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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1954
Page
11
Frederick's Mayor and Board of Aldermen meet tonight to set the calendar year 19 tax rate amid reports city finances strain to keep the rate at 1.50 per 100. Officials fear added service costs and water issues may force an increase if a referendum is required for future public improvements. Water supplies have improved and Fishing Creek bans may be lifted soon.
Berlin reports a 24 year old German woman, Irmgard Margarethe Schmidt, was sentenced to five years for passing secrets to Russians for money. She admitted transmitting Allied defense order of battle details and seeking more information from a German SS intelligence contact. The court branded her a dangerous spy and she fainted during sentencing.
An 18 year old Virginia construction worker, Robert M. Jackson of Detraville, sustained non serious injuries when his northbound car collided at the North Market and Severith Streets intersection with a car west on Severith driven by Quenn Stall of Carroll Parkway. Both drivers claimed the siren traffic light. He was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and discharged. Damage: about 300 to Jackson’s car and 250 to Stall’s. Police Officer WLR Hiddleson investigated. no charges filed.
Frederick County Commissioners awarded a $49,140 contract to Richard F. Kline for the last link of the Mountville Adams town road project. The work covers clearing, grading, drainage, and magadam surface on 1.188 miles from Landers Road toward Mountville, with State Roads and federal approval pending. Other bids ranged from $59,005 to $68,331, and cold weather may delay completion this winter on the final tie-in near Hansonville.
Emmitt R. Warring, a Washington gambler, was sentenced in Baltimore to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine for failing to pay his 1947 federal income tax. His attorney sought bond pending appeal, while jurors deliberated 2 hours 45 minutes before convicting him.
Washington P The Associated Press survey of state draft directors shows the average age of men drafted across 33 states is 21 or older. In 18 states the average is 22 or over and in 3 states over 23. Draft directors continue to take older men first within national quotas based on each state’s available manpower.
Secretary of Defense Wilson called space ship questions dreamy and disclaimed Pentagon involvement, yet the department said it is actively exploring artificial earth satellites and has done so for at least six years.
The Frederick County Agricultural Society held its annual organizational meeting Friday night. Frederick Fair dates were set for October 4 5 and 6. Chole W. Smith was elected president for a second term, with Harry C Dorens as vice president Guy W. Motler secretary James McSherr treasurer Rob ert E. Clapp counsel and Clyde Gordon Smith chief marshal. Roland O. Smith is keeper of the grounds. President Smith will name board committee members to attend the Pennsylvania State Association of Fairs in January to arrange attractions for the 1955 Fair.
Frederick Chamber of Commerce elected nine directors in a mail vote announced by secretary George C Slagle. Appointments span divisions agriculture Edward F Holter financial Guy W Nusa general Donald B Rice manufacturing professional Charles K Taylor public Norvell Belt retail William H Bartgis. Two directors join building trades Lemuel D Keller for two years and Thomas Crum for one year. Other directors serve two year terms. Officers to be elected and begin January 1 after meetings the week of December 27. Election committee: Robert J Smith chairman Arthur R Remsberg Philip Wertheimer. SHOT AT MARKET ST LOUIS Levi d 35 year old grocery owner shot to death after telling assailant You wont shoot me IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES VATICAN CITY Vatican press office says Pope Pius shows slow gradual improvement.
Unofficial readings near Gambrill State Park Knob dropped to one below zero as forecasters warned of similar cold tonight. State Police minimum stood around 10 above, Unionville official 13, airport 15 with expectations of light snow or rain by Christmas Eve. Flurries reported countywide as Monday’s high lingered around 5.
Marylanders shiver as forecaster George Brancato predicts snow by Thursday night and more on Christmas Day. Western Maryland sees a suit of white, with up to seven inches in Garrett County, while cold records fall statewide. Roads are icy with 14 trucks and 40 men deployed in Garrett County.
Los Angeles officers pursued Earl Roy Johnson a part time mail man fleeing in a car loaded with Christmas parcels. The chase included stop signals and a curb strike before Johnson fled on foot and was shot at by Officer Michael Aolinson. He was arrested on suspicion of attempting to avoid arrest with potential additional charges to follow.
Baltimore official A B Price, president of the City Council, announced his candidacy for the Democratic mayoral nomination in March. He said he would delay discussing platforms until after Christmas holidays.
The Frederick Memorial Hospital Woman's Auxiliary reports the Snowball fundraiser a success again, with similar profits to last year. A large crowd attended the dance to Sid Cowen's orchestra, enjoying games, a Christmas display, harp pieces, and a Currier and Ives gym scene. Proceeds fund a hospital equipment roundup.
Frances and Mause of Myersville files a circuit court suit against Albert Flock Jr alleging a May 31 rifle discharge caused serious wounds. Plaintiff claims permanent nervous impairment and costly hospital care from the .22 caliber incident.
Five day forecast shows cold but calm weather through Thursday with increasing clouds and light winds. Temperatures trend near seasonal norms with afternoon highs in the upper 30s to low 40s and morning lows mostly in the teens to low 20s across regions including Western Maryland and adjacent sections.
Chicago reports a famed doomsday prophet Dorothy Martin and 13 followers predicted continental destruction before midnight. She claimed divine intervention halted the catastrophe, with Chicago and coasts from Seattle to Chile previously named as targets. Dr. Charles Laughead, once at Michigan State College, remained with her group through the night.
In Boston Mrs Max Colorusso faced contempt charges for mis spelling receive in a letter to Dear heroine Teepe Bei OG Waser. The judge noted the correct word is reserve, highlighting the court record of a letter mis spelling and the resulting reminder.
Dime Valley Nevada reports a major earthquake faulting the landscape with deep gashes and a new 26 mile rupture. Scientist Prof. David Stemmons notes possible record vertical shifts and a warm stream now flowing in the valley, but no casualties are listed. The event is tied to a quake centered east of Fallon affecting five Western states.
A Christmas program was presented at the Frederick County Ministerial Association gathering on a winter morning in the social rooms of Franceheal Hetermed Thuret. Rev. Paul J. Althouse hosted with a large attendance as Prof and AR Meyer from Westminster Seminary performed carols and narrated their evolution through wars. President Hex Howard of McCallex led the meeting with Miduksown Lutheran ehor and accompanying ladies assisting.
The Washington POA committee urged changes to a law affecting survivor benefits for armed forces personnel. It urged simplification as the government runs five distinct survivor programs, requiring claimants to navigate complex rules and deadlines.
New Market Lions Club discussed forming a fire company and buying a fire engine after viewing a similar model. They passed a resolution urging the State Roads Commission to add safety measures at the south edge of town near the U.S. 40 and Marland 75 intersection following two serious crashes. The engine, shown at Mealey's Hotel and later toured to New Market area towns, drew contributions for purchase.
An escaped thief robbed LaRose Cleaners of about 200 and forced two women to flee. One, Mrs. Gladys Swan, 49, was critically wounded after a back to stomach bullet wound. The other, Mrs. Vernice Allen, 25, was grazed and escaped as police approached. the robber fled into darkness. Key witnesses described threats and a chaotic pursuit through the area.
Frederick High School coach James Fraser will lead the Region III baseball tournament for 1955 with teams from Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware and the District of Columbia. The playoff will be held in Frederick near August with the winner advancing to the finals at Pasadena California or Austin Texas later in the month. A United Ambulance transported Romeo Bayton to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a 406 pm incident.
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