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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1954
Page
2
The October drop of two tenths of a percent in the cost of living marks the third consecutive decrease in the United States. About 1,390 workers in automobile aircraft and farm machinery contracts will see wages fall by one cent an hour, while most citizens enjoy a modest velvet decline.
Mrs Dudley P Glick signs a note from Frederick dated December 6 thanking The News for prompt coverage of the Parents Committee For Better Education in Frederick meeting. The letter urges preventing a future of employing high school graduates as teachers for their children.
Fifty years ago on December 9 1904 a large safe at Farmers Trust Baltimore branch was blown open by burglars but money was not taken. The blast wrecked desks tore plaster and glass while residents awoke Nimrod Nicodemus fired a pistol from his hotel room as others followed. the burglars fled. The safe held between four and five thousand dollars. County commissioners plan a model road section on the New Market to Monrovia route costing five to six thousand dollars with half funded by the state. A false fire alarm fueled by rivalry disrupted one day as steamers drawn by horses proved insufficient for a heavy load. Master Marvin Shirley was injured after slipping from a sled. Cattle shipments into Frederick county continue with strong dealer demand.
Twenty years ago notes recount the Frederick County Board of Education proposing a public school budget of £338,59474 for 1935, a figure about $2,009 below the prior year. The column also covers light snow, freezing temperatures, a bicycle accident injuring a child, and editorials condemning Huey Long’s influence at Louisiana State University.
Multiple deaths reported including Jeannette A. McCaig 83 of Frederick. Anna Marie Schuoler 75 of Frederick. Charles Calvin Carson 61 of Adams County. Lee W. Baker 84 near Libertiesburg. Walter Bruce Hackley 62 of Stewartstown. Paul Lewis Beall 58 of Laytonsville. Notices detail survivors, funeral plans, and burial locations across Maryland and nearby towns.
Shirley May Lewis of Daisy and Allen Edmund Brown of Daisy were married November 27 at Calvary Methodist Church Sit Airy. Rev W DeWitt Dickes officiated. The couple, both Montgomery Ward employees and Lisbon High School graduates, honeymooned in New York City and will reside in Daisy.
Mrs Laura Eleanor Staub wife of J Marshall Staub longtime Braddock Heights resident died Wednesday at Vindobona Convalescent and Nursing Home after almost two years illness She was 36 born in Burkittsville November 21 1898 daughter of John Jacob and Ella Jane Hightman active in Red Cross WWII real estate investor and launderette founder with her husband resided at Casa Loma since 1934 Surviving husband a sister and several relatives Funeral at 230 Friday at 106 East Church Street with interment Mt Olivet Cemetery Flowers omitted contributions to Cancer Fund
Charles Counts Grand Jury in Plata reports 14 new witnesses, seven heard today, with several named by the FBI. Investigators probe alleged vote buying during the November election in White Plains area and surrounding counties. State Sen. James Vontar linked in, FBI partial report cited. Weathered drought notes and turnout near record lows.
The funeral of Tlenry M Stam bauch was held Tuesday at two o'clock with services at the Thurmont funeral home led by Rev Elmer R Andrews. Pallbearers included Louis Jones Luther Albaugh Robert Ford Irvin Brandt Paul Crumbacker Naeman Marmon. Burial in Limited Brethren cemetery. The funeral of Charles Brrwell Hendrs Urbana died early last Monday was held from the funeral home at 106 East Church Street Wednesday at 2 with Christian Serene services conducted by Mrs Nova Jane Rahe. Interment was private.
Multiple individuals from local areas are listed as patients or recently discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Names include Mr J R Brubaker of Trail Avenue, Mr Wallace Austin, Mr Harry Lease, Mr Harry L Yinger, and Mrs Hare Susder, with notes on recent admissions, procedures, and convalescence at home or at relatives’ residences in Baltimore and Urbana.
Kansas City report cites Averell Harriman and Paul Butler urging Democrats to hold President Eisenhower accountable for the actions of his aides and the administration. Butler vows to speak out on governance deficiencies while praising Eisenhower's military work but criticizing civil leadership. Former President Truman backs Democratic control as beneficial for the nation's welfare.
Vatican City Pope Pius XII, fatigued by yesterday's Marian Year rites, slept poorly and showed emotional tiredness. The blessing he gave via Vatican radio lasted two minutes in two sessions from his sickroom. The 79 year old pontiff, bedbound since December 2 for a stomach ailment, began to rise with support from his doctor and resumed partial meals, eating two eggs and small semi solid foods.
The Danish Defense Ministry says it dismissed the army inspector general of infantry Gen Carl Moerresee for unfitness and shifted the academy chief Col Thyre Johansen. Five academy cadets were expelled after meeting with Erik Laerum, the Danish volunteer commander who fought with German forces against the Russians.
Mr and Mrs C Rudell Low of Gaithersburg Route 1 receive congratulations on the birth of an eighth child Rebekah Ysonne at Montgomery County General Hospital on Dec 7. Chester F Summers of Myersville is noted as the newborn’s grandfather. Mr and Mrs Melvin Oden Jr of Wilson Place announce the birth of Darrel Ross at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Nov 26. Ming Jean Gordon War field Marr iottsville and Myr Gordon War field celebrate the birth of a son Malcolm White War field on Dec 2 at Frederick Memorial Hospital named after his maternal grandfather Malcolm White.
Vienna reports Communist Poland announced a government shakeup within the Public Safety Ministry. Warsaw confirms a voters boycott in 11 districts kept red candidates from reaching the minimum vote threshold.
Roger W Babson lauds S L Avery's 80 years guiding Montgomery Ward. He argues Ward’s model blends store and bank assets, notes Ward’s vast cash and assets, and advises investors to keep cash reserves. He warns of parking issues hurting local merchants and cites mail order as a major driver trading against downtown shops.
The Shenandoah 4-H Club held its monthly meeting at the Friendship Fire Company hall where Christmas plans and next year’s activities were discussed. Thanksgiving visitors included Randolph and family from McLean, Va. and Ernest Erman and family. A Saturday night auto accident near Shenandoah bridge injured driver M Rax Schulz of Harpers Ferry with a broken nose. car occupants Stanley Shumaker and John Cooper were uninjured. Other Thanksgiving guests visited Bolivar and nearby towns, with several families hosting or visiting across Camp Hill, Chambersburg, and Shepherdstown.
Dr Gaylord P Hartwell of the University of Pennsylvania spoke at Hood Tuesday on how physics may shape future travel and power. He cited portable mini televisions, limited advances in surface transport, nuclear submarines with long underwater ranges, and air travel challenges. He emphasized nuclear fuel for energy, noting a pound could yield vast work but engines to burn it and efficient electricity conversion are still needed.
A long list of weekend guests and local happenings includes Mrs John Valentine and sons Marshallton Del Rev W A Wade Lovettsville Va and Mrs Anna Smith Wanover Pa visiting Mrs Mod Ray and Mr and Mrs Harry Lawson. Washington and Charles Town people marked holidays with family and friends. The Dahlins celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at Camp Jul Nov 26 with about fifty guests from Washington Fredericksburg Martinsburg W Va and Charles Town. Other items mention travels to wintering quarters Linwood Pa Havre de Grace and New Brunswick, a family birthday party for Fase Rowland, and Air Force transfers to Keesler AFB Mississippi.
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