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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1954
Page
2
Bernard M. Baruch, longtime adviser to national leaders, offers stoic precepts on war, governance, and action on his 84th birthday. He urges facing facts, seeking knowledgeable sources, and rejecting humble retreat in the face of folly while promoting individual responsibility and informed judgment.
A nationwide industrial competition pits six regional groupings the New England states the middle Atlantic states the Great Lakes states the South and the West against Texas and California in a drive to attract plants and bonds. The move follows a 1939 defense boom and ties jobs to local welfare as states vie for auto steel textiles and mining advantages. President Eisenhower ordered expanded government purchases of newly mined domestic lead and zinc as an alternative to higher import duties.
A feature on Queen Nefertiti and Akhnaton, exploring the legendary romance, the possible estrangement, and the mystery surrounding her departure from the royal palace. The piece notes Akhnaton as the reforming king who rejected polytheism and hints at political and religious tensions that may have driven Nefertiti from court. The narrative cites engravings of the couple and references the book The Egyptian for context.
A 1904 column notes MR WILLIAM TYLER PAGE, a prominent Republican, ill with malaria at Relay Maryland. Superintendent Tyervar installs a watering trough at the fountain on North Market street while workers stop water seeping through a pavement driveway. W K Birley & Co ship over 200 chicks in 28 varieties to Rockville. Marcus H Rogers and wife traveled by automobile from Washington to Springfield Massachusetts and praised Frederick noting many young women strolling at dusk.
Washington Pa Mrs Sara Janice Archer married James Walker Carty in Frederick this morning Rev Dr Joseph H Apple conducted the ceremony. Reported city officials may raise the tax rate while reducing water rent for Frederick residents. A long green praying mantis found near Browningsville by Walker N Jolliffe Jr. and the Salvation Army hosted the largest Braddock Heights picnic for 100 mothers and children led by Capt Bernard C Morris and Capt Charles Robey.
Theodosia A. Eddy hosted a piano pupils music party at 00 West 7th Street. Pupils learned Beethoven Emperor Concerto basics, played pieces, and enjoyed refreshments after. Participants included David Schoolman Melinda Stephens Keith Biser Judy Willard and others. Mrs Eddy plans move to Bethesda in September but will continue teaching in Frederick weekly.
Frederick's 32 Explorer Scouts report arrival at Camp Philmont New Mexico after a long drive through Texas and New Mexico. They describe canyon country San Miguel Mission Santa Fe sightseeing, a police detour, Mexican markets and shoe shines, then the Rio Grande canyon Taos Pass and a Taos Pueblo stop before reaching camp.
A century ago a Frenchman named Lepaux attempted to found a new religion called Theo-Philanthopy. He sought support from Talleyrand who advised crucifixion and miracles as the path to success. Christianity endures because it resonates with human needs and offers forgiveness through daily experience.
Miss Frances James Baltimore and Donald Nathan Hogarth of Baltimore were married on Saturday August 7 at Towson Presbyterian Church. The bride, a registered nurse, and groom, nephew of Miss Sallye Hogarth, now reside in Pimlico.
Washington column argues the Republican Party is shifting to liberalism under President Eisenhower, who supports party nominees chosen by states and rejects punishment for dissent. The piece cites cases like New Jersey’s Clifford Case and Oregon’s Morse to illustrate loyalty to nominees, primaries, and the need for voters to decide party leadership without think control. It notes Stevenson’s opposition to such liberal principles and discusses implications for upcoming elections.
Thomas H Danaher, a U S Marine jet pilot and uranium miner from Wichita Falls Texas, departed from Newfoundland for a one hour hop to Canada but extended the trip across the Atlantic landing near Paris or the sky above Paris before returning to Shannon Ireland after about 3100 miles and 13 hours of flight. Danaher said the journey added ten years to his life and he had always wanted to see Paris.
The Babee Park craft show hosted by the South End Civic Association awarded prizes for top project contestants. Winners included Carol Ann Hoffman, Ann Mae Drury, and Anna Mae Drury for various crafts such as pinwheels, pocketbooks, and clay modeling. Judges were Mes Elwood Crum, Mrs Norman Burek, and Mrs Lewis Burek.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Barclay of Jefferson boulevard Braddock Heights celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary today. The couple will host Ohio guests over the weekend at The Wantagh home. Guests include Mrs Barclay's mother Mrs B T Wittington, her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Elmer Cool, and aunt Mrs Delilah Bere from Donnellsville Ohio.
Dr Jordan answers reader questions on sugar and cream in coffee and on conditions like renal glycosuria and pericarditis. He notes sugar adds calories, that diabetes risk depends on susceptibility, and explains normal recovery chances after pericarditis. The piece also lists a local Tiny Tot Revue and a teen dance event at Staley Park.
Local families from Thurmont and nearby areas report summer trips to Dover Hartford Atlantic City Niagara Falls and Myrtle Beach with visits to relatives. Birth announcements include Brian Joseph Barnes and a daughter born to George Otto at Gettysburg. Also notes on Moors protest in Tangier and Adm Pride assuming command of Pacific Fleet with fair weather science estimates on insect control programs.
The columnist explains the weekly practice of selecting the most interesting and frequently asked reader questions for a dedicated answer segment. It outlines how the column gathers inquiries and provides thoughtful responses in a recurring feature.
Among the sick the condition of Mr. E. Lynch Gross of Brunswick, a postmaster, is fair after a heart attack and two weeks’ hospitalization at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ernest Baker on East Seventh Street is recovering satisfactorily after surgery at the same hospital. Thomas Jones of Sams Creek was taken to University Hospital in Baltimore after a fall while catching pigeons. Mrs. C. C. Keilholtz of Rocky Ridge is under observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Leo D. Kreimer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kremer of Near Union Bridge, has polio but regained use of hands with assistive devices after a year.
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