Couple Has Honeymoon Trouble Here
A young Michigan couple married in Frederick faced trouble on their wedding night. Rubert L. Coombs 21, of Pontiac Michigan was involved in a collision with a car owned by Russell McGee near Thurmort at Third and Bentz streets. Coombs lacked insurance and had his car impounded to cover damages. He posted 2.50 in collateral and later raised 50 cash to release the wrecked vehicle. Coombs and Norma L. Croom 16 were married Monday by a local minister and left for an undisclosed honeymoon site. State Police reported Coombs was sought on a West Virginia fugitive warrant tied to a felony charge. Coombs has been unavailable since the car was released.
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Michigan
Rubert L. Coombs
Maryday Avenue
Pontac
West Virginia
Maryland
Coombs
Frederick
Norma L. Croom
Pontise
Russell McGee
Thurmort
Third
Bentz Streets
McGee
Bentz Street
Third Street
Hoffman
Thurmont
Frederick Said
Hog Cholera Threat to U S Meat Supply Spreads
The Agriculture Department warned of a new hog cholera variant in the Midwest endangering the U S meat supply. It urged vaccinating piglets before weaning and boosting anti cholera serum by about 50 percent. A Rep Stefan Nebraska suggested sabotage, but officials found no evidence. The issue centers on virus changes reducing vaccine effectiveness. The piece also notes a Calvary Methodist Church class meeting and Halloween party on October 2.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Mid- West
Stefan
R-Neb
Calvary Methodist Church
Women's Club Meeting Officers and Activities Noted
Mrs. Carl Mercer and Mrs. Austin Gaver hosted at 404 Carroll Park Way with 19 members and teacher Mrs. Hammond Clary present. Devotions led by Mrs. Gaither. new officers named for the coming year include President Mrs. Roy Kinsey and Vice President Mrs. Leo Tucker. other posts assigned. program featured a movie by Mr. Austin Gaver and door prizes awarded. Next meeting November 6 at Miss Margaret Creager’s home. Cotton controls eased as Brannan announces free planting for 1951 crop. government restrictions lifted due to potential shortages.
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Austin Gaver
Carroll Parkway
Francis Gaither
Hammond Clary
Gaither
Richard Metcalf
Presdent
Roy Kinsey
Leo Tucker
Ann Mossburg
Harold Burgess
Calvary Chest Fund
Ralph Layton
Vivian Freed
America
James Albright
Margaret Creager
Trail Avenue
Washington
Brannan
Montgomery County Names Housing Authority Leader
The Montgomery County Council named a new county housing authority led by John Pratt of Chevy Chase as chairman for a five year term. Other members include Malcolm White Sunshine, Wallace H Cohen, Mrs. Helen Derryberry and George W Johnson with terms ranging two to four years. The move aims to enable low cost housing projects to replace substandard homes. Dr. James J. Hayden was named to the County Board of Zoning Appeals. The Upper Montgomery County Planning Commission reported on rural zoning regulations progress.
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Rockl Ile
Montgomery County Council
John Pratt
Chevy Chase
Washington
Malcolm White
Sunshine
Wallace H. Cohen
Helen Derryberry
Silver Spring
League of Women Voters
George W. Johnson
Rockville
James J. Hayden
Columbus University School of Law
County Board of Zoning Appeals
John D. Sadier
Bethesda
Upper Montgomery County Planning Commission
Frederick Guthelm
Upper County Commission
Austry Proposes Corridor Route From Hyattstown to Ville
Local spokesperson Austry outlines a corridor plan locating the route between Hyattstown and Ville. He envisions large estates and farms in rural zones connected by the new corridor, stressing stretch across sparsely populated tracts to minimize urban disruption.
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Hyattstown
Ville
Settlement of Tax Controversy in Washington County
An amicable settlement of a Washington county tax assessment dispute is expected from a conference tomorrow between State Tax Commission representatives and the County Board of Commissioners. The meeting will be closed as authorities hope for a compromise to avoid extended hearings on appeals. The dispute began after the County Commissioners reduced new property assessments in Williamsport by more than 10 percent, drawing objections from Supervisor of Assessments Simon Clopper.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
State Tax Commission
Tives
County Board of Commissioners
Williamsport
Simon Clopper
County board battles over tax cut appeal
The board refused to rescind its blanket slash and Clopper appealed to the State Tax Commission. Hearings were postponed as representatives requested more time to study the county tax situation.
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Clopper
Tax Commission
Rebels Sign Gambino In AFL Move To Richmond
Richmond, Va October 3 Lucien Lu Gambino former University of Maryland backfield ace was signed today by the Richmond Rebels defending champions of the American Football League Gambino had been on the inactive list of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League for the season.
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Rebels
Gambino
Richmond
Lucien
Lu) Gambino
University of Maryland
Richmond Rebels
Chicago Bears
Largen Acquitted of Murder Charge in Wife Slaying
William M. Largen, 48, former Lando Coal Corp. superintendent, was acquitted today of murder charges in the slaying of his wife. Circuit Judge Charles W. Ferguson reacted with surprise and denounced the verdict.
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Lucky Man Williamson
W. Va
William M. Largen
Lando Coal Corp
Charles W. Ferguson
Life is pretty cheap in Mingo County remark to Largen
A remark that life is cheap in Mingo County followed by calling Largen a lucky man appears in the readable portion, highlighting regional attitudes and a mention of Largen as a fortunate figure within the local context.
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Mingo County
Largen
Ultra Fine Wire Powers New Radio Tubes
Extremely thin wire, about one fifth the diameter of a human hair, is used in certain advanced radio tubes, enabling smaller, more efficient components and improved signal performance.
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