The News 1954 Frederick Publication Dec 2
A brief historical notice from a Frederick Maryland newspaper dated Thursday December 2 1954. It lists publication origins subscription rates and mailing details including prices for month three months six months and year with a note of Second Class matter and Audit Bureau of Circulation membership.
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M@BAT SOUTHERN PTG
MFG. CO
North Court St
Frederick
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Armistice Violations on POWs by China Spark Outcry
The armistice pledged China would exchange all POWs. The US named 526 missing Americans and demanded their return. China now says fifteen Americans have been imprisoned as spies, including crew survivors and civilian employes, violating the armistice terms. The piece argues warning about Communist treachery and the need for constant vigilance.
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China
Korea
United States
Japan
Letters To Editor Suggestion On Dam At Reservoir
A reader from Frederick argues that the Fishing Creek reservoir area now exposed as dry land could be enlarged by excavating while dry. He notes thousands of cubic yards of earth could be removed economically and urges the city to pursue increasing the lake volume. Also includes Santa letters received by the News listing several local children and addresses.
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Fishing Creek
Frederick
Jack H. Goodman
Music Dept. Head Heard By Rotarians
Rotary luncheon featured Dr. E Harold Geer head of music at Hoad College discussing hymn origins and sacred music evolution. He traced liturgical roots from Latin and Roman Catholic rites through Luther and Calvin influences to modern hymnals.
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Herb” Heston
Hoad College
E. Harold Geer
Geer Lomesto
Lake Erie
Albion
Vassar Colleges
Vassar College Choir
American Guild of Organists
Geer
Martin Luther
Roger Willard
Rotary
Francis Scott Rex Hotel
Henry Barton
Annapolis
Ray Kilwallins
York
Tony Cincotta
Brunswick
Ray Showalter
Bridgewater
Arthur Scott
Westminster
James Cambrill
Richard Detrich
Philadelphia
Showalter
Robert Strickler
Myersville
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago items note United Fire Company directors signing an agreement with Eugene Sponseller to supply two horses for three months to draw engines to all fires. Gilfish breeders shift stock to city dealers, with M H Hoke shipping about 6000 fish. The new wing at Frederick City Hospital nears completion but will not open this month. most beds occupied by the hospital’s friends. Mrs William D Hales reports city hall rewiring nearly finished with a new switchboard arriving soon.
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United Fire Company
Eugene Sponseller
Sponseller
M. H. Hoke
Walkersville
Frederick City Hospital
Rousseau
Brish Bros
West Patrick Street
Doli Bros
Bible Thoughts Excerpt Quoted Verse in Ad Card
A small verse from Proverbs appears on a pamphlet or card noting that a virtuous or diligent person maintains prosperity, symbolized by a candle not going out. The line emphasizes persistence and prudent conduct as a personal trait. The item resembles a religious or devotional snippet used in a periodical or storefront display.
Unclear Passage on Sacrifice and Will
Fragmentary biblical excerpt discusses offerings to the Lord and the contrast between desire and deed. It cites Leviticus 19 5 and a hostile remark about Richard Bay ier, noting God judges intent over empty acts. The text blends scripture with a disputed assertion about will versus deed.
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Richard Bay Ier
Former county official named clerk to county commissioners
Archlevy R. Moleworth of Mt Airy was named clerk to the County Commissioners at their organization meeting. E Austin James, local attorney, named attorney and Guy Anders, county constable. Flood damage widespread with washed bridges and impassable roads. Middletown valley flooded as Catoctin Creek overflowed from Wolfsville to Lander. Pomona Grange favors publishing relief roll names and salaries semiannually. Miss Alice Kerrigan of Emmitsburg wed George Q. Paxson Jr in a ceremony at Foreat Glen.
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Archlevy R. Moleworth
Mt. Airy
E Austin James
Guy Anders
Middletown Valley
Wolfsville
Lander
Pomona Grange
Alice Kerrigan
Emmitsburg
George Q. Paxson
Charles O Rosensteel
Market Prices Report Wheat and Corn Quotes
Market prices listed for Barles and hy. Wheat and hy. Corn show figures with news rate at $1.15 and additional entries noted as SL95 and $700. The fragment indicates commodity pricing but lacks complete items or totals.
Wedding at Poolesville in candlelit Methodist church
Miss Roberta Lee Williams daughter of G E Williams Poolesville and Edward Cleon Chauncey Jr son of E C Chauncey Alexandria Va wed Wednesday at eight in Poolesville Methodist church Rev David Winfrey officiated The church was lit by candles and winter white flowers The bridal party wore formal gowns and the bride carried a lace prayer book bouquet. reception followed in church social rooms The bride recently trained as a nurse at Frederick Memorial Hospital and works at NIH Bethesda The groom, a graduate of Augusta Military Academy, serves as a staff sergeant in the USAF at Bolling AFB Washington, D C
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Roberta Lee Wiliams
G. E. Wiliams
Poolesvile
Edward Cleon Chauncey, Jr
E. C. Chauncey
Alexandrya, Va
Poolesville Methodist Church
David Winfrey
Mendelssohn
Jace
Monac
Frances Mae Poole
Paoplesville
Betty Heflin
Poolesville
Barbara Knill
Seumas
Kathryn Gracza
Silver Spring
Linda Mae Poole
James R. Roberson
Arlington, Va
John R Roberson
Arlington
Thomas W. Love-lace
Alexandria
John E. Cowling
Frederick Memorial Hospital School
Theft charge after cash laden suspect in custody
In Baltimore Emile P Gow a 58 year old factory worker was arrested and charged with stealing 3. Police found total cash 495 dollars five deposit books showing 10 000 dollars an uncashed 42 check six 25 bonds in his money belt along with jam crackers toothbrush iodine bandages and cotton. Gow claims he cashed a supermarket check and dropped a five on the floor Gow allegedly pocketed it and fled. He denies the theft charge.
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Baltimore
Emile P Gow
Hoffman Toll Police
Gow
Tri-State Packers Open Annual Meeting in Baltimore
About 800 representatives from Maryland New Jersey Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Virginia gathered for the TriState Packers Association annual convention with Gov McKeldin welcoming luncheon speakers from FEOR Willkie Harold Kathian and local officials. Budget officials say Baltimore County faces higher costs but will not raise personal property taxes. Manufacturers produce over 100 types of iron and steel goods.
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Baltimore
Cannon
TriState Packers
Acsa
V Mckeldin
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
Virginia
FE OR Willkie
Naliakal Canners Assn
Harold Kathian
Preston
Vote To Censure McCarthy Begins Prolonged National Debate
Washington dispatch quotes Roger Babson and David Lawrence on a U S Senate censure vote targeting McCarthy. The piece argues the action could spark a long partisan rift, fuel an independent anti McCarthy movement, and influence future investigations and elections across both parties. It also quotes Babson on a 50 year outlook and reflects on postwar political dynamics and leadership themes.
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McCarthy
Babson
U.S
David Lawrence
Washington
United States
Senate
South
America
Congress
Byrd
Virginia
Florida
Claude Pepper
la Follette
Wisconsin
Visitors Enjoy Frederick County Homemakers Open House
Christmas spirit fills East Church as Frederick County Homemakers Club hosts its annual Open House in Santa's Workshop. Visitors tour workshops showcasing candy making, candle crafts, furniture refinishing, tin art, and tailored garments with Santa and Mrs Santa. The event runs daily with sessions 1 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm through Friday.
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East Church
Frederick County
Homemakers Club
Church Street Scchool
Santa
William E Jackson
Mes
J. Bernard Jones
Prospect Club
Bs 4
Moe
David Winger
Braddock Club
Donald Henson
George Ahalt
Myersville Club
Fredenck Memorial Hospital
Iva Hartman
Bart Kelly
Weldon Harper
Bride Roma Carey Weds Joseph Gordon At First Methodist Brunswick
Miss Roma Marlene Carey and Joseph Franklin Gordon were married Friday evening November 26 at the First Methodist Church in Brunswick. Rev. Clarence Beard officiated with a recital by Mrs. Donald Sullivan preceding the ceremony. The couple plans to reside at the bride’s home after a Florida wedding trip.
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First Methodist
Brunswick
Roma
Marlene Carey
George Follax
Joseph Franklin Gordon
Norman Gordon
Rohrersville
Clarence Beard
Donald Straiiman
Donald Sullivan
Jace
Kate Gladstone
Brunswich
Truda Arvin
Jean Fricke
Baltimore
Lauren Norris
Mr. Gordon
Donald Wand
Keedesville
James Manuel
Nick Dascenzio
Gordon
Washington
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Florida
Gorton
Brunswick High School
Strayer College
Navy Department
Boonsboro High School
Baltimore and Olvo Railroad
Branswitk
Weddings Fabrney Gaither and Fahrney Wed in Richmond
Miss Lillian V Gaither and Robert M Fahrney of Braddock Heights were married Wednesday at Centenary Methodist Church Richmond. They will spend an indefinite time in Florida. Also announced is the marriage of Mrs Sonia Weener and Ned G Levien in New York City on Monday November 29. they reside at 212 Lindbergh Avenue.
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Fabrney
Gaither
Lillian V. Gaither
Robert Mr. Fahrney
Braddock
Centenary Methodist Church
Richmond
J. J. Rives
Trinity Methodist Church
Florida
Levien
Weener
Sonia Weener
City
Ned G
Signature consistency on 10 Baltimore voting cards
A handwriting expert testified that 10 signature cards in Baltimore's 4th District were signed by the same person using same ink and pen. The district's winner, Harry A. Cole, holds a 37 vote lead over incumbent Bernard S. Melnicove. Melnicove plans to contest. If Cole prevails, he would be the first Black state senator.
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Baltimore
Arthur PL Myers
Harry A. Cole
Bernard S. Melntcove Melnicove
Cole
Senate
Test Tube Explodes Injuring Four Pupils at School
In Ridley Park High School Chester Pennsylvania a chemical filled test tube exploded in a study hall yesterday injuring four pupils Gordon Ziegler and Thomas Stiles both 16 were seriously hurt by flying glass John Pierson and Betty Clark also 16 were treated for minor cuts Officials said the tube was held under a desk by an unnamed pupil with no explanation of how the chemicals were obtained.
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Chester
Ridley Park High School
Gordon Ziegler
Thomas Stiles
John Pierson
Betty Clark
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