More Blue Law Arrests in Hagerstown Drama
Seven more persons were arrested in Washington county during the blue law drive, all ticket handlers at a nearby auto speedway charged with Sunday exhibition violations. Each posted 7.45 dollar collateral and was released, bringing total arrests to ten under Sheriff Joseph D. Baker. A grand jury special session was slated after a trial of three drive-in theater workers lingered in a hung verdict. Doctors testified that entertainment can be necessary labor, while theater and track officials planned to operate again.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Joseph D. Baker
Joseph D. Mish
T. W. North, Jr
Clinton Karn
Jack McKee
Boonsboro
E. Stuart Bushong
Peregrine Wroth
Herbert Porterfield
Cattle imports rise 40 percent in 1948 led by Holsteins
U S livestock breeders imported almost forty percent more purebred animals in 1948, with Canada supplying most. Total 49,123 animals, up 13,864 from 1947. Holsteins led cattle at 24,670, Avrantes 4,882, Shorthorns 3,878, Jerseys 2,917. the Jersey count includes 97 from Jersey Island. Suffolk sheep dominance with 1,788. Yorkshire hogs 2,480. horses led by Thoroughbreds 130. Birds, cows, and horses from several nations noted.
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United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Canada
Jerseys
Jersey
Suffolk
Southdowns
Hampshires
Yorkshire
Rutledge convicted of second degree murder in Hartman slaying
Dr Robert C Rutledge Jr was found guilty Saturday night in Cedar Rapids courtroom of second degree murder in the slaying of Byron Hartman alleged seducer of Rutledge's wife. Jury deliberated 3 hours 41 minutes with dinner break. Sentencing to be determined by Judge Nesserman. state sought first degree murder with possible death or life.
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NEA Telephoto
Robert C. Rutledge, Jr
Byron ¢. Hartman
Rutledge
Cedar Rapids
Laws
J. E. Nesserman
Topsoil loss cited as Potomac river concern
Baltimore May 29 Harold D Kemp vice chairman of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin urged expansion of conservation practices. He said about 1 650 000 tons of topsoil wash away annually and could cover 1300 acres to a six inch depth. He warned pollution from soil adds to fish destruction and urged preventing mud from entering streams.
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Baltimore
Harold D Kemp
Interstate Commission
Potomac River
Washington
Kemp
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Wedding Invitations Addressing the Smith Family
Invite Mr and Mrs John Robert Smith and Family is improper. Prepare separate invitations for Mr John Robert Smith and Mrs Smith, plus one for each adult child living at home. Mail each invite to their individual names and addresses.
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John Robert Smith
Maryland 'ghost population' in tax returns revealed
Baltimore May 20 State Comptroller James J Lacy presented a survey showing Maryland with over one million unseen residents. Of 2 147 443 residents, 1 099 347 are reflected in tax returns leaving 1 047 986 unaccounted. Reasons include very low income or tax dodging in various counties and cities. Counts by county shown for Calvert Allegany Garrett Hartford Howard Montgomery Prince Georges and Washington.
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Baltimore
James J. Lacy
Maryland
Walter E. Kennedy
E. A. Rheb
Frederick
Carroll
Calvert County
Allegany
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Montgomery
Prince Georges
Washington
No Action On Reforms
Washington reports dwindling hopes for Hoover Commission reforms taking effect before 1950. A grass roots campaign and ads were planned to pressure Congress as Truman awaits reorganization powers. If Congress adjourns by July 31, the bill must pass. otherwise plans await the 1950 session. Senator McClellan cites wide House Senate differences and uncertain adjournment.
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Washington
Hoover Commission
Citizens Committee
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Truman
House
Senate
Capitol Hui
McClellan
D-Ark
Executive Expenditures Committee
House-Senate
Hoover
Meeting Notes From Mission Circle Observes June 10
Members met and opened with a hymn. Misa Anna Kemp read scripture with prayer by Rev. Robert Essterday. Members recited Bible verses starting with M. Lillian Masser read aloud. A box donation to Czechoslovakia was discussed. Pauline Hildebrand noted appreciation. Evelyn Korrell to contact Rev. Schreiner about Czech literature translation. Each member to write to a missionary in India before the next meeting at Catherine Gross home on June 10.
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Misa Anna Kemp
Robert Essterday
Lillian Masser
Czechoslovakia
Pauline Hildebrand
Evelyn Korrell
Schreiner
Harrisburg
India
Catherine Gross
Graduates Tuesday from School of Mines
Stover L. Michael Jr son of Mr and Mrs G J Michael Wilson Avenue is among 424 seniors graduating this week at the School of Mines and Metallurgy majoring in ceramic engineering He came to the school in 1946 and belonged to the American Ceramic Society Commencement May 31 will feature Andrew Fletcher president of St Joseph Lead Company in New York City as speaker Also notes that Alaskan dog teams average over 20 miles daily with a burden of about 100 pounds per dog
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Stover L. Michael, Jr
G. J. Michael
Wilson Avenue
School of Mines and Metallurgy
Michael
American Ceramic Society
Andrew Fletcher
St. Joseph Lead Company
New York City
Thurmont Park Dedication Sparks 1000 Fans But Emmitsburg Wins
Thurmont drew about 1,000 for the dedication of its new community baseball park in Penny Maryland. Emmitsburg edged Thurmont 12 8 in a marathon game that stretched to the eleventh inning with a late rally. Fraley pitched for Thurmont while Emmitsburg brought Roth from Baltimore to pitch, leading to a tense extra frames before four runs in the eleventh sealed the victory.
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Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Agricultural Center Hits $1,000 Toward 100000 Goal
The Montgomery County Co operative Agricultural Center raised more than $1,000 at a livestock auction sale held Saturday, bringing the drive toward its $100,000 fundraising goal into clearer view.
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Montgomery County Cooperative Agricultural Center
Nommera Ends Center Auction Totals Near 60000
County Agent W. Anderson said all items sold were donated to the center and collections are nearing the 60000 mark. Foundations for most buildings are laid and next Saturday volunteers will construct facilities in a single day with more than 1500 workers expected. Saturday’s sale netted 1083 by two county auctioneers Albert Tabler Jr. and Blake Fraley. Items included plows cultivators hogs two riding horses and antiques. Highest price 105 for a new Oliver two bottom plow paid by George Lechlider. Lowest price 10 cents for a straw hat. Observers praised the 21
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Nommery
W. Anderson
Anderson
Albert Tabler, Jr
Blake Fraley
Oliver
George Lechlider
Auction of antique items yields low bids at sale
Roycut auction records show a grain binder donated by Allie Masser selling for 15 dollars while an old hammer mill valued over 200 dollars new brought 65. A school master's desk, priced at 50 dollars, sold for 10, and a chest added 10.
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Allie Masser
al Hammer Mill
Roomy brick and stone bungalows with garages
Real estate short list offers three homes: a four room modern stone bungalow with hardwood floors and oil heat at $15,000, an income brick dwelling with cement basement and garage at $14,000, and a seven room modern bungalow with oil heat and electricity on MaCadam Road priced at $10,500. Immediate possession.
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College Campus
Frederick
Pass
State Road
Woodsboro
Murray
Bohn
Union Bridge
Fred
Mountain Stream
State Rd
Evelyn M. Miller
Franklin
Miller Real Estate Insurance
Second St
H.w
L.R. D.R
B.R
B. Jets
Harry E. Mohler
East Third Street
City
Slong Mountain
Macadam Road
Grayson H Mercer & Sons
Pythian Castle
Crick
Bath
South Market Street
Upper College Terrace
Grove Boulevard
Carroll Parkway
Noah E. Cramer & Son
Realtors
North Court St
Epep Ae Peops Finance CO
Stoffer Insurance Agency
Nort Market St
I Saanen
Frederic
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Ge Mininum
John Blickston
Charles QC
Smith
Klineharts Alley
Omcers Haugh
Trump
Charles FE Stanton
Tee Street
Robert Salau
Salomon Islands
New York
Salau
U. S
Adventist Church
Satan
South Sea
EL. M. Birely Union Bridge
Mid
RCA Victor
Philco Emerson
Admiral Sparton Ansley
G. F. Shipley
North Market ST
Mount Airy
New Hampshire
U.S
Mt. Airy
P.L. Hargett & Co
South Market St
BABY
P. L. Hargett & Co
Thurmont Park
David C. Griffin
N. Court St
Edward Brown
Mt. Airy Ae Wed
Better Homes Equip. CO
East Patrick St
Bartgis & Zimmerman Inc
Firestone Home and Auto Supplies
Frederick, Md
E. Patrick St
Ake Say
Corsige
Ned
Zeiler
Monitor
N. Court Street
Urbana
George M. Chapline
Chapline
W. Patrick St
Fred'k
P. B. Roop
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
Patrick St
M. D. Harp Agency
Gordon W. Spurrier
Pythian Castle Building
Howards, Fink, Rep
Mars Opticians
N. Market Street
Murray C Bohn
Ralph W. Boyer
Boyer Insurance Agency
G. H. Mercer & Sons
S. Market St
Noah E
Cramer & Son
North Court
Ahoma Small Loan Co. Peoples Finance Co
N. W
Fairview Ave
Gilmore R Flautt
North Market St. Frederick
ZENTZ
R. L. Zentz Strout Realty
Taneytown
Keefer M. Koogle
West 7Th & Grant Place
Howard A. Gross
Court St
KEY Cl
Sales, Inc
International
Almos
Chevrolet
Imaryland Hatchery
Aed
Chick Reels
P, Luther Rice
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