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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1958

Page

11

Large Vote Expected In Frederick Tuesday

Frederick county voters head to the polls Tuesday for a state and county election with about 60 to 70 percent of 2,716 registrants expected to vote. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across 69 precincts, first county use of voting machines. Preliminary turnout estimates echo past contingents, with bank closures and public offices observing a holiday. Special precincts at Key Chevrolet, Independent Hose, and Junior Engine House accommodate location details. Middletown district voters consider a fire tax for the volunteer company. Three statewide amendments appear on the ballot amid broad election safeguards and parking measures for voters.

Frederick County Frederick State Armory Chevrolet East Patrick Street Independent Hose Company West Church Street North Market Street Primiary Court House Linc. D Stedman Prescott Court of Appeals Patrick M." Schnauffer Sixth Judicial Circuit Middetown Middletown Resistry Board

Bear on roof prompts Memphis police standoff

In Memphis Tennessee AP report Harry Wulff saw a large black creature flee and climb a tree. Police chased the 400 pound bear for hours until zoo worker John Anderson lassoed it and hauled it to a zoo where officials said it had not escaped.

Memphis Tenn Harry Wulff Wulff John Anderson

Will of Dr J S Derr Leaves Substantial Estate to Family

The will of Dr John S Derr of Dearbought near Ceresville was probated. He leaves Mercersburg Academy 560 for prizes in oratorical contests. Gifts go to Walter Wright of Westminster, son John S Derr Jr, office assistant Lillie Wolfe, daughter Jeannette Derr Jul, and widow Jeannette H Derr. A Florida home is life entrusted to the widow, with a trust for a daughter. The farm near Ceresville and mansion contents pass to the widow for life then to the son, with lineage kept. Washington and Lee University gets 500. Residue to widow for life then divided among son and two daughters, with trusts for the daughter Young. Executors named to manage the estate. Will dated Aug 8, 1958.

John S. Derr Dearbought Ceresville Mercersburg Academy Mercersburg Walter Wright Westminster John S. ‘Derr Jr J Effects Jeannette R H. Derr Indian Rocks Beach iFla Asi Julia Derr Young Derry Washington and Lee University Lexington Julien

Fined For U S 40 Speed In Maryland Magistrate Court

A Baltimore man was fined 100 dollars and costs for exceeding 70 mph on Route 40 east of Frederick on October 18. Trooper William Newcomer paced him at 120 mph and 95 mph. defendant offered no defense and faces license revocation for three months. Several other local arrests yielded jail terms, fines, and suspended penalties for intoxication and driving offenses in the city.

Baltimore Wilbur F. Sheffield,Jr Frederick Jack Thomas Gregg William Newcomer Gregg Sheffield Andrew Thomas Simms Jr Henry Lee Gray Cpl William Boone Jr South Market Street Claude Henry Gardner William Mutchner Chapel Alley Alden Webster Heffner West Third Street Heffner Marshall Murray West Third Steet Alfred Ellsworth Hurley Germantown C,. M. Wolford Hurley E. Austin James William Michael Varcoe Jr RFD J. Frederick Varcoe Austin James Barry W. Johnson Onti

No Real Hope For Remaining Miners

Rescue workers dug at Cumberland No 2 coal mine for 23 men missing with no real hope of survival. Three more bodies brought out, total recovered 49. One hundred miners saved earlier, last seven on Saturday after 82 days underground in a debris filled pocket. The 14 miners died in an October 23 earth shift that jammed the shaft with rock and rubble and released poison gas.

Springhill Todas Cumberland No Iial

Girl Aged Six Is Accidentally Shot

Hyattsville Md A six year old girl Annie Starie Beleak daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Beleak accidentally shot herself through the chest with an antique pistol found in her parents drawer The 22 caliber weapon narrowly missed bones and vital arteries and she was remained in Leland Memorial Hospital Riverdale in good condition for recovery

Hyattsville, Md Hyattsville Vita Onnie Starie Beleak Andrew Ja. Beleak Leland Memorial Hospital Riverdale

Ice Forms After Sunday Rain Across Mountains

Sunday brought nearly an inch of precipitation with cold conditions and light ice reported in mountainous areas. Gambrill State Park saw ice on car windshields at High Knob as temperatures fell to 33 at 7 am. Fishing Creek reservoir rose from seven feet four inches below capacity to six and a half feet, with more gains expected.

Gambrill State Park High Knob Fishing Creek Big Frank Weddle DHE

Make-Believe Act Tragedy Claims Young Life

In Ellicott City Maryland Warren Brunner 16 was accidentally shot with a .22 pistol at a Dalton Club burlesque Wild West act. His brother Victor 18 had pulled the trigger during a playful confrontation. Warren died at once from the wound.

Ellicott City Howard County Warren Frederick Brunner Ellicott ‘City Warren Brunner Victor Henry Braner Dalton Club Warren

Western plan to avoid surprise attacks in Soviet talks

The United States and allies agree on a strategy for Geneva talks with the Soviet Union to avert surprise military offensives. Western experts urge first analyzing intercontinental missiles and other weapons to prevent a covert strike, then negotiate inspection zones, contrasting with the Soviet insistence on starting with specific zones in Eastern Europe.

Washington United States Soviet Union Geneva iThey Tron Europe

Traffic Toll Rises Amid Weekend Maryland Crashes

Rain and poor visibility slowed traffic on Maryland highways over the weekend, with at least three deaths reported including two on the same road near Hagerstown. Victims include John D. Butterball, 76, struck stepping off a curb on U.S. 11. Betty L. Wadel, 23, and Clarence L. Wadel, 26, injured in a collision on U.S. 11. Ronald K. Wingard, 36, killed in Cumberland. Pvt. Raymond Mayse, 24, of Havre de Grace died of injuries from a prior crash. Four youths from St. Mary’s Seminary were injured in a Lexington Park accident.

Associated Press Maryland Hagerstown John D. Butterball U. S. 11 Halgerstown Betty L. Wadel Manassas Park Clarence L. Wadel Wadel Clarence Wadel Jr Thomas 0. Meyers Williamsport Ronald K Wingard Johnstown Cumberland Pvt Ray Mond Mayse Havre de Grace South Bend Ind St. Mary's Seminary Lexington Park Katherine Lore Solomons Enid i Griffin Mt. Raimer James Gough David Gray Techricar Willow Road

Boy Throws Hammer and Fells Big Hawk

CHICAGO AP A 9 year old boy, Peter Gorite, tossed a broken hammer at a hawk circling 10 feet above him in a vacant lot. The bird fell dead after being struck bull’s eye. Peter, 3 feet 5 inches tall, and his father later took the hawk to a police station. The hawk measured four feet across its wings.

Chicago Peter Gorite Peter

Snow and Sleet Storm Hits Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

A broad storm brought snow and sleet to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic with rain in the south and cooler air across the northern Plains. Pennsylvania saw higher elevations covered and Harrisburg logged over two inches of rain in 24 hours. Public schools closed in Litchfield Connecticut as snow and sleet moved through the Berkshires.

Associated Press Berkshire Mountains Pennsylvania Harrisburg Altoona Elmira-Binghamton N. Y Plains Central Rockies Washington Pacific Coast California Idaho Montana

Three Montgomery youths transferred from Juvenile Court to criminal division

Three 17 year old youths from Montgomery County faces breaking and entering charges after statements they broke into a cabin on the Stronghold property on Sugar Loaf Mountain. Judge Patrick M Schnauffer ordered transfers from Juvenile Court and bonds were set for their release pending trial. A 15 year old was kept under juvenile jurisdiction and released to parents for supervision.

Montgomery County Sugar Loaf Mountain Criminal Division Patrick M. Schnauffer Leslie K. Vipond Silver Spring Sheldon H. Rosenbloom Wheaton George J. Wasler Hollywood Juverle Court William C. Roderick

Elm Street mock election elects Tawes Beall governors

A four precinct Elm Street School mock vote elected J. Millard Tawes and J. Glenn Beall to state offices, with local results split. Students picked Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, attorney general, sheriff, and court posts, reflecting a crafted classroom government study.

Elms Crats Ro Mj J. Millard Tawes Kay Eury Republic Jean Judge Richard Graham Demo Mary Hurst Millard Tawes Bonnie Danner Armor Rosemary James Devereux Baker Robert A. Wallace Mike Blickenstaff John A. Derr J. Glenn Beaulenger U. S Wallace C. Ferdinand Sybert Joan R. Foley Congress DeWitt Hyde Samuel W. Barrick Wilbur Sheff Edwin F. Nikirk Thomas S. Glass Horace M. Alexander Sheriff Earl W. Burdette C. Burton Cannon Jr Ellis C. Wachter Thomas W. Eichelberger Register of Wills Harry D. Radcliff James’ ‘H. Falk Susan Griffith Gloria Doody Linda Little Judy Sherman Jackie Reider Richard Israel Martin Walsh Candy Stockman Beverly Neilson Wayne Putman Calvin Flautt Demorratic Dave Bernstein Karen Stull Tommy Nikirk Susan Fraser Mike Novello Gerald Shern Judy Flora Elm Street Osborne Fagan William Howard Richard Petre Democratic Board of County Commissioners Elim Street Auryvin Renn Mehri H. Ramsburg Delbert House of Delegates Helezatés Gary L. Utterback William F. Cramer Charles E. Collins Charlies McC. Mathias Jr Samuel C. Hays William M. Houck C. Clifton Wirts Stedman Prescott Patrick M. Schnauffer Court of Appeals 6Th Judicial Circuit Court

Five Day Forecast From Press Briefing In Ridgeville

Temperatures will average near normal with little precipitation. A seven room brick dwelling in Ridgeville owned by the late Luella is linked to Mrs. Osborne Fagan. Public sale held Saturday auctioneers and officials supervised by D. Davis and L. Pearce amid campaign activity. Highs 54-60, lows 38-44. Four polls staffed by 30s in the mountains.

Ridgeville Luella Osborne Fagan D. Davis Associated Press Oliver Herman Davis L. Pearcei William Howard Bowlus Albert S Fabler Jey

Greyhound and Workers Agree on Two-Year Contract

In Chicago AP report a new two year contract covering 12 000 Greyhound Corp employees in 20 states was announced by union and management negotiators. Details were not disclosed but a spokesman said a wage increase and fringe benefits were granted pending ratification by the Amalgamated Assn of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees of America. Negotiations with several Greyhound lines occurred in Chicago over the past three weeks. The contract runs unit Oct 31 1960 and wage scales were the main issue. In Berlin West police said Alexander Fuss 38 confessed to spying for the Soviet Union since 1955. He was arrested Aug 20 as he stepped from a plane.

Chicago Greyhound Corp Amalgamated Assn. of Street, Electric Railways America Atlantic Central Southeastern Jand Richmond Greyhound Unnion Michael M. Mas William Marshall Snion National Committee Earl N. Cannon Berlin West Berlin Alexander Fuss East Berlin West Germany

Red Guns Open Heavy Fire On Quemoy Island

Communist artillery launched the heaviest shelling of seven weeks at the Quemoys with 36 451 shells fired noon to 6 p.m. The Nationalists claimed 12 822 shells between noon and 3 35 p.m. Peiping radio reported 12 000 shells. The odd numbered shelling day was observed under the calendar for day on day off fighting. Nationalists say Quemoy remains stocked with supplies and ammunition despite the bombardment.

Taipe Quemoys Defense Ministry Peiping Quemoy Red Ieee

Coronation Preparations At St Peters For Pope John XXII

Vatican City AP reports St Peter's basilica lit for the coronation of Pope John XXII. Dignitaries from around the world attend as a grand Roman rite unfolds from entrance to benediction, with a central altar, throne processions, and the triple orb coronation held in a four to five hour ceremony. New York stock market opens uneven with motors coppers rails higher while steels aircrafts and chemicals mix.

Vatican City St Peter's John XX Free World Rome Charles Borromeo St. Gregory New York

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Cwlini J.S. Derr Mercersburz Academy See U.S Potomac Brunswick Mr. Watford Johnson Frederick Murray H. Fout Logal Boy Big Hawk White St. Louis Litchfield, Conn John XXII
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