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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1956

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Farm laborer charged in molestation attempt cases

Bruce W. Grable, 35, Middletown RFD 2, was arrested after a lengthy probe into reports of a man attempting to entice young girls ages 6 to 11 in Frederick. He was jailed on a $1,500 bond on a charge of assault on a six year old and held for grand jury action.

Middletown Frederick Bruce W. Grable RFD Braddock Heights Washington Street Carroll Parkway Washington Street School Pennsylvania Avenue Grable

U S Census Estimates Population At 167 44 Million

The Census Bureau estimates the U S population on April 1 at 167 440 000 including armed forces overseas, a gain of 16 308 006 or 10 8 percent since 1950. Net civilian immigration accounts for about 10 percent of the gain. Births and deaths numbers set records in the period 1950 55 with 23.2 million births and 9.3 deaths per 1 000. The March to April rise is 259 000.

Washington Census Bureau U. 5 S Bureau

Light Moisture In Some Areas From Storms

The Associated Press reports scattered showers and weak thunderstorms moving across the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. Moisture from melting Idaho snowpacks risks the Kootenai River rising while a cool air clash spawns rain from the Rockies to Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio. Sheridan Wyoming saw hail and about 1% inches of rain yesterday and Denver nearly half an inch.

Associated Press Mid-west Rocky Mountains Idaho Kootenai River Rockies Iowa Michigan Ohio Sheridan Wyo Denver

East Church Street Blocked After Tree Removal Amid Rulings

Washington reports a road closure as city workers remove a tree deemed dangerous in front of Winchester Hall. The action relates to a 1951 amendment and a National Railway Act provision, touching on union shop agreements and worker joining timelines. The event reflects broader labor law tensions and street safety measures in the area.

East Church Washington Winchester Hall Douglas Frankfurter Winchesters Hall Jose Ewepa Pr

Six Cases Heard By Magistrate In Monday Session

Trial Magistrate Wilbur F. Shefield Jr. presided over six cases. Howard F. Burke pleaded not guilty to an inadequate muffler charge and was found not guilty after an agreement to be an ear witness. Charles W. Jefferson pleaded guilty to larceny charges involving a car carburetor and two shocks and received generally suspended sentences due to Navy enlistment. Frank L. Pearson was found not guilty for lack of evidence after a warrant for $30 stolen from a guest was reviewed. Bruce Gregory, charged with failure to stop for a school bus, was found guilty after testimony about a stopped bus and the train incident. Multiple speeding and traffic violations were also resolved with fines and collateral forfeitures.

Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr William Staley North Bentz Street Howard F. Burke West South Street Alton Y. Bennett Charles W. Jefferson West All Saints Street Edwin F. Nikirk Jefferson Frank Dorsey William Brown Brown Frank L. Pearson Middle Alley U.S. 40 West Bruce Gregory Passithe J. R.j Cole Gregory U.S. 40 Robert C. M . Snyder Maurice Dorsey Mt. Airy Frederick County Forbes Burgess Snyder John Wolfe Smithsfendant Wasburg

Eight Akron residents killed by train after church meeting

Eight Akron residents returning home from an evangelistic meeting were killed when a New York Central Pace maker passenger train struck their automobile at the Murray Ridge road crossing in Elyria Ohio. The victims were Millard C. Martin and Eugenia his wife with children David Donald Sharlene and Timothy ages 15 to 3, and Warren Edwards and Mary his wife aged 46 and 45. The train engineer W C Karehure of Toledo said the speed was 70 to 75 mph as the car approached. The second item notes German measles outbreaks common in school age children and seasonal variation.

Elyria Ohio Akron New York Central Millard C. Martin Eugenia David Donald Sharlene Timothy Warren Edwards Mary Murray Ridge Road NYC Chicago New York W. C. Karehure Toledo

Will of J. Otis King Probate Leaves Children Trusts

The will of J. Otis King, Frederick dairy operator, probated today in Orphans Court, leaves $1,000 to each child of his deceased son Dorsey E. King, held in trusts for grandchildren until majority. Remainder divided among Carlton Theodore, Helen Irene, and Mary Evelyn King, with Carlton and Helen named executors. Dated January 31, 1950, witnessed by Edwin F. Nikirk and Barbara L. Kelly, Crestline, Calif.

J. Otis King Frederick Orphans Court Dorsey E. King June Esther James Dorsey Larry Edwin Thomas Hill Carlton Lamar Marlin Lee Lois Ruth King Carlton Theodore Helen Irene Mary Evelyn King Carlton Helen King Edwin F. Nikirk Barbara L. Kelly

Election By Council Of Churches Held

Frederick County Council of Churches held its annual spring meeting at Calvary Methodist Church. Officers elected: Rev Dr Ralph E White president, Harry O Smith first vice president, Rev Howard J McCarney second vice president, Paul E Fogle secretary, C Burton Cannon treasurer. Nominating chair Austin P Renn presented slate. Junior member status for Frederick County Christian Youth Council approved. Human Relations Commission report included a letter to the Frederick County School Board on integration.

Asbury Smith Frederick County Frederick County Christian Youth Council Churches Council Christian Education Commission R. E. Keech Myersville Human Relations Commission Frederick County School Board Frederick County Council of Churches THEIL Kenneth Shafer Evangelism Commission Calvary Methodist Church Dr. Smith West Washington The Methodist Church World Council of Churches Jacob R. Ramsburg William C. Harpold Urbana Methodist Charge County Ministerial Association Ramsburg Ray H. Smith Jacob Shawbaker Dr. White H. L. D. Doggett Trinity Methodist Paul Fogle Harry V. Frushour

Mollet To Give Report On Algerian Talks In Paris

Paris report on Mollet returning from Moscow says he will present a detailed cabinet briefing. Algerian crisis weighs, with renewed bloodshed in Algiers and a four day Moscow talks wrap up amid tensions. Also notes a library record drawing attention to H L Mencken voice.

Paris Moscow Guy Mollet Coty Mollet Algiers Algeria Washington Library of Congress H. L. Mencken Baltimore

Actress objects to nude portrait at Las Vegas hotel

Aspiring actress Sandra Giles balks at a nude portrait by artist Philip Paval staged at a casino. The hotel paid $2,500 for the painting titled A Lady of Rose Chance and a press agent’s handling sparked a altercation as Giles denied posing nude, insisting she wore a bathing suit.

Las Vegas Nev Anas Paval Sandra Giles Rose Chance Giles Philip Paval Denmark

Cyprus Riots Turn Violent In Nicosia Demonstrations

One British soldier was killed and five others, including three civilians and two policemen, were wounded in bomb attacks and clashes with Greek Cypriot demonstrators in Nicosia. Schoolgirls marched chanting pro Enosis slogans as youths joined, leading to police and military baton charges and tear gas as explosions shattered the streets.

Nicosia Cyprus Greece EOKA St. Constantine St. Helena South Staffordshire Regiment

Caveat Filed Against Mrs. Staley Will in Orphans Court

Three Frederick County residents claim they are the sole next of kin and heirs at law of the late Mrs. Cora M. Staley and filed caveat proceedings to declare her will invalid. They allege the will was not her handwriting, executed improperly, and obtained by undue influence and duress. They seek issues framed for a jury trial in Circuit Court.

Frederick County Cora M. Staley Worthington C. Staley Orphans Court Staley Overlea Loysville Lutheran Home Washington Father Circuit Court

May Publicly Air Row Of Army And AF

Washington observers report Democrats in Congress may publicly air a dispute between the Army and the Air Force over defense spending and strategy. The clash surfaced on Armed Forces Day. Secretary of Defense Wilson pledged a personal review of the issue, calling it unfortunate. lawmakers offered mixed reactions, citing both dangers and benefits of service rivalry.

Crestline Calif Kimber Fee Norling Peniny Edward P. Doyle Associated Press Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Pwally Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Sen. Estes Kefauver Oregon Hagerty Boggs Ebert Louisiana New Orleans James A. Finnegan Florida California Kefauver Miami Tennessee Fliotida Douglas McKay Morse Monroe Sweetland Natonal McKay Armed Forces Campbell United States St.Petersburg Fla Averell Harriman New York Washington Electrical Consumers Committee Harriman Indianapolis Paul Butler Butler Supreme Court Congress Army Air Force Pentagon Defense Wilson Armed Services Francis Case R-Sd Rep. Mahon Dtex Sen. Jackson D-Wash

Mrs Truman Flees Rome Window Shopping With Friends

Mrs Harry Truman and friends spent a day in Rome visiting jewelry and glass shops on Via Condotti. They toured briefly then returned to their hotel and explored again, with Truman’s wife not buying anything.

Rome Harry Truman Stanley Woodward Woodward White House Truman Administrantion Steation Via Conciicolti

Temperature Takes Another Sharp Drop

Sheriff Horace M. Alexander and Det. Sergt. A Norman Dietz returned from Chavis New Mexico with a frost forecast for Frederick County weekend. Two local residents Clara Parker 28 and Charles Duvall 33 jailed for forgery of checks at a bank. Forecaster says mostly clear with some showers. warm up Tuesday then cooler midweek. Minnie Mangum pleaded guilty in Norfolk to embezzling 1 002 908 25 from employer.

Horace M. Alexander A. Norman Dietz Chavis N. M Frederick County Clara Parker Charles Duvall Buckeystown New Mexico Thorities Norfolk Minnie Mangum

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