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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1954
Page
2
The CIO national convention discussed a proposed guaranteed annual wage backed by strike leverage to protect jobs amid rising automation. Critics warn earnings would depend on sales of goods, uncertain in a highly mechanized economy, risking free enterprise and economic benefits.
The piece notes cars in constant display on streets and in showrooms as production hits 150,000 models weekly. It cites Ralph J. Cordiner of General Electric predicting atomic energy will fuel half the nation’s electric plants by 1976. He urges planners to think 20 years ahead, aligning with business generations rather than boom and bust cycles.
A reader recalls attending Frederick High School, praising its warmth and sense of belonging. The letter highlights a recent Christmas assembly with the Glee Club performing cherished carols and the "Hallelujah Chorus," expressing strong affinity for the school and regret at plans to transfer.
An ex student from Frederick Maryland writes of the Frederick High School Dramatic Club production. He recalls the high school band, the warm school atmosphere, and the meaningful holiday play that conveyed Christmas spirit and character. He thanks the editor and asks that the warmth never fade.
Mrs Ethel G Porter and Charles W Duff of Charles Town W Va were married Sunday at Bethany Lutheran Church Brunswick in a single ring ceremony officiated by Rev Halph H Miller. The bride wore a rose lace ballerina length dress with white accessories and a white orchid corsage. Matron of honor Mrs Frank W Manuel wore teal blue satin. Best man was Frank W Manuel of Washington. The couple planned an extended southern tour and will reside at Rosemont after returning. Separately Miss Margaret P Koogle, 225 East Fourth, Frederick, was treated for a head injury after being struck by a car on East Patrick street near Monroe Avenue. Driver Kenneth Reidsland, RFD 6 Frederick, was identified. She returned home after treatment.
A December 27, 1904 column recalls icebound trolley service from the city to Myersville with a special pole car and half inch ice on wires. Stories include sleighing misfortunes on West Pathick Street, a damage list to telephone and telegraph lines, a rider named C Staley and Regina Rodock, and a stable accident at South Market Street. Wild turkeys reported along the Potomac near Poolesville with pheasants shot. Roger Angevin of West Fifth Street noted. A sleigh driver injury at Thee stable and arrests for fast driving with fines of 250 dollars are mentioned.
A December 27, 1934 item notes a vandal broke into North Market Street School damaging desks and furnishings. Repairs were planned to reopen after holidays. Also reported is a rare Christmas with no snow, freezing rain covering western mountains, new engine installation at East Second Street plant, and Hood College President Henry J. Stahr pledging support for ongoing college development.
In Thurmont at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Miss Anne Elizabeth Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross V. Smith and Lt. Ralph Jacob Knoll Jr. United States Air Force son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Knoll Sr. of Glenn Olden Pa exchanged nuptial vows. Rev. Charles H. Corbett officiated. Bridesmaids wore burgundy velvet gowns, the couple will reside in Belleville Illinois after a wedding trip. Lt. Knoll is a Gettysburg College graduate stationed at Scott AFB Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs. A J Ellin long time Frederick residents will be honored at a Francis Scott Key Hotel dinner dance tonight. Hosts include Bnai B’rith Lodge and Frederick Section Council of Jewish Women with Ellin and his wife active in community and charitable efforts. Albert Hirsch and Henry Serepea co chair the event as committee members list Nat Winters Nathan Jacobson Joseph Blum and others.
Cardinal Spellman, nearing end of his fourth Christmas visit to Korea, saluted U S doctors nurses and soldiers for generosity aiding the Korean people. He spoke to about 3000 U S personnel in Pusan as he concludes a six day tour and prepares to depart for Tokyo en route home.
A brief police roundup reports limited Christmas weekend arrests. John R. Younkins of Middletown was jailed for intoxication. Horace V. Hardy of Arlington posted bond for reckless driving. Clara Virginia Hartsock on West Patrick Street charged with disorderly conduct at a restaurant. Further charges included Raymond L Hughes for no license, Aaron J. Hay summoned for exceeding 30, and John C Kelly for speeding. Herbert A. Widder posted collateral on driving without registration.
In a year end health reflection, the column urges attention to middle aged men, noting poorer diets, common malnutrition, and higher illness rates among men than women. It calls for regular doctor visits and chest x-rays, stressing appreciation of fathers beyond one day. Sponsored by the Maryland Tuberculosis Association.
City engineers plan to connect new chemical feeding facilities to the Disuing Cineaive once Tuscarora and Fishing Creeks provide adequate flow. They will cut the Fishing Creek line temporarily to install a chlorinator ammoniator lime feed system and a water flow meter in a newly built building. Water will shift from Fishing Creek to Tuscarora when flow is sufficient, enabling correct chemical dosing.
Washington report on the House Un American Activities Committee amid a Democratic shift, with anticipated leadership and procedural changes, plus a look at its budget. Also city hall elevator repair lifts service after a weekend brake fault and a new brake installation restores access to upper floors.
Washington editorials argue that government secrecy around a Berlin espionage case and a National Security Agency document case reveals failures in security. They urge Congress to aggressively investigate executive agencies despite calls to limit confidential information, noting the FBI lacks overseas jurisdiction and no agency has full security background. A Seoul note follows about Pvt. Daniel P. Schindledecker completing a course at the Eighth Army’s Ordinance School.
George Chapline Sr of Frederick has qualified for the 1494 National Field Club, honoring The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Runkles, son of Mr and Mrs Winters of 214 Seventh Avenue Brunswick Maryland, promoted to corporal in Korea with 96th Field Artillery Battalion part of the 1st Corps.
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