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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1956

Page

7

Local Man Killed In California by Hit Run Driver

Starvey L Boone 24 a Frederick Maryland native and Army veteran was struck and killed by a hit and run driver in Compton California on Saturday. Boone reportedly exited a disabled car to inspect the trouble when another vehicle struck him and fled. Authorities have not apprehended the other driver. Boone survived by his wife and one daughter and was living in California at the time. He is survived by his father four brothers and several sisters and nieces. Funeral arrangements are pending with services at a Frederick funeral home and burial at Oliver Cemetery.

Starvey L. Boone Armed Services Compton Calif Ward Boone Meredith B. Boone West Patrick Street Army Jim Fort Jackson S. C Avy Air Corps California Coninton Hatianamah Daugher Robert AL James F Ralph W Ronald T. Boone Frederick Paris L. Appel Hancock Geraldine I Appel Fredey Bertha P. Worgan Amy Oh

Western Maryland Mills Plan Big Capacity Expansion

The West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co in New York announced a plan to spend to double the Lakewood mill capacity near Cumberland Maryland. Also Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co began construction of a 10 million dollar plate glass plant at North Branch Cumberland with two machines to raise output to about 80 tons a day.

West Virsoine Pulp & Paper Co New York Lake Med Tianytrial Paindfall Iisas Tate Ou Tia Pitsburgin Plate and Glass Co Nones TA Plate Glass Tee Cueins North Branch Casio of Cumberland Misia Bend Peveneisnan Flores Cena Baltimore Cumberland Yards Wist Oftinas Jes Ui Tas Ciatiany Piane Eal Toe Lavar Amaeiines Polat Hierangen Westenkirt Piedmont W. A

Coast Rains and Winds Batter Atlantic Coast as Flossy Lingers

Tropical storm Flossy drifts northeast at under five mph with heavy rains spreading from eastern North Carolina into Virginia and southern New Jersey. Coastal winds reach 53 to 60 mph along the coast, with gusts up to 50 mph north to southern Delaware and potential 40 to 50 mph winds in southern New England by afternoon.

Washington Weather Bureau North Carolina Virginia New Jersey Delaware New “England

Woman Found Dead in Bed After 18 Months of Sleep

Miss Lisle Thomas, 73, was found dead in a bed at a shared apartment with Zita Baker. Police say Thomas may have died years earlier during cold weather. Baker, who shared the pension money and held power of attorney, claimed to have prayed to revive her friend.

Washington LP Lisle Thomas Lea Zita Louise Baker Miss Baker Miss Thomas Agriculture Department

Monocacy Club Adopts Religious Emphasis Plan

The Monocacy club of the Evangelical Reformed church revised its aims at a Tuesday meeting to stress spiritual growth over social activities. Members approved a religious program and voted to affiliate with the National Organization of Evangelical and Reformed Churchmen. Temporary officers will lead the new Brotherhood with a kickoff meeting scheduled for Thursday at six in the church parlors.

Evangelial Reformed Church Church of Five Deai Robert S. Hutton AML Monocacy Club National Organization of Evangelical and Reformed Churchmen The Churchmen’s Brotherhiwch Opyavines Lay Piaraty Manacacy Sual Chievehmen

Babe Didrikson Zaharias Dies After Cancer Fight

Galveston Texas Babe Didrikson Zaharias, famed as The Babe, died at 41 after a long cancer battle. Her career spanned AAU basketball, track and field, and golf with multiple championships and world records. Her death ends a storied 1930s to 1950s sports era.

Galveston Tex Babe Didrikson Zaharias AAC Wach Sen Ibe Gly Uepics Babe Zaharias Zaharias Associated Press Wee Eee Casualty Golden Cyclones Dallas Cyclones Wichita Lons Golden Cyclones Oklahoma Presbyterian College

Greyhound Officials Confer Here on New City Terminal

Greyhound Bus Lines officials met Wednesday with local leaders at the Francis Scout Key Hotel to discuss a proposed terminal on East All Saints Street. Mayor Derr and city trustees reviewed bids, planned lease terms, and expansion impacts while Chamber of Commerce representatives and utility officials attended.

Greyhound Bus Lines Francis Scout Key Hotel Th Yas Fie Greshound Greyhound

More Named To Aid With Detrick Week

Frederick committee chairs announce sub committee appointments for Fort Detrick Appreciation Week from October 14 to 20. Willian Hardy chairs with advisory support from Donald B. Rice and Joseph Rhoderick of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce. Events include in store Fort Detrick displays, Baker Park band concert, church services, and a banquet at the State Armory. The Big Picture TV crew plans Frederick visit for filming if clearance and arrangements succeed.

Frederick Fort Detrick Willian E. Hardy Donaldb. Rice Joseph Rhoderick WFMD Baker Park State Armory June Best Frederick Civinette Club Grasby Hoffman Janet Mc Devitt John Cheatham Clyde MM. Roney R. Sy Shatrman Mdand P John R. Fitzpatrick Duvall Schell Ruben Caplan Carol Freed Patsy Moore Paul Shatto Joseph Schwimmer Brad Wolfe Armiers Paul W. Meaucliffe Paul Kalloway Joseph Nestor Alton ¥. Bennett Chamber of Commerce National Geographical Magazine Armiy Surrountine

Flossy Storm Spurs Shoreline Damage and Warnings

The Ashed Press reports tropical storm Flossy advancing northward toward Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore bringing 44 mph winds at Ocean City and 55 mph at Lewes. Damage included boarded boardwalks and downed signs while utilities faced outages and a water plant briefly lost supply. Heavy rains, flooding risk at high tides, and 30 to 40 mph winds with higher gusts were forecast for the region as Flossy moved inland from North Carolina.

Flossy Delaware Maryland U.S. Coast Guard Ocean City Lewes Del Coast Guard Delaware Roads Commission Roosevelt Inlet Rehobeth Beach Salisbury Chesapeake and Potomac ‘Telephone' Co Delaware State Police Georgetown Delaware 14 Rehoboth Beach iDel Garrett County Cumberland Flassy North Carolina U.S. Weather Bureau

Weather outlook from airport observer on Hurricane Flossy

The airport observer warned more of cold rain as Hurricane Flossy gusts move through the area. Rainfall up to a quarter inch by 9 am with showers likely tonight and Friday ending Saturday. Temperatures cooled to a 43 degree low after a 2 degree high yesterday.

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Prince Georges Crash Death Toll Mounts To 6

A crash on Fort Washington Road in Prince George’s County left six dead amid a scene described as the worst by police. Michael Baftery, a survivor and brother of one of the deceased, was hospitalized with cuts and shock. The victims include Charles LeHoy Ford and others from local communities.

Washington Georges County Iamami Cae Fort Washington Michael Baftery Charles LeHoy Ford Yotae River Shion Hatters Feak of

Barracks Inspection Wednesday at Maryland State Police Barracks

Troopers under Col. Elmer F. Munshower received medals for shooting as he inspected Barrack B on U S 40 west in Maryland. The event followed an earlier equity case involving John H. Coblentz of Middletown who contested deeds to a Liv-acre farm claiming undue influence by his father. The schedule also details the inspection team and staff present during the tour.

Middletown Valley John H. Coblentz Middletown Dorothy Coblentz Hines Montgomery County John’ Coblentz Coblentz Sapere William G. Morgan Elmer F. Munshower Department of Maryland State Police U. 8. 40 C. W. Magaha W. K. May Col. Munshower Morgan Maryland Sparrows Point Mmedal Medh Arthur E. Burke A. G. Hedden Richard F. Garvey R. D. Kirby Lloyd W. Lewis Corp Harold L. Basore Clyde B. Tucker R. C. Dishong Prob R. C. Snyder Ira G. Unger Harry F. Bowman Tro DL Hasenbubler E. L. Baum George R. Cole Hiram J. Brown C. D. Mades Martin M. Puncke

Tito Off To Visit Russia

Belgrade Yugoslavia President Tito left for a surprise visit to the Soviet Union with Nikita Khrushchev aboard a special Soviet plane. The trip, described as a holiday by Tanjug, aims to ease tensions and renew Soviet Yugoslav ties while officials deny outside significance.

Tito Russia Belgrade Yugoslavia Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union Taku Jovan Aleksander Rankovic Djuro ‘Paucar Bosnia-Hercegovina Parts Oifmots

Miami Reports New Tropical Storm Forming In Atlantic

A new tropical storm formed in the Atlantic and began moving westward toward the Caribbean, with conditions favorable for strengthening toward hurricane status.

Miami Fla Atlantic

Harris Out As Tigers' Pilot

Detroit Tigers manager Bucky Harris resigns effective at season end. The 39 year old ends his second term at the helm as President Briggs accepts the resignation sent from Kansas City. Briggs praises Harris for restoring the club in the final two months and wishes him well.

Detrov Bucky Harris Detroit Tigers Tiger Briges Harris Tigers Kansas City Briggs Oshall Burks Bucky

Eisenhower Plans 2 or 3 More Major Speeches

President Eisenhower said at a news conference he will deliver two to three additional major campaign speeches beyond his original plan, though he will not barnstorm or whistle-stop. He cited many friends urging more activity and stated there is no current health reason to slow his pace. He praised Babe Didrikson Zaharias and defended his leadership amid Stevenson critiques, also addressing Argentina loans and Milton Eisenhower’s role.

Washington Eisenhower Iine Babe Didrikson Zaharias Adlai E. Stevenson Winston Churchill Stevenson Kansas City Milton—Eisenhower Milton Peron Argentina Truman State Department Department Prother Acheson Dean Acheson Resshae Ro Alene

Mutilated Body Found Near Havre De Grace

A badly mutilated body was found today on railroad tracks near Havre de Grace along the Baltimore and Ohio line at Seas Creek between the two towns. Police cleared the scene as investigators began the search for clues in the rural area.

Havre de Grace Baltimore Seas Creek There Abedeen

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Harvey L. Boone Harvey J. Boone Marsland New England AAU Lloyd Mangrum Himsel George Zaharias Babe Didriksue Zaharias Greyhound Bus Detrick Prince Georges Cleo F. Craig American Telephone and Telegraph Company London FCC George McConnaughey Fred Kappel At&t Col Munshewer Neve Harris Out As Potomac Weveton Frederte
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