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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

6

Girl Sentenced to Ten Days in Jail for Larceny

Sobbing 18 year old Katherine Lescaleet of Harmony Grove was jailed for ten days after a larceny conviction before Magistrate Alton Bennett. Her fiance said they planned to marry next week. A separate case for 17 year old Robert Lee Stevens was postponed in absence of the States Attorney. Stevens faced assault and battery charges with bond set at 500, later res extended. Peace disturbance charges linger against Stevens and Harold Lydard. LeRoy Thompson and Helen Dorsey were fined for peace disturbance. A woman was charged with interfering with officers. James Holesbee and Floyd Corum forfeited collateral under separate citations.

Katherine Lescaleet Harmony Grove Alton ¥. Bennett Robert Lee Stevens Route 4 Assant Harold Lydard West South Street Stevens Lydard LeRoy Thompson Helen Dorsey Plan Offi Simmons Rentzeil James Holesbee Jefferson Charles W. Magaha Floyd Corum Jeffe

Arrests and fines notable in Frederick court records

The News reports multiple local incidents. Willie Proctor and George Crum paid fines for drunkenness, while Mitchell Mansfield was jailed for intoxication after arrest. A young Lescabet girl, aged 18, faced a theft conviction for taking a dress suit, skirt, and blouse from Mrs. Catherine Blank with a $25 fine and costs or ten days in jail affecting an upcoming wedding.

the News Frederick Martin Kanade Willie Proctor George R. Crum Mitchell Mansfield George Hoffman Catherine Blank West Seventh Street Blank

Indictments Allege Coal Firm Neglect After Centralia Mine Disaster

Nashville May 14 A Washington County grand jury returned two indictments against Centralia Coal Company for willful neglect after the Centralia No 5 mine explosion March 25. The firm is accused of failing to provide sufficient air and to dust the mine properly to curb dust explosions.

Washington County Centralia Coal Company Centralia

Plosions and raging blaze claim workers in disaster

The blast and fire killed several company employees, many dying from asphyxiation or leaping from windows to escape. Witnesses report a chaotic scene as flames engulfed the building and rescue attempts continued.

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