Compromise Draft Plan Delayed Amid Enlistment Rise
In Washington March 1947 reports say voluntary enlistments rose in scattered cities, with Minneapolis jumping from about five to thirty daily after President Truman’s message. Senate leaders pause final policy on reviving Selective Service while awaiting Armed Forces Committee study. Taft and Vandenberg favor wait and see. House polling shows some support revival. Truman seeks both Universal Military Training and a temporary draft.
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Washington
Senate
Minneapolis
Truman
Congress
GOP
Senate Armed Forces Committee
Vandenberg
Mich
Taft
Ohio
Willpur
House Armed Services Committee
Draft plan aims to boost army manpower quickly
March 20 1343 report describes a draft scheme to place draftees directly into the Regular Army with rapid training. Officials say the plan could be operational within months and would be a faster route to increasing fighting strength for psychological reasons and urgency. ENTERTAINED ON BIRTHDAY: Richard Clark and father Jesse Clark host a double birthday at their Mt Airy area home with numerous guests and gifts. A separate note reports the Abraham Lincoln train derailment near Chicago without serious injuries. In Peoples Court, two men faced forfeitures for exceeding bail thresholds, with troopers L M Ridge and R A Myers making the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umt
Richard Clark
Jesse Clark
Mt Airy
Janet Boyer
Peggy Lawson
Jaret Day
Alma Jean Leatherwood
Mary Edith Lease
Dolly Clark
Nancy Delauter
Mary Jane Burdette
Betty Jean Clark
Carol Ann Clark
Barbara Linn Clark
Bobby Browning
Maxwell Day
Leslie Delauter
Basil Day
Kenneth
Negro sentenced to nine months for assault and battery
Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett sentenced Ernest Caton Lane to nine months in the House of Correction on conviction of assault and battery on Mildred Bell. Lane, described as colored, had climbed in a window and fought with her and her son, with a prior record cited. Alden Heffner received a suspended sentence for trespassing, after arguing war related nervous debility and VA treatment. The case notes Lane’s history as a repeat offender and references to a prior break offered by the magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Y. Bennett
Ernest “Caton
South Beatz Street
House of Correction
Mildred Bell
Alden Heffner
East Second Street
Cotton” Lane
Jessups
Bennett
Frederick
Lane
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Heffner
Veterans Administration
Condi
Man’s threat cited as motive in domestic case
Testimony says Heffner told a mother he would be satisfied only after seeing her dead during a late Tuesday confrontation. The magistrate urged family and VA officials to pursue treatment for the defendant’s nerves and thirst. A separate non support case sent Calvis J. Orms to pay his wife $15 weekly. James Fisher was found guilty of drunkenness and peace disturbance and fined $3.30. City collaterals forfeited included Primkey Johnson for drunken and disturbing conduct. Sun dials noted as time-keepers and compasses when time is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heffner
Calvis J. Orms
South Bentz Street
Lee Anna
Orms
James Fisher
Middle Alley
Norman Dietz
Fisher
Primkey Johnson
Burras
James R. Fergus
Swomsey
Roger
March 4-H Club Meeting Highlights Activities and Plans
The Sen or 4-H Club met in the old Church street school with James Shaffer presiding. Members voted $15 to International Rural Youth Exchange and planned a spring Maryland representative for a European visit. A spring dance is set for April 2 at Parkway School. Barbara Young discussed spring styles and routine reports followed. Urbana 4-H Club met at the parish hall with 28 members and extended the rat tail contest through next month. Lewis Wood led the tractor maintenance program.
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M Club
Meefis
Old Church Street School
James Shaffer
Rural Youth Exchange
United States
Maryland
Parkway School
Barbara
Young
Urbana
Robert Thompson
Lewis Wood
Farm group names and meeting plans revealed
Eugene Cary and James Montgomery presented a film titled The Tale of Two Thieves on tractor care. The next meeting is April 20 at Paul Rice’s home with Virginia Lawson, Joe Evenshaw, and George Evenshaw leading farm safety and Peter Wight in charge of recreation. Light refreshments were served. Grand Coulee Dam’s cubic content exceeds four times that of the Great Pyramid of Egypt.
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Eugene Cary
James Montgomery
Tale of
Two Thieves
Paul Rice
Virginia Lawson
Joe
George Evenshaw
Peter Wight
Grand Coulee
Great Pyramid
Egypt
Public Sale Near Braddock Heights Maryland
Public sale Monday March 29 1948 at 10 am of Billie Fulmer property near Braddock Heights Maryland includes 20 acres 3 in meadow and 4 in wood land with spring stream and electricity plus a home contents list and farm implements. Real estate sale on deed day with one third down balance due. Auctioneer Oscar Summers. Lunch served. Estate notices and local business tax figures follow.
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Jefferson Blvd
Braddock Heights
Frederick
Tom Clements
Poolesville
Hard Road
Huse Road
River Road
Sycamore Landing
Montgomery County
Frompur
Thompson's
Washington, D. C
Charles Cronenbure
Urbana
Flint Hill
McBride
Jefferson
Middletown
Frederick County
Maryland
Poland
McCormick-Deering
John Deere
Deering
Holand
Hammermill
Schuttler
Janesville
Myers
Hee Felder
Stewart Electric
Braddock Hgts
Mt Philp
Billie Fulmer
Payne
Columbia
ABC
Joseph
Leck) Baugher
Oscar Summers
Orphans' Court of
Court House
Frederick City
George H. Baker
Catoctin Furnace
Thurmont
Lancelot Jacques, Sr
Bilis
Howard Anders
Chard E. Zimmerman
Edward J. Smith
Emmett R Bowlus
Baltimore
Lick
Stone Road
Washington
Bath
Sui
Fred
Greom
Cit
Paz
Frederick Ther
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Mars Opticians
N. Market Street
Crawford
Tench
Chicago
Abraham Lincgln
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Glenn Yards
Brighton Park
Summit
W. A. Bender
Bender
Peoples Court Friay
John G. Shellhorse
West Patrick Street
Warren B. Seibel
Spencersville
L. M. Ridge
R. A. Myers
P. L. Carter
East Third St
Ridgeville
Florence
Georgetta Lemmon
Edgar Warfield
Calvin Murray
Machinery & Feeds
Black Hawk
Barshear
New Idea
Emmert R. Bowlus
H. M. Alexander
Carter L. Reid
Luxch
Bernard and
Eva B. Weitzer
Poolesville, Ma
Alvie M. Etzler
Em. Bongalow
Mdia
H. W
Lee Place
Camp Detrick
Omed
Foss
M.D. Harp Agency
Esure Pythian Castle
Gordon W. Spurrier
Kep
Urbana, MD
Singer
Bristol
John G. Hoffman Emmert RF. Bowlus
R. L. Kelly
Ralph C. Lenhart Jefferson
The
Mutual Insurance Co
Frederick, Md
State of Maryland Office of the
State Insurance Department
Mutual Ins. Co
Fredenck County
Claude A. Hanley
Albert L. Bowers
Bolivar
Bill Esler
Joseph HB. Ganley
Monrovia
Isaac W. Saylor
Union Bridge
Doshis Livestock Market
Frederck
Ray Brown
Wingeld
Lisbon
Ralph C. Lenhart
Jeferson
Vernon E. Heffner, Jr
Admr
Johnsville
Roy E. Everhart
St Mark’s Church
Petersville
G. Vernon Rhoderick
Harvey E. Miller
Emmitsburg
Harlen A. Wiles
Frederick Junction
Lee Ranneberger
Adamstown
John Wm. Crouse
Roy Dern
New Midway
Joseph (Leck) Baugher
South
Mt. Philip
Glenn Trout
Walkersville
Byron Jordan
Long Corner
Howard Co
Dosh
Lester E. Naible
Siversville
Church
Damascus
Mitchel Bay
John Lettice
Bartonsville
Harry L. Davis
Monroyia
Hyattstown
M. W. Sttely
Woodsboro
William
Rob) Barner
Millard C. Zimmerman
Francis
Eiker
Emmittsburg
Brunswick
George BE. Runkles
Rodney R. Kelly
Keller Lime Co
Buckeystown
Joan
Carbaugh
Lewistown
Jefferson Community
Feteferson
Noah E. Cramer
South Market Street
Bath and Electric
Linden Hill
Walnut Street
Linden
Cramer & Son
Scout St Frederick
Gilmore R. Flautt. JR
Gilmore BR. Flautt. JE
Real Estate, Loars & Insurance
North Barker Street
Ralph W. Boyer
Florida
Main Road
Mountaindale
Savage
Cal
Ralph W. Royer
Court Street Tete
Murray C
F. C. Rogers
Rogers
N. Court St
R. L. Zentz
Tel
Fred'k. Co
Hard Rd
Lovely &Run
Elec
Auick
AL Zentz Street Realty
Taneytown, Md
KEY Chev. Sales, Inc
LaSalle
Chevrolet
Chevrolet C. O. E
KEY
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
Patrick Street
P. Luther Rice
Ace
IDEAL
P. Luther Rice & Son
Stewart Hobbes
Stewart
Teal Estate
Bonde
North Court
Harold U. Frush
U Feushour
Harry
Mohle
Monler Real Estate
Howard A. Grosy
New &Ling
Howard A. Gross
Realto
Court St
P. B. Roop
Libertytown
New Near Highway
B. Roop
New Windsor
Keefer
M. Koogs
Snow White
Nion
Pike
Side City
Rosedale
Place
West 7Th St
Keefer M. Koogle
Oil Ave
Murray C. Bohn
Road
Murray C. Sob
G. BH. Mercer
Frederick Ie Dizte
Grayson H Mercer & Son
Tasuran Pythian Castile
Emmert R, Bowlus
Horace M Alexander
Emaiert R Bowlus
David
Griffin
Corraoel
Griffin Insurance
Delly Anse
Peoples Finance CO
North Court St
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