Hood College May Day events crown queen May 7 8
Hood College announces a May Day weekend with a spring show by the Swimming Club on Friday May 7 followed by the May Queen pageant on Saturday May 8 at 2 30 p m. Amalia Heineman of Annapolis will be crowned by Betsy Oehrle of Monongahela Pa. A musical Down In The Valley replaces the usual play and Prince Hood is renamed Princess Hood. The Hood Octet and Dance Club will perform. May 8 includes Lie Horse Snow and the Drill Team. Parents clubs register for meetings and the Father-Daughter banquet precedes the May Day dance A Venetian Spree in Gambrill Gymnasium at 9 p m. A Heritage lecture and Father-Daughter baseball game are also on the schedule. The May Court features ten senior beauties led by Maid of Honor Kathryn Hull and Queen nominee Doris Rencken with the Jester serving for a third year. The Friends of Hood College Library luncheon is set for May 22.
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Hood College
Amalia Heineman
Annapolis
Princess Hood
Betsy Oehrle
Monongahela
Prince Hood
Hood
Gambrill Gymnasium
Kathryn Hull
Newton Heights
Mass
Doris Rencken
Demarest
N. J
Kehne Dies at 35 Former Frederick Man in Florida
Robert Charles Kehne a former Frederick County businessman died at his home in New Smyrna Beach Florida at 3 30 am following a long illness He was 35 born in Frederick County son of Charles H Kehne Sr Buckeystown and Mrs Dallas Kehne He lived here much of his life before moving to Florida in 1952 He attended Frederick High School class of 37 Salisbury State Teachers College served in the US Navy during World War II and earlier lived in Pittsburgh He belonged to the Tunior Fire Company and various veterans groups and was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church He leaves wife Dorothea Staley two sons Robert Kehne Jr and Jeffrey Scott Kehne and several siblings Funeral arrangements by M R Etchison and Son. A deed was recorded for 26 East South Street sale from William Spenseller to William Daniel Slagle for about 6500.
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Robert Charles Kehne
New Smyrna Beach
Fla
Frederick County
Charles . H Kehne
Buckerstown
Dallas Kehne
Motter Avenue
Florida
Ins
Kehne
Kehne Furniture Company
Frederick
Salisbury State Teachers College
United States Navy
Pittsburgh
Tunjor Fire Company
Veterans’ Organization
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mass Dorothea Staley
Robert Keine, Jr
Jeffrey Scott Kehne
G. Spangier Stroup
Shookstown
Bruce L. Reeder
Catonsvile
Mis
Wesley W. Ememons
Philadelpha
Charles Harrison Kehne Jr
Buckeystown
M. R. Etchison and Son
Soviets flaunt huge swept-wing bomber on May Day
In Moscow the Sovietar force unveiled a giant swept-wing jet bomber and 175 new jet fighters during the May Day parade. Premier Georgi Malenkov and Soviet leaders watched as Western observers noted the aircraft as a new type. Observers judged the bomber could carry any weapon produced to date.
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Moscow
Stich
Red Square
Georgi Malenkov
Elkins Named Maryland President Elect For 1950s
Washington reports Dr Wilson H Elkins will become the University of Maryland president at College Park on September 1. He leaves Texas Western College where he has headed since 1949, succeeding H C Byrd who retires to seek a gubernatorial bid. Elkins, 45, will guide a 16,000 student campus with 1,500 faculty, earning 22,500 a year. He emphasizes a blend of humanities and science and supports collegiate sports. He is a Methodist with a wife and two daughters.
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Washington
Wilson H Elkins
el Paso
Texas
Texas Western College
University of Maryland
Rhodes
University
Board of Regents
Baltmore
H. C. Byrd
Elkins
Texas Western
College Park
Thomas B. Symons
Maryland
Unversity of Maryland
Dennis Ant Cue Rey
Byrd
Maiylander
William P Cole
Evans
University of Texas
Cisco High School
Oxford
San Angelo Junior College
Carole
Ann
Margaret Flise
Quake disaster leaves 25,000 homeless in Central Greece
Athens officials report a major earthquake in Central Greece killed at least 20 and injured 130 with over 25,000 rendered homeless. The tremor toppled towns from Sofadhes to Domokos, damaged Volos quay areas, and collapsed the 400-year-old Aghia Athanasios monastery as King Paul and Crown Prince Constantine rushed to Volos to assess the damage.
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Athens Observatory
Paul
Constantine
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Granitsa
Sofadhes
Farsala Karditsa
Domokos
Farsala
Achilles
IE Caesar
Pompey the Great
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Karditsa
Trikkala
Agia Marina
Nenadies
Aghia Athanasios
Calm night at Dien Bien Phu braces French siege
In Hanoi Indochina French forces reported a calm at Dien Bien Phu after rapid raids drove Vietminh from several entrenchments near the fortress. Twenty Vietminh were killed, some prisoners taken, but surrounding forces continued digging trenches and extending holes toward key fortifications.
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Hanoi
Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Ngh
Youth jailed 25 days for expired plates and suspended license
An 18-year-old James William Bartholow of Feagaville received 25 days in Frederick county jail in a Friday night session presided by Magistrate Wilbur FL Sheffield for operating on expired plates and driving with a suspended license. A $15 fine with costs was paid by John M Johnson for a reckless driving charge. Additional cases include two fishermen fined for fishing without licenses and several arrests on various traffic violations.
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Frederick
Wilbur FL Sheffield
James William Bartholow
Feagaville
Peoples Cour
Nathan Dorsey
Tohn M Johnson
RFR
Airy
Robert Storer
Maryland
George Bell
Walkersville
Ldtarry Mosshirg
West Patrick Street
Glenn Butts
Stree
Callateral
Donald L. Gilbert
RFD
James W. Pryor
Monrovia
Falure
Urbana
Lewis Stephen. II
Baltimore
Co. W. Magaha
Storer
Storms Lash Several States Leaving One Dead
A severe storm system lashed the Southwest and Midwest, causing extensive damage across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Iowa. One death was reported, Mrs. Dod Lowell, 73, of Many Louisiana, found near a fence post. six in her home were injured as the storm toppled huts and scattered debris across 23 towns and communities.
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Little Rock
Ayki
Sin
Southwest
Midwest
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missouri
Iowa
Dod Lowell
Nefra
Lowell
Derby Day Forecast Shies Away From Downpours
Weather outlook for Louisville Kentucky on Derby day calls for warm humid conditions with possible showers or scattered thunderstorms. A heavy downpour is unlikely and Churchill Downs could avoid a muddy track, keeping footing reasonable for the eight Derby run.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
May Move To Shorten Hearings
Senate panel debates shortening the McCarthy probe as Mundt signals an approach to curb seven days of under oath hearings. Army Secretary Stevens testifies amid clashes over Lawton’s command at Ft Monmouth and McCarthy’s push for favorable treatment amid probes of alleged Communists and radar center work.
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Washington UI
Sen
Mundt
R-Sd
Sen. McCarthy
It-Wis
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Secretary of the Army
Stevens
Ray H. Jenkins
Army
Karkie B. Lawton
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
McCarthy
Ft Monmouth
Lawton
Grand Jury probes $30,000 lobby fee to Wyatt in Baltimore
The grand jury investigating a $30,000 lobbying fee paid to South Baltimore political leader Joseph M Wyatt by the Associated Mutual Savings Banks of Baltimore has summoned Wyatt and a bank official. Hyman Pressman urged an appearance and suggested the fee related to a 1953 tax cut for mutual banks may violate law prohibiting lobbying as a paid political agent. The timing hinges on whether the fee was contingent on legislative outcomes.
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Baltimore
Joseph M Wyatt
Wyatt
Hyman Pressman
Pressman
Associatern Mutual Savings Banks
Mutual Savings
Poe
May Day flowers brighten Frederick Memorial patients
Hospital Women’s Auxiliary organized a May Day observance at Frederick Memorial Hospital with flowers from staff and a city florist. Brownie Scout troop 35 prepared baskets for patients and children’s ward. several committee members coordinated the effort and ensured the hospital received blossoming tributes. An unrelated note mentions a proposal for a new colored elementary school and education discussions in the Hope Hill area.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Alden BO Fisher
Jennings Barley
Ann Daftin
Tnmier
R. Lee Johnson
Toop
Jame Lanner
Linda Kuin Lochner
Nowers
May Day Celebrations Across Europe Amid Peace Pleas and Parades
May Day featured peace pleas from both sides of the Iron Curtain. In Moscow Bulganin urged avoiding war while Western Europe saw Communist and Socialist rallies. Britain observed lightly, West Germany Italy and Norway kept holidays, and Tokyo Hong Kong and Paris saw varied demonstrations. Rome and Berlin marked notable events with military displays and political speeches.
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Europe
Mostow
Red Square
Nikolai Bulganin
Britain
West Germany
Italy
Norway
Moscow
Moscow Radio
Far East
China
Mao Tze-tung
Peiping
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Shigeu Yoshida
Liberal Party
Paris
Gar de Vinehennes
Hahan
Pice Gest
Newiest
Rome
Lahor
Dei Poppin
Peanle
St Peters Square
Saygastasia
Trial Closing Arguments in Dickenson Case
A military court faced closing arguments over allegations against Corporal Edward Dickenson tied to alleged collaboration with the enemy. The 23 year old from Crathers Neck, Virginia, stands accused after wartime service in Korea. The panel considers max life imprisonment if convicted.
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Cpl
Edward
Dickenson
Def
Hay
Couchuston
Crathers Neck
Westerfav
Dickensan
Korea
Ventias
Temethias
Dukenson
Pittsburgh Strike Forces 2700 AFL Workers Back On Job
The Pittsburgh strike against bus and trolley services ended with a stop-strike order. AFL workers, seeking higher wages, were told to stay on the job for at least a week. Harry Butler of Division 85 announced resumed negotiations with management under public pressure from Mayor Lawrence and AFL CIO leaders.
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Pittsburgh
AFL
Harry Butler
Division 85
Afl-Amalgamated Assn
Pittsburgh Railways Ca
Butler
David L Lawrence
CIO
Warm and Wet Weekend Forecast For May Start
The weather outlook predicts a warm weekend with a chance of a shower today, scattered showers tomorrow, and possible storms on Monday. Sunday will be humid and warm, with easing temperatures by Monday. April weather had been rainy and cold early, turning mild late with 80s possible midweek.
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Huerau
Higher Education Group Meeting Details on Campus
A campus meeting of the Higher Education Group opened with a general session on Freshmen to College Programs and back. Faculty from Western Marsland, Washington College, and Johns Hopkins were noted among speakers, with reports and discussions shaping the afternoon session.
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Mary Bae Yehan Ty Tigheete
Hard College
Gambro Gymnasiun
Earle T. Hawkins
State Teachers College
Towson
Charee
Nistis Iohsions
Agiock
Modern Lancuaces
Peativatmisn Tildebrand
Western Mars
Sxines Painrer
Jonas Hopkins University
Bean John V Makosky
Marsland Association
Banks Merger Approved in Baltimore
Baltimore National Bank plans consolidation with Fidelity Trust Company in a second major Baltimore banking merger. Directors of both banks approved the program yesterday and the merger is subject to stockholders validation.
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Baltimore F
Baltimore
Balmore National Bank
Fidelity Trust Company
Mountain Theater Sets June 23 Opening at Braddock Heights
the Mountain Theater will open June 23 for the summer stock season at Braddock Heights. Community Players board voted to proceed despite weak April ticket drives with about 500 season tickets sold and 200 held by volunteers to be pressured by late May. funds will cover essential bonds and planning as May 12 NYC trip signs director and actors. May 8 board nominations and May 25 membership meeting set.
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Mountain Theater
Braddock Heights
Board of Directors of
Community Players
Braddock Mountain
Don Koll
James Decker
The
New York
Walker
Life
Jamie Charles Crum
Edna Measeil
Charles Phillips
Richard Shoemaker
Mathilde Soloney
Dorothy Langles
Marie Gallup
Philp Harvey
Charles W. Ross
Jie
Resigns to Seek Public Office in Local Race
Eichelberger resigns from the General Accounting Office effective yesterday November 30 to pursue election. Jodas announces Democratic candidacy for municipal nomination cuts. Frenelberger, long in federal service, cites ongoing discussions with voters as he seeks office. Continued on page four.
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Laws
Eichelherger
Jodas
Nomialion Fay Cuts
Fichelberger
Fas
General Accounting Office
Washington
Manson
Frenelberger
Gen
Seatencld for rape at Washington boothlark sentencing
A 1%-4 former Pentagon boothlark was sentenced to 13 to 40 years for raping a 23 year old airline hostess after breaking into her apartment last May. FE Watson Jr., 20, still faces trial on murder charges in the Scott's Hotel for Women incident last July.
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Seatencld
Washington
Pentagon
Boothlark
Sears
Diaience FE Watson Jr
Woon
Alice O Tageert
iScott's
Dulles And Molotov In New Talks
U S Secretary of State Dulles and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov held a secret private huddle in Geneva to discuss Eisenhower's proposal for an international atomic energy pool. They also touched on Korea and Indochina as they proceed with talks during the Geneva conference. Dulles plans a weekend schedule including Walter Bedell Smith and a stop in Milan to meet Prime Minister Scelba on U S Italian issues.
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Geneva
U.S
State Dulles
V. M. Molotov
Carr
Eisenhower
Molotov
Russia
United States
Marcl Jag
U.N. General Assembly
Dulles
Korea
Indochina
Washington
Walter Bedell Smith
U. S
Dulle
Milan
Italy
Mario Scelba
Bishops See Great Upsurge in Church Life
The Methodists Council of bishops reports a surge in church life with broader attendance and new churches opened nationwide and overseas. A church-wide crusade interprets the UN's meaning and urges international disarmament while stressing Christ's power to redeem individuals and society. Bishop Brasharet of Chicago becomes court president, succeeding Bishop Martin of Dallas.
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New York
Methodis Council of Bishops
America
Jesus Christ
United Nations
Charles Wesley Brasharet
Chicago
William C Martin
Dallas
Tex
Babe Ruth League Opens Monday At McCurdy Field
The Babe Ruth League begins Monday evening at six with 13 to 15 year olds representing Rotary Club and Excelsior Sanitary Dairy. Mayor Rice will throw the first ball as the league replaces Pony League and offers a full weekly schedule including matches Price Electric Kiwanis M I Grove Sheliz Rotary Grove Excelsior Kiwanis Stetl. Games are seven innings on the major diamond at McCurdy Field.
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Rotary Club
Excelsior Sanitary Dairy
McCurdy Field
Donald B Rice
Loca Boss
Sia
Price Electric
Kiwanis
M. I Grove
Sheliz
Rotary
Price
Grove
Excelsior
Kivenis
Stetl
Babe Ruth League
Roy D. Moore Dies At Canton Home
Roy D. Moore, 66, once a telegraph messenger who rose to head a major newspaper empire, died today at his residence near Congress Lake Canton. His wife, son, and daughter were at his bedside.
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Canton
Roy D. Moore
Moore
Congress Lake
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Molena
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