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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1955

Page

7

Hallowe'en vandals strike counties amid patrols and cleanups

Weekend vandalism across Frederick and nearby areas included torn road signs, damaged shutters and aerials on cars. Deputies chased youths in Buckeystown and New Market as State Police mobilized. crews straightened signs on Maryland 26 and 40. Trick or treat begins with warnings as Westminster mayor discourages the door to door practice.

Hallowe'en Frederick Sheriff’s Office George Layman New Market Companison New London Creek Raymond Haugh Manor Woods Jacko Shankle Buckeystown Haugh State Roads Commission Maryland 26 Deanvil Councy Table Pleasants Martland Joseph J. Mathias Westminster

Cold Water Treating Burns Cuts Pain Says Surgeons

Surgeons from the University of Utah report that rinsing burns with tap water within one minute reduces pain and danger. Cold water for up to ten minutes significantly lessens after effects. The finding was shared at the American College of Surgeons meeting. Separately, William A Row former Colgate athletic director died of a heart attack at 63.

Chicago Lew B Reed Brown Philp B Pillep Utah Vallece Congress American College of Surgeons Wamilton N.Y William A Row Colcate University Eastern College Athletic Conference

Royal Family Without Hint Of Princess Margaret Marriage

London reporters and palace watchers note no clear signal on Princess Margaret’s plans after a weekend visit with Captain Townsend. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh returned to London in buoyant mood as gossip swirled about the couple and a possible official statement this week.

London Britain Margaret Peter Townsend Clarence House Elizabeth II Duke of Edinburgh Scotland Euston Station Elizabeth Windsor Castle Townsend Sussex Princess Margaret Uckfield House Rupert Nevill Onyx Daily Sketch Assa House of Commons Buckingham Palace

Four City Accidents Investigated Over Weekend

Four city traffic mishaps were investigated by city police over the weekend. Damages ranged from about 15 to 225 dollars, with no injuries. Incidents included a rear collision on North Market Street injuring no one, a street sliding accident on West South Street, a left turn collision at Rosemont and Upper College Terrace, and an East Church Street hit and run involving Carroll Sanders. Charges were filed in the first case for reckless driving. others resulted in no charges.

North Market Street Fourth Street Wiliam A. Mutchner Gray M. Payne West Patrick Street Charles L. Castle Columus Avenue Payne Castile Tno An Afridant Sath Dente Street West South ‘Street John E. Cooper East South Street Barry L. Drain Arlington Sherman Boone Cooper Bentz Drain Upper College Terrace Rosemont Avenue Bernard King Sherwood L. tHarris Frederick RFD 3 Rosemont Ruben Burnett Lincoln Apartments Nathan Dorsey Carolll Sanders East Church Street Middle Alley

Maryland Cold Morning Drops Stateside Icy Temperatures

Marylanders faced a first fall cold snap with readings near or below freezing. Cumberland logged 20 degrees, while Vowson and Waterloo near 30, Frederick 32, Waldorf 34%. The Weather Bureau cited a well developed cold front and warned frost in interior and central portions expected to continue tomorrow.

Baltimore Easton Weather Bureau

Two Die As Bulldozer Drops Onto Vehicle In Morgantown

Two Monongalia County men were killed and another injured when a bulldozer fell from a truck onto their car on US 119 near Morgantown West Virginia. Sheriff Clarence F E Johnson reported Ernest Chase and Pete Gentle among the dead and John Chase brother of Ernest in morgantown hospital in critical condition. All three men were Everettville residents.

Morgantown W.vave Monongalia County Clarence FE Johnson Ernest Chase Pete Gentle Morgantown Hospital John Chase Ernest Everettville

Chest Fund Now Past Its Halfway Mark

The Community Chest campaign has reached about 43 percent of its $35 650 goal, with $20 084 25 raised to date. The industrial division led by Charles K Taylor reports $9 000 of a 14 000 quota. Grove Lime Company employees top per person participation at 98 percent, surpassing 1954 rates. The Evans chaired schools have $1 002 toward $2 500, while Outlying exceeds its goal by 30 percent with $585 total. Byron Winthroner and an advisory group attended as plans for a Halloween parade float with a wishing well were set to boost contributions.

C. Lease Bussard Federated Charities South Market Street Charles K. Taylor Albert H. Cohen Edward McGuiness Camp Detrick M. J. Grove Lime Company The Grove Workers Taylor Grove Warren E. Evans Evans Old Braddock Dwight McCain Outling Glenn Main Ruth Kinsey Thomas Quill B. Thomas Sr Alice Darner John W. Lee Jacob R. Ramsburg Joseph Whisner Burton Cannon Clyde ML Roney Richard F. Kitne Byron Winthroner Community Chest E Ken Hersperger Joseph F Rhederick

Eighteen Chickens Killed by Dogs Near Haughs Shop Road

Dogs killed about eighteen chickens in a weekend in a chicken yard along Haughs Shop road. Deputy Roy Fisher reported three beagle hounds as offenders and plans to search for them. Property owner’s name not learned. many dogs lack license, with potential arrests. Fine for license failure noted at five dollars. A separate fire started by an explosion damaged property at United Refining Co in Seneca division.

Ines Haugh’s Shop Roy Fisher Fisher

Heavy Frost And Ice Batters Halloween Weekend

A heavy to killing frost arrived with the first ice of the season as temperatures fell to freezing or below. The forecast warned of very cold conditions into November, with a Halloween parade at eight o’clock and potential sub freezing lows. Airports reported 31 degrees, and local spots showed 32 degrees. Ice accumulation varied, with some counties reporting heavier ice and city crews relocating bleachers due to freezing.

Unionville Gambrilla State Park High Knob Hood College Court Church Street D.déuiches

Northeast Storm Toll and Flood Fears Subside

A Northeast storm brought heavy rains and winds up to 100 mph, raising flood fears in New Jersey New York and Connecticut. No drownings from the storm were reported though four traffic fatalities occurred across the region. In New York the Schoharie Creek and Adirondacks saw rising waters with warnings of limited flooding while Massachusetts and nearby states faced cooler weather and a sharp drop in temperatures.

Associated Press New Jersey New York Connecticut Weather Bureau New York State CatSkill Mountains Nedrow Syracuse N Y Schoharie Creek Adirondacks Harold A. Cross Robert H. Tooly Antwerp N.Y Danbury Naugatuck Civil Defense Boston New Harmopshire Vermont Rhode Island Maine Ohio Valley Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Oregon Washington Mullen Pass Daho Duluth Minn New England Florida Central Plains Rocky Mountain

Early Ride In New Subway Opens in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Transportation Co officially opens sections of its Market Street Subway extensions in a multi million dollar project. A motorist mistook the tunnel entrance and drove in last night, stalling her car. the subway car stopped in time and both were backed out. Eastbound sections are already in operation as the new tubes connect to the old tunnels toward West Philadelphia, with the old elevated lines slated for scrapping within months.

Philadelphia UW Philadelphia Transportation Co Miss Duke Philadelphia

Baltimore lawmaker seeks names of insurers for state property

Del. Ferome Robinson of Baltimore asked the Legislative Council to require State Treasurer Hooper to provide the names of insurance men handling policies on state property.

Baltimore Ferome Robinson D-Bate Legislative Council Hooper

Dismal Winter Forecast From Old Almanac

Dublin N H reports the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a severe, dismal winter for 1955 56 with cold storms and blustery conditions from November through March and a snowy New Year. The forecast cites solar activity tides and ocean current shifts as contributing factors.

Dublin N. Hom Meneca CFA Abe Weatherwise Carluage Abe Mie

Eight Die In Maryland Weekend Road Crashes

Eight people died in weekend highway crashes across Maryland including a woman and three soldiers from the 70th Anti Aircraft Battalion in Silver Spring. The victims span Maryland Pennsylvania and Ohio with multiple injuries and drivers cited for reckless or unsafe driving amid rain and poor visibility.

Associated Press Maryland Silver Spring Esther di Stefano Avondale Chester County Richard L. Kenney Kew Gardens Long Island N. Y Harold W. Walker Newton Falls Ohio Milton L. Mitchell Salisbury U.S. 50 Lottie Mobley Pago-moke City U.S. 13 Poca-moke City Edna A. Ratcliffe Baltimore Pikesville Shelly E Leroy Handy Tynskin Wicomico County Whitehaven

Talks to Resume Between Unions and WV Pulp Co

Negotiations between representatives of the CLO United Paper Workers of America and the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co are slated to resume here on November 14. The talks aim to address labor contract terms and working conditions.

Washington CLO United Paper Workers of America West Virginia Pulp and , Paper Co

Ben Youssef May Return To His Throne

Former Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef returns to France from Madagascar amid signs he will be restored to Morocco's throne. Diplomacy shifts as Berber leader El Glaoui backs restoration, prompting celebrations and a new regency plan under a nationalist government.

Nice France Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef Madagascar Mohammed Ben Moulay Arafa Vil Ben Youssef Thami el Glaoui Morocco el Glagui Ben Arafa

Molotov Seeks Voice For Middle East In Big Four Plan

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov presses for a Big Four discussion on Middle East futures with Arabs and Israelis at odds. Israel protests arm sales to Egypt by Communist Czechoslovakia while Nasser may travel to Geneva to press Arab case. Western officials fear Soviet influence in oil regions and rising Arab Israeli tensions.

Geneva M. Molotov Egypt Africa Molotov Israel Moshe Sharett Czechoslovakia New York Times Britain Suez Canal Middle East Europe Harold Macmillan State Dulles Thilte Lews Toom Gamal Abdel Nasser Sharett Nasser Asia

Fall Meet Of Council of Churches Held at Calvary Methodist

State Senator Jacob R. Ramsburg presided at the Frederick County Council of Churches fall meeting held Sunday at Calvary Methodist church. About 100 attended as the May 1930 organization report was read. 24 of 30 May attendees already affiliated. Committees announced new commissions and potential youth leadership school. April meeting to elect officers and nominate slate. Members listed include Austin Renn, Rev. Edwin Moorn, Rev. terbert Doggett, Paul Fogle, and Harry Frushour.

Jacob R. Ramsburg Frederick County Edwin Alcorn Middletown Commission On Rural Life Paul L. Althouse Evangelical Reformed Church Frederick Civic Affairs Commission Commission On Human Relations Apri Austin Renn Edwin Moorn Terbert Doggett Paul Fogle Harry Frushour Frederick High School

Dulles To Dine With Molotov In Geneva Villa

Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov invites Secretary of State Dulles and major U.S. delegates to dine at his Geneva villa. Americans accept the dinner, aiming for informal talks on Big Four conference progress and Middle East issues.

Geneva Molotov Dulles U.S Middle East

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