W F Snyder Dies Here At Age 81 In Frederick
William F. Snyder long time Frederick business man died of a heart attack at his home 127 North Market street aged 81 years nine months and 11 days. He was born August 5 1865 in Germantown Montgomery county and lived in Frederick 58 years. Survived by widow Florence M Walter and children John Jacob Snyder Mrs Charles E Beatty Mrs Brice P Selby plus a granddaughter sister Mary Terese and sisters Gertrude Martin and Jennie Walter. Funeral services Sunday at 3 pm at C E Cline and Son funeral home Mt Olivet cemetery.
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William F. Snyder
North Market Street
Mr. Snyder
Germantown
Montgomery County
Jacob F
Hannah Richter Snyder
Darnestown
Snyder
Frederick
Charles G. Walter
Green
Edward D. Baltzell
Frederick County Fish and Game Protective
Camp Kanawha
Potomac River
Francis Scott Key Council
Knights of Pythias
Florence M. Walter
John Jacob Snyder
Charles E. Beatty
Brice P. Selby
Boyds
Mary Terese
Visitation Convent
Gertrude S. Martin
Jennie S. Walter
Hanover
East Patrick Street
Mt. Olivet
C. E. Cline & Son
Navy to Schedule Games With Top Teams Across Nation
Rep Thomas of Texas urges the Naval Academy to play football against strong teams from every region over the next five years. He questions Navy’s schedule and suggests Congress may act if the department does not respond. A House committee transcript shows officials discussing 1949 appropriation and the need to broaden competition.
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Naval Academy
Teastons
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Congress
House
Navy Departments
Pilavie
Easi
British Policeman Killed by Mine in Haifa Car
Jewish underground planted a mine in a parked car on Mount Carmel in Haifa. It exploded as a police car passed, killing a British policeman and wounding three other officers, an official statement said.
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Jerusalem
Mount Carmel
Haifa
Buyers Flip Cars for Quick Profits in Frederick
Dealers report strong demand for used cars as buyers face 12 to 24 month new car waits. Some resell at about 1000 profit per vehicle, with a few buyers owning multiple cars. Production rebounds slowly, deliveries near two years from prewar peak. prices largely steady as shortages persist.
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Fredericksonian
Omer
Frederick
Man Found Dead In Bed In Centerville
Robert Luther Keeney a 65 year old Centerville resident and Ox Fibre Brush Company employee was found dead in his bed from coronary occlusion about 3 to 6 am. He lived alone but shared meals with Emory Suitely’s family near Woodsboro. A county medical examiner and Deputy Sheriff Austin Murray ruled natural causes. Survived by son Harvey and several siblings. Body at Walkersville funeral home to Grace Lutheran Rocky Hill Sunday for 1 pm service and 2 pm interment.
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Robert Luther Keeney
Centerville
Woodsboro
Ox Fibre Brush Company
Keeney
Emory Suitely
Stitely
Austin Murray
James and
Saran Ellen Keeney
Frederick County
Grace Lutheran Church
Rocky Hill
Harvey
Johnsville
Samuel
Ephraim
Tanerstown
Howard
Frederick
Jesse
Walkersville
James
Sharpsburg
Norman
Paul Pittinger
Union Bridge
Annie Colberts
G. C. Barton
Draft Boards Closed Records Shipped Out
All World War II records of the Frederick county Draft Boards will be shipped intact to a central storage site in Baltimore on Monday. Chief Clerk George C. Slagle has handled the draft records for several weeks in preparation for the move. In a separate note, Fos ter claims damages in a circuit court suit arising from a race horse and lead pony injury after a horse ran into cattle on Route 340 near Jefferson in May 1955. The suit names J A Zimmerman as owner of the cattle.
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Frederick County
Baltimore
Eis
George C. Slagle
Oy Stab
S. Foster
Brunsw
Foster
Route 340
Jefferson
J. A. Zimmerman
Extended Forecast for New York and Middle Atlantic
Weather forecast for the Middle Atlantic states including eastern and central New York for tomorrow through Wednesday. Temperatures average five degrees above normal with cooler conditions Monday or Tuesday. Showers are expected Saturday and again Monday or Tuesday. Average temperatures: north 56, central 61, south 65.
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Middle Atlantic States
New York
North Portion
Central
South
Jenner Calls Markey Counsel On Maryland Recount
Senator Jenner appoints a meeting to reconsider the disputed 1946 Maryland senatorial election. D. John Markey's attorneys were invited to present arguments as 6,624 ballots from Maryland counties are moved to Washington for review while a state wide recount proceeds. The subcommittee includes Senators Bricker and Myers.
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Washington
Jenner R-Indi
Senate Rules Subcommittee On
Maryland
D. John Markey
Herbert O'Conor
Jenner
Baltimore
Bricker
Rohio
Myers
D-Pa
Nitti to Try to Form Italian Cabinet
Rome May 16 President Enrico De Nicola urged Francesco Saverio Nitti, 79, to form a new Italian government. Nitti said he would seek to assemble a cabinet and would decide after assessing parliamentary support for a national unity administration to replace the three party coalition of Alcide De Gasperi.
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Rome
Enrico de Ola
Francesco Saverio Nitti
Financelal
Halian
de Nicolas
Nitti
Ruths Plan California Trip in 1902 Sears-Roe Motor Buggy
Mr and Mrs Jerry Ruth of York Pennsylvania travel in 1902 toward Long Beach California in a reconditioned Sears Roe buck motor buggy. The couple intends to head south toward California where they plan to settle. The vehicle has six tire sets, a five gallon tank, and has logged about 100000 miles.
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Long Beach
Cal
Sears-Roebuck
Jerry Ruth
York
Frederick
California
Injured at Work in Steel Mishap at E. B. Shipler Co
Hobart Leon Jones, an employee of the E. B. Shipler Company, injured his ankle when a piece of steel fell on him Thursday at work. He is convalescing at home in Chiton and expects to remain home for a few days. The injury is considered minor.
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Hobart Leon Jones
E. B. Shipler Company
Chiton
Americans Claim First Blood in St Andrews Foursomes
The Walker Cup team defeated Ireland's Ceol Eaing and Joe Carr 3 and 2 in the Scottish foursomes, with Ted Bishop and Skee Riegel securing the win for the Americans.
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St. Andrews
America
Ted Bishop
Skee Riegel
Ceol Eaing
Joe Carr
Post Office In Frederick Adopts Daylight Saving Time
The Frederick post office switches to daylight saving time on Monday enabling earlier morning mail delivery to businesses and residents. Mail arrives to the post office around 7:30 to 7:40 a.m. DST, with city carriers departing about 9:25 a.m. DST. Parcel, money orders, CODs, and postal savings hours adjust to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. DST. stamp and parcel windows run 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. DST.
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Frederick
Guy K. Motter
Brunswick
District J of Columbia
Thurmont
iThe Financial Division
Houtes
Hollywood Called Red Center in Un-American Probe
Hollywood hearings of the House subcommittee on Un-American Activities intensify with Viktor Kravchenko’s appearance. Adolphe Menjou Rupert Hughes and Jack Warner are named amid claims of communist influence in film. Kravchenko faces subpoena and possible 24 hour surveillance while threats against him are reported.
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Los Angeles
House
Subcommittee
Hollywood
Adolphe Menjou
Rupert Hughes
Jack Warner
Viktor A. Kravechenko
Kravchenko
Beverly Hills
Lee R. Brooks
J. Parnell Thomas
Washington
Thomas
U. S
Kravcchenko
Brenjou
America
Hughes
Russia
Communist Party
Warner
Telve
American Youth For Democracy
Hiller
Cincinnati Reds
Navy Budget Hit: 11 Percent Cut Targeted in Reductions
Washington reports that the Howe Appropriations Committee trimmed 377 million from Truman’s Navy request, aiming to reduce both military and civilian personnel by about 40,000 and urging closure of some establishments. It preserves research and aircraft funding while hinting at broader savings and readiness measures.
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Truman
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Ittee
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Forrestal
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Taber
C O Revolutionizes Railroad Schedules in Chesapeake and Ohio
Cleveland May 16 C O unveils pocket size cardboard calculator for its schedules. Two angular covers and rotating discs show station names and train numbers for eastbound and westbound travel. Ends with arrival and leave windows to simplify route planning beyond traditional timetable glare.
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Cleveland
Chesapeake & Ohio
Eastpound
Cincinnati
Tax Break Split By State Property Rules
The Nation Today explains how couples in 10 community property states can split income to lower federal taxes, while couples in 38 non property states pay higher taxes. Examples compare Jones in Texas and Smith in New York, with lawmakers proposing uniform reductions across all states. Congress may act next year.
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Asher
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Idaho
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New Mexico
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Oklahoma
Oregon
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Texas
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New York
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The
Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Road Closures and Renaming Near Hagerstown Ends
Road work renamed Frederic County section of the highway from five miles east of Hagerstown to Route 49 near Catoctin Country Club. One lane surfacing is complete and the road is expected to reopen soon after shoulder placement.
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Frederic County
Trafic
Hagerstown
Catoctin Country Club
Walkersville Lions Charter Night Hosts Dinner Dance
The Glade Valley Lions Club of Walkersville and Woodsboro held its second charter night at Catoctin Country Club with guests from Frederick and Thurmont Lions Clubs. H Barrick, 1st vice, and Alton Whitmore served as MC. The Tin Can Quartet including Charles Webber and Harvey Werking performed. Allen Nicodemus and J E Stoner provided readings. Frederick Lions members attended, and music was by Joe Stephens and his orchestra.
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Glade Valley
J Harold Hooper
Allen Nicodemus
Herman Chubisch
Joe Steiphens
Disturbance at SERF Club Up for License Hearing
Officers testified no disturbance inside the SERF Club on May 3 into May 4, while neighbors reported street noise and a jammed roadway. Licenses officials heard about a second anniversary event with about 500 attendees, free food and beer, with no direct internal disruption cited.
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West Pat Street
Hechard M. Mucharias
Omcer Ellis Carty
Frederick
Carly
Spt
Ben Phebus
Carty
Phobus
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Jesse N. Smith
Fred Straley
Rosemstock
Smith
G. F. Waltz
Charles S. Wiles
William Wachter
Pennsylvania
Francis Wagner
Edwin MacGill
T. West Craggett
Altney
Auto collision injures Bolivar man on South Market Street
In the 400 block of South Market Street Thursday afternoon, a Bolivar man Francis C Clark and his wife were in a northbound car when a car driven by Stanley B M Musgrove emerged and collided. Clark sustained minor injuries and both vehicles sustained front end damage. no charges were filed.
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South Market Street
Francis C. Clark
Bolivar
South Market ‘Street
Stanley B M Musgrove
Southstreet
New York
Musgrove
Clark
Charles Beil
Baltimore Politicians Debate City Plight May 16
Baltimore eyes division over reasons for fiscal distress as retiring Mayor McKeldin and Governor Kalmdin spar over tax powers and franchise bills. Legislators back state action while a public carrier plan draws strong support and opposition.
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Baltimore
Altimore Financiall
Theodore R. Mc
Lane
Annapolis
Me‘Keldin
Two Killed and Two Wounded in Washington Courthouse Shootout
A gunman wounded and killed several people at a Washington DC courthouse after demanding a denied bar admission fee refund. Patrolman Hubert Estes and guard Cecil Clig died. Ray Devendorf clerk George Dalzell and another victim were wounded as officers pursued the suspect through the streets. The assailant, an unidentified Black man, fled after the brief exchange.
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Aa Association
Ryspal Court House
Xl Hubert Estes
Ray Devenders
District of Columbia Bar Association
George W. Dalzell
Chevy Chase
Cecil Clig
Dalsell
George Clemons
Dalzell
Walter Bramhall
Moberly Jr. Dies in Johnstown After Illness
Edmund F. Moberly Jr., born June 3 1882 in Frederick, died at Memorial Hospital Johnstown Pa after complications from surgery. He was a Carnegie Hainois Steel Co project engineer at the Lorain plant and longtime Johnstown Leader contributor. Surviving are three children Rose Carpentier Robert L Moberly John A Moberly and three grandchildren. Funeral details to be announced in Frederick with services at Mt. hope chapel.
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Edmund F. Moberly
Frederick
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Mr. Moberly
Edmund F
Ada A. Toberiy
Frederick Boys
Carnegie Hainois Steel Co
Lorrain
Moberly
Munsey
Argosy
Miss Rose Lamar
Lamar
United States Air Corps
Italy
Rose Carpentier
Robert L. Moher
John A. Moberly
Clearfield
Sandra Carpentier
John A. Moberly, Jr
Marla Moberly
Beulah D
Senate Debates Move to Bring Up Tax Bill
Senate leaders planned to bring up the tax bill on March 16 with GOP support to delay action. The move hinges on securing sufficient votes to advance the measure.
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Senate
Todar
Armories to Wai napolis May 16
Major General Milton A. Reckord disclosed yesterday that construction of new state armories will have to wait until the question of universal military training is settled.
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Wainapolis
Milton A. Reckord
Pneumonia Protection Spray Reported by Bacterial Society
Philadelphia May 16 a report from the Society of American Bacterial Igists describes a fine spray inhaled by mice that partly protects them against pneumonia. The finding is noted as preliminary and under study.
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Philadelphia
Society of American Bacterial Eigusts
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Markey Counsel
Red Main Center
Fleet
E. C. Valentine Company
East Eishth Street
United Rescue
By James Marlow
Walkersville Lions
Bar Sheets Association
E. F. Moberly, Jr
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