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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

2

Three Frederick youths held in mass car thefts

Three adults and a juvenile tied to mass larcenies from 30 cars were jailed in Frederick. Jeannie Kline 19 Charles William Williams 28 and Lee Franklin Weddle 38 plus a 15 year old under Juvenile Court jurisdiction faced tampering charges relating to Roy Gavers 217 East Patrick street auto theft.

Frederick Jeannie Kline West Third Street Charles William Williams East Fifth Street Lee Franklin Weddle East Seventh Street Roy Gaver East Patrick Street Kline Frank Dorsey Dan Swomley Alton Twentey Gaver Carroll Creek Canucks Duke Williams Weddle Reno Six Sergt Ben Phebus Nwentey Twemey Fred Straley Phobus

Four Suspects Linked to Local Auto Theft Ring

The chief acknowledged some evidence tying a quartet to wholesale car pilfering in Frederick. One or more may have participated in a wave of unauthorized car use, with thefts including Mrs Maxine Davis Gosnell’s vehicle and a Key Chevrolet sedan. License plates were swapped on recovered cars, with Gosnell’s plate altered and Baltimore plates later found on a stolen sedan.

Frederick Maxine Davis Gosnell Braddock Heights Chevrolet Sales Co Appeals Edward 5. Delaplaine Gosnell Chevrolet West Church Street Baltimore

Few plan college in Hagerstown graduates survey

A survey in Hagerstown shows only 71 of this spring’s high school graduates intend to attend college next fall. About half of these plan to study at the University of Maryland with most others in Maryland schools. Principal James E. Solt called the 20 percent rate typical for a city of this size.

Hagerstown Maryland University of Maryland James E. Solt Haglerstown High

Engaged Miss Gloria Irene Morgan to Charles David Hoffman

Gloria Irene Morgan and Charles David Hoffman become pledged in engagement. Gloria is the daughter of Mrs. Mary F. Morgan of Frederick and engaged to Hoffman, son of Mrs. Effie Hoffman of Frederick and the late Carlton E. Hoffman. No wedding date set. The article also notes a tiger preying on women and children despite strength.

Gloria Irene Morgan Mary F. Morgan West Fifth Street Charles J. Morgan Frederick Gloria Irene Charles David Hoffman Baltimore Effie Hoffman Carlton E. Hoffman

Poolesville P T A Meeting Reports May 5

The May meeting of the Poolesville Parent Teachers Association was held May 5 in the school auditorium. Officers for next year were elected and speakers discussed dental hygiene and the future of the dental program. A TB x-ray plan and library funding were announced along with stage curtains and a safety talk. Princess Margaret met Pope Pius XII in a private audience at Vatican City.

Poolesville Parent-Teachers Association Paul FE. Paxton Roy H. Bridger Montgomery County Health Department Harry B. McCarthy University of Maryland Richard C. Leonard Maryland W. L. Ellicott Montgomery County Ellcott Health Department Association Board of Education Russell Umstead John R. Spates Leo Roberson Paul Vatican City Pius XII Margaret of England

Not Half Safe Arrid Ad Promotes Creamogen Deodorant

A 1949 New York feature touts Arrid with Creamogen as a long lasting deodorant. The ad features Doreen Kelley of New York and Wilmington, Delaware, claiming 1 to 3 day perspiration control, odor elimination, and skin friendly formula. It promises a full refund if not convinced and lists a 39 cent price plus tax.

New York N. Y Doreen Kelley Wilmington Delaware

Pontiff visits England amid Protestant protests

A Roman Catholic Pontiff visits England for the first time in over 25 years, while Margaret leads protests from Protestant groups opposing the visit. The scene underscores heightened religious tensions during the visit.

Margaret England

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