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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1954

Page

2

Is Exercise Dangerous and Who Benefits?

The article surveys changing medical opinions on exercise across decades, noting early 20th century fitness zeal, later cautions for those over 40, and a possible renewed favoring of regular activity. It cites Dr. Ernst Simonson of Michigan, who reports lower death rates among active heart patients and suggests cautious, gradual increases in activity while warning against sudden intensity.

Yast Eachise Theadore Roosevelt New York Ernst Simonson University of Michigan Medical School Simonson

Spring travel stirs Americans to explore country and beyond

The piece notes how travel excites Americans to vacation abroad and explore the United States. It cites a Department of Commerce estimate charging about 1.291 billion dollars in foreign travel last year, with most spending at home or in nearby regions. It highlights Canada, Europe, and the West Indies as major destinations and frames travel as both leisure and industry.

Department of Commerce Europe Mediterranean Nyavas Canada Mexico West Indies South America America

Pilgrimage Friday Garden Tour in Baltimore

Maryland Garden Clubs and the Society for the Preservation of Maryland Antiquities sponsor a pilgrimage Friday opening 20 homes and gardens as the 11th annual event. The tour runs through May 16 highlighting historical houses and local greenery.

Baltimore Maryland House Fru-terated Garden Clubs of Maryland The Society For the Preservation of Maryland Antiquities

Betrothal Announced For Marjorie Beach and Daniel Waa

Mrs. Robert S. Beach of Saginaw announces the engagement of daughter Marjorie to Daniel EnGae Waa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Wreht of Monocacy Farms near Urbana. The couple, both with notable family lineages and education, plan a New York wedding June 14. Deeds were recorded for several city and county properties in transfers totaling about $12,000 to $14,000. Articles filed to incorporate Summit Hall Turf Farm of Gaithersburg with 5000 shares par $100.

Robert S. Beach Saginaw Mich Marjorie Daniel EnGae Waa Daniel E. Wreht Monocacy Farms Urbana Miss Beach Mr. Beach Sheldon Seymour Roby Emmet Lb. Beach Northampton School For Girls Smith College Wight C. H. Conley Guilford Ira E. Wight St Lews Mr. Wight Phillips Academy Andover Mass Yale University Frank W. Cole Rachel A. Buckey Hattie Meek Buckey Charles G. Buckey North Market Street Murray L. Baumgardner Herman 8. Beck Burns Avenue Abraham H. Derr Walkersville Woodsboro Bertha V. Bernhard Bruce FE. Burke Archibald McLachlen Woodville Charles H. Poole Roger DeLauter U. S. 40 Ijamsville Road New Market District State Tax Commission Summit Hall Turf Farm Gaithersburg John D. Bowman Thomas C Keller Rockville William H. Wilmot Galthersburg

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Items note an awarded contract for a 2101 foot watermain from Montevue Hospital to a reservoir via Tecener. A band of Gypsies camps in Cronise woods Harmony Grove with wagons. Harley brothers from Yellow Springs head to Kingston to join a concert tour of New England. Clarence Devilbiss to perform with Sun Brothers Minstrels on ladder and slack wire. Frederick Choral Society annual count to be Massed in College Hall.

Band OF Gypsies Cronise Woods Harmony Grove Roger John William Albert Harley Yellow Springs Kingston New England Clarence Devilbiss DeVilbiss Sun Brothers Frederick Choral Society College Hall

Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Twenty years ago reports from Frederick note no contest likely at the Republican city convention with party leaders planning meetings to select delegates. Helen Kefauver, daughter of Daniel and Mrs Kefauver, a Frederick High senior, was injured by a falling locker. Four city playgrounds slated to open June 18 for summer use. Walter G Poole sustained a fractured collarbone after being thrown by a colt near Jefferson.

GOP Primart Hoseims Comenton Helen Kefauver Daniel C. Kefauver East Fourth Street Frederick High School Frederick Catawmnicetan Walter G. Poole Jefferson

Geneva Conference Could Signal New Era In Cold War Peace

The article argues the Geneva talks may mark the start of a negotiated peace, with the Soviet Union pressured by fear of regime instability to concede. It notes key dynamics from June 1951 and the Berlin talks, stressing informal high-level negotiations, and the chance for one major issue to define success despite past stalemates.

David Lawrence Geneva Sears Asia Europe Jacob Malik United Nations Moscow Berlin Harlier Soviet Russia Korea Indo-China Kremlin Maccow Germany Korencky

Improved Lawn Grasses in Prospect for Turf Quality

H B Musser Pennsylvania turf specialist notes seed of dew and improved lawn strains will not quickly replace Kentucky bluegrass creeping red and Chewings fescue and bentgrasses. He outlines turfworthy traits including persistence disease tolerance seed production self reproduction leaf density color texture and wear resistance with Merion bluegrass also performing well.

H. B. Musser Pennsylvania

Kentucky Bluegrass and Fescue Varieties for Adaptation and Use

The text compares Merion and Delta bluegrasses for disease tolerance, density, and turf quality in Kentucky bluegrass regions. It notes Illahee and Trinity fescues outperform Chewings and creeping red, while Alta and Kentucky 31 fescues offer toughness and wear resistance. New Bermuda strains U-3 Gene Tift Tu fine and Tiffann show promise. Zoysia reduces crabgrass.

Kentucky Trinity Alta

Doctor Says Never Abuse Your Precious Eyes

Dr Edwin P Jordan answers readers in a weekly Q and A column about eye care and health. He cautions bright light can damage eyes, notes snow blindness as a temporary example, and explains limited cures for polyps and radiation burns. He confirms identical twins arise from one egg and one sperm.

Edwin P. Jordan M.D NEA Mrts Qumy

Deaths in Westminster area showings names and kin

Multiple obituary notices cite Harriet W. Ament 44 of Braddock Heights died after months of illness. Howard W. Freeze died at Thurmont aged 47, with twin brother John among survivors. John Ralph Lambert, 60, Thurmont livestock dealer, died of heart condition. Margaret Cordelia Garver, 76, Westminster widow of George W. Garver, died at home after weeks of illness. survivors include three daughters and numerous grandchildren. Burial and service details listed for each, with funeral homes in Thurmont, Westminster, and New Windsor handling arrangements.

Harriet W. Ament Braddock Heights David G. White Elizapeth Martin White Ament David W. Ament Bruce G. White Frederick Jean W. Bast D.st W. Mervall Weaver Boonsboro W. F. Bast Howard W. Freeze Williem Hang Joanne Diehl Freeze Thurmont St. John’s Lutheran Church Nellie A. Bollinger Freeze John Ralph Lambert Tourmont Marshall and Laura‘ M. Smith Lambert New Windsor Westminster Cemetery Kan G. Naughe Masons M. L. Creager and Son Margaret Cordelia Garver George W. Garver George Street Westminster Jacob and Jane Young Farrer Herman Blackston Clyde Heagle Reisterstown Edgar Taylor Patapsco Harry Farver Frank B. Farver Los Angeles Calif William E. Farver Mary Garver Linwood Brethren Church Taylorsville DOD Hartzler and Son Funeral

Motorists Forfeit Collateral Today In Ellicott City Court

An Ellicott City motorist received a 55 day suspended sentence after a March 10 hearing before Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield for a fire related charge. Paul L. Morsberger was acquitted on failing to obey a written promise to appear. Other motorists forfeited collateral for offenses on U.S. 40 and nearby routes, including failures to stop and improper passing, with fines ranging from four to ten dollars. A city collision on West Second Street caused about $190 in damage. no charges were filed.

Ellicott City Albert Hedden Wilbur F. Sheffield Peoples Court Paul L. Morsberger Robert J. Gedert Clyde Edward D. Grrison Walkersville Braddock Mountain U.S. 40 Jessie Wo Mann Baltimore Earl K. Younkins RFD Middletown U. S&s. 340 Maryland Armaldo Amtower U.S Allan S. Duff, Jr Steiner Troopers Hedden R. C. Dishonz J. P. Alday West Second Street Eleanor CG. Sappington West College Terrace Kong West Janet Gladhill Second Street Frank K. Dorsey

Obituary notices and funeral services in Emmitsburg area

Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Lambie Ohler 74 at Alison Funeral Home with Rev. Philip Bower officiating and interment in Elias Lutheran cemetery. Pallbearers named. Large attendance marked by Daisy A Milier and Mrs. Weller deaths. burials at Pipe Creek and St. Paul’s Harney. Other services included Mrs Charles F Hoffman and Charles Henry Harmon with interments in local cemeteries. several pastors officiated and funeral directors listed.

Mary {Lambie} Ohler West Main Street Emmitsburg Alison Funeral Home Philip Bower Elias Lutheran Cemetery Samuel Hays George Eyster Charles Fuss John Fuss J. W. Houser Charles Sharrer Daisy A Milier New Windsor D. D. Hartzler Taneytown Charles F. Hoffman Chester Moose Harney Charles W St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery Mark Frank Ray Merle Dale Gene Moose C. F. Fuss and Son Charles Henry Harmon Urbana East Church Street Herbert L. Doggett Trinity Methodist Church Wiliam C. Harpold Urbana Methodist Church Frederick Memorial Park M. R. Etchison and Son

Questions and Answers from a Reader’s Almanac

The reader asks about spring’s start the vernal equinox around March 20 and states Finland is over 97 percent Lutheran. It notes the Mexican Popocatepetl volcano remains active and Barnum’s Tom Thumb life facts. It covers questions on the fastest passenger ship, the Fifth Amendment, and planetary granite layers with concise answers.

Gardner announces birth and assorted Middletown notices

Dr and Mrs F Sidney Gardner Baltimore announce a son Robert Mercer born April 41 to Mrs Gardner formerly Crmelia Derithauch. Miss Elizabeth Gardner returned to Baltimore after visiting her grandfather here. Louise Huffer returns to State Teachers College Taw son after Easter at parents Al and Abs Huffer Middletown. James Gilbert and Raymond Davis celebrate wedding anniversaries. Paul Nash Lib erty town announce third child David Wayne born April 20 at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds eleven ounces. Jennie Crum observes eighty third birthday. Lela Willard Brunswick learns of son Robert promoted to corporal in Alaska. Leslie H Long Jr released from Marine duty on his birthday and to reside in Boonsboro.

Frank Keefer Homemakers Chorus Hood College Homemakers Pomona Grange Liberty High School Donald Sullivan Edward Mantz Sherman Clem Ada Easterdas Howard Main Jenne Callaway James Keyser Harry Staley Austin Ronn Herman Schrayer Robert Beckmyer N. W. Nusbaum Richard Dubel Charles Pitman Lucy Gladhll John Lawson Raymond Burdette Lewis Martz Earl Kelly William Zimmerman Clarence Lochner Wiliam DeLeuter Beatrice Fe F. Sidney Gardner Baltimore Robert Mercer Gardner Crmelia Derithauch Lewis R. Dertzbaugh Elizabeth Gardner Louise Huffer State Teachers College Tawson Abs. Josephus T. Huffer Middletown Paul Nash Libertytown David Wayne Frederick Memorial Hospital Jennie Marts Crum Lela Willard Brunswick Robert Deer Richardson Alaska Robert T. Breeden U. S Post Ord. Co Seattle Washington Leslie H Long, Jr Leslie H. Long Marine Corps Boonsboro

Illness and Recovery Briefs From Frederick Area

Among The Sick notices list Charles W. Ross III returning home from St Agnes Hospital Baltimore after a minor operation at Braddock Heights. Charlotte Tritappe ill at home Knoxville RFD 1. Doris West 15 months old daughter of Davie Lee West Middletown home from Frederick Memorial Hospital, doing well. Billie Kaste recovering after tonsillectomy at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Nancy Ellen Morgan born at Frederick Memorial Hospital to Paul G. Morgan and Garnettie Stottlemoor Morgan. Robert J. Thomas emergency appendectomy at Lexington Virginia hospital. student at Washington and Lee University. Mrs Milton Shook admitted as surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Charles W. Ross St Agnes Hospital Baltimore Braddock Heights Charlotte Tritappe Knoxville Doris West Davie Lee West Middletown Frederick Memorial Hospital Billie Kaste Kenneth Kaste Walkersville Paul G. Morgan Magnolia Avenue Nancy Ellen Morgen Garnettie Stottlemoor Robert J. Thomas Edward P. Thomas Rockwell Terrace Lexington, Va Washington and Lees University Milton 5 Shook Eastrhied Street Frederick’ Memorial Hospital

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