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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1954
Page
4
A story of a wounded stray dog found by the road and aided by a passerby. The narrator reflects on driver indifference, the duty to help animals, and the resolve to assist future strays promptly.
A veteran quail dog handler worries pheasants may ruin his dogs by breaking point. Tips to keep dogs steady include closer contact, relocating with bird between gun and dog, and strict control to prevent chasing. Also, heartworm risk for a young dog prompts a prophy laxis regimen proven in a long trial.
Radio schedule snippet lists CBS WFMD NBC WBAL MBS WOR ABC WMAL and show lineup by half hours from 6:45 to 44:00 featuring news, commentary, sports, dramas, and variety programs with names like Peter Lind Hayes Lone Ranger and Jack Carey, indicating a dense listing of programs across networks.
Roundup notes Tony Trabert may reach a turning point in the National Championships at Forest Hills. Expectations split between him reclaiming the title or fading from the world’s top amateurs. Blisters and self-doubt are cited, with Billy Falbert advising full commitment to the game. Seixas remains the main challenger, but Trabert could lift the Davis Cup hopes if he refocuses.
Eastern daylight schedule lists multiple DuMont CBS and ABC programs. Entries include Cap. Video, John Daly, Eddie Fisher, New Caravan, Pantomime Quiz, Riley's Film, Topner Film, Best in Mystery Playhouse, The Stranger, Miss Brooks, Hartman Film, Star Theater, Chance of Lifetime, It's News to Me, and Gamble on Love with various times from 4:30 to 19:00.
Court records show multiple marriage licenses for Victor Woods and Edna Campbell, Carroll Frock and Catherine Simpson, Orvis Bingaman and Mabel Nagle, Floyd Amo and Elizabeth Colyer, James Knott Jr. and Joyce Johnston. Deeds cover transfers among Ambush, Main, Lantz, Storm, and other claimants with $10 considerations and various county filings. Rights of way granted to the City of Frederick by several couples for $1. Also Little League title decision day set in Williamsport with Ton-Colton Calif. and Schenectady, N. Y. meeting to crown champions.
BOSTON Clarence W. Miles, president of the Baltimore Orioles, announced drastic changes are planned for the club during the winter months. No contract is safe, with managers and executives possibly reassigned as a shakeup unfolds before the 1955 season. Miles aims to strengthen a last place club, with at least 250000 available for talent, and says profits may reach about 600000 tax free after the Browns purchase.
Branch Rickey 72 year old Pittsburgh Pirates general manager fainted in New Orleans as he entered Pelican Stadium to watch a Southern Association game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Atlanta Crackers. Attendants said he was resting well and hospitalization was not needed after two players carried him to his hotel. He was believed to suffer an inner ear ailment.
Descendants of John Thomas and Katie L Droneburg held a reunion on the Thurmont Hunt Club grounds. Officers elected: President Guy Burdette, Vice President John Droneburg, Secretary Mrs Clyde Droneburg, Treasurer Mrs Dean Crawford. Prizes awarded for youngest girl Judy Ann e Droneburg and youngest boy Charles Burdette among others. Several attendees listed from Ohio and local families. An accordion solo by nine year old Tommy Brooks opened the program. Next year’s game committee named.
Auction on September 4 1954 at noon with cattle ranging from mares Nellie and Maude to Holstein calf and Guernsey cows. Household and farm gear include hay rake mowers plows wagon harrow corn planter and assorted tools. Real estate sold previously. Terms cash with clerk no property removed until paid for. Auctioneers John L Shaw Frederick Maryland for Lewis E Eddie Lee owner near Flint Hill Frederick County.
The fragment lists individuals such as Mr and Mrs Henry Droneburg Janet Robert Henry Jr Joanne Helen Dorsett Albert Fritz Bill Walden and more from Philadelphia and notes families including Mr and Mrs Russell Droneburg Mary Frances Russell Jr Betty Jane Ronnie Johnny Martha Grace Sprecher Hiram Hawkins Tom lmy Brooks Bussie Bowers Bob Bader. It adds a 1953 stat that over 28 percent of farmers cash receipts came from meat animals while dairy and poultry products comprised 55 percent.
The Garner family, long residents of 83 years at 118 E Broadway Union Bridge Carroll Co Maryland, will hold a cash auction on Saturday August 28 1954 at 1230 PM DST. Items include drop leaf tables walnut sideboard secretary with writing desk walnut parlor stand pine blanket chest old pie cupboard walnut chest with rock and key antique spindle back porch bench chest of drawers walnut rockers dining chairs bone handled cutlery and more. Auctioneers Emmett R Bowlus Paul Nicewander. Lunch by Ladies of The Church of the Brethren.
Trustees announce public sale of real and personal property from the Renner estate in Frederick County on August 28 1954 at 10 30 a m. The list includes extensive household furnishings tools equipment and farm items with a 4 room frame dwelling on one acre more or less. Personal property cash sale and 10 percent deposit required. Real property at 304 Redwood Avenue Frederick Mary land requires cash at sale or ratification with 7 day completion window.
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