The Semi-Weekly News August 28 1953 Frederick Md
The issue announces subscription rates and mailing details for the Great Southern PTG and Mfg Co. of Frederick Maryland. It notes Associated Press rights and correction policies, plus job printing capabilities. The paper is entered as second class at the Frederick post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Southern Ptg & Mfg
North Cours
Frederick
Sy Mail
Vance. R
Associat
Associated 5
All News
Paws
Mary
Frederick Md
Crime's Upsurge in War and Postwar America
The article argues crime rises during war and postwar periods due to anarchic conditions. It criticizes civilian lawlessness and calls for removal of the criminal element behind bars, noting plentiful money and jobs yet rising violence. It frames postwar crime as a dangerous, civilization-threatening trend caused by international conflict and wartime freedom from taboos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hurman
Reunion of the Herman family held at Flint Hill
The second Herman family reunion gathered eleven of twelve living children on Sunday August 16 in Kanade's Meadow Flint Hill. A basket lunch followed by a program and games concluded with prayers and music. Officers elected for next year include Bernice Heffner president and Harry W. Fouche treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and
Hattie E. Herman
Kanade
Flint Hill
Margaret Fouche
Bernie Heffner
Vernon Yingling
Clyde Lenhart
Bernice Heffner
Howard Murphy
Harry W. T. Fouche
Windsor Yinging
Jesse Nusbaum
Ella Plunkard
Emily
Felix Plunkard, Jr
Roy Myers
Lewis E. Horman
Lewis, Jr
Sammy Horman
Patsy
Harry Fourche
Chas
Winpigler
Bobby
Audie
Floyd Wickham
Clyde Plunkara
Shelby Jean
Allen Lee
Franklin Plunkard
Don Franklin
Lawrence
Eugene Ricketts
Jimmy Page
Grace Cursail
John Null
Vernon Wingling
A. Fouche
Leslie Grove
John Lenhart
Airs
W. T. Wiles
Ralph Fouche
Marshe Jane Laxman
Jack Shan- Kile
Harold Lenhart
Charles Kanode
Rufus Razode
Donald Ausherman
Whote Winnnt
Grace Culsail
Calvin Geisberi
Allen Ler
Clyde Plankard
Chde Plinkard
Warné Geisbert
Hanede’s Meaders
Homemakers Picnic at Gapland Park Draws Fifty Attendees
Historic Gapland Park provided a picturesque setting for an August 1 Homemakers picnic supper. The Skyline Homemakers and families enjoyed seasonal delicacies, mountain air, and a social hour supervised by Mrs. Joe Rhogerick with games for children and softball for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers
Gapland Park
Joe Rhogerick
B36 Bomber Can Carry F84 Jet In Its Belly
The Air Force announced the B36 bomber can take off with an F84 jet fighter in its bomb bay and recover it in flight. New B36 models feature more powerful engines, lifting weights up to 400,000 pounds, vastly increasing long range reconnaissance and potential for guided missiles, with speeds over 435 mph and a 4,000 mile combat radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
Cessna Ltd
Sen. Johnson
D-Cole
Republic
Defense Department
Boa Constrictor Report At Patapsco Park Creates Debate
In Elkridge Aug 20 a six foot boa constrictor sighting is claimed by Charles Wheatley of Baltimore and corroborated by John Kennedy a passing soldier. Police Chief E Russell Moxley and others search Patapsco State Park for the reptile, while Baltimore zoo director Arthur R Watson notes non native snakes can be released by carnival workers. The episode ends with uncertainty and reminder of prior Maryland incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkridge
Patapsco State Park
Charles Wheatley
Baltimore
John Kennedy
New York
Kennedy
Panama Canal Zone
E. Russell Moxley
Ellicott City
Arthur R. Watson
Watson
Maryland
Court News Equity and Divorce Actions and Deeds
Court notices list multiple divorce bills including Harold Bil and Mary D Bill Ella May Wiles and John W T Wiles Ruth M Benson and Glenn L Benson George Norman Stull and Mary Ellen Stull plus marriage licenses and several property transfers with sums mostly $10 or $350 in various counties and towns including Hagerstown Ashburn Sterling Bedford Baltimore Chambersburg Harpers Ferry and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equity
Harold
Bil
Mary D. Bill
Ella May Wiles
John W. T. Wiles
Ruth M. Benson
Glenn L. Benson
George Norman Stull
Mary Ellen Stull
Charles R. Royce
Mary Jane Kepsinger
Hagerstown
Ralph Shaffer
Ashburn
Helen D. Poole
Sterling
George C. Eyler, Jr
Woodsboro
Colleen J. Shaffer
Bedford
Harry G. Patterson, Jr
Maxine L. Ammon
Baltimore
Thomas P. Connely
Chambersburg
Isabel J. Fickes
Harrisonburg
Shealy W. Clipp
Sharpsburg
Christine B. Fraley
Harpers Ferry
W. W
Joseph B. Sampsell
Howard L. Sampsell
Nona W. Sigafoose
Elisabeth M. Hanes
Chester R. Brice
John T. Speak
Rachel M. Hobbs
Franklin
Wantler
Alden E. Fisher
Robert W. Russell
Joseph A. Gaver
Ethel C. Beachley
Clyde W. Smith
Ben Thomas
Harry G. Rice
Walkersville Bank
Wilbur
Brookville Post Office Stays Open
The Post Office Department will not close the historic Brookeville office as part of an economy plan. Other nearby offices in Derwood Ashton Olney and Burtonsville remain under review. Representative Hyde plans to study a proposed plan and hold meetings to gather local views, acknowledging not all will be pleased. Postmaster Boswell credited community opposition and press attention for saving the 151 year old office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Brookeville
Montgomery County
Derwood
Ashton
Olney
Burtonsville
Hyde
Maryland
Wilton J. Boswell
Woman Used Lover Dress to Smuggle Him as Daughter
In London a housewife described disguising her 31 year old Italian lover as her 12 year old daughter to enter Britain. Leona Cirenza pleaded guilty to breaking the alter, while Barbara Mancketlow admitted harboring him. Mancketlow met Cirenza as a POW and arranged travel via Calais. He faces extradition hearing. she was fined 25 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Leona Cirenza
Britain
Barbara Mancketlow
Italy
Turin
Mrs. Mancketlow
Runaway Freight Cars Creak Through Kentucky Town
A freight tank car and caboose ran wild for 14 miles from Black Mountain to Evarts at about 55 mph. Louisvile and Nashville Railway workers halted the drift with highway guards and Jack Sears boarded to apply the brakes. No injuries reported as the cars slowed and stopped after switching. Divorces granted in Carroll County Circuit Court include Carl Lee Fuller Jr and Louise V Fuller and Harold M Moles and Elizabeth J Molesworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Black Mountain
Evarts
Louisvile and Nashville Railroad
Jack Sears
Westminster
Carroll County
Carl Lee Fuller ,Jr
Manchester
Louise V. Fuller
Harold M. Moles
Elizabeth J. Molesworth
Mt Airy
Damascus GI Is Set Free From Captivity
Pfc. Charles Honeycutt, 21, son of Mrs. Dora Nealan of Damascus, was among American POWs released by the Communists in Korea. Missing in action since August 13, he had served since February 1952 and went to the Far East last May. The release was announced by The Associated Press and confirmed by State Trooper Brandon Duvall who delivered the news to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Korea
Associated Press
Charles Honey_cutt
Dora Nealan
Damascus
Defense Department
Nealan
Roan Mountain
Tenn
Pearl M. Honeycutt
Chester
Pfc
Honeycutt
Far East
Brandon Duvall
Munson
Pfc. Honeycutt
Two Alligators Captured While Python Still Roams Maryland
In Maryland woods and streams several tropical animals run wild as two alligators are recaptured and taken to a Williamsport owner while a first alligator is caught at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. Officials remain skeptical about a large boa or python seen near Patapsco State Park as curious crowds search the area for the reptile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland
Richardson Turner
Albert Murray
Williamsport
Downsville Pike
Turner
Baltimore
Druid Hill Park
Zoa
Patapsco State Park
All Day Picnic at Harmon Field Playground
An all day picnic was held at Harmon Field playground on Thursday from 1 to 3 30 in the afternoon. Approximately 116 children attended and shared lunch at noon. Later children and parents enjoyed watermelon with many organized games. Donations came from numerous local businesses and individuals including Mrs Kyle Sawyers Harshmans Grocery Hanes Liquor Store Barthlows Grocery Longs Grocery and The Coca Cola Bottling Plant among others. Doris Crawford and Barbara Hana led the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Field
Kyle Sawyers
Harshman
Jane Sweener
Catherine Haller
Fay Crutchty
Nettie Harshman
Franklin White
Roland Leng
Dorothy Tucker
Vel Willer
Billy Mills
Carroll Burgee
Doris Crawford
Barbara Hana
All-Playground Arts And Crafts Show At Tiny Tot Park
The All Playground Arts and Crafts show at Tiny Tot Park Monday evening featured Needie Art Club judges and numerous winners across chalk drawings crayon works water colors and crafts. Winners represented many playgrounds with entries from Bab ee Park Tiny Tot Town Harmon Field Linden Hills and Rosedale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny Tot Park
Richard Dutrow
William Schildknecht
Genera Hammond
Needie Art Club
Barbara Radican
Linden Hills
Rus Russell
Tiny Tot Town
Linda Rabstein
Ty Tot
Diana Lodge
Rosedale
Darlene Fogle
Babee Park
Tommy Russell
Marcia Green
Nancy Stoner
Babee
Shirley Hamilton
Maryland, Avenue
Brenda Lanagan
Maryland Avenue
Diane Baher
Harmon Field
Linda Curtis
Jamie Rager
Larry Hoffman
Warren Bowers
Nancy Hoffman
Salt Pictures
Jaimie Rager
Stevie Willis
Richard Boyd
Stephen Hoefler
Hedy Hirsch
Johnny Turner
Baker Park
Lynn Lapel
Maryland
Darrene Fogle
Bonnie Rohrbaugh
Basket Pocketbooks
Ricky Schell
Straw Jewelry
Tiny Tot
Sandy Hauver
Butch Best
Buzzie Whipp
Linda Despeaux
Ossie Drury
Billy Elworthy
Jimmy Lillard
James Shankle
Crumber
David Brachey
Macaroni Jewslry
Lanager
Richard Riley
Diane Lodge
Vivian Smith
Jar Banks
John McCardell
Wayne Wisner
Pam Shipley
Jackie Rager
Sheena Magaha
Wall
Paper Birds
Ricky Harris
Chuckie Thompson
Shirley Carol
Sharon Brown
Shirley Stonesifer
Sandra Burdette
Kittyn Best
Anna Snyder
Vicki la Pedes
Jim Lillard
Harmon
Linda Hart
Bonnie White
John Goodman
Marcia Willis
Franklin Hildebrand
Susie Deater
Optimists Meet in Clarksburg Club Meeting
Clarksburg Optimist Club met at Clarksburg School Monday night with President James King presiding Rev Jack Aimman gave the invocation and two new members Melvin Anderson and Albert Clagset joined Visitors from Frederick Club were C Lease Bussard and Edgar Brownlow Bussard spoke on the main talk King announced a crab feast on Sept 19 at Mt View Park Hyattstown from 2 pm to dark Gen Eugene Sharp Bibb of Baltimore will address the club October 18 in Hyattstown Fire Department social room on Good Government Ladies night Tickets limited Attendance at the recreational field averaged 30 boys and 12 girls Marriage licenses were issued in Hagertsown to Roy C Stine and Mad dietoun Rosetta MoMeliots Hagerstown Monroe Frankin Gaither and Betty Jean Best Knoxville John M Baer dr Patsy L Dan ner Rohrersville Canada uses limited amounts of natural gas from Texas and Kan iee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
James King
Jack Aimman
Melvin Anderson
Albert Clagset
Lease Bussard
Edgar Brownlow
Frederick Club
C. Lease Bussard
King
Mt. View Park
Hyattstown
Hagertsown
Roy C. Stine
Maddietoun
Rosetta MoMeliots
Hagerstown
Monroe
Leesburg gets new Loudoun High School loan approval
Leesburg, Aug. 25 The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved a 294000 loan from the State literary fund to finance a new Loudoun County High School at Leesburg and an addition to Douglass High School for colored students. The board previously denied the loan but, after an all day session, reversed course and authorized the auxiliary funding, ending a county split over site location and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Loudoun County High School
Board of Supervisors
State Literary Fund
Douglass High School
D. C. Sands
J. Emery Kirkpatrick
C. R. Hope
J. W. Baker
W. McKimmey
H. C. Thompson
McKimmey
Thompson
Hope
Baker
Hamilton
Mrs Radcliff And Gregory Will Attend Convention
The Frederick Business and Professional Women's Club picnic at Braddock Heights on August 11 featured Miss Irene Caton presiding in Mary Lowe Smith's absence. Delegates Mrs. Robbie Radcliff and Mrs. Mary Gregory were named to attend the regional conference in Bretton Woods New Hampshire September 17 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club of
Frederick
Braddock Heights
Irene Caton
Mary Lowe Smith
Robbie Radcliff
Mary Gregory
Bretton Woods
N. H
United Nations Assembly
Eleanor Everhart
Miss Caton
Elsie Wolfe
13 Year Old Boy Rides 42 Miles to Frederick
Thirteen year old Lewis Springirth set out from Washington on a 20 inch bike to visit his mother on Key avenue in Frederick. He completed the 42 mile journey in about nine hours arriving at his mother’s home about nine p m. Frederick police noted his stamina when informed of the ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Springirth
Henry Springirth
Washington
Henry Springiith
Key Avenue
Frederick
Lewis
Frederick City
Nine Killed Over Weekend In Maryland Crashes
The weekend saw nine deaths on Maryland highways. incidents spanned Forestville, Andrews Field, Upper Marlboro, Freder ck, Perryville, Carroll and Baltimore areas. Victims included Edward James of Hickory NC and Thomas Stevens of Buffalo NY.
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Maryland
Forestville
Washington
Marlboro Pike
Andrews Field
Thomas Andrews Stevens
Buffalo
N.Y
David A. Viers
Bellspring
U. S. 301
Upper Marlboro
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Headon
Edward R. James
Hickory
N. C
Monocacy River
Frederck
William N. Keller
Buckeystown
Matthew J. Robertson
Philadelphia
U. S. 40
Perryville
Edward N. Delphey
Union Bridge
Carroll County
Untonville
Robert C. Shaw
Glenville
L. G. Fitzpatrick
Barstow
Prince Frederick
Baltimore
Anniversary of Rev Clarence McGaha and wife observed
Rev Clarence McGaha and wife celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the Germantown Church of God parsonage near Cascade. A large group of friends and parishioners attended. Rev C H Barr spoke on life stewardship. gifts and a purse of silver dollars were given. They wed August 23 in Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McGaha
Germantown
MecGaha
Hagerstown
Conrad Clever
The
Reformed Church
Three A`s Of Hospital Auxiliaries Form In Frederick
The Audliary formed at a meeting August 7 at Mrs. Byron D White s home with Mrs Hodgson becoming the first president at the August 28 organizational meeting in Elm Street School The Maryland Association of Hospital Auxiliaries and the American Hospital Association division of hospital auxiliaries include membership The Frederick unit adopted the nationally recognized badge of volunteer hospital service the cherry red smock The group aims to interpret the hospital to the community promote goodwill cooperate with the director and provide volunteer services and financial aid Their first project raised 6500 from Snow Ball toward an 11500 air conditioning project for operating rooms The auxiliary also aided hospital staff and patients through various activities and projects and plans another annual Snow Ball in December The meeting noted initial skepticism from hospital staff but gratitude for voluntary service and strong support from the Governing Board and staff The event occurred at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Blue and Grey room with Drs A A Pearce and E P Thomas in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron D. White
Elm Street
Maryland Association of Hospital Auxiliaries
American Hospital Association
Division of Hospital Auxiliaries
Maryland
Frederick
Hodgson
Aubiilary
Glee Club
American Legion
Aunliary
John Culler
Widow and Sister of CIO Leader Hurt in Crash
Washington Pa Aug 24 An auto swerved off the highway and plunged over an embankment 30 miles west of Washington seriously injuring Elizabeth Murray 58 widow of Philip Murray and Mary Thompson 68 sister of Murray. A third woman Marie Buck 33 of Pittsburgh had facial lacerations and internal injuries. All were admitted to Washington Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO
Philip Murray
Elizabeth Murray
Mary Thompson
Canonsburg
Murray
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburgh
Marie Biick
Auto Collision Damages Reported in East Second Street Crash
A collision on East Second Street Tuesday around 7:25 PM caused about 100 in damage to two cars. Charles William Simmons of Route 1 Frederick was parked when his 1836 Plymouth struck Evelyn Olive Bell of Washington Street driving a 1953 Chevrolet westbound. No charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
Charles William Simmons
Route 1
Frederick
Evelyn Olive Bell
Washington Street
Simmons
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Ernest Nance
FBI
Leland V. Boardman
Nance
Charlies White
Boardman
Anthony R. Hren
Steelton
Charlotte Patricia Johnson
Harrisburg
Earl Calvin Mummmert
Hanover
Mary Rebecca How
Windsor
Bull J. Bennetts
Georgia Faye George
Court News
Willam H. Freed
Robert S. Lengel
Emory F. Stottlemyer
Guy T. Frushour
Emory F .Stottlemyer
Nicholas E. Leakins
Nicholas E. Leakins, Jr
Brookville
Photosy Srank Keefer
Mack
Independent Hose Co
Canada
Texas
Kanieee
Mrs. Radcliff
Gregory
Salt Lake City
Willard Smith
Christine
Star 4-H
Charlotte Remsberg
Dorothy Remsberg
Fair Booth
Mary Alice Cissel
Vannie White
Rachel Remsberg
Paul Remsberg
John M. McInerney
Montgomery County Tuberculosis Association Board of Directors
Association
County Health Department
Ao Nursing Home
Marylander
Brook Grove
Cedar Haven
Eventide
Alta Vista
Waverly
Mapie Lane
Friendship
I Russell
Asbury
Jolliffes
Cedarcroft
Kalis
Sunnoysside
Moodys
Kensington Gardens
Oak Haven
Landon C.burns
West
Burns
Colorado A. and
M. College
Fort Collins
Colo
University of Maryland
Grand Cantoon
Brice Canyon
Black Forest
South Dakota
A’s of Hospital
Phil Murray
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