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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1949

Page

3

Two Route 40 crashes injure 15 near New Market

State Police report two head on collisions east of New Market injure fifteen of seventeen involved. Ruckert of Oakland and Stec of Baltimore driven cars caused the fatal pairings while eight others in a station wagon owned by Everett Vets Club suffered injuries including lacerated heads and fractures.

Frederick Memorial Hospital New Market Robert J. Ruckert Oakland Melvin A. Stec Virginia Avenue Baltimore Rueckert Ruckert Stee Floyd Chamberlain Everett Wargo Ira Clingermian Samuel Chark Edgar MM Karns Artemas Marshall Mills Conda Mills Clearville Lea J. Maiman Julia E Maiman Dayton Whic Vyext Barbara Stec Romana Stec Melvin Melvin Stec Ida Ruckert Lawrence Ruckert Adeline Ruckert Osthland Lms Bowden Brooklyn

Col Ober to Resign Jarman His Successor

Annapolis May 22. Col Beverly Ober will resign June 1 to become Baltimore City Police Commissioner replacing Hamilton R. Atkinson who ends a six year term May 31. Col Carey Jarman of Chestertown named as State Police Superintendent. Governor Lane announced the shift in the two top police posts. Atkinson led Baltimore police from ranks to commissioner in the city. Ober to Baltimore commissioner earns 12500 a year for six years. Jarman, a WWII and WWI veteran, for three years directed the VA Medical Administration Service for the Richmond office serving four states and DC. The governor said both men are equipped by ability training and experience for these offices.

Annapolis Col Beverly Ober Maryland Hamilton R. Atkinson Baltimore City Carey Jarman Chestertown Lane Atkinson Baltimore Herbert R. O'Conor Ober National Guard Jarman Medical Administration Service The Veterans Administration Richmond Virginia West Virginia District of Columbia

Thurmont Homemakers Club May Meeting Highlights

The Thurmont Home maker's Club met at Mrs Hewitt Crosby's home with 27 members and four visitors. Ruth Eyler led the session, with reports from members and letters of thanks. A color demonstration by Mrs Rippeon and Mrs Fornwald showcased colors for brunettes blondes red or gray hair. County president Mrs Luther Remsburg urged attendance at the Rural Women's Short Course June 13 at the University of Maryland and noted Miss Leiter's June 1 departure. A reading, music segment, and a guessing box win marked the gathering. June 22 picnic planned. new member Mrs John Doll welcomed.

Thurmont Homemaker's Club of Hewitt Crosby Ruth Eyler Keller Davis Paul Zeller Harry Rippeon Charles Fornwald Luther Remsburg University of Maryland Mother John Weddle New County Beatrice Fehr New York State

Memorial program and club activities report in Lewistown district

Respective organizations held memorial planning with 23 members and visitors present. Vice president presided. demonstrations included color wear and wardrobe displays. Banquet planning, bus trips, flower auction for the club treasury, and upcoming June meetings across Braddock Homemaker and related clubs are noted with details on hosts, refreshments, and demonstrations. A separate panel discussion at the Key Hotel drew 200 manufacturers, led by Price Electric and Ox Fibre Company, with next meeting planned for June 1. A zoo scene delivers a humorous miscommunication about natives of Australia and a married sister.

Ladies Aid Society The Evangelical United Brethren Church Mre Irving Plunkers East Fifth Street Mars Jane Tallupee Mae Baker Frances Haller Ham Frances Rice Baise McDonald Alsaph Benedicton Mic O Joon Dubel West Fourth Street Lewistown John Leatherman Paul Wise Carl Holt Weldon Harper Barbara Kelly Ray Baer George Arnold Kelly Berlin Praino Sherwood Gardens Baltimore Buhrman Club Green Jonas Burter Julia Wile Hide Francis Scott Key Xales Monocacy Valley Association James V. Roughan Price Electric Company George E Chick Ox Fibre Company Mr. Chick

New Hearing Device Promises Invisible Aid

Deafened readers hail a new device that delivers clear hearing without a visible receiver button. The Belton Deputu firm of Chicago offers a free brochure and home test of the Phantomold invisible device, promising privacy and risk-free tryouts.

Chicago Belton Deputu 19Th St Beltone

Grange News Highlights May Meetings And Events

Grange circles report May 16 meetings at Carroll Manor Middletown Valley and Ballenger with plans for a flag raising May 27 at Adams town school, a strawberry festival May 31, and summer meeting reductions. Irene Caton from Potomac Edison spoke on freezing foods. June to August will have one meeting per month.

Carroll Manor Carroll Manor Grange Adamstown Grange Irene Caton Potomac Edison Co

Should He Suggest Plans Or Let Her Decide Date

A dating dilemma asks whether a young man should propose an evening plan or let his partner choose. The guidance leans toward making a suggestion when asking for a date. Also, Mrs Homer Palmer returned home Saturday from Frederick Memorial Hospital after an operation. she is formerly Miss Orpha Rud of Middletown.

Homer Palmer North Market Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Orpha Rud Middletown

New Maryland Group Emerges in Young Republicans Rivalry

Baltimore May 22 A nascent Maryland State Federation of Young Republicans gains traction in a clash with the Young Republican League of Maryland. National figures including Rep Hugh D Scott chairing the RNC attended the federation’s convention, with Stanley Scherr as state chairman asserting the federation’s bid to replace the league as official party charter holder. The league held its own surprise session to name delegates for Salt Lake City while Scherr urged county groups to forward credentials. ENROUTE HOME William J Engbrecht USN airman son of Mrs Zella G Derflinger Brunswick is en route to the United States aboard

Baltimore Young Republican League of Maryland League Stanley Scherr Scherr Walter John W. Walter Young Republican League Federation Salt Lake City Utah William J. Engbrecht USN Zella G. Derflinger East B Street Brunswick United States

Navy Seaman Engbrecht Assigned to Valley Forge Move

Engbrecht, on duty at Fleet Aircraft Services Squadron 11 on Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is being moved to San Diego with his command. A. K. Mantz, fireman apprentice, USN, son of Mrs Nanny Mantz of New Market, serves with Subordinate Group Three, Atlantic Reserve Fleet, Green Cove Springs, Florida. Mantz entered service Aug 29, 1948 at Frederick and trained at Great Lakes.

Valley Forge Engbrecht Fleet Aircraft Services Squadron 11 Ford Island Pearl Harbor T. H San Diego Calif Florida A. K. Mantz USN Nanny Mantz New Market Atlantic Reserve Fleet Green Cove Springs Fla. Mantz Naval Service Naval Recruiting Station Frederick Naval Training Center Great Lakes

Excavation Completed for Lake at Taneytown Bed and Gun Club

Excavation work finished on the Taneytown Bed and Gun Club grounds for a lake that will cover about 3 acres when filled. A pier for roughly 35 fishermen has been built and the club has planted about 3,500 white pines and spruces.

Taneytown Bed and Gun Club

Taneytown to switch to dial phones at noon May 25

After months of work the Taneytown dial telephone system will go into service at 12:30 p.m. May 25, announced by William B. Hopkins, local manager for the C. and P. Telephone Company of Baltimore City. The project includes a new office, building, outside cable and wire, dial equipment, and new instruments, costing more than $92,000.

Taneytown C. & P. ‘Telephone Company Baltimore City T William B. Hopkins

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