Canal Route Support Grows for 168 Mile Canal Highway
A Washington Rotary Club talk by AAA executive secretary Cleve Cleveland advocates a 168 mile canal route from Washington to Cumberland as a scenic, parkway linked highway free of trucks. The plan, tied to a 1920s survey and recent feasibility, foresees level grades, limited crossings, 60 mph traffic, and extensive recreation, with strong backing from Sen. Beall and Rep. Hyde.
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C and O
Washington
Cumberland
Cleveland
Rotary Club
Automobile Association of Washington
Annapolis
Congress
Alleghenies
Potomac
Mt. Vernon
B. and O. Railroad
Chesapeake Bay
Ohio River
AAA
Williamsport
Great Falls
Pt. of
Rocks
Seneca
City of
Glenn Beall
DeWitt Hyde
Warner L. Brittain
Rotary
Thomas Johnson
Edward S. Delaplaine
Frederick
Ignatius Bjorlee
Emil Bartle
R Paul
Hagerstown
Jamesck
Towson
Richard Fraeier
C. W. McGure
Baltimore
Mr. Brittain
Odd beetle found near Woodsboro home with snapping shell
A unusual buzzer beetle with a snapping noise in its shell was found Tuesday by Dotty Lou Barnck near Woodsboro. The 7 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Barnck described the bug as about 7/2 inches long, grey with white lines and two large black eye-like spots on the midsection. The insect hops several inches when placed on a surface, prompting stumped residents. Godfrey buys farm near Leesburg in a large purchase deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotty Lou Barnck
Claude Barnck
Woodsboro
Amartur
Ares
Eisenhower backs burning of openly communist books
President Eisenhower said the State Department could burn books that openly advocate communism, while opposing government funding for overseas libraries with Communist works. He defended Dartmouth remarks, warned against self-destruction, and discussed Korea, Taft Hartley, and possible revisions to the labor act, amid a weather-cancelled exhibition game in Frederick.
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Washington
Eisenhower
State Department
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Dartmouth College
United States
Mmany
U. S
East Berlin
Rhee
United Nations
South Korea
U. N
Korea
Dartmouth
Sen. McCarthy
America
Jeanings
Marx
Stalin
Euenhower
Columbia University
Columbia
Ateacher
Astra
al Capone
Senate
Frederick
Charles Town
W. Va
American Legion
McCurdy Field
Angieberger
Presbytery Announces Ministerial Posts in Baltimore Area
The Baltimore presbytery of the Presbyterian Church published several ministerial assignments. Rev. George H. Mendenhall will be installed at Forest Park Church Friday. Rev. Perry R. Monroe Jr. will be installed at Grove Church Aberdeen July 2. Theodore H. Smith Jr. will be ordained and installed at Lakeland on June 2. Rev. Hendrick A. Van Dyke resigns July 15 to direct a radio station in Sitka Alaska. Next presbytery meeting is October 12–13 at First Presbyterian Cumberland.
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Baltimore
The
Presbyterian Church
George HM. Mendenhall
Camden
Forest Park Church
Perry R. Monroe Jr
Pluckemin
W. J
Grove Presbyterian Church
Aberdeen
Detrick Sets Blood Mark in Record Donation Day
Detachment at Camp Detrick set a new single day blood donation record with 245 pints. Participants included Detrick staff, Ralph M. Parsons Co, H. K. Ferguson Co, and the District Engineer's Office. 14 donors were rejected for minor reasons. leaders praised the large turnout as Frederick County plans for a 1,000 pint goal in 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Detrick
Detrick
Ralph M. Parsons Co
H. K. Ferguson Co
District Engineer’s Office
Paul L. Willard
Red Cross
Frederick County
John W. Fitzpatrick
Calvary Methodist Church
Gallon Club
Dwight Collmans
Gardner C. Quill
Fuqua Hendriks
USAF
Naomi Berger
Robert $. Hutton
Clark E. Cottrell
Robert Riddlemoser
Howard Dunne
Kenneth Calder
Arthur E. Kimberly
John Fitzpatrick
Mary Fitzpatrick
Joseph Schwimer
Herbert G. Tapner
Doreen McNeil
William W. Eakins
Ralph Lincoln
Donald Falconer
Everett E. Champlin
Edward J. Ainsley
Michael IR. DeCarlo
Elizabeth Kimibderty
Frederick
Willard
Wiliam M. Storm
Elmer Munshower
Ray Paisley
Alton Bennett
Paul Gordon
Philip Harvey
Fannie Esterly
William Bart
Poultry Tax Exemption Upheld by Attorney General
Baltimore June 16 Attorney General Edward Rollins upheld a General Assembly provision exempting poultry up to six months old sold for eating from tax assessment. The burden of proof lies with the taxpayer. Broiler growers and turkey raisers supported the measure. A separate note covers right of way taxes and income reporting for pipeline rights of way and damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Edward Rollins
General Assembly
Albert W. Ward
Tax Commission
Ward
Rollins
Hollins
Broiler
Maryland
Internal Revenue Office
Blood Donors Set New Record in Frederick County
Frederick County patriots set a county blood donation record with 243 volunteers yielding 218 pints at Calvary Methodist Church. The drive, led by Mrs. Paul Willard, extended Memorial Donor enrollment to July 14 and added nine new members to the Gallon Club.
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Frederick County
Red Cross
Calvary Methodist Church
Fredericks
Helen Concannon
Maryland
Paul Willard
Gallon Club
Ida Phreeger
Route 5
Carrie Wastler
Thurmont
Lucille Wolford
Frederick
Meredith Crawford
Ray Paisley
Osborne Price
William M. Smith
Ormond Galvin
Forbes Burgess
James Kline
Liovd ‘Stup
Philip Harvey
Charles Magaha
RB. E. Town
Holmes Baker
P. S. Lansdale
Harry Radjeliff
Robert E. Clapp
Robert Price
Flossie Cain J
James Gamobrill
Church of the Brethren
Robert Firor
Ruby Blank
Durrow
William Thomas
Dan Smith
C. C. Weddle
Norman Ethler
Ethel Fahrney
Jesse Shaver
William Gaver
Sam Miller
Motor Corps
Patrick Schnauffer
John Ed. Schell
James Stanley
William M. Storm
Eleanor
Pats Heston
Phillip Wertheimer
Alden Fisher
Richard Fitzgerald
Edmond Fitzgerald
David Winger
Jimmy Willard
Eugene Krantz
Richard Shipler
C. Frederick Bowers
James Green
Qverall
Paul Heston
Richard F. Nallin
William Bartgis
Richard C. Dutrow
Andre Marie Upon Attempt To Form French Government
Paris June 16 Andre Marie agreed to attempt forming a new French government. President Vincent Auriol asked him to try last Thursday after days of talks with political leaders. The 55 year old lawyer had backing from the Radical Socialists independents peasants and small parties and groups allied with General de Gaulle but did not seek Communist or Socialist support.
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Paris
Andre Marie
Vincent Auriol
Marie
France
Radical Socialists
Charles de Gaulle
Jet Crashes Near Kiddies at Forestville School
An F-86 jet crashed near Forestville Elementary School playground while children played. The pilot, Capt. Francis T. Evans, was killed. no children were hurt. The plane broke apart and burned near a tree as witnesses saw a parachute fail to deploy.
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Forestville
Andrews Air Force Base
Forestville Elementary School
Francis T. Evans
Washington, D.C
Air Force
95Th
Fred Spinks
Spinks
Runaways caught in Frederick two youths held
Two 14 year old runaways from Corinth West Virginia were apprehended by Officer Norman Trump early Tuesday while checking parked cars in Frederick. Walter William Trout and Eston Ray Loughry are in juvenile detention awaiting parents. They left Corinth Monday intending to travel to Baltimore to visit Trout’s aunt. Police notified parents that the youths are held without funds and charged with loitering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dours
Corinth
W. Va
Frederick
Norman Trump
Walter William Trout
Eston Ray Loughry
Trout
Kiwanis Host To Pony Team at Key Hotel Luncheon
Seven Pony League players were honored at a Kiwanis Club luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Manager Ernest Smith predicted the team could clinch the first-half championship with upcoming games. Local officials and coaches were introduced, praise given to educator Harry O Smith for community service, and notes on youth development and team values were emphasized. Dr Sheldon Kravitz transferred from Detrick to aid the Maryland health department in epidemiology.
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Kiwanis Club
Franleis Scott Key
Ernest Smith
Walter G. Crowther, Jr
James R. RimJer
Mr. Smith
Frederick
Smith
Carlton Molesworth
John LaMotte
Baltimore
Detrick
Sheldon Kravitz
U. S. Public Health Service
Camp Detrick
Mainand State
Brunswick Properties Sold In Multiple Deeds
Deeds recorded by the clerk show several property sales. Louis M Deeds and spouse sold 1 West E street Brunswick to Lawrence E Proudfoot and spouse for about 8000 dollars. Margaret E Topper sold Emmitsburg district property to Curtis D Topper and spouse for about 6500 dollars. Welty Palmer sold 30 acre tract on Church Hill road Jackson district to Brad ley T Gaver and spouse. Joseph C Hemp and spouse contract to sell 134.33 acre New Market district farm to Robert P Bennett for 18500 dollars over several years.
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Louis M
Lawrence E. Proudfoot
West E Street
Brunswick
Margaret E. Topper
Curtis D. Topper
Emmitsburg
Welty Palmer
Bradley T. Gaver
Church Hill Road
Jackson District
Joseph C. Hemp
New Market District
Robert P. Bennett
Summers Pleads Guilty In Perjury Case In Circuit Court
James Edward Summers 21 of Mt Airy pleaded guilty to perjury and subornation of perjury before Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer. He lost voting rights, will pay 7 weekly for 16 years for his infant son, and faces a suspended sentence up to 20 years if revoked. Carl A Duvall 22 of Mt Airy faced companion perjury charges. Duvall held on $1,000 bond for grand jury action. Jorge E Martin Funkstown pleaded guilty to forgery and related counts, with total sentences of five years and suspended portions for five more counts. James Robert Sowers 21 of Jefferson pleaded guilty to indecent exposure and received $100 fine and 18 months suspended in the State Reformatory with psychiatric treatment. Hog prices rose at Woodboro market. livestock values listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Summers
Mt. Airy
Patrick M. Schnauffer
State Penitentiary
Charles A. Price
Harold L. Basore
Maryland State Police
Summers
Carl A. Duvall
Airy
Duvall
Grand Jury
Schnauffer
Price
Schnauffe
Jorge E. Martin
Funkstown
Baltimore
Martin
Frederick
Hagerstown
Henry H. Bloom
USN
Camp Detrick
Donald Davis
Lee Sayjor
Thurmont
Monroe Black
Liberty
James Robert Sowers
Jefferson
House For Correction
Sowers
W. C. Staley
Clark Turns Committee Request Down
Supreme Court Justice Tom C Clark rejected an invitation to testify before a House judiciary subcommittee about seven cases from his time as attorney general. He stated that appearing would compromise the court’s independence. The panel planned to meet to consider subpoenas.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Tom Co. Clark
House Judiciary
Keating
Clark
Justice Department
Minneapolis
Peyton Ford
Olaf Olson
Olson
Ford
T. Lamar Caudle
Sen. Langer
R-Nd
Caudle
Department
iCandle
Victor Anderson
U. S
Three Business Men To Be Ambassadors
President Eisenhower picks L Corrin Strong M Robert Guggenheim and James S Kemper as ambassadors to Norway Portugal and Brazil Strong Guggenheim and Kemper are senior executives with ties to foundations banks insurers and major corporations in Washington Chicago and Glen Cove The appointments replace resignations and career diplomats with business leaders.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Norway
Portugal
Brazil
L. Corrin Strong
Norway Post
C. Ulric Bay
Strong
Hattie M. Strong
National Savings Bank and Trust Company
M. Robert Guggenheim
Cavendish W. Cannon
Guggenheim
American Smelting and Refining Company
Ig. S. Zinc Company
James 5. Kemper
Chicago Insurance Company
Herschel V. Johnson
Johnson
Kemper
van Wert. O
Lumberman’s Mutual Casualty Company of
Chicago
National Retailers Mutual Insurance Company
Glen Cove
N. Y
Miss Webster Elected GHS Alumnae President
Miss Jessie Webster was chosen president of the Girls' High School Alumnae Association for the coming year at the annual dinner and business meeting held at the VFW Country Club. Ninety-five members and six guests attended. Dr. Edwin H. Sponselier spoke, with musical interludes and a Rome fashion finale.
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Mos
Jessie Webster
VFW Country Club
Ruth Seeger Lansdale
Pauline Koontz
Doily Cline Engl
Helen Schueler Musso
Lansdale
Edwin H. Sponselier
Ray Spurrier
Donald Leatherman
Charles Clipp
David Lee Hebb
Hagerstown
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Godfrey
Leesburg
Ecich
David N Rust
Beacon Hil
Godfreys
Beacon Hill
Cannon Farm
State Dept. OK
Brunswick High School
Westminster Studio
Gary C. Zimmerman
Alice Jean Stine
George W. Lovelace
Clifton Hawes
Shirley M. Musser
Kenneth W. Gaither
Helen F. Daugherty
L. W. Wade
E. Jean Wigington
Betty Mac Line
Mary F. Phillips
Sylvia L. Gladstone
Franklin C. Smith
Frankie S. Rollinson
Robert M. Taylor
Thelma M. Moser
Noel Shewbridge
Mary C. Fisher
William F. Huffman
Geneva V. Clark
Gary L. Snoots
Patsy R. Carter
C. Eugene Shaft, Jr
Naomi C. Sigler
John W. Moyers
T. Elaine Tucker
James A. Booth
June Miller
Arthur J. Porter
Patricia M. Foltz
Eugene M. McGaha
Kiwanis
Woodboro Livestock Sales, Inc
New York City
Miss Webster
GHS Alumnae
Ancient
Rome
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