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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1955

Page

8

Heat Wave Break Expected Tonight In Mid-Atlantic

Cooler air moves south from the Weather Bureau expected to reach Maryland and Delaware tonight after a day of high heat. Lows drop to the 60s in western Maryland and 67 to 75 elsewhere, with a trend toward cooler, less humid weather midweek and a gradual warming into the weekend. A voluntary water-use restriction is urged in Baltimore and the metro area if compliance fails. Two drownings and five heat-related hospital cases reported in Baltimore yesterday.

Associated Ress Maryland Delaware Weather Bureau Baltimore Bernard L. Werner

Luther Bartgis Injured In Frederick County Truck Crash

Luther Bartgis 69 of Mt. Airy suffered lacerations to scalp chest and hip when his prewar truck failed brakes at Us 40 three miles east of Frederick and plunged 12 feet into a ravine. He was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment. State Police and Trooper Hedden investigated the crash.

Luther Battgis Mt. Airy Frederick Hartgis Haugh's Shop U. S. 40 Bartgis Frederick Memorial Hospital Barigis Charles D Mades A. G. Hedden

Boy Loses Tip of Finger in Rural Accident

An 11 year old Lansdowne boy injured the tip of his right forefinger in a trailer mishap near Thurmont. He was brought to Frederick Memorial Hospital and admitted for treatment. In a separate incident, LeRoy Gailes, 28, of Westminster, received emergency care for a cut to his left middle finger while at Key Chevrolet garage and was discharged after treatment.

Lansdowne Thurmont Frederick Memorial Hospital Kar J. McGovern Elizabeth Kiser Thurmiant River O LeRoy Gailes Westminster Gailes Chevrolet

Five Day Forecast Through Weekend With Scattered Showers

Forecast calls for warm less humid conditions midweek with gradual warming Thursday through Sunday. Expect fair weather with a chance of scattered showers mainly Saturday. Temperatures average somewhat above normal with afternoon highs from the mid 80s to 87 and early mornings from the mid 60s to 70s across western to eastern and southern sections.

Fae-ias Maraland

200 Girls to Take Part in 4-H Events

About 200 girls from 28 4-H clubs will participate in Frederick county’s achievement day with demonstrations at East Church street school and a style show at Frederick High School. Seven winners will be chosen to represent the state at Timonium Fair, with three winners and an alternate for College Park’s 4-H week. The event consolidates three days of activity into one day to allow focus on exhibits for the fair, with judges from Homemakers clubs evaluating demonstrations from foods to dairy and poultry, and the style show scoring outfits on fit, texture, and presentation.

East Church Street Frederick High School LOE Geiuul Su Atl Eka College Park University of Maryland Levington Coun University of Wareford Fatension Ars Howard Frederick Clit Edward Tohers RFD AS Powltry Chase Seiss Playington

Armory marks 50 years in Frederick with civic role

Company A observes its 50th anniversary with the JState armory built in 1912 13, a $50 000 structure that served the National Guard and hosted civic events and high school sports. An addition in 1928 housed Regimental Headquarters and later the Medical Detachment of the 114th Infantry. The WWII roster lists many who served and fell in Europe.

Company A Frederick Jstate Armory National Guard Lloyd C. Culler Philip R. Winebrewer Henry Keller William Fisher 114Th Infantry Allen M. Seeger Alton B. Shaft Harvey R. Boone Walter H. Keeney Allen R. Kinsey Louis C. Kinsey Floyd E. Kreh James F. Parkins Walter S. N. Parkins Grover R. Ponton Walter J Rinehart Edgar J. Shriner John H Stewart, Jr Stewart H Brown Travers D Burdette Roger W. Burkholder John Q Cannon Cletus W. Fox John S Insley Ignatius D. Kesser George R. Martz Harry B. McGill John R. Newton Edwon H Oland William Parkins Lenne F Pillinger Ralph M. Schudtz Witlis Ro Spurrier Robert M. Welty Lowren L. Welly Norman FB Abrecht Kenneth P Anders Kay C. Bodmer John F Burkholder John W. Davis Mehil W. Engle Aubrey L. Fisher Harry Ro Foule Dale Ford Rucnard A. Fox Richard C. Free Harnld Ro Lawson Lester Matihart Archie R. Moler Ponton Robert J. Ramsburg Boxer FE Roberts Hassan 5 Sauble James W. Schell Janon C Shriner James M Snoufter Paul Fe Spalding George So Spurrier Charles Fo Stone Homer C. Stone Drsee Ho Werle Charles J. Whee Pau Fo Wireman Joseph L Wiseman Charles Ro Vyinghas Kenneth J, Alexander Charles W Andrews Norman K Auli Charles Lo Bagent Amon Bayles LeRoy Betis August T Brust Ronald E Tampnell Gavel Camon Wilam F Cannon John Ap Carbaugh Daniel M Coran Paul K Dean Velit DeGrange Richard W DeGrange Oseuneth Bo Pakeid John Ro Edwards John H Eigenhiede Mitton Q Elkins Glenn W Evler Robert Bo Fawley Charlie W Fogie Ralph B. Garden Norman L. Grass Ferell Hensies

Woman's Tip Leads to Capture of Wanted Bank Teller Couple

A Cleveland FBI tip sparked the arrest of John C. Siemer and his wife Henrietta in South Amherst, ending a months long search for the Staten Island bank teller charged with embezzling 93,780. The wife’s distorted lead followed a newspaper photo. Police had recovered 5,500 earlier and a federal grand jury indicted Siemer on the embezzlement count.

Cleveland W Siemers New York Federal Siemer West New Brighton Staten Island National Bank & Trust Co

Three Hurt In Frederick Memorial Hospital Treatment

Three persons were treated early today for injuries at Frederick Memorial Hospital. James Harmon, 24, of KRD 2, arrived with a cut and bruised hand after catching a tine in tractor machinery. Wilson Muscrave, 24, a truck diner crane operator, sustained bruises and a fist injury after an incident at work. Elliot Cris was admitted with head injuries from a fall while at the race. William Rah, 27, of Tanestown, treated for injuries at Grove Camp, after wiring incident at the Frederick Plant.

Fredeick Memorial Hospital James Ro Harmon Fermergenes Wilson Muscrave Seareold Elliot Cris Muscrave Connel Willian Tanestown Wo Grove Frederick Grove Concer

Bridges Spanning Frederick By-Pass Progress Report

By-pass bridges south and west of Frederick expected to be completed this summer with road contracts pending. Monocacy River bridge construction advances with American Bridge Company erecting steel and concrete floors laid. U.S. 240 and U.S. 340 bridges near Frederick show decking and continuous-span work, while land purchases for the by-pass continue and temporary crossings on U.S. 240 and 340 will be removed when complete. Bids on nearby houses acquired by the State Roads Commission await action in Baltimore. Surface course work on U.S. 40 east of Ridgeville to Monocacy river progresses, westbound lane underway.

Frederick Baltimore U. S. 340 American Bridge Company U. S. 240 U.S. 240 The Commission Joseph Hildebrand U S. 40 Ezra Hoffman U. S. 40 40-A

Wight Named Chairman Planning Commission

Dane E. Wight of near Urbana was named chairman of the Planning Commission at a joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners. Noah and Kefauver were named vice chairman, and William Brosius was chosen as secretary. officers will serve for one year. The first public meeting is set for September 20 at the Commissioners office in the Court House. Regular meetings planned for the third Tuesday evening each month. Also planning to study similar systems in nearby counties and visit related projects. Other members named include Bruce Crum and Edward Holter.

Planning Commission Board of County Commissioners Dane E. Wight Urbana Noah & Kefauver Miedletown William Brosius Mu.sturetans Commissioners Court House Bruce Crum Edward Holter

Police Find Service Station Window Broken

Police report a service station on East Patrick Street operated by Roscoe H Masser showed a broken window and attempted entry around 2:25 am. Officers noted glass in the rest room and found the wiring on a window, suggesting the intruder could not gain access.

City Police Servier Roscoe HE East Patrick Street Ciees Wilbur Huddleson Ralph Potts

Rag Plant Fire Sweeps Baltimore Area

A big fire swept a northwest Baltimore rag company early today injuring six firefighters. The one story brick building owned by S. Shapiro and Sons Inc was destroyed along with its contents including bales of rags waste materials wiping cloths and a textile processing unit. Eight alarms and over 30 fire units fought the blaze for about two hours starting at 2 20 a m. Neighbors reported dense smoke and a strong odor near Union and Buena Vista avenues.

Baltimore. i Baltimore Union Buena Vista ‘Avenues S. Shapiro and Sons, Inc

Little League Slugger Shriner Hurt In Bicycle Crash

Adrian Shriner, 12, star of the National Division Little League All Stars, suffered a compound fracture and head injury when his bicycle collided with a westbound car on East Third Street. He was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital after the 11:47 a.m. crash near North Market Street. Police charged driver John R. Erickson with reckless driving. Erickson, employed by American Bridge Company, was released pending a hearing.

Little League All Stars Adrian Shriner North Market Street East Third Street Staley Memorial Stadium Natiodad Americas Erickson

Market Drops Sharp in Heavy Trading On Wall Street

NEW YORK UA The stock market declined sharply in heavy trading after a quiet morning. DuPont fell to 226.50, U S Steel to 57.25, Bethlehem Steel to 149, and Youngstown Sheet & Tube to 86.50 with Boeing and General Dynamics down over a dollar. Analysts cited a Geneva conference as a possible mild peace scare.

New York DuPont U. S. Steel Bethlehem Steel Youngstown Sheet & Tube Standard Gil New Jersey Boeing Dollas General Dynamics Wall Street Eldon Grimm Walston & Co

Talks Going Pretty Good at Geneva Conference

President Eisenhower told reporters in Geneva that he feels pretty good about the Big Four talks so far and that progress has been friendly. He had been shopping for grandchildren and then visited the Rhone Hotel before heading to the American delegation’s headquarters.

Geneva Eisenhower Rhone

Heat Wave May Break Wednesday forecasted cooler turn

Forecasters expect a slight relief from a five day heat streak with cooler tonight and Wednesday somewhat cooler with temperatures dipping below 70. Rain showers Tuesday refreshed gardens but no major storm is in sight through Friday as heat peaks around the upper 80s and low 90s.

Fishing Creek Gambrill State Park

Bids Soon Sought for New Penney Store Work

Bids expected around August 15 for construction of the new J C Penney store on North Market Street. The former building was destroyed by fire months ago. Drawings near completion. L R Waesche and Sons Thurmont contractors, sub for excavation, to begin in basement. Cellar will be deepened 34 inches and two elevator shaft excavations planned.

J.C. Penney Oll North Market Street L.R. Waesche and Sons Thurmont

Four Power Talks Focus On German Unification Agenda

Geneva reports the Big Four agree German unification to top a four point agenda for Geneva talks. European security, disarmament and East West contact development follow, with Western ministers stressing unity and a heads of government decision on any extra items. Eisenhower, Eden and Faure praise the opening, Bulganin emphasizes security while promising to study Western proposals.

Geneva Paris Eisenhower Eden Faure Bulganin Big Four James Hagerty Hagerty

Soviets Don t Intend To Cut Back Power In Europe

At Geneva summit the Soviet leaders signaled no major retreat in Europe power. Bulganin prioritized European security over German unification and offered no concession to link Germany with the West. Western officials conclude no imminent Soviet German policy shift, despite hopes. The conference yielded Bulganin’s unexpected pledge to supply atomic material to the international pool.

Europe Geneva Russia Germany Eisenhower Eden Faure Premmer Bulganin Bulganin West Fawie Bulanin International Atomic Pool Fisenhower

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