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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1954

Page

2

Four Cancer Experts Honored in New York Meeting

Four cancer experts from one English university and three American universities were praised at a New York medical research gathering. Rear Admiral R L Strauss of the Atomic Energy Commission introduced the scientists who outlined four attack methods spanning pathology and biology. He urged optimism that future chemical compounds will advance cancer control, amid the ongoing global fight against a disease feared for its low survival in late stages.

New York Nesmarial Center For Cancer and Allied Diseases R. L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission The Canceration Admiral Strauss Fnut

Grenfell Ingathering backs purchase of clothing for Grenfell

About 125 women attended the nineteenth annual Grenfell Association Ingathering and tea at the Evan gelical and Reformed church social rooms to benefit the Clothing and Supply committee. Tables overflowed with garments blankets dolls and scrapbooks donated by the local board Junior Red Cross school students and Hone for the Aged residents. Miss Motter presided and Audrey Bostwick spoke about Newfoundland mission work with slides. Committees covered cutting sewing purchasing program publicity and toy garments arrangements as tea was served by Frederick High School students. This morning members prepared the sewing rooms for shipments.

Grenfell Association Evangelical and Reformed Church Red Cross Mies Rot Ro Frederick Audrey Bostwick Vepghl Vay Eetral St. Anthons Ewfoundland L. D. Miller All Saints Episcopal Church Miss Bostwick Newfoundland Motter Braddock Heights Robert McCutcheon G. William Stuitz Home For the Ralph White Church of the Brethren Benjamin B. Rosenstock Virginia Miller Otho J. Keller William Kemp C. Walter Kleist Sam W. Maples Parsons Newman Lilian Schley Edward O Grenfell Board

Radar Fence Aims to Deter H Bomb Use Across Arctic

President Eisenhower outlined counterbalancing factors to deter a Russian nuclear strike including a wide Arctic radar fence announced by Defense Secretary Wilson and Canada’s Brooke Claxton. The system would provide six hours warning by linking Alaska and Thule Air Base, part of the Pine Tree chain begun in 1951, with work under way though no completion date set.

Eisenhower First Cospenach Russia Lst U. S Arctic Wilson Brooke Claxton United States Northern Defense Alaska Thule Air Base Air Force Navy

Bronze Star Medal for Loval Veteran

A wartime Bronze Star Medal is announced for Elmer G. Cheeks of Company J Infantry, credited with service in Korea. The citation highlights his acts of courage, quick response, and dependable conduct while serving as a driver, always ready to aid under night or day conditions.

Fred- E Valbary West Wein Eglins Elmer G. Cheeks, Inc Infantry Diweg Tunsell S Seruier Korea Dar Cheeks Uc Haiesdt Luke Ae

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

A large frame stable owned by Burke and Acharias on Brewery alley between Patrick and All Saints streets burned early today. Twelve horses, two mules, a steer, a cow and a calf died in the blaze along with seven tons of hay, corn and three sets of harness. Citizens from North Market Street urged the aldermen to replace cobblestones with crushed stone on Market Street segment torn up by the Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway. Charles Rowe lost the ends of his thumb and two fingers in a nitroglycerine cap explosion on Carroll Street. Fr G B Tarrington will head the Catholic church at Buckeystown and Fr P B McGuire moves to Rockville. In a letter, a reader urged city purchase of a street sweeper and sprinkler engines to keep the streets healthier.

Burke Acharias Brewery Alley Patrick All Saints Market Street Tire North Market Street Board of Alderman Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway Company Charles Rowe Carroll Street G. B. Tarrington Buckelstow P. B. McGuire Rockville Juninv Fite Engine Company

Twenty Years Ago In The News Columns April 21 1934

Summary of items from The News dated April 21 1934 including a freezing weather report with damage limited to exposed places and escaped fruit and flowers. Additional transient housing quarters were opened at 41 South Market Street by the Transient Bureau. Eugene Hallway was elected vice president of the Elder Boys Council of Maryland Delaware and DC. A 16th century English pair will be reproduced at the May Day celebration at Head College on May 12.

South Market Street Eugene Hallwa Thin Cry Maryland Delaware District of Columbia Washington Heod College

Local Man Becomes Head Of Md LOOF

Maurice A Ramsburg was installed as Grand Master at the 335th annual session of the Grant Lodge of Maryland In dependent Order of Odd Fellows held in Baltimore on April 19 and 20. A reception with 400 attendees featured songs and a color presentation, as officers for the year were announced, and progress reports were given by lodge leaders.

Maurice A. Rramsburg Grant Lodge Maryland Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hield Baltimore Maurice A. Ramsburg Frederick City Ratisbure Arden Alaryland Odd Fellows Temple America David Snyder L. Zimmerman Pauline A. Koontz V. Browne Kocken Westernport Paul Kooken Philos Lodge No Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No Frederick Elwood Martak B. Frank Benny Easton Burland DeBolt Cumberland Auwinus Af wLadkiow Gureunuit Grayson D. Maxwell Charles BR. Schone Claude €. Lanman David Snider Paul D. Kline LeRoy Hoppman Grand Guardian Melvin M. Harris Grand Herald Henry Halfpap S. Elmer Brown Eri Earl B. Hoppman Pauline R. Koontz Samiuiriian Rebekah Lodge No. 51 Qdd Fellows Home

Congress Highlights Senate Inquiry and Housing Debate

The Senate investigations subcommittee pauses after prep work for a televised inquiry into the clash between Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy and Army officials. The panel schedules no session on the eve of the hearings. Also, the Senate Banking Committee hears the National Association of Home Builders dispute government housing program costs and rent abuses. Deeds recorded showtransactions including Ralph D. Four selling to Ralph F. Wachter at 233 East Second Street for about 16 000 and Clarence D. Ausherman selling land to Edward J. Wetzel for around 9 500 with improvements and a former road name noted.

Washington Senate‘ Investigations Subcommittee Joseph R. McCarthy Army Urtencibi McCarthy Defense H. Strive Hensel Hensel Senate Banking Committee National Assn. of Home Builders Aciation RG Hughes Senate Ralph DB Ralph F. Wachter East Second Street Clarence D. Ausherman Edward J. Wetzel Nie Bredtanh Weshington Road Arethana Dis View

Frankenstein image of Senate power grows in McCarthy clash

In Washington several Senators see they have created a Frankenstein monster through the McCarthy dispute with the Army. The piece argues executive branches could use charges to curb a Senator, risking a move toward a Senate subservient to the executive, unless decided by rail-call vote.

David Lawrence Washington United States Senate Army Wisconsin Joseph R. McCarthy McCarthy Office Legal Counsel of Charns Senate United States Congress Charles &. Wilson Mundt South Dakota Whetrman Executive Department Pentagon

Hood Choir Encore at Town Hall With Hood and Franklin and Marshall Glee Club

Hood College Choir returned from a New York appearance and joined Franklin and Marshall College Glee Club for a Town Hall concert. Critics praised the vigorous, elegant singing and the mixed group received multiple encores.

Blood College New York Town Hall Franklin and Marshall College Glee Club Hood New York Concert Hall The Times Herald Tribune Jay Harrison Franklin and Marshall Earle B. Blakeslee Hugh Gault Pranklin and Marshall Ross Parmenter Andrew G. Truxal Wayne C. Neely Noriman Lockwood America Lockwoods Merry Mount Dr. Blakeslee

Amplified Physical Exams For Children

Freerick County Medical Society urged school authorities to require amplified physical exams for entering first and seventh grades. Examinations should be done by private physicians and include vision and hearing tests plus blood and urine lab work. About ten percent of children have eye or ear defects. Forms printing delays immediate implementation. Dr. Thomas Sappington spoke on pancreatic diseases and alcohol’s role in pancreatitis. legagnosic es i serum amylase discussed. Dr. B O Thomas presided. 25 members attended.

Freerick County Medical Society Board of Education Medical Society Hotel Frederick Thomas Sappington Libertytown George Washington University Sappington B. O. Thomas

Wedding of Doris Estell Pickett and Wilbert Utz

Doris Estell Pickett daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry W Pickett Long Corner married Wilbert K Utz son of Mr and Mrs Millard Utz Hampsted on Friday April 9 at Howard Chapel Methodist church Long Corner Rev Malcolm F Wright officiated with Rev Cyril Hoover assisting The bride wore a light blue suit with navy accessories and white rose corsage Attendants Miss Mary Frances Hardy and Kenneth Gosner WoodbineWedding trip to Niagara Falls and New York City couple to reside with the Oriole's parents in Long Corner Refreshments were served by hostesses at the church meeting notes and upcoming event details omitted

Uiz Mary Frances Hardy Long Corner Kenneth Gosner Woodbine

Reasons for Layoffs Given by Roger Babson

Roger W Babson argues unemployment is misread. He cites population growth, more older workers, and more women employed as factors, plus automation and self service stores reducing clerical jobs. He predicts 1954 can be fair with wage and hour adjustments, but sees no permanent solution, and notes a cycle between labor and employers.

Roger W. Babson Washington, D.C Republic Npen Truman Wimthermore Washington Pub. Fin. Bu., Inc

Glee Club to Sing in Middletown Church

The Elmhurst College Glee Club directed by David Austin will perform sacred and secular works at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church in Middletown Sunday at eight. A noon Monday Hood College concert follows with Handel Lassus and Bach pieces plus a Shaw arrangement and Enders Negro sermon.

Elmhearst College David Austin Chicago Will Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church Middletown Hood College Glee Club Bach Orlandus Lassus Jesus Billings Zingarelli Handel Robert Shaw Enders Daniel Austin Elmhurst American Conservatory of Music Elmhurst College Liberal Evangelical and Reformed Church

Motorist Fined and Jailed in Maryland Court

A Baltimore driver received 30 days in jail for defaulted fines totaling 3200 after being convicted of exceeding 70 mph reckless driving and suspended license. Other motorists faced fines and suspensions on speeding and intoxication charges in Peoples Court this morning. John R. Fitzpatrick, labor attorney, to speak on labor laws to the Associated Builders and Contractors of Maryland in Baltimore Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Baltimore Ohio Peoples Court Wilbur F. Sheffield Sidney Burns Fryfogle Fryfogle Frofogle Maryland Libertytown Robert Storer W. W. Corbin Roy M. Smith Cincinnati U. S. 40 Myersville Frederick Smith Joseph F. Buddenhagen Brunswick Marshall Murray North Market Street Walter Eugene Graham Pittsburgh Sgt Dietz H. Reese Shoemaker, Jr Caraldane Riles Akron James I. Mitchell Hyattsville Francis Eugene Metz RFD Wilbur J. Peck Arlington Norman R. Adams Salem Henry E. Campini Middletown Conn Sit Harry R. Keefer Mercersburg Edmund J. Purdy, Jr Montoursville Alvie Edward Toms Point of Rocks West South Street Sgt. Corbin Donald Bowser Richard Ruthvin Alton Twenty John R. Fitzpatrick Associated Builders and Contractors of Maryland Engineers Club

Frederick Teachers Assn Spring Dinner Thursday

Frederick County Teachers Association will host its annual spring dinner Thursday at 6 30 pm in the Francis Scott Key ballroom. Walkersville faculty handle arrangements with about 135 teachers and 32 guests expected, including board members and local officials. Bruce Ferrand, a New Zealand exchange teacher, will speak. Congressman DeWitt S Hyde visited Frederick today.

Frederick County Teachers’ Association Francis Scott Key Walkersvile E. Donald McLuckie North Market Street Board of Education Eugene W. Pruitt Pruitt Melvin H. Derr Derr Jacob Ramsburg Ramsburg William White Maryland

Widnall Beats Thomas in New Jersey GOP Primary

In Newark Republican William B Widnall defeated J Par nell Thomas 35009 to 5000 in a standout New Jersey primary race seen as voter support for President Eisenhower over McCarthy ism. Thomas longtime congressman jailed in 1949 faced waning pro McCarthy sentiment as Widnall touted Eisenhower leadership.

Newark N. J William B. Widnall McCarthy J. Parnell Thomas Eisenhower Widnall Thomas New Jersey Congress Joseph R. McCarthy Wis McGarthy Alfred D. Sieminski Frank C. Osmers Jr

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