County Farmer Mort Ends Life in Barn Suicide
William Thomas Mort a 50 year old farmer near Lov''s Star tion was found hanging from a barn rafter by his wife about 3 pm on a Wednesday. A doctor arrived around 4 pm and efforts to resuscitate failed. Authorities ruled death by his own action citing declining health. Mort leaves a widow Bessie and daughter Louise, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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William Thomas Mort
Lov
Ars Mert
Hum
Mort
Newhbor
John Martius
William J. Stoner
Thurmont
Shen Roy Mcritiner
Fter
Birely
Frederick
Mary Mor
Bessie M. Mort
Louise A. Mort
Harry Lahr
Charles Putman
Lewistoun
I. O ©. F. Lodge
Withide
Creeger
Statewide Odd Fellows Reunion Planned at Torchester Beach
A statewide reunion meeting for the Odd Fellows of Maryland was held at the Odd Fellows Home auditorium in Baltimore County on Tuesday night. Past Grand Master Thomas C. Guire of Baltimore chaired the committee with Luther R. Huboard as secretary. The event, aiming to support the Odd Fellows Home, featured remarks on past successes and listed activities for children including games, baseball, and dances. the excursion steamer Toishes was slated for a 5 30 departure.
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Odd Fellows of
Maryland
Odd Fellows Home
Torchester Beach
Xhent County
Thomas C.guire
Baltimore
Luther R. Huboard
America
McGuire
McGutre
Secral
Redexah
Junior Birdmen Organize New Squadron in America
A youth aeronautics group forms the B s and Gray Squadron called the Joes Squadron. Richard P awpas named commander Bailey Boost. Captains listed as Mr and Mrs Geo Lo Danner. Seven members currently.
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Jlnior
Tree of America
Richard P Awpas
Geo Lo Danner
St John’s High School Holds Finals and Diploma Awards
Diplomas were presented at St John’s high school annual ceremony led by Rev Fr John J. Dorian with remarks from Rev Dr E Kelly. The speaker urged Christian education and gratitude to founders. Awards included English medal to Frances E. B. Sinde and general excellence medal to Roger F. Wachter, among others.
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St. John’s High School
John J. Dorian
St Jonn’s Church
Vam E. Kelly
St Piarreh
Bruns
Bon m
Lebherz, Jr
Nedal
Rapa
S Manor
Josepas Assated
Geoffty B
Crom
Ruth H Dors
John FL
Hennedz
Bo lLeonerz
Mansa
Sm Pail
Women’s League Meets at Esler Home Near Hansoniille
The Ut Women’s League and Men’s group held a meeting at Esler residence near Hansoniille on Thursday evening. Mrs Mae MM presided. Miss 9 Durer Abeurback read the lesson. one new member, Mr Gravenee Sioitie, was admitted. Refreshments were served and a program featured vocal duets and readings.
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Ut Womnns
Esler
Hansoniille
Tenetie Opiestaent
Durer Abeurback
Unis
Gravenee Sioitie
Ramsburg
Ern. Stierback
Failows
Readang
Henry L Dawis
Daseler
John Rich
Gars Utteroacen
de Reid
Irs Allan Harpe
Reorganization of Roads System Coming
Baltimore reports a forthcoming overhaul of the state roads system aimed at cutting waste in funds. The plan, to begin in July, involves modifications county by county and potential payroll reductions as one man can perform the needed tasks. The commission argues the gasoline tax should fund road building and maintenance, not excess employment.
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Baltimore
Washington
Esman
Cookesman
Paul
Nerve Attack Reported on the One Percent Debate
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a political dispute over taxation and appeals to a court. Mentions a court of appeals and a session, with unclear names or dates.
Benefit dance plan outlined for university fund event
Plans describe a benefit dance organized by the university fund committee with music by Bill Baldwin of Washington. The drum corps of Federation Past provides a demonstration by William prior ten dances. A closer arrangement for a quantum at the Fair is noted.
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Wilham
Univer
Drim Corps
Federa
William Prior
Bill Baldwesiva
Washington
Biloxi Hosts U S Governors Conference
In Biloxi a gathering of U S state leaders convenes for a 1955 gubernatorial conference. Notable attendees include the Mississippi governor and other officials, discussing policy directions and regional issues at the coastal event.
Second Blast Kills Two at Elgwn Med Plant
A catastrophic explosion at the Triumph Fuse and Fireworks Company plant in Elgwn Med kills two women and injures several others. Firefighters battle flames as victims are found in the burning building, with one woman identified as Muss Trenma of Naast Md and another, Miss Daniel, badly burned. Emergency crews enter the structure to search for additional victims as the blaze rages.
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Elgwn
Med
Jane
Triumph
Muss Trenma
Naast
Jamesi Bursding
Gremen
Sherif J. E. Racine
E. D. E. Rolins Rego
James
Daniel
Elkton
Bulding
Louis Peters
Clarence
Miss Dums
Wes
Three Properties Sold in Agreed Sale
In a terse listing, three properties were sold under an agreed arrangement. Details on buyers, prices, and locations remain unclear in the fragment.
East Rediz.an Artists Face Protests Over Medals
The article reports arrests and protests tied to 12 artists challenging a prize scheme. Parents and students rallied—demanding fair selection and criticising the awarding of medals and laurels amid controversy.
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Dan
East Reediz
Ign
Rks Sim
Stamp commemorating the start of Russian freedom explored
A fragmented note describes a collision near North on a red light road where a car operated by W. Va. and involving George is mentioned. Charges were deferred while damages were assessed between operators.
Lewistown Grange Holds Final Exhibit Meeting
A Lewistown Grange gathering featured a Thur address by Bwehi, principal of the Thur, outlining the upcoming exhibit and the orchestration of the event.
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Lewistown
Bwehi
Middletown High School Holds Commencement Ceremony
A crowd gathered in the auditorium for Middletown High School’s annual commencement exercises held in Memory Hall. Dr F P H Gage of Jersey State Normal School delivered the address to the graduates. 29 diplomas were presented by Superintendent Eugene W P and other officials. The program featured a glee club, orchestra, and prayers as students received diplomas.
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Middlecoun High School
Hal
Mic
Qelock
FP. H. Gage
Jersitie State Normal School
Jersvile
Gare
Eugene WP
Frederice 09
Speaer
Prat
Herbert da
Ingh
Rev
Tabor
Lateran Church
Selms
Pearl
Londonderry Ar
Ty Glee Club
Ever
Dawn” Bennett
Hélen McGow
Taoor
Atum
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Odd Fellows
News of the World
Japan
China
Italy
Abyssinia
U.S
ST. John's
FR. Kelly
Ottawa
United States
Si Syong E
General Pershing
Staf
Paris
Jane Hora
Mary A.W . Teg
Tel Eimon
Te Aren
Lamperroa
Biloxi
U. S
Inevana
Brios
Mossisspp
Louisiana
Senate
NRA
Roosevelt
Act Huton
Manatlow
Three Properties Sole
Tearsee W
Hite
le Mallle
Mithila
Sug As
Reat
NEA S Risce
Ineo
Middletown
Dr. Gaige
W . Towson
Troy
Carty
C. C. Carty, Inc
E. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Hendrickson
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