The Semi-Weekly News Editorial Notice April 7 1953
The Semi-Weekly News acknowledges editorial policy and correction procedures. It invites readers and contributors to submit news and letters with real names, warns against anonymous opinions, and notes the paper’s post office status in Frederick Maryland dated April 7 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Sapdine
Frederick
Back-Saver For Father After Grass Growth Spray Adoption
Connecticut State Highway Department adopts a spray that stunts grass growth for three years, saving up to 150000 dollars in road and parkway maintenance. It cuts mowing from sixteen times to once yearly. the spray is maleic hydrazide and remains active six months. A weed killer is added where weeds resist the compound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut State Highway Department
Women’s Clubs events highlight in Yellow Springs and area
Yellow Springs Homemakers' Club hosted by Mrs. Albert Dean on Wilson Place with twelve members two new members and a guest. Topics included civil defense local government and history of Yellow Springs. Upcoming anniversary dinner April 14 at Hotel Frederick and April 28 meeting at Mrs. Marshall McCauley's. Pleasant Hill Browningsville Club met March 18 with poems songs and plans for June tea and toy making for Children’s Hospital. New topics included Morley poet of the month and a kitchen gadget demonstration with gifts exchanged as meetings adjourned for April events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Springs
Albert Dean
Wilson Place
Frank Hoffman
Robert Dicken
George McComas
Carroll’ Kehne
Paul Willard
Albert den
Edwin Fox
Hood College
Alan Long
Washington
Lewis Martz
Gal
Pine Room
Hotel Frederick
Marshall McCauley
Pleasant Hill
Browningsville Club
Margaret Watkins
Leanah Day
Joyce Beall
Christopher Morley
Day
Katrin Sherman
Wilfred Runkles
Miss Turner
Montgomery County
Children’s Hospital
Frances Griffin
Mollie Gladhill
Handy Kitchen
Gad Beali
Beale] Zager
Essie Stevens
Deeds Recorded For Farms In Tuscarora And Braddock Heights
Deeds recorded in the clerk's office show Lester E Shafer and Clinton M Schwartz acquiring a 128 acre Tuscarora district farm for about 26000 dollars. Galen C Smith sold property on the east side of Ridge road now Braddock Heights to J Arthur Throne for around 23308 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester E Shafer
Clinton M. Schwartz
Tuscarora
Galen C. Smith
J. Arthur Throne
Ridge Road
Braddock Heights
Court House
William R. Redenberg
Robert P. Bennett
William M. Storm
A. Grant Hooper
Jail prisoners kept busy with work crews in Frederick County
Prisoners at Frederick County Jail are assigned to work with the Roads Board and other units, totaling 407 man-days since January 1. At a minimum wage of 90 cents an hour, the value is 3296 dollars. inmates do not get paid but receive six days off monthly. About eight men work daily, supervised by foremen, performing grading and bush cutting. The crew averages 136 man-days per month, with 18 workdays totaling 127 man-days last month, 20 days yielding 161 man-days in February, and 119 in January. All inmates physically able are compelled to work. doctor checks are used if needed. They receive clothing, shoes, extra food, and are expected to work nine hours. One prisoner is assigned to the State Police barracks. others assist at City Hall as janitors. Sheriff Buhrman notes fewer disciplinary issues and says many inmates seem happy to work outside the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick County Roads Board
R. Paul Buhrman
County Roads Forces
Buhrman
Frederick
City Hall
New Members Welcomed At 29th Division Meeting
Frederick Post 78 of the 29th Division Association held a March 27 meeting at the ORC Armory East All Saints street. Commander Robert F. Barrick presided as committees were named including Memorial Day Ways and Means and Program. A new member Paul Wireman Thurmont was welcomed and an invitation extended to Col Eugene N Staupes. The next meeting is set for the last Friday of April with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Post
29Th Division Association
ORC
East All Saints Street
Robert F. Barrick
Memorial Day Committee
Alton E. Shaff
Harold P. Hengst
James E. Bartgis
Frank Dertzbaugh, Jr
Ways and Jmeans
Roy E
Paul Wireman
Thurmont
Wireman
115Th Inf
Charles N. Staley
Florida
Col
Eugene N. i Staupes
Leesburg
Baer
Ralph H. L. Potts
Carroll S Everhart
Richard Brachey
C. Bernhard Smith
State Aerie
Frederick Aerie
Fireman Rushes To Fire At His Home
Driver Elwood Shankle of United Fire Company heard the alarm at T1122 on Friday off duty. He rushed from his home with the engine after smoke was seen on All Saints street. Firemen traced the smoke to 73 South Market street where a chimney fire was extinguished with a booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Shankle
United Fire Company
All Saints Street
Market
South Market Street
Shankie
Equity Court News Abolishes Divorce and Marriage Licenses Listed
Equity Court notes include abso lute divorce bill of complaint for Edward G. Lare versus Geneva C. Lare. A long list covers marriage licenses for Garrett Thompson, Patterson and Whisner, Chinn, Dimick Whisner, Schwartz, Funk, Swain, Webb, Roelkey, Minnick, Ford, Ruffaner, and others. Property deeds record numerous transfers with $10 sums. Power of Attorney and notices appear for Annie Beard Derr to Ella Elizabeth Derr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Lare
Geneva C. Lare
William T. Garrett
Mary A. Thompson
Appomattox
Carl ¥. Patterson
Cornelia A. Tallman
Penfield
N. Y
Raymond W. Larkins
Middeport
Virginia Whipp
This City
Theodore A. Chinn
Margaret R. Chinn
Hamilton
Vanuy Dimick Whisner
Ethel Minerva Hann
Martin O. Schwartz
Hummelstown
Elizabeth Germania
Hagerstown
Robert F. Funk
Beverly Jean Amer
Renovo
William C. Swain
Nancy L. Anderson
Leesburg
Cecil A. Webb
Peggy A.giesler
Albert R. Roelkey
Knoxville
Jay P. Minnick
Middlestown
Robert D. Ford
Mary J. Franklin
Baltimore
Dale R. Ruffaner
Lucille E. Bowser
Kittaning
Wilmer A. Sullivan
Robert I. Brachey
Paul PB. Reid
H. Lee Hanshew
Frederick Memorial Park, Inc
M. Austin Young
J. Arthur Grove
Helen F. Mock
Phoebe M. Delau
Former Pen-Mar Hotel Site Brings out $520
Auction on the 30 acre mountain site once housing the Blue Mountain House sold for 520 dollars. The land lies between High Rock Road and Western Maryland tracks, with timber and rocks, bought by Boyd Michael, a lumber dealer from Big Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen-Mar
Hagerstown
Blue Mountain House
Court House
R. W Eigenbrode
Pen-Mar Park
Western Maryland Railway
High Rock
Cumberland Valley
Heed Alumnae Meet In Hagerstown Saturday
Hood College alumnae council met at the Women’s Club of Hagerstown with Dr. Andrew G. Truxal as guest speaker. Frederick club attendees included Katharine Dutcow and other officers. Numerous local officials and Homemakers guests attended Hood College events. Junior Women’s Club to hold a spring charity dance for Federated Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heed
Hagerstown
Hood College
Women's Club of
Andrew G. Truxal
William V. Noel
Louise Buckingham
Truxal
Frederick Club
Katharine E. Dutcow
W. Jarboe Grove
Airs
Lawrence Baldwin
Mary Grace Helfenstein
Edgar H. McBride
Oscar Fogle
Edwin Nikirk
Frederick Hood Club
Robert Allen
New England Hood Club
Duno Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James R Duno of Lewistown marked their silver wedding with a party at Lewistown Community Hall on February 28 honoring their 25 years of marriage. They were wed February 26 1928 at the Lutheran parsonage by the late Rev U S G Rupp and received many gifts from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Duno
Lewistown
U. S. G. Rupp
Mt Airy and Frederick area notices and gatherings
Baltimore Accident Health and Hospitalization Underwriters Association meeting noted. Various residents report travel, births at Frederick Memorial Hospital, and family visits. Mt Airy Garden Club set for April 16 lecture tea and daffodil show. Optimist International board meeting in Washington April 10 to 12 with June convention plans. A surprise birthday for Mrs. Ausherman and multiple travels and visits across Maryland and Wisconsin are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baltimore Accident, Health and Hospitalization Underwriters Association
Baltimore
Mt. Airy
C. Lease Bussard
Optimist International
Frederick
International Service Club Organization
Washington
Statler
Retreat Conducted by Catholic Daughters in Baltimore
The State Court of the Catholic Daughters of America held a retreat at the Cadoa in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Court of the Catholic Daughters of America
Cadoa
Baltimore
Dial Phones Planned For Emmitsburg
Maryland telephone expansion approved totaling 8.18 million with 147000 allotted for Emmitsburg dial conversion. Projects include Dundalk dial buildout 1.525 million Suitland 925000 Laurel 803000 and additional toll and suburban dial gear across Baltimore area through spring 1954. Total state new construction approvals reach 11.512 million for 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
Emmitsburg
Dundalk
Suitland
Anacostia
Laurel
Baltimore
Wisconsin
Washington
C. and P. Board
Aberdeen
Arbutus
Catonsville
City Arrests Report From Spartansburg Officers
George R Mundy of Spartansburg S C was charged by city police with larceny after allegedly trying to sell cigarettes at 1 25 per carton. Cigarettes said to be stolen from an Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company store Mundy jailed under 500 bond after arrests by Sergt Quinn and Officer Kana de with ongoing investigation. Other charges listed include James L Fox speeding and reckless driving. James W Brock exceeding 30. Paul S Malone speeding. Jack F McColerick exceeding 30. Leslie W Grove disturbing the peace held 200. Stanley D King drunkenness held 25 30. Officers King Trump and Simmons made the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Mundy
Spartansburg
S. C
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Mundy
Sergt. Quinn
Kanade
James L. Fox
East Fifth Street
Faw
James W. Brock
Vandalia
Tfl
Paul S. Malone
Frederick Avenue
Jack F. McColerick
Mt. Airy
Route 1
Leslie W. Grove
Martinsburg
Stanley D. King
Monrovia
King
Trump
Simmons
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Coun
Charles E. Grossnickle
C. A. Price
Charles A. Price
Wilmer D. Kehne
Ernest E. ‘Shank
Ernest E. Shank
Walter J. Powell
George W. Hildebrand
Robert E. Patcher
Edward L. Bell
Charles D. Stup
Daniel Calvin Swomley
Lester M. West
Jesse Gay Lescalleet
Roscoe T. Harbaugh
Ralph J. Peck
Paul E. Groff
John Raymond Kelly
Doreatha Idell Gremm
Albert L. Bussard
Jo Jo E. McAllister
Lester E. Shafer
Joseph W. Haugh
Roy I. Hyndman
Joseph W Haugh
John W. Stockman
John N. Bartgis, Sr
Julius Albert Lavington
Detroit
Mich
Betsy Lavington
West Third Street
Lovington
Frederick County Council of Homemakers
Allen G. Quynn
Carl Feucht
Maryland State Council of Home- Makers Clubs
Elkton
A.grant Hooper
Robert Rhoderick
Samuel Young
Henry R. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Edward F. Holter
State Grange
Middletown
Harry Zentz
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Evelyn Scott
Carroll Iounty
Edward Mancha
Carroll County Council of Homemakers
Westminster
Mary Jane Willcom
Urbana
Maud Kefauver
Soroptimist Club
Wilson Mercer
Civinettes
Charles E. Ritchie
Opti
Gordon Cairns
U. of Md
College Park
Gari Sunday
Civic Club
This Yeity
Austin Sherald
Jr. Women's Club
Irene Caton
Business and Professional Women’s Resub
Margaret Muel-ler
Cecil County
J. Harold Hooper
Walkersville
J. W. Briscoe
Dun-Moving
Briscoes
California
Philip Wertheimer
H. C. Zacharias
Bethesda
Francis Scott Keys Hotel
B. L. Shuff
North Market Street
Atlantic City
MLS
W. Harry Haller
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Michael Gordon
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia
Gordon
R. Garland Smith
Myersiville
BR. E. Delaplaine
St Petersburg, Fla
Upper College Terrace
Federated Charities
Jack Emmert
Charles Roelke
Edward Geffner
John §. Derr, Jr
Hanjara Cole
Floyd S. Pressler
Robert E. Klein
National Guard
Walt Sheldon
Junior Woman's Club
Federated
Joan Closet
Helen R. Abrecht
Pvt
William 8
Abrecht
Germany
William
New York
Paul Arthur
Jacksonville, Fla
Austin Marker
C. Teddy Beachley
Locust Valley
Beachley
Burgh and
Will
Beverly Ann Fulks
Thomas J. Fulks
Gaithersburg
Catoctin Club
Catoctin Club, Inc
Harry E. Cornproost
Richard C. Dutrow
Albert M. Scott
J. Richard Ramsburg
E. Eugene Thomas
Ralph W. Boyer
Monocacy Garden Club
Charles Norris
Beallsville
Julia J. Chisolm
James L. Main
U. S. Army Hospital
Fort Campbell
Main
Mirs Everett Gaver
Gaver
William H. Gaver
Broad Street
Roscoe Doub
Myersville
Green Street
William H. Main, ,Jr
Salem, N. J
William Clark, Jr
Gary William
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Howard M. Quigley
Faribault, Minn
Ignatius ‘Bjorlee
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Sr. Quigley J
Minnessota School
Henry B. Ramsburgh
West Second Street
Ernest Beamer
Lockport X.Y
Beamer
Henry Earl
Rams
Japan
R. E. Miller
Sandor Wohlberg
Cynthia
Regina
I Long Island
Jack Shorrow
Commonwealth Mutual Insurance Company
Frank Keefer
Frederick County Hood Club
Memorial Park
Paul L. Willard
Clinton Rhoades
Harry H. Reid
Joseph D. Baker
Horace F. Xane, Jr
Charles S. V. Lanner
Charlotte P. Smith
Robert Davis
Nevin S Baker
Roenna Fahrney
Robert H Pilgram
Katharine E Dutrow
Emery E Larson, Jr
Elizabeth Lewis Peters
Lincoln B. Engebrecht
Lawrease B. Baldvusn
Michael D. Kaufman, Jr
Grenwich, Conn
Michael D. Kaufman
Samuel H. Rosenstock
John Doll
Dr. Doll
Othe Doll
Lancaster
Robert Ogle
Rocky Ridge
Mary Lyn
Frederick, Memorial Hospital
Glenn L. Richter
Walbridge, Ohio
J. E. Stoner
Woodsboro
Mexico
Southwest
van H. Boden
Seattle Wash
George Paxon
William J. Kolier
Lakeside
Calif
Hts
Roscoe Thompson
Airy
Thompson
Nathan Dorsey
Marshall E. Pickett
West Point
Kentucky
U. S. Army
Fort Knox
Mrs. A. R. Yingling
Mrs
Milo. Butts
South
William H. Norwood
West Fifth Street
Pamela Jean
Austin Bender
Thomas Allen
James C. Working
Carrail Ausherman
Tuscarara
Ausherman
Carrot
Calvin
Bob
Shirlie
Paul
Sara Ausherman
Chester Ausherman
Charles
Ruth
Lynn
Barbara Ausherman
Norman McBride
Mickey
BABY
New
Wh. Cross
Hatchery
Randallstown, MD
Oldfield
Joe Marsh
Chip
Chip Hameen
Tench
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