Halloween vandals blamed for heavy county damage
Vandals caused extensive property damage across Frederick and surrounding towns during Halloween. A power broom on Route 15 near Harmony Grove burned, likely after a flare, with $1,500 to $2,000 loss. fodder wagon and field fire at Wobn D Holter farm. nail keg incident at Walkersville. several roads blocked and fences/two gates moved. Officials warned of possible more acts, while urging law enforcement and lighting conditions for next nights.
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Hallowe'en
Frederick
Midalestown
Walkersville
Donald B. Rice
Board of Aldermen
W. W. Corbin
Route 15
Harmony Brove
L. A. Waesche and
Comany
Lewisown
State Roads Commission
D. Holter
Middletown
Middletown Voluneer Fire Company
Holter
Chail
Elm Street
Park Avenue
Rice
George Clayton Stauffer
Stokowski at 69 to be daddy again
Conductor Leopold Stokowski aged 69 and his 27 year old wife Gloria Vanderbilt expect their second child in January. They already have a son born August 22, 1950. Vanderbilt’s attorney disclosed in Federal Court yesterday while opposing a government request to move a gift tax case earlier than its March date. The suit concerns a $12,285 gift tax refund.
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New York
Leopold Stokowski
Gloria Vanderbilt
Route 15 Relocation Near Harmony Grove Could Open This Weekend
The Route 15 relocation north of Harmony Grove, featuring a new bridge over Tuscarora Creek, may open to traffic late this week. Contractor L. R. Waesche and Son of Thurmont reports most work done on the $143,333 project, with end connections, shoulder finishing, and bridge rails remaining. The new reinforced concrete road straightens a dangerous stretch and reduces sharp curves, with future state plans to further improve the Thurmont Emmitsburg segment.
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Harmony Grove
Tuscarora Creek
L. R. Waesche and Son, Thurmont
Route 15
State Roads Commission
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Frederick County C E Convention Saturday at Trinity Chapel
The 58th anniversary Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union convention meets at Trinity Chapel Evangelical Reformed Church with 1:30 PM registration. Kings Trumpeters perform 2:15 PM and 7:30 PM, followed by a fellowship supper at 8:30 PM. Henry Van Steenburg leads songs. Barry Horine and Myersville Junior Choir also perform. Junior C E session at 3:15 PM features Rev. Earl Redding as speaker. all sessions open to the public.
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Kings Trumpeters
Kings College
Heard
Percy Crawfords
Willy
Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union
Trinity Chapel
Evangelical Reformed Church
Kings
Robert van Steenburg
St. Petersburg
Fla
van Steenburg
Barry Horine
Myersville Lutheran Church
Earl Redding
Third Evangelical United Brethren Church
York
Two Coeds Injured In Crossing Crash At Logan
At a railroad crossing in Logan West Virginia two seventeen year old girls from St Louis were severely cut when their borrowed convertible rolled over. Pat Rubar and Reba J Osborne were driving home from a Virginia college whose name was not learned. The car was borrowed from Eugene Mann of Danville Virginia. Both girls were reported patients at Logan General Hospital.
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Logan
W. Va
Pat Rubar
Reba J. Osborne
Virginia
Eugene Mann
Danville
Logan General Hospital
Casualties in Korea Rise to 95,592 in U S Update
Washington reported 95,592 U S battle casualties in Korea as of October 31, an increase of 2,595 over last week.
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Washington
U. S
Korea
Boy's Forgotten Gun Incident Shocks Hamilton
In Hamilton Ohio on Market Street a four year old boy Ronnie Jones found a gun in a car glove compartment and discharged it. The accident left him with a severed finger and he was taken to a hospital. Police rushed to the scene but no other injuries were reported.
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Hamilton, O
Iman
Market Street
Hamilton
Ronnie Jones
Ronnie
Early Cold Snap Forecast Stirs Seasonal Warnings
The Associated Press notes frost risk as a Midwest cold front moves toward Maryland tonight or tomorrow. The Weather Bureau urges checking anti-freeze and warns late vegetables may frost bite. Duck hunters face showers as temperatures rise to around 25 in the afternoon.
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Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Baltimore
Midwest
Maryland
Free State
Main Fishing Creek Water Line Cracked
A 12 inch Fishing Creek water line serving Frederick split when a bulldozer grading a farm struck it. Water spurted six feet as Water Department crews under William J. Davis repaired under five hours without shutting the system. Camp Detrick lent a split coupling to seal the line, preventing larger outages. The break occurred on Romero property halfway between Fishing Creek and Frederick. pressure remained stable thanks to the elevated tank.
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Fishing Creek
Frederick
Water Department
William J. Davis
Camp Detrick
Romero
Washington
Flat Billed Ducks Hit Calendar On Nose
Flat billed ducks arrive for winter marking 12 of 14 Oct. 29 invasions. R. A. Patrick Jr logs the dates as puzzling. Deeds were recorded for several properties including a two acre tract with improvements on Emmitsburg Tannytown road sold for about 4500 by Albert Bell and Ruby Ann Dalton. Virginia Hale of Wayne Pa., a Western Maryland College senior, was elected Homecoming queen after student body vote.
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Lakeland
Fla
R. A. Patrick, Jr
Albert P. Bell
Ruby Ann Dalton
Emmitsburg
Tannytown
Revere
Samuel G. Tressler
Amos K. McMullen
Unionville
Mt Airy Road
W. MD
Westminster
Virginia Hale
Wayne, Pa
Western Maryland College
Sale of Dr Johnson home in city for 22500
In the Orphans Court report today, the home of the late Dr William Crawford Johnson at 111 Record street was sold to Mr and Mrs Robert T Fisher for 22500. Miss Emily C Johnson executrix of Mrs Ruth Gouverneur Johnsons will reported the sale to the court. London election news notes Churchill majority expected to shrink from 18 to 17 with new Speaker.
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William Crawford Johnson
Record Street
Robert T. Fisher
Orphans Court
Emily C. Johnson
Ruth
Gouverneur Johnson
London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Three Bodies Found In Coal Mine Blast Near Rayford
Rescue worker reports three bodies found shortly before noon in a blast-ridden Truax Traer Coal Company mine near Rayford West Virginia. Authorities investigated the methane and dust incident that trapped miners.
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Rayford
W. Va
Truax-Traer Coal Company
Here
Fleeting Moment Wins 106th Cambridgeshire Stakes
Fleeting Moment won the Cambridgeshire Stakes, the 106th running, over a mile and an eighth at Newmarket England on October 31.
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Fleeting Moment
Newmarket
England
Five Judges Visit Manor Grange
The National Grange and Sears Roebuck Foundation sponsored event sees Carroll Manor Grange of Adamstown showcased by five judges in a national contest. Judges plan to visit Virginia next after touring Adams County projects and learning how Manor Grange runs community service efforts.
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National Grange
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Carroll Manor Grange
Adamstown
Milo K. Swanton
American Country Life Association
J. Kenneth Stern
American Institute of Cooperation
Ward L
Quaal
Clear Chan-nel Broadcasting Services
Harold J. Arthur
Vermont State Grange
Byron Frederick
Ohio State Grange
Virginia
Carroll Manor
Grange
Doubs
Pomona
Bruce Crum
L. H. Crickenberger
Howard A. Quinn
University of Maryland
Gordon Cairns
College of Agriculture
Arthur Hamilton
University
Don Lerch
The
Ienry R. Shoemaker
Detrick Opens Drive To Buy Defense Bonds
Camp Detrick launched a drive to boost participation in the payroll savings plan for United States Defense Bonds. At a 32-unit meeting chairman John E. Thompson announced November outreach targeting 90 percent civilian participation, with a continuing effort beyond November. A 50 percent military goal would earn a Treasury Department awarded flag and a Defense Department commendation scroll for the Post.
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Camp Detrick
United States Defense
Drive
John E. Thompson
Thompson
Treasury Department
Defense Department
Traffic Deaths Near One Million Mark in US
Chicago, Oct 31 The National Safety Council reported 26,630 traffic deaths in the first nine months, pushing total highway fatalities well past 990,000 since cars began. Less than 10,000 deaths remain to reach the millionth fatality, with earlier forecast unchanged that it would occur in mid December.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Higher Hunting Fees To Be Asked Of State
The Maryland Department of Game and Inland Fish will seek February legislature approval to raise hunting license fees. County resident licenses would rise 25 cents to 1.50 and state wide licenses to 6.25, generating about 47,000 for operations and higher employee salaries. In Riverside Illinois an Air Force transport crashed on Box Springs mountain, killing six servicemen with two survivors.
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Baltimore
Maryland Department of Game and Inland Fish
Ernest A. Vaughn
Vaughn
Riverside
Cahil
Traux Field
Madison
Wis
Box Springs Mountain
Fighting On Korean Front Dying Down
U S Eighth Army reports reduced combat on the Korean front as a proposed cease-fire buffer zone looms. Heavy air and ground actions center near Kumsong with a Chinese company engagement and multiple air strikes targeting bunkers, trucks, and a fuel depot near Pyongyang.
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U. S
Eighth Army
Kumsong
Fifth Air Force
Shooting Star
Pyongyang
Sting Of Cold To Be Felt Soon
The Associated Press reports a wide cold spell from the Rockies to the North Central states. Strong winds sweep the cold belt with Montana and North Dakota recording the coldest temps around 10 below. Chicago nears freezing as Montana and the Dakotas see snow and Minnesota reports over nine inches yesterday.
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Associated Press
Rockies
Roeckies
Plans States
Upper Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Montana
North Dakota
Drummond
Mont
Fargo
N. D
Chicago
Dakotas
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Ohio Valley
Eastern
Seaboard
South
Pacific Northwest
Central Rockies
Mercury
Forth Worth
Laredo
Tex
Cut Bank
Five Arrested For Peace Disturbance At Five and Half Street
City police arrested two men and three juveniles this morning on disturbing the peace charges after an uproar on Five and Half street. Leroy Thompson, Clinton F. Nokes and two juveniles faced charges. all were jailed with adults held on $50 and costs. Lieut. Bartgis and Officers DeGrange and Carty led the investigation.
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Five and Half Street
Leroy Thompson
Clinton F. Nokes
DeGrange Street
Thompson
Lieut
Bartgis
DeGrange and
Carty
Power Interruption At Braddock Heights Due To Fuse Failure
An hour long power outage in Braddock Heights Tuesday evening was caused by a line fuse failure near Route 40 east of the community. Potomac Edison district manager Robert L. Smith said the fuse damage likely resulted from vehicle contact with a pole during nearby road construction. Power was restored after about 60 minutes starting around 6:66 p.m.
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Braddock Heights
Potomac Edison
Route 40
Robert L. Smith
May Night Halloween Traditions Dampen Mischief
New York reports Halloween patrols and neighborhood safety efforts as communities prepare events to curb vandalism. Officials note that trick or treat risks rise with late hours, while churches and schools organize ragamuffin parades and dances to channel youthful energy into safe celebrations.
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New York
Marion Davis Weds Navy Captain In Las Vegas Wedding
Former silent film star Marion Davies married Navy Captain Horace G Brown at El Rancho Vegas Las Vegas. Ceremony performed by a justice of the peace with witnesses and a breakfast before plans to return to Los Angeles. Davies earlier settled with Hearst Corp over control of the estate relinquishing voting rights.
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Las Vegas
Marion Davies
Navy Capetain
Horace G. Brown
James Down
Miss Davies
Merion Cecilia Dollins
Capt. Brown
el Rancho Vegas Hotel
Ken Frogley
Hearst Corp
Court of Appeals Won’t Rule On O'Keefe Damages Suit
Annapolis Oct 31 The Court of Appeals refused to decide if Mary O Keefe may collect 5000 damages after a resort pamphlet showed her on the cover The court noted no final Worcester County judgment yet and the suit stemmed from The Visitor magazine featuring a white bathing suit on Ocean City. Also the court upheld bankruptcy awards totaling 14930 to Standard Lime and Stone Co and American Bitamuls Co over material claims. In Baltimore police said a window was found open at Estes Motor Co on East Patrick Street early today but nothing was disturbed and may have been left open by an employee.
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Annapolis
Court of Appeals
Baltimore
Mary O'Keefe
Worcester County
Miss O'Keefe
Worcester
Ocean City
Edmund H. Johnson
Robert Scott
Visitor
Little
Mary
Scott
Ensor Street
Ellsworth C. Valentine
Standard Lime and Stone Co
American Bitamuls Co
Nathan Hamburger
Frederick County
Estes Motor Company
East Patrick Street
Carty
Peter Edson
Washington
Brussels
Belgium
ONCA
Europe
Great Britain
Paul Henri Spaak
United States
Chamber of Deputies
U. S
House of Representatives
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Belgium Shows Democracy Progress Amid Wartime Lessons
Washington correspondent notes Belgium, a free enterprise state with a strong labor movement, has reduced communism and stabilized its franc. Belgium supports NATO, expands forces, and industrializes defense, aiming to produce much of its own armaments and contribute to allied security.
Reds Offer Narrow Buffer Zone in Korean Truce Talks
In Panmunjom, Oct. 31, Red truce negotiators proposed a 2½ mile buffer along their version of the current battle line, labeling it their last and best proposal. U N spokesman Kinney noted no major differences with allied aims, but warned negotiators there are still acceptability hurdles as the plan seeks to move toward a solution. The offer, presented near week’s end, underscores closer alignment yet keeps lingering suspicions about the pace and details of the ceasefire process.
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Munsan
Korea
Red
United Nations Command
U. N
Kaesong
Cal
Andrew J. Kinney
Kinney
Anyme
Damascus Fire Dept Banquet Names Many Officials
The Damascus Volunteer Fire Department held its seventh annual meeting and banquet at the Peter Pan Inn on October 25. Retiring president Leroy Mullinix led the business session. E Guy Jewell was toastmaster with speakers from state and county fire organizations and local departments. An annual memorial honored two members, and new officers were elected for the coming year with a slate of 16 directors and several Engine No. 1 2 and 3 captain appointments. A separate note reports a Senate Armed Services subcommittee assuring ample winter clothing for U S troops in Korea if fighting continues.
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Damascus Volunteer Fire Department
Peter Pan Inn
Leroy Mullinix
E. Guy Jewell
Stedman Prescott
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Irving G. McNair
Montgomery County
George Nesbitt
Montgomery County Council
Robert L. Smith
MD. State Firemen's Association
Rev
J. H. Snyder
Damascus Fire Dept
Herman Dilg
Montgomery County Firemen’s Association
Lewis Corabill
Montgomery County Firemen's Association
Chief Fox
Gaithersburg-Washington Grove
Fred Stolz
Washington Grove
W. L. Burdette
Hyattstown Vol
Martin Darby
Noah Ifert
H. Deets Warfield, Jr
Lee Mariz
Bernard D. Gladhill
Basil B. Burdette
G. Kenneth Howes
Joseph ©. Hawkins
Joan W. Hood
O. E. Williams
James Francis Perry
Bradley M. Woodfield
Roscoe F. Purdurm
Clifford J. Davis
Mehrle Warfield, Jr
Carlton Brandenburg
Luther Burke
Guy D. Watkins
Austin Mulinix
Robert Mullinix
Thomas D. Woodfield
Paul Buredette, Jr
Roger Cordall
Kenneth King
Austin Mullinix
Paul Burdette, Jr
Robert Cordell
Washington
PRA Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
U. S
Korea
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