Frederick County Education Board Announces Teacher Retirements
The Frederick County Board of Education announced retirements and staff changes at its monthly meeting. Ruth S. MacVean will oversee lunch programs in about 20 schools. Mary H. Burger retires as Washington Street Elementary principal, to be succeeded by I. Jewell Beeson. Several other principals retire or resign, with new appointments including Vera Keller, Robert M. Leatherman, and Ernestine Byrne.
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Frederick
Washington Street
Old Church Street
Beeson
Elm Street
West Virginia
Military Road
James C. Biehl
Thurmont
Biehl
Coppermine
Woodsboro
AlcDonough Institute
la Plata
Cedar Grove
Doubs
Old Boys High School
Church Street
Willow Grove
Brunswick High School
Mary V. Bell
Adamstown
Miss Bell
Charlotte M. Hume
Bessie Bell
Creagerstown
Dublin School
Hansonville
Lors
Rocky Ridge
Brook Hill
Kitty B. Day
Elm
North Market
Louise James Myers
Parkway School
Parkway
Old Church Street School
Mary C. Shepley
Miyersville
Tether
Vera Keller
Jefferson
Hood College
Elmswred
Robert M. Leatherman
Marshall Leatherma
Myers
E. Donald MiccLuckie
Frostburg State Teachers College
Alt. Airy
Virginia Varner
Myre
Teachers' College
Ohio
Sheviey
Helen Walker
Central
Western Maryland
Colleze
Mary E Stonev
Woondsboro
Natalie Klein
Mary E Washington College- Tack Russaul
Columbia University
No Coal Strike Emerges as Lewis Urges Workers On
Washington June John L. Lewis told 408,000 soft coal miners to stay at work after July 1 when their current contract ends. He urged no stoppage despite looming strike pressure and deadlines.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Walkersville Graduation Speech Highlights Democracy Ideals
Rev Dr J Franklin Haas urged graduates of Walkersville High School to consider democracy as a lived Christian social order amid wartime changes. Diplomas were presented by Mrs Kent C Nicodemus as the invocation and benediction proceeded by Reverends Dickey and Kotler. The program included orchestra and glee club performances of The Oracle, Praise Ye the Father, Lullaby of the Bells, and Stars and Stripes Forever under Dorothy Freed and Charles C. Stull.
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J. Franklin Haas
Calvary Methodist Church
Walkersville
Walkersville High School
Haas
Dr Haas
Kent C. Nicodemus
DeWitt Dickey
Harry Kotler
Oracle
Otis Taylor
Glee Chids
Gounod
Klemm
Glee Club
Sousa
Dorothy Freed
Charlies C. T. Stull
No Permission For Street Through Frederick High Grounds
The Frederick Board of Education declined to allow Frederick City to extend Carroll Parkway through Frederick High School grounds to the Watkins Acres development. City Attorney Richard J. Zimmerman presented the matter. board officials cited available alternate routes and the need to protect high school students, noting the proposed street would run within 120 feet of the north side of the school building.
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Frederick City
Frederick High School
Watkins Acres
Richard J E. Zimmerman
Negro Released On Bond After County Dance Incident
James Grigsby colored of Route 1 was freed on 2000 bond amid three suspects connected to an assault on two sheriff deputies at a local colored dance. Charles Edward Biggus holds 4000 bond. another accused Negro remains jailed. A woman sought for her role. Victims George M. Layman and William B. Cosgrave treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and discharged. Bond posted before Magistrate Alton Bennett in Peoples Court.
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James Grigsby
Route 1
Charles Edward Biggus
George M. Layman
William B. Cosgrave
Layman
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Alton ¥. Bennett
Peoples ‘Court
Soviet Even Credits Lomonosov Over Franklin
Moscow June 9 Trud the Soviet trade union organ declared a Russian scientist named Lomonosov discovered the electrical nature of lightning long before Benjamin Franklin flew his kite. The paper criticized a Soviet article crediting Franklin with inspiration for Lomonosov and quoted Lomonosov denying any indebtedness to Franklin.
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Deed Recorded for Middletown Property Transfer
A deed recorded in the clerk’s office shows the sale of about 10 acres with improvements in Middletown district from Mr and Mrs Charles A Nitsch to Mr and Mrs Leonard M Tripp for about 6000 dollars, per revenue stamps.
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Middletown
Charles A. Nitsch
Leonard M. Tripp
House Cuts Guts ECA Says Vandenberg
Senator Vandenberg charges the House cut in the Economic Cooperation Administration funding guts Europe recovery efforts and subverts U S policy. He tells the Senate Appropriations Committee that shifting to 15 months hides a 20 percent cut and undermines European recoveries, urging adherence to the 12 month plan.
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Washington
Senator Vandenberg
R-Mich
House
Senate Foreign Relations
Senate Appropriations Committee
ECA
European Economic Administration
Aid- Europe
Vandenberg
Congress
Trade secrecy clouds U S sales to Russia amid policy shift
Washington reports a keep them guessing stance on what the United States licenses for Russia as of March 1. Plans for Commerce Secretary Sawyer to reveal recent Russian purchases were cancelled after a State Department objection. A June conference showed activity in defense funding while a Baltimore death notes musician Frank C. Borschein at 69.
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Soviet Union
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Aittle
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Congress
Western
Europe
Heavy Wind Leaves Trail Of Damage In Frederick County
A powerful windstorm swept through Frederick county causing tree limbs to fall, disrupting service in several eastern areas for about 43 minutes. Damage touched roads, awnings, gardens, and farm crops with no lasting harm expected. temperatures fell from 80 to mid-60s as officials warned of cooler skies and possible showers.
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Frederick
Henry Rh Oemaker
City Register
City Hall
Thurmont
Brunswick
Myersville
Mit
Weather Bureau
Aphids Cause Falling Leaves In City Trees
Maples and other shade trees are dropping leaves as aphid sects attack foliage. City residents report leaves thinning, with aphid activity under maples especially Norawy maples. County Agent Shoemaker and state entomologist Langford advise on steps, noting sap loss may stain automobile surfaces beneath affected trees.
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Henry R. Shoemaker
George Langford
To Lay Wreath On Kev's Grave Here On Sunday
Community circles prepare to lay a wreath on Kev's grave this Sunday. Organizers urge attendance and note the event is part of a local remembrance led by the Francis Scott Rees auxiliary. Details on time and exact gathering place were not fully clear in the text.
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Soviet Union hints at own Marshall Plan aid
The Soviet Union may offer a version of the Marshall Plan to countries aligned with Moscow. The official Pravda editorial says Russia is ready to increase economic aid to nations with friendly relations to the Soviet Union.
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Soviet Union
London
Tarvestin
Russia
Investia
Major Isbell Named Commander for Indefinite Period
Major Isbell, executive of Seinp Detrich, has assumed the position of commander for an indefinite period. Col. Li Felens and Mrs. Fel... have left Frederick and Washington for study at the Army War College. Nesare is slated as rival for the new command post.
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Ispel
Seinp Detrich
Pocommnakier
Li Felens
Mrs Fellenz
Frederick and
Shington Fellenz
Aasmy War College
Nesare
McGrath Hopeful on Civil Rights at Democratic Convention
Senator McGrath signals openness to compromise at the Philadelphia gathering over civil rights. Southern faction threats of walkouts persist amid disputes over lynching poll tax anti discrimination and desegregation laws. Francis J Myers heads platform committee aiding attempts to bridge factions as 1934 style unity is discussed.
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McGrath “Reid
Herners
Crewe Mess Wall
Crtet
McGrath
Trudemand
Jackson
Miss
Francis J. Myers
Pennsylvania
Iyers
Ho McGrath
William J Mohan dies at 62 after heart attack
William J Mohan a Wilson avenue insurance representative for All States Life died this morning at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. He was 62, son of John T and Elizabeth White Mohan, born in Pennsylvania, with deep parish ties to St Johns Catholic Church and Fraternity. Funeral arrangements pending.
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John Mohan
Wilson Avenue
All States
Surance
Comnar
Frederick Memorial Hospital
East
Save
John T
Elizabeth White Mohan
de- Joan
Low - Joan's
St John’s Ceseters
Hopes Reds Will Come Into Pact
Foreign Secretary Bevin urged the House of Commons to back a four power plan for Germany. Western powers propose indefinite Western occupation and international control of the Ruhr while US Britain France and Benelux nations issue recommendations. Moscow critics warn of a permanent Anglo American military base as Berlin and Moscow factions urge German resistance.
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Russia
London
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Failed To Give Right Of Way Pays $5 Fine
William E. Shook of Braddock Heights pleaded guilty before Magistrate Alton Bennett in Peoples Court this morning for failing to yield and paid a $5 fine plus costs after a collision on Alternate Route 40 near Route 40. Damages were about $125 to both cars. Trooper L iv Ridge investigated and testified Shook crossed to enter old Route 40. Engle of Walkersville drove the Ford.
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William E. Shook
Braddock Heights
Alton ¥. Bennett
Peoples Court
Shook
Liv Ridge
Jidge
Joseph M. Engle
Walkersville
Engle
Ridge
Carter R. McLennan
Syracuse
Arthur MM. Rudy
Joseph Erle
Baltimore
W. Johnson
Swissvale
Riard A. Myers
G O P Women Move to Disqualify Miss Adkins for Seat
Maryland Republican Women urged the national convention to disqualify Bertha Adkins of Salisbury from a national post after she was nominated at the state convention. The group claimed men pulled a fast one and protested the nomination, with several officers cited including the president and recording secretary.
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Bzitimore
Federation of Republican Women of Maryland, Inc
Harm
Berry
Accorpam
Endar
Powell
Bali
County Forecast for Allegany and Garrett Counties
County forecasts note mixed clouds with brief showers in Allegany and Garrett today, highs 65 to 79, clearing tonight with lows near 40. Thursday mostly sunny and cooler. Other counties see clouds, cooler with light showers today, highs near 70, clearing tonight with lows in 50s, then sunny and cooler Thursday. Moderate westerly winds shift to northwest and north tonight.
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F. Wast
Alegany
Garrett
U S Accepts London Conference Proposals
Secretary of State Marshall announced U S acceptance of the London conference proposals for Western Europe. The plan envisions a federal Germany, mutual defense pledges, and reforms. Marshall said the program should contribute to economic recovery and political stability, though some Congress members question approval.
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Marshall
Germ Marshall
London
Germany
United States
Congress
Congression
Europe
Nominations for Key Post at American Legion Meeting
Francis Scott Key Post No No held its regular meeting to nominate candidates for commander first vice commander second vice commander financial officer chaplain historian and seven executive committee members. Election is set for the July meeting.
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Francis Scott Key Post No No. American Legion
Legion
Robert E. Clappie
Jack H. Yelton
Alton E. Shaff
Richard Graham
Robert Esworthy
Roger R. Rice
Edwin E. Steffer
H. Q. Miller
Guy W. Nust
David M. Kemp
Thomas E. Williams
Guy Anders
Joseph Holdcraft
Charles Routzahn
Bruce Hyatt
Joseph Hooper
Dewey Ford
Paul Staley
Paul Wisner
Wilbur Baker
Clifford Yinger
Ask Governor To Probe Emery Motor Coach Lines Stoppage
Textile Workers Union of America asks Governor Lane to investigate a seven week work stoppage of Emery Motor Coach Lines serving Cumberland. A TWUA committee and drivers confer with the union executive board, urging Cumberland officials and the Alle Randxy County Commissioners to form a citizen commission to study the strike and recommend settlement.
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Cumberland
Textile Workers Union of America
CIO
Adamstown Girl to Graduate at Overlea
Hilda Baugher of Adamstown will graduate at the Maryland School for the Blind Overlea commencement at three o'clock Sunday. She is the first from the school to take the home economics course at Eastern High School Baltimore and will graduate there June 16. At the Maryland School she belonged to the dramatic club and acted in school plays.
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Maryland School For the Blind
Overlea
Hilda Baugher
Adamstown
B. F Newcomer
Maryland
Eastern High School
Baltimore
Dramatic Club
Stock Prices Lifted on Rapid Opening Trading
Rapid fire trading lifted stock prices more than a point in today’s market. The New York Exchange opened with heavy buying orders after yesterday’s strong thrust ahead, while ticker tape lagged two minutes behind actual floor transactions.
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New York
Westerday
I Exchange
Palestine Truce Likely On Friday
NBC reported from Tel Aviv that Israel accepted the United Nations cease fire. Arab states and Trans Jordan announced acceptance of Bernadotte nine point plan to take effect Friday at 1 a m EST. Weizmann said Israel inclined to accept the truce. Egyptian bombs hit central Tel Aviv areas amid concerns of casualties as fighting continued around Jerusalem.
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Fawzi Pasha Mutki
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Folke Bernadotte
Paris
Chaim Weizmann
United Nations
Bernadette
Cairo
Fawzi Pasha
Bernadotte
U. N
Lake Success
Tel Aviv
Jew Army
Kfar Biddu
Nebi Samwil
Jerusalem
Former Attache's Trial Nears End
Baltimore June 9 17 Concluding testimony was expected in the trial of Charles Dasch former attache in Governor Lane's office charged with larceny after trust. Dasch allegedly obtained 1062 dollars from Mrs Gladys Shebelskie of Excelsior Pa promising to post bond hire a lawyer and pay court costs for her husband convicted in Howard county on assault and sex charges. Mrs Shebelskie testified Dasch claimed to be secretary to Governor Lane with much power and she contacted him via the Sha mokin Pa mayor. She said Dasch demanded more money and boasted of reducing her husband sentence from three years to eighteen months. Michael J Shebels prisoner said he received letters from Désch in the House of Correction claiming actions were being taken.
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Baltimore
Charles Dasch
Lane
Dasch
Gladys Shebelskie
Excelsior
Howard County
Shebelskie
Dash
Shamokin
Michael J. Shebels
Désch
House of Correction
Monthly Meeting Of Managers Of Hospital
The Frederick Memorial Hospital board met in May at the Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses Home with Mrs. Paul S. Michael presiding. Mrs. J. Walker Carty chaired the house committee and the grounds committee reported a small tractor purchase funded partly by donation. Mary Routzahn submitted her resignation. May admissions were 441 with 3 discharged too, leaving 122 patients. 8 births and 25 deaths occurred by month end. Anderson led in a slow Albuquerque race for New Mexico Democratic U S Senator nomination.
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Georgianna Houck Simmons
Paul S. Michael
J. Walker Carty
Ston
Throegh Donatio
Mary Routzahn
Middletown
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