Three-Act Mystery Opens On Wednesday
Community Players stage Grand National Night a four night run opens Wednesday at 8 30 pm with near full houses expected. Dorothy and Ruth Campbell authored the three act mystery set in England with Paul Thomas as Gerald Coates and Dick Shoemaker as Sgt Gibson. Frederick High School ushers from various nights assist spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrick
Dorothy
Ruth Campbell
Paul Thomas
Gerald Coates
Dick Shoemaker
Sgt. Gibson
Frederick High School
Elizabeth Boyer
June Rice
Alice Burger
Barbara Schwartz
Ruth Ramsburg
Marianne Lindenstruth
Mary Jane Powell
Margaret Lease
Charles Lease
Avalon Willard
Jean Friese
Richard Marrone
Carly Lawson
David Glick
Jack Schrode
Future visions from a New York conference of insurance men
About 200 insurance men attended a Conference on the Future in New York where five of six scientists predicted a rosy world century ahead. The talks touched on peaceful atomic power, higher living standards, psychology reducing social maladjustment, women in work, and a focus on skilled, varied capabilities over sheer population growth. A Harvard speaker noted a happy, balanced home and career for women. a Princeton scientist warned growth in population may outpace progress but urged emphasis on diverse skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
New York
Harvard
Princeton
Missouri Flood Ravages Cities From Montana Downstream
A sweeping Missouri River flood devastates towns from Montana to Iowa. The piece describes widespread ruin, evacuations, job stoppages, and ruined belongings as the waters strike Bismarck Pierre Chamberlain Yankton and beyond, signaling continued impact downstream toward Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Orea
Montana
Bismarck
South Dakota
Pierre
Chamberlain
Yankton
Nebraska
Iowa
Letter to the Editor on Camp Detrick expansion in Frederick
A Frederick letter writer disputes county and planning board plans to enlarge Camp Detrick arguing the town would become a ghost town with empty houses and falling taxes. The author warns of job losses, merchant payroll impact, and higher living costs, urging action for Frederick city’s benefit. Additional note mentions a birthday party for Donna Koontz at her grandparents in Hagerstown with family guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Detrick
Planning Commission
Frederick
Merchant
Frederick City
Ourself
Donna Koontz
Vernon Koontz
Elmer Kline
Hagerstown
Donna
Peas
Cora Koontz
Gaither Lewis
Ray
Jimmy
Richard Kiine
Rickey
Clyde Creek
Mikie
Lee
Ready To Donate Her 34th Pint Of Blood
Mrs. Charles H. Clarke of Thurmont will donate her 34th pint of blood at the Naval Medical Center Tuesday morning. The mother of 24 children, 12 living, has one son in the Navy and another in the Air Force in Korea. She has collected thousands of gifts for wounded servicemen in West Coast hospitals and Washington area, and will visit hospitalized Korean war veterans at the Naval Hospital and give them gifts. The Catholic War Veterans of Maryland funded transportation to San Diego to meet her son returning from the Far East aboard the battleship Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Clarke
Thurmont
Naval Medical Center
Navy
Air Force
Korea
Catholic War Veterans of Maryland
Clarke
San Diego
Calif
Far East
Naval Hospital
Iowa
Cancer Sunday Observed Across Maryland April 20
Baltimore reports Cancer Sunday will be observed in churches statewide on April 20. Robert B. Hobbs, state chairman of the 1952 Cancer Crusade, says the Council of Churches urged congregations to participate and Archbishop Keough asks Catholic members to devote part of the day to cancer control prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Robert B. Hobbs
American Cancer Society
Council of Churches
Keough
Calvary Methodist class meeting notes
The Widewake class of Calvary Methodist Church met April 5 at 209 Center Street hosted by Mrs Hilda Kinsey with Mrs Ruth Kinsey and Mrs Joan Brust assisting. Twenty members attended. Acting president Mrs Kinsey presided. Members shared Bible verses and the group repeated a verse in unison. Refreshments followed. The May meeting will be at Mrs Virginia Albright’s home with Mrs Cordell Hardman and Mrs Phyllis Wetzel as co hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Methodist Church Sunday School
Hilda Kinsey
Center Street
Ruth Kinsey
Joan Brust
Kinsey
Virginia Albright
Cordell Hardman
Phyllis Wetzel
Miss Lyle Resigns. Frederick Schools to Close
Fifty years ago, Miss M A Lyle, teacher since the year began at the Maryland school, resigns. Mrs H G Benson to fill the vacancy rest of the year. Frederick County public schools will close tomorrow due to lack of funds for another term. Many teachers plan private six week schools. Carlton Molesworth, a baseball player, leaves for Schenectady to play the season. Rumor says the Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway will not follow the original route but head to Walkersville and Woodsboro before Libertytown. W S Reeder sells cattle and dairy fixtures on the Jefferson pike. cows brought 35 to 50 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Lyle
Maryland
H. G. Benson
Frederick County
Carlton Molesworth
Schenectady
N.Y
Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway Company
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Libertytown
W. S. Reeder
J. W
Jefferson Pike
Completion of Route 75 final link authorized
Twenty years ago items report the completion of the final stretch of Route 75 between Licksville and Point of Rocks by the State Roads Commission, linking the Great Lakes route to Fiorids. Maryland Lodge convention in Baltimore notes officers and endorsements. local figures appointed and ill health improvements reported. teaching of art in county primary grades to begin next year under the Board of Education with Mrs Hal L Oz as primary superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Licksville
Point of Rocks
State Roads Commission
Great Lakes
Fiorids
Mountain City Lodge
Knishis of
Martin L. Bowers
Board of Education
Hal L. Oz
Will Bonin Mele
Leahy Family Follows Old Fashioned Coaching At Home
South Bend Indiana April 14 Frank Leahy Notre Dame head coach with eight children and wife Flossie shares his home training theory. He grades children on neatness courtesy and cooperation then uses a hereditary rule of discipline with the hairbrush. The Leahy clan, aged 7 weeks to 15, helps run a family rosary each night and aims to expand the brood while maintaining respect and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Leahy
Flossie
Frank, Jr
Christopher
America
Leahys
Long Beach
Lake Michigan
Frank
Jimmy
Local W S C S Holds April Meeting at Calvary
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Calvary Methodist Church met Tuesday night in the ladies parlor. De votions were led by three members, and John R. Fitzpatrick spoke on Humanizing Labor relations. Business followed with notices of upcoming zone meeting, Career Conference, and Libby Women's Guild linen shower and tea. A new member, Judith Brandenburg, was welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian ‘Service
Calvary Methodist Church
Melvin M. Nelson
E. A. Godsey
E.R. Pearl
Ray Smith
John R. Fitzpatrick
Russell Dudrow
Calvary Church
Libiey Women's Guild
Judith Brandenburg
Airs
Oren Lease
Ella Hooper
Louisiana
Miss Hooper
CS Kelly
Myers
Dalley
Siottiemyer
God Weeps With Us in Tragic Robot Bomb Story
A London hospital tragedy moves a child to sobs over the dead babies. A Bible verse and Kahlil Gibran quote frame reflections on divine empathy as a mother consoles the girl who believes God shares sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fuumnell Bailey
Kahlil Gibrah
London
Truman Seizure of Steel Plants Questioned by Congress
Washington dispatch notes Congress passed a bill extending wartime emergency statutes to June 1 1952 and prohibiting further seizures of private property. It reiterates there is no precedent for Truman’s steel seizure and cites constitutional due process limits. The article cites the April 8 seizure and debates over inherent presidential powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
White House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Secretary of Commerce
United States
Army
Navy
America
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Robert Windsor
Merrii Hahn
Edgar Davis
Christ
Raymond Barnes
Greenland
Roll Call
Pleasant Grove
Mt. Airy
Venia Kellar Hall
University of Maryland
Maurie Page
Edwin Vaught
George Page
Arno Page
Ray Zimmerman
Clyde Gray
Batrice Fehr
Women Club Meetings Highlight Easter Week in Local Areas
Woman's clubs in Janesville and Unionville featured programs on Understanding Ourselves and Others led by Beatrice Fehr with talks on International Relations. Easter themes dominated Pleasant Grove, readings and hymns marked Holy Week, and plans included a bus trip, a West Virginia visit, and National Home Demonstration Week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Frank Nicodemus
Walkersville
Beatrice Fehr
Helena ‘Stauffer
Carroll
Christ the Lord
Beatrice Etr
Florence Yost
Leo Fontanella
Hailie Danner
New Windsor
West Virginia
Holly Albaugh
Sherwin-Williams Co
Ralph Ripley
Spinster Who Slew Father Kills Herself in Auburn
Etta Mae Dickinson, 50, who killed her father and burned their ranch home after a flood control project condemnation, hanged herself with a stocking at Dewitt State Hospital after being taken there for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Calif
Etta Mae Dickinson
Dewitt , State Hospital
87 Year Old Man Dies After Gunshot Wound
George F. Alexander 87 of Spoolsville near Middletown died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Found in bed with a discharged shotgun, he was pronounced dead within two hours of admission. Deputy Sheriff Austin Murray said the death appeared self-inflicted due to ill health and low spirits. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Edward and (name inaudible) Stephens, a son Guy Alexander, three sisters, two brothers, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Middletown Reformed Cemetery with Rev. Howard McCarney officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Alexander
Spoolsville
Middletown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Middletown Valley
Edward Stephens
Gindhil Company
Stephens
Austin Murray
Countian
Lydia Smith Alexander
Middletown Lutheran Church
Guy Alexander
Margaret Sterner
Cadville
Young
Catherine Kline
Boonsboro
Lawson Alexander
Leslie Alexander
Howard McCarney
Middletown Reformed Cemetery
Gladhill Co
Deaths in Frederick county listed for William K Willard and others
Obituaries record the deaths of 92 year old farmer William K Willard of Philips Delight and three other individuals Mrs Martha A Miller Mrs Franklin D Harshman widow of Prof Harshman and Harry B Ohler. Details include ages, families, residences Taneytown Walkersville Westminster and Foxville, with funeral plans and burial locations.
Mary Agnes Lease Dies Aged 88 Former nurse and Army pioneer
Miss Mary Agnes Lease, well known retired nurse of near McKaig, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a brief illness at 5 23 PM Sunday. She was 88, daughter of William Henry Lease and Anna Martha McAlister, Zion Methodist member, Johns Hopkins trained nurse and first nurse accepted by the Army in the Spanish American War. Surviving are a sister, a brother, and four nephews. Funeral at 10 AM Wednesday from 106 East Church Street. Cremation and interment at family discretion. Friends may call after 7 PM Tuesday. M R Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
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Martha A. Miller
Elmer W. Kump
Taneytown
Route 1
Kump
S. C. Weikert
Norristown
Rayner Crosby
Cambridge
Harvey
Milton Miller
Westminster
R. D
Walter
George
Miller
Ervin Miller
New Windsor
Rosie Chronister
William Hiltebridie
Han‘over
Paul ©. Freeman
Keymar Holiness Church
Christchurch Cemetery
Littlestown
C. O. Fuss and Son
Franklin D. Harshman
Lynn J. Harshman
Walkersville
Kenesaw Rest Home
Roslyn Avenue
Baltimore
Frederick County
George HB
Susan Smith Dinterman
Glade Reformed Church
Harold Harshman
Charles Dinterman
Lillie Lease
York
Mt. Olivet
Frederick
Friends
G. D. Barton
Mary Agnes Lease
McKaig
Frederick Memorial Hospital
William Henry
Anna Martha McAlister Lease
Zion Methodist Church
Western Maryland College
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Nannie C. Lease
William McAlister Lease
East Church Street
M. R. Etchison and Son
English Lesson Word Guide and Daily Vocabulary
A compact guide listing misused phrases and pronunciation notes for common errors. It covers phrases like down off of and off the ladder, cautions on dolorous pronunciation, cheddar spelling, and synonyms such as latent hidden and finite limited. A daily vow to master one word and expand usage.
Detrick Expansion Here May Be Lost
Fragmentary text discusses local expansion near Frederick and planning protests. Includes religious quotes and scattered notes on prices, locations, and dates, with partial names and places such as Berley, Wa, and Frederick City Planning Commission. The readable portion hints at opposition and development hurdles without a clear conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrick
Bett
Frederick City
Particul
Opi
Mrs. Mary Frances Bourne Dies in Frederick Hospital
Mrs. Mary Frances Bourne 63 wife of Dr. U G Bourne Sr died at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 1 30 AM after years long illness. She was active with Asbury Methodist Red Cross Community Chest A W V S Girl Scout Troop 20 Esther E Grinage Kindergarten and more. Survivors include husband and three children Dr A G Bourne Jr Dr Blanche Bourne and Mrs Gladys Thornton. sister Mrs Blanche Hollamond and nephew Samuel M Hollamond. grandson A Bourne Thornton. Funeral at Asbury Methodist Church with interment Fairview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Bourne
U. G. Bourne
West South Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Asbury Methodist Church
Red Cross
Community Chest
A.W.V.S
Girl Scout
Esther E. Grinage
Bourne
London County
Virginia
John M. Beane
A. G. Bourne
Blanche Bourne
Washington
Gladys Thornton
Baltimore
Blanche Hollamond
Samuel M. Hollamond
A. Bourne Thornton
West All Saints Street
E. E. Williams
Fairview Cemetery
C. E. Hicks, III
Funerals for Mrs Amelia C Boyer and Nelson L Stine
The funeral for Mrs Amelia C Boyer of Washington was held at 11 Welock Laytonsville with Rev A Odell Osteen officiating. Interment was in Damascus cemetery. In Walkersville area, Nelson Lee Stine’s funeral was at Locust Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev Arthur B Rice and Rev William Baker officiating and interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia C. Boyer
Georgia Avenue
Washington
Suburban
Welock
Laytonsville Funeral Home
A. Odell Osteen
Damascus Methodist Church
Russell Snider
Sterling Day
George Woodfield
Mack Bowman
Edward Kinsey
Harry Browning
Damascus Cemetery
Roy . Barber
Nelson Lee Stine
Walkersville
Locust Grove Church
Dick and
Ridgely Cramer
Robert Handley
John Schildt
Austin Hartyock
Charles Myers
Patrick Moore
Francis Abreht
Church
Ceemetery
G. C. Barton
More Money Sought to Catch Deserters
Washington April 14 Army seeks 1 957 000 for apprehending deserters in the coming fiscal year an increase of 300 000 from last year The number of desertions at home and overseas since the Korean War began was not disclosed as figures are classified A congressional committee inquiry on the same topic reportedly received no clear answer The Army noted the information remains classified despite efforts to obtain it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional
House Appropriations
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M. E
Doc
Barthlow
Winchester St
BAC
the News
of the News
Boyle
Bill
David Lawrence
Unionville Club
Howard Cantwell
Carville Nicodemus
Monroe Black
Unionville Cp
Maurice McDaniel
Pleasant Grove Club
Pleasant Grove Homemakers’ Club
Katharine Page
Wenster
MR. Milqueteast
Sy Payet
William K. Willard
Philips ‘Delight
Hiram and
Mary Jane Roberson Willard
Deerfield
Hauvers
Anna M. Haover Willard
George A
Philips Delight
Ora R
Foxville
Ira Warren
Feltz
Myersville
Alice W. Willard
Glenn K
Robert E. Hook
M. L. Creager and Son
Harry B. Omer
Harry B. Ohler
Joan
Anna
Sherb Ohier
Effie Stambaugh Obier
Elmer D
Helen Obier
Delmar E. Rite
Kenneth R. Davidson
Resi
Aitheran
Glenn L. Stahl
C. ©. Fuss and Son
William P, Frank
William P. Frank
Albert M. Ecker
Sam's Creek
Carroll County
Charles
Kate Harper Frank
Pentagon
Church of God
Blizzard Frank
Ea ‘Wennesday
Paul Fike
Western Cemetery
Hartzter and Sons
Julian Ball
Phobus Avenue
William P. Thompson
M.R. Etchison and Son
Mag
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Frederick Ily
Berley
Torn
U. G. Bourne, Sr
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