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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1955

Page

8

Firemen To Attend Meet This Week In Cumberland Parade

The United Fire Company plans to march in the State Firemen’s Association parade in Cumberland Friday at 7 30 p m. A 50 man contingent led by the Frederick High School Band will include the new pumper floodlight truck and an old 1880s band reel. Delegates include President Alton Bennett and Past President W Bartgis Storm with alternates named from Independents Juniors and Citizens groups. Some firemen depart Frederick by 4 a m for Cumberland with committees meeting tonight and sessions tomorrow.

United Fire Company State Firemen’s Association Cumberland Uniteds Frederick High School Frederick Limiteds Hagerstown Alton ¥. Bennett W. Bartgis Storm Elwood Shankle Alvie Ridgely Jesse Hossler Edgar Chard Ruthvin Lester Baker Powell Charles Cramer Charles F. Bell Martin Walsh James Boost Lewis F. Esterly Arthur G. Strine Chester Stevens James Fletcher

Churchill Seeks Big Four Meeting Cautiously

Sir Winston Churchill spoke at the Guildhall urging patience for a possible Big Four summit. He warned against expecting instant success but said a détente could allow science to reveal blessings and dangers. Churchill, now a backbencher, praised the idea of a leadership gathering without formal diplomacy.

London Winston Churchill Geneva Winston Churchill Eden House of Commons Lord Mayor Lord Major

False Lead in Five Year Old Redhead Mystery

Berkeley Springs West Virginia State Police debunk a false lead in the May 10 1950 redheaded woman strangling case. Dale Morgan an East Patrick Street restaurant worker and estranged husband’s inquiry yielded no match as officers rule his wife’s description inconsistent with the victim. Police note earlier tips from Morgan’s estranged wife and other inquiries failed to produce a positive identity or fingerprints for comparison.

Berkeley Springs West Virginia Dale Morgan East Patrick Street Cutler Avenue Morgan Potomac River Hancock Myersville Lottie Rahe Himes Chicago Frederick Toser

Jelke Bound for Sing Sing in Prostitution Trial

New York report that Jelke, 23, heir to a multimillion oleomargarine fortune, was sent to Sing Sing after two long prostitution trials and failed bail appeals. He walked to a prison van, handcuffed, ignoring photographers, as 11 other prisoners departed for the penitentiary.

New York Mickel Jelke Sing Sing Hudson City

Baltimore Judge Weighs Disciplinary Action Against Lawyer

Judges of the Baltimore Supreme Bench considered a request from the city bar association to discipline Maurice Braverman. Braverman, a Baltimore lawyer, was convicted in 1952 with five Maryland Communist leaders of conspiring to advocate violent overthrow of the government. He was released weeks ago from Lewisburg Federal Penitentiary after serving three years with time off for good behavior.

Baltiw Baltimore Supreme Bench City Bar Association Maurice Braverman Braverman Baltimore Maryland Communist Party Lewisburg Jess

Will of Elisabeth Martin Snyder Bequeaths Estate To Relatives

The will probated in Orphans Court bequeaths an estate near 30000 dollars to relatives and friends. Bequests include scrapbooks for Burr Artz Library, a crayon portrait by Stanislav Remski, and all books not specifically disposed of. Executors named are Edward C. Hartman with the will dated December 22, 1954 and witnessed by M V Wilson Schley and Herbert R. Staley.

Elisabeth Martin Snyder Betty Sullivan Orphans Court Burr Artz Frederick Stanislav Remsbki Thomas Watkins Sullivan John J. Sullivan Joan Joette Downes Elisabeth Shelton Martin Testatrix Withich Elinor Martin Goetze Mrs. Sullivan Burley Martin Chamberlin William Ward Martin Sullivan Roger B. Snyder McSherry Maryland Worthington Grove Carrollton Manor Schultz Marie Snyder McCail Margaret Mullen Snyder Marie McCall Doris Cody Walker Testatrix Anna MM Snyder Emily Jamison Hershey Daisy L. Jamison Vernon F. Rhoderick Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights West Sléth Street Spring Valley Edward C. Hartmann Montclaire Avenue Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank American Security and Trust Company Washington Western Maryland Trust Company Raval Oak Building Association Baltimore Equitable Life Assurance Company Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Civil Service Retirement Board Social Security Board Thomas WW. Sullivan Elinor M. Goetze Burley M Chamberlin William W. Martin Edward C. Hartman Wilson Schley Herbert R. Staley

Agreement Stays Reached On Under Cover Talks In Argentina

San Francisco dispatch reports Western powers and Soviet Union near agreement on Geneva talks. Molotov indicated no objections to New York proposals. plans for four to six day summit with Eisenhower Faure Eden Bulganin at Palais des Nations. Buenos Aires notes Peron’s low profile as Lucero leads push for peace and normalcy amid revolt aftermath. latest casualty identified as Kaiser subsidiary engineer Graham Tune. Police report no charges in Frederick crash injuring a toddler. Bertha Ferguson picked up for hospital authorities.

San Francisco Russia Geneva Auaincrs V. M. Molotov New York Tobe Edgar Faure Minee Anthony Eden Nikolai Bulganin Palais Des Nations U.N Council of Foreign Ministers Pinay Macmillan Britain Eisenhower United States Washington Molotov Eelco N. van Kleffens Netherlands Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Peron Franklin Lucero Montevideo Uruguay Batnos Aires Justa Peron Lucero Adm Alberto Tessaire Graham &. Tune Detroit Kaiser Motor Corp Enmarmanique Feron Manuel Belgrano

Airplane collision sinks near Cape Charles Bay

Coast Guard reports a Piper Cub type plane crash in Chesapeake Bay five miles west of Cape Charles. Separate report notes Cunard liner Queen Elza beth crew ignoring strike calls tied up 21 transatlantic crossings.

Chesapeake Bay Cape Charles Coast Guard London Queen Elzabeth

German Exchange Student To Live With Frederick Family

A German exchange student will come to Frederick for a year starting in August, sponsored by the Frederick County Christian Youth Council. Rev. and Mrs. Paul L. Althouse will host her at their West Church street home. The council pledges $150 for her personal expenses and plans a fund event at Sunnyside Methodist Church to raise funds. The girl from Schleswig-Holstein will arrive near Montreal and join a group at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor before relocating to Frederick.

Frederick Frederick County Paul L. Althouse Evangelical Reformed Church Montreal Brethren Service Center New Windsor Althouse Mary Buddy West Church Street Mountville Jefferson Adamstown Youth Council Exchange Student Fund Sandra Jourde Joseph Free Floyd Brown James Engle Eugene Young Sunmside Youth Fellowship Roger Rollins Doris McKinnes Advis Advisers

Five Day Weather Outlook for Maryland and Delaware

Weather service forecast for Maryland and Delaware shows scattered thundershowers ending by Wednesday with fair and cooler conditions midweek. Temperatures trend toward normal, with highs near 84 and morning lows ranging from the upper 40s to mid 60s, turning warmer over the weekend with additional scattered thunderstorms possible Friday or Saturday.

Maryland Delaware

Four Youths and Girl Die in Head On Crash

In Somerset area a head on collision between a car and a truck killed four youths and a girl returning from a church league softball game. A sixth youth was critically injured. Names of the dead include Ralph Horton Francis Trout Stephen Chen No and Lawanda Serafine. The truck driver Herman Walsh was treated and released. An eyewitness reported seeing the truck lights before the crash and pipes spilling onto Route 206.

Somerville Bradley Gardens Ralph Horton Francis Trout Stephen Chen- No Robert Sawyer Lawanda Serafine Somerset Hospital James Cordick Herman Walsh Rosendale N.Y William Daughaday Wartineville

Local Man Injured In California Accident

Francis M. Crutchley Jr. of Biggs avenue was injured in an early Saturday morning crash in California near King City. Six other people traveling to San Francisco were injured. Crutchley, not believed to have serious injuries, was hospitalized and later moved, able to speak to his wife by phone Monday. He suffered cuts bruises and a hip injury and will remain hospitalized for about a week. Mrs Crutchley was notified of the accident.

Lee R. Ranch Hyattsville Richard A. Deater North Bentz Street Bentz Street Fifth Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Francis M Bud) Crutchley, Jr Biggs Avenue California King City Calif Cratchley San Francisco Frederick

Youngster Signed by Orioles in Freshman Signing

The Baltimore Orioles announced the signing of 18 year old Lee Fraiier, a recent graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic High School, as they continue to build with younger players.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Lee Fraiier Balimore Polytechnic High School

Nehru Invites Bulganin to Visit Moscow Says Moscow

Moscow reports Indian Prime Minister Nehru invited Soviet Premier Bulganin to visit India with both nations accepting. No date set. winter visits are typical. Nehru spoke at a Dynamo Stadium rally before 100000 Soviet citizens and suggested possible London travel after Moscow. He hinted at a joint statement before departure and spoke on peace disarmament and Indochina.

Moscow Nehru Nikolai Bulganin India Bulganin Bulgania Spiridonovka Palace Kremlin Dynamo Stadium Molotov Soviet Union Indochina Great Britain Armistice Commission Nebru London Geneva

Loading Zone Restrictions in Frederick City

The Police Department announces Friday night loading zone restrictions run from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and are aligned with street meter hours. Parking outside these hours is unlawful in designated zones except for loading and unloading merchandise, with exceptions on Sundays and legal holidays.

Frederick City

Damages Awarded Against Seven Major Oil Firms

Seattle a federal court jury awarded former service station operator George F. Moore 240000 in damages against seven large oil companies for allegedly agreeing to refuse to sell him gasoline after he cut prices in 1952. The verdict tripled actual damages to 240000 under antitrust law, with partial totals of 80000 proven. Companies named include Standard Oil of California Tidewater Associated Union General Perplexm Richfield Texaco and Shell. An appeal is expected.

Seattle George F. Moore Moore Standard Oil of California Tidewater Associated Union General Perplexm Richfield Texaco Shell

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Jelke Cen. Lucere Wowsn Bertha Ferguson Springfield State Hospital Lieut. Potts Officer King Pham Frank Keefer Herbert W. Kennedy Brunswick Ellis Wachter Kennedy Charles “Ese Moats Macistrate Kennedy Republican State Central Committee New England EAVY Plateau Nation Meredith H. Mackley Edwin M. Alcorn Ivory P. Blackman
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