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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1954
Page
2
The 1953 peak of $1 708 per person remains a benchmark as 1954 shows total individual income running just under the prior year’s first half. Officials from the Department of Commerce say stabilization and a late-year rise could push 1954 to equal or exceed the 1953 record, with this year ahead of all others aside from 1953.
The Exchange Club of Frederick thanks The News for generous cooperation with the first annual Model Air Meet. The event would not have been a success without readers' support and the assistance provided will help the service grow for the community in future years. Paul R. Whipp, Assistant Secretary, Frederick, Aug. 27.
TV cameras beam from Varsity Stadium as Ottawa and Toronto launch the Big Four with 12 man teams and five point touchdowns. NBC expects millions to watch the 2 p.m. EDT kickoff while 20,000 fans attend. Canadian experts note small early differences and emphasize a wide open game appealing to U S viewers. The 13th man is a wingback player and the offense must gain 10 yards in three downs with no timeouts except for injuries or certain fakes. The field runs 110 yards with a 55 yard line.
Fifty years ago notes from August 28 describe Mrs Clark Fisher of New York traveling by a special touring car after a railroad accident left her unable to ride trains. The Boys Temperance Association heard Mrs Bruce Douglas speak on Daniel. A sawmill owned by Geo W Peters on Bennetts Creek near Park Mills was destroyed by fire burning coffins. Horsemen from afar attended Carlos de Garmendia sale at Tuscarora Stock Farm at the Fair Grounds. The Ladies of the Home for the Aged planned an outing to Braddock next week.
The column notes a Department of Commerce unit finds Frederick has fewer VA count properties than similar sized cities. It mentions the State Roads Commission inviting bids for a single span steel truss bridge over Catoctin Creek on Burkittsville Midlletown Road, replacing a 40 year old structure. Also referenced are Casper E. Cline Jr. and family in New York and Atlantic City, John Landis recovering from appendicitis, and an overnight low of 49 degrees observed.
Obituary notices list Mrs Lucy Medora Schroeder of 211 South Market street who died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a month of illness at age 76, with funeral at il o'clock Tuesday at Mt Olivet cemetery. Mrs Lucy Kepler Willard of 701 RooseMont avenue died Friday at 8 30 p m after weeks illness, age 72, with services Monday at 2 30 p m at Mt Olivet. Harry Jacob Haupt of Middletown died at Frederick Memorial Hospital Friday after short illness, age 54, survived by widow Ethel Moser Haupt and a son James H. Haupt. Mrs M Alice Devilbiss 91 of New Windsor vicinity died Friday night after two weeks illness, survived by four children and two brothers, with funeral Monday 11 a m at New Windsor. Addie M Sinnott widow of James M Sinnott of Baltimore, sister of C Grant Delphey, to have brief services Monday in Baltimore and Union Bridge. Ernest Green Dodge 84 of Washington died Friday at Braddock Heights, former government examiner and treasurer of retired civil employees group, survived by wife and daughter. Ira McDuell Staley 84 of Burkittsville died Friday afternoon, prominent farmer, survived by wife Myfile Algeo Ruch Staley.
Seven Staley children listed with survivors including siblings in Virginia Tennessee and Knoxville. Funeral arrangements set for Monday at St. Mark's cemetery with H. Feete and Brother directing. plus memorials for Biagio Bellassai and Thelma Penley with services in Frederick Troy and Grenville and burial in St. Mary's Mount Olivet.
Funeral services for Charles FE Virts former Lovettsville postmaster are set for 3 o clock this afternoon at the R E Brown Funeral Home instead of Sunday as first announced. The service is conducted in EST and marks the community farewell to a longtime local official.
Frederick residents were urged by Edward J. Danzhere ty to teach safety rules before children ride bikes. He stressed proper bike condition, proper fit, and front lights with rear reflectors for night riding. The Frederick Optimist Club and City Police handle bicycle registration and safety emblems. A talent show by the Tan Tis club at Camp Greentop was announced for Monday with prior events noted and a donation to the emergency polio fund. Australian bushmen eat ants cicadas caterpillars and snake meat in their diet.
Washington column argues congressional campaigns differ from presidential races with voters voting against the party in power. It notes the White House has not energized party workers and predicts Democrats may win Congress by a negative swing, urging stronger party strategy and attacks on Democratic records.
Boyle Column notes Southampton’s summer idyll disturbed by bikini clad visitors and shorts. Locals object to attire seen as vulgar amid wealth, debating a $10 ordinance to curb skimpy dress and preserve village dignity. Public meeting planned to consider enforcement.
The Frederick Community Concert Association is renewing memberships while launching a new airwave series. Half hour music appreciation broadcasts air Tuesday and Thursday from 1 30 to 2 at local station. Mrs Shirley Braungart hosted inaugural programs featuring National Symphony and Toscanini conducted works.
A surprise bridal shower was held at the home of Mrs. Talmadge Cecil on Jefferson Street extended in honor of Miss Beatrice Geesey who will wed Travers Burdette in September. Guests included Frederick residents and hostesses assisted by Mrs. Clarence Heffner and Mrs. Alvie Shelton.
Side Glances records multiple birth announcements at Frederick Memorial Hospital including daughters for Mrs. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Harshman. It notes West Point area travels by J Emmett Shepard and others, extended visits from Thurmont residents, and a Korea service reference for Lt. Col. Hood. Several families report vacations in Canada, Maine, and Florida and travel to Gettysburg hospital births.
Among the sick in Frederick and surrounding towns several residents recover from surgery and illness at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Guilford Nursing Home. Sgt Richard E Houck, son of Union Bridge residents, receives a certificate of achievement in Korea with the 56th Engineer Construction Battalion A. Business and social notes include ITC Address Club speaker William Hill of Walkersville and a visit by Miss Sarah Firor from Berea College to her grandfather in Berea. Market prices list grains and barley with figures for wheat corn and barley.
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