Shoe Firm To Enlarge Plant In Thurmont Expansion Planned
A $10,000 addition to the Cannon Shoe Company plant in Thurmont was announced via a county building permit. The eight permits released total $101,900, including a $30,000 four unit apartment building by Roland and Carolyn Stull and several residential homes in Spring Gardens Estates. Other notes include a $500 cabin, a $5,000 cow barn, and a $3,400 living room addition nearby.
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Cannon Shoe Company
Thurmont
Cannon Shoe
Appolds Church Road
Spring Gardens
Franklin Street
Pecaaunt
John Holger
Front Street
Charles S. Tregoning
RFD 7
Frederick
Mr. Tregoning
Frederick County
Six Seek Job As Postmaster In Cumberland Md
Washington AP reports six men applied for Cumberland Md postmastership. After review, Civil Service assigns three as eligible. one will be nominated by the President with Senate confirmation.
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Washington
Cumberland
Civil Service Commission
George W. Lowenstein
John OC. McCullough
Frank M. Moreland Jr
William B. Orndorff
John J. Reinhard Jr
Floyd A. Weatherholts
Senate
Massive 1.5k bidder auction sells 933000 in heavy gear
About 250 pieces of heavy construction and excavating equipment were sold for roughly 933000 at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Forke Brothers of Lincoln Nebraska conducted the mass auction with over 1500 registered bidders and more than 2000 attendees from 30 states and five foreign countries. Equipment came from T Edgie Russell Company David H Young Alban Tractor Frederick Baltimore McClung Logan Baltimore Allis Chalmers dealers. Auction tax receipts totaled 28000 to Maryland.
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Frederick Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds
Forke Brothers
Lincoln
Nebraska
T. Edgie Russell Company
David H. Young
Middletown
Alban Tractor Company
Frederick
Baltimore
McClung
Logan Equipment Company
Allis Chalmers
Puerto Rico
Panama
Venezuela
Canada
Israel
Dean Forke
Maryland
Poolesville Moves To Allow Town Bond Borrowing
Poolesville Council drafts charter amendment to permit borrowing as part of sewer and water system development. Officials say the power is needed for future bond issues and town needs. Planning Commission recommends a comprehensive road plan to handle growth, relieve congestion, provide access for daily traffic and emergencies, and open new areas for development.
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Poolesville
Town Planning Commission
Equipment Sale Draws 2000 Plus Buyers at Frederick Fairgrounds
More than two thousand people from 30 states and five countries attended a Frederick Fairgrounds auction of over two hundred items from J Pincake Browning Construction Equipment. The sale topped nine hundred thousand dollars and helped fund expansion plans while zoning redrawing proceeds at a 1957 map. A stray pigeon perched aboard an old Lightship and became a local curiosity during the event.
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Frederick Fairgrounds
J. Pincake
Child Killed By Local Motorist
A three year old Westminster boy, Dwayne H. Wilson, died after darting into the path of a car driven by John Lee Mills Jr. near 58 Uniontown Road. Mills said his attention was diverted by another child at play. The victim was pronounced dead on arrival at Carroll County General Hospital from a fractured skull. charges were pending against Mills. The boy’s family includes parents Edwin B. Wilson Sr and Mrs. Wilson, sisters Edwinna and Diane, brother Edwin B. Jr, and Ronald E. Wilson. Funeral arrangements are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Waltz Funeral Home with Taylorville Cemetery interment.
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Westminster
Uniontown Road
E.L. Dedman
Westminster State
Mills
Wilson
Carroll County General Hospital
Carroll County
W. Glenn Speicher
Edwinna
Diane
Edwin B. Jr
Ronald E. Wilson
Waltz
Liberty Road
Winfield
Taylorsville
Driving to Canada requires proof of insurance
A Frederick County public service column explains non resident drivers must carry evidence of financial responsibility when driving in Canada. Carry an in force policy card from your American insurer and ensure liability limits meet provincial expectations. Call your agent two days before departure to obtain proof and adjust coverage if needed.
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Frederick County Association of Insurance Agents
Canada
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Honolulu
Iwo Jima
Coast Guard
Kenneth H. Tutor
Billy Joseph Bailey
Collin Young
Dailey’s
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Delphey's Sport Store
West Patrick Street
Portland, Maine
Port
Tore
J. Pincake Browning
Neb
Raymond Shaver
Mar
Montgomery County
Charles H. Jamison
Yiven
Falcon
LARK
Mercury
Montclair
Ene
Moyer’s
Moyer
Arcade Bowling Alley
Market Street
Frederick News-Post
Frederick County Association of Insureance Agents
oMy East Tinsy Stock and Mutual Companies
South Market St
Stoffer Sanner Insurance
North Court ST. Call
Insurance Agency, Inc
Baker-Kefauver, Inc
the Complete Insurance Ency
West Church Street
Buyer Insurance Agency
General Insurance Real Estate Travel Service
S. Market St. MO
Nicodemus
Linci Coblentz
Frederick Underwriters, Inc
West Patrick St
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