Plagues To Come And The Peril Of Bacteriological War
Two scientists who drafted a 30 page survey for the War Department in 1942 publish a report on rare diseases and the potential of waterborne botulism. They discuss how such plagues could be used or defended against and warn defenses are often inadequate. The text compares plague dangers to atomic weapons and speculates on a grim future if warlike pathogens are unleashed.
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London
Europe
Asia
War Department
Retires as Engineer on Cumberland Division of B and O
George W. Houser of Brunswick an engineer in passenger service on the Cumberland Division retires after about 45 years with the B and O Railroad. His last run was Saturday May 31. The Orphans Court approved the first and final account of Walter E. Eiker administrator of Ida F. Eiker noting real estate appraised at 7000 dollars.
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George W. Houser
Brunswick
Cumberland
B. & O. Railroad
Orphans’ Court
Walter E. Eiker
Ida F. Eiker
A Penny-Worthy Plan For Marital Reform Debated
Dorothy Dix wonders if a 19 year marriage term could curb old maid shortages and balance husbands for wives by pairing spouses with new brides every decade. She notes flaws: divorce courts, unhappy couples, and complications for children make the plan impractical in real life.
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Woran
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From the News June 5 1897
Fifty years ago local items report large excursion trains from the west to Frederick for German Baptist meetings and a planned gathering in California in 1898. Actors at Fair Grounds and Opera House marked the gathering. Baker John Hershberger received orders for thousands of bread pies and rolls for a Sunday convention. Rosenour and Sons won a contract to fit white duck trousers for Union Company members. Berries and cherries are noted with prices and sales.
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West Pe
Frederick
California
Virginia
Missouri
Fair Grounds
Opera House
John Hershberger
B. Rosenour and Sons
Oleh & Strawberries
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News June 5 1927
Twenty years ago items note M and Mrs Harnwell selling land to Joseph York and a Richard Gambrill country estate west of Frederick. David C Winebrenner III and Parsons Newman sail from New York for a two month Europe trip aboard the Leviathan, joining the Birmingham tour led by W Rick Wright. Mayor Lloyd C Culler and the Board of Aldermen approve widening South Court Street to 31 feet with eight foot west and six foot east sidewalks.
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Harnwell
Joseph York
Mng
Richard Gambrill
Frederick
David C Winebrenner
Parsons Newman
New York
Leviathan
Europe
Birmingham
W. Rick. Wright
South Courttreet
Brewer's Ailey
Large Personalty Sale At Walkersville Draws Large Crowd
A major sale of personal property at Walkersville drew a large crowd and high prices for items from the late Newton A Fulton. About $4,000 was raised as a 1949 Oldsmobile coupe and shop tools sold well, with antique and modern furniture and linens fetching strong bids. The auction ran from 9:30 p.m. to after 10 p.m. at Fulton Avenue on the Fulton premises, conducted by surviving executor Nelson Stauffer. Glenn Trout served as auctioneer with RL. as clerk and Amos A Holter as attorney, with buyers from Virginia and other districts attending.
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Walkersville
Newton A Fulton
Fulton Avenue
Nelson Stauffer
Virginia
Glenn Trout
Anoneer
Amos A Holter
Approval to Abandon Trolley Line Ts Asked
Company seeks approval to abandon the Middletown Frederick trolley line as part of a revised three way operation. The line once carried heavy freight and many passengers but has declined for years, with rail service diminishing between Hagerstown and Williamsport. PURCHASE PROPERTY Mr and Mrs A A Beatty bought the Leftwich Brunswick home at 466 Brunswick Street and plan to move in soon.
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A. A. Beatty
Harry C. Leftwich
Brunswick Street
Brunswick
Leftwich
Connellsville
Pia
Building Stocks Discussed By Roger Babson
Babson Park Mass June 5 1947 The delayed postwar building boom faced high costs scarce materials and costly labor. Demand remains for veterans housing while costs and regulations slow new starts. Building stocks linger near lows but may rise as materials prices fall and labor stabilizes with eventual construction growth.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Roger Babsom
United States
Pub Finances Bureau
Coprrient
Install Officers OF Optimist Club Today
The Frederick Optin g of Frederick charter will be completed with elections at the regular meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Governor Louis L Guy of Norfolk will install the officers and present the charter bell and gavel, with Ha gerstown and Liver Spring transfers joining Braddock Heights for a dance with The Esquires providing music. The club meets Thursdays at 6 30 p.m.
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Frederick
Scott Key Hotel
Ceat
Abona
Braddock Heights
Optimists
The
Esquires
Francis Scott Key
Truman Faces Veto Decisions on Labor and Tax Bills
Washington June 5 President Truman may win reelection or face tougher odds depending on how he handles labor and tax bills in the next fortnight. Analysts warn a veto could sharpen political battles next session, while signing both could boost his standing and aid reelection hopes.
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Washington
Truman
David Lawrence
Fruman
Congress
House
Senate
Lucas
Truman J
Mr. Truman
Weddings Baust Farver at Uniontown in St Pauls Church
A quiet May 25 wedding at St Pauls Lutheran Uniontown Carroll county linked Ruth Elizabeth Farver daughter of Mr and Mrs Orlando Farver Mt Airy Route 2 to Ralph Edward Baust son of Mr and Mrs Laverne Baust Uniontown Rev Charles Birx officiated. Attendant Della Day. Best man Richard Buffington. Reception at 6 30 at the bride’s parents home. Numerous relatives attended and gifts were exchanged.
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Jean Glosser
Herbert Rowland
J. Alaric Bowmes, Jr
David Pnetteplace
Chang
Hagerstown
Columbia Buess College
Bethany Bible Mining School
The
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Baust
Farver
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Uniontown
Carroll County
Ruth Elizabeth Farver
Orlando Farver
Mt Airy
Route 2
Ralph Edward Baust
Laverne Baust
Charles Birx
Della A. Day
Gamber
Richard Buffington
Wakefield
Orlando Farrer
Ralph Baust
Emory Baust
Albert Gosnell
Harry Crumbacker
John Coe
Kenneth Baust
Ralph Coe
Chester Boone
Ralph Wright
David Farver
Roy Butts
Chester Cooke
Clayton Colson
MM Ray Farver
Preston Wright
Albert Cooke
Frank Farver
Wilmer Franklin
Bob Sharpe
Ralph Bloom
Howard Gosnell
DeWitt Clary
Jennie Coe
Katie Gele
Edna Haines
Estella Gosnell
Della Day
Doralee Crumbacker
Catherine
Elizabeth Colson
Sharon
Shelby Jean Wright
Virgie Franklin
Marie Bobby Bloom
Betty
Gladys Farrer
Betty J. Wright
Catherine Gartell
Vivian Frizzell
Lillian Bauch
Jean Hoffman
Dorothy Gosnell
Sue Baust
Nancy Lee Gosnell
Paul Charles Lawrence Cheno
Toby Baust _ Jr
Orlando
Luf's Stuff on Flying with Fate
A reflective quatrain warns against gambling with fate and taking dares. The author notes the risk of regret and the cost of pursuing great gambles by chance, urging a saner approach for better days.
Flower Show Prize Winners Announced in Frederick
The Garden Club of Frederick held its flower show at Calvary Methodist church with 271 entries and over 1,000 attendees making it the club’s most successful event. Judges faced a large, eager crowd as they awarded prizes across Cultural and Arrangement classes with support from local florists and fish firms.
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Garden Club
Frederick
Calvary Methodist Church
Oland’s
Zimmerman’s
Three Spring
Bruce White
Miriam Apple
Ederick
Mary Mutter
Harry L. Thomas
Adamstown
J. Keller Smith
Airy
Jesse Hakes
Cooksville
Elmer Funkhouser
Hagerstown
Marshall Carlton
Baltimore
William Bridges
Towson
Rosario Capello
H. E. Town
R. E. Town
William A. Riddell
M. T. Lewis
Grayson Abrecht
AL T Lewis
Mt. Pleasant
W. C. Flautt
Mary Maulsby
Frank Nicodemus
Sara Quinn
Fittersville Homemakers” Club
W. "C. Flautt
A. R. Etchison
Herbert E. Brown
R. BE
T. Stuart Tden E. Fisher
John E. Schell
Charles McC_ Math’ ng
Iss Mary Helena Stauier
E. Dwight McCain Co
Virginia Miller
Sam W. Maples
Parsons Newman
Z. Stuart Haller
Homemakers
Harmony Grove Club
Middletown
Mt. Pleasant Club
Unionville Club
Jefferson Club
Woodsboro Club
Walkersville Club
Side Glances Floral Arrangements At Civic Club Show
Members of the Frederick Senior Civic Club showcased floral artistry in classes 7 through 11 with winners in line arrangements miniatures novelty hats corsages and metal container displays. Notable victors included Mrs Frank Nicodemus Mrs William A Riddell Miss Nancy Pearce Mrs Daisy Long and Mrs Gerrit Peters, with special mentions for Mrs E D McCain.
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T. Stuart Hall
Frank Nicodemus
G. Hunter Bowers
E. D. McCain
William A. Riddell
Nancy Pearce
Ethel Thomas
Daisy Long
J. H. Apple
Sam W. Maples
Ward Stauffer
Alice Josephine Bowers
Dean
Ann Jene Stickell
Honor Crowther
Joan Summers
Helen Louise Engel
Brecht
Jett Lorrain Flook
Clare Wolpert
Brook Green
Mary Grove
R. E. Delaplaine
Ais
Frank Staley
Joseph W. Umner
Margaret Motter
Gerrit Peters
Joan Harris
Joseph W. Umer
R. E Delaplaine
T Stuart Haller
E D. McCain
Joseph Harris
Frederick Senior Civic Club
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for the sale of several properties. Rose P Hudson and Charles E Hudsons sold to Edgar M Shevley a residence at 290 East Sixth Street for about 56000. John Vancore and Bir Cartright sold to Melvin W Ambrose a 170 acre farm in New Market district for around 4900. Mary A Culier sold to William M Ford a property at 207 East Fourth Street for about 551. Maurice B Hay sold to Enid G Martin two acres and improvements in New Market district for about 600. John R Cheatham sold to Joan S Rubeck a building lot on Rockwell Terrace for about 3500.
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Rose P. Hudson
Charles E. Hudson
Edgar M. Shevley
East Sixth Street
John Vancore
Robert Cartright
Airs
Melvin W. Ambrose
New Market District
Mary A. Culier
William M. Ford
East Fourth Street
Maurice B. Hay
Enid G. Martin
Tvro
John R Cheatham
Joan S.rubeck
Rockwell Terrace
Dulaney and
College Avenues
Lands Commissioner Henry Cord Found Dead in Auto
The body of Henry Willem Cord, 38, Maryland Lands Commissioner, was found last night in a car parked on Soldiers Home grounds. Rose petals lined the car, a woman's compact was in front, and a bruise noted on the forehead. Coroner Magruder MacDorrell said heart disease probable. autopsy ordered. A passerby reported seeing the car’s light blaring near the hospital.
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Washington
Henry Willem Cord
Maryland Lands
Soldiers Home
Magruder MacDorreld
Cord
Soldiers Home Grounds
Truman orders full probe into Missouri vote fraud
President Truman announced in Washington that the investigation into alleged vote fraud in his Missouri home county will be carried through to its ultimate conclusion. The statement signals a broad effort to shore up electoral integrity amid persistent questions about irregular ballots and political influence.
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Washington
Truman
Missouri
County
Beglan
No Funds For U. S. Court In Cumberland
Cumberland officials announced that without Congress approving funds the Federal District Court in Cumberland will close June 30 after service dating to 1892. U S District Clerk Charl Zimmerman and Deputy Clerk C Edgar Keller said House appropriations acts would force the closure. The Allegany Bar Association opposes the plea and appeals to Senators in and O Conor and Rep Beall to keep the court open.
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Cumberland
Congress
Federal District Court In
U. S
Charl Zimmerman
Baltimore
C. Edgar Keller
House of Representatives
The
Allegany Bar Association
Maryland
Keller
Blame Letter Targets British Figures By Jewish Extremists
Scotland Yard disclosed a by mail threat from Jewish extremist actors targeting prominent Britons including government leaders. Envelopes with powder and tiny detonators were sent to several figures. three more such devices were found today. Recipients were warned or suspicious in time and handed the letters to police.
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London
Scotland Ward
Iech
British Palestine
Scotland Yard
Strength For Today at Baker Memorial Scout Camp
A local article discusses faith and God laughing at human pretensions, then shifts to community events. It notes a Girl Scout gathering at Baker Memorial Scout Camp, with Leslie Burger as chairman and Mrs Clinton Rhead organizing transportation. The meeting reviewed Day Camp plans for June and Juliette Low birthday fundraising.
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Cari Wu
Doutiass
God
Trulz
Goa
Baker Memorial
Garden Club
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J. Hi Schmitt
Clark—Keeney
Ace Vittirlia Keener
Charles Keeney
Route 3
Jesse LC
Willard Lark
Peterse
Betha Lutheran Parsonage Bruns
Ralph H. Miller
Muse Tailoring Company
Fen
U. S Navy
James R. Gordon
Nea
Sempre
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