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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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May 08, 1956

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Frederick County Board of Education Names New Leaders

Joseph F Rhoderick a Frederick businessman was unanimously elected president of the Frederick County Board of Education succeeding George C Rhoderick Jr. Dr James A Sensenbaugh was formally elected superintendent of schools effective August 1, and Mrs William D Powell was elected vice president. The board also appointed Chase C Gove Jr Fred S Kefauver and others, with staff reshuffles and reappointments across clerical and instructional roles. VE Day observed in Paris as French and allied forces honor fallen soldiers. The rector of St Thomas Episcopal Church in Garrison Forest dies at 68. Maryland and Delaware frost warnings predict subfreezing temps with risk to fruit crops and tomato plants. scattered frost expected tonight and early tomorrow with warmer conditions later in the week.

Joseph F. Rhoderick Frederick Walkersville J. F. Rhodenck Powell James A Sensenbaugh Sensenhaugh Baltimore Eugene W Pruitt Sensenbaugh Chase C. Gove Jr Near New Mariket George C. Rhoderick Fred S. Kefauver Middletown W. Claude Lutman Brunswick Ross V. Smith Thurmont Paul Wise Lewistown Ruth Trout Pauline Bowlus Barbara Ford Shirley Thompson Ruby Wilt Virginia D Kles Paul L. Vostmaster Robert E. Clapp Jr Lewis B. Bader Russell Mohler Leslie Rippeon Owings Mills Philip James Jensen St. Thomas' Episcopal Church Garrison Forest Noble C. Powell Maryland Delaware Weather Bureau Frederick County

Six Dog Bite Cases Prompt City Crackdown in Frederick

Frederick police chief Charles V Main announced a crackdown on owners of roaming dogs after six bite incidents since May 1. Dogs at large will be seized and placed in the dog pound and owners will be prosecuted using identifying tags on the animals. Roxie Ann Wisner, 9, of DeGrange Street, was among the latest bite victims and received a hospital shot.

Frederick Charles V. Main Harry Phelps Roxie Ann Wisner DeGrance ‘Street Frederick Memorial Hospital

Gift to Apple Library Surpasses One Year Goals

The Friends of the Library report 350 dollars donated by T Guy Duvall in memory of Rosa V Duvall boosts annual gifts past 1300. Katharine Dutrow notes 44 406 books toward a 45 000 goal, with future aims at 60 000 volumes. Remarks from Andrew G Truxal and Virginia Canfield accompany the luncheon. Cemetery Co directors elected to replace a relocating member. County Commissioners receive two bids for three used cars, none for a 1951 model. irregular stork market report closes.

Joseph Henry Apple Library Friends of the Library Katharine Dutrow Andrew G. Truxal Durrew Virginia Canfield Goucher College

Can Control Bomb But Not The Weather

ENIWETORK FP A show of man's power the H bomb waited today for a weather window. The shot scheduled for Thursday has been postponed twice due to strong winds at all altitudes, raising fears of radioactive debris escaping the danger zone. Three B52 jets stand by to carry the bomb toward Namoo Island in Bikini Atoll, as weather conditions dictate the exact timing. Deeds recorded show multiple property sales around $15,900, $9,500, and $8,000 in the area. County treasurer James He Falk and aides moved into a refurbished office on the first floor of the courthouse. Frank Costello has been ordered to surrender next Monday for income tax evasion after two more federal court moves.

Frederick County Gambrill State Park Eniwetork Cherokee U. S Eniwetok Namu Island Bikini Atoll Jada Development Corporation Richard F. Berendt West Seventh Street College Estates Ruth R. Flautt Paul P. Reid West All Saints Street William M. Thomas Carl H. Rauschenberg Woodville George L. Twentey Jr Louis Twentey Yellow Springs James He Falk Circuit Court Court House Costello New York FrankCostello

I More Polio Shots To Be Given On Thursday

The county health department will administer the first and second shots of the Salk anti polio vaccine to about 300 children at Winchester Hall starting at 9:30 a.m. Dr Forbes Burgess said a new vaccine supply from the State Department of Health allows the scheduling of these inoculations, which require advance parental appointments.

County Health Department Winchester Hall Forbes Burgess State Department of Health

Maryland Crops Progress Despite Unseasonal Cool Weather

Maryland crop reporters note cool spring weather slowed plowing and insect activity in northern counties while oats barley and wheat show good growth across the state. Early plantings on the Eastern Shore advance with green peas and tomato plantings underway and alfalfa fields increasing despite flea beetle activity in southern areas.

College Park Maryland Maryland - Delaware Delmar Peninsula Allegany County Crop Service Delaware Talbot Prince Georges Aspara

Eight Firemen Injured In Downtown Baltimore Blaze

Eight firemen were injured when a six alarm blaze gutted Hopkins Furniture Show Rooms and damaged adjacent top floors. Five men required hospital treatment. three were treated at the scene. Most injuries came from shattered glass as crews battled flames and smoke.

Baltimore Hopkins Furniture Show Rooms Lee's Auction Rooms

Five Day Forecast for Maryland and Delaware

Five day forecast shows warm Wednesday afternoon near Adamstown with a warming trend through Thursday then cooler Friday. Total rainfall expected around 4 tenths of an inch. State traffic safety meeting called by Governor McKeldin to be held Thursday at noon in Baltimore.

Maryland Delaware Fair Austin P. Renn Adamstown Frederick County Ateend McKeldin Mass Baltimore Paul E. Burke The Mary and Traffic Safety Commission Delbert Null

Algerian farm owner refuses to quit amid rebel attacks

Roger Rousset runs three farms south of Constantine in Algeria where rebels have killed livestock and damaged irrigation. He vows to stay, trusting pacifist aims but endorsing force to restore peace as attacks continue on European settlers and farms.

Constantine Algeria France Roger Rousset Rousset Ile Rous

Sitting Judges To Be Opposed In November Ballot

In Montgomery County Maryland the two Republican nominated judges Kathryn Lawlor and Thomas M. Anderson face general election opposition from Charles M. Irelan and Alfred D. Noyes. Irelan, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, led the Democratic ticket with 12,591 votes, while Noyes garnered 11,074.

Rockville Montgomery County Kathryn Lawlor Thomas M. Anderson McKeldin Charles M. Irelan U.S. Atttorney District of Columbia Alfred D. Noyes Lawlor Anderson Ivelan Noyes

Normal morning lows and afternoon highs across Maryland and Delaware

Normal weather for the area shows morning lows near 40 degrees in western Maryland and the lower 40s in eastern Maryland and Delaware. Afternoon highs range from the upper 60s in western Maryland to the low 70s in eastern Maryland and Delaware.

Maryland Delaware Maryand

Knife Wielder Sentenced in West All Saints Bar Stabbing Case

Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr. sentenced Raymond E. Gray of Avattstown to two years in the Maisland Correctional Facility after a trial in Trivial Magistrate's Court. Gray was convicted of stabbing Robert S. Moore during a tavern altercation on April 20, with Moore operated on for a punctured wound. Detective Ellis Carty led the investigation as trials also included multiple other local arrests for traffic and public drunkenness.

Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Raymond E. Gray Avattstown Maisland Robert S. Moore West All Saints Street Gray Moore Frederick Memoria Ona Ellis Carty

Tydings Edges In Primary In Maryland Senate Race

In Maryland 76 76 ties in unit votes left the popular tally decisive. Millard Tydings, 66, claimed a Senate seat bid over George P. Mahoney, with 189,851 to 133,168 votes in 1271 of 1277 precincts. Senator John Marshall Butler led in Republican renomination, while Kefauver faced an uninstructed delegation for president. Recounts and canvasses loom as Mahoney trails by thousands.

Baltimore Millard Tydings Senate George P. Mahoney Mahoney John Marshall Butler Butler Sen McCarthy R-Wis State Department Alahoney Maryland Baltimore County Estes Kefauver Kefauver Chicago Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Richard IE. Lankford Dstrict Harold Setheron Edward T. Miller Jr James P.S. Desereus Dewitt S. Hyde Edward Garmats George H Fatlon Samuel N. Priedet Tsdings Buller Earl Knepper Henry J. Laquedry

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