Sermon to Graduates Set for Frederick High School
A baccalaureate sermon will be delivered at eleven Sunday morning in the Frederick High School auditorium for 256 graduates by Rev. J. Bitt of Centennial Memorial and United Brethren church. The program features Pomp and Circumstance, hymns, anthems by the Mixed Glee Club, and remarks by Mr. Schmitt on The School of Christ. Commencement follows Tuesday with Dr Abdul R. Wentz as principal speaker. Other Sunday baccalaureate speakers for county schools include Rev W Ernest Fox at Middletown High and Rev Phillip Bower at Emmitsburg Elias Lutheran.
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Frederick High School
J. Bitt
Centennial Memorial
United Brethren Church
Ary Sperry L. Storm
Mr. Schmitt
Schmitt
Sy. Storm
Abdel R. Wentz
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
W Ernest Fox
Middletown Lutheran Church
Middletown
Phillip Bower
Emmitsburg
Elias Lutheran Church
Ennis- Bure
George Osmund
Thurmont
W. Josselyn Reed
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Brunswick High
Edgar F. Hoffmeier
Evangelical and Reformed Church of
Walkersville
Charles Hmack
Bartonsville
Lincoln High School
Century Club water pipe preserved 100 years in Frederick
Frederick officials and Cast Iron Pipe Association representatives verified that the city still uses a water main 100 or more years old. The Silver Spring line segment, 103 years old per records, was uncovered by Water Superintendent William J. Davis with City Engineer W. Raymond Welter on the Harry Free farm west of Frederick. An official certificate will note the line as part of the old wet Spring system, abandoned when the springs dried up, yet still feeding sections of the Wilson Avenue development via a reverse flow.
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Frederick
Century Club
Secar
William J. Davis
Beneft
Harry Free Farm
Fredsox
W. Raymond Welter
Walter
Wilson Avenue
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In Middletown and West 14th Street
Deeds were recorded in the clerk's office for the sale of several properties. Mr and Mrs Guy F Gladhill sold to Mr and Mrs Simmie F Shiflett a two acre property with improvements in Middletown around the area. Mrs Earl F Hargett sold to Mr and Mrs Edward L Pease a property on the north side of West 14th Street for about 10500 dollars.
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Clerk’s Ofice
Guy F. Gladhill
Simmie F. Shiflett
Middletown
Nion
Earl F. Hargett
Edward L Pease
West 14Th Street
Aga Khan's My Love Wins Derby at Epsom
The Aga Khan's horse My Love, an outsider at 10 to 1, won the 169th running of the British Derby at Epsom. The victory came in June in England with Fi listed among but unclear context.
Hood College to confer degrees on largest class Sunday
Hood College prepares for commencement and baccalaureate with 113 seniors to receive BA, BS in home economics, and BS in nursing. President Stahr will award diplomas Sunday at 6 30 p m in Hudson on theater. Dr Day of Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church Baltimore to deliver baccalaureate sermon. Dr Stumbauer of ACE to speak at exercises. Largest alumnae reunion events today include annual meeting and luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Henry Irvin Stahr
Sun Tune
Hudson On Door
Albert E. Day
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church
Baltimore
A. J. Stumbauer
American Council On Education
Hoodson
Roadhouse Raided by State Police in Laurel
State troopers led by Superintendent Beverly Ober surrounded Roc way Towers near Laurel at 12:15 am arresting 49 people, seizing weapons and about 45000 dollars. Proprieties Walter Novak and Theodore A Meyers held on gambling charges as 18 patrons face 1000 bail and 11 at 100 each. All taken to Ellicott City for charges. weapons included a Garand rifle and Browning shotguns.
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Laurel
Rocway Towers
Washington Boulevard
Ellicott City
T. Hunt Mayfield
Daniel St. Murray, Jr
Walter Novak
Tekoma Park
Theodore A. Meyers
Silver Hill
Beverly Ober
Maryland
Pikesville
Shepherdstown Elects New Mayor in West Virginia
Shepherdstown voters elect Sam M. Skinner businessman and stool pigeon? No. Debated. Council members named Russell White Frank O Trump Jr Albert Kaye Kenneth Waldeck and Capt A T Clay Cletus D Lowe named recorder. Vote details unclear.
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Shepherdstown
W. Va
Sam M. Skinner
Orcher
Willman
Russell White
Frank O. Trump, Jr
Albert Kaye
Kenneth Waldeck
Capt
A. T. Clay
Cletus D. Lowe
Garcia-Sheffield Company Incorporated Filed
Articles of Incorporation were filed with the State Tax Commission for the Garcia Sheffield Company Inc Frederick to deal in merchandise. Capital stock is 20 shares at par value 100 dollars each. Incorporators are Osmario Garcia Catherine Garcia and Wilbur Sheffield Jr all of Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Commission
Garcia-Sheffield Company, Inc
Frederick
Osmario MM. Garcia
Catherine E. Garcia
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Fredlenck
China Denounces Anti American Student Demonstrations
Nanking June 5 Chinese government disowned student anti American agitation while in Shanghai several thousand students protested U S policy in Japan outside the U S Navy headquarters. Police cordoned off universities and detained demonstrators as diplomats urged restraint. Foreign Minister Wang Shih Chieh and Han Lih Wu condemned any efforts to inflame public sentiment.
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Nanking
Shanghai
U. S. Navy
U. S
Japan
J. Leighton Stuart
United State
Glenline
St. Johns Universe
Wang Shih- Chieh
Han Lih-Wu
Cation
Janen
Steeplejack Drama Halts Frederick Business
Crowd watches as steeplejack Frank Ni climbs a steel rod using a rope ladder to remove a weather vane and replace a pall while patrons safety concerns and weather conditions loom. The hazardous ascent draws attention near the town clock in Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Nikirks
Edex
Frank Niwent
Eyler Divorce Granted in Equity Court for Lilian Eyler
A decree signed in Equity Court grants Lilian E Eyler a divorce from Charles M Eyler Sr with custody of two children awarded to the plaintiff. The court reserves decision on alimony and support. Francis Perrott represented the plaintiff.
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Equity Court
Lillian E. Eyler
Woodsboro
Charles M Eyler
California
Curt
Francis Perrott
Large Crowd Attends License Hearing Near Urbana Route 340
A crowded Urbana hearing on a Class A off sale beer wine liquor license for James R King Sarah W King and Mary E Summers drew many residents. Objectors argued the site near Hyattstown would hurt public welfare and traffic, while supporters cited local demand and convenience in a wet Urbana district. The proceeding followed prior testimony with ten witnesses each side and was presided by License Commissioner G Cleveland Trout.
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Ing
Montgomery County
Urbana
D.trict
Hyatts- Rice
Cleveland Trout
Nork
Uderstood
James R. King
Sarah W. King
Mary E. Summers
Hyattstown
Bone Drys
Frederick
E. Austin James
Manuel M. Weinberg
King
Richard E. Zimmerman
T. West Claggett, Jr
Bozel to join St John’s Frederick as assistant pastor
Rev. Fr. Robert Bozel of Baltimore will arrive this afternoon to serve as assistant pastor at St. John’s Catholic Church in Frederick. He replaces Fr. Francis A. Wiegand of Towson, who was named to a new post last week and has been asked to be relieved. St. John’s, long served by priests, has received permission from Archbishop Keough to add a second assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bozel
Baltimore
Frederick
St. John’s Catholic Church
Bozel
Francis A. Wiegand
Towson
St. John’s
Fr. Wiegand
James A. Hogan
Istani
Herbert Jordan
Francis P. Keough
Lane Addresses University of Maryland Graduates
Governor Lane urged Maryland graduates to view state revenues as an investment in youth and the future, speaking to a large senior class at the University of Maryland. He emphasized education as essential for progress amid budget constraints and praised the statewide educational effort.
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Baltimore
Maryland
General Treasury
Gmor Lane
University of Mar
Argest
Heved
College Pa
Truman in Omaha Attends 35th Division Reunion
President Truman reunites with his sister and World War One buddies in Omaha for 35th Division reunion events as he prepares to deliver a major foreign policy speech tonight.
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Truman
Omaha
Frederick Bicentennial Dinner Planned at Hood College
An estimated 300 attendees are expected for the Frederick County bicentennial dinner next Saturday at Hood College's Cestentz Hall. Commissioners and the Frederick County Historical Society lead in plans, with Charles McC. Mathias as chair and Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson possibly in attendance. Speakers include Judge Edward S. Delaplaine and Judge Charles E. Moylan, Baltimore, now in Frederick County, with toastmaster Moylan. Joe Stephens' orchestra provides music and H. David Hagan the song reader. Guests from multiple counties and officials from Maryland and the District of Columbia will attend as arrangements proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Cestentz Hall
Hood College
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
Scott Key
Charles McC. Mathias
County Commission
Frederick County Historical Society
Fred MM. Vinson
U. S. Supreme Court
Edward S. Delaplaine
Frederick
Charles E. Moylan
Baltimore
Frederick County
Joe Stephens
H. David Hagan
Maryland
River Crest Rising Threatens Northwest Floods
Portland reports a record Columbia river crest expected to reach 30.8 feet at Vancouver and 36.5 feet at Portland as the region braces for fresh devastation. The Vanport disaster adds 26 dead with massive damages across Oregon Washington Idaho and the Columbia area.
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Portland
Ore
Northwest
U. S
Elmer Fisher
Columbia
Vancouver
Timar
Fisher
Fraser
United States
Canada
Vanport
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Three Groups Join County PTA Council
Three groups representing Er Brunswick were accepted into the county PTA council at a recent meeting at Parkway School where Alden B Summers, president, presided. Summers conference is set for July 12 14 and 15 at the University of Maryland with delegates to be sent by the Frederick County group. A panel discussion on The National Congress Four Point Program as implemented nationwide by PTA last year will be led by Dr Samuelson, moderator, and will highlight the conference program for state and local councils for the coming year and be mapped out during the conference.
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Er - Brunswick
PTA
Parkway School
Alden B Summers
Marxyland
Frederick County
National Congress
Samuelson
Taxes cut changes estimated payments rules in 1948
The Nation Today outlines the 1948 tax cut effects for millions. It explains revisions to estimated tax payments due June 15 and Sept 15, with reduced or eliminated payments for many filers. It notes personal exemptions rise to 600 for self and 650 for a spouse, plus 600 per dependent, and describes changes in joint filing and community property states. It gives examples of deductions and credits for income levels and stresses new rules for married couples and itemizing.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Pastuconne
Man Electrocuted Cat Wires Incident Kills Wife
Mann, 38, testified he wired a light socket with strings to scare cats at night and unplugged each morning. His wife Annie, 32, became tangled in the wires and died. neighbors found her crumpled over the setup. He said he forgot to remove the plug. Coroner investigations follow.
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Mann
Rarden
Annie
Two Hurt In Auto Crash On Route 15
Two people were injured in a Route 15 crash near Frederick. Sgt. Sweeney and Miss Phyllis Davis suffered multiple lacerations and abrasions after their 19 month convertible left the road. Trooper Kenneth Bond led the investigation. both victims were treated and transported to Frederick Hospital with no charges filed yet.
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I Memorial Hospital
Cautectia
Puiman
Ay Kuhernd Meenen
Fu Meade
Phyllis Davis
Thurmont
Set
Sweeney
Frederick Hospital
Bond
Warrant filings target woman in Hood College dorm robberies
Two warrants from Frederick County name Lillian L Becker now at the State Reformatory for Women after a prior sentence for stealing from Washington College. Detainers were sent to Sheriff Vickers for possible trial here on Hood College dorm room robberies. State's Attorney NiRk said Frederick County may be next. Complications loom as Hood victims are seniors and may be unavailable to testify late this year or in 1949.
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Frederick County
State Reformatory For Women
Lillian L. Becker
California
Washington College
Chestertown
Reformatory
Guy Anders
Vickers
Kent County
Hood College
Edwin F. Nikirk
Hood
Ford Motor Co To Make Increase In Prices
Ford Motor Co announces price hikes on the 1949 Ford ranging from 85 to 125 dollars, an average rise of 8.7 percent. The car will go on public display June 38. The circular called the message to Ford Motor Co employees. This is Ford’s first price rise since August 1947.
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Ford Motor Co
Detroit
Ford
Henry Ford II
Ford Ifctor Co
Fisherman Lands Brown Trout and Great Northern Pike
Note for fishermen Utica describes Clarence Humphrey fishing the Bis Fally when a 1 inch brown trout was the bait. A 2 Great Northern pike struck while he played the line and Humphrey landed the double catch 45 imbies later.
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Utica
Clarence Humphrey
Humphrey
Trustees Meeting At Hood College Reports And Elections
The Hood College board met to honor retiring member Andrew K Coffman and present Anna K Rudy for 75 years of service as head of house. Barbara Lester received a $250 scholarship for graduate study. Coffman was reelected to a six year term. Lilian O Miss and other officials reported on finance and facilities.
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Mee
Lilian O
Anna K. Rudy
Barbara Lester
Xrained
Uversity of Washington
University of Town
Andrew K. Coffman
Hagerstown
Paul Smith
James H. Gambrill
W.T. del
Duluth Fire Destroys Retail Blocks in City Center
Fire swept through two retail blocks in Duluth Minnesota causing damage in the millions. A four story furniture store and the nine story Duluth Board of Trade building were damaged, with nearly twenty small shops also burned. Firefighters from Duluth and Superior fought the blaze amid telecommunication outages and one injury. Police traced the blaze to Rudolph Furniture Co. on Superior Street.
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Duluth
Minn
Duluth Board of Trade
Grain Exchange and Grain Commission
Duluth Fremen
Superior
Wis
Rudolph Furniture Company
Superior Street
American Is Beaten By Reds
British sources report that a United States counterintelligence agent was abducted by Russians in Vienna on Thursday and beaten severely before being released the next day. British military police intervened as a man attempted to force a girl into a car. a second man, later identified as the U S agent, attacked the first. The pair were taken to headquarters, then abducted by heavily armed Russians who arrived at the station and took them away. Witnesses say one American was beaten as they departed, identified by witnesses as the agent. Two arrests were listed: Grayson Brishavell charged with assault and battery, jailed on $100 bond. Lt Dorsey, Sgt Swomler, and OMmCee Stup involved. J Guy Andrew charged with intoxication, held on a small bond.
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Vienna
United States
Arere
Grayson Brishavell
Patrick ” Street
Lieut Dorsey
Swomler
Ommmeer Stup
J. Guy Andrew
Thi Street
Swomley
Shook
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J. H. Schmitt
Wapare
Hachive
Dr. Day
Dr. Brumbaugh
A. J. Brumbaugh
Arthur E. Day
Sedding Sui
Thomas van Brakle
Mitsburg
James
Sburg
W. Jerome Offutt
China
Navy Headquarters
Fr. Bozel
Lane
Maryland U
Spore
Frostburg
Re Tihiarm
C. Rox
Mary District Baptist Association
English Baptist Church
Mr. Royal Spa
Kingdom
Great Commission
Coblentz Hall
County Pta Council
By James Marlow
Jacob A. Stachel
American Communist Party
U.S
Red
Galicia
Soviet Union
Meeting of Trustees of
Mrs. Stahr
Reds
Fklhiye
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