City Board weighs transportation upgrades and street plans
The Frederick city board examined proposals for an airport archery range, main extensions on Broadway, and realty developments in the northwest. They instructed further study, delayed decisions on some items, and approved yard work, signs, bids, and traffic ordinance drafts. Regular bills totaled 9,086.28. Meanwhile the National Coal Assn reported weekly bituminous output at 7.4 million tons versus 7.56 million prior week and 9.74 million a year earlier.
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Alan W. Long
Wiliam Hildebrand 2
WFMD
McCurdy Field
Second Street
Hood College
Md-Del. Water and Sewage Association
University of Delaware
Robert H. Hartman
George K. Smith
Mathias
West Patrick Street
Catoctin Avenue
City opposition to by pass through residential areas stated
The Frederick administration voted four to one against constructing by-pass highways in residential zones citing potential property and tax impacts and planning concerns. Alderman Bowlus opposed on Apple Avenue grounds but supported the general motion. The meeting also confirmed Mathias Jr. as City Attorney and Wolfe to the Board of Zoning Appeals while discussing an East water main extension.
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John A. Derr
Frederick
William B. Burall
E. Paul Magaha
City of
Maryland State Roads Commission
Bowlus
William H. Bartgis
Charles P. Staley
Emmett R. Bowlus
Alderman Bowlus
Apple Avenue
Mathias
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
W. Jerome
Offutt
Derr
Roger B. Wolfe
Board of Zoning Appeals
James McSherry
B. C. Lanner
John L. Shaw
East
Ground-breaking ceremonies mark church move and race win
At 23 West Fourth Street members gathered for services then drove to the new site for ground-breaking. Officials including Mayor Derr spoke and songs were led by Joe Wilson. Ground-breaking proceeded with prayers, a talk by Rev. Dr. White, and consecration. Building chairman Norman Etzler outlined plans as L. J. Keller and Sons begins work with completion expected around October first, 1955. A horse show portion noted foal awards and Maryland-bred entries, amid photographs and a missionary benediction. Mrs Buss iard hosts a September 23 picnic at Linden Hills.
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West Fourth Street
Harry V. Frushour
John A. Derr
Joe Wilson
R. E. White
Norman W. Etzler
A. Joseph Caricose
Church of Westminster
L. J. Keller and Sons
Jefferson
India
Joseph Bussiard
Linden Hills
Record Second Day Crowd At Timnium Maryland State Fair
A second day crowd of 15,030 at Timnium Maryland State Fair pushed total attendance to 35,799 for the event so far this year. Live stock contests for 4-H and Future Farmers of America and thoroughbred horse judging drew most interest. Kingsville horse breeder G. R. Bryson won multiple blue ribbons, including best horse, broodmare, and broodmare with foal for March Scholar.
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Timonium
Mad
Maryland
G. R. Bryson
Kingsville
Maryland Horse Breeders Association
Circle One Meeting At Mrs. Ogle Home
The regular Circle One gathering of the Women of Good Shepherd Lutheran church met at Mrs. William Ogle’s home on August 26. A picnic supper preceded a business meeting. Miss Katherine Bussard led the program using Lutheran materials.
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Circle One
Women of
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
William Ogle
Katherine Bussard
Record altitude for free bal loons reaches nearly 26 miles
The record height for free bal loons stands at close to 26 miles, marking a historic ascent. Researchers note the extraordinary ascent demonstrates advances in high altitude ballooning and atmospheric data collection.
All Police To Be On Duty Labor Day Warning
PIKESVILLE Md Sept 2 Col Elmer F Munshower of the Maryland State Police warned motorists they may be stopped for breaking traffic laws during the Labor Day weekend starting tomorrow He said uniformed personnel will postpone vacations to be at service and all nonenforcement duties suspended An aerial patrol by Capt M M Puncke and Trooper J C R Y Wolfe will monitor speeding and reckless driving and report findings to patrol car operators
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Pikesville
Elmer F. Munshower
Maryland
Munshower
M. M. Puncke
J.C. R. Y. Wolfe
Safety push on holiday driving urges careful behavior
A Baltimore report notes a strong warning drive ahead of Labor Day, urging drivers to follow traffic rules and avoid risky behavior. Officials promise prominent attention to warnings and fines, stressing individual responsibility for highway safety during the holiday period. A separate note mentions an apartment office theft of five to ten thousand dollars discovered by a maintenance man, with exact loss undetermined as most rent money had been collected the day before.
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Baltimore
The
Uplands Apartments
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Pearre’s Drug Store
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Dili Avenue
Calmo
K & K Builders
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Economy Oil CO
Charles W. Williams
Glyndon
Guilah
Alquest
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News-Post
Berkshire House
William S. Hood, Inc
Francis Scott Key
W. Patrick ST
Ams Pomsa
Mele Ae En Ee
Onvearia
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Department of Motor Vehicles
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L. H. MacKenzie
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Mercury Gaming
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