Maryland Residency Fuss Tangles Large Bright Estate
Maryland officials advised that Robert S Bright filed a 1942 income tax return showing Maryland as his residence. The half million dollar estate, with about $30 000 in taxes, may be moved from Richmond to Frederick County for administration. A ninety day period from Brights death awaits, with court action possible to decide if Maryland or Virginia has jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. McCusker
Maryland
Register of Wills
Roy L Leatherman
Robert S. Bright
Bright
Frederick
Mary McC. Bright
McCusker
Leatherman
Chancery Court
Richmond
Frederick County
Register of Walls
Orphans’ Court
Virginia
Guilty Plea Entered in Walkersville DUI Case
In Walkersville, John H Stauffer pleaded guilty in police court to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Assistant Attorney Manwel M Weinberg stated the plea before Magistrate Alton Y Bennett, resulting in a $100 fine plus 78 cents costs. Hearings had been postponed multiple times since the New Year arrest. The rapid session at 6 45 oclock reduced testimony to a minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stauffer
Walkersville
Wel M. Weinberg
Alton Y. Bennett
Hope For Solution Of Garbage Problem Here
City officials express optimism that a solution to the garbage collection crisis may come within one or two months. Mayor Hugh V. Gittinger cites loosening federal rules as a possible path to obtain replacement equipment. Officials consider hiring a contractor, but no interest has emerged. Existing trucks are worn out and unreliable, with three in use but rarely all running. Attempts to buy new equipment have consistently been rejected by WPB officials, though efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh V. Gittinger
WPB
Meeting With Firemen Moved To Tuesday
Frederick officials from four volunteer fire companies will meet city officials at 7 30 p m in the City Hall Board of Aldermen room. Mayor Hugh V Gittinger said Monday the meeting was postponed due to some fire company officers being unavailable. The meeting follows reports of clashes at recent fires and aldermen Emmert BR Bowlus Edward P Oden and Russell H McCain of the fire committee are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Hugh V. Gittinger
Emmert BR
Bowlus
Edward
Taneytown January Chamber Meeting Hears Four Freedoms
Taneytown leaders met Monday with sixty members of the Chamber of Commerce. Ernest W. Dunbar of Blue Ridge Rubber spoke on The Four Freedoms and urged loyalty to nation and individuals. He touted town growth and housing for workers, complimented the fire company, with George Smith entertaining on piano. Regular business covered the housing project. refreshments were planned by the committee. Additional notes mention visitors from Olney and Queen Anne and a St Joseph’s card party planned for Feb 14 at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytown
Ernest W. Dunbar
Blue Ridge Rubber Company
Chamber of Commerce
Dunbar
Fire Company
George Smith
Mervyn
Murry Baumgardner
John Skiles
Paul Shoemaker
David Smith
John Adamson
Sally
Olney
Ill
Local chamber forms committees for war memorial and service flag
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting a committee was appointed to secure and hang a service flag on Main street showing the number of men in service. A second committee was named to gather information on the cost size and location of a World War I memorial. George Zinkhan and his parents visited Union Bridge, and Rev. Mr. Senft of McSherrystown Pa shared a Sunday dinner in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
George Zinkhan
George M. Zinkhan
Senft
McSherrygtown
Local Social Notes From Union Bridge Area
The column lists residents visiting and traveling between Union Bridge and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Gregg Kiser of Keysville, Rev Mr Senft of Union Bridge Lutheran parishes, Mrs Clifford Yingling and daughter Reba visiting from town, Norman Magin on Navy leave at New Windsor, Edith Bankard and grandparents with Norman, Mr and Mrs Robert Gray and son Bobby in Westminster, Oscar Strawsburg and family, Mrs Frank Bohn resting at home, Lester Perry recuperating, and Lester L Lantz returning from overseas with a Friday leave planned for Union Bridge home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg Kiser
Keysville
Senft
Union Bridge
Rocky Ridge
St. James
Clifford Yingling
Reba
Hagerstown
Murray Selby
Norman Magin
U. S. Navy
New Windsor
Edith Bankard
Robert Miller
Robert Gray
Bobby
Westminster
Howard Gray
Oscar Strawsburg
Arnold Strawsburg
Frank Bohn
Lester Perry
Lester L. Lantz
C. M
B. C
John Lantz
Pleasant Walk and Local Health and Road Notes
The grippe and influenza epidemic is waning in the community. Mr. Pinkney Warrenfeltz was ill with the flu. Mrs. Jacob Flook, once home bound with yellow jaundice, has recovered and is out again. Mrs. Gath Flock and mother-in-law visited friends in Joetown on Friday. Laurel street may be concreted from East Main to High street intersection. Marshall Warrenfeltz cannot operate his saw mill due to lack of help, causing a large pile of logs to accumulate. say you saw it to The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkney Warrenfeltz
Jacob Flook
Gath Flock
Joetown
Laurel Street
East Main Street
High Street
Marshall Warrenfeltz
Bainbridge Seaman Hough Completes Boot Training
At Bainbridge Seaman Second Class Hough of Monrovia is stationed at Bainbridge where he recently completed boot training. A separate Swiss press note reports a purge in Switzerland following Countess Edda Ciano's travels, with arrests among Milan financial and aristocratic figures and a crackdown on police officials. The Equity Court decree by Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer in this city names John A. Hartsock as grantor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hough
Monrovia
Bainbridge
New York
National Zeitung
Switzerland
Edda Ciano
Count Prinetti
Milan
Mussolini
Roberto Suster
Stefani
Owi
Equity Court
Patrick M. Schnauffer
John A. Hartsock
Grant
Divorce Granted and Custody Reserved in Hartsock Case
In an absolute divorce action, Margaret P. Hartsock’s petition was granted against the plaintiff, with custody of an infant son reserved for court consideration. The plaintiff was ordered to pay costs. Attorneys Alton Bennett and H Kieffer De Lauter represented Hartsock. The report notes a separate item on a Farm Machinery Survey in Washington with George Krieger appointed to coordinate WPB farm equipment supplies. A fire of undetermined origin blocked a 250-foot tunnel on the Western Pacific main line in California, delaying Transcontinental trains while repairs were estimated to take some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret P. Hartsock
East Church Street
Alton Bennett
Hartsock
H Kieffer DeLauter
Washington
George Krieger
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
WPB
Krieger
Nelson
Calif
Western Pacific
Weather Summary: Precipitation and Temperatures
The report lists 74 hours of precipitation at .05 inches ending 8 am, January total 3.54 inches, normal January 23 inches, actual January 1843 258 inches. Yesterday’s high 68, low last night 40. Temperatures compared to a year ago were 29 high and 21 low. Sun sets 6:25 pm, rises 8:21 am tomorrow, moon rises 11:12 pm, sets 11:28 pm.
Penetro Medicine Promises Comfort for Cold Symptoms
An old ad describes Penetro as a modern home remedy for muscle aches cough and stuffed nose. The product is a base containing mutton suet and claims double action to relieve discomfort and soothe congestion. Price listed at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma
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R. S. Bright
Bell's Millinery
Millinery
North Market ST
Hhodhive
COFC
Akfast
Champs
Vogt
Philadelphia
Campbell’s
Kenny’s
Kirk
Woodd
D&g
Lang’s
Bles
SWIFT
Armour
Charles H. Hough
Heinz Loose Dill
California
Florida
SEARS
Mies
Atalog
W. Patrick St. Frederick, Md
Tbs
Heinz Pork & Beans
Jer
Michigan
Wilkin’s
Chase & Sanborne Coffee
Coca Cola
U.S. No
Maine
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