Montgomery County Man Is Murdered
James Pete Lowe 26 of Cedar Grove was fatally stabbed along Route 240 near Hendersons Corner north of Gaithersburg. Police question Clifford Yakley 30 as a possible suspect. no charges filed. Lowe reportedly mistreated his wife. Yokley had a May warrant for disorderly conduct. Body moved to Gartner funeral home. death ruled due to stab wound to the heart. Survived by wife and several children. Lowe worked as a landscape gardener for his uncle Gilbert Lowe in Gaithersburg. Police continue questioning Yakley and seek the weapon.
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James
Pete” Lowe
Cedar Grove
Henderson’s Corner
Meadowbrook
Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
Clifford Yakley
Lowe
Yokley
Yakley
Washington Grove
Gartner Funeral
Frank J.broschart
Gilbert Lowe
Lawrence Hawkins
Yokey
Rev John William Ott Dead in Hagerstown at 77
Funeral services set for Tuesday in Hagerstown for Rev John William Ott who died yesterday at his home. A native of Rocky Ridge Frederick County he served 30 years as pastor of St Mark's Lutheran Church and led the Lutheran Synod of Maryland from 1934 to 1937. Survived by son Lyman Ott. The cornea of the human eye consists of five layers.
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Ott
Hagerstown
John William Ott
Rocky Ridge
Frederick County
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Lutheran Synod of Maryland
Lyman Ott
Pretty Shoulders Become Show Offs in Summer Fashion
New York NBA style pairing blouses and skirts targets budget minded shoppers. White broadcloth lace trim and ruffled blouses pair with plaid or solid cotton skirts with elastic waists for a practical look. Wishard named acting postmaster. Wishard to succeed Thompson on June 1. EPSIE KINARD NEA Fashion Editor recommended as acting postmaster of Waynesboro post office.
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New York
NBA
Waynesboro
Wishard
W. A Thompson
Music Clubs To Hold Contest For Composers
Hagerstown Maryland convention of the Maryland Federation of Music Clubs announces a contest for young composers under 30 with a $100 prize. Meeting for its 24th annual session, the group elected Mrs Robert E Clapp of Frederick as president and named officers including Mrs Henry C Swearingen of Cumberland first vice president Mrs G Franklin Onion of Baltimore treasurer Mrs Harold H Nesbitt of Baltimore recording secretary and Mrs Ignatius Bjorlee of Frederick corresponding secretary.
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Hagerstown
Maryland Federation of Music Clubs
Station Here Looted of $480
The Colonial Service Station at Seventh and Market streets was looted late Saturday night. Cash reported around $480 and five or six automobile fines were taken by proprietor Preston E Long. Entry appeared to be gained through a window broken during the closing hours.
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Colonial
Market Streets
Preston E Long
al. Long
Elmer Bo Long
John Haris
Mr. Long
Robbery at Local Station Hints Inside Knowledge
A tin covering over an entry line was forced loose and a tie lock box opened. The currency, Friday and Saturday receipts, was taken before authorities were alerted. Police and the sheriff’s office initiated an investigation, with no further reports by Sunday. The station owner suspects an insider familiar with premises.
Sheer Marquisette Tailored Curtains
Curtains listed with multiple width and length options including 63 to 108 inch widths and 50 to 88 inch lengths. Measurements show varied pair configurations and sizes in a catalog-like display.
Maryland Tops Cancer Society Campaign Target
The Maryland division of the American Cancer Society exceeded its 1949 campaign goal with a state lead in completion and high readership. Campaign Chairman George P Mahoney announced that with 250,367 dollars in incomplete county returns, Maryland could exceed the 250,000 dollar goal by up to 25 percent, led by Frederick County being first to top its quota.
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Baltimore
Maryland
American Cancer Society
George P Mahoney
Mahoney
G. Cicetti
Frederick County
James McSherry
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Frederick, Md
E. Patrick Sr
Frederick
Mone Wil
Eliin’s Haberdashery
Francis Scott Key
Gea
United Nations General Assembly
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Spain
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Wien
Adele Baie
Better Homes Equip. CO
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the News
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Fourth Street
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