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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1954
Page
2
The piece notes Hemingway famed resilience and his war scars as rumors spread of his and his wife's death in an African plane crash. It cites critics on fatalism and recalls Mark Twain’s quip about rumors of death, stressing Hemingway’s enduring toughness amid sensational speculation.
Rome observes the Christian Democrat party attempting a center group coalition to pull Italy from a political crisis. With three cabinets toppled in six months by Communist left and Fascist-Monarchist right, Alcide de Gasperi may return as premier as President Luigi Einaudi seeks a new government.
Summary of 1904 items noting the death of former judge John A. Lynch after a January 19 accident at West Second Street near the post office. Tribute to Rt Rev James Addison Ingle of Hankow China held at All Saints Church with a memorial collection of 1000 for a school in Wuchang. George A. Gilbert named foreman of the fraud jury. Collage Place Company president RM Harry W. Bowers sold property on East Second Street for 2700 to F L Stoner and another to John Hendrickson for 2610. Moggy Moorr of East South Street fell on ice crossing South Street injuring hip.
Twenty years ago items recount a boxing bout at the Holloweed Gar arena and a Post Office note on establishment, plus staff change at the Francis Scot Rey Hotel and a forecast of continued snow flurries into the afternoon.
Mrs. Edward Farrell of Mt. Savage led a two day clothing construction workshop at Frederick High School on Friday and Saturday January 29 and 30 Teachers from Frederick and Howard counties attended with Home Economics staff and students. The event was organized by Elizabeth Amery state supervisor and county high school supervisors with boards of education support. Attendees included teachers from Brunswick High School Arast School Frederick High School Walkersville High School Thurmont High School and other area schools and Hood College leader Marietta Henderson.
Five gunmen used bedtime stories to calm three children in a Northwest Side Chicago home while robbing bakery owner Louis Fahrberger of 4525 dollars in cash and 5600 dollars in jewelry. Baby sitter Marian Schmidt, 26, was forced to guide one robber through the house as two others searched. The children, Christine 3 Fred 4 Louis 8, were kept quiet with tales of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs while the attackers tried to break a wall safe and during a 45 minute hold up. Christine sang Doggie in the Window during the lull.
Philip J. Culler of near Feagaville probated in Orphans Court with a substantial estate including several farms. Real estate except four lots in Catoctin Park left to Pearl, James Theodore, and Philip R. Bailey in trust with a farm management power and $8,000 for capital improvements. Annual $300 to Heater Footvale for the balance to Pearl Bailey for life, then to grandchildren per stirpes. Trust ends at Kenneth Bailey’s 40th birthday. corpus distributed. Daughter receives residue after $100 bequest to St Luke’s Cemetery. Executors named for daughter and grandsons. Dated April 14, 1953. Also Ernest T. Smith will probated. residue to sister Iona Harner and husband, executors. Walter E. Burall named administrator for wife Addie L. Burall. heirs include husband, son, two daughters. personal estate about $6,000.
About 130 officers and leaders of the Boys and Girls 4-H clubs attended a training school Saturday morning in Calvary Methodist church. Twenty four girls' clubs and 46 boys' clubs were represented. Betsy Lovings ton and Roy Cassell organized the program to improve meeting conduct and officer duties. Speakers included Mrs. J Homer Remsberg, Mrs. Edward Mantz, Mrs. George Chick, and Harry Herman. A mock meeting followed with Merril Ramsburg president and other officers named.
Washington report says Senator Jenner of Indiana charged that a White House order destroyed Naval Intelligence files linked to Communist penetration and ties this to the Roosevelt era. He cited Admiral King and Nimitz confirming the mood, with insinuations about wartime White House actions and broader security concerns.
The Nation Today reports reporters failed to obtain a breakdown of the 2 200 federal employees said by President Eisenhower to have been separated for national security reasons. The article traces policy changes from Truman era loyalty standards to Brownell’s 1953 reform, noting potential categories from Communists to drunks and liars, with no definitive figures released by Brownell or the White House.
Miss Mayetta Hershberger of the Frederick unemployment office says unemployment has risen this winter but should level off as outdoor work resumes with improved weather. About 200 to 500 people daily seek work or unemployment benefits, with many off-season jobs scarce and part-time claims boosting office traffic.
Gambrill Park Club met January 25 at Mrs W R Gross home with 16 members and three guests. Two new members joined. President led business while music program was outlined. Demonstration on suit fabrics and miracle fabric dacron shown. Beatrice Fehr to attend February meeting at Mrs Samuel Miller’s home. Charlesville Homemakers Club hosted by Mrs Leslie Stull with co host Mrs Walter Clem. 17 members attended and new members welcomed.
Lewistown announces the engagement of Betty Lee Michael to Raymond M. Stull with no wedding date set. A separate notice lists Roger J. Gray Jr serving with the Air Force at Francis E. Warren AFB Wyoming after basic training, with address and service details. Also notes a community event with readings, demonstrations, and charitable donations, followed by two weekend police charges and a religious column reflection on the Bible and its value.
Forgiveness as a solemn duty tied to the Lord's Prayer and Christian teaching. The piece reflects on whether forgiveness can be easy, cites Frederick the Great and a queen's note, and invokes Luke 17 3 about rebuke and forgiveness. It emphasizes that God’s forgiveness is costly and framed within reverence.
A knee operation is in prospect for Baltimore Colts halfback George Taliaferro, per NFL club officials. Licensed marriage notices list Albert F. Gettier, 24, Buckeystown, and Jean M. Senner, 22, Baltimore.
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