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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1954

Page

2

Cecil Montgomery Wedding Saturday in Calvary Church

Miss Frances Irene Montgomery and Donald Richard Ceci married Saturday night at Calvary Methodist Church with Rev. Edward A Godsey officiating. The ceremony featured solos by Kenneth MacGo lerick and organ music by Doris Simpson. The bride wore white satin and Chantilly lace with a Juliet cap and veil, carrying white sweet peas and roses. The bridal party included Rosie Lee Montgomery as maid of honor and bridesmaids Louise Cecil and Shirley Grace Zentz in lavender taffeta. After a reception, the couple left for a northern wedding trip and will reside at 106 West Patrick Street after May 1. The bride is a Frederick High School graduate employed by Blue Ridge Department of Potomac Edison. the groom is a Korea veteran employed by Ebert Ice Cream Company.

Frances Irene Montgomery J. Rayner Montgomery Ijamsville Donald Richard Ceci Nellie Cecil Ease Church Street Aie H. Cecil Calvary Methodist Church Edward A. Godsey Kenneth MacGolerick New Market Doris Simpson Rosie Lee Montgomery Thamsville Louise Cecil Shirley Grace Zentz Thurmont Alvie Ho Ceeil, Jr Robert Elias Keyser Robert Lee Crum James Ogle Montgomery John Wesley Montgomery Tramsville West Patrick Street Frederick High School Blue Ridge Potomac Edison Company Korea Ebert Ice Cream Company

April Low Water Mark Signals National Shortage

A sweeping report warns of the worst April water shortage in history with municipal reservoirs depleted. Cities ration supplies, ban lawn watering, and compel leak repairs as dry seasons bite, urging regional and national coordination for storage and distribution.

Red Cross Board Thanks News Post for Campaign Support

The Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross thanks the Frederick News-Post for its cooperation during a successful campaign. Elizabeth M. Willard signs the letter from Frederick on April 22, praising the ample news-space that helped mobilize public support for Red Cross services.

Frederick County The American Red Cross Frederick

Staite Club Women Open Annual Meeting

The 55th annual convention of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs gathers in Baltimore with members from across the state for registration and sessions. Murray D. Lincoln of Columbia Ohio, CARE president and head of Farm Bureau Insurance, will speak at the evening banquet while Mrs. Thomas W. Fleming of St. Michaels presides.

Baltimore Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Murray D. Lincoln Columbia Ohio CARE Farm Bureau Insurance Companies Thomas W. Fleming St. Michaels Ses Sions

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Fifty years ago items note an unexploded shell found by MR. CHARLES HOUCK on Col. Charles E. Train's Frederick Junction farm near the Monocacy. Gov. Warfield appoints Ignatius Dorsey of New Market to the Maryland House of Correction board. Crystal Plate Ice and Storage Company factory roof and engine boiler installation underway. A firetruck wagon from West Pats Street caused by a runaway team striking Henry Nivdorger’s awning. only the wagon shell was damaged. The 1 20 train schedule disrupted by dawn engine breakdown. B and Q R R train arrival delayed to noon. service affected by engine failure near Westernville.

Charles Houck Charles E. Train Frederick Junction Monocacy Battle of Monocacy Warfield Ignatms Dorsey New Market Maryland House of Correction Crystal Plate Ice and Storage Company Boiser A, Stove Company Conte West Pats Rick Street Henry Nivdorte Cor. R Una Weteriile

Twenty Years Ago Highlights From The News Columns

Twenty years ago items recall a literary craze, school openings, and local leaders. The piece notes Shodletoms High School opening, a noted actress, and remarks on government coin-line issues. It mentions a mayoral ceremony at the Fichula Creek lodge and appreciation for park players during the season.

Apple m Frederas Jose Shormaeker Fredericn Wpereyryatels Ine Vasor Fichula Creek Bakes Park

Hospital transfers and recoveries in Frederick area

Among The Sick items note several patient movements from Frederick Memorial Hospital to University Hospital Baltimore Guilford Nursing Home Boonsboro and home. Others report improvements after operations at Union Memorial Hospital and convalescence after surgery.

Two Clubs To Hold Joint Dinner Session

Exchange club members met at the VF.W. Country club for a weekly dinner. Committees named for membership and public affairs. Officers include Peter Mazur as assistant secretary and Robert Schultz as assistant treasurer. A joint dinner with the Optimist Club and a microwave relay demo are scheduled for April 23 at the FLW club.

Exchange Club Vf.w. Country Club Lous L. Marner Lewis Gannon Thomas Staley Paul Whipp Paul Gaver Barney Fogle Howard Amprose Peter Mazur Robert Schultz Optimist Club FLW

Vaccine Test Starts Today

The national polio vaccine field trials begin today after final approval by the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the U.S. Public Health Service. About 500 000 children in 170 communities across 44 states will receive the vaccine while 490 000 others get inert injections as controls. Inoculations start in Alabama Colorado Virginia Nevada Utah and Washington as scientists seek proof of protection against natural virus exposure.

Washington Natonal Foundation U.S. Public Health Service Jonas Fo Saik University of Pittsburgi Foundation Vitttlais Pollinathias Alabama Colorado Virginia Nevada Utah Tony Basil O'Connor Polio Foundation

Births and social notes from Walkersville and Baltimore

Mr and Mrs John T Gilbert Walkersville announce the birth of their second child Sharon Ametia at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Friday April 23 Both mother and daughter are doing fine Mr and Mrs Donald C Coffey Chicago IL announce the birth of a son John Edwin on April 11 at a Chicago hospital Mrs Coffey is married to Daedatin daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Burdette Hyattstown Miss Alice Bowers Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing Baltimore has returned after a four week vacation with her parents Miss Helen Smith Old Braddock visited Miss Jessie Hammerty Fairfax VA and toured Washington embassies Miss Helen Thal New York City has been guest of Miss Grace Brown Kline Boulevard Mr Herman Brown Kline Boulevard returned home after weeks with Mr and Mrs Barry Sullivan Hollywood CA Mr Sullivan will go to New York soon to take over Henry Fonda role Lt Barney Greenwald in The Caine Mutiny Court Martial currently on Broadway.

John T. Gilbert Walkersville Sharon Ametia Frederick Memorial Hospital Donald C. Coffey Chicago John Edwin al Chicago Hospital E. D. Burdette Hyattstown Alice Bowers Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing Baltimore Sherman P. Bowers North Market Street Helen Smith Old Braddock Jessie Hammerty Fairfax Washington Helen Thal New York City Grace Brown Kline Boulevard Herman Brown Barry Sullivan Hollywood Calif

Season Ticket Sale Prolonged for Mountain Theater Opening

Frederick Community Players president Walker Jolliffe announces season tickets for Braddock Heights Mountain Theater continue through April 30 ahead of the June 23 summer season. Over forty volunteers support the drive including Tom Raley Barbara Byerly Bessie Boswell and many others. mail orders to Community Players Mountain Theater P.O. Box 249 Frederick. Tickets also available at Schindel's Drug Store Hagerstown News Agency and Bergers Book Mart.

Walker Jolliffe Frederick Community Players Braddock Ticehts Mountain Theater Community Players Tom Raley Barbara Byerly Bessie’ Boswell Betty Boop James Crist Bab Carlisle Charles Crum James Decker Eleanor Fernelius Marie Gallup Yom Glass Wm Tiolzapfel Amos Harper Phil Harsey Edith Hicks Virgil Hylton Jack Joy Richard Kline Dorothy Langley Alice McCain Fdna Mountain Theater Frederick Schindel Deng Store Hagerstoun News Azeneo Hagerstown Bergers Book Mart

Secret Sisters Meeting Adopts Mizpah Benediction

The gathering closes with the Mizpah benediction after discussing the reveal of Secret Sisters and drawing new names. The May meeting plans a white elephant bale event.

Elks Ball Promises Dance Featuring Champagne Hour

The Frederick Elks Club hosts the Highheart Exalted Ruler Ball honoring Exalted Ruler L. Donald Davis with a Champagne Hour intermission show by Arthur Murray. Maurice Plasse and Miss Ulla Frost present a floor display while local volunteers from Frederick and nearby towns join steering and promotion committees, with Phil Young and his Orchestra providing music and free engravings for the first hundred ladies.

Frederick Elks Club L. Donald Davis Arthur Murray Maurice Plasse Washington Ulla Frost United States Phil Young Chambersburg Lural Elks Arthur Mason Donald Hiltner Warren High Edward Silance Edward Farnsworth Grover Ponton Raymond Crabbs John M. Bennett William B. Bennett, Jr Frederick Maurice Piasse Arthur Murray Dance Studios

Piano Pupils Hold Informal Music Party at Eddy Home

Theodosia Eddy hosted a Saturday afternoon music party for her piano pupils at 900 West Seventh Street. The program featured folk, classical, and traditional pieces with biographical notes on composers. Duets and rounds appeared alongside solo performances as the group shared refreshments.

Theodosia Eddy West Seventh Street Melinda Stephens Bs Kelleror Alphaffolk Timothy Valse Triste Sthelius Berts Schuah Rose MacDowell David Schopelman Donna Mawea Thomas ‘Bayly Tchaikowsky

Baltimore tenor shines at spring community chorus concert

Owen Tolbert-Hevitt, Baltimore tenor and actor, served as soloist at Sundays spring concert in Brodbeck Hall. A sizeable audience enjoyed the program with Tolbert-Hevitt singing encores Rose of Tralee and Absent. He also performed the aria as soloist.

Owen Tolvert-Hevitt Baltimore Community Chorus Brodbeck Hall Mr. Tolbert- Hewitt Rose of Tralee

Four Assault Charges Recorded Over Weekend

Multiple suspects faced assault and battery charges after weekend arrests. Included are Maxton W. Butler Middie Alley James D Brannson North Bentz Street Herbert D. Thompson Five and Half Street and Louis J. Harpalas North Market Street held on 1000 bond. Additional arrests cover non support disorderly conduct indecent exposure liquor drunkenness loitering and traffic violations with various bonds set and hearings scheduled.

Cie Maxton W. Butler Mid-die Alley James D. Brannson North Bentz Street Herbert D. Thompson Five and Half Street Sergt. Dietz N. Dorsey Louis J. Harpalas North Market Street Dorsey Mutchner Herbert N. Weedon Colored Zast Street Lieut Mitchner Charles W. Lyles Flint Hill Kanade and Huddleson Edward P. Shargans Leesburg Simmons George R. Crummitt Gable A. Jackson Adamstown Sidney S. Scott Boyds Heffner Dorsey and Robert. Hackey Hyatts i Town Lenare M. Whims Burkittsville Austin &. Hildebrand RFD 3 Frederick

Frederick Community Chorus Solos Lead After Intermission

Dr Earle B Blakeslee directed the Frederick Community Chorus in a performance after intermission with John D Ramaley as accompanist. William Sprigg provided organ work during the event featuring a solo group and a rendition from Coleadge Taylor's Hiawatha.

Qnoway Coleadge-Taylor Hiawatha Earle B. Blakeslee Frederick John D. Ramaley William Sprigg

Deaths: Widow Mrs. Allie Eldridge and others noted

The notice lists deaths including Mrs Allie Landis Eldridge 82 in Myersville widow of George C Eldridge with survivors in Maryland and funeral details. Also reported are Mrs Minnie Rice Clabaugh 75 of Washington died after heart illness with services at 4412 Georgia Avenue NW and interment in Washington. Mrs Minnie Nettie Jacobs 64 of Taney Apartments Brunswick died at Frederick Memorial Hospital with multiple children and relatives named and funeral arrangements through C E B Cline and Son.

Allie Landis Eldridge Allie Landis Eldridge Myersville George C. Eldridge Witham Christina Grove Landis Washington County Myersville Rhoda Eldridge Baltimore Reno L. Myersville Arthur C G. Sterling Wolfsville Minnie E. Clabaugh Minnie Rice Clabaugh Washington Georgia Avenue N. W Minnie N. Jacobs Minnie Nettie Jacobs Charles E. Jacobs Taney Apartments Brunswick Frederick Memorial Hospital Jacobs Lucketts William A Annie Red Staubs Ste Aan Badlisii Church Frederick Harry E Clarence F. Jacobs William A. Jacobs Robert C. Harding Roy £. Baughter Charles McKinnie Richmond Harry Curtis Brandywine Edgar Cornwell Westminster East Patrick Street New York Hill Methodist Church Park Heights Cemetery C. EB. Cline and Son

Funeral Services for Steiner Speaks Held

Funeral services for Steiner Speaks of 22 East Second Street, who died at Frederick Memorial Hospital, were held at M. R. Etchison and Son Funeral Directors on East Church Street. The service was officiated by Rev. Maurice D. Ash, with pallbearers named. Speaks was a vice president of the Independent Hose Company and active in science fields. The notice also includes Labor Department employment outlook notes and guidance resources for career planning.

Melvin G. Gilbert Woodsboro Walkersville Raymond C. Myers Pally William Speak Woodrow Boone A. Franklin Fogle Clyde Booser Clarence Stoulemyer Franklin Potts ML. Hope Cemetery C. Barton Kathleen Stine Earl E Catherine Hermes Stine Harry C. Kettler Locust Grove G. C. Barton Thurmont Emma Catherine Linn Biffle Philip Bower Byron Keesecker Albert Riffle Franklin Riffle Kermit Riffle LeRoy Riffle Leo Riffle Bruce Riffle Keysville M L. Creager and Son John L. Dougherty New Midway Raymond Myers Earl Dayhoff Vernon Reed Wilbur Reever Julius Underwood Sylvester Whitmore Staley Windsor Haugh’s Cemetery Ladiesburg M. L. Creager and Son George W. Warfield Damascus A. Odell Osteen Damascus Cemetery Harry F. Pearce Sterling E. Day Arner Purdum Wiliam W. Bell Adolphus Clay Atwood Young Olin L. Molesworth Edwin Alcorn Middletown Glenn Elwood King, Sr L‘c Glenn E Anna Routzahn King Washington Mt. Hope Cemetery Gladhill Company Lloyd D. Hays Smithsburg St. Paul's Methodist Church George Shimer Orrin Carroll Albert Newman John IL. Miller Mahlon Miller Aldon Johnson John Garver Albert Fishack Smithsburg Cemetery Steiner Speaks East Second Street Frederick Memorial Hospital East Church Street Kev. Maurice D. Ashbury All Saints Church Lewis A. Kline Russell Hahn Benjamin B. Rosenstock Edgar C. Crist Martin W. Shepley Donald

YVers And Draftees Guide to College Planning

Major Thomas M. Nial notes hundreds of thousands of new veterans pursue higher education under the Korean G1 Bill. He urges defining an educational or professional goal before enrolling and highlights Labor Department guidance in a 20 page booklet on occupational planning and college. The booklet covers duties, earnings, conditions, and long term job outlook for various fields.

Veterans Adminstration State Employment Service Thomas M. Nial Department of Labor Government Printing Office Washington D. C

Congregation Extends Call To Mission Pastor Boyer

The Good Shepherd Lutheran church congregation voted to extend a call to Rev. Carroll L. Boyer to become pastor effective July 1. They also approved purchasing 602 Biggs Avenue as a parsonage and authorized church council to explore buying an organ.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Carroll L. Boyer Mr. Boyer Board of American Missions The United Lutheran Church Biggs Avenue Church Council

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