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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1954

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2

Deaths Ezra Harp and others in Frederick County notices

Funeral services were held Sunday for Ezra Floyd Harp who died at his home in Miami Oklahoma aged 81 born in Wollisville son of Hezekiah and Mary Harp. He taught school in Frederick county farmed sang bass and played in Wolfsville band moved to Oklahoma 40 years ago survived by wife Cora six children and grandchildren brothers Edward Harp Sr and Roger Harp Ton Harp Civce H Harp. Infant child died at Lackland AFB Hospital. Marshall Nusbaum died at 86 former farmer survived by wife Maude daughter Gladys Bond son Chester Nusbaum five grandchildren two great grandchildren brother C Edgar Nusbaum. 4-H girls meet Brunswick Christmas party at Fellowship Hall Methodist church with Betsy Lovington and Mrs Hightman.

Ezra Floyd Harp Miami Okla Wollisville Hezekiah and Mary ‘Hessong Harp Frederick County Wolfsville Oklahoma Virgie Lovell Harp Cora Edward B. Harp, Sr Rodger C. Harp Hagerstown Ton Harp Civce H. Harp Salford Del Marshall N. Nubaum Marshall N. Nusbaum Sam's Creek New Windsor Iale Isalan Margaret Naul Nusbaum Bethel Methodist Church Jennie Buckey Nusbaum Maude Stein Nusbaum Gladys Bond Reisterstown Chester M. Nusbaum C. Edgar Nusbaum Lewis Robson Bethel Cemetery D. D. Hartzler and Son Brunswick Fellowship Hall Methodist Church Curry

The Hard Way in Crisis Decisionmaking

The piece praises President Eisenhower for choosing patient, cautious diplomacy over impulsive action amid the imprisonment of U.S. airmen by Chinese forces. It emphasizes exhausting all options, including United Nations efforts, to pursue peace and avoid war, acknowledging the burden of war on families.

United States Eisenhower United Nations Korea

Marriage Of The Sciences In Medical Research

A new medical research institute named the New England Institute for Medical Research will apply physical sciences to human disease. Chemical and physical techniques will be used and radioactive tracers will study dilute biological materials to overcome chemical study limitations and broaden the field. High hopes for new treatments and cures are expressed.

New England Institute For Medical Research Dory Gelie

Plea to Save Jug Bridge Scenic Landmark

Alice O Thomas appeals to readers and Governor McKeldin to preserve Jug Bridge area. She recalls its destruction, recalls O Connor’s scenic attraction promise, and urges keeping the site clean and storage free as Linganore Ridge looms nearby.

Jug Bridge Dr. Ranck Frederick O'Conor Jug Bridge Homemakers Club State Roads Commission McKeldin Onis Alice OO Thomas Daniel J, Thomas Mennaties of Eed

Red China Questions US Involvement In Islands Battle

A soggy report asks whether the US fleet would join a Red capture of Chiang Kai-shek’s offshore islands near Formosa. It notes the range of nationalist island bases from Quemoy to Tachien and ponders what outposts Washington would retain for Formosa’s protection.

Chi Kaishek Chiang Formosa United States Washington Quemoy Tachens

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

A 1904 recap notes a false fire alarm causing crowds along curbs and engine movements. Women’s Christian Temperance Union discusses non alcoholic medication. County Commissioners hear a petition for a new public road in Kmittshurs district. Membership contest at the WorldA closes with 51 new members and the Green team wins. MRO LOHN GRUMBINE BROWN celebrated his fifty third birthday.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union J. D. Hendrickson Alfred Ritter Bruce Thomas Joseph A. Webbs Kmittshurs The Worlda

Frederick county licenses shuttered by state board

Twenty years ago early winter tightened the scene as the State License Board upheld actions closing down establishments in Frederick under Dr Ira Mc Curdy county license commissioner. The Maryland National Emergency Council under its auspices announced personnel changes and a shift in housing programs as part of county efforts. Frederick Columns tram earned second in the annual Statewide 4 H Poultry Judging contest at Smithsburg Show with Washington county taking first. team members were Roscoe Whipp Ira Poole and James Shaft.

Frederick Ira McCurdy Wade Tous Elf Sir National Hmergency Councor Maryland Frederick Colunts Smithsburg Washinngton County Roscoe Whipp Ira Poole James Shaft

Illness and injuries update at Frederick Memorial Hospital

Among The Sick Ar Harry M Lease at 241 West Patrick street is reported in good condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he is a patient. Ronald E Kling of Braddock Heights injured in an ante accident near Hanover Pennsylvania last Friday is in fairly good condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital this morning. Master Francis Staley of East Second street, critically injured two weeks ago when he ran into the side of an automobile, is slightly improved at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he has been a patient since the accident. James Rogers of 701 Rosemont avenue is in fairly good condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he has been a patient for the past several days. Mrs Earl F Hargett of Biegs avenue is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital admitted Monday for observation and treatment. Mrs Hail Puunan of Janseo ville has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery and is getting along nicely.

Harry M. Lease West Patrick Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Ronald E. Kling Braddock Heights Hanover Francis Staley East Second Street James Rogers Rosemont Avenue Earl F. Hargett Biegs Avenue Hail Puunan Janseoville

Local Captain Gaver Completes Armies Course At Fort Leavenworth

Capt Pierce H Gaver Jr formerly of Frederick and son of Mr and Mrs Pierce H Gaver returns to El Paso after a 10 week course in special arms and services at Fort Leavenworth Eas He is stationed at Fort Bliss Tex and has taught a guided missiles course He will teach in the special arms and services course starting January 1 A West Point graduate from the class of 1948 he previously served three years in Germany with Army Intelligence Field Artillery and Chemical Corps Also noted are twin births to Mr and Mrs Loy Davis Frederick and the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Clifford Marshall Frederick with mother and baby Kenneth Ray Marshall reported to be in good condition and Grace Martin listed as former mother in law Mrs A H Crawford Jr and children Sally Head and David travel from Winchester Va to visit Rev and Mrs Morris Zambrum in Dallas Town Pa during a business trip in York Pa.

Pierce H. Gaver, Jr Frederick Pierce H. Gaver Fort Leavenworth Eas el Paso Tex Gaver Fort Bliss West Point Germany Army Intelligence Field Artillery Chemical Corps Loy Davis Lee Place Frederick Memorial Hospital Donald Loy Darrell Leslie Clifford F. Marshall RFD Kenneth Ray Marshall Marshall Grace Martin Elmer L. Martin A. H. Crawford Sally Head David Winchester Morris Zambrum Dallastown Mr. Crawford York, Pa

Funeral services for John William Bowlus near Middletown

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM at the Middletown funeral home with Rev. Howard McCarney officiating. Pallbearers were Charles Keller Bruce Koogle Glenn Leatherman Frank Sheffer Everett Moser and Miles Delauter. Interment in Lutheran cemetery. Gladhill Co. funeral directors.

John William Bowlus Middletown Howard McCarney Charles Keller Bruce Koogle Glenn Leatherman Frank Sheffer Everett Moser Miles Delauter Lutheran Gladhill Co Sallie Fleming Barnes Erskine Street Takuma Park East Church Street Edward R. Bley Zion Lutheran Church Takoma Park Charles Barnes Raymond Barnes John Barnes Cletus Barnes Guy Dixon James Mottern Mount Cliset M. R. Etchison and Son

Montgomery Seeks 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean

Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, in a prepared statement, signals U S support for keeping the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean with aircraft carriers. He clarifies the move reflects Navy choice, not NATO command pressure, and responds to General Montgomery’s Los Angeles speech warning the era of carrier flight is ending.

Washington 6Th Fleet Mediterranean North Atlantic Treaty Command Montgomery Smith Smiti Mati Daer Smith Thal Aie Anairs Momans Los Angeles

Court News and Marriage License Details Amid Transfers

Court notes list a marriage license for Donald Lee Glass and Agnes Louise Werre l. Bimmuarsbnnna, and multiple property deeds involving Horace Fo Cutsail te do Alfred Cutsail Steve Tancela Hames oo Frederick Inc. to Charles Alarkson and wre, John B Janes and wue to Paul C. Jones, Norman W Wilsin et al to Bernard H. Esworthy and wife. The language includes $10 and $16 sums and mentions Enaish as a founding language context.

Donald Lee Glass Taner Town Agnes Louise Werrell Horace Fo Cutsail Te Do Alfred Cutsail Steve Tancela

Has Red China Committed Act Increase In Of War Holding 13 Americans

Washington report analyzes Eisenhower Korea armistice and U N Charter implications for war powers. It cites Truman policy, Congress authorization debates, and claims Red China’s actions could be an act of war while noting the ongoing unemployment claims in Maryland and state benefit payments for the previous week.

Red China David Lawrence Washington United States Eisenhower Truman United Nations Congress Charter of the U.N Taft Ohio Wheeler Montana Senate Watkins Utah Executive Departments Connally Senate Foreign Relations Committee Department of State Korea Knowland Baltimore Maryland Department of Employment Security ESB

Odds And Ends Rewarded After 30 Years For Mowing Lawn

Theron D. Green, a Frederick resident, was honored with a five pound candy box sent by a Columbus donor who recalled a long unpaid lawn mowing bill from 30 years earlier. The Greens visited Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Green and their family for Thanksgiving, meeting the man who explained the gesture.

Theron D. Green Frederick Green Columbus Mr. Green Brooke

Morison series volume on US Navy WWII operations 1943 44

Socially Salerno Anzio by Morison covers January 1943 to June 1944 and notes Mussolini's fall and Italy's surrender as key war milestones. Frontispiece shows Rear Admiral Hall with Captain Heimer aboard USS Samuel Chase. Heimer, son of a deceased city pastor, presents the Conley family gift to the Library.

Salerno-Anzio Samuel Eliot Morison United States Heimer P. E. Heimer Charles E. Conley, Jr Saturday Evening Post Treasury Roger Butterfield Post Benjamin Franklin William Fawkner Mr. Tutt Scattergood Baines Associated Press Lincnan Sopers Warren H Lewis James Shields Louis Atvllinois Minnesota Missouri Eduis Tunis Ius Colertor Carala G Bradley

Question and Answer Pack on Independence and Nylon Uses

Indonesia issued its declaration of independence in 1944 and sovereignty transferred by the Netherlands in 1949. The first commercial use of nylon was hosiery in 1958, with many uses since. Napoleon’s fate: his son the Duke of Reichssahr died at 21 and was buried in Vienna's Imperial Tomb.

Indonesia Netherlands Napoleon Duke of Reichssahr Vienna

Weddings In Thurmont Announce Simih Knoll Nuptials

Invitations issued for the marriage of Anne Elizabeth Simih to Ralph Jacob Knoll Jr. at St. John s Evangelical Lutheran Church Thurmont on Sunday December 26 at 3 350 p m with a reception at Hillside Farms. Also Cleveland Browns back Paul Brown era star may retire from pro football.

Ross V. Simih Thurmont Anne Elizabeth Ralph Jacob Knoll United States Air Force St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Hillside Farms

Historical Documents Hauled Off By Error

Albany Noy two members of the state historian's staff planned to fly to Mont Rolland Que today to retrieve fifteen thousand pounds of waste paper. They traced thousands of state historical documents hauled off last October by a waste collector hired to remove files from the State Department of Audit and Control. The papers included a 1795 Cayuga treaty, fiscal papers of governors from 1815 to 1830, and early railroad contracts. Dr Albert Corey, state historian, feared many had already been destroyed in the paper reconversion process.

Albany Noy Mont Rolland State Department of Audit and Control Albert Corey

Curfman Will Probate Passes In Orphans Court

The will of Mrs. Cora Esietla Curfman Pleasant was probated in Orphans Court. Bequests include Lucy Mullinin receiving a dropleat table and small glass pitcher. Annie C. Poole gets a sewing machine and other items. Cora M. Holt receives chairs, featherbed, and glassware. Hester C. Pooters gets a studio couch and dinnerware set. Milton M. Poole inherits the estate residue for care and is named executor G Blaine Poole. Will dated February 1949 witnessed by Irene Mulligan H DeLauter and Lillie Z Lenhart admininstratrix of Dennis C Lenhart estate.

Cora Esietla Curfman Pleasant Orphans Court Lucy Mullinin Blaine Poole Annie C. Poole Cora M. Holt Hester C. Pooters William D. Curfman Milton M. Poole G. Blaine Poole Irene Mulligan H. K. DeLauter Lillie Z. Lenhart West Fourth Street Dennis C. Lenhart

WFMD Christmas Party Highlights Local Broadcasting Leaders

Informality marked WFMD annual Christmas party in the Francis Scott Key hotel Weelg wood room Tuesday night as Major Leonard introduced three new WFMD directors Major Laurence Broanard presented Lloyd Dangerfield Jacob Ramsburg and Elmer J Eshelman The event drew staff and guests with talk focused on future service including CBS Christmas programs and Mount St Marys College and Frederick High School Cadets broadcasts

WFMD Weelgwood Francis Scott Key Hotel Monocaty Broadcasting Company Maior Laurence Broanard Lloyd Dangerfield Jacob R. Ramsburg Elmer J. Eshelman Mr. Dangerfield Bowen & Co Bethesda Mr. Ramsburg Frederick County Ar. Eshelman Western Maryland Trust Company Major Leonard CBS Carrsing Mount St. Mary's College Frederick High School Cadets Leonard Dangerfield Ramsburg Eshelman Alan W. Long Ben le Garde George Douwlas John Cooley Thomas Kolb Vat Brandenhere Baird [Farman Lew Wade John Zufall James Redelman Irdin Dunn Charlotte Dunn Gerry Grace Bob Bart Edward Johnson Leo Shank Ray Scott

Poolesville High to Present Play The House Reach

The senior class at Poolesville High School presents The House Reach on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets go on sale at the door. cast includes senior performers with production crew detailing stage and lighting roles.

Poolesville High School

Miss Papermaster Speaks to Frederick Jewish Women

Miss Lucille Papermaster, ex UC staff, told Frederick National Council of Jewish Women members at B Nai rooms about Council Today and developing understanding programs. She described 245 councils nationwide with 100000+ members, nonsectarian work, education, social action, and overseas programs in Paris and Greece, plus scholarships and exchanges. Members approved fundraisers, new treasurer, and upcoming convention in New Orleans.

Lucille Papermaster University of California Frederick Raquiell Om Srtmdis Nm Washington Lee Wachtell Jean Weisman Eegie Nasher The Elks Club William Selzer A. S Elfin Baltimore National Council of Jewish Women New Orleans

Civil Case Heard In Circuit Court In Mt Pleasant

Associate Judge Schnauffer took under advisement a verdict in a civil suit arising from a collision on Marsland 26 in April 1942. Joseph A Giardina sued for damages against Mrs Catherine Flora, who counter-claimed. Damages for two cars and injuries were sought. Rosenstock and Nikirk represented sides.

Patrick MM. Schnauffer Mt. Pleasant Marsland Joseph A. Giardina Insurance Company of Benjamin B. Rosenstock Edwin F. Nikirk

Dr Lennon to Discuss Sea Lampreys at Camp Detrick

Dr Robert E Lennon a Fishery Research Biologist will give the third lecture in the 1954-55 Camp Detrick Research Society series on Thursday at eight p.m. in the Officers Open Mess. The talk The Sea Lamprey in the Great Lakes includes a Kodachrome sound movie. He explains lampreys as jawless primitive vertebrates that pierce fish skin inject anticoagulant and feed on blood, recently invading the Great Lakes via a canal and threatening lake trout.

Robert E. Lennon Fish and Wildife Service U.S. Department of the Interior Camp Detrick Research Society of America Lennon Great Lakes

Methodist Parish Hall meeting recalls Christmas program

The parish hall hosted a Methodist church session on December 3 with a solo by Carolyn Breckenridge and prayers by Rev. Harpard. Miss Margaret Croneburg led business. collections supported the District Parsonage Guild and a children’s fund. Christmas program notes and carols followed, ending with the next meeting January 7. Market prices for wheat and barley listed.

Methodist Church Carolyn Breckenridge Wm. Harpard Margaret Croneburg Children’s Fund Prince of Peace Harry Swomley Irving DeGrange Janice Kehne Joseph Kehnes Darrel Kehne Bernard Hargett Nelson Myers Trving DeGrange Bethlehem

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