All Saints Rector To Leave Here
Rev Samuel Johnston, rector of All Saints church Frederick, will leave for St Andrew's in Wellesley Massachusetts at end of July after ten years here. He has led youth work, civic involvement, and war service programs and holds church leadership roles regionally. He and his wife and two daughters plan to move to Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel 5. Johnston
All Saints Church
St. Andrew's Church
Wellesley
Mass
Frederick
Uly
Mr. Johnston
Episcopal Church
All Saints’ Church
Reisterstown
Diocese of Maryland
Johnston
Episcopal
All Saints
Virginia Theological Seminary
Edward T. Helfenstein
Garrison
Baltimore County
Frederick County
Independent Hose Company No. 2
Special Services Committee
Red Cross
Frederics Recreation Council
AEO
Court Street
Camp Detrick
USO
Convocation
Cumberland
Roanoke
National Youth Commission
The
Clagett Memorial
Buckeystown
Recor
Nancy Rarney
Ellen Halbrook
Assachusetts
Eleanor King
Hervey King
Filton
Brunswick GI Among 37 Marylanders Home
San Francisco May 21 There were 37 Maryland residents among 1 905 U S Army men who returned today aboard the transport Gen R L Howze from the Korean war under the rotation program The list supplied by the San Francisco port of embarkation included Cpl Herbert H Rice 211 North Maple avenue Brunswick Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Maryland
R. L. Howze
Cpl
Herbert H. Rice
North Maple Avenue
Brunswick
No Decision On Parking Space Meter Charges At Grounds
City considers night and morning parking charges for South Court Street grounds during improvements. Mayor Aldermen and On Street Parking Commission to decide. meters from Michael Arts Bronze Co will allow up to 10 hours for 23 cents. Grounds may close a month for paving and drainage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Court Street
Trafic
Frederick
Michael Arts Bronze Company
Covington
County WCTU Woodsboro Convention Hosts May 24
The Woodsboro County WCTU holds its 66th convention at Solomon's Lutheran Church on Thursday May 24 with Miss Janet Barrick as president and Mrs Calvin Schildknecht presiding Delegates from ten unions attend The morning session begins at 10 with Miss Helena Stauffer leading the flag salute An open forum features Mrs Arthur Remsberg and Robert B Manderson of Helping Up Mission Baltimore. A bus from Calvary Frederick offers transport. Luncheon is served. state president Mrs Charles Wagner will speak. Directors cover religious education child welfare citizenship literature health flower mission international relations and other areas. The event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsboro Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Janet Barrick
Solomon's Lutheran Church
Calvin Schildknecht
Wll
James Keyser
Helena Stauffer
Arthur Remsberg
Robert B. Manderson
Baltimore
Charles Wagner
Calvary Church
Frederick
Charlotte Remsberg
Frank Korrell
Albert Palmer
Spencer Stull
Wm. Crothers
Raymond J. Ford
Jesse Stu
Edward Pears
Y Radio
Noah Kefauver
Thomas Anderson
E. C. Nichols
Eugene Kenn
Effie Shoemaker
Joseph Marmor
Parked Cars Hit In West South Street Crash
A parked car sustained about 300 dollars damage after a second vehicle struck it on West South street near South Market street around 11 51 last night. Owner Philip M Mastring of 4 West South street reported the incident. The other driver Harrison Eugene Ropp of 211 West Patrick street was turning onto South street from Market when the collision occurred. Ropp's car had about 150 dollars damage. No injuries were reported. Ropp posted 6 45 collateral on a reckless driving charge pending a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West South Street
South Market Street
Philip M. Mastring
Alton Twentey
Harrison Eugene Ropp
West Patrick Street
South Street
Market
Ropp
Dr Hatcher Elected President of Michigan University
Harlan Henthorne WMatcher, vice president of Ohio State University, was chosen president of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatcher
Ann Arbor
Mich
Harlan Henthorne Wmatcher
Ohio State University
University of Michigan
$20,000 Suit After Blast Hits Carroll County Home
Two suits totaling 20000 dollars seek damages from Carroll County Commissioners over a January blast near Morgan Station. The State of Maryland on behalf of Hazel Dorothy Davis and Naomi Davis sue for loss of services, bereavement, and serious injuries after a rock from a county blast struck a home, killing Elizabeth Jeannette Davis and injuring her grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Board of County Commissioners of
Morgan Station
Woodbine
Maryland
Hazel Dorothy Davis
Elizabeth Jeannette Davis
Naomi Davis
Edwin F. Nikirk
Herbert Theodore Shipley
James Hamilton Fritz
Carrotl County
Shipley
Fritz
Morgan Road
Sykesville
Davis
Beef Rollback New In Effect
At major markets cattle receipts were light as price controls on live cattle began. The rollout aims to cut prices about 10 cents a pound by October 1, with packers buying cattle 10 percent below January levels and further rollbacks for August 1 and October 1. Critics warn of black markets and higher costs for feeders. government says meat will stay marketable and ceilings will ease wholesale and retail pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiegzo
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Michael V. DiSalle
Office of Price Stabilization
Congress
McKeldin Names Davis School Board Member
Governor McKeldin appointed former State Senator Roy Tasco Davis to the Montgomery County Board of Education after discussions with delegations amid a bitter vacancy dispute. The move drew applause from Montgomery’s Republican State Central committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
McKeldin
Roy Tasco Davis
Montgomery County
Troopship and Tanker Collide in Fog Off Port Angels
In thick fog off Port Angelus in the Strait of Juan de Fuca a Korea bound troopship the US S N S Pvt. Sados Munemori and the Union Oil tanker the L P St. Claie collided. Two holes were ripped in the troopship bow but no casualties were reported. Both ships sustained limited damage and remained afloat under their own power as MSTS officials cited poor visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
US S. N.S. Pvt
Sados Munemori
L.p.st. Claie
Port Angelus
Strait of Juan de Fuca
MSTS
Toelanker
Assistant Pastor Named By Lutherans
The Evan gelical Lutheran church of Frederick elected Rev. E. Jerome Alexis as assistant pastor after a congregational meeting. A native of Punxsutawney Pennsylvania he was evacuated from Gettysburg Theological Seminary. He will be ordained July 8 at Punxutawney and begins duties in Frederick June 1. He is married with a three month old daughter and served three years in World War II including time as a prisoner of war. The church has been without an assistant since January 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Frederick
E. Jerome Alexis
Raymond C. Myers
the Woods
Burg
Alexis
W. V. Garrett
Pleads Guilty And Pays Fine Of $106
William A Shaeffer of 108 West Patrick street pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence and was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr in Peoples Court this morning He also paid a fine for failure to drive on the right side of the road The defendant was arrested Sunday evening by Sgt Richard Stallings of the State Police on Route 240 near Frederick Junction A second case saw Lewis D Hood Jr of Baltimore fined 100 dollars and costs for operating on a suspended license Head had been arrested by Trooper K D Bond Collateral was forfeited by Gene A Shanks Somerset Pa and John P Tessler Detroit exceeding 30 dollars 5 each William F Vietmeier Glassport Pa and John McCall Parker Pa each fined 10 for exceeding 30 James A Jefferson 108 West All Saints street charged with failure to give right of way John J Doolan Washington charged with improper passing Preston Patterson 127 Phobos avenue operating on an expired 10 day permit and Russell M Oram Washington passing when Way ahead was not clear 410 The arrests were made by Troopers H J Brown and Pat Stakem
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Shaeffer
West Patrick Street
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
Peoples Court
Shaeffer
Richard Stallings
Frederick Junction
Lewis D. Hood, Jr
Baltimore
Head
K. D. Bond
Gene A. Shanks
Somerset
John P. Tessler
Detroit
William F. Vietmeier
Glassport
John
McCall
Parker
James A. Jefferson
West All Saints Street
John J. Doolan
Washington
St. Preston Patterson
Phobus Avenue
Russell
Court of Appeals appoints Maryland county character committees
The Court of Appeals has appointed character committees for Maryland counties from the various Bar Associations. The Frederick county committee is Edward J. Smith Malden S. Felton and William M. Storm. Committees interview and investigate prospective law school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Maryland
Frederick County
Edward J. Smith
Malden S. Felton
William M. Storm
Kidwell Pleads Jury Trial on Neighbor Assault Charge
Wilson T. Kidwell of Burkitlaville pleaded a jury trial today and was held on a 31000 bond on a charge of assault and battery on Lloyd Coran, a neighbor. Deputies arrested him after responding to a call Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson T. Kidwell
Burkitlaville
Lloyd Coran
Kidwell
Adonis Pleads No Defense On New Jersey Gambling Charges
Joe Adonis, described as one of the nation’s seven czars of crime, pleaded no defense in Hackensack New Jersey to a series of gambling charges and asked the court for mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackensack
N. J
Joe Adonis
New Jersey
Niles Resigns as Truman Aide Amid Shakeup
Washington reports that David K. Niles resigned today as administrative assistant to President Truman, effective May. Niles quits as the White House faces staff changes and policy adjustments in the closing weeks of spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Washington
David K. Niles
Truman
Why MacArthur Was Dropped From Command
Washington disclosures reveal Gen Omar Bradley testified the Joint Chiefs urged removing Gen Douglas MacArthur for not aligning with Korea war plans and for defying civilian control. Bradley cited three core reasons including insubordination to policy, seeking direct armistice talks, and action undermining civilian authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Douglas MacArthur
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations
MacArthur
Pacific
Bradley
Military High Command
Korea
Joint Chiefs
Truman
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
White House
Picnic Areas Planned Along Alternate Route 40 in Frederick
State Roads Commission plans numerous scenic picnic areas along Alternate Route 40 to serve travelers. A new picnic grounds is expected near Hagerstown on the new road, with last year’s spot east of Hagerstown at the base of South Mountain. Additional sites may be added in Frederick County this summer. Repairs to Route 340 and Route 40 east were completed after frost boils, while Route 77 in Washington County required limited fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Hagerstown
South Mountain
Frederick County
Braddock Mountain
East Side
Braddock
South Mountains
Silas Kuhn
Kuhn
Washington County
Foxville
Smithsburg
Hagerstown Electric Plant Posts Higher 1959 Net Income
The Hagerstown municipal electric light plant reported a net income of 268218.77 for 1959 to the Public Service Commission, $10291.81 more than in 1949, signaling improved earnings for the utility in the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Supreme Court rules on state fair trade laws
The Supreme Court ruled that state fair trade laws do not bar moves to cut prices if merchants refuse to sign pacing agreements. The decision centers on how fair trade provisions interact with competitive pricing and interstate commerce, affecting merchants and manufacturers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Ridgway Praises U.S. Troops After Battle
General Ridgway commended American units for their spirit and conduct in battle, praising the Second Division under Maj. Gen. C. L. Ruffner for heavy losses during the Communist offensive. The First South Korean Division was also included in the commendation, with the praise reaching Defense Secretary Marshall and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Matthew Ridgway
U.S. Par Basterm
Army
Vnassessige
Defense
Marshall
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Ridgway
CL. Ruffner
U.S
Iran Rejects Arbitration Over Oil Nationalization
Tehran rejects British bid for arbitration in the Iran oil nationalization dispute. Mossadegh’s government insists on sovereign control and condemns U S and Britain for pressuring Iran toward Russia. A deputy warns of potential religious upheaval if force is used to seize southern Tran oil wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Mohamed Mossadegh
Britain
United States
Russia
National Trant
Hassell Makler
Abadian
Tran
Telter
Tranian
Mossadegh
Mohammed Ali Varasteh
Tian
Tan
Makki
State Department
U. S
America
Malki
Fishing Creek Water Supply Holds Up Well
Fishing Creek, the citys main water source, remains flush and the reservoir brim-full despite a recent dry spell. Caretaker Frank Weddle noted scattered showers easing the dryness with a big rain in the mountains Saturday night aiding the supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weddle
Frederick
Governor McKeldin to Speak at Columbia Lodge Past Masters Dinner
One of the area’s largest Masonic gatherings is planned this evening as Governor Theodore R. McKeldin speaks at the annual Past Masters’ dinner of Columbia Lodge No. 58 in Frederick. Dinner is at six, with guests Rep. J. Glenn Beall and Mayor Elmer F. Munshawer. Charles V. Main serves as Worshipful Master of the Indyr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore R. McKeldin
Columbia Lodge No. 58
Frederick
J. Glenn Beall
Elmer F. Munshawer
Charles V. Main
Indyr
GAINS AND LOSSES IN STOCK MARKET MAY DAY REPORT
Market movers in New York show a mixed day with notable gains and losses. Traders respond to early profit taking and mixed economic signals as prices fluctuated throughout the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U S Moves To Protect Japan In Peace Talks Standoff
The United States and the Soviet Union clash over a postwar Japan treaty as Washington rejects a four nation conference in June or July. The U S notes insist on American forces to defend Japan against Communist threats and dismiss Red China guidance. Moscow proposes a joint meeting with the big powers for a speedy treaty but the U S says such a meeting would burden the pacific war and reduce Japan’s protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Shites
Russia
Japan
Moscow
Asia
Alexander S. Panyushhan
United States
China
Britain
Soviet Union
U. S
Koreas
South Hopes For Big Rain Relief
The south awaits a potential large rainfall to end drought, with forecasts of scattered showers and a possible two hour downpour hitting Nebraska and Colorado. Big Springs, Nebraska, suffered a wall of water after a dike breach and flooding, isolating the town by washed bridges and lines. A pre-season hurricane moved north past North Carolina, bringing high tides and fog with no major damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Mississippi
Nebraska
Big Springs
Chappell
Neb
Julesburg
Colo
Atlantic
North Carolina
Loans Still Available For Home And Small Business Owners
Baltimore bank officials said on May 21 that loans remain available for repairs homes and for small businesses and salaried or hourly workers. Consumer credit purchases are allowed with down payments per Federal Reserve rules as banks continue a voluntary restraint to curb speculative borrowing. Garden Club visits noted the Frederick Garecen Club meeting at the Ridgely home near Towson on May 11 with a luncheon and afternoon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Federal Reserve Board
Garden Club
Frederick Garecen Club
Hampton
Ridgely
Towson
Red losses in five days shock Korea front
Tokyo reports 24,700 killed and wounded in a five day Red offensive across the east-central front. Lt. Gen. Almond said the spring drive began April 22 and failed, with the Second Division suffering heavy casualties and the enemy attempting another push despite strong UN firepower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Korea
Edward M. Alawned
Tenth Corps
U. S. Secant Divisit
Htad
Armand
Secon
Almane
Darberl
Amnes
Almond
Dr. Barnhart Speaks At Civic Essay Winners Event
Dr William R Barnhart Hood College religion professor spoke on democracy and Christian faith during Good Citizenship Week at Hood College Brodbeck Hall The Civitan essay contest winners Robert Trimble David Neill and Sally Wimsatt received awards from Dr Courtney D Shropshire and Civitan official Kelvin Shivers also announcing Hagerstown visit by election supervisors to study the new permanent registration system set to begin June 1 in Washington County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Barnhart
Brodbeck Hall
Hood College
Frederick Civitan Club
God
Robert Trimble
St. John's
Iieh School
David BD. Neill
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Sally Wimsatt
Courtney D. Shropshire
Civitan
Kelvin Shivers
Hagerstown
Board of Election Supervisors and Registry Board
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County
Registry Board
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ECA
Samuel 5
Brunswick GI
W.C.T.U
Woodsboro
Davis School
Adonis
Radley
Omar N. Bradley
Douglas Maccarthur
Fishing Creek
al Ord Ho Wiggin
Chase National Bank of New York
Greenwich
Conn
Bowns
Daugheters
Winkghy
Chase
South
Elattic Army
Smees
Eighth Army
United Nations
Seoul
Munsan
38Th Parallel
Uijongbu
Dr. Barnhart
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