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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1947

Page

2

Nurse Fined For Speeding on Annapolis Highway

An Annapolis nurse Betty Jamne Olson pleaded guilty to speeding on the Frederick and Hagerstown highway and passing a State Police car. She paid a total fine of $101.45 and requested a notice of appeal and possible change of venue.

Hagerstown Annapolis W. W. Corbin Ana Anton Y. Bennett Betty Jamne Olson New Frederick and Hagerstown Sergt. Corbin Roy Lester Fogie Sefteostens Irving Abb Fredery Sherman P. Bowers Frank Dorsey Oficer Alton Twentey Fogie House of Correction Carl William Kefauver Jefferson Street Douglas Stup Kefauver South Market Street M/Sergi James Riley Pennington Ed Field Washington Raymond John W. Boyd Wiliam E. Winyard Ernest Hall William H. Brown Alonzo Miller Keefer Thompson John W. Bord Elizabeth Relinson Dominic Avete Wiliam Wells Samuel Pucler Ernest Thomas Herbert van Derheeden Scott Deady Daniel Eisenberg Thomas de Kefauvers

Inflation Hits Farmers Also Amid Price Rises

The Agriculture Department reports farm price levels rose about 11 percent in the last year while prices paid by farmers climbed 16 percent. The index of prices received stands at 276 of the 1909 14 average, and prices paid at 235 of the 1910 14 average, the highest on record. Farmers face higher costs for feed grains up 23 percent while livestock products rose less, and wheat and corn led price advances this summer.

Washington Agriculture Department

Women’s Clubs Gather for Sep Meeting at Kling Home

The Jus Bridge homemakers club met September 24 at Mrs. Ronald Kling’s home. Twenty-one members attended. New member Mrs. Raymond Ford joined. Flowers were planned for the fair, and art chairman Mrs. Thomas displayed The Sunflower by Vincent Van Gogh. The group closed with Stephen Foster songs. next meeting is October 8 at Mrs. Ray Smith’s home at 7:30.

Jug Bridge Vincent van Gogh Stephen Foster Ray Smith Kling

Mongolian Hospitality: Cloak Coating Compliment Custom

A historical note explains that among Mongolian tribes wiping hands on a neighbor's coat after a meal is viewed as a compliment. The grease from the hands is said to help seal the coat airtight, reflecting a cultural practice tied to hospitality and sharing.

Baltimore Faces Budget Crisis and Tax Hikes

Baltimore plans for a potential 3.50 per 100 property tax rate to meet a 7,000,600 revenue shortfall as Mayor D Alesandro seeks an early special session. Governor Lane would call one but no date set. Budget Director Fallin cites cuts of 5,178,164.77 to reach 83,000,000 next year and notes only about 4,000,000 in new revenue appears possible. Rockville project to build 59 of 600 homes on 200 acres near Twinbrook with cost over 7,000,000 follows.

Baltimore Thomas D’alesandro Maryland Lane Baltimore City Herbert Fallin Fallin Board of Estima Rockville Offcers of Twinbrook, Inc Viers Mill Road Rockville Pike Don E. Gingery Gingery Joseph L. Geeraert Takoma Park Alontgomery County Wesley Sauter Bethesda Roland E. Simons

Ruptured Men Get 3.50 Truss Offer

A Kansas City doctor offers a $3.50 truss at net cost to anyone testing his rupture reduction invention. The device has no leg straps belts or leather bands and many users report satisfaction. Readers may trial the device for 30 days and keep the truss if satisfied. otherwise return it but keep the $3.50 for trouble. Apply to Physician's Appliance Co. 6387 Koch Bldg 2906 Main St Kansas City Mo.

Kansas City Koch Bldg Main St Soffer

Photographer Threatens Suit After Arrest By City Police

Photographer Charles W Roelke says his camera was seized at East Pa trick street during a fatal accident, was jailed for a time, forced to expose film, and posted 30 collateral. City Attorney Richard E Zimmerman seeks a full incident report and Roelke plans a $5 000 damages suit with counsel C Clifton Wirts.

Richard E. Zimmerman Mond East Patrick Street Frederick City Charles W. Roelke C. Clifton Wirts Roelke

Conley Transfer Sells 2754-Acre Plot to State Police

A deed recorded in the Circuit Court transfers a 2 754 acre plot at Route 40 and Baughman s Lane from Dr and Mrs Charles H Conley Jr to the Maryland State Police for 4000 dollars The site now houses the U S Weather Bureau station and a former police building marking a planned site for a future project.

Baughman Charles H. Conley, Jr

State Police Barracks Funded Across Maryland

State funds have been allotted for construction of several Maryland State Police barracks as costs are deemed less excessive. In Martinsburg West Virginia on September 29 six cases of infantile paralysis were under treatment at Kings Daughnt.

Maryland Martinsburg W. Va Kings Daugnt

Lighthouses Built Round to Cut Surface Resistance

Brief notes claim round lighthouse shapes reduce surface resistance to waves and wind, improving stability. Observers suggest engineers favor circular designs for coastal beacons to minimize drag and maximize durability.

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