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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1954

Page

2

Opportunity Unlimited Campaign Shapes Public Confidence

The Advertising Council has run over 100 public service campaigns at no cost to taxpayers. The new effort promotes optimism with the slogan Opportunity Unlimited, arguing the nation remains on a growth path despite fears. Major firms like General Motors and DuPont are cited as evidence of broad expansion plans backing the campaign.

Advertising Council U. S Iverduce Sears Cercil General Motors DuPont

Official U S Map Returns In Public Display At Last

The first official U S map since 1941 bows in Washington with a five by seven foot print. Public copies cost 4 00 each and are produced by the Government Printing Office which is distributing 40 000 copies in a first edition.

Hollywood United States Washington Government Printing Office

Heart Fund Appreciation from Frederick County Heart Association

Letter to the editor thanks Miss Pat Rosencrantz and the Frederick News staff for cooperation on the 1954 Heart Fund Campaign. It notes favorable reader reactions to February coverage and acknowledges the value of newspaper expression to the public. March 37. Mrs James M Kline Executive Secretary.

Heart Fund Frederick County Heart Association Pat Rosencrantz Frederick News and Post James M Kline

Frederick native marks 30 years with U S District Court

Harry B Dertzbaugh of Frederick, a deputy clerk at the U S District Court for the District of Columbia, was honored for thirty years of service. Chief Justice Warren sent congratulations and colleagues hosted a reception. Dertzbaugh began April 7, 1914, in the Roemster of Wills Office and later became court clerk to the judges.

Frederick Warren United States U. S District Court For District of Columbia Harry B Derizbaurgh Cvil U. S. District Court U. S Court of Appeals For Columba Dusters Warren Dertzbaugh Roemster of Wills District of Columbia Supreme Court Jardies Ifs Dertybaugh Sherman Henry Dertzbaugh

AAUW Conference Speaker Dr Mabel Newcomer at Hood College

Dr Mabel Newcomer a Vassar College economist and author known for government service including Bretton Woods 1944 and Treasury inter governmental relations committee will speak at the Saturday noon program of the American Association of University Women Maryland Division Conference at Hood College. She has long been active in AAUW projects and received the 1953 Acquirement Award for distinguished achievement by outstanding women scholars.

AAUW Mabel Newcomer Caf Economics Vassar College Nive Vast Bretton Woods N. H U. S. Treasury Newcomer

Auxiliary Members from Frederick Visit Baltimore

Members of the Frederick Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary joined the University Hospital Auxiliary in Baltimore for a morning business session, lunch, and an afternoon tour. Frederick participants included Mrs. Byron White, Mrs. Robert Davis, Mrs. Edward C. Hartmann, Mrs. Ernest Webb, Mrs. J. D. Dave, Miss Margaret Motter, Mrs. Edgar H. McBride, and Miss Ethel Northam, superintendent of Frederick Memorial Hospital. FILE FOR ELECTION County Commissioner candidates: Robert R. Rhoderick seeks re election in June Republican primary. Claude R. Crum of Walkersville files for the Democratic primary. A Irvin Reon of Frederick also filed earlier.

Frederick Memorial Hospital University Hospital, Baltimore Marry Robinson University Group Frederick Byron White Robert Davis Edward C. Hartmann Ernest. Webb J. D. Dave Margaret ‘'Motter Edgar H. McBride Ethel Northam Robert R. Rhoderick Board of County Commissioners Rhodevick Mt. Pleasant Claude R. Crum Walkersville Thas Rvin Reon

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Items from April 6 19N4 note Mr Marshall Foot leaving for Mississippi to arrange removal of the Frederick Wheel and Bending Works due to scarce wood. A Davis house on West South street sold for 5450 to Ball Welevist. Charley Hotel at Point of Rocks to close after this month due to local option bill. Dr Hendrix horse ran away in front of the post office, no damage. Dancing season at Braddock fields opens May 23 to 25 with the Twenty Drum Band. George Withem Smith of Bradsack Heights procures Frederick Seient Orchestra for summer music.

the News Marshall Foot Mississippi Frederick George T. Davis West South Street Rale Vwelevist SSAA ST. Charles Point of Rocks Titus and Tits J. O. Hendrix Braddock Fieldts Witt-Mondas George Withem Smith Rradsack Heights Company Frederick Seient

New Western Maryland Tist Company to Open May 1

Twenty years ago notes recall repairs to Frederick district roads after winter. A cast of approximations lists district projects by engineer Thatias MM. Gaither Leatherman, son of Elmer Leatherman, recovered from injuries from a perch swing incident. Letters registered in the name of Dietrich and Gambrili local millers boosted Frederick’s profile and prize winnings.

the News Western Maryland Frederick Thatias MM Gaither Leatherman Wis Elmer Leatherman Jear Elerlon Ims Hone Dietrich and Gambrili Jocal Millers Nave

Ten At Hood Are tapped by Mortar Board group

Keystone Chapter of Mortar Board tapped ten Hood College students Monday at a noon mass meeting in Brodbeck Hall. Miss Alice Avanouian presided as each new member received a yellow rose and gown from a retiring member. Roses were given to Lynne Carleton Adaman Deforest Harrissburg Barbara Lee Heaps Patricia Kratz Jacqueline McCurdy Virginia Parker Joan Paulik Mary Provan Jeanne Schmidt Rolores Suenderhaus. An outpouring of relatives attended the Frederick event and a luncheon followed in Coblentz Hall. Members are chosen for junior year leadership and service in addition to academics.

Keystone Mortar Board National College Women's Honor Society Brodbeck Tall Laurents Alice Avanouian Manhasser NI Veillow Misnes Lynne Carleton Foxboro Mass Adaman Deforest Harrissburg Barbara Lee Heaps Forest Hill Patricia Kratz Erie Jacqueline McCurdy Towson Virginia Parker Bath Joan Paulik Bayside Long Island Mary Provan Manchester Conn Jeanne Schmidt Rolnres Suenderhaus Atlantic City Frederick Coblentz Hall

Smith Trophy To Local Team Frederick District Bowling Win

The Blue Ridge Accounting team of Frederick District won the 1954 Potomac Faison System Zesling Tournament, taking the R. Paul Smith Trophy by 29 pins over Hagerstown. Frederick District men placed second. women finished third. Patsy Coran led women with a 122 single and 320 three game set. Elizabeth Mercer, Betty Wasler, Patsy Coran, Dolly Lawson, Lavinia Hoffman, and Patsy Esworthy anchored the champion women. Edward Kefauver led the local men with 134 and 338.

Blue Ridge Frederick Potomac Edison Company Frederick District Hagerstown Patsy Coran Keaters Alla Renn Nancy Appleby Edward Kefauver Elizabeth Mercer Betty Wasller Dolly Lawson Lavinia Hoffman

Pearl Harbor book sparks new questions on 1941 attack

Washington debate centers on Admiral Theobald's claims that President Roosevelt and Washington withheld crucial intercepted messages before Pearl Harbor. The book featuring forewords by Halsey and Kimmel argues the attack was anticipated and the US government favored deception to enter war.

David Lawrence Washington Pearl Harbor Theobald U.S. N Halsey Kimmel Fuerhar Roosevelt Pearl Harbo Lane Io Amichal Richardson Mr. Roosevelt Admiral Kimmel Admiral Richardson Theobad United States Honolulu General Shuil Washington Tokyo-Honolulu General Short Roose Jvell General Marshall Admiral Stark Army Navy Hawaii Trans-Pacific Pearl Warher Manaly Theobald Savs Il Pacific Japan Hitler Kevin Adair Company New York

Like A Knothole In The Bamboo Curtain

Special correspondent recounts escapees from Red China via Amoy and Hong Kong into Free China. They describe hunger, lack of clothing, home intrusion by officials at night, and a shift in marriage and family norms under Communism. A refugee, Vivian, details a staged engagement used to flee to Hong Kong and the risky path to safety.

Geraldine Pitch Tatpel Formosa Red China Mainland China Shit P'ing Tsai Free China Manila Amoy Hong Kong Shu Ping Av Hong Kons Sho Ping China Tsai Shu P'ing Red Shu Pings Ian Oan America Vivian Yenching University Foo Mar

Emily Plunkard and Jack Shankle Married in Buckeystown

Miss Emily Virginia Plunkard daughter of Mrs Ella M Phinkar route 4 Frederick and Jack William Shankle son of Mr and Mrs Frederick N Shankle West Fourteenth street were wed Saturday March 27 in Buckeystown Methodist Church. Rev Kenneth Goodell officiated. The couple left for New York city on honeymoon. After returning they will reside on West Fourteenth street. Mrs Plunkard Shankle wore a white lace over satin gown with a lace veil. Miss Jean Adams Buckerstown was maid of honor. Best man was Herbert Rollins with ushers Everett Hess and Thomas Brenzle. Mrs Frederick Caylin was organist and soloist sang. The Broom and Miss Jackson attended. The couple's background notes include school and employment details for both families.

Emily Virginia Plunkard Ella M Phinkar Frederick Jack Willam Shankle Frederick N. Shankle West Fourteenth Street Buckeystown Methodist Church Kenneth Goodell Franklin L. Plunkard Jhulet Jean Adams Buckerstown Herbert Rollins Rosemont Ayesue Everett Hess Taneytown Thomas Brenzle South Market Street Frederick Caylin William G. Hschwinn Westminster New York City Pruphard Jackson Frederick High School People’s Life Insurance Company Broom Army H. B. Duvall Jones—Atkinson Marajlee Atkinson Rollins J. Atkinson Vernon T. Jones Hugh T. Jones Lee Summit Missouri Mount Veronow Methodist Church Baltimore Albert E. Day Shonor Marvin Boyd Joplin Kansas ‘School of Mines and Metallurgy Anna Welty Jones University of Maryland School of Nursing C. & P. Telephone Co Pvt. Jones Cities Service Oil Co Camp Holabird North Calvert Street Gift—Kessler Dorothy Anna Kessler Joan Wiles Route 4 A. Warne Gift Shirley Talbot East Sixth Street Robert Smediv Waynesword Harry Warren Summers Jefferson Elwood P Gift Route 5 Chambersburg Brant Margen Chambersburg, Pa Chambersburg High School United Telephone Company of Pennsylvania

Weddings Jones-Atkinson in Baltimore chapel

Miss Mara jlee Atkinson and Pvt. Vernon T. Jones were married in Mount Vernon Methodist church Baltimore in a double ring ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Baltimore pending further assignment.

Condemnation Suit On Trial Over Farm Losses Near New Market

A Maryland court trial begins to set damages for 23.62 acres taken from Eliza Selvage’s 294 acre farm near New Market for State Roads Commission Route 40 realignment. The $87,000 estimate is disputed as too low. Proceedings resume after a现场 inspection. witnesses discuss access disruption and drainage changes.

Gircun Court Eliza Wright Selvage New Market State Roads Commission New Dial Patrick M. Schnauffer S. Selvage Mussetter Road Giiing Warren Stultz Hagerstown Walter E. Linn The Goods Commission Charles L. Walls Commission Emmett R. Bowls Selvage

Highlights of Congress Reported Worries on Indochina Decisions

The House Foreign Affairs Committee discusses possible direct intervention in Indochina versus potential loss of influence. Red China is aiding Vietminh in the fight against French Union, signaling rising Communist support. The Senate Finance Committee awaits action on the House tax overhaul, which would provide roughly 1.4 billion dollars in relief, with talk of an extra personal income tax cut tied to the economy. Senator Edwin C. Johnson hints at not seeking re election to the Senate and leaves open a possible run for Colorado governor.

Washington House Foreign Affairs Committee United States Indochina Viter Duiles Red China Tanes Senate Finance Committee POLIT Edwin C. Johnson D-Cola Senate Colorado

Democrats seek Colorado Senate contender in Johnson ticket

Democrats plan to back a Colorado Democrat for the Senate with Johnson on the state ticket. McCarthy Army investigations subcommittee members meet behind closed doors to question Samuel P. Sears about his neutrality amid the McCarthy Wis Army officials dispute.

Colorado Senate Johnson McCarthy-Army Samuel P. Sears Sen McCarthy R-Wis Army

Strength For Today By Earl L Douglass

The article discusses the Doctrine of the Trinity and its complex, paradoxical nature. It explains the belief in one God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three persons, equal in power and glory, despite seeming contradictions in biblical references.

Jesus God Chicago Tribune

Society notes from Harmony Church meeting and local arrest report

The Willing Workers Society met at Mrs. Oneida Leatherman's home for a March session. Plans, prayers, Bible discussion, a sale led by Miss Mary Leatherman, and quilts completed. Heat meeting set for April 13. In a separate item, three Charles Town men were charged with drunkenness after arrest, jailed on bonds, and another local man AWOL.

Willing Workers Society The Harmony Church of the Brethren Oneida Leatherman Eloy Leatherman Mazie Baer Old Rugged Cross Mary Leatherman Mazie Eyer Alma Ramsburg Ruth Fisher Trust and Obey Helen Brandenburg Elfertor Charles Town W. Va William D. Clinton William H. Turner Charles L. McDonald Thomas E. Harding East Fourth Street Lieut Dorsey

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Opportunity Unlimited U.S. Map Hood David Lawrence Betty Rubeck Thelma’ Kinna Alta Renn Ray Mackley Earlston Rothenhoefer Robert Smith James Chamblin Russell Michael Robert Mass Edward Kefawner Potomac Edison System Mt. Rainlet Methodist Church Mt. Rainier Theodore R. McKeldin Walter L. Fowler Marshall E. Brenneman U.S. Naval Academy Maryland Ws.cs Shu P'Ing Esat and Son Buckeystown Church Little Rock Ark Arkansas NEA Sarees Congress Earl L. Douglass Cub
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