Brutal murder and robbery tied to Chester man
The body of Melville Knight, a Chester resident from a respected family, was found near Judge Mussetter’s lane after a brutal stabbing through the heart and head blunt-force blows. Authorities suspect a robbery motive as two Black men fled in Knight’s new sedan, with a small money bag missing about six dollars and $100 to $180 reportedly carried. Police broadcast alerts as investigators reconstruct the assault and locate suspects.
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Stetsade
Orephans Co Heyes Pootoa
Lame
Roy Mothner
Qiman
Add
Sher Hiltner
Chester
Knight
Ays
Sherif Hiltare
Smith
Hurck
Tate More
Baltimore
Bright
Sheri Ultner
Thessau
Knight Javon
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Judge Mussetters
Institute of Christian Workers at Mt Airy Mount Airy program
Ministers from Carroll County churches plan religious education courses under the Carroll County Council of Religions Educator. Courses include God in Children in Christian Growth by Mary Weagley and Christ in Worship by George Westminster. Local pastorsFearnow and Tulip Edwards will teach The Church and Great Characters of the Bible. Cooperating congregations spanMount Romery Chapel to Damascus and New Market with many churches listed.
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Megatary
Mies
Mary Weagley
Westminster
George Mather
jWeetminter
Edwards Paste
Cylvary
Fearnow
Traitalo & Church South
Institute
Mount- Romery Chapel Methodist Protestant
Kemptown M
New Market
MOE
Prospect Moe
Howard Chapel
Pleasant Grove
Freedom Mee
Taylorsade
Poplar Springs
Wintela Moe
Damascus ME
Jennings Chapel
Salem ME
Fire Extinguished After Burning Over Four Acres
A forest fire on Catocta mountain near Fishing Creek Camp was extinguished by CCC workers under Marion Rice around 2:30 PM. The blaze burned about four acres of log debris and slash. favorable wind pushed it toward an open field. No injuries reported. another weekend call was a false alarm. no fire near Myersville.
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CCC
Fishing Creek
Catocta Mountain
S LL
Marion Rice
Frederick Counts
Tao A Hale
Myersville
Murder Scene Near National Highways Involving Local Residents
A man was found dead near the Honeybee area after an automobile overturned and appeared to have returned to the National Highways site. His hat and torn clothing lay nearby as Sheriff Muliner reported a resident witnessed the vehicle leaving the scene. Judge Mussetter ordered an inquest with John Waltz acting as coroner and the body sent to Cheater ifer burial for burial.
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Jfo
Mussetter S Fatin
Toures
Ani Tre Bodso
Musetter Coute
Murider
Dudge
John Waltz
Sew Market
Mew Market
Cheaterifer Bural
Maryland General Announces Summer National Guard Maneuver Plan
The Twenty-Second Aviation Corps and Maryland National Guard units prepare for summer drill at Catnip United Cascade, with details on regimental training weeks, air shows, and camp locations. Command succession cited, including General Marion A. Hechkard and Brig. Gen Amos W. Woodcock, as units assemble from Frederick to Camp I tenre for a multi week period ending August.
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Distion Aviation Corps
Wall
Nera Fe Petrie Field
Vibosthatner
Ahntick
Marion A. Hechkard
Catnip
Cascade
Avila Amt
O National Guard
Badi
Gap
Darst
Ibs
John Markey
Sechon
Redwick
Mager
Charles Masso
Frederick
Jonbin
Othe National Guard
Rechard
Iitenre
Lis
Trst
Summier
Camemander
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Candy Tithen
Mead
Mead+ quarters Compins
Woodtuin
van Balty Saat Mae
Didiantawn
Roosevelt court plan faces July decision in Senate
Senate Judiciary members including Ashurst and Demetrat Arion pressed belief that Roosevelt court proposals would be laid before the public by mid July. The administration intends to test the plan as broadcasters prepare opposition views this week. Senator Glass and Senate leaders schedule broadcasts to present supporting arguments on Monday night and later.
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Ashurst
Demetrat Arion
Senate
Roosevelt
Tos
Chatenany
Thal
Heo
Glass
Virginia
Senat Magorty
Hobersoty
Hobersoty Oof Arlowalt
Dewnte
Verinite Addres
Leesburg Man Dies After Violent Fight
Leesburg Virginia March 28 One man is dead and a second badly wounded after an altercation in a Leesburg home. Wallace died by his own action after a furious fight with Ollie Mallen. Wallace suffered throat injuries and other wounds before his body was found in a vacant lot half a mile from the scene. Mallen survived with serious injuries and is hospitalized. Police report the trouble began when Mullen tried to intervene in a quarrel between Wallace and his wife.
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Leesburg
Loudoun County
Lir Wallace
Ollie Mallen
Wallace
Sid Walliver
Mallen
Wath
Mindsen
Mullen
Barn Fire Sweeps Three Sheds Killing Animals and Feeder Structures
A large bank barn and three outbuildings at Arrait and Hernard Ge Sheet- Pendelma near Walder draugh burned early Sunday. The blaze claimed horses, a coat of corn, and numerous chickens. Firefighters rushed crews to shield the dwelling, but rafters collapsed and a man died amid efforts to save the interior. A chemical delivery and water pool attempts failed due to elevation and pool access, leaving the barn and allied structures a total loss.
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Stravecick
Arrait
Hernard
Dorothy Haugh Doaupiter
Ynant
Ab Bhiee
Mate
Hater
Howe
Nine Men Die in Pennsylvania Coal Mine Explosions
Near Farpais Pennsylvania two blasts trapped nine miners in a northwestern Pennsylvania coal mine operated by North American Mining and Sinking Company. Rescue teams pulled four survivors but the other five were killed as a jet and second blast occurred. The mine runs a six day week and employs over 600 men, with many locals away for Easter.
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Farpais
Pennsylvania
Holt
Narthewe’ Mining and Lyehange Company
Sothinutes
Eaxaplooms
Todas Bor
State Bureau of Mines
Canulitusa
Memorial Service At Scene Of New London Explosion
Memorial services were held at the New London scene for 18 teachers and staff plus 455 pupils and the contractor killed in the explosion. Survivors and families gathered as authorities counted losses and pledged to investigate. Damaged property losses were estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars, partially insured, with the old Duvall farm barn among the buildings destroyed and several livestock perished.
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New London
Texas
Woc Shaw
Nugps Todas
Duvall Place
Pleasant
Mokon
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