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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1955

Page

8

First Head Of E. And R. Church Dies

Dr. George Warren Richards a leading Evangelical and Reformed figure, dies at 87 in Lancaster Pa after guiding church union efforts. He spoke at Hood College and the 200th anniversary of the Evangelical Reformed church, served as president of the Theological Seminary and first president of the united church. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Santee Chapel Lancaster.

George Warren Richards Evangelical Synod of North America Reformed Church United States Lancaster Richards Evangelical Reformed Church Hood College Evangelical and Reformed Churches Theological Seminary of Commission Oan Closer Relations Reformen Church United Churches World Alliance of the Reformed Churches Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America World Conference On Faith and Order Hood Edmund BR. Eschbach Henri L G. Kieffer Henry I. Stahr Hlond College Harold C. Baer Coffman Chapel Wood College Milton Lowisa Richards Farmington Berks County Kutztown Normal School Geneva Academy of Muhlenberg Louese Allentown Muhrenberg Franklin and Marshall College Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church Tanchaster Berlin University Germany Ursinus College University of Heidelerg Eden Theological Seminary Webster Groves General Synod Evangelical and Reformer Conference of Theological Seminaries and Canada American Socrets of Church History American Theological Society Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Santee Chapel Theological Seminary Greenwood

School For Girls Is Damaged By Fire

A fire at the Bais Yaakov School for Girls in northwest Baltimore caused heavy damage early today. The stone building sat back from Greenspring Avenue and was unoccupied. Investigators suspect arson with possible burglary as the cause. Twenty five apparatus fought the four alarms.

Baltimore Bais Yaakov School For Greenspring Ave John S. Knorlein

First State Senatorial Scholarship Awarded at Hood College

Senator Ramsburg announced Frederick county’s first State Senatorial Scholarship awards for Hood College teaching tracks. Suzanne Webster of Walkersville received full room board and tuition. she plans to teach music after two years of general education. Remaining Frederick recipients to be named later as credentials finalize.

Jacob R. Ramsburg Frederick County Hood College Andrew G. ‘Truxal Suzanne Webster George Allen Webster Walkersville Webster Walkersville High School Hood FTA Physical Education Council Evangelical and Reformed Church Miss Webster Ramsburg Mecheldin Baltimore Truxal Frederick Kent Garrett

Strike Ends LONDON 17 Day Railway Walkout Concludes

Britain’s 17 day railway strike ended today with National Union of Railway Men leader Jim Campbell announcing a settlement has been reached after all day talks at the ministry of labor. Washington reports Senate Republican Knowland expects congressional approval for the atomic powered merchant ship project under President Eisenhower. In Panmunjom, a senior United Nations Command general accuses the Communists of shooting two South Korean soldiers in the back in the demilitarized zone on June 2.

London Britain Jim Campbell National Union of Railway Ministry of Labor Washington Senate Knowland Calify Congress Eisenghower Panmunjom Korea United Nations Command Demilitarized Zone

Five Day Outlook for Western Maryland Weather

A five day forecast shows fair and cool conditions on Wednesday then warming on Thursday and Friday. Sprinkles or showers are possible around Friday or Saturday followed by cooler air Sunday. Temperatures run a few degrees below normal with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and lows from the low 50s to mid 60s across regions.

Maryland

Flash Floods Drench Las Vegas Nevada Train Delayed

Severe flash floods lashed Las Vegas last night flooding streets and stores while cutting power to many homes and delaying the California Zephyr 300 passengers near Winnemucca. Mayor Baker considers a emergency declaration as damage tops hundreds of thousands. two cars stranded on high water underpasses.

Las Vegas Nevada C. D. Baker Western Pacific Railroad Winnemucca Eddie Lambert Charleston Oulsall LS Gs ckeUaembe

Flag Day Ceremonies At Baker Park Band Shell

Flag Day events at Baker Park Band Shell begin at seven tonight with 32 Girl Scout troops and 17 veterans organizations and auxiliaries. Colonel John J. Hayes of Camp Dewick will deliver the principal address. Representatives from 11 groups will present flags to Girl Scout troops, and after the ceremony 18 girls will earn first class ranks and two will receive curved bar ranks in intermediate scouting.

Baker Park John J. Hayes Camp Dewick Elevans

Baltimore Transit Plans Token Elimination Cumberland

Cumberland Transit Lines Inc notified the Maryland Public Service Commission of plans to end token sales and raise bus fares. If protests fail to prompt PSC action, the new rate schedules take effect July 15.

Baltimore Cumberland Transit Lines Inc Maryland Public Service Commission Cumberland PSC

Campaign Of Confusion By Soviet Govt

A Western analysis says the Soviet government launched a deliberate campaign of confusion to cloud issues before the Geneva Big Four conference. Tass press remarks frame Eastern Europe as stable, downplay internal tensions, and claim Western provocations, while U.S. and British officials view Soviet domination and subversive tactics as the real sources of tension.

Washington W Russia Geneva Dulles Great Britain France Tass Europe Eisenhower Lass Dukes Schuteaieere Wwiewe Marshal Tito Yugoslavia United States

No Neutrality For Germany Joint US German pledge on Germany neutralization

President Eisenhower and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer declared that neutrality cannot be applied to Germany after a White House meeting. The joint statement said there is broad understanding between the two leaders on Soviet relations with Germany and with the West, and it addressed concerns that Soviet moves might push Germany toward neutrality in exchange for unification.

Washington Eisenhower Konrad Adenauer Germany White House Soviet Union

Expect 100 To Attend Boys High Alumni Banquet

About 100 Frederick alumni of Boss High School are expected to attend the annual banquet Saturday at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Congressman James P. S. Devereux will be guest of honor, with the 1905 and 1915 classes noted for their anniversaries.

Old Boss High School Frederick Francis Scott Key Hotel James P. S. Devereux Wake Island Grads Alamai Frederica Tick Schoal Heth Amon Burgee Vatil Tas Burges

Three Reply To Charges Made In Attack On Teaching

Dr Ignatius Bjorlee and other leaders respond to Dr William G Hardy's criticism of Maryland State School for the Deaf and Gallaudet College with defense of combined teaching methods. Judge Moylan and Dr Leonard Elstad also rebut the attacking statements, citing history and modern tools in deaf education.

MD. State School Ignatius Bjorlee Maryland State School For the Dear Charles E. Moylan Baltimore Board of Visitors Maryland School Leonard M. Elstad Gallaudet College Washington William G. Hardy Hearing and Speech Center Johns Hopkins Hospital Bjorlee Maryland State School Evening Sun School For the Deaf Evie Fleetwood Aabulge Johns Iopkins Hospital Alexander Graham Bell A. G. Bell England United States New York Olive Pere Marland School Moylan Maryland State School For the Deaf Gallaudet College For the Deaf Baltimore Evening Sun Judge Moylan Maryland State School For the Frederick Hardy Irvin S Fusfeld Deepink Leonard Elstad Dbr Elstad Maryland Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Middle Atlantic States Graduate Department of Education Gallaudet Whildin Whildins

Menon Sees For More U S Captives

Indian diplomat V K Krishna Menon met President Eisenhower and said the release of four airmen by Red China opened the door to freeing others. He indicated a possible easing of tensions and planned further talks with Dulles and the President before leaving in July. He stressed hope tempered by faith and said India is helping facilitate any concessions.

Washington V. K. Krishna Menon Eisenhower Rec China Krishna Menon White House James Hagerty Dulles Rushna Menon Red China Peiping India United States Chen Entai Uz. S U. S

Weather Keeps Cool Trend As June Promises Little Heat

The weather forecast delays any warm June outlook with cool conditions through Thursday and only slight warming by midweek. Rain is light and sporadic, rivers receding to muddy levels. Deeds filed show Gallup selling 11 Frederick Avenue and four adjoining lots for about 320,500 to Koendel, and Reifsnider selling a two story home at 08 Trail Avenue for around 7,580 to Anglebower.

Girard W. Gallup Frederick Avenue Barney Koendel Nelson H. Reifsnider Maurice A. Anglebower Trail Avenue

Frederick County Road Bids Open for Dublin Road Section

Frederick County Roads Board invites bids until July 1 at 11 30 a m for a project on 1 243 miles of the Dublin road from Woodsboro Creagerstown to La Gore Rocky Ridge. Work includes clearing grading drainage and laying macadam base and surface courses.

Frederick County Roads Board Dublin Road Woodsboro-Creagerstown la Gore-Rocky Ridge

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R. Church G. W. Richards George W. Richards Boys’ High Fore River Quincy Mass Boston Cape Cod Uniteds Citizens Truck Companies West Patrick Street Menon U.S
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