Fire damages two-family house near Yellow Springs
Three fire companies battled sub freezing conditions for over three hours to save a ten room two family residence owned by Henry Hopp Bethesda and occupied by William E Dean and Roy Lee Stine near Yellow Springs. The blaze heavily damaged the second floor roof and joists with content losses in at least one room and an estimated fire loss over 3000 dollars. Electric wiring at the roof was melted and investigators could not confirm cause.
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Independent Hose Company
Camp Detrick
Yellow Springs
Henry Hopp
Bethesda
William E. Dean
Roy Lee Stine
Yelow Springs
Joel Willard
Independent City
Lewis Airline
Polace
Catoctin Creek
Hopp. Bethesda
Department of Agriculture
South America
Stme
Dean
Engineers Say TV Receivers Need 600 Rarts
Engineers report that the average television receiver requires 600 rarts to function. The note emphasizes a standard measure used in calibration discussions amid technical talks.
Police Have Statement In Four Year Old Murder Case
In Norristown and Pottsville details, a confession purportedly from a GI linked to the 1946 strangling of Mirriam Green is in the hands of Montgomery County District Attorney J Stroud Weber for evaluation. Gerald C Wentzel, 39, jailed since 1947, maintains innocence amid murder conviction.
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Norristown
Pottstown
Montgomery County
Gerald C. Wentzel
Mirriam Green
Defense Department
Germany
J. Stroud Weber
Grange Election and Box Social Highlight Glade Valley Meeting
Glade Valley Grange will hold its annual election and a box social at the regular meeting Tuesday. The group announced Maryland State Grange contest winners and noted New Market Grange’s progress. Charles Walker in Frederick Memorial Hospital was reported improving. A dress rehearsal of "Soaks From an Old Flame" followed the business session. Next meeting is November 22 with officer elections.
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Glade Valley
Glade Valley Grange
Maryland State Grange
New Market Grange
Glenn Browning
A. B. Hamilton
J. Herbert Snyder
Maryland
Henry D Sherwood
Albert Gass
New York City
Veirginia Burall
Carroll Manor
Parkway School
Braddock Grange
Charles Walker
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Thether
Recreation center urged in Montgomery County program
Montgomery County leaders pressed recreation at the Agriculture Center in Gaithersburg inviting other communities to host programs there. Delegates named for a state meeting include Mrs Harold Mullinix and Mrs Lathe Louder. A convention panel on the school lunch program featured Mrs Margaret Thomas and Miss Julia Watkins with moderator and officials discussing nutrition and subsidies for 62 schools receiving federal aid.
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Montgomery County
Morris
Gaithersburg
Harold Mullinix
Lathe Louder
Herbert S Hyatt
Raymond Harding
Margaret Thomas
Damascus
Julia Watkins
Edna Brandenburg
Clifford Davis
Gay Harding
Damascus High School
Class meeting held by Bright Jewels at Cal gary Methodist Church
The Bright Jewels class of Calgary Methodist Church School met November 2 at Mrs. Harry Shaffer’s home with co hostesses Mrs Earlston Rothenhoefer and Mrs Jesse Stup presiding. Readings, prayers, singing and Bible verse were shared. Final plans for a rummage sale were made and Christmas party gift exchanges were scheduled. Hostesses served refreshments. several members won guess boxes.
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Bright Jewels
Calgary Methodist Church School
J R. Yingling
Harry Shaffer
Park Avenue
Earlston Rothenhoefer
Jesse Stup
Rothenhoefer
Eric Baker
Robert Reifsnyder
Howard Mayne
Harry Zimmerman Pa
Wiliam Zimmerman
Ruth Cromse
Mexican Rebel Army Raid Near Columbus New Mexico
A contingent of Francisco Villa rebels raided a U S Army encampment near Columbus New Mexico on March 9 1916. Hostile troops last invaded the continental United States in 1916.
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Francisco (Pancho) Villas
Columbus
New Mexco
Continental
United States
Deserter Posed as Indian Caught by FBI in Crisman
Indianapolis reports a U S Army deserter who wore shoulder-length hair and posed as an Indian for six years was arrested by FBI agents at Crisman Indiana. Howard E Lee Jr deserted in 2004 and had a wife and children in Canada. He was seen with a real Indian girl from Jaws Foster, whose name was withheld. He worked in carnivals as a knife thrower and sword swallower. Sheriff Lee B Clayton commented on the arrest.
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Indianapolis
FBI
HG. Foster
Crisman
Ind
Howard E Lee, Jr
Foster
Lee
Indiana
Canada
Lee B Clayton
Evacuation of Saigon Civilians Prompt French Move
French army HQ says civilians are being evacuated by sea from Man Cay on the eastern frontier as a possible prelude to a wider French withdrawal. Civilian evacuations and military retreat have marked seven other posts in eight weeks, with no official indication this Monday will follow. Airlines levy an average of $115 per ton mile for US mail transport.
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Saigon
Indo-China
Man Cay
Indo-China Frontier
United States
Maryland Favored In Southern Conference Cross Country Meet
Raleigh data shows about 84 runners from 10 schools to compete in a four mile final Southern Conference cross country meet tomorrow. Maryland’s Terrapins lead with top runners co captains Lindy Kehoe and Tyson Creamer, aiming to defend the crown. New York boxing notes report Billy Graham, Fancy Dan, and Kid Gavilan set for a welterweight clash at Madison Square Garden Friday.
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TERY
Raleigh
Marylands
Terrapins
Lindy Kehoe
Tyson Creamer
New York
Billy Graham
Kid Gavilan
Cuba
Madison Square Garden
Graham
Free Book on Arthritis and Rheumatism in Excelsior Springs
An offer from The Ball Clinic of Excelsior Springs Missouri to receive a free booklet titled Rheumatism. The publication explains why drugs give only temporary relief and outlines a long standing method that reportedly helped thousands. No obligation in requesting the book by writing Dept. 3505.
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Excelsior Springs
Ball Clinic
Dept
Missouri
Local 4-H Winners Highlight Damascus Students
Damascus students shine as 4-H winners with achievements in Montgomery County. Tashan Arnold, Pearl King, Mary Ann Ward, Ellis Cline, and Donald Bell are named for leadership, food preservation, clothing, sail conservation, and poultry judging. Marold Mullinx and Herbert also noted among top results.
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Damascus
Ist
Montgomery County
Tashan Arnold
Pearl King
Mary Ann Ward
Ellis Cline
Donald Bell
Boston
Marold Mullinx
Herbert
Kings Win Trips to Chicago for Livestock Judging
Warald Mannix won the boys division in the livestock judging event at The News with the Kings securing trips to Chicago for the competition.
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Kings
Chicago
Lvestock
Warald Mannix
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Dolls Jewelry Store
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Pinkhamn
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Adeed Jron
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rie
the News
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Philco
Motorola
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N. Carroll Sr
Tlefialdes Emtraaistanee Memorial
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the Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
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