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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1955

Page

7

Christmas Clubs To Pay $582,000 In Frederick Banks

Frederick city banks will pay out at least $582,000 in Christmas Club funds, about $70,000 more than last year, with an 12 percent rise across four banks. Checks go to members on November 28, mailed after Thanksgiving. Funds help start pre Christmas buying season though many use for year end bills. Banks cited are Farmers and Mechanics-Citizens National Bank 270,000 Frederick County National Bank 122,000 Fredericktown Savings Institution 115,000 Western Maryland Trust Company 75,000.

Frederick City Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank Frederick County National Bank Fredericktown Savings Institution Western Maryland Trust Company

Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers Elects Officers

The Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers wrapped up its 40th annual convention in Baltimore with a formal installation of new officers after a dinner where Dr. Harold Taylor of Sarah Laureate College spoke. Election results showed one contest with Mrs. Austin Gardner of Hagerstown as write-in candidate for district 1 vice president at 33 votes, while Dr Adam Baer of Frostburg was the nominating committee choice with 275 votes. The nominated officers were elected without opposition: Bruce Bowman Greenbelt for District 1?

Baltimore Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers Colemn Randielight Harold Taylor Sarah Laureate College Airs. Co Austin Gardner Hagerstown Adam Baer Frostburg Gardner Bruce Bowman Greenbelt BR. ©. Stelver Pyattsville Bingess Chaney Chesapeake Beach William Littlewood St. Michaels

Baby Found Dead With Strips About Her Neck

Laurel police report a 14 month old girl died from strands of muslin wrapped around her neck after being left in a crib with her 14 month old brother Abs. Mother Dorothy Willow, 20, said she was away at a laundromat for about 30 minutes. a man named Charles St Clair assisted, removing the cloth with a knife. An Anne Arundel County medical examiner pending autopsy. The article also notes a transfer of the father Wallace Willow and a separate Delaware fire death in Marydel. Edgar Faure seeks a new vote of confidence in France.

Laurel Ola Babs Abs Dorothy T. Willow Careld Jeff Erib Willow Charles St Clair Willows Aiip Gu Fawbert Anne Arundel County Medical Examiner Wallace Willow Neabs FL Meade Mg Dix Europe Willow Sant Chu

Wife of President of France Heart Victim

Paris reports Mrs. Germaine Coty wife of President Rene Coty died suddenly at Rambouillet estate from a heart attack after attending Armistice Day events in Paris. Born 1886 Le Havre she wed Coty in 1907 leaving two daughters and several grandchildren as survivors.

Paris Germaine Coty Rene Coty Elysee Palace Coty Chateau de Iambouillet Pars Pais le Havre Genevieve Legloff Anne-Marie -George

Maryland Sophomore Murdered in Maryland Stabbing Case

Washington police report a Maryland State University sophomore Richard Gibson, 20, of Leetonia Ohio, murdered during a car thief struggle. Suspect Edward Vincent Marcionette, 16, of Silver Spring, Md., was captured in a Washington hotel about an hour after the stabbing near Langley Park. Gibson’s relatives chased the fleeing driver, who ran into woods after a brief pursuit. Police say Marcionette admitted the killing.

Charles Burns Edward Vincent Marcionette Silver Spring Richard E.gibson Leetonia Ohio Marcionette Washington Gibson Langley Park Robert William Richard Alardonette Mary Landraining

Rainy Weekend Forecast Delivers Warm Sunday Outlook

The weather bureau postponed today’s expected fay to tomorrow, predicting a warm November day with highs in the sixties. Weekend rains may push November precipitation past an inch, with 38 hundredths already recorded this morning. Last night’s low was 32 degrees and will rise by 15 to 20 degrees by sunset as clouds linger.

Weather Bureau

Must Take Proposal Or Get No U. S. Arms

Washington officials indicate Israel unlikely to receive U S arms without accepting United Nations security proposals to end border strife. Burns plan calls for Israeli Egyptian troop withdrawal from EL Ouja border, UN inspection, and fixed boundary talks. Israel backs plan if Egypt agrees and if high positions stay intact. State Department urged both nations to state intentions. no formal reply received yet. Robbery incidents in Carroll and All Saints streets damaged plants but yielded no loot. glass fragments found, entry suspected at Ramsburg Fertilizer and Southern States stores. police notified.

Washington Israel U.S United Nations Middle East U.N. Krnee EF. Ob. M. Burns Burns Egypt EL Ouja Una Kexpi Kaxpi State Department Department Lincoln White Ramsburg Fertilizer Company Carroll and All Saints Commerce Raisburg

Expansion Of Bank Site Is Under Way

Frederick continues its citywide modernization as Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank expands the southeast corner of Market and East Second streets. The 15,400 square foot facility will unify the annex, main building, and Market Space frontage with Indiana limestone facing and a drive in marquee. The project, designed by Joseph W. Urner and built by J Herman Mock, aims to complete next spring, adding space for bookkeeping and public banking services.

Farmers & Mechanics-Citizens National Bank Financial Institution Maryland Baltimore Market and East Second Streets City Hall Citizens Office Patrick Streets Camp Detrick West Seventh Street Benjamin L. Shaff Mae K. Baker Market Street Market Space Frederick Joseph W. Urner J. Herman Junior Fire Engine Company Empire Theater Mae Baker Bank

No Hunting Within This City's Limits

Frederick police warn hunters that some farmland inside the city limits is posted and discharging firearms will be prosecuted. Letters from property owners on the western edge prompted action, with open rabbit season approaching.

Frederick Charles Vo Main

Man Escapes Through Package Chute Into Street

Baltimore police pursued a suspect who fled into a department store chute and dropped three stories to the sidewalk. He was captured and taken to headquarters for questioning.

Baltimore

WVU suspends students over panty raid incident

In Morgantown West Virginia University suspended an undisclosed number of students after a panty raid on Thursday night. Student affairs director Joseph Gluck said the campus Committee to Student Discipline met to decide penalties and reinstatement will depend on restitution for damages. President Avin Stewart was doused with water as he tried to stop the raid, which involved about 250 participants.

Morgantown W.va West Virginia University Joseph Gluck Gluck WVU Avin Stewart

President Relaxes In White House

President Eisenhower rests at the Executive Mansion after seven weeks in a Denver hospital. He has no announced appointments and plans a Gettysburg farm stay starting Monday to ease back into duties, with doctors to decide if recovery allows a 1956 campaign.

Washington Eisenhower Executive Mansion Denver Gettysburg

Temporary President In Office In Brazil

Brazil faces a turbulent power shift as army backed Ne ireu Ramos becomes temporary president after a dawn coup led by Gen. Teixeira Jotz ousting Carlos Coimbra Da Luz. Ramos is the third chief executive in four days amid a rift involving former House leader Juuz and the ailing Juan Cafe Filho.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Congress Neireu Ramos Henrique Teixeira Jotz Carlos Coimbra da Luz Ramos Juuz House of Deputies Juan Cafe Filho Lott Kubitschek Loz

Chest Workers Urged To Complete Canvass

Chairmen of the Community Chest campaign urge canvass completion and submission of funds at Chest headquarters. Federation Charities on South Market Street sets a meeting Tuesday at four to plan progress and raise the remaining 25 percent. Bassard stresses timely full donation to avoid curtailing activities and urges contributors to contact Chest headquarters.

Federated Charities South Market Street C Lease Bussard Beady Bassard

Firemen Save 22-Room Frederick County Home From Blaze

Early today fire crews saved the 22 room residence of Mrs Maria Hayward on Hayward road near Harmony Grove after a cellar start spread up a shaft by the living room and a bedroom. Damage estimated at 3000 dollars with most of the home smoke damaged. Mrs Hayward 84 awakened by her sister Miss Elizabeth Dur Tyler who aided by tenant Stanley L Shearer escaped to a nearby tenant house. Fire believed to start from hot coal clinkers near a metal container by a coal bin. Attic containment prevented wider spread. State trooper Paul Kline investigated.

Maria “Tyler Hayward Thomas B. Hayward Frederick County Hay~ Ward Road U.S. 15 Harmony Grove Elizabeth Dur. Tyler Miss Tyler Paul Kline

Jail Term In Lieu Of Fine For DUI Charge In Trial Court

Wilam R Main of North Wisner Street was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle under the influence by Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield Jr in Trial Magistrate's Court this morning. He received 1930 days WW Jadiay S130 dine and was ordered to negotiate a curve on Sing anore Road Friday night, causing a rollover and vehicle demolition. A companion reckless driving charge added 30 days in Nea and a $50 fine. Other items list pending fines and penalties for a range of motorists in the region including state and local law enforcement actions.

Wilam Main North Wisner Street Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Jadiay Lie Wulea Plume John R. Erikson Wilkes Barre Reckleas East Third Street Harry L. Quinn Chase Bailey Geoge Ho Rasner Washington Los Charles W. Stine Tabe Nash Liberty Warne Fo Nushanum Union Bridge Eaward Lee Frederick. A Hester Bo Dannecker U_ S 40 Stepper Hoo Baum Mathur Lehman Chamberspin A. Pa West Ser CC Pe Mades Robert D Owen Frederick Robert G Rirkman John A. Wints Tr Sihoatenie Suv Nha Ho Paiten Widdletown East Street SIT AG Witham A. Boone Iar

Acheson and Hiss Articles Prompt 1956 Nomination Talk

The Republican Policy Committee says magazine pieces by Dean Acheson and Alger Hiss signal a drive to win the Democratic presidential nomination for a left wing candidate in 1956. Democratic Chairman Paul Butler dismissed the memo as political charges, while noting no comment from Acheson or Hiss.

Associated Press Senate Republican Policy Committee Dean Acheson Alger Hiss Paul M. Butler Butler University of North Carolina Chapel Hill GOP Policy Committee Washington Acheson Pandal Fine Stoiead Seagiy Oattaan Mas Hiss State Department Thelemo Harper's Magazine Lliss Pocketbook Magazine

West German Army Founded Amid Ceremony in Bonn

In Bonn West Germany launched a new army with Defense Minister Theodor Blank presenting callup papers to 401 volunteers for a planned 500000 man force. The setup includes 12 divisions 1800 aircraft and a coastal navy with 150000 additional volunteers later. Blank emphasized peaceful aims and a democratic spirit guiding the force.

Bonn Germany Defense Theodor Blank West Germany Blank Pew Wehrmacht Europe

X Ray Campaign Reaches Frederick County Areas

More than 5 000 residents have received chest X rays as the mobile unit visits Frederick County. The drive runs Monday to Friday next week with locations at Thurmont Moore Business Farms Cane Refinery and several schools and towns including Saint Marys College Emmitsburg Middletown and Braddock Heights. The outreach aims to screen local residents for tuberculosis and related health concerns.

Clifford Doll Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association Mount Tie Unl Thurmont High School Mt St. Mary's College Iuiniae St. Joseph Emimitseburg Sehantom Emmitsburg Square Middletown Tigh School Middleton Braddock Kresges

Clerk Of Court Moves To New Offices In Court House

Ellis C. Wachter and deputies moved the Circuit Court clerk’s office to new first floor quarters in the Court House. The land and equity records room adjacent to the clerk’s office will be used for title searches and older records. Furniture and equipment from the old office will be replaced. A room will be partitioned for assessment records formerly housed with the County Commissioners.

Ellis C. Wachter Court House Land and Equity County Tires Dames of Falk Utes

Geneva talks inch toward disarmament pact in toned session

In Geneva the United States and Soviet Union resumed talks on arms control aiming for a joint statement after bitter earlier exchanges. Dulles and Molotov spoke of useful dialogue and a clearer understanding, while acknowledging persisting disagreements. A separate report notes Mrs. Havel Grace Raynard, 38, killed in a collision on Maryland 404 near Queen Anne.

Geneva Pee Juln Foster Dulles Foree Winster von Mulotov Atd Salid Dulles Molotov Dulles Queen E Havel Grace Raynard Corday Maryland 404 Queen Anne

Conference Plan to Frame Western Disarmament Statement

Big Four foreign ministers after a 20 minute session agreed to draft a joint communique on disarmament. Dulles MacMillan Pinay emphasized the need for safeguards and new proposals to curb arms while acknowledging Molotov’s opposition. An engineer, Walter H. Shure, 21, died when his car crashed near Towson, Md after crossing a stream and hitting a pole.

Geneva Roland de Margerie France de Margerie Antoine Pinay Paris French National Assembly Harold Macmillan W. M. Moloiey Dulles Russia West Molotov MacMillan Pinay United Nations Towson Walter H. Shure Yvear Ole

Farcical claim named as killer in Sheppard murder case

A Columbus attorney described a sensational release purporting to name the "actual killer" in the Sheppard murder inquiry as farcical. The middle man between an informant and the Sheppard family criticized the document as unreliable and wasteful of public focus.

Columbus, Ohio Columbus Sheppard

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