Frederick farmer wins state DHIA Efficient Production prize
Ray M. Smith of Frederick gains the first prize and bronze plaque in Maryland DHIA Efficient Production Contest 1949 for Frederick County dairy farm. His 50 milking cows produced 534,205 pounds of four percent milk, averaging 10,684 pounds per cow, with 347 pounds per acre. Other winners from Maryland counties include John H. Hull Westminster, Edwin D. Fry Laytonville, Joseph W. Wachter Keymar, and Harry D. Harpaugh Hagerstown.
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Ray M. Smith
Frederick
Maryland
Fredericke County
Mr. Smith
Ray H. Smith
John H. Hull
Westminster
Carroll
Edwin D. Fry
Layonaville
Montgomery
Joseph W. Wachter
Keymar
Harry D. Harpaugh
Hageratey
Washington
Dhia
Y University of Maryland Dairy Extension Service
National Dairy Products Corporation
Aryland Dhia
Smith
Brannan Says Hoarding Excuse for Price Hikes in U S
New York July 28 Hoarding is unnecessary and undemocratic says Secretary of Agriculture Brannan on a Washington Mutual network recording. He claims the country has large government stocks of butter cheese eggs and dried milk and more wheat than needed for now. Brannan asserts agriculture is highly productive today and can ramp up further if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ofgriculture
Brannan
Washington
Carroll County Man Jailed For Larceny Case
John Franklin Williams Jr., 27, of Steenmount Carroll County, an attendant at Springfield State Hospital Sykesville, was jailed Friday night on larceny charges. State Police said money stolen from Hampstead business was found in Williams car, including five marked bills. Williams held on $250 bond for August 10 hearing before Magistrate M. E. Burman in Hampstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin Williams, Jr
Steenmount
Carroll County
Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
Westminster
State Opera
Charles Hollie
Hampstead
Williams
William Martini
Martin
Wrooper Hollie
M. E. Burman
Army May Issue New Draft Call This Year
Washington reports a possible extra draft as Army plans push strength from 594000 to 834000 with 240000 recruits needed. Congress heard estimates for 50k drafts September and October, plus $3b of Truman’s requested funds. Navy plans a Seabee reserve force of 70000 skilled construction workers for shore facilities overseas in a full scale emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Vinson D-Gai
House Armed Services Committee
Selective Service
Vinson
E. L. Ford
Army Ordnance
Leslie Simon
Ordnance Research
Navy
Air Force
Woman Injured In Crash On Route 40 A
A woman riding with Marjorie Keegan of LaCrosse Wisconsin was injured Friday afternoon near Hamilton's on Route 40 A when her car rear ended Newton Bussard's after Bussard swerved to avoid a dog. Keegan was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for a sprained right ankle and discharged. Belvin J Howard, also of LaCrosse, escaped injury though his car was damaged. Bussard's car sustained little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
H. B. O'Brien
Marjorie Keegan
LaCrosse
Wis
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Belvin J. Howard
Newton Bussard
Middletown
Bussard
Howard
Bowers Ia Named As Lilypons Postmaster
The U S Senate confirmed Melvin H. Bowers of Adams town as Lilypons postmaster after a lengthy appointment controversy. His support included a near unanimous petition from Adamstown Urbana committees amid prior debates over closing the Lilypons office. The Senate also confirmed Carl L. Cambell as Winchester Va postmaster.
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Lilypons
United States Senate
Melvin H. Bowers
Adamstown
Bowers
Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Committee
Buckeystown
Urbana
Post Office Department Inspectory
Millard E. Tydings
Senate
Carl L. Cambell
Winchester
Thought Ridgeville Was Norfolk Doing Time
Charles P. Kleiss of Central Islip New York believed he was in Norfolk Virginia when he passed a State Police car on Route 40 at Ridgeville. He was found guilty of drunken and reckless driving and operating with a revoked license. Magistrate T H Mayfield sentenced him to 115 days in Howard County jail after he could not pay 225 dollars in fines. State Trooper C Frank Badger said the charges followed a chase that ended when Kleiss’ car left the highway and entered a field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Kleiss
Central
Islip
N. Y
Norfolk
Ridgeville
Howard County
T. H. Mayfield
Ellicott City
Kleiss
C. Frank Badger
Two Oil Firms Face $35,000 Suit in Circuit Court
Two lawsuits filed by Mathias and Mathias name Irving H. Weil of this city as defendant. One suit seeks $25,000 for The Free State Oil Co Inc and the other $10,000 for Free State Oil Co of Virginia. Details not disclosed. filed by memorandum only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving H. Weil
Mathias and
Mathias
Free State Oil Co, Inc
Orher
Free State Oil Co
Virginia
Baruch Plan Faces Senate Debate on Standby Controls
Baruch proposes price wage and rationing controls on a standby basis as the Senate Banking Committee plans a Monday vote. The White House opposes sweeping measures though the administration remains divided with Truman rejecting a quick freeze. Officials note wartime arms production peaked near 100 billion dollars annually and defense spending this year sits around 30 to 35 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bernard Baruch
Senate Banking Committee
Baruch
Korea
Maybank
D-Sc
Banking Committee
Truman
Taft
Ohio
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Congress of Credit Roard
Bank in Deflation Debate Delays Baruch Plan Vote
A sharp debate over the Baruch proposal prompts the Banking Committee to postpone a vote until Monday. President Truman seeks allocation and deputy powers if approved, plus authority for requisition or seizure of materials and capacities for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banking Committee
Mr.Truman
Frederick and I
Four Candidates In Field For State's Atty
Four contenders were lined up for Frederick County State’s Attorney as W Jerome Offutt filed with the Board of Election Supervisors to face incumbent Edwin F Nikirk. Republican rivals Charles A Price and Wilbur F Sheffield Sr joined the field, while Offutt previously challenged Nikirk in 1946. Also noted were filings for the Democratic State Central Committee and Republican delegate slots, plus a farmhand arrest in a separate incident involving strike of wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
W. Jerome Offutt
Board of Election Supervisors
Offutt
House of Delegates
William R. Slemmer
Clifton
Democratic State Central Committee
H. Reese Shoemaker
Stemmer
Mr Shoemaker
Oil Restored at Brenneman Field in West Virginia
Gas injection in the depleted Brenneman oil field in West Virginia recovered 357000 barrels of oil, marking a notable advance in recovery efforts and signaling potential for further production at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenneman
West Virginia
Russian Peace Drive Foreseen Amid UN Council Watch
Delegates at the UN Security Council, amid Korea War volatility, expect a renewed Soviet push for peace as Deputy Foreign Minister Malik prepares to chair in August. Western powers praise UN action while Moscow signals strategic pause and possible peace demands, with the Korean frontline intensifying.
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Kremlin
Russia
Korean Peninsula
Wil
Soviet Union
Jakob A. Malik
Arne Sunde
Norway
Sunde
Fat Manhattan
Security Council
Brick- In
Unified Command
Douglas MacArthur
Hissin
Delecates
Brittain
France
Cubs
China
Ecuador
North Korscay
Council Watch
Tuessay
Marth
Malik Imakes
Frederick County Notes and Court Actions
The News, Frederick, Md reports a July 29, 1958 item on council talks with Sir Gladyn Jebb as possible chairman for the red of the month alongside his September term. A short Police Court session suspended a 60 day jail sentence for Sammy Thompson amid drunkenness charges. A $86.45 casualty fee was paid by Robert Lee Sheffler for speeding. Emmitsburg 4-H met July 17 with plans for Achievement Day in Frederick. Fifty-one Democratic women from Frederick Thurmont and Emmitsburg organized northern county groups with Mary Jo Schellhaus attending. another meeting is set for Emmitsburg at Firemen's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladyn Jebb
Britain
Red
Treyave
Manuel M Weinberg
Sammy Thompson
Frederick Thompson
Robert Lee Sheffler
Middletown
W. K. May
Emmitsburg
Ray Valentine
Irs
Frederick
Thurmont
William McPherson McGill
Mary Jo Schellhaus
Cumbermod
Maryland
State Democratic League
Hazel R. Lewis
House of Delegates
Mary H. Gregory
Orphans Court
Firemen’s Hall
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Frank Dorsey
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Newman
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North Market Street
Albert C. Palmer
Ibias
Wee David
Griffin Automublic
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Fire, Life, Marine Insurance
N. Court St
Walter Snow
Optometrist
North Marke St
H. C. Summers & CO
Jefferson
H. B. Duvall Frederick, Md
T. R. Saylor
Walkersville, Md
Ensor Hardware Company
New Windsor, Md
Dosh’s Livestock Market
John L. Ponton
Hale Haven
Elberta Belle
Georgia
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Walker Orchards
Holland
NEW Holland Farm Engineered Machinery
Ceresville Motor CO
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Chaser
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