Drunken Driving Case Leads to Jail Time in Frederick Court
Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr sentenced Chester Johnson of Thurmont to sixty days in jail for drunken driving after Johnson failed to pay $200 in fines and costs. The hearing praised a Good Samaritan and Edgar Lambert for stopping the erratic vehicle on Route 40 east of Frederick. Johnson offered no defense. 15 days were set for drunken driving, plus 50 dollars fine for reckless driving, with 45 additional days jailed in lieu of the fines. Collateral citations were issued for speeding and related infractions across Route 40 and nearby roads by Trooper C. W. Lewis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Chester Houston Johnson
Route 1
Thurmont
Sheffield
Edgar A. Lambert
Reids Ford Road
Johnson
Route 40
Lambert
New Market
Good Samaritan
James H. Rouzee
Walter David Seawright
Cleveland
Ohio
Patrick Street
Donald Robert Remensnyder
Pittsburgh
Frederick
Fred J. McCall, Jr
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Melvin Grant Fletcher
Havre de Grace
Joseph Eugene Parker
Towson
Mate Trooper
Glenburnie
Seven Sisters
Joseph Edward Lynch
Cumberland
Libertytown
C. W. Lewis
New Member Welcomed At Zenta Club Meeting
The Zonta Club held its regular monthly meeting on Monday September 14 in the Wedgwood room at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. New member Norma Etzler was introduced. club officers discussed membership rules and district events. several attendees planned future engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenta Club
Zonta Club
Wedgwood Room
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Catherine Johnson
Louise Grove
Freda Doll
Norma Etzler
Livestock Services
Commission Marketing
Vizier
Wendsbors Livestock Sales
Johnson
Zonta International
Zonta
Ken Hersperger
Nan Roderick
Washington
Frederick
Eisenhower
Francis Scott Key
Mise Bess Castle
Lola Summers
Middletown
Clarksburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits Events
Misses Mary Day and Edith Price visited Mr. and Mrs. Cecil in Lime Kiln. Mrs. Daisy Smith of Philadelphia stayed with Archie Hood and family in Clarksburg. Several birthdays, moves, and visits noted including Major Victor Schneider and Major James Schneider. Community meetings at Clarksburg School and local church events fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Mary Day
Edith Price
Smith Cecil
Daisy Smith
Philadelphia
Archie Hood
Wheaton
Ralph McConnell
Danie B. Steele
Trenton
Theodore Jordan
Victor J. Schneider
Burlington
James Schneider
Camp Kilmer
N. J
England
Irvin Marshall
Deborah Lind
Amd
Harold Pease
Prevost
U. 5
Pease
Clarence Day
Washington
Carol Darby
Neil J. Boucher
Ralph F. Martz
Clyde E. Martz
Frederick
Clyde
Clarksburg Community Association
Clarksburg Optimist Club
WSCS
Kenneth King
Damascus
Montgomery County
Home For the
Gaithersburg
MYF
Clarksburg Methodist Church
Chub
Mt. View Park
Hyattstown
Dixie Quinn
Rogers‘ ‘Heights
Evelyn
Porterfield
The
P.T.A
Gaithersburg Social News Highlights Luminaries and Visits
Airman Ze Gilbert Thompson of Shepherd AFB Wichita Falls Texas begins a 15 day furlough in Gaithersburg with wife and parents Mr and Mrs Luther Thompson. Rev and Mrs Robert Crowley and daughter return to Cedar Grove from Mifflinburg Pa to visit Mrs Crowley’s parents Mr and Mrs J C Laney. Ascension Episcopal Chapel Gaithersburg Chapel Committee met at Hunter Davidson home. Gaithersburg Lions Club annual picnic at Agricultural Center featured a daily game between Gaithersburg and Mr Airy Junior Leaguers. Mr and Mrs Gehrman return from Wildwood New Jersey. Lt Commander G N retired and Mrs Darryl Wizle hosted a picnic supper at Walker Avenue. About 76 guests from out of county attended. locals included Mrs Alice Thomas and Morne Page family plus several Gaithersburg residents. C C Benjamin of Rockcrest and Lt and Mrs C F Jarrett formerly of Washington Grove. Mr and Mrs M M Walker return from visit with Rev Frank Hoadley and wife of Brisa Conn. Mr Edward Talbot and daughter of Chestertown have been visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaithersburg
Ze Gilbert Thompson
Shepherd Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Tex
Luther Thompson
Robert Crowley
Cedar Grove
Mifflinburg
Crowley
J.C. Laney
Ascension
Hunter Davidson
C. C. Benjamin
Rockcrest
C. F. Jarrett
Washington Grove
M. M Walker
Frank Hoadley
Brisa
Edward Talbot
Chestertown
Community Notes From Gaithersburg and Nearby Towns
Week of visitors and local events across Gaithersburg Taneytown and surrounding areas. Mrs Carroll Walker hosted relatives from Pennsylvania during the past week. Bernard Arnold and daughter Bernadette toured New England and New York. Cornerstone for Trinity Lutheran educational building to be laid Sunday. Penney Arnold enrolled at Maryland University from Towson State Teachers College. Phoebe Arnold at Duke University School of Nursing. Harvest festival planned at Reformed church next Sunday. Churchmen's Brotherhood Conference at Camp Michaux attended by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Beacon Milling Co
Mary Jo Robb
Doty Roth
Towson State Teachers College
Taneytown
Trinity Lutheran Church
Marcia Ray
Penney
Phoebe
University of Staryland
Duke University School of Nursing
David Hilterbrick
Lamar
Fury
Skyline Drive
Smoky Mountains
Lavere Sterner
Shuriey
Dolores
Billy
Hampton
Glenn Reever
John
Reformed Church
Murray Baumgardner
George Motter
Wilbur Thomas
Churchmen’s Brotherhood Conference of Potomac Synod
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Camp Michaux
Lovettsville Social Notes Include Hosp Visits and School Enrollment
Lovettsville residents connect with family in Frederick and Alexandria as visits and illnesses are reported. Charles Everhart goes to Baltimore for pre surgery tests while Agnes Fry spends weekend with Earl Fry. Enrollment at Lovettsville school reaches 375 with 128 high school students, 21 seniors, and 57 first graders. Ground is broken for G H Wirts new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovettsville
Samuel Presgraves
Leroy Jones
Frederick
Eom Wenner
Leslie
Warren Wenner
Alexandria
Wenner
Charles Everhart
Franklin Square
Reboroth Beach
Vivian Hatcher
Arthur Lee Hatcher
A. L. Hatcher
Guy Grove
B. M. Wagner
Pat Reid
Hagerstown
Margaret Grove
Arling-'oa
Jessie Butts
Harper
Glen Grove
Norma Jean
Eileen Grove
George Wire
Nancy Ellen Rich
Independence
W. Va
Frederica Hickman
Dorothy
Falls Church
B. D. Hickman
Lovettsville School
G. H. Wirts
Taneytown Softball Finale Draws Fifty at Ijamsville
On Labor Day evening a juvenile softball finale drew about 50 players spectators and parents in Ijamsville under Harry Swomley. Freddie Wallace led the Shenanigan nine past Richard Fogle's squad as Janice Kehne Breckenridge and others shone with doubles triples and a bases loaded homer. The youngest players Carle Kehne and Buster Meyers each collected two safeties. Community organizers included Mary Houston Janice Kehne Shelvie Breckenridge Joan Burdette and Barbara Brubaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JMG AY Uamsvirus
Ijamsville
Harry Swomley
Sjamsville
Freddie Wallace
Richard Fogle
Carle Kehne
Buster” Meyers
Commince
Mary Houston
Janice Kehne
Shelvie Breckenadze
Joan Burdette
Barbara Brubaker
Taneytown
Taneytown Chamber of Commerce
Robert L Koantz
Wnder
Grace Reform
Union Bridge PTA Bazaar Plans and Local News
Final plans are made for the Elmer Wolfe PTA bazaar and supper to be held Friday. Miss Doris Niswander, who summers here with her parents, returns to Bridgewater College to continue studies. Mary Lou Jackson leaves Union for the Church Home and Hospital in Baltimore to train as a student nurse. Union Bridge Homemakers Club reports 15 members and six visitors. Mrs. Roop, president, discusses polio family care. Mrs. Snyder shares thoughts from College Park short course. Stitely joins the 7th Armored Engineers in Germany after basic training at Camp Rucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge
Elmer Wolfe
Doris Niswander
Paul Niswander
Bridgewater College
Mary Lou Jackson
Clarence A. Jackson
Union
Church Home
Baltimore
Union Bridge Homemakers Club
Pauline Fuss
David Roop
Herbert Snyder
College Park
Dickerson
Miss Fuss
William Knight
Donald LeRoy Stitely
Donald Stitely
Camp Rucker
Ala
Germany
7Th Armored Engineers
Pvt
Stitley
Army
Faithful Workers Meet at St John’s Lutheran Creagerstown
The Faithful Workers of St John’s Lutheran church Creagers town held their monthly meeting September 10 at Mrs Harry Cnichie’s home. Mrs Marvey Lare presided with Scripture reading and Lord’s Prayer. Visitors attended. stress box won by Mrs Laurabell Hann and Mrs Glenna Leatherman. Next meeting at Mrs Ray Martin’s home with text word Temple. Hostesses Mrs Carrie Nuil and Mrs Harry J Crutchley offered refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Creagerstown
Harry Cnichie
Marvey Lare
Bessie Bell
Ruby
Laurabell Hann
Glenna Leatherman
Ray Martin
Temple
Carrie Nuil
Harry J Crutchley
Gandhi son to serve jail time over rally defying apartheid
Manila Gandhi son of Mahatma Gandhi said he will serve a Seday jail sentence rather than pay a 30 pound fine for participating in a demonstration defying South Africa's racial segregation laws. He withdrew an earlier appeal to have the time justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Manila
Gandhi
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Taneytown Men Injured In Route 27 Crash
Two Taneytown men riding in a delivery truck were hurt when the vehicle rear ended a Plymouth coupe on Route 27 near Mt. Airy about 6:15 AM. John H. Harner and his son, both from Taneytown, were treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. the father with chest injuries and cuts, the son with a facial laceration. The truck carried eggs, chickens, and apples. damage to the truck was about 250 dollars and to the other car about 100 dollars. Cpl Badger said reckless driving charges were filed against the truck driver and failure to signal against the Plymouth driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytown
Mt. Airy
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ralph 5
Dorsey
Frank
Badger
Cpl Badger
Cpl
Harner
Locust Valley Church to mark 74th anniversary and dedicate parsonage
Locust Valley Church of God hosts all day services with Bible school at 9:30 a.m. Harvest Home gifts support the pastor’s pantry. Gov Theodore McKeldin of Maryland to address afternoon service. Rev Ankerberg of Youth For Christ to speak. Evening evangelistic service features a Christian film The Missing and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Valley Church of God
Gerald Carbaugh
Ankerberg
Youth For Christ Movement
Theodore McKeldin
Maryland
Raymond
Anna ‘Edwards
First Fall Meeting Of Calvary Methodist Women
The Women's Society of Christ ian Service of Calvary Methodist Church held its first fall meeting with a 6 15 p m covered dish supper. New president Mrs Ray H Smith led the business session after prayers. A membership committee was formed and zone meeting plans announced for October 14 at Singanore Methodist Church. The program featured the theme A Sewer Went Forth To Sow with member Mrs Russell Dudrow and a brief skit and solo. The meeting closed with prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service of Calvary “Methodist
Ray H Smith
A. F. T. Raum
Katherine Eve
Africa
Elgin Hemp
Russell Dudrow
Ernest Stephens
L. Homer Miller
E. R. Pearl
Wilbur Baker
Singanore Methodist Church
Grayson Stevens
Lath Dixon Thomas
Pearl
N. Edward Lightner
Lester B. Feaga
Guy Selig
Edward H. Mantz
Stevens
M. R. Etchis
Attends Frederick District Life Insurance Convention
A Freder ick District Peoples Life Insurance Company group attended their annual agency leaders convention in Atlantic City from last Thursday to Saturday. Managers Nathan N.S. White and D. S. Chesley led the party, joined by S. N. Brewer C. E. Dornheim P. A. Watkins N. R. McGaha M. Floyd G. A. Barbour and couples including Mr. and Mrs. Burns Mr. and Mrs. White and Mr. and Mrs. Collins. They stayed at the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall to view the Miss America content. next year the convention moves to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Peoples Life Insurance , Company
Atlantic City
Nathan N.S. White
White
D. S. Chesley
S. N. Brewer
C. E. Dornheim
P. A. Watkins
N. R. McGaha
Fioyd
G. A. Barbour
P. W. Burns
N.S White
F.S. Collins
Chalfonte-Hadden Hall
New York City
Two Are Killed In Traffic Accidents In State Tuesday
Two men died in Maryland traffic accidents on Tuesday. James Bridge, 30, a seaman from Liverpool, was struck while walking along Baltimore Street near a Norwegian ship in Baltimore for repairs. George C. Moore Jr., 20, of Upper Marlboro, died when his car failed to negotiate a curve in District Heights and hit a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bridge
Liverpool
England
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
George C. Moore Jr
Route 2
Upper Marlboro
District Heights
Moore
Reviews Red Clergy Charge Reviews Red Clergy Charge
A Frederick minister Reverend W Merval Weaver told Kiwanis members that Communism exists among some clergymen but can be fought by active church participation. He argued 1% of Protestant ministers confronts the ideology, contrasted Communist and Christian doctrines, and urged Christians to be militant against Communism rather than lounge at altars. The meeting was led by program chairman William M Storm with Carlton Molesworth presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
W. Merval Weaver
Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis Club
Mr. Weaver
J. B. Matthews
American Mercury
United States
William M. Storm
Kiwanis
Carlton Molesworth
Francis Scott Key Blue and Grey
Army Photo Returns to Detrick with Lt Col Hoffman
Lt Col Jon G. Hoffman Jr of Portland Ore returns to Camp Detrick as a scientific administrator in the Biological laboratories. He holds a BS in chemical engineering from Oregon State College 1935 and an MS from the University of Illinois 1949. He served 30 months in the European Theater in World War II earning the Bronze Star Croix de Guerre and seven campaign stars. The Hoffmans and their son John Gregory reside at 334 Lee Place having come from Pine Bluff Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UW. 5
Army
Detrick
Jon G. Hoffman
Portland
Ore
Camp Detrick
Col. Hoffman
Oregon State College
University of
Col
Hoffman
John Gregory
Lee Place
Pine Bluff
Ark
Low Bidders on Frederick Housing Bond Issue
Solomon Brothers and Hutzler of New York were the low bidders on a 3620,000 Frederick Housing Authority supplementary bond issue for the Carver Apartments project. The bid won against Chase National Bank and Chemical National Bank, with interest set at 1 5/8 percent. Frederick and Cumberland issues were the only Maryland bids yesterday, part of a 105 million national housing bond offering to fund subsidized construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Bros. and
Hutzler
Wall Street
New York
Frederick Housing Authority
U.S Public Housing Authority
Carver
Frederick
W. Clinton McSherry
Chase National Bank and Chemical
National Bank
Cumberland
Maryland
Madison Street
Baker- Watts Co
Baltimore
Shaw
Mother Leads Rescue Party To Save San
Frantic mother Mrs. James C. Crow steered a Coast Guard boat to a drifting small craft two miles offshore to rescue her son James Crow Jr and three other youths. The overdue fishing party had SOS signals and a dead engine. Covert details include John O Mara 17 Howard Sellin 38 and Robert Mitchell 18 aboard. FLOWERS DISPLATED shows club exhibit at C Burr Artz Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Coast Guard
James C. Crow
James, Jr
Atlantic
John O'Mara
Howard Sellin
Robert Mitchell
Parking area near ready for use on East Patrick Street
Paving of the East Patrick Street parking lot nears completion and should be usable in October. The Jet rear-site lot will operate without ten hour meters, with a walkway from East Patrick to South Market aiding pedestrian access to nearby businesses. The South Cor Street extension progresses with meter islands prepared and paving the main hold up. The Grove Lime Company handles paving for both projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Patrick Istreet
W. Raymond Walter
East Patrick Street
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Donald B Rice
Donald B Rice Stated. " the Extension of the South Cor Street
Walter
Grove Company
South Market Street
T. F. Kennedy
Hagerstown Fair Adds Wrestling and Model Rails
The Great Hagerstown Inter State Fair opens Sept 21 for six days with a new emphasis on wrestling and model railroads. Highlights include a large model railroad display, nighttime livestock judging, and supporting acts like pigs, girl shows, cotton candy, ferris wheels, and a Hungarian club show plus a state apples display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Fairgrounds
Forest City
Hagerstown Model Railroad Club Inc
Polio Deaths In Maryland County Prompt Caution
A second polio death in Baltimore County within two days alarmed residents though officials say no outbreak. David Yates of Towson, a high school freshman, died after his sister Susan died two days earlier. The county logged 49 polio cases this year, with 6 deaths, while school letters advised polio precautions then were retracted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutherville
Baltimore County
David Yates
Towson High School
Susan Yates
Providence
Susan
Maynard Webster
Edward G. Stapleton
Warthen
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Draken
Paul C. Jones
Renice L. Brubaker
Thomas Avenue
John Z. Rippeen
Jennn W. Rippees
Weedville
Buffalo Road
F. Carroll Walker
Hiram Perkins
Pittsburgh, Pa
Clay Plummer
P. Jacobs
E. C. Johnson
Richard P. Jacobs
George M. Jacobs
Route 5
Earl C. Johnson
George P. Ambush
Fort George G. Meade
Mount Airy
Locust Valley Church
Associated Press
Tudsay
George E. Rockies
Gloria
Gary
George E. Runkles
Gary Runkles
Willie Peters
Virginia
Arlene Peters
Nancy
Greg Peters
Mary
Glenn Grimes
Harmony
Melvin O. Gladhill
Mary Cline
Mildred Cline
Glenn W. Kinna
Austin
Meredith
Ronnie
Tony Kinna
Janice
Linda Kinna
Boonsboro
Connie Gidgeous
Braddock
Edgar D. Fiook
Woodsboro
John C Giladhill
Grace Gladhill
Mass Shirley Ann Crum
Maxwell Latimer Day
Kessel W. Day
Kemptown
Joseph R. Crum
Mother
San
Frederick Garden Club
C Burr Artz
Frank Nicodemus
Walkersville
R. E. Town
Philip R. Winebrewer
Gerrit Peters
Washington W
Communist Party
U.S
Hagerstown Fair
Pennsylvania
Hungarian Club of Pigeon Fanciers
Maryland Horticultural Society
W. E. Burdette
Nona Long
Neklie Fisher
Annie Fisher
Russell Seiss
Nettie Kolb
Marie Long
Susie
Bessie Hauvner
Hankey
Ruth Lare
Miece Catherine Shorb
Aggie Sicilia
Elizabeth Brown
Panine Goettner
Mary Rameburg
George Wilhide
Bessie Beil
Marlyn Bordette
Shirley Keitholtz
Frank Buck
Maurice Smith
Arvin James
C. C. Keb Ycotty
James Var Fessen
Wiliam Keitholtz
Revertdette
Harold Wayne
Keith Geettner
Paul Brown
Hazel Lee Skerb
Robert Keilhertz
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