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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1954

Page

9

Watches Gone Two Held In Frederick Store Theft

Police arrested Lawrence L. Todd and Alice L. Brown after watches stolen from the Frederick 5 and 10 cent store on South Market street were found in their possession. Todd, 24, gave addresses in Glen Allen West Virginia and Cleveland, while Brown, of 113 East Street Frederick, faced larceny and receiving charges and was held for hearings. Two watches valued around $49 were recovered, with four still missing. A separate juvenile incident involved flare pots seized during a camping trip near East Church street, with bikes borrowed and vases to be referred to probation officers. Deeds recorded show Brosius Homes Corporation selling 26 acres in Braddock district for about $20,000, Stella B. School selling 138 acres in Woodville district for about $8,500, and Harry Jahlow selling five lots on West Patrick Street for about $4,000.

Paris Virginia Horse Country Fauquier Sam S. Hall Jr G. M. Wiliams G. Thomas Strother Brunswick Washington, D. C Strother Ellen Grimes Alexandria Ruth Strother Mary Bover Fauquier County Luoenlored South Blarket Street Theodore Lichtenstein Sergt Denver Lawrence L. Todd Glen Allen W. Va Cleveland Alice L. Brown East Street Frederick Todd Lar Brown Jaslea Wheter Pond Lichtenstein Sergt. Sheck Brown Woman Lil Bentz Street Brosius Homes Joseph J. Baker Braddock Stella BE Jesse D. Webb Woodville Harry Jahlow Daniel N. Blickenstaff West Patrick Street

Polls Open Monday Seven A.M. Close Seven P.M

Primary election polling places open at seven in the morning and close at seven in the evening local daylight time. Voters must mark ballots with a large X in the square beside the candidate name and use the indelible pen. Several voters used a check mark or pencil marks which are not recognized and not counted. precinct polling locations have changed for Frederick city. Republicans receive white ballots and Democrats pink, with Republican ballots counted first after closing. Balloting rules allow voting for fewer than all offices and still count.

Election Board Valdis Weil Lulowd Uuldecause Frederick City North Market Street Staley Park Field House Monreacy Motors

Emergency March of Dimes Drive Announced for August

The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis plans an emergency March of Dimes from August 16 to 31 to raise an additional 20 million dollars. Basil O’Connor, the foundation president, said the January drive raised 55 million but fell short of funds needed for ongoing activities.

York National Foundation For Infantile Parkiosis Basil O'Connor

Fall From Cherry Tree Fatal To Earl Southard

Earl Southard was killed instantly when he fell from a cherry tree while picking fruit at his Dundalk home Friday. The Bethlehem Steel employee for many years at Sparrows Point died from a fractured skull. A Frederick native and Duke University graduate, he was married to Hazel J Dutrow and survived by sisters Mrs Bow ers and Mrs Southard, with funeral Monday at Brooks Bradley in Dundalk and burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Earl Southard Dundalk Southard Bethlehem Steel Corp Sparrom’s Point Frederick City Duke University Hazel J. Dutrow Frederick Raymond E. Bowers Jackson Southard Kenly N.C Brooks Bradley Mount Olivet

State Firemen Name Winners at Ocean City Convention

Ocean City Md crowds of about 59000 watched a gala parade closing the annual State Firemen’s Accrual convention. Wicomico High School won the top band prize of 350, with Milford Del second and Cambridge 100. John W. Smith named president. Cumberland chosen for 1955 convention.

Ocean City Alaryland State Firemen's Accreration Walter F. Squires Wicomico High School Milford Del Cambridge Cumberland John W. Smith West Annapolis William A. Chenowith Pikesville Bloxont Daugherty Delmar Havre de Grace Elkton Averdeen Pany Barton New Windsor del Gardath

Partial Eclipse Visible In Frederick June 30 At Dawn

Fre erick residents may see a partial sun eclipse on June 30 as described by Professor Leah R B Allen from Hood College. The peak is near seven o clock with about three quarters of the sun obscured. the event ends around 7 55 daylight savings time. Observers are advised to use smoked glass or dark film. Venus and Mars are bright in the sky, with Mars closest July 2. Saturn and other bodies may be viewed by appointment via Allen using the eight inch telescope.

Freerick Leah RB. Allen John H. Willams Observatory Hood College Miss Allen Venus Mars Earth Frederick Latin Alen Saturn

No Relief From Long Dry Period

Severe heat and a dry spell grip Frederick area with temperatures mid nineties and no relief in sight. A few scattered thunderstorm showers offer only slight rainfall as corn, pasture, and garden crops suffer. Wheat prospects look good despite dry weather, while barley and oats near harvest and water use remains heavy citywide.

Frederick Observer Fishing Creek Big Mountain Singapore Woodsboro Henry R. Shoemaker Kayerin

Failed With Support Four Months In House Of Correction

A Frederick man nicknamed George Newman was sentenced to four months in the House of Correction by Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield for failing to support his wife Pearl Newman and four children, who have lived on welfare since his March departure to Harrisburg. The magistrate noted incarceration would not help in supporting the family. Also reported: Claude Brewer charged with fishing in a fish refuge near Windsor Mail Road after a warning. Isaac N Seckford paid $11.45 for reckless driving on East Patrick Street. streams in Monocacy, Potomac, and nearby areas described as clear.

Frederick Negro House of Correction Wilbur F. Sheffield Peoples Coirt George Newman Carter Apartments Pearl 5 Newman Harrisburg Baltimore Glen D. Butis Claude Brewer Windsor Mail Road Isaac N. Seckford Harrisonbure Alton Twenty

75 Injured In Wreck Of Fast Train Near Hallam Neb

Rock Island Rocky Mountain Rocket derailed near Hallam Nebraska, overturning eight of eleven cars. At least 73 hospitalized, 16 seriously hurt, with about 130 passengers aboard. Mail car overturned, survivor accounts describe rescue efforts. one son escaped injury, family nurse mother aided the injured.

Hallam, Neb Rock Island Railroad Rocky Mountain Here State Safety Patrol Col. C. J. Sanders Lincoln Beatrice Crete Roy Ensign Fairsbury Neb John Helm Phillipsburg Helms Hallam Col. Sanders Ed Freig Ferdinand, Ind Indiana

Oil Fire At Harbor Tanks Brought Under Control

In Los Angeles a major oil fire at Tide Water Associated Oil Co storage tanks burned about fifteen of twenty tanks inside a 20 foot enclosure. One worker is missing and two firemen were injured. Navy and IBI aided by the LA arson squad checked for sabotage as flames towered over the harbor area. Damage estimated at over one million dollars.

Los Angeles Harbor Navy IBI Theos Angeles F &. Coxie Marine Terminal Tide Water

State Eagles Elect Smith As Treasurer

Verne Urquhart of Baltimore was elected president of the Maryland State Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at the 49th convention. Nearly 100 delegates and guests attended the four day meeting, which ends tomorrow, with officers also elected and a resolution calling for old age homes funded by government expense. A four alarm fire in a Northeast Washington shopping center sent seven firemen to the hospital and caused about 100000 in damage.

Hagerstown Waverly Rice Cresaptown CL Berman South Frederick Washington

Guatemalan Rebels Form Provisional Government in Honduras

In a move that signals a widening conflict, Guatemalan rebels led by Col. Carlos Castilla Armas set up a provisional government with headquarters at Chiquimula near the Honduran border. Rebel air attacks on Guatemala City Zacapa and other strongholds followed, while the Arbenz regime claimed control on all fronts despite the disruption.

Guatemala City Jacobo Arbenz Guzman Carlos Castilla Armas Liberation Army Chigquimula Chiquimula Associated Press Jack Rutledge Rutledge Zacapa Mexico Securiy Council of the United Nations

Two Not Yet Citizens Named By Boys' State

In Annapolis the Boys' State elected two youths not yet citizens to represent Maryland at Boys National in Washington. Mati Tammary, 17, from Estonia, and Winchel Pylypezuk, once a prisoner of Nazi labor, were chosen as senators. Tammary is a junior at Batman Lis College. Pylypezuk hails from Snow Bus Members of Girls' State selected officials including Janet Kimgensmith of Sadlersville High School Milling ton to be inaugurated at a wall tonight with Joan Cronk of Lackey High.

Annapolis Boys’ State United States Maryland Boyz National Washington St. John's College Mati Tammary Estonia Winchel Pylypezuk Tammary Batman Lis College Aid Pylspezuk Janet Kimgensmith Sadlersville High School Millington Joan Cronk Lackey Hich Intian Toad Barba Dansen Central Consolidated Urzh Bel Air Jeannois Jolzapfof Baltimore

Wave Traps Fishermen At Chicago Harbor

Chicago police said at least 17 fishermen were washed into Lake Michigan by a rising wave from a squall line. Rescue teams including Coast Guard four boats and city units rushed to Montrose Harbor and North Avenue pier as several divers were feared drowned. Weather Bureau described the wave as a sudden rise from air pressure changes and warned the situation was unpredictable.

Chicago Chicago Park Lake Michigan Montrose Harbor North Avenue U.S. Coast Guard Weather Bureau

No Fireworks Here July 4 Banned By Law

Fireworks will be absent again on Independence Day with county carnivals possible later. The municipal display is dropped due to cost and will not return. State law bans fireworks unless approved by the State Insurance Commissioner. possession or sale is a misdemeanor. Permits require a ten day advance application and proof of insurance. Chief Charles W. Main says Frederick enforces the act. past noise likely came from Virginia where fireworks are legal.

Frederick Charles W. Main Virginna

Crisis talks eye Southeast Asia with United front

Washington observes Eisenhower and Churchill grappling with halting Communist advances in Southeast Asia. They seek a security framework with allied nations, possibly an anti-Communist alliance, while non aggression pacts face skepticism. Discussions cover German rearmament, EDC, and coordinated actions with Australia as a regional focus.

Washington Eisenhower Churchill Southeast Asia U. S Britain United States Eden India Indonesia Finn Dulles State Department White House James C. Slagerty Howe Seas Senate House France Germany Europe France New Paris Senate-house Mowe Energy Committee Dev Eicenhower Raminee Taft Ins Australia Richard G Casey Wydab

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