Assault Cases Heard Monday in Night Court
A man was fined 15 dollars for assault and battery on his landlady while three husbands charged with hitting their wives received suspended sentences. Lawrence L. Thomas admitted striking his wife and was told the warrant cost his wife nothing. Albert Huffer, a Middletown Valley farmer and father of six, won a 90 day suspended sentence for blackening his wife’s eye. testimony noted scars from prior fights. Melvin Colliflower pleaded guilty to striking a boarder and paid 15 dollars. Nellie Hall endured nightly beatings from Willis Hall, with a suspended 90 day jail term. John W. Smith was convicted of street intoxication and disturbing the peace and jailed for 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr
People's Night Court
Lawrence L. Thomas
Lincoln Apartments
H. Kieffer DeLauter
Albert Huffer
Middletown Valley
Mildred Huffer
Melvin Colliflower
Elizabeth Tobery
East South Street
Hagerstown
Nellie Hall
Frederick
Willis Hall
South Bentz Street
Mellie Hall
Hall
John W. Smith
Frederick County
City adopts budget measures amid 98 percent public support
A magistrate found fault with a second count of peace disturbance while defendants were in custody. one defendant was acquitted on that charge. City collaterals forfeited included $25.80 for Shaffer and $5.80 each for Seaton and Thayer for drunkenness and intoxication. Arrests were by multiple officers. In a separate report, Hagerstown Mayor Mills announced 98 percent approval of a postcard poll on government economy and spending cuts with 6,700 cards sent and 600 replies in favor of delaying nonessential projects and boosting revenue services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone and Heffner
Smith
William Shaffer
West Patrick Street
Rex Henry Seaton
Williamsport
Thomas Marshall Thayer
Frederick
Sergt. Potts
de Grange
Boost
Stockman and Carty
Hagerstown
Herman L. Mills
Mile
Four Die In Plant Blast At Douglas Aircraft Plant
In southeast Los Angeles four men were killed and about a dozen injured when an oven used for leaking radar panel insulation exploded at the Douglas Aircraft Co. plant. Two died at the scene, two died en route to Maywood Hospital. more than nine were treated. A fire followed the blast and shredded fiber fell in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Douglas Aircraft Co
Fred England
Maywood
Cudahy
Wilson Duncan
Explosion At Paper Plant Injures One Worker
Fire crews quickly controlled the blast at the Maywood Paper Plant. An oven door shot through the roof as a 100 foot section of wall and part of the roof blew out. Paper stock damaged. losses estimated at 25000 dollars. Edward J. Evers, 20, suffered a broken collar bone after being hurled 40 feet. Hospital staff redirected to emergency wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maywood Hospital
Edward J. Evers
Honeycomb insulation used in aircraft
A historical note reports honeycomb insulation used in aircraft and mentions that the cause of the first explosion was never disclosed.
Hammy Gill draws Frederick headlines amid Ike Truman talks
Generals Eisenhower and Truman confer in Washington while Frederick residents focus on the condition of Hammy Gill. News crews report the town buzzing as crowds discuss weather and the latest on Hammy as reporters track every lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Washington
Truman
Frederick
Hammy
Local residents voice concern over welfare of well known character
Local residents express notable concern for the welfare of a familiar local figure, directing most inquiries toward ensuring their well-being and safety amid ongoing community attention.
Mustrated By Walt Hoot !
A man was seriously hurt Friday night when struck by a car and run over by another at the Square Corner. He was reported in grave condition this morning at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he has been treated since the accident. Martinsburg raid targets five veterans and fraternal clubs. one in Berkeley Springs. Twenty slot machines and fifty fifths of whiskey seized. stewards each held on $500 bail for Wednesday hearing before Justice C W Kettering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Hoot
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Justice of the Peace
C. W. Kettering
EB. L. Roush
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