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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

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Rural Women Short Course At University Of Maryland

Sixty four Frederick county women plan to attend the 22nd Rural Women Short Course opening June 14 at the University of Maryland. The event will feature lectures classes and discussions under the theme Todays Home Builds Tomorrows World with sessions for first through fifth year attendees and notable speakers including Congressman Richard Nixon and U S Civil Service Commissioner R Arthur Fleming. Graduation Friday will award certificates and gold pins to long time attendees.

Frederick County University of Maryland Richard Nixon California W. M. Gewebr R. Arthur Fleming U. S. Civil Service Mary Ahalt Middletown Irs Paul Ahalt C. Eric Bergstrom Chicago Huber Biser Frederick Edgar Bittle Ryversville Roy Bollinger Emmitsburg Aulen Bowers Woodsboro J. W. Briscoe R. Pauli Buhrman Thurmont St. Airy Roy Crum Frank Darner Aubrey Davis Harry Davis Lou Davis Elmer Pixon Ruth Bryier Walter R Aersville Ednan Hartman Wit Ranier Aine Hartman Knoxville G. O. Hendrickson Edward F. Holter Hazel Holter Carl Holtz Lavenia Hood Brunswick J Libertytown Raddock Heights Teter Bennett L. Lightbow Charles E. Walker Ville Waltz Riversville Barbara Young Siddietown Chester Young F. Russell Young Morris A. Zents

Market Irregular On Railroad Issues In New York

The market opened with irregular trading as railroad issues led the session in New York. Price changes were fractional with only a few exceptions showing notable moves.

New York

XS-1 Air Plane Flies Faster Than Sound

Air Secretary Symington announced that the XS-1 research plane exceeded sonic speed multiple times. Only Captain Charles E. Yeager has previously flown beyond the sonic wall, a famed fighter pilot from Myra West Virginia.

Washington Symington Air Force Charles E. Yeager Yeager Myra. W. Va Materiel Command At Field

Young Wife Is Held As Slayer Near Pittsville

Mary Ellen Truitt, 19, wife of a nursery worker and mother of a 2 year old, is charged with murder after her husband William Edward Truitt, 23, was shot in bed with a .22 rifle between his eyes at their home on the Tingle nursery near Pittsville. The couple’s baby daughter Delores Ann, age 2, was found asleep beside the body. Truitt had been drinking for about a week and is alleged to have beaten his wife when intoxicated.

Salisbury Mary Ellen Truitt Tingle Nursery Pittsville Here Delores Ann Truitt Lerman Andrew

GOP Platform To Be Headache In Philadelphia

Differences among top Republicans in Congress foreshadow a major headache for platform writers. The platform committee meets in Philadelphia a week from today, with presidential aspirants tied to the fray as Democrats face their own Dixieland revolt over civil rights and other divisions.

Washington Congress Capitol Hill Philadelphia Platform Committee

Senate map program eyed with adjournment plan

Republican leaders announced a plan to adjourn Congress by June 19 but avoided a fixed date to prevent session end filibusters. Millikin reported a 42 member GOP conference backing a one year extension of the reciprocal trade program and swift action on draft act and foreign policy resolution. Weather outlook called for warming but no 90s, with possible thundershowers late Friday and cooler weekend.

Millikin R-Cole GOP SenateFinance Committee Senate Weather Bureau

Comics Omitted From Today's News

Comical features are left out of the current edition and will appear Friday with the date’s releases. The note indicates a staggered publication for the comic sections and associated material.

Synod Opens Annual Meet At Hood College

The Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed church opened its annual session at Hood College with 100 delegates expected. President Gottlieb Siegenthaler led devotions and outlined issues including relations with Russia and the atomic bomb while underscoring church duties to God and Christian fellowship.

Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Hood College Brodbeck Hall J. Edmund Lippy Synodical Council Gottlieb Siegenthaler Synod Russia Siegenthaler Congregational Christian Church Congregational Christian Fellowship Council Oberlin Potomac Synod

Sugar Refinery In Baltimore Reopens After Strike

The American Sugar Refining Company reopened its Baltimore plant as a 1 week strike by Local 392 United Packinghouse Workers continues. Workers vote Monday on an 11 cent hourly increase and other benefits. union seeks 24 cent raise to match New York plant pay. Police protection was requested to curb violence at the picket line.

Baltimore American Sugar Refining Company United Packinghouse Workers CIQ New York Hamilton R. Atkinson

Newly Ecuadorean Leader Elect Ecuadorean Head Entertains County

Galo Plaza Lasso, long tied to the United States through visits in Frederick, appears to have won Ecuador’s presidency by a small lead as election returns remain unofficial. Frederick resident J Homer Remsberg planned to attend the celebrations, while Plaza’s prior US ties and cattle interests underscore his cross Atlantic influence.

Galo Plaza Lasso Frederick Ecuador Gala Plaza Elec Suproval J. Homer Remsberg Frederick County Galo Plaza Mr. Remsberg South America Senor Plaza Rotary Club Frederi County Holstein Breeders Association Heemsberg The National

Emmitsburg Senior Assembly Honors Noted Students

The Emmitsburg High School held its final senior assembly on Wednesday morning with awards for top scholastic honors and outstanding service. Principal A L Leary presided as Vera Andrew read the class prophecy and the program featured music by the school orchestra, a reading by Emma Gruber, and the senior class song.

Emmitsburg High School Emma Gruber Henry Wivell Vera Andrew A. L. Leary Reader's Digest Polly Anna Keox Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution Charles Edward Wivell Woman’s Club Paul Harner American Legion Auxiliary Helen Gertrude Witherow Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Ann Hollinger Charles Edg Wivell Thomas Franklin Sa Ell Isabel June Troxell Polly Ann Knox Felt Helen Ann Baker Betty Marie Smith Betty ‘M Iarie Stambaugh Henry Anthony Wivell Eileen Davis Vera Annabel Andrew John Paul Glass Chenilie Ruth Neighbours Nancy Beegle Betty Ann Holling- Paul Harner Lois Bentz Hazel Xeisholtz Anna Aine Linn Doris Wastier Charles Long Ruth Bors Harold Keitholtz Baumgardner Ronald & He Charles C. T. Siu

Hangar and Planes Destroyed in Guard Field Fire

A large hangar at Rosecrans Field near St Joseph Missouri burned destroying 21 airplanes and a mess hall used by the National Guard. Firefighters battled the blaze through the early hours. No injuries reported.

St. Joseph National Guard Fhe Rosecrans Field

Mihai and Anne Wed In Athens Royal Ceremony

Handsome Mihai I of Romania and Princess Anne of Bourbon-Parma wed in a Greek Rite ceremony at the Athens palace before about 30 royals. Arch bishop Damaskinos led the Orthodox service as Anne wore a white satin gown and a diamond necklace. The couple, with sponsors King Paul and Queen Frederika, exchanged vows amid rice and rose petals then shared a luncheon before departing for Tatoi.

Athens Mihai I Romania Anne of Bourbon-Parma Greece Damaskinos Homania Denmark Anne Rome Mihai Royal Palace Eric King Paul Frederika Hrother Helen Isaiah Horepse Cau Paul Tatoi

Frederick A V Alumnae Officers Elected

The Frederick Academy of the Ua tion alumnae association met at the convent with Miss Ann Aicnmenier of Baltimore presiding and Dolly Harden Wells of Baltimore as secretary. Elizabeth Schl Frank of Frederick was elected treasurer after Mrs Jane Murphy Hahn resigned. Luncheon followed, benediction by Rev. Herbert R. Jordan, and supper after six. The oldest member, Mrs Jane Wacker from Forest City Pa, left the convent in 1832.

Frederick Academy of the Uation Ann Aicnmenier Baltimore Dolly Harden Wells Frederick Elizabeth Schl Frank Frederic Jane Murphy Hahn Herbert R. Jordan Jane Wacker Forest City

Final Plans For Dinner Announced In Frederick County Bicentennial

Final plans for a dinner in Coblentz Hall at Hood College mark Frederick County’s 200th anniversary. Judge Moylan and Judge Delaplaine will speak. Justice Vinson cannot attend. About 400 to 459 guests expected. program begins ~745 PM with songs and benediction.

Coblentz Hall Heed College Frederick County Charles E. Moylan Baltimore Edward S. Delaplaine Court of Appeals Fred M. Vinson U.S Supreme Court Kentucky Hood College Charles McC. Mathias Frederick County Historical Society Joseph F. Thorning St. Joseph's Church Carrollton Manor Parsons Newman The Historical Society W. Grant Hooper Board of County Commissioners District of Columbia Frederick— Garrett Martian Supreme Bench Baltimore City Delaplaine Maryland Storris G. Zumbrun Jefferson Joseph S. Stephens H. David Hagan Charles W. Woodward Rockville Frank Mish Hagerstown Patrick M. Schnaufer Fredick Carol Lane Ann Nicodemus Lila Chichester Elizabeth Etchison Frederick Pauline Toms Patricia Feete Brunsch Gray Thurmont Josephine Nicodemus Walklersville Prders C. Burr Ariz Marsland Frederick ‘County Sam Ogle Scharfarr Af

Stassen Arrives in Baltimore Tapping Maryland Delegates

Harold E. Stassen lands in Baltimore to win Maryland's 20 GOP delegates at the convention fight. Governor Dew York also appears on the scene as a third presidential hopeful seeks support. Senator Robert A. Fair hosts a Washington buffet for Maryland delegates. A deed records a Doubs property sale for $7500 by Elmer Tuy Davis to Harvey and My Waldron.

Baltimore Harold E. Stassen Maryland Thomas E Dew York Jen Robert A. Fair Ohio Washington Doubs Elmer S Tuy Davis Harvey Waldron Revedoue

Wreck on B and O R R Crash Kills One, Injures Many

Laurel reports a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed after a broken rail near Laurel Park. One man identified as John Day of Jersey City died after attempting to escape. A westbound train from New York to Washington struck the wreckage, with diesel locomotive damage and several derailed cars.

Laurel Baltimore and Ohio Washington Baltimore John Day Negro Jersey City ReneRs PD Mat St. Louis New York Laurel Park Race Track Washington Lees

Senate Deliberates Draft Bill Amid Smoking Breaks

The Senate bargained over the draft bill late into the night as Morse urged an 18 month service period and Taylor critiqued war and his finances. The chamber faced interruptions, with galleries packed and lawmakers briefly stepping outside to smoke before a final vote decision.

Senate Congress House Truman Morse Oregon Marse Senator Taylor Idaho Henry A. Wallace Taylor Washington

New Hood President Elect Takes Up Residence Preparations

President elect Dr. Andrew G. Truxal and Mrs Truxal visited Hood College to arrange alterations for the president's home they will occupy. They expect to return to Frederick in July after attending Franklin and Marshall College events in Lancaster where he will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws. The couple will then head back to Hanover New Hampshire where Truxal has taught at Dartmouth College.

Andrew G. Truxal Hood College Frederick Mrrs Truxal Lancaster Franklin and Marshall Vroxal Hanover HW

Cabinet member Schwellenbach dies in Washington at 53

Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach died at Walter Reed Hospital at 4 40 a m edt the White House announced He was 53 and had led the Labor Department since June 390 1945 He had suffered health problems and earlier resignations were rumored but he fought to rebuild the department Health issues and the Taft Hartley Act shaped his late tenure He previously served as a Democratic Senator from Washington and a federal judge succeeding Frances Perkins. He died of cardiac failure complicating illness.

Washington Lewis B. Schwellenbach White House Schwellenbach Walter Reed Hospital Labor Department Schwbach Truman Perkins Schwelienbach Frances Perkins Taste Roosevelt Havana New York Harbor Governors Island Walace H. Graham Naval Hospital Bethesda Lew F Schwoellenbach Jess University of Washington

Hood College announces four year scholarship winners

President Carvin Stahr announced two four year freshman scholarships at Hood College shared by twins Doris and Ann Nygren of Mineola New York with Mary Louise Springhorn of Soyota New Jersey. Alternate awards went to Nancy Elizabeth Douglass of Harrisburg Pennsylvania and Jeanne Armstrong of Lancaster Pennsylvania.

Hood College Arvin Stahr Mary Louise Springhorn Soyota N. J Ann Alizabeth Nygren Doris Jane Nygren Mineola N. Y Springhorn Bogota High School Feren Afiss Doris Ann “Neeren Assembly Council Hi-V Doris Nvgren Jary Council The Dramatic Society Nancy Elizabeth Douglass Harrisburg Jeanne Elen Armstrong Lancaster Douglass J. JD. Duve Frederick

Fire in Foochow District Destroys Thousands of Homes

Central News Agency reports a Monday night blaze in Foochow Shanghai wiped out 1,239 houses and damaged many buildings across twenty streets and alleys. Emergency relief stations were set up for about 12,000 affected residents.

Foochow Shanghai Central

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Evangelical and Reformed Church Group William E. Lampe General Council Edward A. Lautenschalager Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church R. E. Wilelm Grace Church K. Siegenthaler Mr. Lippy Norman L. Horn Lampe Holstein-Friesian Association South Almeres Holst Quito United Jates Western Hemisphere United Nations Americams Spaceng WU of California United States State Roads Commission Montgomery Potomac Effie Meaiey Record Street Miealey Mihai, Anne F. A.V. Alumnae Assn Vinson B.&o.r.r James Marlow Washington New Hood Sec Dept. of Labor Newsrap reblAft
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