Pythians In State Meet In This City
More than 300 Knights of Pythias and an equal number of Pythian Sisters registered for the 81st grand lodge convention at the Pythian Castle in the city. Grand Chancellor Browner Z Harding presided as officer line included 1937 45 grand lodge officers. A joint memorial service and banquet were scheduled with musical tributes and a floor show at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
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Maryland
Knights of Pythies
Pythian Castle
Browner Z. Harding
Gaithersburg
Kits of Pythias
J. Millard Tawes
Grand Lodge
Mr. Harding
Alva G. Gortner
Brand
Oakland
Sylvan Sidney Lewis
Baltimore
A. Elwood Martak
Annapolis
Joseph R. Walter
Howard D. Rice
Brunswick
Preston G. Cantler
Edward A. Bailey
Hagerstown
Odith B. Brotemarkle
Cumberland
W. George Skinner
Union Bridge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Jesus
Joseph C. Parker
Rolleall
The
Knights
A. Elwood Mfartakend
L. Mae’ Brooks
Audrey Mercer
Miss Beverlychter
Spurrier
Francis Scott Key
Maryland corn crop forecast highest since 1937
The University of Maryland Extension Service and the U S Department of Agriculture forecast a Maryland crop of more than 118 million bushels, surpassing last year by about 2.06 million. Other crop notes include reports on hay, pastures, vegetables, sweet corn, late beans, sweet potatoes, fruit, and tobacco. T Lamar Jackson, 74, Sandy Spring banker and bank board chair, died after two weeks illness and will be buried in Colesville.
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College Park
Maryland
University of Maryland Extension Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Cecil
Del-Mar
Grimes
T. L. Jackson
Sandy Spring
T. Lamar Jackson
Local Weather Station to Stay on Ten Hour Service
A public service weather station in Frederick will remain open about ten hours daily. Mayor Lloyd C. Cutler and Charles B. Carney of Public Service discussed extending operating hours as the U S Weather Service evaluates needs. The Weather Bureau will decide on a long term plan while airport site considerations and local support influence the tentative schedule.
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Frederick
Lloyd C. Cutler
Charles B. Carn
U. S
Culler
Baughman
Ilse Koch's Term Is Out in Germany War Crimes Decision
U S officials report Ilse Koch widow of the former Buch enwald commandant has been commuted from a life sentence to four years along with reductions for 12 other Buch enwald defendants. General Lucius D Clay said evidence did not prove she selected prisoners or possessed skin articles while acknowledging her involvement in inmate beating. The commutations were approved June 8 after reviews by officer boards and war crimes prosecutors.
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Frankfort
Germany
U. S
Ise Koch
Buchenwald Concentration Camp
Lucius D. Clay
Buchenwald
Dachau
U.S. Army
Clay
Berlin
Frau Koch
Army
Draft Board Seeks Help With Youth Registration
Frederick draft board calls for volunteers to assist clerks today and tomorrow as youths born in 1930 begin registration before September 19. 38 year olds join the pool, but no one can be called before turning 19. Officials urge late registrants to report to the draft office with no penalty for tardiness. President Truman heads to a strenuous campaign trip beginning today in Washington.
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Frederick
Draft Board Ofice
Board of Fees
Veterans benefits vary by state across the nation
The Nation Today surveys state programs for veterans including guardianship, unemployment protection, driver license fee waivers, tax exemptions, job and merit system preferences, and loan programs. It notes 33 states pay burial costs, 36 offer land or homestead preferences, 14 provide medical and institutional care, and 6 offer bonuses or cash payments.
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Washington
Louisiana
New Mexico
Colorado
West Virginia
Delaware
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Florida
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Montana
Nebra Hampshire
New York
Nevada
Oregoona
Utah
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Alississipp
Missouri
North Carolina
North Dakota
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Vermont
Wyoming
California
Connecticut
Indiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Mamashire
New Jersey
Onio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Sur- Be
Ana
Maine
Ippi
Carolina
South Dakdta
Califormia
Tlinois
Sioniana
Oalahoma
Mgton
Wisconsin
Ncers
Dakota
Wangton
Ohio
Ohio, ‘Ih Bonus Tet Ton Pen- Tndiana, Towa, Louisiana, Nesota, Morih Dakota
Jersey
Soviet push in Southeast Asia draws U S reaction
Washington pressed a sharp counter action against a mounting Communist drive in Southeast Asia. Bevin and Stikker signaled intensified power struggles as Britain bans Communists in Indonesia and France fights Viet Namese nationalists. State Department warned that Moscow backed nationalism is used to disguise Communist aims and undermine local independence movements.
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Washington
United States
Southeast Asia
Soviet Union
State Department
Indonesia
Indochina
Malaya
Surma
Michael McDermott
Bevin
Derk Udo Stikker
Britain
Orient
U. S
Netherlands
Stikker
Far East
Amer_ica wuld
Berlin
Viet Namese
Moscow
Marshall Tito
Tito
County to Launch Christmas Seal Sale Campaign
William E. Hardy will serve as county chairman of the Christmas tuberculosis seal sale announced by Dr. Edwin H. Sponseller, president of the Tuberculosis and Public Health Association. Seals go out November 22 with Girl Scouts folding sheets and letters, continuing through the holidays.
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William E. Hardy
Edwin H. Sponseller
Tuberculosis and Public Health Association
Association
Church Street
Build- Tr
Girl Scouts 29
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Liberty
Brunswick
Middletown
Myarsville
Jane Kerchner
Typhoon Casually Kills and Floods in Honshu City
Japanese and occupation authorities report between 500 and 2,000 dead or missing after a typhoon floods Ichinoseki and surrounds 69 miles north of Sendai. Some 500 homes washed away, 1,600 flooded, rivers burst dikes, fires break out, and nationwide toll rises with eight more dead and 24 missing in ten prefectures. Rice crop initially feared damaged but ministry says not greatly affected.
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Tonyo
Ktoseki City
Sendai
Kyodo
Tech
Mori
Iwate
Aled
Ichinoseki
Wollen Iwai
Honshu
Tokyo oMcials
Agricultural Ministry
Ethiopian envoy insult incident prompts punishment demand
Washington reports the Ethiopian legation demanded punishment for those who insulted Minister Ras Imru at a science meeting in Constitution Hall. Imru was asked to move from the diplomatic section by an usher told by an unnamed woman, causing him to leave in protest. The DAR auditorium ownership was noted, with no DAR involvement claimed.
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Washington
Ras Imru
Imru
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Constitution Hall
Legation Sa
State Department
United States
Science Group
Imra
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Fred Hand
DAR
Non-Support Case Heard By Magistrate in Peoples Court
In a non-support case before Magistrate Alton Bennett, Paul Leonard Baugher was found guilty of failing to provide for his wife Virginia and their two minor children. The court ordered him to pay weekly support for three years and to remain bonded at 506. The proceedings included collateral forfeitures by William J. Adams and others.
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Alton ¥. Bennett
Peoples Court
Paul Leonard Baugher
West South Street
Virginia Baugher
Baugher
K. Sheffield
William
Missing Son Returns After Long Absence
Washington reports Mary Murdock and her 20 year old son Edward reunite after years apart. Edward, who left school to wander and sing, telephoned home and told his mother his next stop is to be with her. The article notes his absence and hopeful family reunification.
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Washington
Mary Murdock
Edward
I& m
Youna Murdock
Jack
Anount
Cty
Alwa
Bernadotte Shot and Killed in Jerusalem
UN staff report Count Folke Bernadotte the United Nations mediator for Palestine and a French colonel were shot and killed in the Jewish sector of Jerusalem by men in Jewish army uniforms. Bernadotte headed the Swedish Red Cross and was 53.
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Amman
Trans-Jordan
United Nations
Folke Bernadotte
Jerusalem
Bernadotte
Palestine
Seymour
Red Cross
Estelle Manville
New York
Dr J S Geatty Dies At 66 In New Windsor
Dr J Sterling Geatty prominent Carroll County physician and New Windsor State Bank president died at his home after five days of illness. Born February 3 1882 he held medical and civic roles including director at Spring Grove Hospital and past president of the Carroll County Medical Society. Funeral Monday at two from his residence with burial near New Windsor.
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J. Sterling Geatty
Carroll County
New
New Windsor
Gentty
Henry
Virginia Diehl Geatty
Anna Mary Geatty
Western Maryland College
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Bay View Hospital
Baltimore
Geatty
Spring Grove ‘ Hospital
Carroll County Mencal Society
Sulphur Spring Lodge
E. C. Jing
Viends
D. Hartzler and Son
Fall Winter Spring Programs Outlined by Theersville Ministerium
Theersville Ministerium held its Fall meeting at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. W. DeWitt Dickey presiding. The organization reorganized electing Rev. Dickey president and Rev. Kettler secretary-treasurer. A Vacation Bible School report and appreciation for Rev. E. Kooniz Helwig were presented. Plans for the annual union Christmas service and Lenten services across four churches were discussed. Palm Sunday and Easter services were scheduled at United Brethren church on March 36 and April 1.
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Theersville
W. DeWitt Dickey
Benz
Revr. Dickey
Kettler
E. Kooniz Helwig
Common Association
Glade Wall
Tare
Vanou
United Brethren Church
Un.cn
Maryland Weekend Warmth With Light Showers Midweek
The extended forecast calls for warmer Saturday and Sunday and continued warmth into Tuesday. Light showers are likely in Western Maryland Tuesday or Wednesday and across the rest of Maryland and Delaware Wednesday. Total rainfall expected two tenths of an inch or less. Temperatures 5 to 8 degrees above normal.
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Maryland
Delaware
Ryland
Blockade of Berlin Tightened as Western Powers Expand Controls
The article details the Western counter blockade against the Soviet zone in Germany, including intensified border patrols at Helmstedt and highway points, a ban on rail traffic, and efforts to curb shipments eastward. It notes leaks and local trade resumption on both sides and reports SED opposition to Bonn talks in Neues Deutschland.
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Onis Trentie
Germany
Socials Unity Party
SED
Bonn
Ruhr
Berlin
Helmstedt
Estonia
Neues Deutschland
Permits Issued For Local Construction
City engineer issues six housing permits for Earl Hargett four brick homes on West 14th street plus a West 13th street dwelling to Dona’d Null cost about 7000. Howard Zimmerman gains Adam road residence with garage costing 6000. Elks Lodge at 173 West All Saints approved two story addition about 32900. Additional single garages to Culler Frushour Stockman Summers Braddock and others with costs ranging from 30 to 3600 and a several alterations and conversions including Arthur Kert 17 West Fifth street and Edward Wilson avenue projects.
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Earl F. Hargett
West 14Th Street
Dona'd' Null
West 13Th Street
Howard D. Zimmerman
Adam Road
Catoctin Park
Elks Lodge
All Saints Street
John MM. Culler
Second Street
Charles Frushour
Detrick Avenue
Harvey Stockman
Sherman Avenue
Russell Summers
George W. S. Braddock
Arthur Kert
West Fifth Street
Iway
Edward
Dr. Wilson Avenue
Jefferson Street
Red
West Street
Thefts Of Chickens Reported In Frederick County
Frederick County officers investigate two chicken thefts as the chicken stealing season opens. O D Summers reports about 100 Rhode Island Reds missing from his farm between Barthlows and Kemptown. Authorities note a prior theft of about 50 chickens at Knott farm, Hansonville, on August 26.
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Frederick
O. D Summers
Barthlows
Kemptown
She
Rhode, Island
Niso
Hansonville
Hyderabad Quits In War With India
The Hyderaba d government radio announced the Nizam Gen Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan ordered a cease fire at 5 05 p m Indian time and plans to form a new government. Indian troops entered Hyderabad at 4 am and closed in on Secunderabad as the Nizam surrendered to India. The move ends Hyderabad's stand in the 100 hour war and leads toward a government reorganization pending UN Security Council discussions.
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Hyaia
Douimien
India
Premi
Unis
Hyderabad
Nagpur
Mir Osman Ali Khan
Karachistan
Secunderabad
Hyderabad City
Madras
Sizam
Bidar
United Nations Security Council
Paris
Unification Praised as Navy Secretary Commends Armed Forces
Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan, on Air Force Day, hailed the first anniversary of armed forces unification. He cited Operation Vittles as a prime example of joint effort and praised interservice cooperation across the Army, Navy, and Air Force for wartime and peacetime readiness. He warned against complacency and urged continued strength to safeguard peace.
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Baltimore
Secretary of the Navy
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Air Force Association
Amy
Navy
Air Force
United States
Berlin
Army
Weather to Warm Up with Continued Dry September
Weather remains dry into September with about an inch of rain total so far. The forecast predicts highs near 89 today, rising to the mid 80s tomorrow and possibly near 90 on Sunday, with nights staying moderately cool.
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Weather Bureau
Workers Return At Renault Factory After Two Day Strike
Paris September 17 about ninety percent of Renault workers resumed their jobs today after a two day strike that halted production. The action involved about five thousand workers and followed wage demand discussions with management.
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Paris
Renault Automobile
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