New Church Meeting Opens On Hood College Campus
The Presbyterian Synod conference starts this afternoon at Hood College with an opening prayer at four. About 250 ministers and lay members from Newcastle Baltimore and Washington will attend through Friday. Evening social hour vesper services and large talks by leaders from Philadelphia New York and Baltimore highlight four days of themes including The New Life Movement Missionary Day and The Lawman's Movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Synod
Synodical Groups
Hood College
Newcastle
Baltimore
Washington
Coblentz Hall
Edward L. R. Elso
D. D
National Presbyterian Church of
New Life Movement
Lawman’s Movement
Donald G. Diller
Union Theological Seminary
Richmond
Val
George E. Sweazey
Emile Caillier
Steward
Princeton Theological Seminary
Welker L. Jenkins
Board of Christian Education
Philadelphia
William N. Wysham
Board of Foreign Missions
New York
Jacob A. Long
Board of National Missions
Winston P. Gwathner
Judith M. McComb
Iran
Lewis H. Russell
Wilbur LaRoe
Synodical
Local Firemen Pick Delegates At Ocean City Convention
Frederick firemen prepare to attend the Maryland State Firemen's Association 56th annual convention in Ocean City from June 23 to 25. Governor Lane will speak Wednesday at 2 PM. Delegates from four Frederick fire companies and alternates across units will attend. sessions include officer nominations, memorial service, and Friday grand parade with a $1000 Ocean City Fire Department prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland
State Firemen's Association
Ocean City
W. Preston Lane, Jr
Frederick Fire Companies
Uniteds
W. Barigis Storm
Arthur R. Hoffman
Elwood Swankle
Monroe BR
Poole
Robert L. Smith
Charlies F. Bell
Edward Morgan
Chester Hamilton
Robert Thomas
Thurbie A. Markoe
Marion Taler
Donald Shewbridge
Glenn Green
Harry Curry
Lewis Easterly
Irving Plunkett
Charles Cramer
Melvin Schving
Ben Adams
Cifton Freed
George Oden
Joel Willard
Citizens Truck Company
G. William Shipley
Arthur D. Strine
Roger Fogle
James Fletcher
Ray Steele
Charles Troxell
Ct Herwig
Chester Strine
Charles Hahn
Ocean City Fire Department
Local Marrland Weather Forecast Newsletter
Eastern Shore and Southern Marrland expect sunny skies and low humidity today with highs near 80. Fair tonight with a low around 56 to 63. Tuesday trends toward cloudiness and warmer temperatures, then showers in the afternoon or night. Gentle northerly winds. All other counties expect sun and higher humidity with highs in the lower 80s and fair tonight around 53 to 60 in larger cities. Tuesday brings clouds and warmer air followed by showers later.
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Marrland
Elks Flag Day Program Set For Baker Park
Frederick Lodge Elks announce their Flag Day service at Baker Park this evening at 7 30 oclock. Rabbi Dr Henry A Schorr of Temple Adath Israel New York will deliver the address after a band concert led by H David Hagan. The event is open to the public and attendees may see flags unfurled at local businesses and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frderick Lodge
B. P. O. Elk S
Baker Park
Henry A. Schorr
Temple Adath Israel
New York
Washington
Truman Stumps Price Control Housing Aboard Train to L A
President Truman shifts campaign to price control and housing on cross country trip. He plans final major address in Los Angeles at 3 15 p m est then reboards train for Washington arriving Friday. He will speak at Albuquerque and other en route sites, visits Independence Mo home Wednesday night, and urges Congress to pass housing welfare and price control measures before the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Los Angeles
Washington
Frida
Albuquerque
X. M
Kansas City
Charles G. Ross
Independence
Airs
Martha E. Truman
Soviet Russia
Uniiversity of California
Berkeley
Russia
United Nations
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Albania
North Korea
South Korea
Congress
Philadelp
Truce Reportedly Brings Quiet in Palestine War
Cairo reports say an Arab Jewish truce has quieted Palestine as a four week armistice under UN sponsorship shows strains. US naval observers report calm on the northern front while Jewish authorities note a halt in fighting and arrivals of 420 immigrants to Tel Aviv and a much delayed food convoy to Jerusalem through a bypass built around Arab roadblocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Palestine
United Nations
Rhodes
U. N
United States
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
U. XS
Ivace
Three Pocomoke City Buildings Destroyed
A June 14 blaze in Pocomoke City destroyed three frame halls on Clarx Avenue near the main street. Fire Chief Fred A. Henderson estimated damage at $20,000 plus, saying the restaurant run by Clifford Brittingham most likely started the fire. An alarm summoned the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Department at 1:15 a.m., and the restaurant building was engulfed as firefighters arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocomoke City
Clarx Avenue
Fred A. Henderson
Henderson
Clifford Brittingham
Pocomoxe
Market Slows After Rapid Opening In New York
The stock market slowed after a brisk opening in New York on June 14 and price levels stayed near Friday's close. Large blocks of 1,000 shares or more traded early, then activity eased as the ticker tape quieted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prolonged Balloting Is Possible At Republican Convention
Prolonged balloting looms as GOP contenders including Dewey Taft Stassen and Vandenberg vie for the nomination. Warren declines to signal his California 53 votes while Dewey and Taft hint at early settlements. Delegates and platform hearings begin in Philadelphia with Georgia contest prominent as both parties push toward July conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Warren
Calia
Pladelphia
Kaparren
Thomas E. Dewey
Robert T. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Arthur Vandenberg
Stassen
Dewer
New Yorker
New Castle
N. H. Warren
Taft
Clarence Brown
Warren G. Harding
James Garfield
John W. Davis
Ledge
Philadelphia
Dewey
Georgia
New York
Ich
Court Halts Impending Nationwide Maritime Strike
A U S District Court granted a temporary injunction preventing a threatened three nationwide maritime strike by York workers and others. The order came after the government filed for relief to maintain operations during bargaining talks. The case involves labor actions tied to the ship industry and logistic disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
Staritime
Woman Dies During Visit At Brother’s Home
A 65 year old woman died during a visit to her brother and wife at their residence in Shepherdstown. The deceased, Lilian Frazier, is connected to the Me Family and resided at 54 East Patrick. Funeral arrangements are to be announced with interment at Wood Cemetery in the local area. Reverend Harry E. Mera and rectors are noted in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anders Willard
Eugene Wward
Alena Res
Eb. Ander
Lilian Frazier
Shepherdstown
East Patrick
Intormer Wood
W. V
Harry E. Mera
Court Asked To Declare Lost Heir Dead In Equity Plea
The Circuit Court is asked to adjudicate that Frances Lanzer, a colored heiress long missing since 1912, has departed this life. The petition in the Brown estate seeks settlement of a 47 year old will involving property at 1 East Third Street and distributions tied to the last surviving child. Associate Judge Stedman Prescott set a September 15 filing deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
My Equity Court
Sarah A Brown
Edward J. Smith
On Saiding
Frances Lanzer
New Jersey
Hersband
Smith
Stedman Prescott
Road Oiling Program Under Way in Frederick County
The State Roads Commission begins surface treatment in Frederick County with oiling planned on Route 340 toward Harpers Ferry later this week, weather permitting. Crews have completed Route 77 Thurmont to Graceham and the Thurmont to Weaverville segment on Route 618 New Midway to Detour. Resident Engineer Thomas G Mohler hopes to start Route 550 Woodsboro to Liberty tomorrow and oil Route 383 Broad Run before Route 340. Detours not yet set. traffic to be maintained where possible. Steiner's Hill to Petersville on Route 340 planned, then a long stretch toward Log Cabin near Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Frederick County
Harpers Ferry
Thurmont
Gracehan
Thurmont Wasville
New Midway
Thomas G Mohler
Woodsboro
Liberty
Brunswick
Knoxville
Broad Run
York
Steiner's Hill
Petersville
Log Cabin
Jefferson
Mohler
Stabbed in Druid Hill Park Death Sparks Baltimore Scene
A 22 year old Negro woman Ruby Davis was stabbed 18 times in Druid Hill Park while onlookers watched. She died thirty minutes after hospital admission. John Knoles is charged with causing her death. In a separate Baltimore tavern shooting two men Marion Tabon and Mildred Dyson were killed after a man fired 10 shots. Also Pittsburgh US Steel denies wage increase offer to CIO United Steelworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Druid Hill Park
Ruby Davis
John Knoles
Marion Tabon
Mildred Dyson
Twins Expected But Quadruplets Born At Local Hospital
Mrs Margaret Good 28 who expected twins in July delivered four daughters by Caesarean at Prestval General Hospital. Bridget 3 lb 13 oz, Frances 4 lb 7 oz, Elizabeth 4 lb 8 oz, Jennifer 3 lb 14 oz. Doctors say Jennifer is the most delicate but all have hope. The Goods have another daughter Janet Susan 2. Mr Good is a farm manager at Coaley Heath near Winterbourne, Gloucestershire.
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Eng
Margaret Good
Charles Good
Sutu Gay
Perenval Medad Hospital
Bridget
Weghing
Frances Weghed
Elzabeth
Jennifer
Dr Phillips
Janet Susan
Mr Good
Coaley Heath
Winterbourne
Gloucestershire
Farmer Benjamin Thomas Gored By Bull in Ballenger Creek Farm
Benjamin Thomas, 63, a farmer on Ballenger Creek road, was gored by a bull at about five this morning while bringing in cattle. He was rushed to Frederick Memorial Hospital with possible multiple broken ribs and severe head lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Thomas
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ballenger Creek Road
Mr Thomas
Communist President Takes Czech Office
Prague reports Klement Gottwald was elected Czech Communist President by 296 votes in Vladislavsky Hall. He took office amid a 390 member Parliament, pledged allegiance to the Peoples Democracy constitution, reviewed troops in the Hradcany courtyard, and was welcomed at St. Vitus Cathedral by Archbishop Josef Beran and Mrs Gottwald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Klement Gottwald
Vladislavsky Hall
Oldrich John
Gottwald
Communist Party
Peoples Democracy
Hradcany
Josef Beran
Mrs. Gottwald
St. Vitus Cathedral
Tractor Damaged by Fire on Mt Pleasant Property
A tractor on the LeRoy D. Fother gull property near Mt Pleasant suffered extensive damage from a noon blaze. Fire officials reported a gasoline tank explosion and an enormous fuel leak. The incident halted operations as emergency crews extinguished the fire and investigated the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy D. Fothergull
Mt Pleasant
Abe
Hall and Hall home melee leaves several dead or hurt
Charles Caldwell, 30, fatally injured and Willie Preston Jr, 23, a Black roamer, among victims. Hall, Negra, and daughter Sane were charged. Mrs Hall died from head injuries. Police report Baker, 29, wounded at arrest scene. Victims hospitalized at Prince George Hospital with bullet wounds and cuts.
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Hall
Inch Negra
Sane
Charles F. Caldwell
Prince Georges Cu Y Poliver
Halls Avife
Calwell
Baker
Willie Preston Jr
Jane Hall
A. C. Bradley
Hall Home
Playground Opening Ceremonies Monday At Baker Park
The city opens playgrounds for summer next Monday with a 8 p.m. ceremony at the Baker Park bandshell. The North End Civic Association orchestra under Prof Swenton Harris will perform as Mayor Lloyd C. Culler speaks. The new Mulini x Park pool fence is pending with a usage schedule being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Park
North End Civic Association Orchestra
Swenton Harris
Llorrd C. Culler
Mulinix Park
Teens Adjudged Delinquent in Frederick Break-ins
Two Frederick youths Francis X. Abrecht and John E. Miller, both 33, were adjudged delinquents after a Juvenile Court hearing for a series of break ins. They are placed in parental custody under probation supervision. A companion was sent to a training school. Associate Judge Patrick Mr Sehnauffer presided. witness Denver Shook testified. The boys had no prior serious trouble and left school in first year of high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Francis X. Abrecht
John E. Miller
Patrick Mr. Sehnauffer
Denver
Democratic senator urges jam propaganda mill in Washington
A Democratic senator today urged colleagues from both parties to jam Russia propaganda efforts while opposing a Republican backed trade act bill. The measure would revive the reciprocal trade agreements act in a modified form after it lapsed Saturday midnight. The speech preparation noted debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
A. Willis
United States
Court Upholds Contracts Renegotiation Act
The court upheld the wartime Contracts Renegotiation Act against challenges by companies that sought excess profits. Justice dissents noted concerns that the act overstepped limits when recouping S156 610 in profits. No July 4 city fireworks are planned as certainties remain unclear and orders for fireworks have not been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Court
Togayr
Committee Delays Draft Bill Action in House
The June 11 session recessed with a plan to send the draft revival bill to the House floor, likely by tomorrow. Chairman Leo E. Allen and Republican leaders expect passage after a short debate, while Harness H Ind remains undecided and could vote to allow a floor debate with opposing stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottee
Houre
Leo E. Allen
R-I
Hager
Sesson
House
Ro Yo
Margi
Short
R-Mo
Harness
Indiana
Two Are Fined For Disturbing Peace
Ernest Lee Shoemakers and Carl L Bartholow of this city were found guilty of disturbing the peace before Magistrate Manuel A. Weinberg. Shoemaker paid 10 dollars plus costs. Bartholow to pay a larger sum. Trooper W A Mutchner testified they were intoxicated at the home of Bartholow's former wife on Route 346 near Feagaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lee Shoemakers
Carl £. Bartholow
W. A. Mutchner
Manuel AM. Weinberg
Peoples Court
Shoemaker
Bartholow
Mutchner
Feagaville
Board Gratified With Bicentennial Dinner Honor
Frederick County Board of Commissioners thanked Frederick County Historical Society committee chairman Charles McC Mathias for organizing a Cobleniz Hall Hood College dinner on the county 200th anniversary. The board praised the event as well attended and informative, noting the cost to the county and suggesting brochures with principal speakers’ addresses and historical data be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keefer
Frederick County
Hood College
Edward S Delaplaing
Maryviend Court of Appeals
Charles McC Mathias
Commuitive
Cremexs E Maylan
Supreme Bench
Baltimore City
Russell Yours
Washington District of Columbia
Parsons Newman
Peeture
Judge Moxlan
Joseph F. Taorning
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County Historical Society
Cobleniz Hall
Charles McC. Mathias
Deeds Recorded Including Hart and Shankle Transactions
Deeds were recorded in the office for the sale of several properties. Mr and Mrs W Hart acquired a residence on Sharman avenue for about $10 000. Mr and Mrs Ernest W Taverner bought Grant street property from Mr and Mrs Franken M Shankle for around $9 000. Also noted: Mr Harey L Kiracofe of 902 North Market street suffered a mild heart attack at home and was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hart
Sharman Avenue
Franken M. Shankle
Ernest W. Taverner
Grant Street
Harey L. Kiracofe
North Market Street
Frederick Aemorial Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presbyterian Synod and Synodicals
Pocomoke
Ecree
Dorohhy M Boscher
Jesse W Booker
Rome
H Kietler DeLouter
Walbur Sheffield, Jr
Pittsburgh
U.S. Steel Corp
CIO
United Steelworkers
Bull Gores
Czech
Sen. Robertson
Srprhwe
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