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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1954
Page
2
Japan faces a political crisis mirrored by worsening economy. Yoshida resigns before a no confidence vote to back Hatoyama, who favors diplomatic and economic links with Communist states. Japan must export ordia to avert trade deficits, with dollar reserves set to vanish mid 1955 and markets yet unrevealed.
A panel of experts from New York to Kansas declares Santa Claus real and harmless for children and adults. The piece extols Saint Nicholas as a timeless gift giver and a comforting, almost mythic figure, urging belief as a cherished Christmas tradition.
Gettysburg Pa December 15 two men injured in a Tuesday auto crash at Confeder ate avenue and the Emmitsburg road. William W Moose 63 was southbound and tried a left turn. his 1948 sedan collided with Henry Lind Hoke 44 driving north. Moose suffered a broken nose facial lacerations and hip contusions. Hoke had a fractured right knee jaw fracture and tooth loss. Both were admitted to Warner Hospital.
Vatican press office reports Pope Pius XI shows renewed improvement after a period of stagnation. Despite complications from internal bleeding tied to a gastric ailment, the Holy Father’s condition is described as improving as X-ray equipment is prepared in the Vatican apartment.
A source close to the Pope said internal bleeding linked to an ulcer has worsened his weakness over the past three days. He is also reported to be anemic from blood loss as medical staff prepare for an examination ofhis stomach tomorrow.
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission vote extends Safe Driving Day for 17 days through Jan 1 1955. Aim to cut deaths and injuries after last year’s holiday toll of 27 killed and 716 seriously hurt. Pledges distributed to 450000 schoolchildren. broad civic and transport groups participate nationwide.
Lt. F. W. Maddux and Mrs Maddux of El Paso Texas announce the birth of their first child a daughter this morning in El Paso Mrs Maddux formerly Miss Helen Ross daughter of Mrs Gorden Todd of Fredarink and care and aa arbtar of Were H Ross Walker Mrs Todd leaves today for Texas to visit her daughter and granddaughter Mrs Virginia Pearl Smith Weid man Owings Mills attended the anniversary reception of the Huguenot Societies of Washington Maryland Delaware and Virginia at the DAR Chapter House Washington December 11 J Herman Van Roifen ambassador of the Netherlands was speaker and guest of honor
Diptheria closes Braddock school delaying reopening after Christmas. Frederick Council Royal Arcanum elects W Nash Young as regent and Charles W F Cash as vice regent with officers named. Forelab Readback contracts awarded. surveyors at work on New Market to Monrovia road. Wagerstown power plant breakdown disrupts trains on the Frederick line causing delays and a Myersville overnight for four Frederick passengers.
A 1934 item notes George Crum a local taxicab operator was struck by salt on Sepferson Street near McCaids Field. Middletown’s 1925 tax plan budget set by the commissioners aims to raise cents on Sinn. An appropriation of 20 for county feees real estate and property in Frederick county for 1935. Improvements to the old Winter House on the National Highway near Rindock Heights finished, H A Pedricord to occupy by Jan 1.
Obituaries list deaths of John Henry Sanbower of Hyattsville age 58 after three weeks illness at Victor Cullen State Hospital. Also James Franklin Fields 34 of Martinsburg died in Kings Daughters Hospital after sudden illness. Lucy Mary Grove 72 of Baltimore widow of Edward F. Grove died at her son’s home. Ralph Glenn Gall 41, Bell Aircraft engineer from Hillendale, died after cerebral hemorrhage. Interments at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Silver Grove Cemetery, and Charmont Lanted Brethren Cemetery respectively. Funeral directors listed.
U S Secretary of State Dulles arrives in Paris for talks with French Premier Mendes France on accelerating West German rearmament ahead of NATO Council debates. Accompanied by high officials, he will discuss ratification of Paris agreements and aims for 1955 56 57 defense goals amid debate over atomic weapons in European defense.
Washington discusses a sweeping shift as Red China offers to send its secretary general to Feiping to negotiate release of 11 American airmen. Editorial cautions the UN could lose usefulness if it bargains for admission or appeases Beijing, urging firm action and possible economic blockade to repel aggression. The piece frames the UN dilemma in Korea and the need to uphold sovereign rights amidst Communist pressure.
The National Safety Council and President Eisenhower urged a 24 hour safety crusade on SD Day aiming to zero traffic deaths and minimize accidents. Reports during the 24 hour period noted one traffic death and several accidents as the nation anticipated high street activity with 50 million vehicles and about 150 million people on the roads.
Funeral senses for Ass Bessie Hammerman, hurment hea ded Sundays, were conducted Tuesday il almoat the funeral hare an Thiment. Now Charles Ho Corbett officiated. Pallbearers were Lewis Jones, Frank Anders, Howard Danith, Maurine Albaugh, Kleason Stull and Luther Stull. Interment was in Thurmont United Brethren Cemetery ML Creager and Son.
Babson comments on a shift in church fundraising from begging to investment like giving, linking personal spiritual growth with financial support. He notes modern campaigns use statistics and personal sacrifice, urging professionals to integrate business with worship and consider how producers serve buyers. He foresees an economic and spiritual Renaissance driven by new fund raising campaigns.
Two men, Thomas H. Tyree and Abraham Golden, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Averety Lane Tyree, 38, and Golden, 48, to burglarizing the apartment of Charles E. Smythe, a 66 year old man who hanged himself while awaiting charges. About $500 in stolen property was recovered. Bail was set at $500.
The Frederick Art Club held its annual Christmas party and dinner at the Hotel Frederick with about 75 attendees. Met opera soprano Miss Florence Kirk performed, accompanied by Miss Gretchen Reese, and Miss Maxime Eliot presented color films of Spain.
Artz Library adds 365 topic almanac by William Q. Douglas drawn from sermons documents speeches and decisions to illustrate freedom and democracy. Grantland Rice autobiography The Tumult and the Shouting recounts a sports writer’s career. Taillier explains undersea diving tech and archaeology. Our First Ladies profiles historic women. Carolyn Coggins Cookbook presents 1000 recipes for entertaining with simple menus.
Orphans Court judge Mary H Gregory NS Des Cowse fell and broke her hip and is reported making satisfactory progress at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She is up briefly each day. Avs Anna May Clark Fast Eighth street has been ill and is slowly improving at home. Paul Miller Adams town remains unchanged at University Hospital Baltimore. Linda Varie Hildebrand seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Wilderrand Norva avenue is somewhat improved after scarlet fever. Robert Abrecht has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital.
The Faithild Circle Bible class of Grace Reformed Church held its monthly meeting with a Christmas theme. Rev Dr AL EL Wilhelm offered invocation and members sang carols including Away in a Manger and Happy Birthday. Christmas wishes were extended to several members. Santa visited and distributed gifts. The next meeting is set for January 3 at 7:30 PM in the church social room.
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