Strawbridge Home Named Beneficiary In 1950 Will
The will of Jesse P. King probated in Orphans Court makes Strawbridge Home for Boys the residuary legatee near Eldersburg, Carroll County. It also directs $5,000 to Maryland Masons for Bonnie Blink and $500 to Calvary Methodist Church Mt. Airy, with $65,000 estate net. Executors are Hubert P. Burdette and L. Pearce Bowlus. The trust pays widow life income, with contingencies for shortfalls or surpluses. Upon Mrs King’s death, multiple relatives receive legacies ranging from $500 to $1,090. Remaining estate funds go to Strawbridge Home for a dormitory and endowment, or to the Home’s endowment if dormitory is unnecessary. The will, dated March 10, 1950, was witnessed by Gaver Fleming and Russell W. Shoemaker Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawbridge Home For Boys, Inc
Eldersburg
Carroll County
Jesse Ping
Ridgeville
Masonic
Baltimore County
Calvary Methodist Church
Mt. Airy
King
Hubert P. Burdette
L. Pearce Bowlus
Fred Morgan
Doris Morgan
Charles Carey Morgan
Cohew
Alice Smith
Sam K. Smith
Manhasset
Long Island
Helen Jones
New York
Adela W. Burall
Clara Boyer
Stuart Boyer
Ann King
William H. King, Jr
Myra King Nevin
Hester Walker
W. Cook Walker
Bessie Allnutt
John Alputt
Lillie S. Hatfield
Strawbridge Home
Strawbridge
Messrs
Burdette and
Bowlus
Gaver Fleming
Russell W. Shoemaker
Ford Motor Assets Up
Ford Motor Co. reports assets on December 31, 1950 at 1,469,093,000, up 126,742,000 from the prior year, with 623,769,000 in earnings retained for business use in 1950, a 59,357,000 rise. The statement, signed by Henry Ford II and L. E. Briggs, notes authorization of 20,000,000 common shares at 5 each but 3,452,900 shares outstanding worth 17,264,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ford Motor Co
Massachusetts
Henry F. Long
Henry Ford II
L. E. Briggs
First underground A bomb test at Yucca Flat
LAS VEGAS reporting the first in a new series of atomic detonations went off at Yucca Flat at 9 a.m. The flash was seen in Las Vegas, 75 miles away, but no cloud formed this time. Newsmen had expected an underground detonation, which the Atomic Energy Commission did not immediately confirm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Yucca Flat
Atomic Energy Commission
Two teenage girls quit school to jerk soda in Baltimore
Two 15 year old girls from Penn Hall junior college in Chambersburg Pa ran away last Monday to work as soda jerks in a downtown Baltimore drug store. A shoe salesman two sailors a Navy chaplain and police traced them from Hagerstown to Baltimore with a flashily equipped car supplied by the girls' fathers. After police confronted them in East Baltimore the pair were returned home amid tears and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Marion Traendly
Rowayton
Navy
Norwalk
Bainbridge Naval Training Center
Florida
Nancy
Chambersburg
Hearing Set In Equity Court Over Haines Will Gift
A Wednesday 11 am hearing in Equity Court addresses a demurrer to the bill by Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Dorsey claiming Mrs. Annie E. Haines promised them 133 West Fourth Street for services. Executor Benjamin F. Shuff contends the will creates a power of sale, causing an equitable conversion that excludes several residuary beneficiaries. The executor asks to strike the names of spouses of those heirs from the defendant list. Emergency care was given at Frederick Memorial Hospital after two Sunday night incidents. Henry Genus, 60, was treated for head abrasions and shoulder pain from a car crash. Robert Baer, 32, received care for a hand injury from a motor belt incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equity Court
Frank K. Dorsey
Annie E. Haines
West Fourth Street
Benjamin F. Shuff
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Henry Genus
Clarksburg
Robert Baer
Smithsburg
Bishop Powell Here
Fourteen persons were confirmed at All Saints church Sunday by Rt. Rev. Noble C. Powell Bishop of Maryland. He also officiated at one baptism and preached at St Barnabas at 4 pm and at St Timothy's at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
All Saints Church
Noble C. Powell
Diocese of
Maryland
St. Barnabas
St Timothy's
Vin cent seeks oath to deny being a Communist before Congress
Career diplomat John Carter Vincent asks Congress for an immediate public oath to deny under oath that he is or ever was a Communist. He insists on clearing his name in light of charges. The move aims to settle accusations amid ongoing political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Chance
Washington
John Carter Vincent
Congress
Deep Snows Hit Much Of U S With Numbing Cold
The Associated Press reports a nation gripped by a freezing chill as heavy snow fell in parts of Pennsylvania with 18 inches in Kane and 15 inches near Cleveland. Cold with widespread frost threats stretched from the Midwest to Florida, while southern Texas and Kansas faced below freezing. Forecasts warned citrus at risk in Florida and California growers burned smudge pots as temperatures plunged across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pennsyvania
Kane
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Cleveland
Florida
Everglades
Gainesville
Federal
Miami
California
Canada
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
Meadville
Eau Claire
Wis
Duluth
International Falls
Minn
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Pendleton
Ore
Amarillo
Tex
Seattle
Coldest Weather Expected Tonight Through Tomorrow
Baltimore dispatch reports the coldest weather of the season with forecasts of 10 degrees in western mountain valleys and 15 to 20 degrees elsewhere in Maryland tonight. Hard freezes and snow are likely statewide with 4 to 5 inches already in Garrett County. Roads are snow covered and chains may be needed. additional flurries possible in Western Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Weather Bureau
Maryland
Garrett County
Heavy Snow Grips West Virginia Mountains
The Associated Press reports widespread hazardous roads across West Virginia as heavy snowfall continues. SRC crews work through the night combatting icing with motorists urged to use chains. Snow depths reach 7 to 13 inches across counties including Webster, Randolph, Barbour, Upshur and Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
West Virginia
State Road Commission
Elkins
SRC
Weston
Point Mountain
Webster County
Randolph County
Barbour
Upshur
Cheat Mountain
Shaver’s Mountain
Tucker
Randolph
Bruck Found After Pickup Report Stolen
City police were notified this morning that the pickup truck of Tohn Bartlett, 460 West South street, reported stolen from the 400-block of North Market street Friday night, had been found abandoned on Maple avenue. The owner was notified. There was no indication of the thief's identity. STOCKS DRIFT LOWER NEW YORK. Nov. 19 ()-The stock market drifted slowly lower today in an extremely quiet session.
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New York
New Housing Work Starts in Frederick
Frederick's second low cost housing project for Negro families begins within ten days. Ground clearing on Broadway underway and foundation work to start next week. Seven buildings with 60 apartments must finish by Sept 2, 1952 under the contract with Frederick Construction Company. Total cost 717000, with 600500 for the contractor. Rents tied to family income with a 44 dollar ceiling set by the Federal Rent Control agency. Applications will open months before occupancy, likely May 1952. Charles F. Bowers architect. Frederick Housing Authority to build and manage. Commissioners include McSherry, Derribaugh, Mathias Sr, Shipley, Gambrill, Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
W. Clinton McSherry
Broadway
Frederick Construction Company
General Building Organization
Lincoln
Taney
Federal
Rent Centrol
Housing Authority
Charles F. Bowers
Frederick Housing Authority
Mr. McSherry
Lewis BR. Derribaugh
Charles McC. Mathias
G. Raymond Shipley
James H. Gambrill
St John L. Shaw
Mr. Shaw
No Bowl Game For West Maryland
Western Maryland College Athletic Council today rejected any post season games for its undefeated football team. The council noted the eight straight wins and said the season would close to allow players to catch up academically. The squad, mostly sophomores and juniors, is small and not suited for a platoon system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Athletic Council of Western Maryland College Today
Bueht
Western Maryland
New 2-Cent Postal Card Ready For Sale
Washington reports the Post Office Department plans to offer the new two-cent postal card in all post offices by December 1. The rate applies January 1, but the penny card remains saleable until then. Early sale targets advertisers and collectors, with initial sale in New York City at a stamp dealers show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
New York City
American Stamp Dealer's Association
New York
Black Angus Bull Wrecks Trailer Truck
A Black Angus bull that roamed a busy highway for 12 hours charged a trailer truck causing its overturn and the bull’s death. A car followed and struck the truck, injuring Marine Sgt. Shafter Collins at Quantico. The owner, Harry E. Alward of Bailey's Crossing, valued the bull at $1,800 and damage to the truck at $2,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Shafter Collins
Quantico
Harry E. Alward
Bailey's Crossing Roads
Coldest Weekend Bites County with Subfreezing Temps
Temperatures plunged to as low as 12 degrees reported across the county marking a frigid weekend with high winds and snow flurries in mountainous areas. Readings varied from 12 at High Knob near Gambrill State Park to 19 at the Frederick State Police barracks and 23 at the official airport. Ground was frozen with thick ice, and flurries briefly whitened ground in some valleys. Forecaster warned of a cold night with 16 to 20 degrees and said warming should begin by Wednesday as Sunday peaked at 39. Furnaces ran at full blast across homes.
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Gambrill State Park
High Knob
Frederick
Orphans Court Accepts $200 Settlement Over Dads Loss
The Orphans Court authorized George Robert Hood of Bartonsville to accept $200 in full settlement for any claim in the death of his 23 month old daughter Deborah Jean Hood who was fatally struck by a tractor trailer on West Patrick street in late September. The tractor trailer was owned by Battletown Transfer Co Inc and operated by Vernon F Lloyd of Berryville Va. The owner and operator denied liability but offered $200 to settle. Other administrations and estates are noted with minimal reported personalty. A will from Powell Evans of Haverford Pa was certified for recording. he owned land near Weverton Md along the Potomac with sale rights to relatives for fishing grounds based on net income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans Court
George Robert Hood
Bartonsville T
Deborah Jean Hood
West Patrick Street
Little Firs
Battletown Transfer Company, Inc
Vernon F. Lloyd
Berryville
Charles F. Culver
Catonsville
Clyde
Frank Henry Hankinson
Powell Evans
Haverford
Evans
Weverton
Frederick County
Montgomery County
Final Touches On Secret NATO Training Plans
Experts finalize preliminary plans to rush training equipment to the North Atlantic army. NATO leaders from 12 nations review the program as it moves to the military committee and deputies for approval. The session continues through Thursday with American British and French representatives leading the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
NATO Military Committee
Iceland
Children's Treat To Be Given On Thursday
Voiture Locale No 155 40 and 6 will host its annual Thanksgiving treat for Frederick's newer children on Thursday. More than 100 youngsters are expected at the American Legion home in the morning. The day features a ride in the 40 and 8 locomotive and a noontime turkey dinner at the Legion home. Entertainment comes from St John's Minstrel Association followed by an afternoon show at the Tivoli theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
American Legion
Legion Home
St. John’s Minstrel Association
Tivoli Theater
Navy clarifies emergency leave policy in Far East
Tokyo dispatch reports Far East Navy headquarters saying August requests for emergency leave by Navy personnel were boosted by complaints of bans. A prior Associated Press claim of a court martial over a denied leave was investigated, with Task Force 77 stressing only bona fide emergencies should be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Far East
Navy
Oakland
Galif
Tribune
Associated Press
Far East Navy
Task Force 77
North Korea
Calif
Task Verve
Red Cross
Garage Sleeper Held On 500 Bond
Harold Conner of Morgantown West Virginia was arrested in the Central garage on Abrecht Place after breaking a glass pane in the overhead door and spending the night inside. He faces a breaking and entering warrant with bond set at 500 pending hearing. Arresting officers were Sergis Potts and Phillips. No valuables appeared disturbed.
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Harold Conner
Morgantown
W. Va
Abrecht Place
Arthur G.strine
Sergis
Ralph Potts
Harry Phillips
Conner
Vinson May Become Compromise Candidate
Washington reports Chief Justice Fred Vinson is courted as a possible Democratic presidential nominee. Senator Edwin C. Johnson endorses Vinson amid mixed party dynamics and Truman policy debates. Repudiation Day set by Frederick Chapter D A R for November 23 at 2 PM at the Frederick County Court House with Regent C Herbert Kreh presiding and Samuel H. Rosenstock as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pi— i
Fred Vinson
Vinson
Edwin C. Johnson
D-Colol
Truman
Frederick
Frederick County Court House
C. Herbert Kreh
Samuel H. Rosenstock
William M. Storm
Rockwell Terrace
Circus Plagued By Hard Luck To Final Show
Baltimore recounts a tragic run for the Shrine circus with a fatal high wire fall to a 7 year old queen of the high wire and a series of calamities. A fire destroyed a 28 foot trailer killing a chimpanzee and two monkeys while five performers were injured. Horses bolted into trucks and a stabbing in the audience added to the week of misfortune. Manager Sam T. Polack was fined for lacking a safety net under aerial performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Ifth
Shrine Circus
Zee
Vy Trost
Dirk
Joan Braunstein
Dash Kitchens
Lillian
Cleveland
Ames
Sam T. Polack
Lye Circus
Chicago
Miss Trostl
Calvary Chest Fund totals exceed two thousand three hundred
Calgary Methodist church marked the fifth annual Calvary Chest Fund day with gifts surpassing $2,200. Frankie S. Gaither led as chairman and Lester B. Feaga as marshal. Children from all Sunday School divisions carried and placed gifts in a chest on the altar as Rev. Edward A. Godeey preached to about 40 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Edward A. Godeey
Snow Hampers Search For Plane Wreck Victim
Rescue workers in Oakland seek break in bad weather to find the third airman missing from a B26 crash in Preston county West Virginia. Two bodies recovered. plane exploded mid fall en route from Pittsburgh to Langley Field. Langley spokesman hopeful. first lieutenant Prentice E. Ross Jr. may have bailed out and landed in dense mountain undergrowth. Snow hampered efforts so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Air Force
Preston County
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Langley Field
Langley
Prentice E. Ross, Jr
Crash kills eight aboard B-29 on takeoff near Tokyo
An explosion from a B-29 bombload killed eight crewmen during a takeoff at Yokota air base near Tokyo. The bomber swerved and crashed on takeoff during a bombing mission. The remaining twelve crew escaped unscathed with three minor injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Superfort
Yokota
Reds Reach Armistice Reply On Panmunjom Talks
Reds promise overall reply to Allied armistice plan within 30 days as Panmunjom talks pause until Tuesday. China backs demarcation near Parallel 38 with Peiping cited. next meeting set for 11 a.m. local. Allies suggest temporary line along present contact through 30 days to shape a permanent cease fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Korea
Panmunjom
Peiping
China
Chou
Hsieh Fang
U. N
Truman Skips Ocean Swim In Florida Cold Spell
President Truman huddled by a blazing fire at the Little White House in Key West as cold winds and a 64 degree forecast kept him from an Atlantic swim for a second day. He planned a speech for the Women’s National Democratic Club advocating his Fair Deal and UN linked foreign policy before flying to Washington with Mrs Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRST
Fla
Navy
Truman
Washington
Atlantic
National Democratic Club
Congress
United Nations
Boca Chica
Margaret
Florida
Navy Chapel
White House
Major League Draft Selects 17 Minor Leaguers
In Cincinnati on November 19, major league teams drafted 17 minor league players at a total cost of 169000 dollars. Eleven clubs participated, led by the Cubs and Reds with three picks each, while the Giants, Dodgers, Cardinals, Braves, and Indians chose not to draft. The Indians did not attend. The process lasted 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Phillies
Washington
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Cleveland
Indians
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Residuary Legatee
Bonnie Blink
Ford Motor
Penn Hall
U.S
South
West
Black Angus Bull Wrecks
Urbana
Gaithersburg
Rockville
Net Fill City
Gawdrill Park
Potomac River
Harpers Ferry
Virginia
James D. Evans
Henry A. Adams
Foe
Seoul
Battic
U.N
Yalu River
Aif
Kumsong
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