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A scattered column notes beekeeping tips and local quirks. It reports a beekeeper from Smithsburg offering help after a neighbor’s porch swarm, mentions a copperhead sighting near Mrs. Besore, and cites County Clerk Hubert P. Stine about traffic on Sharpsburg roads. It also covers federal road funds for Hagerstown projects, planned bridges and road improvements, and a note on the May primary election costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County
Eugene Geary
Sideling Hill
High Germany
Wash- Ington-Alleghany County
Tang Meadow
Mercersburg
Cearfoss
T Hat
Board of County Commnissioners
Counci
Burhans Boulevard
Mie
Norfolk and Western Railway
Virginia Avene
Realty Market Shows Average Week Of Transfers In County
The real estate market was about average in volume and value this week with over a dozen dwellings changing hands and several building sites. Transfers include Frey Coal and Stone Company to American Marietta and two farms of 120 and 110 acres in Boonsboro and Cearfoss districts. Notable deeds list Harold A. Hoffman to Arthur K. Powles and wife. G. Richard Henneberger and Mary E. B. Henneberger to Theodore Franklin McKean and wife. Violeta V. McCoy to Nathan Fine and wife. Antietam Distributing Corp. to Joseph A. Niner and wife. Niner to Wilbur D. Moss and wife. Edith J. Dieterich to Charles Wm. Gesell. Edith H. Dieterich to George M. Mann and wife. Evan M. Crossley and Kasis P. Wagaman to Lynn W. Kessel and Dorsey R. Kes. Continued on Page 2. Col. 1
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Frey Coal and Stone Company
American Marietta Company
American Marietta
Boonsboro
Cearfoss
Harold A. Hoffman
Ellen M. Castle
Arthur K. Powles
G. Richard Henneberger
Mary EB. Henneberger
Theodore Franklin McKean
Colonia Drive
Violeta V. McCoy
iNathan Fine
Main Street
Hancock
Antietam Distributing Corp
Joseph A. Niner
Oak Hill Avenue
Long Meadow
Wilbur D. Moss
Edith J. Dieterich
Charles Wm. Gesell
Fairview Cearfoss Road
Edith H. Dieterich
George M. Mann
Cearfoss-Fairview Road
Evan M. Crossley
Kafis P. Wagaman
Lynn W. Kessel
Dorsey
Rioting in Tokyo Over U S Japan Security Pact
Daunting protests sweep Tokyo as more than 15,000 leftist students workers and socialists confront the U S Embassy demanding cancellation of President Eisenhower visit and dissolution of Parliament amid mass work stoppages cripple transport services. Officials report orderly demonstrations with limited violence, highlighting broad anti pact sentiment and planned future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Stone
Nobusuke Kishi
U.S -Japan
Japan
Sohyo
Labor Federalian
Kishi
Sokyo
Tokyo
Osaka
America
Etsusaburo Shila
C&O Canal Park bill killed over wasteful criticisms
Rep John R Foley reveals opposition shaped the defeat of the C and O Canal Park measure in a House vote 227 to 134. Clarence Brown and Michael Kirwan pressed stringent objections citing cost and park-land scope, while Brown objected to a 2.5 mile scenic highway and 10 000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Foley
House
Rep. Foley
C. & C. Canal
Brown
Allegany County
Michael Kirwan
Ohio
Interior Department
Washington
Hitch-Hiker Traps Auto Thief in Maryland Chase
An AWOL Fort Eustis soldier, Richard L. Murphy, 16, was captured near Hagerstown after stealing a 1960 Plymouth and hitching a ride with a man, John W. Bower. Bower’s suitcases were recovered, and police learned Murphy was wanted for absence without leave and escape from confinement. Bower aided the description that led to Murphy’s arrest and transfer to military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Eustis
Conorocheague
Richard L. Murphy
Ft. Eustis
Hampton
John Hetzer
Murphy
Frederick
John W. Bower
Scout 38
Akron
Ohio
Conococheagule
Hargersstown
Bower
Glenn Bowmafi
Custordy
Ith Sras
Cambodian Police Communications Expert Visits U S
Cambodian police official Lt Sras leads a U S study tour on communications in policing. He notes U S aid and a large equipment shipment planned this year. Sras, in charge of all communications, praises U S regard for police and says Cambodia faces different conditions. He will visit Boston Philadelphia and Columbus before returning home.
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Asia
Thaland
Laos
Dr. Sras
United States
St. Sras
Boston
Philadelphia
Columbus
Ghia
Lt. Sras
Sras
Feds
Kingdom of
Cambodia
Iran
LL Bras
Wiseaantey
Police Probe Theft Cases Destruction City police investigate multiple crimes
Police are probing larceny indecent exposure and destruction of property. Herbert Raffensberger reports a .22 target pistol stolen from his mantel valued at 33 dollars. Charles Talbott says a windshield was shattered by a ball from youths. Stanley Forsythe reports a 1950 Chrysler convertible taken with dealer tags. A man exposed himself to a girl in a parked car on Salem Avenue. Teenagers disturb alleys behind Summit Avenue nightly.
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Herbert Raffensberger
Washington Square
Charles D. Talbott
Lanvale St
Stanley Forsythe
Baltimore St
Salem Ave
Summit Ave
Creek Turns Muddy Hurting Local Fishing Today
G W Wolfe of Williamsport reports Conocachee Creek swollen and muddy this morning. Potomac River remains clear. Weekend forecast hints at rising waters and flood conditions as creeks run high and muddy.
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G. W. Wolfe
Williamsport
Potomac
Jail Terms and Fines By Local Magistrate
Two men received suspended jail terms and fines after magistrate court sessions. Jeremiah B. Delusier, 65, and Charles W. Miller Jr. faced sentences for drunkenness and assault. Miller drew 15 to 30 days for intoxication and assault on Pauline Stolland with a warning for continued drinking. The other man, Evpdioder, faced charges across disorderly acts and beatings reported by a witness. the court noted alcohol as a factor and Miller promised to appeal. The record notes Stotler’s testimony and Miller’s heart trouble, with the case continued to Page 2.
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Sen
Irvang M. Evpdioder
Jeremiah B. Delusier
Black South Potomac Sr
Charles W. Miller, Jr
Bell
Iler
Funkstown
Pauline E. Stolland
North Foundry
Stotler
Korris
Union
Charles Teye
Miller
Keith
Brick County
West Hand
Einbinder
Dea
Three Brothers Reunite After Thirteen Years
David Reese, missing thirteen years, called on Harry Heese at 220 Glenwood Avenue and visited with his brothers Terry and Charles Rerse of Beaver Creek before returning to Roelleville. Relatives say the reunion brings one of the happiest weeks of their lives.
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David Reese
Harry Heese
Glenwood Avenue
David
Terry
Thurstey
Harry
Charles Rerse
Ari
Beaver Creek
Roellevile
Ahnais
Princesses Arrive in Los Angeles on Inaugural Scandinavian Flight
Three princesses arrived in Los Angeles early this morning aboard a Scandinavian flag carrier jet. They stepped from the plane amid a display of flowers and welcome at the airport.
Khrushchev Diatribe Signals Military Control in Soviet Union
AP analysis notes Khrushchev portrays Soviet policy as guided by military leaders while framing Western concerns about aggression as propaganda. Khrushchev asserts his proposals aim to preserve peace and not suppress independence movements, amid ongoing East West tensions.
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Khrush
Kremlin
Williams
Ryan
Associated Press
Berlin
Nikita Khrush
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Isra
Ist
Officials Find Two New Points In Khrushchev Plan
Washington officials say Khrushchev’s revised disarmament plan includes two new points. The State Department promises close study while urging Moscow to do the same. The note aims to revive talks ahead of next conference week and support UN inspection for wider disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khrush
Washington
United States
Nikita Khrushchev
State Department
Khrushchev
Moscow
Eisenhower
United Nations
Khrushchev May Visit Cuba as Bold Latin Move
Diplomatic observers viewed Nikita Khrushchev’s Cuba invitation as a bold bid to spread Castro’s brand of democracy across Latin America. They warned Cubans may reject Soviet cultural and political influence while noting Khrushchev could expand his tour if invited by other governments.
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Cuba
Khrushchev
Washington
Nikita Khrushchev
Fidel Castro
Latin America
Moscow
Paris
Space Kittens Born In Apple Tree Observation
Mrs Patricia Wieland Robinson reports space kittens born in her apple tree with mother Susan guiding them. Two kittens, one finer and one black, have heads the size of baseballs after six weeks high in the tree. The family considers the tree a safe, sensible choice for rearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Wieland Robinson
Acting Road
Robinsim
Anson
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Smithsburg
Chara Besore
Lanvale Street
James Near
Brewer Avenue
Taily Mail News
Hubert P. Stine
Sharpeburg
Tatnding
Stine
Sharpsburg
Sen. Smathers
China
Miami
Fla
George Smathers
I+Fla
Castro
Smathers
Pact
IAP
U.S
Cambodian
Maryland
Dees
Yin
West Virginia
L.A
Telta
Margaret
Sweden
Astrid
Norway
Maracohhe
Denmark
Wien
U. S
Appar
Ahenee
Gavrernier Anastas Mikoyan
Sime International
France
Guantanamo
Apple Tree
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