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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1951
Page
4
A Bowery derelict nicknamed second plate Roland turns misfit at a literary party into a supposed genius by mimicking pretentious talk. He learns grooming but is finally ousted when the crowd sees through the act. The tale ends with a moral about sticking to a talent.
The piece argues that aging trends, while alarming to pessimists, bring market potential in elder needs. It cites public health gains, cites St Petersburg Florida as an example treating elders as customers, and notes A Grant Hooper’s appointment to the National Association of County Officials Board of Consultants for 1951-52.
Local items recall a large bank barn near Petersville burned with surrounding buildings, a $4000 loss. Washington Camp No 17 A of A held an enthusiastic meeting as Dr H F Getz Endanner spoke. Two more B and O freight wrecks disrupted traffic near Sykesville and Bartholows with July and August totals rising. The mayor and aldermen eyed paving East gutter South Market street and hosted a civic repast at Willard Keller’s home. A M Isanogle named assistant principal at Frederick Male High School replacing W B Stottlemyer who moves to Waynesboro Pa.
Approximately 1,100 students expected at Frederick High School this year with 300 to 400 seniors. Harvey S. Clem, of Frederick and Washington, caught two sharks in Florida during vacation, one six feet and one five feet. Fred Clayton, former hotel manager at Braddock and noted in Frederick County, died in New York at 72. State Senator Emory L. Coblentz to speak at Braddock Heights song service Sunday night.
A large extended family gathering occurred August 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs John M Smith near Walkersville. Guests listed include Brengle Shober Harris Schultz Staley Hawes Remsburg Fisher Shober Staley etc with many spouses and children from Adams Town to Bethesda and Liberty Town.
The Brandenburg clan schedules its annual reunion this Sunday with morning services at Kemp Town Methodist Church and an afternoon program. A basket lunch will be served at noon.
Know America Today's. Anniversaries and Today in History highlight notable figures born this day including Charles G Finney and Oliver Wendell Holmes. Birthdays list Charles F Kettering Joel Boone Ramone Eaton and others with ages. Today features key events from 1620 to 1949 and a brief horoscope.
The Women's Auxiliary to John R. Webb Post VFW marked its fifth anniversary with a dinner at the post home on Sunday August 19. State and local VFW officials attended as Fern Nelson led the program and Marie Schleicher gave the invocation.
The Frederick Alpha Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi celebrated its second anniversary with a dinner in the Pine Room at the Hotel Frederick followed by a theater party. Miss Joan Shane led arrangements with attendees including Miss Rita Klipp and Mrs. Eric C. Paddock.
A Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee report suggests General Eisenhower likely remains in his post to strengthen Allied unity against the Soviet threat. Some argue a White House run could help domestic cohesion, while others fear shifting him from Europe would harm his candidacy and Europe’s security.
Washington reports government scientists plan a fresh series of detonations at the Nevada testing site near Las Vegas. The Atomic Energy Commission says off site radiation will be monitored and previous tests show radiation levels remain far below harmful limits. Five blasts occurred last January and February, with speculation about atomic artillery shells.
The Forest Grove W S C held its regular meeting at the church with Mrs. Edward Davis presiding and two visitors attending. Miss Ernestine Page led a program on The Last For Which The First Was Made, and the sunshine gift was won by Miss Page. Next gathering is September 7 at 8 pm. The Frederick Junior Woman’s Club held a picnic at Yellow Springs with about twenty five members and guests. Mrs. W Edward Messick presided and Mrs. Howard R Cole organized arrangements.
Deeds were recorded for several property transfers. Hamilton Homes, Inc. buys a residence at 635 Grant Place for about $13,500 from Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Beveridge. Roy L. Boyer sells to Oscar D. Kline the property at 214 East Fifth Street for about $5,000. Casper J. Behr, Sr. sells to Melvin F. Anthony about three quarters acre with improvements in Singanore district for around $5,500. Grace R. Poole sells six building lots in the Rosedale subdivision to Catoctin Estates, Inc. for about $2,500. Keefer M. Koogle sells to Hamilton Homes, Inc. two lots on Grant Place for around $1,600.
The Charles T. and Susan Johnson Duvall descendants gathered August 26 at Fishing Creek Park for a reunion. After dinner a youth group sang selections led by Mrs. Herbert Duvall, with many relatives, including Preston Duvall and others from Frederick Westminster Taneytown Baltimore and nearby towns, listed among attendees.
Allen Thomas hosts a quiet 4:30 wedding at Longview Farm in Martinsburg W V with Sarah Baker, daughter of Mrs Franklin C Thomas. Benoni Dawson Allnutt of Dawsonville Montgomery County is the groom. The ceremony was by Rev Dr Samuel R Diehl with a flower girl and two attendants. They plan a home in Dawsonville after a trip to New England and Nova Scotia.
The column lists residents returning from Atlantic City and traveling Southern states, a birthday anniversary for Rev. William C Royal, and attendance at conferences and summer programs. It mentions Hood College students, volunteers in Chicago, family visits in Baltimore and Burkittsville, new births in Frederick, and assessments staff heading to Ocean City for a Maryland association meeting. Also noted are larceny bond postings and a German Roman site with clay floor tiles in Wiesbaden Arsur Moselle.
The Garden Club of Frederick invites entries for its Fall Flower Show to be held Thursday September 6 from 2 to 9 p.m. and Friday September 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom. Open and invitational classes cover roses chrysanthemums dahlias asters zinnias marigolds gladiolus snapdragons cosmos petunias and more with all entries grown by exhibitors.
Among the sick at the Church Home and Hospital Baltimore is Mr J H Gambrill Jr of Court Street undergoing treatment. Mr Paul E Fogle has left Page Memorial Hospital Luray Virginia to convalesce at home of Mr and Mrs James Russell Fogle 119 West Fourth Street. Mr Fogle was injured in a fatal auto accident near Shenandoah Virginia August 19 and a Frederick High School teacher hopes to report when classes begin. Mrs Wilbur Culler was moved from University Hospital Baltimore to her home near Fengaville Tuesday morning. Reber C Garst Frederick Route 1 entered University Hospital Baltimore Tuesday for an operation to be performed that morning. Garst was taken to Baltimore by his nephew Glenn Rhoderick Route 1 after x ray at a doctor’s office and ordered to the hospital.
The Dern family reunion gathered Sunday at Gambrill State Park tea room with entertainment by Katheryn Trost and many relatives from Keymar Reisterstown Sykesville Frederick Thurmont and other towns. The event featured recordings song and tap dances as guests shared greetings and memories. The day showcased family fellowship and a lengthy guest list across multiple Maryland towns.
Cumberland workers at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. will meet this week to elect a wage negotiation committee. The move aims to organize talks on pay scales and labor conditions at the plant.
A short list of new titles includes Audubon Waterfowl Guide by Richard H. Pough covering water birds of North America. Famous American Athletes of Today by Frank Walman profiles notable figures. Fundamentals of Clothing and Textiles by May Evans, We the American People by Marguerite A. Stewart. Also noted are works on immigration history and a Mechanical Engineer Handbook edited by Lionel Marl.
A year old woman watching a car jump curb in Lower East Side New York collapsed from fright and died after a car pinned a 13 year old girl Antoinette Carud against a wall. The crowd dispersed as police freed occupants Alberto Medina and his brother Fernando after the incident.
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