Firemen praised for service and risk in relief efforts
The article defends Frederick’s volunteer fire department against criticism of alarms and noise, noting volunteers’ civic duty and rapid, weatherproof response. It highlights low local fire losses due to trained drivers and volunteers, their extended service training, and the favorable area insurance rates. It also features a satirical city official anecdote and a misprint about Eisenhower’s visitors.
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Frederick
Frederick’s
Parked car sparks city hall capers in city observations
A trim station wagon parked in a restricted City Hall area drew a yellow ticket from officers. A New Mexico woman berated police headquarters, threaten ing to shoot if visiting. Texas visitors sparked sidewalk sign humor as meters and signs proved confusing. Local notices include parish events and births at Warner Hospital.
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Mellevere
Post
Henry Decker
New Mexico
City Hall
Police Department
Frederick
Frank Dorsey
Shepard
P. S
Texas
City Hall Observation Post No. 1
Samaritan
Hizzoner
Elsie White Haines
Charley
Weekend Visitors and Travel Notices in Emmitsburg Area
Emmitsburg residents and nearby families hosted weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Jackson Hamerick and their visitors Clarence Sanders family Biglerville Marianne Sanders Washington DC. Charles Baker USMC Camp Lejeune spent time with his parents. Also listed are William Keene Baltimore visiting Rita Anne Topper and families of Topper including Susan Ray Topper. Elizabeth Pfeiffer returned to Baltimore after visiting relatives here. Edward Ohler and wife from Philadelphia have returned home.
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Edwin F. Ohler
Marie Rosenstee
Ivan Green
Whittier
Calif
Mary Allen
Nancy
Baltimore
Chas. Hemler
St Anthony's
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin of
Rosale Lingg
Jane Orndorff
Holy Name Lecey
Sodality
Ruth Baker
Mildred Duntrow
Mary Sherwin
Marie Rosensteel
George Martins
St. Anthony’s
Warner Hospital
Martins
Ruth Miller
Irvin Miller
Jack Deatherage
Deatherage
Thelma Cool
George Cool
U.S Army
Daniel Andrew
Emmitsburg
R. D
Robert Jacobs
Agnes Clark
Pitts
Robert Mahoney
Beltsville
Jackson Hamerick
Charles Baker
USMC
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Guy Baker
Clarence Sanders
Harold Ditzler
Biglerville
Marianne Sanders
Washington, D. C
William Keene
Rita Anne Topper
Walter Topper
Susan
Raymond
Topper
Ray
Ray Topper
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
John Kelly
Edward Ohler
Philadelphia
Tragic Suicide Near Aberdeen By Shotgun Fire
Richard V. Zimmerman a 59 year old nursing aide at Perry Point Veterans Hospital died by self inflicted shotgun blast beside US 40 near Aberdeen. Sgt Jack E. Mia witnessed the incident from his car but could not intervene in time. Zimmerman had purchased the shotgun shortly before.
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Aberdeen
Sia
Richard V. Zimmerman
Perry Point Veterans Hospital
US 40
Here
Jack E. Mia
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Zimmerman
Harford Memorial Hospital
Havre de Grace
Three at Aberdeen pawn shop theft under investigation
Investigators said three men entered an Aberdeen pawn shop and scope of the incident prompted immediate action. Police did not release names or exact motives, but the scene was secured as officers collected evidence and questioned witnesses.
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Frederick
Aberdeen
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E. D. McCain
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Braddock Pike
Acme Cowboy
Levi
Frontier Pants
Damascus
Ray W. Wahl
East Fifth Street
OLDS
Colonial Music Shop
East Patrick St
Sound Medical Authority
Obligation Union Medical Clinic
Market St
Newark
New Jersey
Stoiling
Sherwin-Williams
Tergesy Pein
D'S
Dette
Sherwin-Williams Paints
East
Patrick Street
Frederick, Maryland
P. L. Hargett & Co
Donald Calhour
Uttle
Speedy Corox
Westinghouse
Better Homes Equipment CO
S. W. George CO
Brunswick
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