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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1952
Page
4
General Electric urban traffic division reports cars in New York move eleven and a half miles per hour in midtown congestion while trucks and real estate values suffer heavy losses in multiple cities. Rapid transit and rail options are urged to reduce congestion and restore driving as a pleasure on lighter traffic.
The era's lingering low mood reduced marriages and birth rates, shrinking new families and child numbers. EMS projects fewer households mean less demand for consumer goods, fueling price declines as more buyers enter the market. Defense output climbs to avoid obsolete weapons, with defense spending around 15 percent of national income, versus 41 percent in WWI. Managers anticipate abundant consumer supply and a reversal of recent high prices.
A reader voices strong opposition to Universal Military Training. The letter warns it would curb freedom of thought and choice, cites Alice in Wonderland and Civil War era militarization, and notes a proposed compromise National Training Corps plan amid debate in Congress and the Pentagon.
HAL BOYLE profiles Arthur Maisel who turned a humble ham and eggs skillet meal into a six restaurant Midtown empire earning about four million dollars yearly. He sources directly, serves under two dollar American dinners, and has aided parolees by giving them work and a second chance.
February 2 1902 item highlights circuit court opening with grand jury foreman Samuel V Doll Judge Motter urges careful doubt in cases to save county from unnecessary trials Matthias E Bartgis Bass sells house on South Market to John H Frazier for 4750 John S Dadisman of West Sixth Street injures wrist in fall Rev Samuel J Derr son of late rector resigns as Hampstead Lutheran pastor after buying Hampstead drug store The firm N Z Wilson and Son dissolves remaining at old Patrick street stand with Anna S Wilson taking over and George I Wilson named agent
Twenty years ago from The News columns recount a rash escape as three prisoners bolted from Frederick jail while under guard for medical treatment. One was recaptured within hours by County Officer Alton Shaft. Also noted: Groundhog Day lore and a report that Frederick County’s 1931 forest fires burned 49 acres, far less than 1930. Plans announced for a Charity Ball to aid the Frederick County Emergency Relief Association at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
Multiple obituaries and death notices across Maryland and nearby towns detailing the passing of Merle Baumgardner of Taneytown and others including Mrs. Lottie Baumgardner, Bruce S. Kepler, Mrs. Mary Jean Davis, Joseph W. Wetzel, Eli David Cramer, Rufus R. Morgan, Glenden Demery and related survivors, funeral arrangements, residences, church affiliations, and burial plans.
Washington reports the Far Eastern situation worsening daily with truce prospects in Korea fading. Analysts say talks stall while China, backed by Moscow, seeks broader settlement and a shift in regional power. U N and allied hesitancy fuels fear of renewed aggression in Asia.
Funeral services for Rowan Robert Cartright who died Friday morning will be held Monday at two o clock from the funeral home 106 East Church Street with interment at Mt Olivet cemetery Friends may call Sunday evening from seven to nine o'clock M R Etchison and Son funeral directors
Dr. Michi Kawai of Tokyo recounts how a Japanese city mayor sought strength in democracy by visiting Wall Street and Washington. A rural Western home scene impressed him as the Bible was read and prayers offered, shown as the true greatness of America. The Woodsboro Girls 4-H Club met January 24 with Kay Kline presiding and plans for 1952.
Mr and Mrs R Glenn Grossnickie of Myersville announce the engagement of their daughter Naomie Grossnickie to Robert W Dotterer son of Mrs Grace Dotterer of Union Bridge and the late J Raymond Dotterer No date set for the wedding
At Fontainebleau Palace General Eisenhower addressed 700 Central European Command troops. He stated peace would not be placed above freedom and urged unity against dictatorship in the great struggle for mankind. Also reports of car thefts and a Baltimore transit strike investigation and stock market gains and losses in New York.
Mr Garl D Sunday an engineering assistant with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company in Frederick received the double diamond emblem for 40 years of service. Oscar U Fisher USN yeoman third class son of Mr and Mrs Oscar D Fisher of Route 1 Frederick awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Many family visits and travel notes follow with births at Frederick Memorial Hospital including Larry David born January 29 and Kenneth Olin born January 27 both at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Florence J Cecil Walkersville celebrates 87th birthday with active health and interest in current events.
A federal judge in San Francisco ordered an immediate grand jury probe to determine if the Call Bulletin printed stories obstructing justice. The judge cited a Carmel land deal article linking a deputy collector to the plan and handed the jury a paper titled US Judge Harris named in land deal.
Paris reports U.S. urges UN to require armistice in Korea before discussing political issues. Britain and France back a resolution delaying Korean political talks until a truce is reached. Ridgway cites Communists using northwest Korea as a fighter training center as war progress noted in November report. Dean’s list honors Frederick student Roe ers T. Smith at Washington College for the 1951-52 academic year.
A Mothers class of the Evangelical Lutheran church held a white elephant sale at Mrs Ed win F Nikirk s home on Motter Place. Twenty nine members attended with prayers and devotions led by Mrs Joseph Holdcraft. Mrs William Sell led the business session and Mrs Karl Harner won the guess box while Mrs Walter Hoffman received the door prize. Auctioneers were Mrs George Stup and clerk Mrs Emory Alexander. Refreshments were served by several members. The next meeting will be at the chapel with Rev Dr W V Garrett speaking. Market prices for Wheat Barley and Corn are listed.
A compilation from Frederick area hospitals lists patients and conditions. Raymond Shank of 30 North College Parkway heals at home after a weeklong fall with a sprained ankle and injuries. Mrs. Maude W. Dittmar of 7 South Market Street improves at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Others include Mrs. Eugene Ropp, Otha Wolfe, Robin Elaine Saville, and Alonzo G. Wachter undergoing treatment or recovery. Several patients are temporarily confined at home with arthritis, brucitis, or heart ailments, while Ray Sigler and Steiner W. Smith return home from eye surgery and St. Agnes Hospital respectively. Continuous updates note gradual improvement and ongoing care.
Three damage suits filed in Circuit Court allege personal injuries from auto crashes. Carlton Brandenburg sues Glenn Browning for 20000 after a December 26 1950 collision on Kemptown Penns Shop road. Enoch E Sanders seeks 20000 against Robert Wilson after a September 11 1951 head-on on Route 464. William Ruehl sues M J Grove Lime Co for 2000 over a May 9 1958 relocation project on Route 40 that loosened a boulder. National Surety Corp paid 835 09 and is also to be reimbursed.
Westminster Seminary Singers directed by Prof J Edward Moyer will give a sacred music concert at First Methodist Church in Brunswick on Wednesday February 13 at eight o clock. The program features religious selections with Prof Douglas R Chandier on piano and chorus of twenty seven ministerial students from eleven states. The singers, many serving as pastors in five Methodist conferences, will represent Westminster Theological Seminary in the 1951 32 concert series. Open to the public per Rev.
Kenney Willard is a 14 year old Frederick High School freshman who fractured a collarbone during a gym class on Friday. He was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment before being sent home. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joel Willard of 3 East Ninth Street.
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