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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1955

Page

11

Board hires two architects for Frederick area schools

Frederick County Board of Education employs Paul Kea Associates for Frederick High School vocational agriculture shop and for agriculture and industrial arts shops at Thurmont. Edward Finistetter Ballimore, who built the Middletown High School, is hired to plan a nine room addition at Middletown High. James Poser will be the mechanical engineer. The board reviews a long plan to ease teacher shortages, including urging full qualifications, on the job training, and recruitment, plus possible use of part time veteran teachers and clerical help to reduce non instructional duties. The plan also calls for scholarships for teachers and broader public support.

Board of Education Frederick High School Charmont High School Middletown High School Eugene W. Pruitt Frederick Yellow Springs Uravast Innortance Paul Kea Associates Tyattsville Faye Thurmont Edward Finistetter Ballimore Middletown James Poser Baltimore Frederick County PTA Council Soren Hanve Tess Hidals Ptas Couner Ramsburg Hood College

Two Drunk Drivers Found Guilty In Magisterial Court

Two motorists charged with drunken driving were found guilty in hearings before Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield. James William Murphy of North Market street received a six month sentence in the House of Correction, his first drunk driving conviction in three years. George W. Binnix of Hyattstown was fined $140 and costs for drunken driving and $25 and costs for reckless driving. The trial followed a collision on US 15 north of Frederick last October 9 after Murphy’s car crossed the center line. Witnesses included Troopers Bowser, Guilmino, Storer and Kirby, and Binnix’s friend was taken to a liquor store prior to arrest. The proceedings also noted testimony by Dr. B. Thomas Jr and other evidence regarding intoxication.

Wilbur F. Sheffield Peoples Court James William Murphy North Market Street House of Correction Als George W. Binnix Hyattstown Alton Y. Bennett de- Murphy Donald Bowser US S. 15 Frederick Bowser Murphy Harry Lee Powell Silver Spring Perry Beckley RFD 3 Powell B. ©. Thomas Jr Frederick Memorial Hospital Frederick City Berdhal Athan Phy Wiliam H. Hicks Binnix V. L. Guilmino U S Urbana Binny Robert Storer Robert Kirby U.S. 240-A Carl Anderson W. L. Burdette Hyaltgioun Samuel W. Barrick James Russell Brachey West South Street East South Street Set AM. Dietz

James Fenhagen Dies In Baltimore 79 Chairman and Director

James C. Fenhagen, 79, longtime banker and corporate director in Baltimore, died yesterday at his home. He chaired the board at Finelits Baltimore National Bank and served on multiple firms including Abell Co publisher Sun papers and Maryland Drydock Co. He supported Community Chest and Red Cross. Funeral details pending.

Baltimore James Corner Fenhagen Finelits-Baltimore National Bank A 4. Abell Co Sunpapers American Credit Indemnity Corp Maryland Drydock Co

Ike To Spend Tonight At His New Farm Home

Lt President Eisenhower will stay tonight at his Gettysburg farm home in his first overnight there. The President will drive to the 189 acre site this afternoon to review construction details with contractor Charles J. Tompkins. White House press secretary said the trip was moved up as he cannot go this weekend. The Gettysburg home is nearly complete and partly furnished.

Washington Eisenhower Gettysburg White House Charles J. Tompkins Kateington

Pilgrimage to United Nations Planned by Maryland

Maryland seeks 2,0090 pilgrims to visit the United Nations in May for its 1st anniversary celebration. The Maryland UN Association will organize county groups, train or air travel from towns including Washington and Frederick, with stops in Westminster before arriving in New York for a guided tour and UN briefing. Reservations at $20 cover rail fare, bus transfer, meals, and activities.

New York Maryland United Nations USN United Nations Association of Maryland Baltimore Washington Frederick Carroll Baltimore City Hagerstown Washington County Eanuiste Aenia Thurmont Westminster Arival East River U.N U. N LU. N. International U. WN United Nation Mirsland UV. N Frederick County International Relations Committee Ue Business and Profesional Women's Club of Freeerick Menta

Public hearing set on glass bottle ban bill in Maryland

A House of Delegates public hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday March 9 at 10 am in the Ho chamber on a bill to prohibit sale of beer in throwaway glass containers. The measure has 13 sponsors including S Fenton Karris Melvin H Derr Joseph B Payne and Charles I Smelser of Frederick county with backing from the Farm Bureau and Pomona Grange.

House of Delegates Ho Chamber S. Fenton Karris Melvin H. Derr Joseph B. Payne Charles I. Smelser Frederick County Board of County Commissioners The Roads Board Frederick County Farm Bureau Granges Farm Bureau Pomona Grange Iachifery Maryland Braddock General Assembly House Senate Ramsbury Braddock District Braddock Heights Ballenger Jefferson Middletown Taneytown Carroll Carroll County

Lava Fires Lava Field in Hawaii Rages and Sparks Rescue

Massive underground explosions in eastern Hawaii ignite a lava fountain two hundred feet high and scorch a half mile of sugar cane. National Guard trucks aid about one hundred evacuees while four hundred residents flee. Curtis Ramas reports ground fissures and roaring, likening it to a powder train. Meanwhile the Eastern National Livestock Show backs Timonium Fairgrounds for a Baltimore coliseum project.

Pauoa Hawaii Hawaii Island National Guard Curtis Ramas

Churchill Warns US Bases May Strike Without Consent

In Parliament Churchill warned that US planes based in Britain could launch a counterblow without prior consultation if attacked by a hydrogen bomb. Laborites pressed for assurances Britain would not enter war without government consent, while Bevan challenged Churchill over health and leadership amid Cold War tensions and the Allied Big Three talks. A Bermuda visit and a stroke were cited in Bevan’s remarks about Churchill.

London Churchill United States Britain House of Commons Riesenhower England Kenneth Robinson Robinson Labor Party Clement Attlee Aneurin Bevyan Attlee Bevan Eisenhower Cote Tda Ett Weedebede Stalin George Mal‘enkov Minster United

American Led Church Wins Broad Legal Victory In Rome

In Rome the American led Church of Christ in Italy won a broad ruling affirming its right to operate and display signs at worship sites. A tribunal criticized police for removing signs twice. the decision strengthens religious liberty and church recognition by the ministry.

Rome Ted Church of Christ Italy Sone Braad Fea Cperars Uf Alse Sal Giacomo Rosapepe Intertr Chet

Woman Found Along Tracks Near Cumberland

Gladys Olive Rank a 57 year old nurse's aide from Washington was found dead along the Baltimore and Ohio line in the Narrows Cumberland last Friday morning. An autopsy by Dr H W V Dening showed death from brain damage due to exposure after being near the tracks in about 20 degree temperatures. Rank had been visiting a sister and had been employed at Garfield Hospital in Washington. State Police investigated and railroad officials discounted a fall or jump from a train as the cause.

Cumberland Gladys Olive Rank Washington Sacred Heart Hospital HW. V. Dening Alegany County Rank 16Th St. Chillum Hyattsville Garfield Hospital B&o Narr Grace Narrows

Fire devastates India Wharf in Boston sweep

A spectacular blaze swept historic India Wharf in Boston today, leveling several businesses as the 500-foot structure suffered extensive damage to pilings and deck. Officials estimated losses at 140000 and called in the arson squad to determine the cause, with many fire crews and vessels assisting. No injuries reported.

Boston Ub India Wharf William Tervenar Hoothe Boston Fire Boat Coast Guard Navy

Court Room Work Nears Completion at Court House

Construction on the second floor court room and adjacent judges chambers, stenographer’s office, and sheriff’s area advances toward an April 20 target. Heating and lighting nearing test. bench and jury box placement outlined. old benches stored. new waiting and conference spaces planned. final move for Clerk Wachter’s staff projected months away.

Court House Winchester Hall Sheriff's Office Supervisor of Roads Board Ellis CL Wachter

Washington Women's Club seeks normal safety restoration

The Women's Club of Washington urged district commissioners and Congress to restore normal safety in the city. The appeal followed a discussion at last night's meeting about recent jookings.

Ington Women's Club of Washington Congress

Quemoy And Matsus Not To Be Ceded

U S Secretary of State Dulles told Chiang Kai-shek that Quemoy and the Matsus are not on the bargaining table for a cease fire in the Chinese Civil War. A second condition could abandon the islands if it guaranteed Asia peace and if Nationalist China agreed, which they likely would not. Dulles reaffirmed U S commitment to defend Formosa and the Pescadores under the mutual defense pact signed in Washington.

Taipe Formosa U.S Dulles Chiang Kai-shek Quemoy Matsus Asia China U. S Pescadores Washington Thailand Burma Laos Cambodia South Vietnam Philippines United States George Yeh West Pacific

Clubs To Mark U S 4 H Week Observances Planned

Local 4 H clubs mark National 4 H Week with radio and TV programs led by Mim af Vine Eaton Lavington and Robert Stansfield. A half hour WBAL Baltimore program features talks demonstrations and a 4 H quartet.

Mim Af Frederick County Atlee Compher Baijlenger Ruth Keller Jefferson Johanna Magaha Prospect Clyde Bohn, Jr Unionville Club

Queen Mother Satirized as BBC viewers protest

British viewers accuse the BBC of satirizing Queen Mother Elizabeth in a comedy skit starring Miss Hackney who impersonates royalty during a ship launch. The vessel sinks after the bow breaks, prompting indignant phone calls. the BBC defends the portrayal as not mocking the Queen. Baltimore bids opened for the second phase of a 130 million dollar harbor tunnel project by the State Roads Commission.

London British Broadcasting Corp Elizabeth BBC Comedienne Earl Hackney Miss Hackney Mother J Baltimore Vi State Roads Commission Baltimore’s

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