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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
2
In twenty centuries since the Christ Child was born, faith has risen after valleys of unbelief. Despite Communist oppression, the spirit of Christmas remains in hearts behind the Iron Curtain. The message: divine birth, universal love, and enduring light. The centuries confirm one truth: there will always be Christmas.
The annual Christmas Party of the Threads of Gold Bible Class at Calvary Methodist Church was held in the church parlors Tuesday evening with Mrs. Martin Ritchie presiding. Mrs. Austin Trout chaired the social committee and led a program of readings, carols, and refreshments.
Fifty years ago in Frederick the Y M C A beat Frederick College 15 to 11 in the opening Frederick Basket ball League match at Junior Hell. Star players were Harry Schroeder of the Y M C A and Frank Bentz of Frederick College with Duvalk and Schroeder delivering key baskets in the second half. The auditorium at United Brethren church hosted a cantata The Eternal City with church choir talent. Also news noting C Thomas Kemp’s decision to become a strictly one price dry goods store, the Masonic Temple cotillon with 24 dances, and Dr Samuel T Haffner selling property on West Sixth Street and Klinehart's Alley for 2400 pounds.
Frederick County's tax rate for 1835 was set at 93 cents on the $100 by the County Commissioners an increase of five tents. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Brachey Jr East Patrick street escaped with a head scratch when a runaway automobile wheel demolished the carriage in which he was riding in front of the Fair Grounds. Charles D Doll well known resident and former hotel proprietor died at the home of his son on Elm street at the age of 8. He had operated both the old Carlin House and the City Hotel. Arrangements will be made for resumption of classes January 2 at North Market street school following repairs made necessary by the fire of a week ago.
HAL BOYLE lists humorous signs of growing up from wrinkles to mortgage fears and social shifts. The piece juxtaposes adult realities with playful observations on romance, work, and daily life as one ages. It ends noting a Christmas social at Locust Grove Church and a divorce grant in Frederick County Equity Court.
J J Lawler of Scranton a former Mt St Marys athletics director and longtime public service official is chosen as secretary of highways by the incoming Democrat administration. Lawler, 52, has served since 1936 in roles including chief of the endorsements division of the Bureau of Motor Transportation and in the Public Utilities Commission. He led Michael F Lawler's campaign in Northeastern Pennsylvania and is brother to Lackawanna County commissioner Michael F Lawler. E L Schmidt, former chief engineer, will present as secretary. Schmidt will move to Delray Beach Florida. A Christmas turkey dinner at Fowlesville hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Fisher for relatives and friends.
Roger W. Babson presents a 1955 outlook detailing modest 1954 volume declines, broad recovery expectations across industries, rising private and public construction, improved consumer demand, and continued inflation calm. The report highlights gains in retail, employment, and technology, while warning of intensified competition and potential higher taxes.
Miss Mary Hooker daughter of Mrs. Edmond S. Hooker of Nokesville Va. wed Harald Weybright son of Mr. and Mrs. D Sayler Weybright of Thurmont Md in a candlelit Church of the Brethren ceremony December 26. Dr J Quinter Miller of New York officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Bernice Hooker and sisters Anna Hooker and Mrs James Whitmore. The couple will reside in Manassas Va.
In Washington, pacifists resist any stance that could provoke the Soviet Union or trigger a third world war as Europe debates German rearmament and NATO. The piece contrasts pacifist caution with the hard realities of Korea and rising tensions, noting Moscow's leverage and the danger of disunity among Western allies.
A large crowd attended the DeMolay Chapter dance Wednesday night at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Guests from Hagerstown Baltimore Washington and New York joined DeMolay boys and Juhs Daughters for the holiday event. Leon Masser and his orchestra provided music in a hall adorned with a Christmas motif. Refreshments were supplied by the Mothers Circle of the chapter and Mr and Mrs Edgar Zimmerman, parents of Master Counselor Carroll Zimmerman, with Mrs Herbert Eiker assisting. Chapter advisors and their wives acted as chaperones for the teens.
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