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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1954

Page

2

Justice Jackson Warns Against Extremes in Defense of Free Government

Justice Robert H. Jackson advised New York State Bar Association judges and lawyers to avoid extremism in defending free government. He warned that choosing between arbitrary authority and lawlessness risks the republic, citing dangers from communism and counter revolutionary dictators while urging faith in law and open dissent. AFL leaders meanwhile urged unions to safeguard health and welfare funds from mismanagement and abuses.

Robert H. Jackson United States Supreme Court Nuremberg Germany Republic New York State Bar Association Jackson United States Mussolini Hitler Stalin Miami Beach Fla AFL High Command AFL AFL Executive Council

Fifty Years Ago From The News February 10 1904

Frederick readers recall Baltimore fire sights from Federal Hill as ships fled the docks. Hank Miller traps rats with ferrets at Myers livery stable. Harry Delegate introduces a bill to curb liquor sales within 306 feet of churches or schools. Samuel V. Doll and John Simmons bid deposits at savings banks while George A. Dean buys $4,000 Frederick city bonds at par.

Christian Yinger Harry Frederick County Samuel V. Doll Franklin Savings Bank John Simmons Fredericktown

Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

The temperature hit zero this morning nine degrees warmer than last night. Ice seven to eight inches thick is being harvested from ponds and creeks with Monocacy river skating above Michael's Mill near Buckeys town. Fishing Creek dam is iced six and a half inches. Frederick county Food and Grocery Distributors Code Authority representatives were elected at a Tass meeting in the Y M C A auditorium. The Board of Education plans painting and minor repairs to county schools as CWA projects. Edward Storm, a University of Virginia graduate, appointed history teacher at Frederick High School.

Monocacy Michael's Mill Buckeys Fishing Creek Frederick County Food and Grocery Distributors Code Authority Tass Board OF Education CWA Edward Storm I: University of Virginia Frederick High School Waa

Missionary Dr Miner to Speak at Local Churches

Edwin Deme trius Miner, regional secretary for American Leprosy Missions, will speak at two local churches this Sunday. He serves as Area Executive and Promotional secretary since 1948 after twenty years as pastor in New York Ohio and Illinois and a stint at Fukien Christian University in China. His recent trip covered India Siam Burma and the Philippine Islands with leprosy colonies visits and he was a delegate to the International Leprosy Congress in Madrid. Local churches support include Grace Evangelical and Reformed Centennial Memorial United Brethren Trinity Methodist First Baptist and the Presbyterian.

Edwin Demetrius Miner Eastern Area Americas Lepissions, Inc Bove Sutstey Townles Church of the Brethren Calvary Methodist Church Miner American Leprosy Missions New York Ohio Ilinois Fukien Christian University China India Siam Burma Philippine Islands Madrid Spain Grace Evangelical and Reformed Centennial Memorial United Brethren Trinity Methodist First Baptist the Presbyterian

Zonta Club hears talks on farming and livestock

Zonta weekly dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel features Pauline Fuss speaking on agriculture-general farming and detailing Hard Lodging estate history since 1734. Norma Etzler discusses Woodsboro Livestock Sales, Inc. operations since 1949, marketing, auctions, and the restaurant serving visitors.

Francis Scott Key Hotel Ken Hersperger Freda Doll Pauline Fuss Miss Fuss Norma Etzler G. William Trout Francis Sestt Key Hotel

Frederick CD award for C P & T office honors

The Frederick Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Office received a framed certificate and pennant for high standards in Civil Defense training. Sherley Ewing presented certificates to W. A. Schuller and a pennant to George Warner, with further ceremonies planned in Hagerstown Cumberland and other locations. Attendees included J. Roger Fisher and Joseph H. Cromwell among CD officials.

Frederick Chesapeake and Potomac Sherley Ewing Hagerstown Cumberland Ewing W. A. Schuller Distinct George Warner Bane Mary £. Geisbert East Patk J. Roger Fisher Joseph H. Cromwell Baltimore C. & P. Company W. E. Beyard Miss Stallen Washington Country Charles L. Mob

ROA Marks Defense Week With Tea Dance Event

Frederick County Reserve Officers Association announces National Defense Week February 12 to 22 climaxing with a tea dance February 21 at Camp Detrick Officers Open Mess. Cmdr Stockwell and Lt Col Miller lead planning with notable guests and a large coordinating committee. Reservations via Cmdr Stockwell. uniform semi brass. RCA members include reserve officers across services.

National Defense Week Frederick Pause Charles K. Loucks William M. Creasy Army Chemical Center Donald B. Rice Elmer F. Munshower Maryland Charles IV Main Charles D. Magaha Cmdr. Stockwell ROA George C. Rhoderick USNR Emmett G. Norris Alan W. Long Air Force Charles McCma Thias, Jr Navy Harry P. Newton Army Detrick Coordinating Committee Everett E. Champlin Chemical Corps Albert E. Hayward K. N. Anderson USN Joseph Schwimer Robert W. On P. D. Terry Miller Newton East Church Street

Hood College Sophomore Class Presents Annual Revue

The Hood College sophomore class stages the five scene musical satire Revue on Friday at 8 p.m. in Brodbeck Hall with theme secrecy until show time. Frances Gilchrist chairs the event with Allison Osborne as business manager and several committee heads named for art music dance makeup and scene direction. Tickets are available at the door.

Hood College Brodbeck Hall Seriot Frances Gilchrist North Naven Youhke

Democratic Party Seen As Owned By Union Bosses

Washington columnist David Lawrence argues the Democratic Party is heavily funded and steered by labor union bosses, risking alienation of farmers independents and voters who distrust Truman-era governance. He calls for new leadership to shed Trumanism and unite the party behind a conservative liberal program while addressing civil rights and corruption concerns.

David Lawrence Democratic Party David Lawrence Washington Truman Tovay Congress Dwight Eisenhower McCarran Nevada Mr. Eisenhower

Three From Here To Attend Conference

Frederick county residents Edward F. Holter of Middletown Clyde V. Hawes of Knoxville and Mrs J Homer Remsberg of Middletown join Maryland's delegation to the White House Conference on Highway Safety meeting in Washington February 17 19 by call of President Eisenhower The conference aims to promote local action to improve street and highway safety using proven measures Secretary Weeks announced the committee chair Governor McKeldin and Mayor D Alesandro of Baltimore are among its members.

Frederick County Maryland White House

Parked Car Sideswipe Damages $300 on Route 40 West

A parked car sustained about $300 damage Tuesday afternoon when sideswiped by a vehicle being towed by a truck on U S Route 40, 300 feet west of Narva Avenue. The tow truck operator, Henry M Bateler of Forestville NC, forfeited $6.45 collateral on a reckless driving charge. The sedan belonged to Henry H Hepner of Boonsboro Route 2. Bateler was eastbound and pulled off to the right to enter a service station, police said. Lieut Frank Dorsey investigated. Two other traffic charges were filed Tuesday: Urith R Shipley of Uniontown for crossing the white line, and James C Pearson of Ellicot City for operating without a license. JJAMSVILLE W S C S The Ijamsville Woman's Society of Christian Service met Feb 5. The president Mrs Paul Beard opened with the Lord's Prayer. The program The Methodist Church Helping Rural Negroes was led by Mrs Albert Burdette with music by Mary Huston and readings by Mrs Walker Roop and Mrs Loretta Beard.

Narva Avenue Henry M. Bateler Forestville N. C Peoples Court Henry H. Hepner Boonsboro Route 2 Bateler Frank Dorsey Urith R. Shipley Uniontown N. Dorsey James C Pearson Ellicot City King Jjamsville W.S.C.S Ijamsville Woman's Society of Christian Service Paul Beard The Methodist Church Albert Burdette Mary Huston Walker Roop St. Mary's County Larget Parish Lor _etta Beard Arctic Homa Cooperative Rural Work Miser Shaep

Brunswick council drops plan for 52 more parking meters

The Brunswick town council canceled an order to install about 52 two hour meters in the 300 block of West Potomac Street, First Avenue and A Street. At last night's meeting only routine reports were heard and little business was conducted.

Brunswick Town West Potomac Street First Avenue

Deeds Recorded and Farmers Panel at Hagerstown Meeting

Deeds have been recorded in the Clerk's office for several property transfers including a 35 acre tract along the New Windsor Libe rtytown Road. a residence at 224 Carroll Parkway. and a four acre Walkersville district property. The Four State Farmers Meeting in Hagerstown features a panel on Silos and Silage with local farmers sharing real experiences and comparing trench box and upright designs.

Newell B. Devilbiss Maurice M. Devilbiss Paul H. Wildison New Windsor-Libertytown Hazel R. Kepler Julian P. Delphey Carroll Parkway William L. Brann Alee G. Huffer Walkersville Hagerstown Franklin Court

Wedding of Doris Wagner Burdette and Lewis Staiey Smith

Doris Wagner Burdette eldest daughter of Francis and Eva Wagner married Lewis Staiey Smith son of John M. Smith in a double ring ceremony at Evangelical Lutheran church East Church Street. The couple honeymooned in Macon Georgia and Florida before settling in New York City. S/Sgt Smith recently returned from Johnston Atoll after six years in the U.S. Air Force.

Witb Surdee Avery Evangelical Lutheran Church East Church Street Doris Lorraine Burdette Francis Wagner East Satricok Street S Snt Lewis Staiey South U.S. A John M. Smith Walkersville W. V. Garrett Velvin Crouse Ymk Gladoli Muss Martyn Crum Helen Clem Ralph Smith Ray’ Smith Ira Smith Grace Amy Ada Smith John H.| Smith Walter Flannigan Bethesda Paul B. Smith Knoxville Albert Smith Rockville Melvin Ciouse Nay Biddinger Clarence Wagner Airs Irvin Wagner Donald Wagner Mirs Mary Pixton Paul Wagner Raymond Burdette Oliver Roelkey Perry Orndorff Joe Stone Marie Lantz RAI James R. Baker Howard Wagner Robert Mes Kill Betty Tinney Jody Cheryl Burdette Patsy Zell Isabel Buffington Frederick Myrtle Siedling Dorothy Williard Washington Sgt. Smith Johnston Islands Hawaii Suffolk Co Long Island N. Y

Frau Hoerburger To Speak At Hood College

German consultant Frau Frieda Hoerburger will speak at Hood College on the value of people exchanges and inter national friendship. The talk at 7 PM in Room 35 is free and open to the public, arranged with the U S State Department. She has been German consultant to HICOG since 1949 and has worked with Bavarian ministries and higher learning institutions.

Frau Frieda Hoerburger United States Foreign Service Hood College United States Frau Hoerburger U. S. Department of State State Department HICOG High Commissioner Germany Hood Aliss Jeanne Schmidt Towsor

Illness Updates From Frederick Memorial Hospital

Among The Sick Mr 4. P. Feiser of Woodsboro was admitted as a surgical patient Sunday and is in uncertain condition. Mrs. Edgar R. Nicodemus of Buckeystown is in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after several weeks as a patient. Mrs. Gilmore Lescalleet of West Third Street is a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is improving satisfactorily. Sis. Pearl Stone was moved from Ijamsville to Snyder Nursing Home in Baltimore. Mrs. Catherine Burdette of Rocky Springs entered University Hospital Baltimore for observation. Mrs. William B. Johnson moved from Shookstown Road to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for treatment. Removal by M. R. Etchison and Son Ambulance.

4. P. Feiser Woodsboro Frederick Memorial Hospital Edgar R. Nicodemus Buckeystown Gilmore Lescalleet West Third Street Pearl Stone Ijamsville Snyder Nursing Home Harford Road Baltimore M. R. Etchison Catherine Burdette Rocky Springs University Hospital William B. Johnson Shookstown Road Johns Hopkins Hospital M. R. Etchison and Son

Frederick area notices recall births birthdays and service

Thomas Hood begins a nine month bookkeeping course at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Staunton Va. James D Marks observes his 51st birthday Frederick area births for Deborah Mae Geisbert and a daughter for Earle Geisbert. Lantz family trip to St Petersburg Fla. DeGrange stationed in Germany with Shirley DeGrange. H Miller noted on 55th birthday. A Maryland General Assembly bill proposes limiting inflammable liquid transport to 2000 gallons on highways.

Thomas Hood Elmer Hood East South Street Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center Staun Fisherville James D. Marks West Patrick Street Wendric Moore Frederick Deborah Mae Moore Irene McElfresh John McElfresh Earle F. Geisbert Frederick Memorial Hospital Clarence W. Lantz Braddock Heights APO New York N. Y H. @. Miller Francis Scott Key Post American Legion Payne Frederick County Maryland

Roosevelt refuses comment on marital troubles in Chicago meeting

James Roosevelt and his mother Eleanor Roosevelt declined to discuss his alleged misconduct with 12 women and ongoing separate maintenance suit in Pasadena. He plans to leave for New York to handle his father’s estate and return to California for a Monday court session. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. was in Chicago for a speaking date but did not participate.

Chicago James Roosevelt New York Eleanor Roosevelt Romelle Pasadena Calif Roosevelt California James Rep Franklin D. Roosevelt

Toastmasters Ladies Night Tonight in Frederick

Frederick Toastmasters observe their second annual ladies night at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Speaker J R P Gorman Washington attorney and past president of the US Junior Chamber of Commerce will discuss public speaking. President Dr. Robert H. Pilgram leads 26 active members as cocktails start at 6 with dinner at 6 30 in the Wedgwood room.

Robert H. Pilgram Francis Scott Key Wedgwood Room

Episcopal Diocese Conference Sets June Hood College

Rev Chad Walsh of Beloit College will headline the 1954 Episcopal Diocese of Maryland conference to be held June 13 to 19 at Hood College. The meeting follows the Baltimore meeting that approved date and plans. At the February executive committee meeting, Rev M D Ashbury of All Saints Church was elected to the governing board as one of twelve at large members for the Province of Washington.

Chad Walsh Beloit College Wis Episcopal Diocese of Maryland Hood College Vfth Baltimore Robert D. Owen M.D. Ashbury All Saints Church Conference of the Province of Washington Mr. Ashbury

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