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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1959

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Plastic Bag Ends Life Of Carroll Man

Carroll County poultryman Robert Solomon Cohen, 49, died by his own action at his Taylorsville area home. A plastic bag covered his head and was secured with masking tape, found by a farm hand on the kitchen floor with the man alone in the house. His wife and two siblings were named by authorities but no motive was given.

Robert S. Cohen Taylorsville Carrol County Yaterday George M. Snyder Snyder Robert Solomon Cohen Cohen Catherine Cohen Baltimore Charles Cohen Dahlgren

Bequests To Churches And Fire Company In Renn Will

W Homer Renn of Adamstown Maryland died September 13 and his will probated in Orphans Court. Bequests include 2000 to Reformed Church of Adamstown 1000 to Lutheran Church of Doubs and 1000 to Carrollt Manor Volunteer Fire Company. Family legacies include 2000 to Meredith Benn and 2000 to Grayson Renn 1060 to a step daughter 2000 to nephew William M Renn and the right to purchase the home farm for 330.40 within six months after death. Wife Beatrice S Renn inherits the home and all personal property and the automobile. taxes paid from residue. rest to widow. Executors named as Mrs Beatrice S Renn and Benjamin L Shuff. Will dated Mar 3 1959 witnessed by L Ravhu Spechi and Robert L Price. A separate will probated this week by Orphans Court lists church gifts to Bishop Reough Catholic Charities missionary societies and St Columbans among others. Mark Leo Eckenrode of Levittown Pa named executor. In a separate item a taxi fire on East Church street damaged a Stine taxi with motor wiring burned and hood paint damaged.

W. Homer Renn Adamstown Reformed Church of Lutheran Church of Meredith Benn Grayson Renn Ann Ahalt Patricia Ahaii General Motors William Ahailt Jr Wiliam M Renn W. Homer Reno Beatrice S. Renz Robert L. Price Orphans Court Lewis J. Kelly Morri Reough Baltimore Victory Noir Huntington Ind St. Columbans Foreign Missionary Society St. Columbans Neb St. Ruth St. Joseph's Catholic St. Anthony's Belly Miss Helly Amos A. Holter Dorothy E. Keyes Mark Leo Eckenrode Levittown, Pa

State Committee to Study Adult Education in Maryland

Dr James A Sensenbaugh superintendent Freder county schools will chair a statewide study group on adult education Thomas G Pullen state superintendent selected him The first meeting is October 22 at the Maryland State Department of Education The panel includes Wilmer C Bell C Feddeman Arthur Higginbottom Herschel James Herbert Logsdon D Carl MacMillan Thomas V Pyles Harry C Rhodes and Joshua R Wheeler, with roles spanning Baltimore Montgomery Talbot Queen Annes Bladensburg Kenwood counties and city schools

James A. Sensenbaughb Freder' County Maryland Thomas G. Pullen Sensenbaugh Talbot County Herschel James Division of State Department of Education Herbert Logsdon North Y Wagerstown D. Carl MacMillan Bladensburg Thomas V. Pyles Harry C. Rhodes Queen Annie’s Joshua R. Wheeler Kenwood Baltimore County

Freak Accident Kills Boy in Frostburg Home

In Frostburg Maryland a seven year old boy died in a freak gun accident while playing with his elder brother at home. State Trooper Charles Snow said John Robert Whetstone was struck above the eye by a .22 caliber rifle bullet. The rifle toppled from a corner and discharged as the boys ran and jumped in a room.

Frostburg Charles Snow John Robert Whetstone James J. Whetstone James Stone Ier Snuw Szic

Khrushchev Suite in Pittsburgh Listed at 7 3 Daily

The Khrushchevs occupy a Carlton Hall suite with three bedrooms a 26 by 18 foot living room a dressing room and bath. It normally costs 73 a day and may include a new TV set though it is unclear if Khrushchev used it.

Pittsburgh Nikita Khrushcchevs Carlton Halls Khrushchev Ito

Moon Shot Explodes at Cape Canaveral Test Pad

An Atlas-Able rocket being prepared for a U. S. moon mission exploded on the Cape Canaveral pad during engine testing. Flames and debris rose as the blast occurred, with about 400 crew in nearby blockhouse evacuated safely. Investigators opened probe. no injuries reported.

Cape Canaveral Fla U. S Oke Plockhouse

Passion Play Set For October at Frederick E Jum

The Passion Play will be produced here October 5 through 23 at the Frederick E Jum in a project sponsored by the Junior Chamber. Joe Callan Jr. announced that matinees will aid students with many shows nightly at eight. Plans include tentative performances on October 15 and parishes October 19 and 20. Mr Taylor, company representative, noted interest from actors nationwide and that lighting uses a switchboard similar to earlier biblical dramas.

Oberammergau Frederick E Jum Jun Commerce Ising 2 Jayce Resea Bernard Callan Jr Gates E Francis Scott Hotel Callan Gere Taylor Compans v R. Taylor Balfour Taylor

Thurmont Lions Invite President And Khrushchev

The Thurmont Lions Club invites President Eisenhower and Chairman Nikita Khrushchev to their regular meeting on Friday September 25 at 6 30 in Thurmont Maryland at the Cozy Restaurant. Board President E F Tresselt signs the invitation. a telegram to Eisenhower is noted. Khrushchev’s weekend plans at Camp David are mentioned as a remote possibility.

Thurmont Lions Club Nower Khrushchev Eisenhower G E. F. Tresse the Lions Club of Thurmont Maryland Nikita Khrushchev Lionisim Thurmont Lions Club Board of Directors E. F. Tresselt Fhe U.S. G Shchev David

Garst Receives Many Khrushchev Gifts in Visit

Roswell Garst hosted Premier Nikita Khrushchev who arrived with a large bundle of gifts including a portable wine cellar with 12 Russian liquor slats and six wines, Armenian cognac, two vodkas, a black tea set for two, twelve jars of Caspian caviar, a three pound box of chocolates, five bottles of Russian perfume, a green plush accordion type case and numerous records of Russian songs.

Foon Rapids Youn Fapi Nikita Khru Roswell Garst

Dickerson Power Plant Dedicated

The 73 million dollar Dickerson power plant in Maryland is being dedicated. Officials say the facility will serve the Potomac area extending about 22 miles into Virginia. Government leaders and local selectors attended the ceremony.

Dickerson APY Serve Potomac Tanes Sito l Virginia

Accidental Knife Wounding of Munford Near Cape Cod

Hyannis Massachusetts August 1958 report states Munford 59 was wounded in the abdomen by a knife while in a kitchen at a Cape Cod summer home. Officials say the injury was accidental with no criminal aspect. he was stabilized at Cape Cod Hospital and later transferred for further treatment in Boston.

Hyannis Mass Walter Woundie Ban Edmund Tod Munford Chatham Cape Cod Hospital Munford Ixchen Dinis Robert Harned Ofham Ce Dinis Gerard A. Queliette Cape Cod Nion Ouellette Boston Robert Bo and Ordon U.S. Steel and Munford Mr. Muiford Barnstabie County

Tawes Urges Calm Conduct During Camp David Talks

Governor Tawes appeals for no harassment of Soviet Premier Khrushchev while visiting Maryland. He says Eisenhower Khrushchev talks at Camp David in Frederick County could affect world peace and must proceed in a calm peaceful setting free from interference.

Annapolis Tawes Khrushchev Maryland Eisenhower Camp David Frederick County

Paper mill head praises Potomac pollution controls

John A. Luke general manager of Luke fine papers lauds government and industry cooperation as pivotal to reducing Potomac River pollution. He notes a cooperative waste treatment plant near Westernport and Lake on the upper Potomac with cost sharing tied to effluent volumes and cites Army engineers on new dams shaping pollution mitigation. The Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin opens its fall meeting in Cumberland.

Westernport Lake Piedmont Wva Upper Potomac River Commission Potomac River Com- Piedmont Luke Paper Company Potomac Interstate Commission Charles Ze Glass Co Maryland Virgin- Virginia Pennsylvania District of Columbia

Passed Red Light, Gets Term In Jail

A local man was sentenced to 45 days in jail in default of $15 and costs after being found guilty of passing a red light on June 1. The defendant claimed ignorance of the charge and that he had no license, while Officer James Stockman testified he drove through a red light on West Patrick Street near West College Terrace before the incident.

Joshua T. Mahamatt Carver James Stockman West Patrick Street College Terrace NEW York Edward D. Storm

Trophies For 4 H Winners At Fair Are Being Shown

Gold trophies, loving cups, and plaques will honor 4 H winners at the Great Frederick Fair. Displayed are 10 new prizes from Frederick Livestock Inc and various farm groups. Awards include a 32 inch gold trophy, a grand champ be winner, and special incentive cups for grooming and showmanship.

Frederick Agricultura Frederick Livestock Action, Inc Onocacy Farms Central Maryland Farment Dealers Club Tractor Opere Frederick County

Final Fling Of Summer With 90 Degree Day

Warm late summer weather returned with a 90 degree high at the official airport station. The forecast calls for more of the same with a chance of showers diminishing. This marks only the second 90 degree day this month with 33 total such days this year and readings remain above normal.

Gracie Hurricane Weakens Over Atlantic

Hurricane Gracie slows to about seven miles per hour as it weakens to a lower peak intensity. The U S Weather Bureau locates Gracie roughly 290 miles east of Fort Lauderdale, between Miami and Palm Beach, with the storm’s weakened trajectory toward the northwest.

Miami Gracie Ason Ififenile U.S. Weather Bureau Reca Raton Palm Beach

Pravda Says Mr. K Changed Atmosphere Khrushchev Schedule

Pravda reports a warmer exchange as Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev plans a Washington visit schedule. The front page notes arrivals and departures: 10:10 a.m. leaves the President's guest house, 12:30 p.m. returns to the White House, 4:30 p.m. departs by car for Camp David, with events at national health institutes and other sites.

Moscow Pravda Communist Party Odaxy Pittsburgit Nikita Khrushchev Nikta Khrushchev Khrushchev Washington Iand Carple Camp David

Khrushchev Tours Pittsburgh Amid Mixed Cheers and Protests

Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Pittsburgh to a mixed reception with boos and pro-Khrushchev signs, while some hailed peace efforts and greeted him at the Carlton House. Security tightened as plans shifted from an open car ride to a hillside overlook, with a 5,600-strong crowd awaiting his arrival. He later checked into a hotel before a defining day of political talks.

Pittsburgh Nikita “Khrushchev San Francisco Slo University of Isburgh Washington Eisenhower Khrushchev Karushchev Budapest George Washington Nikita Khrushchev Mt.Washington Carlton House America Ukraine Ah. K

Khrushchev Arrival Emphasizes Quick Transfer

Washington delays set to minimal ceremony as Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev returns to the capital. Officials plan a rapid drive from the airport to the president’s guest house avoiding elaborate bands or motorcades.

Washington Nikita Khrushchev Tate Mar Forte Presigen Als

Sleeping Sickness In Atlantic City

Eight children from Mays Landing Cologne Egg Harbor and Woodbine have fallen ill with encephalitis in Atlantic County over three weeks. Four remain hospitalized two in critical condition. Officials will not release names noting the outbreak is not epidemic and that only two or three cases are typical annually. Mosquito transmission is cited by Dr. Roscoe P. Randle health commissioner as the cause, with prior cases reported across central and southern New Jersey.

U.S New Jersey Mays Landing Cologne Egg Harbor Woodbine Roscoe P. Randle Countias

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