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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1953
Page
4
The Semi-Weekly News lists AP news republication rights and local news policies, inviting public submissions with real names included. It notes its printing capabilities and that the paper is entered at the Frederick, Maryland post office as second class matter on Friday, August 7, 1953.
August brings a rush to finish summer plans before school reopens. The month is hot and often unpredictable, with cooler nights approaching as days shorten. Communities are urged to seize the remaining weeks, especially the youth, before fall routines begin.
The fourteenth annual David Thomas Stup family reunion was held Sunday in Roland Biser’s orchard near Brunswick. A picnic followed a business meeting where officers were elected, prizes awarded for oldest man and eldest lady, largest family, youngest baby, and longest distance traveled. Dozens attended, with games for children and refreshments served.
Charles N. Dinsmore, 32, Ballimore, sustained a chin laceration but refused hospital care after his truck veered off the road and struck a power pole on North Market Street near East Street extension. He was charged with reckless driving and a Friday hearing set. Several other traffic charges were reported including no rear light and excessive speed with various outcomes.
HAGERSTOWN July 31 Organized drive to restore Pen Mar Park aims to turn the area into a state park. About 200 signers petition the State Department of Forests and Parks, with Joseph Kaylor leading efforts to add picnicking facilities and restrooms as part of the park’s revival. The land remains privately owned, and plans include broad public support campaigns to popularize the idea.
Thurmont man Carl K Wiles Route 2 Thurmont was jailed five days after failing to pay an 11 45 minimum fine on a reckless driving conviction. Trooper Hediden testified Wiles brakes were defective and that his car struck a porch, tore a tire, and ended in a cornfield near Creagerstown Woodsboro road July 26. Other local notices include Leo Metz of Old Braddock jailed 30 days for assault and battery, with warnings to avoid future house conflicts. William L Brooks of Frederick ordered to pay 1250 weekly support for wife and daughter. Henry Fred Brown forfeited 10 80 collateral for peace disturbance after arrest in Walkersville. Snakes invade Chatfield Manitoba area prompting local humor and a farewell supper held for Ridgely Cramer leaving for Marine Corps duty in Walkersville.
The Ijamsville Maryland State League baseball club hosted a surprise party July 30 in Ijamsville for the 29th wedding anniversary of Judge and Mrs Charles Moylan of Ijamsville and Baltimore. A decorated cake was presented by the club, with many gifts and refreshments for attendees including Manager and Mrs Peck Strine, Mr and Mrs Holland, Mr and Mrs Whitty Jones, Mr and Mrs Chiz Statey, Mr and Mrs Jonn Trout, Mr and Mrs Luther Murray, Mr and Mrs Dottie Statey, Miss Pattie Brice, and others such as Mrs Verna Boyce, Mrs Grace Wheeler, Henry Groff, Johnny Carpenter, Clyde Martz, Harvey Hargett, Bob Groff, Marchell Carpenter, Tootie Hargett, Danny Moylan, Charles Moylan Jr.
Weekend offenses led to jail terms and fines. William D. Tackett of Cleveland received 30 days in jail for exceeding 70 on Route 40 after a $100 fine, with Magistrate Edward J. Smith in Frederick Peoples Court. George W. Gaver of Blue Ridge Summit drew 60 days for drunken and reckless driving with $110 in fines and costs, in Thurmont before Magistrate Edgar B. Palmer.
About 400 Camp Detrick military and civilian personnel attended a Civilian Welfare Council gala at the West Meadow with the orchestra led by Briggs Phillips and Lewis Hill. Other entertainment included games for all ages and a food committee headed by Charles M. Keefer. Lt. Col. William W. W. Eakins of USAF rescued four fishermen at Big Stone Lake during a wind storm. Barbara King, leaving Detrick, will marry Pfc. John E. Lemp Jr. Aug. 16 in Lovettsville, Va. Children from Derrick enjoyed a Catoctin mountains outing supervised by Mrs. Morris A. Rhian. Military notes include new assignments and arrivals, with several officers and enlisted personnel listed.
Catherine Rubie files in Circuit Court a 15000 damages suit against Noble R Angle Berusa and John W McCoy of New York City. She alleges a collision on Route 240 near Route 80 in Urbana on April 12 left her permanently injured including traumatic amputation of a left ear. Jury trial elected through her attorneys E Austin James Melvin Laine and E A Alexander MI.
Detrick unit of the National Federation of Federal Employees hosts its annual picnic at Suoamiey farm near Buckerstown starting 1 30 p m Saturday Aug 15 Clay Jenkins chairs the picnic committee assisted by Bill Miller and others: food Darrell Everhart beverages Rose Twenty games Joe Baer George Devilbiss entertainment praised as Derrick’s biggest social event. attendees assured a good time.
Court notices list equity cases with bill of complaint for absolute divorce and multiple marriage licenses. Names include Audrey Younkins, Charles Younkins, and others. property deeds show transfers between spouses and various amounts mostly $10 or $1.
Seattle hosts a dockside welcome for over two thousand Korean War veterans amid Eisenhower’s Southeast Asia warnings. Governors or their representatives escort the 48 selected GIs in a parade through Seattle after arrival of 2,313 troops aboard Marine Lynx. Local and national leaders press unity against communist aggression.
In Greenville C, Thelma Eshleman leaped into a 53 foot well to rescue her 19 month old Teddy who had fallen in while she was preparing to wash the porch. Firemen and policemen pulled them out with a hose roller. The child was scratched and bruised but otherwise fine. The mother was uninjured.
Lloyd Mangrum won the All American golf title at Tam O Shanter with a 275 total, securing $3,420. He led by three strokes over Ted Kroll and Sam Snead, topping Ben Hogan for the season money title with an 18,78 total. Final scores and prize money for top finishers, plus Patty Berg’s win in the women’s Open, are listed along with a note on Babe Zaharias.
Thieves broke into the National Pike Liquor Store on Route 40 about four miles east of Frederick Tuesday night, taking whiskey worth about 1000 dollars. The back window was broken to enter and the loot fled via the rear door. No cash was reported missing. The owner, Mrs. Clara Owens, found the loss on opening the shop Wednesday morning. The insurance did not cover the theft. Sgt. Charles D. Mades leads the investigation and reports no residents in the one story cement block building.
A 43-year-old farmer near Greenfield, Fulton Sears, contracted Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Identified by Dr. Forbes H. Burgess, Sears fell ill about a week ago, developed rash and fever Friday, and is recovering at Frederick Memorial Hospital after prompt treatment and antibiotics. The illness is tickborne and rare in Maryland’s central region.
Frederick County Young Republican Club at August meeting passed a resolution seeking enfranchisement of residents aged 18 to 21. President Dwight Eisenhower urged extending voting privileges to all 18 and over. The group will inform the State Federation to gain state-wide support. Meeting presided by David Buhrman at Mr and Mrs Crumworth’s home. Bake sale planned for September 5. a watermelon social followed the business portion.
Buses on the Eastern Division of Blue Ridge are running again after a four day strike by drivers and mechanics yielded a seven cent hourly raise to a basic pay scale of 1.71 dollars. The pact covers overtime pay at time and a half and guaranteed minimums for extra drivers. The AFL union contract expired last Saturday morning, affecting service across Pittsburgh to Martinsburg and the Washington area.
Judge Schnauffer denied a writ of habeas corpus for Hugh M. Reid a Baltimore prisoner who sought freedom after pleading guilty to two counts of passing a bad check The memorandum notes Reid admitted attempting to cash a check and that no constitutional question or irregularity in commitment was raised.
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