Maryland Governor Approves County Salary and Bond Bills
Governor McKeldin signed measures raising Frederick County Commissioner salaries from 1500 to 2700 annually starting December 1954 and increasing fire company grants across the county. The actions cover Braddock Heights New Windsor and others with varied annual sums, plus sewer projects for Taneytown Union Bridge and a 9 pm moving picture allowance in Franklin Carroll. The Legislature also addressed road marker penalties and concurrent payrolls for a Circuit Court Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeldin
Frederick County
Ramsburg
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Middletown
Myersville
Walkersville
Braddock Heights
New Midway
New
Rocky Ridge Company
Mt. Airy
Blue Ridge Summit
Taneytown
Union Bridge
Franklin
Carroll County
Tew
New Windsor
Frederick Fair
Seneca Creek
Montgomery County
Church Elects Vestrymen And Amends Its By Laws
At All Saints Parish annual meeting vestrymen were elected and by laws amended to move the congregational meeting to the last Monday of January and raise vestry from eight to twelve. New terms run 1954 to 1959, with two new vestrymen each year. Elected: Philip R. Windrenr and Glenn L. Browning for 1959. E. Austin James and Carroll H. Hendrickson for 1958. Existing members renamed to varying terms through 1957. Also updates include terms for Charles A. Price, Michael E. Pue, Charles McC. Mathias Sr., George B. Delaplaine Sr., Otho J. Keller, James H. Gambrill II, Joseph T. Griffin, and Edgar C. Clingan. The Willing Workers of Mt. Tabor Lutheran held a March 31 meeting with 13 members, planning a bake sale for April 11 and funding a new organ curtain. A prize was won from a mystery box. Easter greetings noted for Dover, Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints
Philip R. Winedrener
Glenn L. Browning
E. Austin James
Carroll
Edgar C. Clingan
Mt. Tabor -Lutheran
D. L. Sharrer
Maurice Valentine
Calvary
Gets six months in prison for using another’s license
Arthur E. Onley of Barnesville was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction by Substitue Magistrate Edward J. Smith in Peoples Court on a charge of using a license not his own. He had found Leroy R. Herbert’s driver’s license in his car and used it after being arrested for drunken driving. Authorities learned that Herbert’s name was an alias. Neighbors noted Onley’s good work record despite the unusual case.
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Arthur E. Onley
Barnesville
House of Correction
Edward J. Smith
Peoples Court
Gniey
Leroy R. Herbert
Charles W. Magaha
Onley
Herbert
Magaha
Adamstown
Department of Motor Vehicles
Smith
Earl LeRoy Fogle
Frederick
Mary Stevens
Fogle
Marshall H. Burch
Dickerson
Clark Z. Castle
East Church Street
Melvin J. Gorman
W. Boone
Ritchie Hospital To Close This Month
Ritchie Chronic Disease Hospital in Waynesboro will close this month as Montebello in Baltimore prepares to open as a chronic disease hospital in mid May. Thirty patients at Fort Ritchie will be moved to Montebello by month’s end, with most staff transferring as well.
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Waynesboro
Ritchie
Maryland Health Department
Montebello
Sydenham
Baltimore
Fort Ritchie
armed _ Services
Military Department
Pr. 5
A. McCallum
Deer's Head
Wicomico County
McCullum
Hagerstown
Hundreds of Maryland drivers lack new license plates
Frederick county motorists faced slow plate issuance as hundreds still awaited the new Maryland tags beyond the April 1 deadline. Some ordered from a Baltimore supplier while Delphey's Sport Store served long lines. Trucks and other commercial vehicles have until May 1 to display the new plates. The weather opened April with showers and an optimistic Good Friday forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Maryland
Baltimore
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles’ Office
Delphey’s Sport Store
West Patrick Street
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Eisenhower Accepts Honorary Flag Week Chair Role
President Eisenhower agreed to serve as honorary chairman of the National Flag Week Committee for 1953, praising the flag as a symbol of freedom. He said freedom faces savage attacks and pledged complete devotion as soldiers risk their lives, urging Americans to renew their pledge to freedom. The announcement came from Neil H. Swanson, editor of the Sunpapers, citing the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Association in Baltimore. The Flag House is linked to Mrs. Mary Young Pickersgill who made the Battle Flag that inspired the national anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Eisenhower
Neil H. Swanson
Sunpapers
Star-Spangled Banner Flag House Association, Inc
Mary Young Pickersgill
Ft. McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Wo men's Bible class meets at Grade Evangelical church
Mrs Ralph Stauffer hosts the Wo men s Bible class gathering on March 31 at Grade Evangelical and Reformed church. Mrs Keefer Catsail presides. The group sings The Old Rugged Cross and reflects on Easter themes with readings, duets, and a Good Friday message. A contest between Blues and Reds ends with a July picnic and a celebration for the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Stauffer
Grade Evangelical and Reformed Church
Keefer Catsail
Old Rugged Cross
Clayborne Zimmerman
Blues
Reds
Annabel Grantham
Frank Cramer
William Stauffer
Beattie Stauffer
Grantham
Will Filed Probate in Orphans Court For Mary Daniels Estate
Mary Daniels will of 8 Mt Olivet Boulevard probated in Orphans Court Tuesday. Niece Alva May Koons of Philadelphia named executrix. Will dated January 26, 1953, witnessed by Bruce T. O’Hara and Alton Y. Bennett. Sarah E. Gaver of Middletown qualified as administrator for her husband William F.A. Gaver estate. Heirs include widow, two daughters and two sons. About $2000 personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Daniels
Mt Olivet Boulevard
Orphans Court
Alva
May Koons
Philadelphia
Bruce T. O'Hara
Conductor William Haaker Leads Virginia Symphony to Brunswick
Apprenticeship at 16 under Jose Iturbi launched Haaker’s rise to national praise. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra under his baton tours 49 cities with 70 concerts, including a Brunswick date April 15 sponsored by the Brunswick Elementary Parent Teacher Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Tiurbi
William Haaker
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Brunswick
Haaker
Iturbi
Mexico
Orquestra de la
Havana
Cuba
Leopold Stokowski
Artur Rodzinski
University of Arkansas
Arkansas State Symphony
Ozark
Virginia
Williamsburg
State Symphony
Richmond
Luigi da Silva
Amparo Iturbi
Virginia ‘Symphony Orchestra
Old Dominion
Neying
Doors
Leroup
Ihis
Blue Ridge
Washington
Old, Dominion
West Virginia
Maryland
Washington, D. C
The
Elementary Parent-Teacher’s Association
Easter Dawn Service atop Sugar Loaf Mountain
Easter morning crowd from several counties gathered at the new East View atop Sugar Loaf Mountain for the fifth annual Easter dawn service. Rev. Raymes F. Hillard preached "He Has Risen" with assistance from Rev. Don E. Griffin and Rev. Jack G. Amman. organist Ivan T. Lawson led two hymns. Attendance exceeded 350, continuing a rising tradition since 1948.
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Sugar Loaf
New East View
Frederick
Montgomery
Virginia
Potomac
Raymes F. Hillard
Poolesville Methodist Church
Christ
Don E. Griffin
Jack
G. Amman
Ivan T. Lawson
Sanders Completes Farm Course At Madison
Charles R. Sanders aviation electrician's mate first class of Emmitsburg Maryland completed a farm management course conducted by the United States Armed Forces Institute in Madison. He finished the program on March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
United States Armed Forces Institute
Charles R. Sanders
Cabman Hurt In Crash Here On Easter Night
Two accidents on Frederick streets caused about 800 dollars in damage and sent cab driver Alvie F Stine to Frederick Memorial Hospital for a possible neck injury. At South Market and All Saints, Stine’s sedan hit a tractor trailer driven by Clyde Shoemaker of Everett, Pa. Police say both drivers claimed green signals. reckless driving charges filed. Other collisions involved Charles Yinger and Isaac Bulluck with red light violations. no injuries. Birth notice: Paul Weller Barick born at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Alvie F Stine
B. and
C. Avenue
United Rescue
Stine
South Market
All Saints Street
Clyde
Shoemaker
Everett
South Market Street
Sergt
Harry Quinn
Sergt. Quinn
Charles William Yinger
Liamsville
Isaac Builuck
St James School
Washington County
West Patrick
Sergi
Quinn
Bulluck
Patrick
Yinger
Bentz Street
Austin G. Clark
Washington
King
New Equipment Day of Movings Authorized at Frederick Meeting
The Frederick city council approved about $5,000 for new equipment from several firms including a bituminous mixing plant and various paving tools. Police reported loading zone issues on North Market street prompting a potential ban on passenger car parking 9 am to noon. The board also amended a trailer ordinance, approved airport farm liming, and funded a safety patrol trip to Washington. Flittings on April 1 were below average with 34 moves recorded, down from prior years.
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Frederick
Charles V. Main
Post Office
North Market Street
Washington
American Society of Planning Officials
G. Hunter Bowers
City Planning Commission
M. J. Chandler
Trail Avenue
Magnolia Avenue
Lewis B. Hargett
Patrick Street
Jefferson Street
Edward J. Musial
Military Road
Mary Street
Paul G. Shoemaker
Middletown
Jefferson
Lester M. West
Charles Adwell
Church Street
Caldwell
W. Va
Earl L. Boyd
Clarksburg
Rockville
Glenn M. Barker
East Second Street
Leo A Carrigan
Austin R. Cramer
R.D. Walkersville
New Midway
Walter Danner
Pearl Street
Earl Dixon
Adamstown
Poolesville
James 8. Doyle
Sherman Avenue
Aubrey M., Dutrow
R. D Walkersville
R. D. Yamsville
Paul Eaves
Margaret S. Glazebrook
Fourth Street
Albert L. Hargett
John W. Himes
Third Street
Robert W. Koontz
Rosemont Avenue
Ernest W. May, Jr
East Sixth Street
Charlotte Ray
Paul W. Rippeon
South Street
Paul S. Rudy
C. M. Schwartz
Norman Shan
Usual Run Of Cases Tried Monday Night
Magistrate H Reese Shocemaker Sr quickly disposed of the usual run of People's Night Court cases on Monday with only two persons standing trial and nine forfeiting collateral. Carl Castle was held on assault and battery against his wife in bond $500 to hear Friday night after he requested time to obtain counsel. Ernest N Luby and Mark A Waters received suspended sentences of 30 days for drunkenness and loitering. Edith Cawthorne and Bernice Thompson, both colored, forfeited $25.80 for disturbing the peace by fighting. Stanley D. King forfeited $25.80 for drinking an alcoholic beverage in a public place. Traffic collaterals included Robert D Henderson and James J Brown for passing near the brow of a hill, and Benjamin Wildstein and James W Brock for speeding. Kenneth R Albaugh paid $16.45 for inadequate brakes. Seret Quinn and James W Bush were cited for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Reese Shocemaker Sr
Carl Castle
Middle Alley
Ernest N. Luby
Mark A. Waters
Walkersville
Edith Cawthorne
East Church Street
Bernice Thompson
Carver Apartments
North Market Street
Stanley D. King
Monrovia
Lieut
Dorsey
Staley
Bare
Trump
Robert D. Henderson
Middletown
James J. Brown
Springfield
Ohio
James Stonesifer
King
Benjamin Wildstein
Baltimore
James W. Brock
Vandalia
C. W. Bare
Kenneth R. Albaugh
Seret Quinn
Tregonning
James W. Bush
Maple Grove
Mt Airy Firemen Save Oil Truck
Mt Airy Firemen battled a fire that consumed an overturned oil truck on Route 40 three miles east of Ridgeville. The 5,000 gallon load was secured without ignition after firefighters foamed the blaze and checked for flareups. The driver escaped with minor injuries while being freed from the cab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
C. Oscar Baker
Mt. Airy Fire Fighters’ Company
Eye Versus Telescope Observation Note
A brief note states that through a telescope stars appear smaller than with the naked eye. The telescope reduces diffused light that is seen without the instrument.
Rosedale Egg Hunt Draws Hundreds of Youngsters Saturday
The annual Easter Egg Hunt of the Rosedale Civic Association drew about 200 children to the playground Saturday afternoon. Prizes for two age groups included movie tickets and toy sets, with jelly beans served after prize awards and plans already underway for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosedale’ Civic Association
Northwest
Frederick
City Opera House
James Thomas
Fred Lodge
Forrest Haugh
Queer creature hails from Dalmatia brews young by eggs or life
A batrachian elm creature from Dalmatia surprises by producing young either alive or from eggs. It remains entirely blind and its breeding hinges on the surrounding temperature.
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Dalmatia
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Albert Burdette
Joan
Joyce
Iiamsville
Dover Dela
Georgia
Edgar R. Loy
J. Spencer Loy
Gaithersburg
Ellicott Giy
Camp Gordon
Signal Corps Training Center
Loy
Damascus High School
Shaphan
Hultner-Roelke Studio
W. Paul Etzler
West South Street
Woodsboro Livestock Sales, Inc
Knoll Hil Farm
Mt. Pleasant
Ayrshire
Vic Etzler
U. S
Pan American World Airways Photo Hood
Bermuda
New York International
Hood College
Betty van Blarcom
Franklin Lakes
N. J
Peggy
Jane Hubbard
Ridgewood
Nancy Miller
Hackensack
Mary Ann van Nostrand
Fair Haven
Marian Powles
Samuel W. Barrick
Rockwell Terrace
Paul Weller
Sundar
Frank Keefer
Stephen Collfloyer
Sylvester ColliNower
Market Street
Chamber of Commerce
Alton ¥. Bennett
Donald B. Rice
Margaret Downey
Rosedale
Los Angeles
Nicholas Raconelli
Leslie Scott, Jr
Raconelli
Southern Pacific
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