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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1955

Page

7

Dr Elkins To Address Frederick High Graduates

Dr Wilson H Elkins president of the University of Maryland will address Frederick High School graduates at commencement Thursday June 9 at 11 am in the school auditorium 268 prospective graduates. Superintendent Eugene W Pruitt will deliver diplomas. Special music noted.

Wilson H. Elkins University of Maryland Frederick High School Elkins Maryland Eugene W. Pruitt Frederick Kenneth A. Tyson Linganore-Libertytown Methodist Ministerial Association Charles F. Trunk Evangelical Lutheran Church Middletown High School Edwin 3. Altorn Christ Evangelical , and Reformed Church Patrick Schneutfer Brunswick High School Thurmont High Paul H. McCauley Trunk Walkersville Thch William P. Powell United Brethren Church Harry C. Kettler Emmits- Rare High School Linraln

General Rain Helpful To Maryland's Crops

A general rain fell on Maryland yesterday and last night helping crops and lawns. Intermittent drizzle is expected to continue today. Over much of the state the rain persisted early today with a cloudy cooler forecast for tonight and partly cloudy cool conditions on Sunday.

Associated Press Maryland

J R Yingling Dies Aged 73 At His Home

Jesse Ralph Yingling a Frederick business man died at 824 North Market Street after a four month illness. He was 73 born near Union Bridge and founded Yingling and Son automotive parts and machine shop in 1922. Survived by wife Effie Breighner Yingling two children C Ralph Yingling and Miss Mary E Yingling a brother Delph Yingling and two sisters Gertrude Yingling and Mrs Roy Greer. Funeral arrangements set with E Cline and Son. American League game Chicago at Baltimore postponed on wet grounds.

Jesse Ralph Yingling North Market Street Mr. Yingling Union Bridge John Penelope Fuss Yingling Carrol County Frederick Rieu Kirdte Ing Calvary Methdist ¢Chirch Leaders Bible Kiwanis Club Ofds KR. Yingling and Son Yingling Effie Breighner Yingling C. Ralph Yingling Mary E. Yingling Delph Yingling Lacdhesburg Gertrude Yingling Roy Greer Youngstown Faneral East Patrick Street Frederick Memorial Park E. Cline and Son

Heavy Rains Benefit Flowers Crops and Lawns

The city and county received the heaviest rains since March, aiding gardens and maturing barley and wheat while replenishing dry water supplies. Measured at the airport and State Police barracks, rainfall approached an inch, with only light drizzle forecast to end by afternoon and a partly cloudy Sunday ahead. County Agent Shoemaker expects little overall crop damage, noting alfalfa growth should improve and help offset insect damage in some fields.

Henry R.shoemaker

Salk Critic Faces Trial In Federal Court Case

In Miami, a man who attacked Dr. Jonas Salk faces trial June 27 in Federal Court. Duon H. Miller of Coral Gables and Polio Prevention, Inc. are charged with sending defamatory postcards to oppose polio vaccination. The group allegedly claimed thousands of white coffins would bury vaccine victims. If found guilty, Miller faces up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine per count. the organization faces fines up to $1,000 per count. In Chicago, Louis Wolfson and associates prepare for their Montgomery Ward board debut.

Miami Flaa Jonas Salk Bysset Emmett C Choate Duon H . Miller Coral Gables Polio. Prevention, Inc Majer U.S Salk Polio Prevention, Inc Miller Chicago

Mountain Theater Sold to Community Players Group

Mountain Theater Company, one of Maryland’s oldest summer stock houses, was sold to a group from the Community Players. The ten week season opens June 21 as Mountain Theater Incorporated with Walter Stiles and Lois Stiles directing and acting, and a lease finalized with Potomac Edison interests. The plan includes marionette shows and a six night weekly schedule by pro actors and technicians from Des Moines to New York.

Braddock Heights Community Players Mountain Theater, Incorporated Drs Vomes Walter Stiles Frederick Mountain Theater Olhe Wo Rosenberrs, Jr Potomac Edison My. S'iiles Stilley Wate Robert WH. Helrick Des Moines Mero Stilley Tames Pras Ahuse Tamous Cleveland Playhouse New York City Dyas Westborowen Mass Tomie Tombins Blackdock Shilex Washington James Decker The Maryland Decker Winchester Hall Mountaintop Plas House Civa Vicial StiHey Bradddock Herhts Park Rosenberry Stilless Mathilde Solones Cammaar Payers Charles R. Phillips

Unified Red Command Is NATO Rival in Warsaw

The Soviet Union and seven East European allies formed a unified military command to rival NATO with Marshal Ivan Konev as supreme commander. The pact unites eight nations under a single command for 20 years, with deputies from each country and a Moscow-based headquarters. The treaty aims to deter West Germany’s NATO entry and requires peaceful dispute resolution, while allowing collective defense if attacked. The agreement creates a legal framework for Soviet troops to remain in satellite states under a formal alliance.

Warsaw Poland Soviet Union Ivan Konev Nere Konev Moscow Czechoslovakia Hungary Albania Romania Bulgaria East Germany West Germany Atlantic Alliance Bnmegi Wes East Germany Ove Grotewohl Germany Smet Nikolai Bulganin Bul- Zanin Marshal Trio Yu Savial

Auxiliary To Hospital In Election At Frederick Memorial

Women’s Auxiliary of Frederick Memorial Hospital holds annual meeting at Calvary Methodist. Elected: E C Hartmann president. J D Duve first vice. W Jarboe Grove recording sec. Joseph Stephens financial sec. Max Turner assistant. Two year terms: Robert L Davis second VP. Mary C Hougson third VP. Philip Harvey corresponding sec. Clyde M Honey treasurer. W A B Anders parliamentarian. Reports cite hospital donations, television in private rooms, sun rooms, fans, holiday observances, and new equipment funded by Snow Ball proceeds. Members note 204 total, 14 active committees, 14,529 hours volunteered. New service pins and bars awarded for hours.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Calvary Methodist Church E. C. Hartmann J. D. Duve W. Jarboe Grove Joseph Stephens Max 5. Turner Auuilary Alvs. Hartmann Tolals Frederick J. D. Nuve Az Hartmann Sitz National Hospital Opti-Mre Civitans Crnelles Zonta Club Soroptimists Business Chuh Myre Paul 5

Four Maryland lawmakers fail to claim top expense fund

Annapolis May 14 Only four of Maryland 152 state legislators did not claim the $600 expense allowance for the 1955 General Assembly session. Records show two claimed under 600 and two filed no accounts. Several lawmakers reported high totals with a few over $1,000, including House Speaker John Luber at 1530.60. Gov McKeldin approved Joseph Sherbow to investigate the State Employment Security Department with a reservation pending cost details.

Annapolis Maryland General Assembly Comptroller's Office Sen Turnbull Balito County del. Brewster Balto County del. Lowe Talbot James Darford John Luber Baltimore North D-Talbot Dels See R-Allegany Hahn ¢R-Carroll Six McKeidin Joseph Sherbow State Employment Security Department

Weather Disrupts May Day at Hood College

Rain slows Hood College May Day events as outdoor pageant acts move to the gym. May Queen Margaret Mitchell Kline and court relocate to Gambrick Gym while the rhythmic swimming club performs "Time Splashes On" at Hodgson Pool amid showers.

Frank Keeler Hood College Margaret Mitchell Kline Richard Kline Nancy Miller Patricia Hanna Mes Joan Lewis Lonatin Evelyn Kauffeld Sean Paulik Mrs. Kline Lanne Carleton Princess Hood Judith Armstrong Jane Brainerd Louise Schaffner Nancy Jo Cassebaum Starley Carlson Joyce Laubach Wynnewood Nancy Wilner Hood College Gambrill Gymnasium Mding Club Rhythmic Swimming Club Hodgson Pool

Four Autos In Collision On East Patrick Street

A four car rear end crash on East Patrick Street near Franklin Street injured two cars and damaged two others. Clyde W. Ashiler, Austin W. Green, and Harry B. Shupp were named in the sequence of events investigated by Sgt. Arnold Simmons. Green charged with reckless driving. Miller cited for driving without license. A second incident damaged a parked car on Elm Street. no charges. Two minor collisions on Fast South Street involved Thomas Rawse and Robert Horner with no charges.

East Patrick Street Franklin Street Clyde W. AsHiler Cumberland Lef Harry &. Shupp Big Pool Austin W. Green Trenton N. J Patrick Miller Sergt Arnold Simmons Green Shupp Miler John F Beall RFD Frederick Elm Street Marr MM. Webber Serst Simmons Fast South Street Hamilton Avenue C. W. Bare Thomas F. Rawse Carver Apartments Robert W. Horner Bowie Horner

Vaccine For Million Is Released

Washington reports the Public Health Service cleared 11 Parke Davis vaccine lots for mass use after a safety review. Over a million more children can be vaccinated as state programs resume, with some areas starting Monday and others scheduling second shots for younger students.

Washington Public Health Service Parke, Davis & Co Detroit Parke San Diego Calif Cutter Laboratories Berkeley J. B. Blaskew U. S Leonard A. Scheele Health Service Parke-Davis New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut Virginia Michigan Thrinary Wisconsin Minnesota Towa Utah Colorado Arizona Oregon California New Mexico Alaska Parke, Davis Eli Lilly & Co Indianapolis Scheele

Flagpole Courtesy Gift At Ike Farm In Gettysburg

President Eisenhower admires a new 30 foot flagpole hoisting the Stars and Stripes on his Gettysburg country home front lawn. The Suffolk County Republican Club of New York State gave the pole. Ike and Mrs Eisenhower spoke with reporters while a family gathering marked the weekend visit and Mrs Douds birthday.

Gettysburg Eisenhower Suffolk County Republican Club New York State Washington John S. Doud Denver

Burns at Tuscarora Farm Hurt Two Boys

Jerry Wagner ten and Gary Wagner eight, sons of Edgar Wagner, suffered serious burns from a flash gasoline fire at Lockwood farm in Tuscarora. They were first taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital then moved to Leesburg Hospital by their father. The blaze started when a lighter match ignited gasoline in a pair. The older boy faces possible skin grafts for leg burns while both received care for ankles calves and knees.

Jerry Gary Wagner Edgar Wagner Lockwood Tuscarora Frederick Memorial Hospital Leesburg

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