19480702 Democratic Advocate: Teacher Fowble Slugged By Hitch-Hiker

Teacher Fowble Slugged By Hitch-Hiker

Democratic Advocate, July 2, 1948.

Fred Fowble, Westminster High School teacher found unconscious early Saturday on the Old Frederick road near Hollofield, Howard county, told police he was assaulted by a young "hitchhiker."

The assailant, who fled in his victim's automobile, struck Fowble on the head shortly after being picked up near the Patapsco River bridge. Fowble, thrown from the car, was found lying in the roadway by Andrew Huppler, a passing motorist, about 2 a.m.

Huppler took the unconscious man to the Ellicott City Police Station.

When he was revived, Fowble gave Patrolman Charles Linthicum an account of the assault. Fowble said he was returning to his home in Westminster from Baltimore when the youth, standing near the bridge, solicited a ride.

After picking up the "hitch-hiker," Fowble reported he had driven about a quarter of a mile when he was struck on the head and lost consciousness. In addition to stealing his car, the assailant robbed him of his cash. Fowble was treated by a doctor in Ellicott City for a head wound before being returned to his home at 60 Court street.

Democratic Advocate, July 2, 1948.

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19480702 Democratic Advocate: Teacher Fowble Slugged By Hitch-Hiker