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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
4
A group of 24 Finnish graduates arrives in the United States under a 1940 act using normal interest on a war debt to fund graduate study here and Americans to study in Finland. They will attend 20 institutions, with six weeks of orientation to brush up English and American life.
The Ontario government orders police to stop barrel stunts over Niagara Falls after the death of William Red Hill Jr. Premier Frost says such stunts add no knowledge and vows prosecution for any future attempts, warning would be daredevils. ARABY WSC meets report. The Araby WSC 5S held August 13 with 19 members. prize pig awarded. next meeting at the Rices’ home.
The Frederick City Hospital Association received a $100 donation from Charles Broadway Rouse. A barn on Robert Fogle’s farm between Libertytown and Johnsville was destroyed by lightning. Frederick County politics see eight Democrats and four Republicans seeking sheriff. A leak in a water pipe halted Union Knitting Mill operations. Edward Measell and Allen Rohrback had a painful accident near Point of Rocks when Measell nearly lost his right thumb while applying graphite to a bicycle chain.
A Sabillasville Blue Ridge Summit corridor plan seeks removing a risky railroad crossing and three sharp curves on the state highway. City forester C Cyril Klein notes no more street showers for children as reservoir water dips after the heat wave. Thieves, likely amateurs, robbed Hogarth and Bell general merchandise in Samsville. Howard G Taylor and Carol L Etchison crab 164 at Mr Gothy Beach in Anne Arundel county.
In a Korea front dispatch, Lieut Tom Hamrick frets over Christian Dior’s push for lower skirts, while HAL Boyle and editors joke about leg fashion and the female silhouette. The piece blends war zone life with fashion talk and humorous asides about elbows and eye candy.
Baltimore officials say State's Attorney Ansehy Sodaro will ask a $10,000 bond for William Adams known as Little Willie, on two conspiracy to violate lottery laws charges stemming from a grand jury probe. Adams, a prominent local figure, was linked to the numbers racket and described as a leading figure in the northwest. A second co conspirator not yet arrested faces the same bond request.
The College All-Stars and the Cleveland Browns prepare for Friday night in Chicago. Both Herman Hickman and Paul Brown report injuries and pre game jitters as final practice proceeds. Hickman plans a team lecture at Delafield Wis before heading to Chicago. Brown's squad left Bowling Green Ohio for Soldier Field with a light warmup slated.
The Mountain Theater presents Just Married a farce set aboard a transatlantic liner. Cast features Kay Dawn Robert Drew Richard Woods Gene Remington and Hermione Dubroff with Charles Crain directing. Next week’s show is Dark of the Moon.
The Upper Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department at Beallsville plans to buy a 600 gal lon pumper for about 17000. Chief Charles S. Davis and others traveled to New York City to inspect the truck under construction and expect delivery next month. The unit will be the county’s first with chemical wet water capabilities. The department, formed in 1947, now operates two smaller pumpers and will cover about half the cost with bank loans funding the rest.
Washington authorities consider prosecuting organized baseball for antitrust violations as profits, broadcasting and rights deals, and labor questions draw scrutiny. The piece notes the shift from sport to business, mentions the Wagner Act, reserve clauses, and possible Congressional exemptions while highlighting monopolies across major leagues and other professional sports.
The name of 1st Vice Commander Gilmore R. Flautt Jr. was inadvertently omitted from the list of officers installed at Tuesday's Francis Scott Key Post No. 11 American Legion meeting, as reported in Wednesday's News.
Mary S. Carter of East Seventh Street was granted an absolute divorce from Jamies W. Carter of East Fifth Street in the Circuit Court on August 14. Alton Bennett represented the plaintiff and Thomas S. Glass the defendant.
Dr Arthur Barksdale Kinsolving nationally prominent Episcopal churchman and rector emeritus of Old St Paul's Baltimore died at his Summer home in Fisher's Island New York at age 90. Funeral services will be held here Friday and at Old St Paul's later. he had retired in 1942 on the parishs 250th anniversary.
Obituaries report the death of Tra M. Wiles at 58 from heart ailment at home on West South Street. Survived by wife Elsie Clingan Wiles, three children, and siblings. services planned at Evangelical Lutheran church with Mount Olivet burial. Also includes Bessie Jane Sanger 64 of Brunswick and Esta Lily Stup funeral details with Zion Reformed Church service and Park Heights Cemetery burial.
Mr and Mrs Harold Temnin and sons Marc and Larry of Fort Worth Texas return from visit with Mrs Tembins parents Mr and Mrs Myer Kaplan. Brunswick announces birth of daughter at Frederick Memorial Hospital August 9. Joseph E Chew resumes duties in Washington DC Monday. Wilbur Hammarker and Jacqueline Beckh Hammaker announce first child Michael Kirk at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Beard couples return from week long car trip through the south Asheville NC then Smokies. Harold Burgess and Marie Burnham vacationing in Ocean City. Nevin T R Waskey and wife celebrate their 25th anniversary. vacationing at Atlantic City with son Harold. Calvin Eicholtz Donna Marshall return to Baltimore after Bicentennial celebration near Thurmont. Grace Liday Ada Hoffmann Lulu Butler and Moberly and Eicholtz family visit Thurmont. Grand guests at Mur ray Houcks East South Street: Ridgelys of Sykesville and C M Tem pyon Baltimore. Birthday dinner honors Mur ray Houck and Charles Norwood. Calls by Mrs John Rice and Homer Rice family. gifts received. Sally and Susan Brandfield of Riverside California visiting Beverly Beavers on East Patrick Street.
The 31st annual Maryland Delaware District of Columbia Elks Association convention will open in Easton on August 23 and run to August 26. About 1,000 Elks their wives and guests are expected. Guest Dr Robert South Barrett of Alexandria Va former Past Grand Exalted Ruler will attend. Delegates from Crisfield Pocomoke Salisbury Easton Havre de Grace Baltimore Towson Annapolis Prince Georges Silver Spring Hagerstown Cumberland Frostburg Wilmington and Washington DC will participate.
Funeral services for Mrs Stella May Martin widow of Tobias P Martin were held Tuesday at the Baker residence near Libertytown and in Monrovia Church of the Brethren. Interment followed at the church cemetery with Rev Carl F Smith officiating. Bearers included Artie Kemp Charles Martin Theodore Martin Ernest Bear Norman Cline and Ollie Leatherman. Powell and Hartzler funeral directors. A second funeral for Harvey Ezra Wachter of 114 East Eighth Street occurred Wednesday at 11 am from 106 East Church Street with Rev Dr William R Barnhart officiating. Pallbearers were Allen Stull Simon Stull Paul Stull Marion Stup Charles Stup and W Atlee Martz. Interment was in Mt Olivet Cemetery. M R Etchison and son funeral directors. One overnight arrest was listed: William Gouker of Hagerstown arrested for indecent exposure and jailed in default of 10 bail.
NECA nine defeated SECA 16 to 12 in a Little League game Wednesday. Kimmel earned seven hits on the mound while SECA committed seven errors. Thursday at 6 pm Lions meet Civitan in the playoff for second half. Market prices for wheat corn barley follow.
Ruth Anderson Burne daughter of Mrs. Bessie Anderson and Charles Carr of Coldville united with James E. Carr of Ohio at the Cols ville Methodist church. Rev Pa Groseclose officiated before gladioli decor. A buffet followed at the Anderson home. Attendants included James Anderson and Vernon Carter as best man. The couple plans a New England honeymoon and will reside at 603 Elidrid Drive Colesville.
Several Brunswick area residents are listed as recovering or recently discharged from the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Names include Rev. Paul J. Dougherty, Mrs. Coates, Mrs. Nelson A. Strathern, Mrs. James C. Null, and others. a five year old, Anita Louise Winpigler, remains hospitalized in Baltimore after a severe burn. A craft show sponsored by the Frederic Needle Art Club was held at Staley Park featuring shell work painting glass and other crafts with numerous prize winners.
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