of O L Moxley, lived with Maynard. both died within hours. Funeral plans will be announced.
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Damascus
Virgie Moxley
Bethesda
Maynard Moxley
Vernie Moxley
Clagettsville
Moxley
James P. Kerr
Maryland
iMoxiey
Olin L. Moles
Worth
Excessive Speed Caused Fatal Middletown Crash
Army Sgt Richard McDowell Violet died after an automobile crash on alternate U S 40 west of Middletown. State Police report Sergeant Violet was driving at an excessive speed and struck the Buzzard car, then wrapped around a tree. The investigation was led by Trooper L C Clark. Also in Cyprus riots violence spread with a Greek fatality.
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Army
Richard McDowell
Violet
U. S. 40
Middletown
L. C. Clark
Buzzard
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Headon
Pen-Mar
Pennersville, Pa
F. J. Newman
Alcorn New
Herbert Elliston
Airport Weather Bureau
Stock Mar
Yeggs
Y.M.C. A
East
U. S
Lert Police
Mauve Tuvauuue
Ty Livocu
Carroll Creek
Weather Bureau
Warner
Wewoka
Joe Johnson
C. J. Johnson
Mickey Johnson
Jimmy Meek
Ted Jenkins
Norma Jenkins
Bonnie Jenkins
Darrel Jenkins
Fort Smith Ark
Leora Meek
Mane
Lena Mae Meek
Loreta Meek
Washington Air
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Baltimore Harbor
Chesapeake Bay
Vienna
Russia
Nicosia
Cyprus
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