Switchmen Refuse Call Off Strike in Korea War Era
The APL Switchmen's Union refused to end its week old strike against five major railroads. It offered to move only essential materials back to work and assist in routing movement for government deemed essentials. Mediation chief John Thad Scott Jr expressed disappointment and planned to press for settlement as about 4,000 switchmen walked out June 25 across six lines causing major service disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
APL
Switchmen's Union
Switchmen’s Union of North America
John Thad Scott Jr
National Railway Mediation Board
Korea
Washington
Scott
Rock Island and Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago Great Western
Denver
Rio Grande Western
Western Pacific
Maryland Population Jump Tops 2.3 Million
Maryland's population reached 2,328,263 in 1940 to 1941, a near twenty percent rise. Baltimore accounted for 941,809 residents, up 96 percent in ten years, becoming the state's largest city. Prince Georges County and other counties also posted gains. final official totals to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Census Bureau
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Detroit
Baltimore County
Prince Georges
Ang
China Told To Use Troops To Help Formosa
The United States cautioned Nationalist China to focus on Formosa's defenses before sending troops to aid Korea. A note urged Chiang Kai-shek to consult Gen. Douglas MacArthur on Formosa defense due to potential invasion by mainland Communist forces. Chiang offered 43,000 troops but U.S. tone favored restraint and protection of Formosa with Seventh Fleet orders already in place.
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Washington
United States
China
Formosa
South Korea
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Chiang Kai- Shek
Chiang
Korea
Formora
Truman
Seventh Fleet
State Department
Bolivar Folks Celebrate House Warm ing and News of Friends
Bolivar West Virginia residents hosted a house warming on Washington Street to mark the Youngs new home after selling a nearby property. About 35 guests attended and refreshments were provided by the guests. A set of door chimes was presented by Rev Frank Shrader. Various local residents were noted visiting relatives and moving news across Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Gaithersburg and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
W. Va
C. R Young
Washington Street
Howard Lemon
Young
Frank Shrader
Lewis Beek
Charles Glover
Gaithersburg
Jane Shumaker
Harpers Ferry
Waller Jenkins
Camp Will
Thomas Padgett
Stuart Henretta
Fred Rowland
John Haefer
Misé Halle Haefer
Washington
Oliver Haefer
Paul Bartles
K. RK. Cavalier
Shenandoah River
Bartles
C. E Ducrean
Jackson Street
John Mathews
K. K. Cavalier
Joseph Thompson
Camp Hill
Wm. F. Andes
Harrisonburg
Timberville
Peggy
Betty Hackrey
Baltimore
Monroe Rathbone
Jean Watson
Martinsburg
Lois Bush
Mary Jo Hough
Marianna Ross
Mountain Theater to Open Third Week With The Heiress
The Mountain Theater enters its third week with The Heiress by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, adapted from Washington Square. Jean Osborn leads, praised for Broadway and Hollywood work, as cast includes Newton Arnold and John Munson. Local events note a slumber party, Lions Club installation, births, and social gatherings in Bolivar and surrounding areas.
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Mountain Theater
the Heiress
The
Hollywood
Heiress
Ruth and Augustus Goetz
Henry James
Washington Square
Jean Osborn
Braddock Heights
Miss Osborn
Paramount
Zasu Pittx
Onslow Stevens
Victor Jory
Matilda
Tennessee Williams
Margo Jones
New York
Newton Arnold
John Munson
Peggy Diem
Richard Woods
Chloe Pollock
Diana Newman
Eunice Wheaton
Elaine Lois Roberts
Community notices and regional social updates
Elwood Fossett attended the Red Cross convention in Detroit. Mrs K K Cavalier plans to return home after three months with a sick relative in Boston and currently in Washington with her son in law and daughter. Clarence Rogers reopened the Tri State Theater in Harpers Ferry and showed a free opening night. Dennie Thompson visited Billy Fondren in Arlington and the Fon Drons hosted Alma Brown in Talent Colorado. A reception greeted Rev Frank Shrader and family returning to Camp Hill churches. Friendship Fire Company I reported a net profit over 1100 from a Bolivar carnival. Vacation Church School runs July 10 to 14 at Camp Hill Methodist. Mrs Norman Wilt hosted a lawn party with 60 guests from several towns. Tommy Wilt, in U S service in Alaska, visits his father in Charles Town. Police had a quiet weekend with cases docketed including Kenneth Smith, Mountain Dale, Eldridge Norwood, Mr Airy.
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Knoll View
Chesapeake Bay
Miss Hough
Richard Beck
Washington
Jay Eackles
Dale Clabaugh
Richard
Harpers Ferry-Bolivar
Berryville
Howard Wilt
Charleston
Bolivar Gienship League
Fire Hall
Charles Dunn
Bolivar Methodist Church School
JE Spensler
Rene Eaton
William Tratt
Robby Welch
Bakerton
Jerdens White Sulphur ‘Springs
Prank Shrader
Westminster
Snewity and Council
Betty Garten
Virginia Moler
Church School
Institute
Wot Wit
Bolivar Weights
Lois Bush
Bolivar
Robert Arnett
Round Hill
George W. Pearl
Elwood Fossett
Camp Hill
Detroit
Mich
K. K. Cavalier
Boston
Mass
Ira Dalgarn
Clarence Rogers
Winchester
Tri-State
Harpers Ferry
Dennie Thompson
Billy Fondren
Arlington
iTalent
Col
W. W. Fondron
Joseph Thompson
Alma Brown
Billy
Dennie
Frank Shrader
Friendship Fire Company I
Camp Hill Methodist Church
Norman Wilt
Bolivar Heights
Portsmouth
Falls Church
Purcellville
Martinsburg
Charles Town
Tommy Wilt
U. S
Alaska
Harry Wilt
Mrs
T. W. Wilt
Route 1 and James Newman charged with intoxication
Gladys Maker charged with disturbing the peace. Collateral set at 5.80 dollars. Charges filed by Officers Kanade Twentey Burras and Lieut Dorsey. CARS DAMAGED Two cars damaged but no injuries after a morning crash on Route 27 near Park Avenue in Mt Airy. Paul W Angel charged with reckless driving by State Trooper Frank Badger.
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Route 1
James Newman
Middletown
Gladys Maker
West Sixth Street
Kanade
Twentey
Burras
Dorsey
Paul W. Angel
Baltimore
Rodney W. Tomas
Braddock Heights
Park Avenue
Mt. Airy
Frank Badger
Angel
Maryland State Roads notice seals bids for U S Route 15 project
State Roads Commission invites sealed proposals for relocation and resurfacing of U S Route 15 at Tuscarora Creek in Frederick County. Project includes grading drainage and a single span steel T beam bridge. Bids due August 1, 1950, with requirements for labor agency, bid bonds, and plans on sale for 5.00. The commission reserves right to reject all bids. Executors and Orphans Court notices follow for Frederick County estates and real estate sales, with dates for claims and publication.
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Frederick County
Tuscarora Creek
Lewistown
Maryland State Employment Service
Winchester Hall
Frederick
Maryland
State Roads Commission
East Lexington Street
Baltimore 3
Commission
State Roads Commission of Maryland
Shepler
General Assembly of Maryland
C. R. Pease
Robert M. Reindollar
Orphans’ Court
Henry L. Bennett
Alton Y. Bennett
Iton Y. Bennett
Harry D Radcliff
Register of Wills
Uison
Annie M. Maught
Orphanx Court
Spencer
William C Roderick
Mary H Gregory
Orphans Court
Walter E. Sinn
Marland
Robert P. Eichelberger
Doris Lee Eichelberger
Doris Gece Eichelberger
Dons Lee Eichelberger
Second Taylor Street
Bristol
Virginia
Garrett
Robert P. Eichelberger, Jr
Nancy Lee Flehelberger
Hill
Circuit Court
Court of Equity
Ellis C. Wachter
Edwin F. Nikirk
Clark Ave
Mt Airy court date set for July 11
The report notes an appearance before Magister Burman in Mt Airy on July 11. An awning blaze at Parsons department store on North Market Street drew response from the city engine and United rescue truck at 4:18 p m. The fire, likely started by a tossed cigar or cigarette from a passing motorist, was fought with chemics and left the awning badly damaged. The U S Department of Agriculture says farmers received about nine cents of each dollar spent on food in September 1949 and some cents in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent City Engine
United Rescue
Parsons Department Store
North Market Street
U. S. Department of Agrculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Centennial Memorial
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Faclan Fox
Orchard Avenue
Margaret Conrad
Lillian Myers
Panchine Quinn
Eleanor Grave
Grace Covell
Fishing Creek
Margaret Pulman
Putman
Myra Anderson
Pauline Quinn
Naomi Huffer
Eleanor Grove
Clara Purdy
Gladys Obenderfer
Helen Mercer
Margaret Krantz
Ida Dennis
Francis Soper
Helen VanFossen
Margaret Hoover
Mildred King
Mary Cane
Evelyn Fox
Calvary Methodist Church
Charles V. Main
Charles Daugherty
Barbara Krissig
Oran Lease
George Z. Best
National Federation of Men's Bible Classes
Federation
Mr. Best
Charles A. Price
Blues
Reds
Negin Ports
New York Harbor
Melrose
Janren
Mary Lou
Mabel Coleman
Norval E. Kirby
Halltown
Arys W. Green
Pearl
Kirby
C. A. Conard
Loudoun County
J. L. Eackles
Fanity
Lean Edwardson
Edward Jacobs
Kingerstown
Edwin Ranalds
Smithsburg
John Edmondson
Stanley Dalton
George Washington University Hospital
Datton
Mary Louw Nichels
Lewis D. Nichols
David Noland
George William Dawson
U. S. Naval Base
Norfolk
Coral Sea
Frances Fossett
St. B. CS Ladd Ae
Mars Opticians
N. Market Street
Frederick Produce Co., Inc
Rug and Prescription SeRvice
Pearre
Kenneth Smith
Mountaindale
Eldridge Norwood
Airy
U.S. Army
Sam Miller
Purofar
Superior Bottled
Philey Oor
Frederick Bottled Gas CO
N. Market St
Storm & Shipiey
Market & Second Sts
Ales & Service
ROY A Sy Cie
Farver
Nut Town
Vau
U. A. Lough & Son
Peace Memorial
Getizeburg
Fan
State OF Maryland
M. E. Burman
Braddock Heights Pavilion
Jack Frost
Elgin, Gruen
Bulova
Stieff
Doll’s Jewelry Store
Refrigeration Service
Bartgis & Zimmerman, Inc
E. Patrick Sr
Firestone Home and Auto Supplies
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
W. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
General Acceptance Corporation
Third
America
Fredericktown
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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