Strike Called Off by AFL Switchmen Union
The AFL Switchmen's Union halted its 12 railroad strike against four Western lines ending the action against Great Northern Denver and Rio Grande Western Chicago Great Western Western Pacific while continuing against Rock Island 2000 mile system due to fears of government intervention. Union leader Arthur J. Glover said settlement talks continue and a spokesman noted workers would return when railroads request, with Rock Island kept active to avoid shipping emergencies. President Truman warned of drastic action if needed and praised the government's potential involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
AFL
Switchmen's Union
Rock Island
Arthur J. Glover
Great Northern
Chicago Great Western
Denver
Rio Grande Western
Western Pacific
Truman
Washington
Glover
Switchmens Union
Boyd and Community Almanac Highlights from Boyds
local residents report family visits and travels with several Washington and Ohio connections. Boyd Mary Ellen Bennett returns home from Ocean View Virginia after six weeks away while visitors include Chiff Til stenholme and son from Washington. Nearby William and Elizabeth Hipkins recover from surgery at Washington Sanitarium. Community notes mention a Children Day program at Boyds Sunday School and multiple households hosting relatives during weekend travels and a Synod meeting in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Horine
Hyattstown
Washington Sanatorium
Boyds
Leonard Rice
Columbia Mamorial
Donald Nicholson
Robert Buren
Dickerson
Melvin Nicholson
Travilah
Thomas Nicholson
Fave Bspenschied
Washington
Jack Schaum
Schaum
Krause
Sparta
Hens, then editors luncheon and Bolivar weekend notices
Bolivar column notes a family with four laying hens finding five eggs in a nest repeatedly over two months and a hen earning daily board. The piece also details a July luncheon plan for state newspaper editors at Camp Hill church in Berkley Springs with Dr. Henry T. Mer Donald speaking on a proposed National Park site. Additional updates cover various local visits, travel, and family happenings around Bolivar and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar Bolivar
W. Va
Ripley
Jack Loudan
Bolivar
Loudan
Berkley Springs
Camp Hill Church
Henry T. Mer Donald
National Park
Lillie Daily
J. E. Spensler
Kearfeit
Dailey
William Fors
New Brunswick
N. J
O. A. Webb
J. Donald Back Jes
Dale Cook
Washington
Cecil Webb
Arburtus Loudan
Dover
John Loudan
Bakerton
J. L. Mills
Brunswick
G. E. Webb
Tn. Fackles
Frances Beard
Hagerstown
Thelma Riles
Winchester
Odesca Stoutsenberger
W. M. Carey
Raymond Riley
Nancy Campbell
Loudoun County
William Lehman
Shepherdstown
Eackles
Charles
Ike) Butts
Near
Charles, Jr
Ernest Webb
Baltimore
Kirk Keyser
Chas, Whitmore
California
Ins
Clarence Littleton
Balston Spa
N.Y
J. W. Ramsdill
Charles Hoover
Lee Hoover
Camp Hill
Maynard Stallings
Fairfax Murshall
Point of Rocks
Lawrence C. Stallings
Janet
San Francisco
Calif
Stallings
John Watson
Harry Longerbeam
Calvin Ott
Visitation notes from Bolivar Heights and nearby towns
Guests of Dr. and Mrs. F. Yeak ura at Bolivar Heights sketched during their visit. Miss Catherine Butts stayed in Silver Spring with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Brien. Miss Nancy Cavalier returned from Annapolis to Bolivar, recuperating at her parents’ home. Mr. and Mrs. K. K. Cavalier and Mr. and Mrs. Liman Carr of Framingham Mass visited Clifton Bulls and toured Jamestown Williamsburg Yorktown and nearby sites. Mrs. Ella Zoombre and Mrs. Esther Bragg spent Saturday in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Benjamin
Silver Spring
Len Murphy
Raymond Murphy
Harpers Ferry
Carolyn Stillwell
Pat Eairn
Dean Upright
Levetla Null
Floyd Wilt
Spiker Motor Sates
Jocal Dodge
Dinmsouth
Chrysler
Newark
Del
Dodge-Plymouth
Joseph Ruezke
Washington
A J. Rueske
New Philadelphia
Lewis D. Nichols
Nina Fyans
Hisperic Keres
Robert Reeser
Jamuly
Hyattsville
Stanley Whitehair
Harpers Fey
John
Blanche Lowel
Charles
Muddletown
Myr
Frank Burke
FUTIs+ bore
Charles Whittehan
Tlothoun County
Donald Jenkins
Charles Town
Chares Trundle
Holivar
Charles Town General Hospital
Tell Sager and Son
Moorefield
Wo Va
Emma Evans
Roger Yeakum
Lois Langhorne
R. &. Reese
P. Taylor
Liman Carr
Framingham
Mass
Clifton Bulls
Virginia
Jamestown
Williamsburg
Yoerktown
Ella Zoombre
Esther Bragg
Hagerstown
Rights and symbols in brief Q and A items
A compact Q and A roundup covers voting rights for reservation Indians since 1924 with state law control, a note on the Bee Rock Tunnel as a claimed shortest railroad tunnel near Appalachia Virginia, guidance on usage of the term late for the deceased, and the olive branch and arrows in the U S Coat of Arms denoting powers of peace and war vested in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Rock
Appalachia
United States
Congress
English Lesson Words Often Misused and Word Study Notes
A compact column on common misuses and pronunciation with a daily word study. Includes notes on Confidant and Confidante terms, a police arrest report, and a report that hybrid corn has increased production per acre in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Franklin H. Breeden
East Patrick Street
Sgt
Swomley
North America
Illinois moves to curb gambling and reform police
Governor Adlai Stevenson says Illinois will not rely on state enforcement for anti gambling. Local sheriffs and police will lead raids while the State Police focus on emergencies. Reorganization ends political staffing and adopts merit based appointments. Nearly 500 slot machines seized in raids across several counties signal intensified local action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Edson
NEA
Springfield, Jr
Stevenson
Ivan Elliott
Illinois
Strength For Today By Earl Douglass
A lighthouse tale recalls a broken pane replaced with tin creating a shadow that darkened the sea and warned of character flaws. The piece warns intemperate parents, deceitful figures, and hypocritical preachers casting shadows that may wreck lives and shipwreck trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl 1
Douglass
Atlantic Seaboard
Let There Be Light Shaped by Spiritual Realities
A fragmented passage reflects on spiritual realities and the impact of belief on youths. It references commandment themes, divine light, and reactions from agnostic voices as a philosophical or religious discourse emerges. The text hints at guiding principles amid turmoil.
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Boyd
Furniture Loans
General Acceptance Corporation
Frederick
Harry Seongerbearma, Sr
Jack Dempsey
Elizabeth
Maude Dempsey
J. B. Spensler
Vernon Eackles and Son
Front Royal
F. Backles
Robert Burton
Falls Church
Loudown County
Harpers, Ferry
Burton
State Department
St. Peters Catholic Church
Marist Seminarians
Frank Conard
Minnie Strider
Pitvairn
J. W Ramshill
Preston Merchant
Robert Benders
George Fleming
Donald Noland
Beverly Beach
Cherles Town
Noland
G E Webb
Dorothy Houser
Edward Reachard
Dorothy
Edward Houser
Paula
Brenda Ridgeway
Howard Lemon
Trevillilans
John Paul Jones
Congressional Country Club
Rhoda Jones
Harpers Perry
Charles Staubs
Columbus
Visiiy
Leona Staubs
Harry Moler
Orkney Springs
Marvin Tackett
George Cox
Kearneysville
Joan
Willa
Koop Kwiz Kontest Southern States Cooperative
Grange Hall
Adamstown, Md
Southern States Cooperative and
Charles. Oland
Adamstown, Maryland
Durkee
Frederick Produce Co., Inc
the Farmers and Mechanics
Federal Reserve Bank
Theo Hec Onte
State of
Maryland
County of
I. N. Wilson Schley
N. Wilson Schley
WM. R. Slemmer
D. T. Nutrow
R. AMES_HENDRICKSON
Henry R. Shoemaker
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Kemp
Esskay
S. Market St
Alaska
Little America
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