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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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May 06, 1957

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Baltimore Judge Presides Over Worthington Home lien case

A Baltimore judge opened an equity suit in Frederick County over a mechanic’s lien to recover 5164,479.70 for renovation of Judge Glenn H. Worthington’s home at Record and West Second streets. Plaintiff contractor J Herman Mock claims costs plus ten percent under a cost based contract. defendant Abs Marga Schmitz contests via multiple final bills and a disputed lien. The trial before Judge Michael Manley is expected to last several days with about 36 witnesses summoned.

Glenn H. Worthington Record and West Second Streets Michael Manley Manley Superior Court Baltimore City Frederick Duoge Patrick M. Schnauffer Sixth Circuit Mountgomery County J. Herman Mock Abs Marga Schmitz Robert E. Clapp Jr Schmitz Mac Joseph W. Urner Mr. Urner Mr. Mock Jetter Chicago Clapp Benjamin B. Rosenstock James McSherry Mock

Woodsboro Re-Elects Its Present Officers

Woodsboro voters re elected current burgess Lawrence Dorsey and commissioners Gail Catshall C roll Wickiess Gilbert Mills with 46, 46, 44 and 42 votes respectively for two year terms. Referendum from last year extended terms from one to two years. Light turnout with several write ins noted.

Lawrence Dorsey Burgess Woodsboro Gail L. Catshall C. Car Roll Wickiess Gilbert Mills Catshall Douglas Nicholson Glen Lenhart Morris Murray

Local Magistrates Qualify For Office

Local magistrates H Reese Shoemaker Jr and Wilbur F Sheffield Jr qualified before Clerk Elis C Wachter for fourth two year terms beginning today, longest ever by Republican magistrates under Governor Theodore R McKeldin. Others qualifying were William H Kennedy of Brunswick and Charles D Gillelan of Emmitsburg with two year terms starting today. Paul M Lite Jr had qualified earlier. Walter J Davis of Frederick and Charles E Fregoe of Myersville were exposed to accept commissions. Edward J Smith was reappointed as substitute magistrate.

H. Reese Shoemaker Jr Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Elis C. Wachter Magis‘trates Theodore R. McKeldin William H. Kennedy Brunswick Charles D. Gillelan Emmitsburg Paul M. Lite Jr Thurmont Walter J. Davis Frederick Charles E. Fregoe Myersville Magisrate Edward J. Smith

Six Acres Woodland Destroyed Near Harmony

A mountain fire burned about six acres of dry woodland near Harmony on Saturday amid extreme dryness. Forest Supervisor Herman Toms cited careless mushroom hunters as the likely cause and noted the area was mostly oak and poplar on land owned by John Leatherman of Middletown. No insured buildings were affected, and authorities warned of continued fire risk with no rain expected.

Harmony Weather Bureau Herman Toms Harmogy Catoctin Mountain Western Union Gambrill Park Toms John Leatherman Middletown Observer

Charter amendments sent to state in Frederick

Copies of eight charter amendments to Frederick's charter were sent to the Secretary of State and the Maryland Department of Legislative Reference after mayor and aldermen approved resolutions in March and after a 50 day wait under municipal home rule. No objections were raised. The major amendment creates a permanent municipal elections registration system. others establish an accounting office rename city register to city treasurer provide a fire equipment trust retirement of fire drivers designate police personnel by mayor and aldermen allow signing checks in mayor's and treasurer's absence. Directors elected four directors of the Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County were re elected for three year terms: William A. Storm R. Ward Stauffer F. Ross Myers and Charles Mec. Mathias fieldover and other listed directors will meet Wednesday for reorganization. The New York Stage Market opened narrowly mixed.

Frederick Aldern Secretary of State Maryland Department of Mutual Insurance Company Frederick County William A. Storm R. Ward Stauffer F. Ross Myers Charles Mec. Mathias Fieldover James Hi. Gambrillard Lincoln BD Engelbrecht William B. Bennett R. Paul Smith Charles H. Remsberg Charles F. Bowers Eugene Thomas

Maryland Men’s Bible Class Convention Ends With Youth Chorus

About 2350 members and guests attended the 28th annual Maryland Federation of Men’s Bible Classes convention in Maryland. Six boys from St. John’s Methodist Hampstead wowed the audience with spirituals at the banquet and afternoon sessions while Herbert W. Bowes of Baltimore was re elected president at the business session.

Maryland Federation of Men's Bible Classes Herbert W. Bowes Baltimore St. John’s Methodist Church Hampstead Donald T. McIntosh Calvary Methodist Church E. William Hall Hall Njustice

Swiss police arrest inspector over wiretap sales

In Bern, Federal Police Inspector Max Ulrich was arrested on charges he sold Egyptian Embassy wiretap material to France. Magistrate Hans Walder said the evidence was heavily incriminating while Ulrich was suspended after a secret probe. The case touches Swiss neutrality and a broader espionage web involving Algerian leaders and French intelligence.

Bern Switerland Max Ulrich Hans Walder Ulrich Mare Marce Mercier Switzerland Rene Dubois Associated Pressi Michael Goldsmith Trst News Walder Plbhe

Nice Spring Weather Seen Across the Nation

Pleasant spring weather with clear skies and rising temperatures was forecast for most of the country. Light showers dotted parts of the central and western regions while the Northwest saw the most widespread precipitation. Texas rivers eased but Red River flooding forced hundreds from homes in Louisiana and threatened land along a 60 mile stretch south of Shreveport.

Associated Press Montana Idaho Pacific Coast Wyoming South Dakota Nebraska Miami Glenwood California Texas Louisiana Red Shreveport Powhatan Clarence

McCarthy Eulogized As Watchman Of Citadel

Senator Joseph R. McCarthy was eulogized in a solemn funeral Mass at St Matthew's Cathedral where more than 1,100 mourners gathered including fellow senators and officials. The service followed a Senate chamber ceremony held two hours earlier. McCarthy, 48, died Thursday from an acute liver ailment.

Washington Joseph R. McCarthy St. Matthew’s Cathedral Senate Chamber McCarthy

Baltimore area federation officers and regional vice presidents named

The document lists Baltimore officials and federation leaders including secretary Raymond E. Hardy treasurer Rev. William C. Harpold and pastor Edward C. Lacher. Regional vice presidents cover Cumberland Allegany Mr Airy Carro Edward Rice Austin Renn Adams town and Frederick Hagerstown Landover and Prince Georges with J Edgar d Gast and J Frederick Kreissig among attendees. Local committee members include Louis Eichelberger Austin Renn and Roy W. Graham among others.

Baltimore Raymond E.hardy William C. Harpold Urbana Edward C. Lacher National Federation J. Walter McKee Cumberland Allegany George M. Free Airy Carro Edward Rice This City Austin Renn Adamstown Frederick Charles J. Eyter Hagerstown Washington Altha Waeman Prince Georges J. Edgard Gast Baltimore City J. Frederick Kreissig Calvary Methodist Church Trunk Louis Eichelberger Frederick County Mr. Trunk Louis E. Eichelberger Preston E. Best George Best Glen E. Biehl Roy W. Graham WK. Testerman Biehl Eichelberger M. KE. Crom LD. Keller Renn Nelson Bohn

Natural Enemies To Overcome Canker Worms At Stronghold

Canker worms devastating oaks elms and apples on Sugar Loaf mountain near Stronghold may be checked by natural enemies beetles and a fly form. Entomologists hired by the park superintendent predict the outbreak will be brought under control without insecticidal spray, preserving birds and the mountain’s balance. Superintendent A M Thomas calls it the worst he has seen in 46 years. Stronghold Inc held its annual meeting with officers re-elected and a review of improvements and finances.

Sugar Loaf Mountain Stronghold Mountain Park A. M. Thomas Thomas Stronghold, Inc Gordon Strong

New Column Encourages Family Protection Planning

The column advises readers to arrange life and protection benefits for dependents, noting how a program can support a wife and children if he dies. It urges all young people to learn planning strategies to secure their family's future.

Israel celebrates independence with massive military parade

Tel Aviv showcased the largest military display in Israel’s history with five miles of marches by all forces. War trophies from Sinai including 34 Soviet tanks and US Shermans highlighted the exhibit as half a million residents watched a two hour spectacle. Paratroopers drew waves of applause while French jets roared overhead. Prime Minister Ben Gurion warned of Gaza fate and urged immigration to the Negev noting Haifa ships carrying 2,600 newcomers. Border fire from Syria wounded three fishermen on the Sea of Galilee marking the seventh border incident since March.

Tel Aviv Israel Esr Sinai Air Force Alexander N. Abramov David Ben - Gurion Egypt Gaza Strip Israe Gulf of Aqaba Ben-Gurion Negev Desert Haifa Sea of Galilee Mth

Three Weeks Bad Weather Moving Out

Rain swollen rivers and streams receded across Texas after nearly three weeks of turbulent weather. A cool air mass moved in north of Texas, clearing forecasts for clear to partly cloudy skies with only Rio Grande Valley showers. Many Wichita Falls families planned to return home as flood danger eased. bridges and crops suffered but a major disaster declaration spurred aid and surveys.

Dallas Texas Weather Bureau Rio Grande Valley Wichita Falls Wichita Lake Halliday Creek Sabine Deweyville Brazos Cleburne Red Cross Eisenhower Eisen

Employment Agency Opens Next to Chat Restaurant

A new employment agency launches beside a chat restaurant known for its coffee corner. The owner says the venture aims to connect job seekers with local opportunities and provide quick placement services.

Jaroslaw Garrison In Revolt

A major riot reported in Jaroslaw southwest Poland drew more than 100 police and troops to quell disturbances just before the weekend. A Warsaw paper described it as a serious outburst against Communist authority with signs of a military mutiny.

Warsaw Jaroslaw Poland Spander Mlodych Kuropieska Army Stargard Szcecin Stettin Loma Tra Brothers

Truman and Boss Scolded During Capitol Visit Birthday Trip

Former President Truman leaves Washington for Independence Missouri for his 73rd birthday, after a week of Democratic strategy sessions and exchanges with President Eisenhower and GOP leaders. He notes a humorous off the cuff jab at Eisenhower drew pushback, while Mrs Truman teased him for the remark. Hagerty calls for reviewing who spent more time away from the White House with Truman averaging 86 days away annually.

Washington Harry Truman Independence Eisenhower Truman Awstaen White House James C. Hagerty Kansas City

Five Day Forecast For Maryland And Delaware

A five day outlook shows total precipitation of one quarter inch or less with scattered showers late in the week. Cool Tuesday and Wednesday give way to a slow warming from Thursday through Saturday. Temperatures run 1 to 3 degrees below normal, with Western Maryland highs 67 to 70 and lows 40 to 48, and other Maryland and Delaware areas generally 70 to 74 highs and around 49 to 54 lows.

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