Heavy Rains Trigger Sunday Auto Tieups near Frederick
Severe downpours washed roads and closed small county bridges around Frederick. U.S. Route 40 traffic stacked for miles west of town while Carroll Creek overflowed and East Patrick Street traffic rerouted. Waterlogged filling stations and muddy Lake Frederick, with bridges at Watkins Acres and Mt Philip road damaged or washed away. County crews inspected the area, removed debris, and began temporary repairs.
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Frederick
Carroll Creek
Catoctin Mountain
U.S. Alternate 40
Rock Creek
Patrick Street
W. HR. Walter
Baker Park
Ridge Road
Bowers Road
Clifton Road
Mt. Philip
VFW Country Club
County Roads Board
Hayward
Wins New Car At Carnival At Mt Airy
The Mt Airy Carnival wrapped a successful week with a lucky winner driving away in a 1958 Oldsmobile 88. Travis Norwood praised local ticket buyers as a strong group from Mt Airy area. Floods across the region caused light damage, with water depths up to several feet in low spots and several businesses spared. Weather rains and 3.8 inches at State Police barracks contributed to the flood conditions, while temperatures hovered around 88 degrees weekend highs.
Scalp Laceration Victims Treated After Baltimore Storm
A Baltimore colored man, Clinton Summerville, 45, was treated and released from Frederick Memorial after slipping on West All Saints street during the storm. Kenneth Crum, 18, Liberty, Iowa, also treated for scalp and leg lacerations from a U.S. 40 accident under investigation by State Police. Alice Brown, colored, East street, treated for bruises after a fall. Wyatt L. Lee ill at home, transported to emergency room. Flood conditions and mud on streets noted near disposal plant, East Patrick and South Court streets.
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Baltimore
Frederick Memorial
Clinton Summerville
United Ambulance
West All Saints Street
Summerville
Kenneth E. Crum
Liberty
Crim
U. S. 40
Alice Brown
East Street
South Bentz Street
Wyatt L. Lee
Peggy Sue Carbaugh first baby born in Alaska after statehood
Sgt First Class Charles Carbaugh and Mrs Carbaugh report their daughter Peggy Sue was born at 1 08 am July 1 at Ladd Air Force Base Hospital Fairbanks Alaska. She is the fourth child and the first born in the state since statehood news draws Alaskan and Maryland connections and family notes.
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Charles £. Carbaugh
Fairbanks
Alaska
Ipens
Carbaugh
National Guard
Maryland
J. Glenn Beall
Beall
Jr. Legion Takes Title In District I Final
Frederick's Junior American Legion team defeated Hagerstown 16 to 1 at McCurdy Field to win the District I championship. Tinker Michael limited Hagerstown to three hits and Frederick racked up 16 off their pitching for an easy victory, earning a Western Maryland title shot versus Fort Cumberland in Curmberland on Saturday with a doubleheader format possible if split. The State tournament opens at College Park on August 7.
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Frederick
American Legion
Hagerstown
McCurdy Field
Fort Cumberland
Western Maryland
Curmberland
Wheat And Hay Damaged By Many Rains Across Farms
Middletown Valley farmers face delayed harvests as persistent rains hinder wheat and hay work. County Agent Henry Shoemaker notes only about 69 percent of wheat harvested, moisture and sun gaps slow heavy combines, and ground wetness limits field access. Damaged cover crops and lower grain quality compound losses, while hay production suffers from field losses and delays in second and third cuttings.
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Henry R. Shoe Jmaker
Middletown Valley
Jone
Shoemaker
Bequest to Walkersville church and fire company
John H. Stauffer Jr a Walkersville businessman left bequests in his will probated today in Orphans Court. The Walkersville Methodist Church receives 2500 dollars and the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company 1000 dollars in absolute gifts. Trustees, S W Stauffer, R Ward Stauffer, and W Nelson Stauffer gain one sixth of the estate with income to a sister, and other one sixth shares go to various Stauffer family members. Executors are the three Stauffer men. real estate other than partnership interest in Southern Farms is to be sold, with the farm interest offered first to surviving partners. The will dated Feb 25 1958 is witnessed by Kent C Nicodemus and Mary Mercer Nicodemus.
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Walkersville Methodist Church
Walkersvile Volunteer Fire Company
John H. Stauffer Jr
Walkersville
Methodist Church
Fire Company
S. Walter Stauffer
R. Ward Stauffer
W. Nelson Stauffer
Helena WN. Stauffer
Mildred Stauffer Price
John W
Robert
Walter 5. Price
Nancy S. Anderson
Joan David Stauffer
Mary .S. Skoll
Ethel Stauffer Shephard
William E. Shephard
S. W
R. W. Stauffer
Mary 5S. Skoll
John W. Price
Walter &. Price
Robert Price
Nancy $. Anderson
John David Stauffer
S. W. Stauffer
W. N. Stauffer
Testator
Southern Farms
Kent C. Nicodemus
Mary Mercer Nicodemus
Khrushchev Offers Moscow as Summit Site
Soviet Premier Khrushchev accused Eisenhower of blocking a East West summit proposed for New York and suggested Moscow or another European venue for talks with the United States Britain France and India. He said the Soviet government would guarantee participant safety if held in Moscow.
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Moscow
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Europe
United States
Britain
France
India
New York
U.S
Robert Murphy
United
Ofj
Middle East
East
U.N. Security Council
Security Council
U.N
Soviet Union
Marine Slain by Companion in Accidental Discharge
A U S Marine spokesman reports private first class was fatally shot Sunday by an accidental discharge of a fellow Marine’s 45 caliber pistol. Four Marines were outside a forward position during the accident. one was seen climbing a wall when the weapon discharged. The dead man’s name was withheld. The three other Marines remain under investigation and have counsel.
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Leslie Gilson
Safe And $4,000 Near Bay Bridge Carried Off
ANNAPOLIS AP Thieves carried away a 300 pound safe containing 4000 dollars in cash and checks from the Captain's Table Restaurant on U S 50 near the Chesapeake Bay bridge. Police said entry was made by removing a side door and 100 from a desk drawer was also taken.
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Annapolis
U.S. 50
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Anne Arundel County
Captain's Table
Two Huri In Accident During Sunday's Storm
Two persons sustained minor injuries Sunday evening when the car carrying Raymond S. Snoots and Barbara A. Cannon rear ended a vehicle on U.S. 15 near a drive-in eating establishment five miles north of Frederic. Snoots was charged with reckless driving. both victims treated and released from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Damages to Snoots’ 1947 Plymouth estimated at 130 dollars.
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U.S. 15
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Raymond S. Snoots
Barbara A. Cannon
RFD 3
Frederic
Charles L. Rice
Rice
Miss Cannon
Snoots
D. E. Rogers
Driver in Montgomery Killed in Fatal Car Crash
Henry Ford Davidson of Derwood was killed when his 1952 Chevrolet left the road near Aid 155 and Washington Grove in Montgomery County. Police reported skid marks and that the car struck a utility pole, ejecting Davidson. he was alone. Davidson, 25, was the son of Hugh and Mrs. Davidson and funeral arrangements are with Gartner Funeral Home in Gaithersburg.
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Henry Ford Davidson
Derwood
Aid
Washington Grove
Montgomery County
Davidson
Neex
London
Mont
Macmillan
Gomery County
Baghdad Pact Council
U.S
Dulles
J. W. Morrison
David Hoke
Montgomery ‘County
Hugh Davidson
Gartner Funeral Home
Gaithersburg
Iraq missing at Baghdad Pact meeting
London AP report that John Foster Dulles assured Baghdad pact nations the United States would act even at great risk to safeguard their independence and integrity against any threats.
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London
John Foster Dulles
United States
Dedicate New Fire Hall At Charles Town
Charles Town West Virginia dedicated its new forty five point six million hall yesterday. Assistant state fire marshal Thomas spoke as did Carl Weimer who laid the cornerstone for the concrete block and brick building. Located on the citys southern edge the hall will hold four fire trucks. The Citizens Fire Company sponsored the dedication program.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Thomas
Carl Weimer
Caty
Citizens Fire Company
Arab unrest and regional tensions prompt Western and Arab responses
The piece notes potential new violence from a stalled rebellion with anticipated U S military steps such as intensified patrols and fortified positions. It cites Lebanon where the army limits rebels, Jordan where British troops guard the government, and Nasser in Egypt praising self defense against foreign aggression while Bourguiba of Tunisia lauds U S backing.
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Britain
Turkey
Pakistan
Iran
Dulles
Drag
United States
Baghdad
Iraq
Middle East
Nasser
United Arab Republic
Paes
Russia
U.S
Jordan
Hussein
Egypt
Cairo
Hedge Apple Alcohol Test Ends In Tax Fight
Kenneth Welch sought a commercial hedge apple use by boiling the fruit and producing alcohol. The government seized his alcohol, dumped products, and billed $111.53 in alcohol taxes. Welch’s case drew protests from Rep. Charles Brown and scrutiny over distiller licensing.
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Carthage
Kenneth Welch
Welch
Jsure
U.S. Attormey
Charles Brown
D-Mo
Omaha
Myersville House Sold in Public Auction for 7000
The 10 room residence of the late Oda C. Schroyer in Myersville sold Saturday at public sale to Mr and Mrs Paul F Bite who reside nearby for 7000. A double frame garage and outbuildings are on the property with 225 foot frontage on the west side of Main Street. Maurice J Schreyer conducted the sale as executor and Emmett R Bowlus was auctioneer.
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Harvey T. Clem
Rocky Ridge
Graceham Road
Appold’s Cross Roads
Herbert H. Biser
Anna R. Burker
Margaret M. Lawler
Harvey T. Clem Jr
Myersville House
Oda C. Schroyer
Myersville
Paul F. Bite
Maurice J. Schreyer
Emmett R. Bowlus
Concert Tonight by Frederick High School Band at Baker Park
Frederick High School Summer Band conducts a rain delayed program at Baker Park Band Shell at 8 15 tonight. Director Sperry L Storm leads the ensemble in the previously announced program restarting after Sunday night rain.
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Frederick High School
Baker Park
Sperry L. Storm
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Lake
Mt. Airy
Travis Norwood
Ray Grimes
the Legion Auxiliary
Ray Smith
Robert E. Smith
Franks Crawford
RFC 6
Westminster
Elmer Crawford Jr
Adamstown
Norwood
State Roads Commission
Cornelius Ennis
Bartgis
Zimmer Crounds
Ennis
East Patrick Street
Acme
South Court Street
Delphey’s
Moyer
Lincoln Mercury
Highland
East Church Street
Old Braddock
VF Country Club
Richard F. Kline, Inc
Moitier Avenue
Catoctin
Gambrill State Park
High Knob
Lewistown
Foint of
Rocks
Brunswick
Thurmont
Middletown
Frederick West
Cijy
Monotaey
Potomac Edison Company
Ballenger Creek
Fishing Creek
Tillcrest
Potomac
Sast Patrick Street
Carroll
Carroll Parkway
Vicin
Frank Keeferity
Baker Memorial Carillon
Carbaugh Baby
Statehood
J. H. Stauffer
Lakehurst
N.J
Arctic
Massachusetts
Washington
Marine
Beirut
Beirstapi—A
U.S. Marine
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SuWangescu
Ween Yeaces
Bay Bridge
Montgomery
H. F. Davidson
Cam F
Habib Bour- Zaiba
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JiuLccuUn
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