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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1946

Page

7

Man Found Dead In Car In Libertytown

Saelson Shelton a 50 year old Libertytown resident was found dead in a car on Main Street early today. Medical examiners ruled natural causes likely a heart condition worsened by alcoholism. Shelton had been in the car with John Baugher and Milton Nash after a Friday evening stop at a store.

Flarry Shelton Libertytown John Baugher Guy Anders Saelson Shelton Baugher Milton Nach Nash Shelian Iere

Two Divorces Granted By Decrees In Court

In Equity Court two absolute divorces were granted. Roy W. Sheckells represented divorce from Mrs Charlotte Sheckells with custody of two children to him and custody of a third to Mrs Sheckells. he pays $40 monthly toward support and court costs. William M. Storm represented the plaintiff and Edwin F. Nikitk the defendant. Mary M. Morgan has a divorce by cross-bill from Ernest B. Morgan, Middletown. She gains custody of a child. Morgan pays costs. Morgan’s bill of complaints was dismissed. Wilbur F. Shef field Jr. was Morgan’s attorney and Alten Bennett represented Morgan.

Equity Roy W. Sheckells Charlotte Sheckells Ernest EB. Morgan Middletown Morgan Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr

Shriners Food Goes To Charitable Groups

Charitable organizations in Washington receive 960 meals and delicacies from Shriners as the Mayflower hotel crews churned out cold cuts salads and 7000 oysters to prevent waste during a strike. Dr Rau improves after serious illness. his son in law and daughter join Sara Rau in Washington. Columbus Day offers free parking meter rides while a court orders child support for Earl Brown. Kristina Thorden fire brought under control after three lives lost. ancient Egyptians first to improve on pre historic sandals.

Washington Mayflower

Potsdam Agreement Nullified Charter Potsdam Agreement Nullified Charter Derby England Speech by Beveridge

Lord Beveridge, Liberal leader and author of Britain’s cradle to the grave social security plan, declared democracy cannot be taught in Germany through repression and proscription. He said the Potsdam agreement nullified the Atlantic Charter and warned of severe suffering in Germany after defeat, though not inevitable.

Derby England Lord Beveridge Britain Germany Beveridge

Hood College hosts 28th Campus Day ceremonies

Hood College held its 28th Campus Day with hundreds in attendance. Professor Henry T. Wade opened with an organ recital at 1:30 pm, followed by four classes presenting themes and songs. The event ends with a group sing and a silver cup presentation to the winning class president.

Hood College Hood Henry T. Wade Clifford M. Yinger Frederick Ruth BE. Perry William Deckman Katharine .Stottier Drexel Hill Eloise Morgan Queen Anne County Bob Craig Baltimore

Disabled American Veterans Reactivated in Frederick

Frederick chapter of the Disabled American Veterans was reactivated at a meeting in the M C A auditorium Friday evening. Samuel J. Weston installed as commander with officers named William M. Ford Carmey Heeder and Merr Trooper. Fifteen new members joined and the group plans memorial day cooperation with other veterans organizations. Department officers from Baltimore led by Adolph Winkler attended.

Winkler Baltimore

Barretts Resignation Stirs Wage Board Deadlock

Washington Ott The fate of wage controls hung in the balance as President Truman delayed action on Barrett and Cannon resignations from the Wage Stabilization Board. Barrett and Cannon pressed for termination of controls and a public board, while Truman had not decided. Barrett planned to attend a board meeting despite the statement. Also noted was an October national Community Chest drive with an all star broadcast from Los Angeles on CBS, leading into Fredericks campaign on Monday.

Washington Prident Truman Manhbens Wage Stabilization Board A. Colman Barrett Earl N Cannon Truman Barrett White House Cannon Los Angeles Columbia Broadcasting System Frederick

Two-airplane crash near Alexandria kills five

Two plane crashes in thick fog near Alexandria Virginia at midnight killed all five aboard an Army B 25 and an Eastern Air Lines DC 4. Debris littered the scrub pine area five miles south of the city as survivors fled the flames and a stewardess guided 21 passengers to safety. Names pending next of kin notification.

Alexandria Bea Big Eastern Air Lines Here Washington Miami New York Atlanta Custody Betty Camera Allentown Richmond Andrews Field National Airport Navy Bolling Field Potomac River

Local Woman Gets Breneman Kiss in Waynesboro Pa

Mrs. Roger R. Rothenhoefer of 715 Nori Market street traveled to Waynesboro Pennsylvania to meet Tom Breneman, Breakfast in Hollywood host, who greets the oldest lady with a kiss and an orchid. Breneman graciously received his visitors at the hotel and promised a future orchid delivery. He plans to resume his Hollywood program and has requested Mrs. Rothenhoefer forward her address.

Roger R. Rothenhoefer Nori Market Street Tom Breneman Hollywood Waynesboro Mrs. Rothenhoefer Mr. Breneman

Schuoler Visits Elks Silver Spring Lodge

On Oct 12 district deputy and exalted ruler candidate Schuoler visited the Silver Springs Elks Lodge in Silver Spring Armory. Dr. Robert South praised the Elks public service, while Schuoler outlined progress of the Veterans Service Commission. He represents the Grand Exalted Ruler in Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.

Silver Springs Henry A. Schuoler B.P.O.E River Spring Elks Silver Spring Robert South Barrett Schueler Elks Veterans Service Commission Frederick Lodge Maryland Delaware District of Columbia

Hood College Board Enlarged Four New Members Chosen

Hood College expands its board of trustees under a charter amendment approved by the Maryland State Tax Commission. Four new members join to fill terms, including the late Mrs. William P. Richardson’s unexpired term. five of six new appointees come from the board and one from the General Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed church.

Hood College Maryland State Tax Commission William P. Richardson R. Paul Smith Hagerstown James H. Gambril, Jr Frederick Catherine A. Thomas Raymonn Ford Helena Brandenburg General Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Clyde E. Thomas Guy E. Snavely Washington Malcolm W. Myers Hanover Bertha McCall New York City Richardson Thomas Upper College Terrace Thomas and Co Adamstown Franklin and Marshall College Frederick Trading Co P. L. Hargett and Co., Inc Kotsry Emory and Stetson Washington, Allegheny, and MacMurray D. C Converse College Birmingham Southern College Association of American Colleges Snagely Methodist Church Phi Beta Kappa Kappa Phi Kappa Phi Gamma Delta Omicron Delta Kappa Phi Sigma Iota

Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties In Area

Deeds have been recorded in the clerk's office for sales of city and county properties. Transactions include 356 East Third Street sold by Charles R. Main and the Mains to Jesse E Wetzel for about 6000 dollars, 329 South Market Street sold by Alice F Nusz to Charles R Anders for about 4500 dollars, 58.75 acres with improvements in Lewistown district sold by John F Biehl to Sherman F Hewitt for about 4500 dollars, 110 Burck Street sold by Emory G Nusz to Herbert V Colliflower for about 4000 dollars, and the southeast corner of Waterstreet and Park Avenue Thurmont sold by Peter J Hunawicz to Wilbur Toms for about 3600 dollars.

Charles R. Main Harry E. Main Jesse E. Wetzel East Third Street Alice F. Nusz Charles R. Anders South Market Street John F. Biehl Sherman F. Hewitt Lewistown Emory G. Nusz Herbert V. Colliflower Burck Street Peter J. Hunawicz Wilbur Toms Waterstreet and Park Avenue Thurmont

Non-Resident Jobless Benefit Figures From Maryland

Maryland unemployment data show the state paid an average of 106 208 weekly to jobless persons in other states since V J Day. Since war end 319 430 checks totaling 6 266 300 were sent to workers who had been in Maryland. Maryland may pay up to 20 a week for 26 weeks for these non resident claims.

Baltimore Unemployment Compensation Board Maryland UCB

Czech Plan Backed by U S for Limited Magyar Transfer

Lt Gen Walter B. Smith told the peace conference the United States would back a compromise to transfer about 200000 Magyars from Czech territory to Hungary only through bilateral agreement and with humanitarian restraint. He urged minimal population displacements and warned against unilateral forced transfers as a treaty principle. The debate also touched on Hungary’s Danubian role and plans to consult Yugoslavia before finalizing Danube decisions. Finland was listed as the next treaty issue.

Paris Waliter B. Smith United States Czechoslovakia Smith U.S Russia Czech Hungary Transylvania Yugoslavia Danube Slanjoe Simic Balkans Balkan Simic Gusies Loy Auvasione Austria Foreign Ministers’ Council Finland

Tuesday Last Day For Voters To Transfer

A final opportunity will be afforded city and county residents on Tuesday to transfer their registration to the precinct in which they reside when revision day will take place at the various polling places. No new registrations will be accepted. Reports indicate that some precinct judges have followed the new residence requirements while others have not acted. Judges must send suspect notices to those no longer residing in the precincts. Notices go to last known addresses. It is believed many notices have been sent in Frederick city and around 100 in Brunswick, but some county judges have sent few. Supervisors will not have final action details until books are returned.

Frederick City Brunswick

Stilwell Reported Very Weak in Fight for Life

San Francisco Oct 12 Gen Joseph W Stilwell commander of the Sixth Army was reported very weak in his fight for life at Letterman General Hospital He grew weaker yesterday and again last night hospital authorities said the 63 year old commander showed a further decline in his condition

San Francisco Joseph W. Stilwell Letterman General Hospital Sixth Army

Clock gets new motor to restore town time standard

Installation of a new motor and gears in the town clock is underway. Osborne I. Price leads the work, aimed at finishing soon after weeks of downtime and erratic timekeeping. The clock is expected to return to reliable time as the machinery is installed.

Osborne I. Price

The Danube Clause Clash in Postwar Talks

Analysis of the Danube issue at the Paris peace conference, detailing Western Allies led by the United States and Britain pushing for a Danubian clause in Romania's draft. Russia and Yugoslavia oppose, arguing against economic blocs and political control. Senator Vandenberg endorses a free Danube as essential to central Europe’s peace and trade, while Molotov and Kordelj denounce these arguments. The fate of the Danube hinges on a unanimous Big Four agreement to avoid dividing Europe.

Fly Dewite MacKenzie AY Paris America Britain Europe Council of Big Four Foreign Ministers Russia U.S Arthur H. Vandenberg United States Danube Molotov Edvard Kordelj Yugoslavia Vandenberg Bevin Soviet Germany Austria Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania Bulgaria Dante Blan

Large class to be initiated by K of C at Key Hotel

A large class of candidates will be initiated into St. John's Council Knights of Columbus Sunday afternoon at Francis Scott Key hotel. The class honors Christopher Columbus. A banquet follows with Rev Joseph P O'Donnell and other dignitaries attending. Grand Knight W Jerome Offutt presides. Committee members named. Peace talks doomed in Nanking after Kalgan seizure by government forces.

St. John’s Council Knights of Columbus Francis Scott Key Christopher Columbus Order Carroll Council Baltimore John J. Diet Joseph P. O'Donnell Mt. St Alton J. Lipps Camden J. Ramsburg Bernard A. Crutchtey

Meat Speech By Truman On Monday

Washington reports President Truman will address meat and stabilization policy on a 15 minute radio program Monday on all networks. Officials say meat is central to the program and action on the long standing shortage may come soon. Cabinet discussions weighed easing or scrapping meat controls with hints of higher ceilings or certificates. Importing meat was among discussed options.

Washington Truman White House Charles G. Ross Presy Ross Eben Ayers Oedal Agriculture Department Anderson

Meat Market Draws Citywide Line in Rain

New York on October 12 reports a crowd of over 1,000 people outside a Manhattan meat market, many camping since night. Word of a good Sunday supply drew buyers from across the city, with early arrivals bringing chairs and blankets while patrol officers managed the push and shouts at opening.

New York Manhattan

Maryland All Stars Weekend Conference in Braddock Heights

Maryland All-Stars youths from across the state gather for a semi annual week end conference at Vindobona Braddock Heights about 130 attendees. An afternoon business meeting leads to a semi formal dinner and dance with worship Sunday morning and a 4 H program concluding the event led by Milo Downey state boys club agent.

Maryland Vindobona Braddock Heights Milo Downey Hes

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Shriners Rau R. M. Rau Rockwell Terrace Sara Rau Canada Ray James Heater N. C Patrick M. Schnauffer Earlston C. Brown Centerville Stockholm Kristina Thorden mid-Atlantic Breneman Schuoler Silver Spring Lodge Walter Johnson Georgetown Hospital George and Ike Eisenhower George VI Balmoral Castle Scotland Myers Hanover Shoe Company Penn State College Mr. Myers West Middiestrest Bachman's Valley Westminister Arcadian Social Club The Masons Arigd Ame Chie Weis Bleue Couny Byron Hughes Miss McCall Travelers’ Aid Society Sinc France M.C. A Hamburg Werner Rhode Struthof Natzweiler Gen. Stilwell Blue Danube K. of C Nanking Kalgan China
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