Ridgway Begins Weeklong Command Course in Europe
General Matthew Ridgway starts a one week course on rebuilding and leading a stand by Allied European army with President Truman and NATO and UN officials. He plans to discuss becoming NATO supreme commander as Eisenhower heads to campaign and answers questions on Koje Island prisoners.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
Korea
Europe
Truman
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United Nations
Tidgway
NATO
Mwicht PD
Eisenhower
Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees
Ridgway
Koje Island
Omar Bradley
Joint Chiefs of Staff
National
Bradley
U. N
Far East
West Point
Military Academy
Sheep Shearing Demonstration Cuts Time Shows Fast Method
County sheep raisers watched Boyd Whittle of the University of Maryland Extension Service demonstrate sitting the sheep for shearing to reduce handling time. He also offered tips on parasite control and wool preparation for market. Wool prices have fallen from about $1 to 45 cents per pound as Argentina imports and synthetics affect demand.
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Fred Ernst
Clear Spring
Boyd Whittle
Extension Service
University of Maryland
Whittle
Sone
Mark Miller
Argentina
Garage Operator Dies In His Car In Emmitsburg
Ralph Samuel Sperry 64, a veteran parade operator and automobile dealer in Emmitsburg, was found dead in his car in Frederick County. Medical examiner cites acute coronary thrombosis. Survived by wife Ada, brothers in Iowa, sister in Morgantown, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements set with Baumgardner residence in Emmitsburg and Mountain View Cemetery burial.
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Ralph Samuel Sperry
Emmitshire
Frederick
Mr. Sperry
Iowa
Hinmuttshure
Samuel and
Emma (Freeman) Sperry
Tyrian Lodge
AUF. & AM
Tuhi
M. Baumgardner
Emitsburg
Baumgardner
Philip Bower
Mountain View Cemetery
Emmitsburg
Vision of green pastures and the empty tomb prayer
The prayer asks divine comfort for travelers through hardship and a vision of green pastures and the empty tomb. It is attributed to Edward T. Horn of Trinity Lutheran Church in Philadelphia and dated 1952 from a National Council of Churches feature.
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God
Jesus Christ
Lord
Edward T. Horn
Philadelphia
Trinity Lutheran Church
National Counsel of Churches
Obituaries of Louise Connelly and Winchester figures
Louise M. Connelly wife of Samuel F. Connelly died at Memorial Hospital Cumberland aged 52 born New Baltimore Pa daughter of the late James and Minerva Membcers member Sacred Heart Win chester VA and St Marys Hagerstown survived by husband a daughter Mrs W G Thomas Winchester four brothers four sisters three grandchildren remains to Jones Funeral Home Winchester services at Sacred Heart Friday morning interment in Catholic Cemetery Rosary Thursday evening. Lawrence Dallas Grubbs died at 75 after nine months illness night supervisor at Dunn Woolen Mill Winchester member Good Samaritan Bible Class and Rouss Fire Company survived by wife former Bessie B Yost children and three grandchildren body at Omps Funeral Home Winchester to Winchester E A B Church service at 2 pm Interment Mt Hebron Cemetery Winchester. Joseph Edward Martin of Waynesboro PA died at 8:05 pm Westminster aged 48 born Brunswick son of John F and Hannah Grimin Martin worked in Hagerstown auto body business moved to Waynesboro twelve years ago to form Waynesboro Auto Body Works member Church of the Brethren and church finance board survived by wife Julia Virginia Grennings Martin son George Edward brothers Robert and Lee. Funeral Thursday 1:30 pm Grove Funeral Home Waynesboro with Rev George H Detwiler interment Browns ville MD. Mrs Ruby F Collier died recently funeral Saturday Gartner's Funeral Home Gaithersburg surviving husband Warner children Dennis Victor Kay parents Mr and Mrs V G Funkhouser Clear Spring sisters Mrs Sylvia Conpher Carret Park PA Mrs Mabel Gailey Frankstown Miss Helen Funkhouser Hagerstown brothers Luther Clear Spring Paige Takoma Park MD Walter Highfield Paul Hagerstown and Ralph York PA interment private.
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Samuel F. Connelly
Hagerstown
Memorial Hospital
Cumberland
New Baltimore
James
Minerva (Bingham
Lawrence D. Grubbs
Lawrence Dallas Grubbs
Winchester
Dunn Woolen
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Good Samaritan Bible
E.U.B. Church
Rouss Fire Company
Winchhester
Pam
Carl W. Higer
John Oliver
Harry C. Swartz
Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Joseph E. Martin
Joseph Edward Martin
Waynesboro
Westminster
Frederick
Brunswick
John EF
Hannah Grimim) Martin
Norman 8. Earley
Martin
Church of the Brethren
Ehurery
Julia Virginia Grennings
Maretson
George Edward
Robert
Lee Martin
Middle River
Grove Funeral Hone
George
Ruby F. Collier
Gartner's
Gaithersburg
Ruby Colier
Warner
Dennis
Victor
Kays
Funkhouser
Clear Spring
Sylvia Conpher
Carret Park
Mabel Gailey
Frankstown
Helen Funkhouser
Hacers
Rowh
Luther
Paige
Takoma Pack
Walter
Highfield
Paul
Ralph
York
Students To Join City Clean-Up Drive
The local Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a cleanup program for all city schools including St. Mary's. Two contests offer 16 prizes for best posters and top cleanup efforts in homes. Raymond Tompkins Jr. chairs the project. winners receive a radio first prize with runners up earning roller skates or pen and pencil sets.
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Flaverstowin's
Cldren
Junior Chamber of Commerce
St. Mary's Catholic School
Raymond
Tompkins, Jr
Jaycee
Bruce Etchison
Washington County
President Truman Signs Bill Raising Military Pay Nationwide
President Truman signed legislation boosting military pay and allowances by about half a billion dollars annually. The raise, effective with this month’s pay, ranges from 0 for privates to 81 for senior generals and admirals, affecting roughly 24 million active and retired personnel. The package includes a 4 percent base pay increase and a 14 percent rise in food and rental allowances.
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Washington
Truman
Bill to Overhaul Immigration Laws Survives Senate Test
An omnibus bill to overhaul the nation immigration laws survived a Senate test as 28 lawmakers blocked sending it back to committee. Advocates of liberalized policy vow major attacks. A separate ad promotes watch, clock and jewelry repair services at Saums Jewelers on Jonathan Street.
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Washington
Senate
Ldf
Dud
Soldier Returns From Germany On 70 Day Furlough
Cpl Richard A Poffenberger son of Mr and Mrs Austin J D Poffenberger of 1st West Wilson Boulevard spends a 70 day furlough with his parents after 44 months in Germany He will report to Fort Meade Md for a new assignment and has reenlisted for six more months.
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Cpl
Richard A. Poffenbercer
Austin JD. Poffenberger
West Wilson Boulevard
Germany
Fort Meade
Nore
Albert T. Powell Elected Head of Underwriters
Albert T. Powell was elected president of the Hagerstown Association of Life Underwriters at the annual election. Officers include First Vice President J. B. Townshend and Second Vice President George McEkhwains. Julia Risler is secretary treasurer and Chirenee Lee is national committeeman. Directors are George Rhea, Harry Vollmer, Soh Ruy precht, Harry Holges, Edward Powell, and Simms Jamieson. Installations set for June. Members heard NASA President Charles Clapton discuss the Memorial Building Fund campaign for a national headquarters.
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Albert T. Powell
Hagerstown Association of Life
Terrace
First View
J. B. Townshend
George McEkhwains
Julia Risler
Chirenee Lee
George Rhea
Harry Vollmer
Soh Ruyprecht
Harry Holges
Edward Powell
Simms Jamieson
NASA
Charles Clapton
National Association of Life Underwriters
Pulding
More Rain Today Tomorrow Forecast
A prevailing past wind for the next two days brings showery weather through today tonight and tomorrow. Winds turn slightly warmer tomorrow with a high around 61 degrees and tonight's low about 50. Rain totals were light last night and early today with a forecast of a 48 cloudy day and mild warmth Thursday.
Railroad workers gain higher unemployment and sickness benefits
Hundreds of local railroad workers will receive boosted benefits starting July 1 under amendments to the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. The maximum daily rate rises to 7.5 and the minimum to 3.3, with annual earnings determining the top and bottom rates. Eligible workers must meet earnings thresholds to receive benefits up to five days per week for up to 26 weeks.
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G. W. Roth
Railroad Retirement Board
Atfice
Julio
Roth
Legion Picketing Ferrer Picture Now In Baltimore
Baltimore May 20 A theater showing Anything Can Happen with Jose Ferrer was picketed by the Maryland Department of the American Legion. State Adjutant Daniel Birkhardt said Ferrer is among entertainers listed as questioned loyalties. Ferrer denied communism before a 1951 House committee. Two uniformed Lemonnaires led the protest outside Stanley Theater as Legionnaires distributed leaflets.
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Baltimore
Jose Ferrer
Maryland Department of the American Legion
Daniel Birkhardt
Ferrer
Legion
House
Un-e Americat
Stanley Theater
Maryland Auctions Warned on Used Bedding Sterilization
Maryland Health Department officials tell auctioneers it is illegal to sell used bedding unless sterilized. J David Donovan states proper sterilization methods require Health Department approval, with a one year permit costing $30.
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J. David Donovan
Maryland Health Department
Biblic
Frederick
Maryland
Health Department
Scarlet Tanager Seen In Backyard
A scarlet tanager visited a backyard this morning, per Mrs Hana Mitehell in Bellevue Aronie. She observed the bird’s bright scarlet body and black wings and tail and used a bird guide to confirm the identification. Tanagers generally inhabit woodlands and are known for vivid coloration in several species.
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Hana Mitehell
Bellevue Aronie
Mitehel
United States
Spray Could Save Strawberry Crop In County
County strawberry growers face potential rot risk as rain continues. County Agent Mark Miller recommends using ferante spray to prevent rot, noting most patches were blossoming and may have been pollenated during sunny spells.
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Mark Miller
Travers
Confesses To Slaying Wife In Western Pennsylvania
Air Force Pvt. Edward H. Rebilas 24 pleaded guilty to murder for strangling his wife with a towel after an October quarrel over a date. He buried her in a shallow grave on a local farm near Hatter Pa where the body was later found. Rebilas was arrested Friday at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas after the case was investigated since the wife’s disappearance last October.
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Hatter
Air Force Pvt
Edward Hi. Rebilas
Sheppard F
Wichita Falls
Texas
Pennsylvania
Air Force
May Day Festival at Chewsville School
Chewsville PTA hosts a May Day Festival on May 2 featuring homemade cakes candy and sandwiches. Advertisement promotes YOUR WISE POTATO CHIP distributor with the phone REBA-W-S and a Be Wise Try Wise Bally Wise slogan.
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Chewsville
Weather Delays Hay Harvest Across County Farms
County farmers face delays in cutting alfalfa as rain threatens the first crop. County Agent Mark Miller says no cause for alarm, though more rain is forecast for the next days. Some have prepared grass silage despite the unsettled weather while others wait for sun. Farmers fear the late start may complicate the first harvest.
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Ace
Ant County
Mark Miller
Ronieht
Tomercow
Altalia
Sida Miller
Saime Tapmers
Erea
State Democrats Meeting June 3 Baltimore Report
Democratic state convention set for June 3 at the Elotel Kimerson in Baltimore. William Bishop of the State Central Committee announced the plan to select an eight vote delegation for the national convention in Chicago on July 21. George P. Mahoney to receive official nomination for U.S. Senate.
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Baltimore
Kimerson
William Bishop
Chicago
George P. Mahoney
U.S. Senate
Franchot Tone Granted Divorce from Barbara Payton
Franchise Tone secures divorce from Barbara Payton amid testimony she sought freedom to move about. Tone plans life verse, with Payton and Neal rumored to travel to Europe. Rummage sale announced Wednesday near Franks Lane by Reith Woren.
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Tone
Barbara Payton
Wil ‘Ten Neal
Miss Payton
Triat Hee
Europe
Arc
Neal
Moavte Neal
Oy BF
Frankslin
Rna Reith Woren
Ady
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