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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1950

Page

11

Democrats Seek County Tour In Frederick County Election Push

A statewide campaign caravan led by Governor Lane and Senator Tydings will tour Frederick County on November 7 to boost Democratic candidates. The itinerary includes Emmitsburg Thurmont Woodsboro Walkersville and Brunswick with a mass meeting at the State Armory in Frederick at 8 15 p m. Local leaders will host receptions and introductions by Dr Edward P Thomas and Major General Milton A Reckord.

Frederick County William Preston Lane U. S Millard E. Tydings Hall Hemmond J. Millard Tawes Russell P. Hartle Hagerstown Congress Francis Scott Rey Women's Democratic League Emmitsburg Green Parrot Thurmont Woodsboro Walkersville Harry Boyle Lumen Norris William J. Broner Harry Ruchoodsboro Harry C. Dorcus Philip H. Beard Brunswick Charles F. Deck Frederick State Armory William M. Storm Hammond Tawes Hartle Lane Edward P. Thomas Tydings Milton A. Reckord Maryland National Guard Senator Tydings Armory

Grand Champion Steer Brings $4,751 At Sale

The grand champion steer Jug, 1,185 pounds Hereford shown by 16 year-old Sim Reeves, sold for 4751.85 at Kansas City. Williams Meat Company bought it at 4.01 a pound. The same buyer also purchased the grand champion lamb for 4.75 a pound. The reserve lamb was bought by Armour & Co. for 2 a pound.

Kansas City Sim Reeves Fort Stockton Tex Williams Meat Company Williams Company Ralph Hansens Kingfisher Okla University of Nebraska Armour & Co

Girl 4H Exhibit Showcases Frederick County Youth

A C. Burr Artz Library display features Martha Jane Layman from Braddock, a 4-H and Grange member. Her projects span canning, baking, sewing, and home redecorating, with multiple county and state prizes. Layman joined 4-H in 1944, earned 1947 Chicago trip and war bond, and entered 4-H All Stars in 1948, continuing active work with Braddock Grange.

Frederick County Grange C. Burr Artz Chicago Maryland Layman Braddock Grange

Hood College students enjoy field trips this week

Field trips and special activities enrich Hood College classroom work. Crafts and textiles shows were held at local mills, fruit and utensil firms hosted meal students, art demos featured Garden Club members, and a York, Pennsylvania concert plus an on campus orientation tea for new students complemented the schedule.

Hood College Helen Chambers Oella Dickey Woolen Mills Bernice Gross Frederick Produce Company Everedy Company Nower T. Stuart Haller Garden Club Frederick Haller Art Madeleine Parker York Hood Gambrill Gymnasium Mary E. Hilton Drexel Hill

Tydings Responds To Lewis In Radio Clash

Senator Tydings defended his anti subversion work on a nationwide radio rebuttal against Fulton Lewis Jr. He accused Lewis of mischaracterizing the investigations and claimed his committee did not whitewash. He noted prior probes and challenged Jonkman’s testimony as incomplete. Meanwhile local notes report Ernest C. Shifflett fined $25 for motor violations and other small penalties.

Baltimore Tydings D-Md Fulton Lewis, Jr Mutual Broadcasting System Lewis Frederick State Department Charlie McCarthys Senate Rep Jonkman Rmich House TJ Lewis 80Th Congress Sens. Hickenlooper R-Iown Lodge R-Mass Clarksburg Ernest C. Shifflett Edward J. Smith Ernest P. Bear Airy H. P O'Brien Thomas M. Hill North Bentz Street Constance M. Hill D. D. Wilecom

4 290 Names Stricken Off in Frederick County Voter Rolls

Revisions and registrations this year elim inated 4 290 names from Frederick county voting rolls ahead of the November 7 general election. More than 7 000 names were removed earlier for not exercising franchise over five years. The present eligible voters total 25 460, with Democrats 14 133, Republicans 11 133, and others 194. White voters 23 848 and colored 1 612. Male voters 14 218 and female 11 242. Jurors may rise to 5 per day in 1951 per Baltimore Supreme Bench budget proposal. total juror pay to reach 120 000.

Frederick County Board of Election Supervisors Baltimore Supreme Bench of Board of Estimates

Highway Accidents Continue To Mount In Maryland

Maryland State Police statistics show September reports 2,375 investigated accidents, up 23 percent from last year. There were 37 fatal, 144 personal injury, and 1,504 property damage crashes. Thirty-nine deaths and 1,104 injuries were recorded. Prince George and Baltimore counties led with fatalities.

Pikesville Maryland Statistics Division of Maryland State Police Prince George County Baltimore County Calvert Caroline Cecil Dorchester Howard Queen Anne Washington Worcester

Pedestrian Safety Rules Cited After September Fatalities

Counties report a surge in September accidents with pedestrians comprising thirty five percent of total fatalities. Captain W H Webber of the State Police cites reckless driving and pedestrians failing to observe key safety rules to stay alert and protect themselves on the highway.

Senate W. H. Webber State Police

Crossing safety tips from an old carera poster

Brief instructional note emphasizes looking both ways before crossing a highway, ensuring the way is clear, and not walking between or behind parked cars. It advises walking on the left and facing traffic to stay safe as pedestrians.

Lef Traf

Deer Plight Warns Drivers To Wear White At Night

A local safety notice urges drivers to wear white or bright clothing to stay visible to wildlife and avoid accidents. It cautions against walking on highways when under the influence and stresses timely operator visibility to prevent harm.

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Los Philadelphia Orphans Court John P. Boland Mary Fuller Frazier Perryopolis Pearre Samuel H The Orphans’ Court Frank G. Snoak Roy L. Crum Second St Frederick, MD C. Clifton House OF Delegates Walter Snow Optometrist Tt North Market St Prome Board of County Commissioners Robert R Rhoderick William T. Staley Jacob R. Ramsburg Denver J. Shook Ence Ritchie Associates Finance Corporation East Church Earl M. Lowell Gary Lutterback Cat Samuel Q. Ausherman West Second Street Governor Lane General Hartle Hall Hammond Millard Tawes Democratic Central Committee
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