Revolutionary Patriot Richard Potts Highlighted by Kiwanis Talk
Charles McC Mathias Jr describes Revolutionary patriot Richard Potts as a key but overlooked Frederick County figure. Potts, born 1753 in Upper Marlborough, studied law with Samuel Chase, served in the Continental era, held multiple Maryland offices, and influenced notable figures like Taney. Potts left a will detailing his family estate and enslaved people, while portraits in Frederick preserve his memory.
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Upper Marlborough
William Potts
Barbados
Richard
Annapolis
Samuel Chase
Frederick County
Committee of Observation
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Potts
Thomas Johnson
Elizabeth Hughes
Hagerstown
Richard Potts
Eleanor Murdock
Cily
Continental Congress
House of Delegates
U. S
Washington
Frederick
United States Senate
Maryland Court of Appeals
Roger Brooke Taney
Taney
St. John's College
Key Francis Scott Key
Khey
Mathias
Church and
Court Streets
Kiwanis
James F. Messersmith
Charles B. Maguire
Charles R. Zweizig
Mixed Local News From Lime Kiln To Ocean City
Local notes report Mrs. Nettie Oland returning from Walkersville while Littie Misses Donna and Conme Esler visit grandparents. Frederick High School graduates include Charles Jewell and Meredith Kabrick. Mrs. L E. Feaga visits Washington with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Cecil host in Seneca. Warden Joseph Tondre resigns after a six hour prison sit down. New Mexico Penitentiary under scrutiny following guard’s death. Ocean City plans a beachside parking lot for 500 cars, 1500 by 50 feet of clay on sand, opening next weekend.
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Oldie Kiln
Nettie Oland
Walkersville
Littie
Donna
Con— Me Esler
Fenton Green
Lovettsville
Charles H Jewel
C E. Jewell
Meredith T Kabrick
W O T Kabrick
Frederick High School
L E. Feaga
Washington
Charles Bruchie
L B. Feaga
Adams
Frederick
Smith Cecil
George Lutz
Seneca
Santa FE
N. M
Joseph Tondre
New Mexico Penitentiary
New Mexican
Ocean City
Ili
Daniel E. Tamper
Aaphive
Officials Plan To Enforce Law On Roadside Shooting
County authorities will take legal action to stop shooting along highways and from bridges. Sheriff Buhrman said complaints show people discharging guns and shooting at targets near streams, endangering lives. violators will be arrested and prosecuted. Refuse dumping near creeks and bridges is also illegal, with prosecutions to follow.
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R. Paul Buhrman
Escapees with trust roles jailed for six months
Two jail trustees Samuel Ewing and Harry Jenkins were sentenced to six months in the House of Correction for aiding escapes. Ewing, from Brunswick, and Jenkins, with no fixed address, held trusted jail positions and then fled. Judge Schnauffer said such breaches must be discouraged and prisoners should work toward earning their board.
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House of Correction
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Samuel Ewing
Brunswick
Harry Jenkins
Montgomery County
Jenkins
Frederick
Lehnaufter
R. Paul Buhrman
Ewing
State Police
Brunswic
Dargan
Washington County
FBI
Charles A. Price
Massachusetts
California
Ohio
West Virginia
North Carolina
Nevada
Montana
Bubeman
Lieut
W. K. May
Clifton Wirts
Union Bridge Chamber Meeting Cites NFIB Speaker
The Union Bridge Chamber of Commerce held a dinner meeting at the firemen’s social hall, with Edward Hardcastle of the National Federation of Independent Business as speaker. The group discussed summer vacation plans and local business welfare, while other items note births, memberships, baptisms, and local visits.
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Union Bridge
Unon Bridge Chamber of Commerce
Firemens
Edward Hardcastle
Hagersinwwn
National Federation of Independent Business
Helen Stirley
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Patsy Lee Rohn
Frostburg State Teachers College
Frank P Bohn
Deborah Kay
Fred
Betty Eyler Speilman
Alton Grimm
Church of the Brethren
Norman Cauliflower
Charles R. Robertson
Mildred Alley Robertson
Norma Graham Yingling
Reba Louise Yingling
Elmer Wolfe
Carol Huey
Robert Black
Charles Sherman
Joseph Coshen
Baltimore
Koontz Creamery
Washington's Monument
Baltimore 200
Gwynn Oak Park
Lovettsville Social Notes Highlight Early 1940s Local Life
Lovettsville residents hosted a dinner for Pvt. Leonard Frye and Pvt. Howard Frye at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Myrland Frye before their basic training. Other items mention birthdays, school commencements, graduates earning degrees from VPI and Hood College, and local visits from families across Lovettsville, Purcellville, and Keedysville. Nearby notices include an ice cream festival at Rehobeth Methodist church on June 19.
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Lovellysville
Myrland Frye
Pvt
Leonard
Frye
Fort Knox
Howard J. Frye
S. A
Bainbridge
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Howard
Leonard Frye
Howard IL Frye
Eugene Ridgeway
Shirley Keister
Helen Kolb
Kenneth Shafer
Stanley
Barbara Lee Frye
Billy Lee Cecil
Peggy Jean Ridgeway
Wayne
Gerald Shafer
Freddie Lee Gray
Donald Wooten
Nancy Baker
Carroll Baker
Selby Williams
Peggy Ann
H. W. Baker
John Baer
Milltown
W. B. Williams
Richard Smith
Mary Smith
Guy Smith
Linda
Russell Shipman
Arlington
Nancy
Edward Weadon
Purcellville
Bud Potts
Lovellsville
Joseph Franks
Charles Souder
Frederick
L. A. Womerdorph
Sanford Robinette
Cresaptown
Cecil Robinette
Monroe Bush
Loudoun College
Arthur Lee Hatcher
Jane Fry
Moonyeen Kines
Donald Ayers
William Brown
Theodore Crim
Floyd Everhart
Stanley Frye
Roy Lee George
Martin Householder
James Werner
Doris Benjamin
Marlene Bishop
Mary Cooper
Frances Drewry
Ruby Fogiesong
Frances Hackley
Patsy Kimbly
Lucy Mary Peters
LP. Hickman
Hood College
Mary Ulrich
Rainier
Goldie
Grubb
Hagerstown
George
William <A. Wade
Sharpsburg
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Keedysville
Boonsboro
Wade
Wire
Nancy Ellen Rich
P. Wo Myers
Laura Potterfield
Blacksburg
RA Francis Shumaker
Lovettsville
Woos C S of Rehobeth Methodist Church
Taneytown social notes and nursing school graduates
Taneytown residents gather with extended families including Mrs Howard Gannon and Mr Donald Tracey. Howard Gannon Jr graduates from Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing with fellow attendees Nell Hess and Dorothy Dern among others. Mrs Francis Elliot, former Taneytown hostess, assumes duties at Victor Cullen. Plans finalize for Taneytown H S S Alumni Banquet on June 21 at the high school.
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Taneytown
Howard Gannon
Howard Gannon, Jr
Joseph
Betty Saunders
Ridgley
Denton
Donald Tracey
Tracey
Gannons
Howard Gannon Jr
Estelle Hess
Meo
Witherf Hess Tanéytounu
Ftar
Elliot
Fountaindale
Taneytown H S&s
Traditional fried chicken banquet in school auditorium
The Ladies Auxiliary of the fire company will serve a fried chicken banquet at 6 30 p m in the school auditorium to the alumni. Following the meal an entertaining program is planned and dancing will be by Pat Pattersons orchestra. The Quantum Libel Needlework guild held a monthly meeting at Mrs Harry Doughertys home and a picnic supper at Mr and Mrs Ralph Hess home with many guests listed.
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Fire Company
Pat Patterson
Quantum Libel Needlework Guild
Harry Dougherty
Ralph Hess
Wilbert Hess
George Naylor
Janice
Paul Robertson
Merle Ohler
Charles Rohrbaugh
Carol Frock
Lou Hess
Harry Mahoney
Edwin Walker
Judy
Everett Hess
Terry Ann
Kenneth Shorb
Sandra
Johnny
Three hospitalized after Route 27 head on collision
Three people were hospitalized late Saturday night after a head on crash on Route 27 one mile south of Westminster. Edward Arnold Fulton of Fort Meade faces reckless driving charges. Fulton hip fracture, his passenger Leliah Becker of Westminster sustained facial cuts, and Charles Condon of New Windsor suffered chest injuries. All were taken to University Hospital in Baltimore by Westminster Fire Department ambulance.
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Baltimore
Route 27
Westminster
P. M. Hahn
Edward Arnold Fulton
Fort George G Meade
Fulton
Leliah Becker
Charles Condon
Route 1
New Windsor
University Hospital
Westminster Fire Department
Western Maryland
Route
Condon
Hahn
McKeldin and Beall to Attend Eisenhower Rally
Governor Theodore R McKeldin and Congressman J Glenn Beall are invited to attend an Eisenhower rally Tuesday evening in Baker Park at the band shell. The event is the only Eisenhower rally in Maryland before the July Republican National Convention. Senator Leverett Saltanstad of Massachusetts will be the main speaker. The public meeting begins at eight, in the Armory if rain.
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Theodore R. McKeldin
J Glenn Beall
Baker Park
Shell
Frederick County
Leverett Saltanstad
Massachusetts
Falls
Edwin H Sponseller
Eisenhower
Emmitsburg Roundup Notes Social Visits and Births
Emmitsburg area residents reported furloughs and visits in Baltimore and Washington. Various locals including Mrs Edward Seltzer and Miss Elizabeth Neck joined relatives for a day in Baltimore while John Donnelly and son visited with Elizabeth Neck. A birth was announced at Warner Hospital Gettysburg of a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Smith. Banns for Richard Florence and Carol McCoy were announced at St Josephs Church Emmitsburg.
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Fred¢erick
AAUW
South Atlantic
Washington
Stavler
Susan B. Riles
National Association
White House
Frederick
Witliam H Kemp
Edward Lowe
Patricia Cummings
W Or Hinshaw
Alexander Lewis
Wailham & Quon
M Grace Thomas
Floss
Chester Masser
Fort Jackson
S.C
Edward Seltzer
Elizabeth Neck
Lillian Bowers
Barbara Tegler
Baltimore
John Donnelly
John Mick
Westminster
Rosemary Sanders
Leonard Sanders
George L. Wilbide
Elizabeth Kay
Estelle Watkins
D. L. Beegle
Ruth Shuff
Charles Smith
Lincoln Street
Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
Smith
Catherine Chase
Johny Chase
Joshua Sauerbeit
Columbia
Peter F. Burker
Kate Reuter
Charles Fuss
Adele
Leota Tapper
Edward Clingan
New York City
Salvator M. Burgio
C. M
Father Burgio
St. Peters Church
Lester Carmuth
Huffman
David Martin
Richard Elliot
J. Hunter Elliot
West
Maine Street
Euphemia Rotering
David Neighbours
Neighbours
Esso Station
Catoctin
Thurmont
George Ashbaugh
George
U. S. Army
California
Vigilant Hose Company
American Legion
Taneytown
YWCA
Y ¥Wca
Lutheran Students Assn
Athletic Assn
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Emmitsburg
Richard Florence
Romanus B. Florence
R. D
Carol McCoy
Lane Turns Down Post As Civil Defense Head
Former Maryland Governor Preston Lane Jr declined appointment as director of civil defense citing confidential commitments expected to last six to nine months. Lane sent a telegram to Democratic National Committee Chairman Frank McKinney and copy to Truman expressing appreciation for the consideration. Millard Caldwell currently holds the post, took it 16 months ago. Lane is publisher of two newspapers in Hagerstown and serves on the board of Fairchild Autocast Company.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Preston Lane
Lane
Democratic National Committee
Frank E. McKinney
McKinney
Lnt Truman
Millard Caldwell
Florida
Fairchild Autocast Company
Truman
Civil Defense
MacVlard Delegation At RNC Expands For Convention
Baltimore June 17 The Macvlard Republican National Convention party will include more than 100 delegates alternates wives and others attending to see the political show. Developments hint that the state 24 votes at the Chicago convention may be more open than ever with some key uncommitted votes and McKeldin favored to carry all 34 votes on the first roll.
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Baltimore
Macvlard
Ps Wrose
McKeldin
Nave
Two Arrests Docketed By City Police In Early Morning Stop
Raymond L. Haller and John William Smith, both local to the city, were arrested off East Patrch Street early today on a Imtering date. They were jailed under SK and casts for a hearing as Officers Carty and DeGrange made the arrests.
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Mhl
Raymond L. Haller
John William Smith
East Patrch Street
Grange News Highlights Local Friendship Night Activities
Thurmont Grange hosted Friendship Night with 35 members as guests. Two membership applications were voted on. two more remain for next meeting. Hilda Smith reported sewing and cookie contests set for July with $25 prize. Awards of Merit were given for the Red Cross drive. Lecturers’ conference at University of Maryland in July approved, with expenses paid. Youth Camp at Rocks announced. Thurmont literary program featured songs and solos. Caroll Manor Grange plans summer vesper services in Adams town with local pastors and chorus. Emmitsburg Grange installed Juvenile Grange officers No. 15 with 30-plus officers and members. new adult members welcomed. Next meetings scheduled for Emmitsburg and Juvenile Grange.
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MY. Airy
Calvary Church
Mt Airy
Guy Leatherwood
Lincoln Gosnell
Thomas Ogle
Edna Spurrier
Leatherwood
Myrs Guy Leatherwood
Chkdren
Ruth Hood
Fulton Green
Preston Brown
J. Keller Smith
Raymond R Brandenburg
Wilson Ettler
Iman
Hathe Mercer
Della Molesworth
Carrie
Dickey
Asa Watkins
Donald Watkins
Weinfred Watkins
Rudy Watkins
Jefferson Grang
Jefferson Grinae
Thurmont Grange
Hilda Smith
Grange
Arthur House
Red Cross
Henry Keller
University of Maryland
Rocks
God Bless America
Mrs. Blair
Mary Ellen
Joan Sawyer
M. O
Emmitsburg Grange
Edgar Emrich
Howard Quinn
Emmitsburg
Pomona
Tobias Zimmerman
Ballenger
John Krom
Leslie Creeger
Mortis Zentz, Jr
Shirley Hahn
Norman Shriver, Jr
Richard Little
Richard Swomley
Ray Harner
Louis Smith
John Gartrell
Flora
Margo Emrich
Ceres
Martha Baumgardner
Harriet Hahn
Betty Smith
Charlotte Stiles
New Market
Robert E. Hampson
Lou Hess
Emmitsburg and
Long Island Railroad Strike Settled After Two Days
NEW YORK June 17 A two day strike by Long Island Railroad engineers ended as 350 strikers agreed to return to work in the evening. The stoppage stranded about 150,000 commuters and caused massive traffic jams as fog and heavy heat intensified the day. The settlement came too late to avert a major subway crash later that afternoon.
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New York
Long Island Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Ind
LIRR
Manhattan
Long Island
House Labor Panel Backs Abolishing Wage Stabilization Board
The House Labor Committee voted to abolish the Wage Stabilization Board established to curb inflation during the defense emergency. It criticized the board for its steel dispute recommendations and urged abolishment in a single-line fatal verdict. Summer precaution warns to wash all raw fruits and vegetables.
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WSB
Washington
House Labor Committee
Wage Stabilization Board
Congress
Labor Committee
House
Some Mills May Make Defense Steel
White House reports progress toward reopening steel mills to meet defense needs amid a wide strike. Steelman says a list of mills to reopen may be released soon and outlines plans to move finished steel to military item makers for Korea while union and government officials study production.
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Washington
White House
John R. Steelman
Truman
Steelman
Korea
Capitol
Senate
Steelmans
Congress
Lempco Products, Inc
Cleveland
Oldsmobile
General Motors
Lansing
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Steel Capital
Pittsburgh
Allied Industries
Opposition to Parkway on Old C. & O. Canal in Maryland
The Maryland Board of Natural Resources rejected a plan to convert the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal into a parkway, arguing it would hinder park and wildlife programs and deprive citizens of resources. The board urged state ownership of canal lands from Great Falls to Cumberland. The National Park Service holds more than 5900 acres and seeks 11,000 more for park and recreation use. a 1950 General Assembly bill aimed to enable this, but was stalled by the Senate Finance Committee pending studies. Cumberland supports the parkway for business prospects, while opponents include local industrialists. COURT CLERK CHARLES ELMORE CROPLEY DIES AT 57
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Board of Natural Resources
Maryland
Great Falls
Cumberland
National Park Service
General Assembly
Senate Finance Committee
State Planning Commission
Roads Commission
Painter killed near Frostburg in road crew accident
A state employee on a road crew near Frostburg jumped from a moving truck on a mountain west of the city and was killed. The deceased was identified as John W. Rice, 41, of Reisterstown.
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Painter
Frostburg
Pam
John W. Rice
Reisterstown
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