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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1954
Page
2
Police Commissioner W H Adams sketches a grim one day record for New York City with murders, burglaries, robberies, grand larcenies, felonies and property losses totaling over 140000 dollars. He contrasts this with the safer, quieter life at home, urging readers to stay in.
Spencer Lindsey the Lieu tenant Governor of the 16 District urged Optimist members to boost attendance at the Southern Restaurant meeting. He said good programs foster fellowship and boost boys work. Past president’s pin was presented to Hesbia Foster and several members received attendance pins. Edward Daugherty announced bicycle safety week and upcoming events including a boys picnic and August 19 family corn toast at Hesbia Foster’s home. Guests included R D Shircliffe E A Cook Joseph Roman James Dudley D C Whipp and Edward Van Fossen.
Miss Lilian Moberly daughter of Clinton Moberly of West South street broke her arm by falling over a clothes basket at her father's home. John D Hendrickson sold a lot bought from the College Place Company to George A Dean for 2400 dollars. the lot fronts on East Second street. Reno S Harp in Washington called on President Roosevelt and discussed Maryland politics with him. Notable locals Malcom Wenner Brunswick J K D Williams Miss Mavoureen Williams Jiamsville S H Devilbiss Frederick George H Gunlock L Philip Coblentz Middletown Frank C Nicodemus and John D Cramwer Walkersville registered at the Maryland State building during the St Louis Exposition. Charles S B Foot, the auctioneer, reports early grapes pulled from a yard vine.
Beetle trap counts rose with 5088 in Brunswick 14 in Frederick and one in Thurmont as a trend. A farm tractor and fire engine battled two fires spreading from a truck to a farm on the Buckeystown highway south of Frederick, damaging Augustus Tyergar’s truck. William H. Knock, 65, longtime furniture merchant on South Market street, died at a Baltimore hospital. Mayor Harry Fr. Mace won re election in Brunswick with a large share in the third ward outweighing margins in the first and second wards for Ernest L. Main.
A summer wedding at the Grossnickle Church of the Brethren near Ellerton joined Joyce E. Gaver and Maurice H. Harshman in a July ceremony officiated by Rev Basil Grossnickle with music by Sarah Jane Brandenburg. The couple plans a southern trip. Ernestine B. Terry married Ralph W. Liller in Washington garden ceremony with yellow roses and colonial bouquets. The event featured wedding vows by Dr Graham G. Lacy and a reception in Parish Hall. Additionally, General Motors Institute to graduate James H Haley III with Liller named as a graduate from Washington and Frederick connections.
In South Bend Ind some 500 workers at Studebaker Corp rejected a 15 percent pay cut urged by International CIO United Auto Workers officials to protect their jobs. The vote reflected strong labor sentiment amid industry pressures and potential concessions.
Senator Young reversed his forecast that a Senate coalition backing high farm price supports would be defeated. He said today that the group has gained switches and he now believes they will win.
Norfolk defeated Portsmouth 5 to 1 while Newport News beat Colonial Heights Petersburg 3 to 1. Lynchburg routed York 5 to 0 as Hagerstown vs Lancaster game postponed due to rain.
Robert D. Owen of Braddock Heights spoke to Lions Club members at the Francis Scott Key Hotel about the 1954 Internal Revenue Code. He outlined minimal rate changes for individuals, a 20 day deadline extension, liberalized depreciation, and provisions benefiting corporations and exemptions for dependents and students. He emphasized keeping accurate records to avoid penalties as he reviewed a few of the 3606 changes since the omnibus bill.
Mrs. Daniel W. Lee Sr. returns home near Flint Hill from South Baltimore General Hospital after observation and treatment. J Frank Caniford of Brunswick is recovering well after surgery at Newton D. Baker Hospital near Martinsburg and hopes to go home soon. Edward Staley of Union Bridge had an acute appendicitis operation at Annie Warner Hospital in Gettysburg and is progressing. Mrs. Charles Driver of Brunswick was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment. Elia Jennings of Brunswick, previously treated for a back injury at Charles Town Hospital, is back home. Miss Katie Barnard of Brunswick was moved to Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore for observation after a fall. Mrs. Robert Bussard of Brunswick was taken to Charles Town General Hospital by ambulance for treatment. Atlee Shry of Frederick, formerly Brunswick, who had been at Frederick Memorial Hospital, was moved by ambulance to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for observation and treatment. his condition is satisfactory. Mrs. F Leo Steiner of Jefferson had surgery at Maryland University Hospital in Baltimore and is doing as well as can be expected.
Luther Leaguers from the American Lutheran Church Eastern district meet for a four day session at Hood College with 200 members in attendance. The resigning Youth committee chair Rev Claude Tegan of Pittsburgh gifts farewell. Rev John Muller of New York City will fill the post. Election of officers and a hayride picnic are planned this afternoon, followed by a sunset service in the Hudson outdoor theater. George Utech will speak on Set The Example.
Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland meet at the Francis Scott Key Hotel to plan the Fall Flower Show on October 1 in the Wedgwood room with a luncheon in the hotel ballroom. Key figures include Mrs. Jennings Bailey Jr. as committee chair and vice chair of District Five. Other members named alongside plenty of social updates and visits among locals.
Civitan members from 25 clubs gathering at the Frederick Club last night for Operation Big Surprise with 160 attending dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Basil Lewis dubbed Mr Civitan for his work. Governor Elect King Mularky noted the welcoming spirit across clubs.
Washington columnist David Lawrence analyzes the Senate plan to form a six member committee to evaluate charges against Senator McCarthy. The piece questions whether any existing rules define conduct as disqualifying and compares to Roosevelt era actions and moral standards. It questions retroactive ethics rules, the treatment of outside income, publication of information, and the handling of classified material. It notes the Moss case and the potential impact of a censure vote on McCarthy and on Senate norms.
Washington reports a heated Senate debate over farm price supports, split between rigid and flexible approaches. GOP Leader Knowland pursues a vote on flexible, lower supports while Sen Young of North Dakota touts switches favoring rigid supports, with both sides claiming momentum.
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