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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1948

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Government Surplus Foods Kept in City Cafeterias

Frederick County school system receives government surplus foods for cafeteria use including potatoes sweet potatoes canned apple sauce orange juice and dried fruits. Equipment upgrades noted with a new 30 cubic foot refrigerator at Parkway School plus sinks and counters at several sites. Bus route extensions approved to serve more students on multiple routes.

Frederick County Ruth Visor Schoolun Russ MacVean Board of Education Parkway School Washington Street Frederick High School New Merket Lewistown Adamstown Liberty Urbana J. C. Hoffman Doubs Basfard Jane Meredith Renn deGarmendia Place Licksville Bow Road Steiner Smith Woodsboro- Liberty Eugene W.pruitt Buckeystown Manor Woods Lime Kiln Royal Lawson

First Program Of Concert Season Today

The Community Concert Association presents the season opener with operatic numbers performed by tenor Ames Ehwood Gerry. Tickets are not sold at the door and advance members’ id cards are required for entry.

Tone Ames Ehwood Gerry

Ruth Slifer Wins Fourth Divorce From Clyde Slifer

Mrs Ruth Slifer 33 told Superior Judge Joseph Sabath she has had enough after four divorces and 13 separations from Clyde C Slifer in 14 years He granted her fourth divorce on cruelty charges She had filed three prior petitions and the couple first wed in Marshalltown

Chicago Ruth Slifer Clyde C. Slifer

New Listing Of Voters Necessary In 1950 Re registration

A full re registration of all voters in the state and county is planned for 1950, the first since 1936. Costs may exceed 5000 dollars, with 987.50 for new precinct books, and officials expect to trim dead wood while noting no permanent system exists in Frederick county.

Stete County Drimarr Frederick County Baltimore City Montgomery Country

5 From Here Awarded Trip to National Club Congress

Frederick County 4-H members were honored at the annual banquet in Calvary Methodist parish hall for outstanding achievement earning trips to the National Club Congress in Chicago next month. Awardees include Paul Lutz and Richard Holter and others such as Arthur Cook Ruth Ellen Tfert and Roxie Lee Montgomery. Awards covered maintenance dairy production poultry and more with remarks by Extension Service agents Miriam Leiter and H Bradley Jones.

Tve Frederick County National Club Congress Chicago 4H Club Council Calvary Methodist Church Paul Lutz Richard Holter Holter Miriam Leiter H. Bradley Jones Dwayne Heiler Middletown Doris Wachter Holmes Baker Mary Catherine Baker Sinia Garst Boyd Smith Betty Zimmerman James Shafer Frederick

Snow And Rain In Many Areas Across the Nation

Snow and rain spread over the western Dakotas Nebraska the upper Mississippi valley and parts of the Plains region with over two inches of snow reported in Lemmonds area Cooler weather moved into the Great Plains southwest and the Rocky Mountains Meanwhile Rev Jesse M Woodrow will leave Frederick to serve in Baltimore and conclude his local duties this month San Francisco Examiner raises single copy price to seven cents with Chronicle Call-Bulletin following and the News at five cents

Chicago Dakotas Nebraska Lemmond Middle Upper Mississippi Plains States Upper Greatez Ohio Wa England Little Apek Woodrow Jesse M. Woodrow All Saints Episcopal Parish Chanel of Redemption Baltimore Frederick West Third Street Mr. Woodrow Beer St. Timothy's St. Barnabas Arso All Saints San Francisco San Francisco Examiner Chronicle Call-Bulletin

Truman faces test of repeal Taft-Hartley and civil rights fight

James Marlow outlines Truman's challenge after election as he weighs repealing the Taft Hartley act and pushing civil rights, education, and housing amid a high national debt. He notes the need for bipartisan votes, potential compromises, and the likelihood of higher taxes to fund new programs.

James Marlow Washington Truman Congress Labor Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Mr. Truman Mer. Roosevelt Republican Congress Europe

Red Feather Chest Fund Surpasses Target in Campaign Drive

Chest fund to date shows over 23,600 with several groups exceeding quotas. Edward C ann, general campaign chair, notes additional $5,000 needed and reports from committees include special gifts 6,194.75 professional 2,113.50 commercial 4,399.86 governmental and schools 1,073.80 industrial 625.275 fraternal 837.50 Netre 105.51 general canvass 1,786.80.

Edward Cann EB. D. Tman Camp Detrick

Hallowe'en Charges to Be Heard in Police Court

Four youths, all 17 to 20 years old, face a Police Court trial over destruction of property linked to Halloween depredations at Staley Park. Names listed include Neal Jr., Chipter, Whitler, and Blumenauer Jr. Juvenile Court jurisdiction waived for the older teenagers.

Staley Park Hallowe'en Charles C. Neal, Jr New Market Charles L. Chipter East South Street Charles £. Whitler Skeokstown Edward Blumenauer, Jr East Seventh Street New North-City Park Culler Lake M. R. Etchison West College Terrace Glenn T. Swisher Grove Boulevard North Markets Street East Church Street Fred Shaley Wolfsville Ira Warrenfeitz Jefferson City Fire Company

First Two Inducted From Frederick County In Peace Time

Frederick County men Charles R. Pollinberger and William War Urbana were inducted into the Army at the processing station in Hecermown this morning. Both, in the 1923 age group, were in the single, non father, non veteran category after pre induction exams. They left by 8 35 bus. Mrs Ruth Dixon Thomas, chief clerk of the local boards, attended. Ten more men from Board left for pre induction examinations in the 1924 and 1925 age groups.

Frederick County Armed Services Hecermown Charles R. Pollinberger Middletown William War Urbana Morere Ruth Dixon Thomas

Fire alarm at 220 South Carroll street extinguished

Responding to a morning alarm the Uniteds and Citizens Company found no fire was needed. Firemen reported a fire started from an oil heater at 220 South Carroll street and was quickly put out.

Uniteds and Citizens Company South Carroll Street

Americans In China Evacuated As Showdown Looms

In Nanking and Shanghai area evacuations begin as ships become available. Maj. Gen. Barr says about 100 wives and children will leave, while U S military personnel stay at their posts. Admiral Badger states the Navy will not abandon Tsingtao base and may land Marines in Shanghai to protect about 3500 Americans. Notes warn of possible hostilities spreading south as winter and food shortages loom, with 400000 government troops massed near Suchow facing East China Communist forces under Gen Chen Yi.

Nanking Shanghai David G. Barr U. S Barr Oscar Badger U. S. Western Pacific China Tsingtao Shantung Peninsula Admiral Badger Lewis Clark Zeon AY. Cabot North Chine Central China Suchow East China Military Headquarters Chen Yi Suchow

Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In Frederick Area

Deeds recorded in the clerk's office show transfers of several properties. G Wilson Mercer trustee transfers 60 acres of the Mercer farm in Frederick to Richard F Kline for about 53509. Kline plans a new residential development. State Roads Commission sells land along Alternate Route 40 north of Hagerstown to J William Masser for about 5000. Harry J Lambert and spouse sell Kanawha avenue property in Point of Rocks to Je V Carnes for about 5000. Bertha Flax and J Norman Flax with spouse sell Emmitsburg district property to Lester G Wastler for about 4090.

G. Wilson Mercer Albert M. Mercer Mercer Frederick Richard F. Kline Mr. Kline State Roads Commission J. William Masser Hagerstown Airs Harry J. Lambert Je V. Carnes Kanawha Avenue Point of Rocks Bertha Flax J. Norman Flax Air Lester G. Wastler Emmitsburg

Doll to Speak at Hood College Vesper Service

Rev. Harry Lee Doll of Paul’s Episcopal Church Baltimore will deliver Hood College vesper address Sunday at 1 p.m. in Brodbeck Hall. The college choir directed by Paul Beckhelm with William Sprig will sing chants and medieval pieces as prelude and postlude.

Harry, Lee Doll D. B Paul's Episcopal Church Baltimore Hood College Brodbeck Hall Paul B. Beckhelm Mit Wiliam H. Sprig St. Denia Mr. Sprige

Non-Support Charge Report From Frederick County

John G. Wiles of Frederick was arrested on a non-support warrant by Deputy Sheriff Paul Buhrman and released under 1000 dollars bond for a Peoples Court hearing Saturday morning. William S. Hann of Frederick faced an Allegany County warrant for non-support of a child and was turned over to Allegany authorities.

John G. Wiles Frederick Sherif R. Paul Buhrman Peoples Court William S. Hann Allegany County George Crouse Allegany

No contract awarded for Route 40 improvements near Boonsboro

The State Roads Commission has not awarded a contract for the extensive Route 40 work from Boonsboro to Funkstown. Bids were opened recently, but several rights of way must be acquired before a contract can be issued.

Boonsboro Funkstown State Roads Commission

Thrasher Farm Pond Receives First Fish Stocking Today

The Thrasher farm pond near Jefferson received 50 fingerling bluegill and 500 shiners from the Lew town State Hatchery. Veterans in the GI program toured the site, with Rhea Kincaid supervising release and conservation talks. Round trips included a stop at Harry Himes’ pond and remarks on woodland practices and farm improvements.

Thrasher Farm Pond Mt. Airy Donald Watkins Carrol Howard Frederick Theasher Farm Rhea T. Kincaid Catoctin Thrasher Farm Harry Himes Feayaville Kincaid Raytine Acs Joseph Frescoln Sher Farm

Stocks Tumble and Planes Missing Over Pacific

Stocks fell sharply on the New York Stock Exchange as selling intensified led by major industrials. Three planes with a total of about 30 people aboard went missing in the North Pacific during military maneuvers and a Pacific Alaska airliner vanished from Anchorage to Seattle.

New York Stock Exchange State Pennsylvania Middle - West Wall Street U. S. Steel Youngstown Sheet & Tube General Motors Chrysler Santa Fe Ilinois Central Standard Oil Texas Co DuPont Sears Roebuck U.S. Gypsum Associated Press North Pacific Pacific Alaska Air Express Anchorage Seattle Navy Washington-British Columbia Aleutians Alaska Yakutat Annette Island Cape Spencer Sitka

Auto Damaged In Midway Collision Involving Westminster Vehicle

A two vehicle wreck in New Midway near railroad tracks this morning around 9 15 damaged an auto and a Yingiing Brothers truck from Westminster driven by David G Zling. One driver faced a fine for improper parking as State Trooper Charles D McLane investigated.

New Midway Charles D. McLane Yingiing’ Brothers David gZling Westminster Trate George R . Taney Long

United States to Be Strong Says Dulles at UN Session

John Foster Dulles told the UN political committee the United States has halted disarmament and will remain strong for the benefit of friends and itself. He criticized Soviet charges against U S plans aggression and defended UNSCOB on Greece while decrying Greek civil war tensions.

Paris Nov. S United States Russia U. S John Foster Dulles United Nations Politcal Committee Dulles Republican Party Andrei ¥. Vishinsky U. Special Commission On the Balkans Unscobb Vihace

Fire Destroys Fuel Oil Truck on Alternate Route 46

Firefighters from Independents extinguished a vehicle blaze on Alternate Route 46 near the city, about 7:15 am Today. The fire confined to the motor caused minor damage to the Rel truck, with teams using a booster stream to douse the flames.

Weather Outlook for Maryland and Delaware Weekend

The extended forecast calls for showers Saturday across Maryland and Delaware with warmth in eastern and central sections. Western areas turn cooler as showers persist Saturday night, with Sunday mostly fair except morning showers in Del Mar. Monday to Tuesday trend fair and cooler to warmer, followed by rain Wednesday. Temperatures from Saturday to Wednesday run about 4 degrees above normal and rainfall averages 0.44 inches across the two-state area.

Maryland Delaware Del-Mar

Truman Calls for National Cooperation After Homecoming

President Truman urged broad cooperation from all Americans after a triumphant return to Washington. He praised the crowd turnout along Pennsylvania Avenue with estimates around 500000 spectators and noted the vast task ahead of his administration. Vice President elect Barkley spoke of public independence in voting and vowed to help ensure the administration’s success and world peace.

Washington Trumen D. Hion Truman Executive Mansion Pennsylvania Avenue Union Station White House Mexico Brazil Canada Floyd A. Truscott Lafayette Park Pennsyllvania Avenue Berkley Senate Arkley Barkley Independence Nma

Fourteen Germans Hanged at Landsberg in War Crimes Round

Munich reports fourteen German war criminals were hanged today at Landsberg, part of a rapid execution pace totaling 42 since the war crimes trials began on October 15. One man received a last minute reprieve as church leaders protest the sentences.

Munich Germany Landsberg America Grez U. S

Traffic light damaged after truck collision at Square Corner

Police said an Ameri can Stores truck struck the northeast Square Corner traffic light this morning. The light was mashed and between the truck and pole, requiring removal due to extensive damage.

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S Hallowe H. L. Doll Gulf of Britain William A. Tunner U.S. Air Force Tunner Berlin Sen. Barkley Metropolitan Police William Green American Federation of Labor J. Renard McGrath Rhode Island Democratic National Committee Rehiye
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