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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1953

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Reassessment Begins In Peedenick City Maryland

Property owners in Peedenick City Maryland face new real and personal property assessments for a five year cycle. Assessors measure cubic content inspect personal property classify buildings and age and set values under State Tax Commission rules. Notices go to taxpayers with hearings set starting April 2021 for areas north of Fourth Street and to follow as the city is reassessed southward.

Peedenick City State Tax Commission Maryland Fourth Street Frederick City Tax Commission

Man Killed by Car Near Lewistown Route 72

Frank Wenzel about 41 was killed last midnight when struck by a car on Route 72 a mile northeast of Lewistown. Gilbert Arden Berry Jr., 18, of Thurmont, identified as the driver, stopped and assisted. Wenzel, a former Frederick resident, lived near Creagerstown and worked with his brothers in servicing filling station equipment. He was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church and the Junior Fire Engine Company No. 2 and had farmed since moving to Creagerstown 18 years ago. He is survived by his father Charles H. Wenzel, a sister and two brothers. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Home.

Frank Wenzel Lewistown Wenzel Gilbert Arden Berry, Jr Thurmont Frederick Creagerstown C. E. Cline and Son Charles Kenneth Bond J. W. Hardy Charles W. Magaha Staite Police Alec St . John's Lutheran Church Charles H. Wenzel Mary Miller Wesel Frederick County Eniorr Birely Charles L. Wenzel Creagierstown George W. Wenzel East Patrick Street Mount Olivet Cemetery C. E. Cline & Son

Maryland Soldier Dies In Accident

An Army report from Heidelberg Germany states Sgt Ray Mullican of Maryland died last week from injuries in a traffic accident at Tatange France His wife Truth Neomi Multican of Westminster Maryland is named as next of kin.

Heidelberg Germany Maryland European Command Ray Mullican Tatange France Wes Truth Neomi

Deaths of Agnes Little and others in Montgomery area

The obituary notices report the death of Agnes Little at 70 after a long illness in Thurmont with burial at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Numerous relatives across Detroit Hyattsville and Thurmont are listed, and Rev S Ira Arnold Ward’s death is noted. Other locals Miss Rita L. McKenzie and Charles Kilmer are noted with service details and survivors including siblings and spouses. Funeral arrangements are listed for several Montgomery County residents.

Agnes Lite Agnes Little Paul M. Little Thurmont Our Lady of George J. Eurick Hyattsville James Opferman Detroit Paul M'Little George W. Kline This City Ruth E. Little Robert Denniston Linden N. J Winston W. Lewis Glen Burnie Mark J. Little Charles Town W. Va Roy Ratts Keyser Forest Kirchenbaurer Baltimore Laurence Michael Virginia Dorsey Norfolk Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Church Cemetery M. L.creager and Son

Funeral services for Mrs Lambert's daughter held in Beallsville

Daughter of the late Wis and Mary Ellen Lambert, survived by husband Ace Nutt, son Eugene Nutt of Beaneville, daughter Della Mert of Washington, and two grandchildren. Services in Barnesville Sunday at 3:30 PM. Interment Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville. William B Mileem, funeral director.

Tenanna E. Potter Mies Texanna Elkins Potter George Catherine Elkins Poolesville Flora Hitt Boyds Wiles Ade Elkins James Elkins Gaithersburg Barnesville Monocacy Cemevory Bealxville William B. Hilton Wis Mary Ellen Lambert Ace Eugene Nutt Beaneville Della Mert Washington Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville William B. Mileem

Long List of Funerals for Montgomery County Residents

Funeral services were held across multiple Montgomery County communities for Mrs. John Hurt Mrs Tex anna E Potter Mrs Jacob Hammann and several others. The services occurred in Barnesville Beallsville Quince Orchard Germantown Libertytown Jefferson and Creagerstown with burial in Monocacy Forest Oak Pipe Creek Jefferson Reform Mount Olivet and Creagerstown cemeteries. Notable names include Rev Raymus F Hilliard Rev Carter B Gillis and Rev James Haskin along with pallbearers such as Harvey Gue F Williams and Charles Rutter.

John Hurt Lander Barnesville Raymus F. Hilliard Harvey Gue F. Williams FE. K. Ruble Jack Titus Charles Rutter Raymond Beal Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville William B. Hilton Texanna E. Potter Poolesville Raymus F. Hibard Carter Gillis Charles Elgin Audrey Shauver W. K. Mathews, Sr Carl Fisher Charles R. Bodmer William Seymore William Hilton Jacob Hammann Germantown Reid L. Hammann Sixth Precinct Washington McDonald Methodist Chapel Quince Orchard Forest Oak Gaithersburg Hammann Montgomery Country Farm Women’s Market Bethesda Spirit Roosevelt McDonald Chapel The Missionary Society Rebecca Lodge Washington Grove

Memorials and funerals for Creagerstown youth and local residents

Obituaries and funeral notices for Marold Kenneth Miener age 17 of Creagerstown died in a farm truck accident near Creagerstown. Services at M. L. Creager and Son funeral home with burial in Creagerstown cemetery. Also Kenneth Cregger 11, Ira Burker of Walkersville, and other local relatives honored. services held at Barnesville and Walkersville funeral homes with interment in Monocacy and Mt. Hope cemeteries.

Thurmomt Marold Kenneth Miener Creagerstown E. Koonta Helwig M. L. Creager and Son Kenneth Floyd Cregger Robert Esther Cregger Barnestown Barnesville John F. Wells, Jr Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville William B. Milton Ira RE. Burker Walkersville Charles A. Price Calvin S. Grayson Gilmore R Harold J Paul M Glenn M. Barker Mt. Hope Cemetery Woaisboro G. C Barton

Hall Named As Chairman

Washington April 10 The Republican National Committee elected Leonard W Hall of New York as chairman and heard a plea from President Eisenhower to close ranks for the 1954 congressional battle. Eisenhower said there is no room for Eisenhower Republicans or any other kind and pledged loyalty. Hall resigned as Nassau County surrogate judge to take the post and will move to Washington with his wife to devote full time to the job.

Washington Republican National Committee Leonard W. Hall New York Eisenhowser Eisenhower GOP Mis Administration Mark Twain Ike Hall C. Wesley Roberts Kansas National Committee Sen Dirksen R-Ill Congress Hall Nassau County

New Moth Protector EQ53 Aims Woolen Care

April 10 report from College Park introduces EQ53 a moth-protector for washable woolens. Developed by USDA Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine it integrates with wash water and protects garments from clothes moths and carpet beetles for a year. Also notes safety precautions and comparison to other protectors including DDT mixes. Utica Lutheran Women's League meeting noted to follow.

College Park Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine U. S. Department of Agriculture WQSS

Easter Church Group Meets at Ladiesburg

The co hostesses Miss Dorothy Wachter and Miss Louise Stull presided with 23 members and one guest Mrs Louise Zimmerman. The meeting featured duets by Dorothy and Shirley Wachter and an Easter story by Louise Stull. April birthdays noted. Peddlers Pack yielded 644 and dues 2 25. Next gathering May 7 at Mrs Russell Matthews home.

Dorothy Wachter Louise Stull Louise Zimmerman Boss Stull Bessie Hesson Dorothy Shirley Wachter Allen Harper, Jr Ross Stull James Dunn Glenn Putman Martin Putman Russell Matthews Ladiesburg Pedier's Pack Ralph Hessong Lizzie Hessong Migs Bessie Hessong Koontz Helwig Sunshine Box Claude H. Droneburg J. M. Engie

New Market Grange Confers Degrees at April Meeting

Seven new members received the third and fourth degrees during the New Market Grange meeting on April 8 in the Grange hall. Degrees were conferred on Virginia Keech, Ruby Burall, Charlotte Montgomery, Helen Palmer, John Umberger, and Mr and Mrs Goetze. A business vote supported sending a school patrolman to the Washington parade. Community service reports highlighted tree planting and baseball project progress. New Market Juvenile Grange to share decree work at the April 22 meeting.

New Market Grange Grange Virginia Keech Ruby Burall Charlotte Montgomery Helen Palmer John Umberger Ziegfried Goetzel Leroy Gourall AAA Tatsport Washington Clarence Schultz

Man Arrested in Auto Theft Case Near New Oxford

Harold L. Wetzel of Emmitsburg was arrested in Gettysburg area for larceny and operating a motor vehicle without consent after an April 2 theft at the Airwine brick yard near New Oxford. The case was presented before Justice John H Basehore.

Gettysburg Harold L. Wetzel Emmitsburg Airwine Brick Yard New Oxford Justice of the Peace John H Basehore

Trammel Granted Partial Divorce in Equity Court

Mrs Mary Alice Trammel of near New Market win a partial divorce from Robert H. Trammel of Baltimore in Equity Court on Thursday. She gains custody of their child while the defendant must pay court costs. FE Austin James represents Mrs Trammel.

Mary Alice Trammel New Market Robert H. Trammel Baltimore Equity Court

CD Program For Farmers

Washington reports a civil defense plan for farmers to ensure food supply in wartime. Experts say current rural programs are inadequate, but progress is being made under the Federal Civil Defense Administration with five key farm roles including food security and aiding urban victims.

Washington Department of Agriculture Guy P. Jones Federal Civil Defense Administration Civil Defense

Charges Filed In Local Police Overnight Bust

Several cases were entered overnight by city police. Millard H. Snoots of Frederick Route 3 faced a charge for passing on a double white line and William N. Keller of Buckeystown was charged with exceeding 30. They received summonses from Officers Reynokis and King. Samuel M. Thompson, described as an old colored offender, was jailed again on a drunkenness charge by Lieut. Dorsey and Officer Twentey and held under 4) and cost.

Millard H. Snoots Frederick William N. Keller Buckeystown Reynokis King Samuel M. Thompson Dorsey Twentey Hell Coste

Engaged Couple From Hillsboro to Bridegroom Robert Moler

Mrs George Crim of Hillsboro announces the engagement of Ruth Ardeth Crim to Robert Kenneth Moler son of Mr and Mrs Forest G Moler of Brunswick Mary Moler is a Lovettsville High School 1948 graduate and works as a secretary at Whitmore and Arnold in Purcellville The University of Maryland Pharmacy class of 1950 graduate Mr Moler is with Peoples Drug Stores Frederick The wedding is set for fall Moore McElfresh A wedding was held March 26 at St Johns Catholic Church Frederick Miss Evelyn Irene McElfresh became the bride of Urban Wendric Moore The ceremony was performed by Father Herbert S Jordan The bride wore a pink linen and eyelet embroidered dress The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Urban Moore The couple left for a honeymoon south

George Crim Hillsboro Ruth Ardeth Robert Kenneth Moler Forest G. Moler Brunswick Mies Crim Lovettsville High School Whitmore and Arnold Purcellville Moler University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Peoples Drug Stores Frederick Moore—Mcelfresh St. John’s Catholic Church Evelyn Irene McElfresh John McElfresh Urban Wendric Moore Urban Moore Herbert Jordan Ann McElfresh Allen Moore Frederick High School

BBB Warns on new mastic paints used for home exteriors

The Better Business Bureau warns Frederick homeowners about itinerant painters and spray on mastic wall coatings marketed as lasting a lifetime. Citing the National BBB, FHA directors urge careful financing of such improvements due to reports of workmanship failures. Consumers are advised to research applicators and deal only with established firms. Deeds recorded show several property transfers in Frederick, including at 609 Biggs Avenue and 1005 East Patrick Street. Dr J F Enders of Boston wins 1953 Passano Foundation Award for polio tissue culture methods.

Frederick George, C. Slagle Chamber of Commerce National Better Business Bureau Federal Housing Administration NBBB National Better Business Bureau Catoctin Estates, Inc William C. Willard Biggs Avenue Joseph I. Reynolds Francis W. Wagoner Doris CL. ‘Burdette East Patrick Street Hamilton Homes, Inc Beauford A. Cden Grant Place Grayson &. Shryock Masten D. Long Creagerstown Hunting Club Road Baltimore Jom F. Enders Boston Passano Foundation Robert §. Gill Edward B. Passano Enders

Barn Damaged by High Winds at Harmony Grove Farm

High winds Friday damaged a large addition to the Nallin cowbarn, reducing capacity from 24 to 61 and leaving the framework in disarray. Earlier, winds knocked out the State Police radio. Temperatures rose to 74 before cooling. frost and light fruit damage anticipated overnight.

Harmony Grove Richard W. Nallin C. W. Young Nallin Mercury

Counties Would Get Share Beverage Tax

Frederick County and other Maryland counties along with Baltimore City would receive a share of the state tax on alcoholic beverages under House Bill 687. Delegate C Clifton Wirts urged Gov Signer to approve the measure which would grant Frederick County about 42000 based on 1952 receipts.

Frederick City C. Clifton Wirts Maryland Baltimore City Frederick County Whirts J. Millard Tawes Virts Mr. Wirts District of Columbia

Billion Dollar Business By Commercial Credit

Baltimore based Commercial Credit Co founded in 1912 joins Maryland’s billion dollar club with 1952 assets of 1.032 billion. The firm finances time payment sales of autos and major appliances, with net income of 19.85 million in 1952. Alexander E. Duncan chairs the board and E C Warhheim is president.

Baltimore Commercial Credit Co Maryland United States Commercial Credit Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Alexander E. Duncan E. C. Warhheim Tts

County Tax Sale At Court House Likely Five Properties

At the court house this morning County Treasurer James H Falk will offer no more than five properties in the annual county tax sale. The list is the lowest in 20 years, recalling the Depression era when 13 properties were offered. The sale begins at 10 a.m. and may include other taxes from state Frederick county or county corporations alongside county taxes.

Court House James H Falk State Frederick Cry

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Ira Arnold Ward Ira Arnold Jacksonville Fla Mr. Arnold Pleasant Hal Church of the Brethren Monrovia Elizabeth B. Arnold Stanley Kellogg Petoskey Mich Ruth Springfield Mass Ritz L. McKenzie Rita Lodema McKenzie West Fifth Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Francis Nettie Waltz McKenzie First Baptist Church Young Peoples Department Church School Baptist Adult Training Union Sons and Daughters of Liberty Agnes M. Eyler Chester F East Church Street Mt Olivet M. R. Etchison and Son Charles Higbee Kilmer Oradell E. Lewis Higbee Joan Joan Hartley Hammann Raymond F. Hammann Haverton James Thomas Hammann Milvourne EF. Carter Kensington Ralph c Andrew H. Hammann Dean B. Thomas Robert R. Stewart Philadelphia Larry Simonetti Mount Rainier Forest Oak Cemetery Gaithersourg Ethel A. Rusk Arlington Montgomery County Loudoun County Arlington Hospital David Franklin Rusk Charles F. Rusk Herndon Elinor R. Hull Mollie Heflin Ruth Atwell Leesburg Lue Gibson Nora Osborne Grace Fraley Derwood Betty Newby Miami John Dodd Ives Union Cemetery Jobs Fort Mars Emma Lambert Hurt Jown Nutt, Dickerson Glenmerrie Nursing Name Rocky Gap Sterling E. Blackston Ellicott City Frank Witt Pipe Creek Cemetery New Windsor Calvin Lawrence Sterling Wilbur Brown Noward Chuggn Roger Blacketon D. D. Hartzler St. Peter's Catholic Church Libertytown J. Raymond Joy John A. Mountain Charles Smith, Jr Lorraine Frank Sappington Benjamin Morrissey Roger Curfman Harold Wright Powell Martizler Harvey Clayton Ridge Road Braddock Heights Gustav Schmidt Ernest Sayer Hobart Albaugh William Obenderfer Durward Kettels Harry Ridgely Bernard Crutchley George W. Lakin Jefferson Jefferson Evangelical J. Edgar Farrell W. B. Wenner L. Parsons Hickman L. J. Baker Jefferson Reformed Cemetery Mareld K.misner Creagersstown EL Koontz Heiwig Eugene Martin Jewell Burdette Raymond Null Brenter Fox Harold Long Charles Meir Russell l Raymond Long Creagerstown Cemetery Lara Elisabeth Moxier William T. Moxley Dickerson James Haskin Forest Grove Methodist Church Bdwin Burdette Clyde Stwakke Frank MecKimmy Albert Hendersen Carroll Shry Ernest Page M. R. Etchison Sea Fe Neral Faw A. Hean Trormrent Ha. m Sorbet George Rudeigh Harold Gruber Norval Scull Meisea Stull William Manon James Mitt M. L. Creager Seu UTICA Utica Luthleran Women’s League Jchema of Dive Réger Wachver Ralph Purdum William C Welsh Hall Street Airy Welsh Albert S. Todd Thomas Lowman Elsie Lowman Wesley Lowman Lowman Unionville Mt. Ally Roland Walter Mary Elbert Poplar Springs Lawrence Ballymore Aubrey King Lary Welsh Elbert Welsh, Jr Billy Welsh David Japan Ralph A. Tolve Tolve O'Donnell O’don Charles M. O'Donnell Grange News Lowete Nallin Farm Svarredith
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