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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

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Colorful Hood College Inaugural Procession Planned

Dr. Andrew G. Trexal will be installed as Hood College's third president on October 21. About 260 colleges universities and learned societies will participate in a 10 45 a m procession from Alumnae Hall to Hudson Outdoor Theater for the inaugural convocation at 11. If rain the ceremony moves to Frederick High School with a weather decision by 8 50 a m. The committee has arranged public address broadcast to the library and classrooms. Delegates trustees faculty alumnae and college choir will march. The program includes the Cecilia Choir and a Festival March composed for the occasion. Johns Hopkins President Isaiah Bowman will deliver the address. A reception and luncheon follow in Meyran drawing room and Coblentz Hall respectively.

Andrew G. Trexal Hood College Alumaite Hall Hudson Frederick High School James H. Gambrill Jr Ason Marion Smith Department of Physical Education Paul Beckhelm Division of Fine Arts Carl F. Mueller Board of Trustees Truxal Meyran College Coblentz Hall

Colts Rally Past Dons For Narrow AFC Victory

The Baltimore Colts shook off a rough start to beat the Los Angeles Dons 22 to 14. Trailing 14-0 at times, Baltimore surged in the final period to secure a key Western division win and tighten their grip atop the standings. Charlie Tward?Rourke guided the offense to an 14-14 third-quarter tie and the Colts added 15 points late, aided by a safety and two touchdowns. The win boosts their position in the AFC while other results shake up the league.

New York Baltimore Colts San Francisco Cleveland Colts Los Angeles Charlie Yrourke Chicago Cleveand Cols Buffalo Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Rockets Ebbetsfield

State Moves To Purchase Building

Baltimore October 16 The State of Maryland took the first step toward buying the 34 story O Sullivan building in downtown Baltimore for 5 000 000 The State Board of Public Works approved a lease and option with O Sullivan Inc for the building to house departments and agencies being forced out of space in various Baltimore buildings The state took an option on the citys tallest structure for 1 until 1 19 9 The General Assembly would have to approve a 5 000 000 bond issue before the purchase could be completed

Baltimore State of Maryland Osullivan State Board of Public Works O'Sullivan, Inc General Bly

AFHA Hears Year’s Plans At Maryland Meeting

About 100 delegates from 42 Future Homemakers of America chapters met at Hood College Mevran Hall to outline the year’s program. Reports on the Kansas City convention, regional chairmen, and officer installations followed a day of sessions and a luncheon with Hood College home economics students. The group toured Frederick sites including the Taney Home and Key grave, staying at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.

Maryland Association of Future Homemakers, of America Mevran Hall Hood College Future Homemakers Marfford Frederick High School Meyran Hall Kansas City Gladys Hoover Accident Yatsy Clower Greenbelt Shirley Bowers Westminster Esther Harrington Princess Anne Jacqueline Drake Boonsboro Joan Tyler Crisfield Jez Wood Mary Louise Young Middletown Maxine Green Frederick Jane Lawson Barbara David Pegsy Howard Williamsport Dolores Ream Oakland Lou Fisher Jean Wood Edith Spence Cordova Ethel Grove Hagerstown Josephine West Doris Clements Cheverly Marguerite Willer Elisabeth Amey Baltimore State Department of Education M. Gladys Dickerson Hyattsville Maryland Association of Future Homemakers Missef Grove Dickerson Green, David Lawson Howard Fisher Guesis Cebleniz Hood Music Meyran Taney Francis Scott Key

Frederick County Forestry Board Organized In Maryland

The Frederick County Forestry Board was announced by the Department of State Forests and Parks. At an October 12 meeting at Vindebona Hotel Breddock Heiznis was elected chairman and Charlies F Bowers Frederick was chosen vice chairman. Executive Secretary is William A Parry with District Forester Joseph W Fresconi as ex officio. The board aims to develop timber cutting regulations and promote conservation of Maryland forest resources. Other members include Paul C Frye Morris Zentz and David H Young with ex officio Henry Shoemaker and Joseph W Fresconi. The next meeting will be held at Thurmont on November 9.

Frederick County Forest Osservancy Districts Maryland Paul C. Frye Sabillasville Morris Zentz Emmitsburg David H. Young Middletown

City Sees Early Heavy Frost Across County Area

A heavy killing frost settled over the city and county as temperatures dropped to 30 degrees. Gardens, lawns, and exposed crops suffered possible damage while some plants survived. forecasts warn of colder winds and possible showers, with a chance of snow unlikely. The average first frost date is October 18.

Unionville Frederick

Frederick County Republican Women elect new officers

Emmett R. Bowlus was chosen president for a two year term at a Friday meeting at Hotel Frederick. Officers include vice president Mrs John Fizler secretary Mrs Jacob R Ramsburg and treasurer Mrs Herbert W Duvall Walkersville. Outgoing officers are president Mrs Francis B Sappington vice president Mrs Harry D Radclift secretary Mrs Eliis C Wachter and treasurer Miss Emma S Preach Sneaker spoke on The Womans Point of view of the Republican National Convention comparing it to a grand theatrical display and praising Governor Deweys acceptance speech. A business session approved covering GOP Club headquarters expenses. a silver card party is set for Tuesday at Coleman Crest near Frederick Junction Route 220 hosted by Miss Julia Coleman Young Mrs Glenn A Smith and Mrs Florence H Surmah with refreshments and prizes. tea and cakes ended the meeting.

Eliis C. Wachter Emma S. Preach Bowlus GOP Club Coleman Crest Julia Coleman Young Frederick Junction Route 220 Young Glenn A. Smith Florence H. Surmah

Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties

Deeds were recorded in the clerk s office for several property sales. Nation s Station near Frederick on Route 40 sold to Crown Oil and Wax Co of Delaware for about 32500. Kemp sold Wilson Avenue property to Mr and Mrs Wainwright for about 8000. Smith sold 40 acres and improvements in Emmitsburg district to Mr and Mrs Sharrer for about 6500. Athens dispatch covers Grady embassy remarks on Greece s military situation. New York stock market trading largely stagnant on October 16.

Robert S. Nation Nation's Station Frederick Crown Oil and Wax Company of Delaware, Inc Harry D. Kemp Thomas B. Wainwright Wilson Avenue Alice B. Smith Marshall V. Sharrer Emmitsburg

Kline Iowa Corn and Hog Man Shapes Farm Bureau Shift

Washington NEA reports Alan B. Kline, Iowa corn hog farmer, leads American Farm Bureau Federation into a modern, businesslike era. New staff, relocated offices, and a focus on the commercial farmer highlight policy influence as Kline argues against sweeping subsidies and stresses farm price dynamics and costs.

Kline Iowa New York Farm Bureau Feter Edson NEA Washington American Farm Bureau Federation Alan B. Kline Big Ed O'Neal Alabama AFBF O'Neal Roger Fleming Standard Oil Capitol Hill Ed O'Neal Allan B. Kline Iowatate College Europe Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Board

Reconstruction planned for historic Route 40 between Boonsboro and Funkstown

State Roads Commission to open bids next Tuesday noon for a about 8.3 mile project costing half a million dollars or more. Reconstruction includes three bridges and widening to 24 feet blacktop with significant earthworks to improve vision and traffic flow from Death Curve to Boonsboro, with traffic maintained during work and plans to widen nearby sections toward Hagerstown and Gapland.

Boonsboro Funkstown State Roads Commission Death Turve Kline’s Mill Kline's Mill Hagerstown Sandy Hook Potomac Gapland Rohrersville

More State Aid Proposed For Schools

A movement for 100 percent increase in state school building incentive funds gains backing from County Commissioners and Dr. Thomas G. Pullen Jr. The plan aims to ease classroom shortages and shift some cost to state aid. Officials urge legislative support nationwide and note bond limits in many counties.

Thomas G. Pullen State Planning Commission Baltimore Board of Education Wir. Hooper Western Shore County Commissioners Association Pullen Planning Commission Hooper Frederick County

Youth Charged With Series Of Larcenies

A 19 year old Frederick youth Al ban M Barthlow of Franklin street is jailed in connection with two larceny series in Pennsylvania and Maryland likely to be tried in Gettysburg. A fugitive warrant has been issued to return him to Gettysburg authorities if extradition is waived. Authorities say Barthlow had stolen radios and a spare wheel from Gettysburg and is suspected in thefts totaling about 75 dollars in tools from Kemp's junk yard at New Market and other batteries around Frederick. The case involves a juvenile in Pennsylvania and extends to county thefts with ongoing investigations by State Police and local officials.

Frederick Pennsylvania Maryland Gettysburg Alban M. Barthlow Franklin Street Barthlow Kemp New Market Dave Oyler Barihtow Troper Lauren Ridee George Crouse

Frederick Planning Commission to hold public hearing on Mercer farm subdivision

The Frederick City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 1 at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting will consider approving a 60 acre subdivision west of the Watkins Acres project, the Albert M. Mercer farm now owned by Richard F. Khine.

Frederick

New Windsor Man Laniz Dies After Illness At 55

J Earl Laniz director of New Windsor State Bank and wholesale produce dealer with Lantz Brothers dies at home in New Windsor after extended illness from a heart condition. Born Sept 8 1893 in Carroll County he leaves wife Mabel Lantz son James M Lantz daughter Norman Hann a brother John G Lantz and sister Mrs Sterling Gorsuch plus one grandchild. Funeral Monday 2 pm at his residence with Rev E J Soper officiating. Burial Winters Cemetery. Funeral directors D D Hartzler and Son.

New Sulphur Springs Lodge L 0 New Windsor St Paul's Methodist Church That Place Sir Lantz Carroll County John M Ella Geiger Mabel Hann Lantz James M. Lantz Norman Hann John G. Lantz Richmond Sterling Gorsuch Baltimore E. J . Soper Winters Cemetery D. D. Hartzler and Son

Elevator In o Floor Fall At Belcher Building

An elevator in the Belcher building dropped six stories to the basement, injuring nine passengers lightly. Elevator operator Thomas Potter, 53, instructed the women to kneel as it descended. A safety device slowed the car, and it rebounded before stopping. Firemen freed everyone shortly after.

Philadelphia Belcher Thomas Potter Potter

Supreme Court interprets wage hour law and premium pay

The Nation Today explains the Supreme Court’s new interpretation of premium or differential pay under the wage hour law. It details how overtime is calculated with base 40 hours and time and a half, plus variations when premium pay applies for nights, weekends, or irregular hours, using multiple worked examples across different scenarios.

Washington ABC U. S. Supreme Court Jones Smith Brentom

Snow and Cold Snap Grips Wide U S Regions

A mass of cold air from central and northwest Canada spread across the northern Rockies into the plains and upper Mississippi Valley. Snow fell in Wyoming Montana the Dakotas and Minnesota with temperatures dropping up to 40 degrees. Dickinson North Dakota recorded 22 and Cheyenne Wyoming 24 as showers and storms extended from the Great Lakes area southwest to the Mississippi Valley and northern Texas.

Chicago Canada Rockies Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Texas

All Military Reserves To Be Organized

President Truman directed the Defense Department to organize reserve units for national security. He directed fast action and named senior officers to head reserve programs in each department. Progress favored Navy Marine Corps and National Guard. Army and Air Force reserve growth lagged. FBI examined mahlan case. UN said Israel rejected a Negev cease fire.

Clarksburg W. Va Truman Defense Department Aix Charles G. Ross White House Washington Organized Reserve Corps Army Air Force Forrestal Navy Department Naval and Marine Corps Reserve National Guard Air Force Reserve Corps

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