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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
4
The Leaning Tower of Pisa continues to lean at a measured pace, inching toward 2151 when officials warn it may topple. Despite past stabilization efforts, including cement work, earthquakes in World War II and later vibrations from the carillon have limited stability, and experts expect continued movement unless new interventions occur.
A reader urges a global spiritual awakening led by church figures to curb wars. The letter cites Lincoln and St Matthew, urges daily Bible reading, condemns atheism, and advocates scientific study without weapons. It also notes a proposed stamp issue by the Post Office commemorating the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad charter anniversary.
Boyle notes American soldiers in Korea are largely forgotten amid election talk and national politics. He describes the war as a distant, evolving stalemate that the public discusses less, while concern grows over possible escalation and strategic choices such as marching into Manchuria. The piece ends with an incident about an old willow cut down at a jail yard under Sheriff Guy Anders.
Fifty years ago the Grand Jury in session for 11 days adjourned at noon. Judge Motter praised the short term. The panel returned 33 indictments and dismissed 40 cases. Other notes include a sale of an 18 acre tract near Creagerstown for 2057.50 and a cold snap boosting farmers ice harvests. Buckstown smallpox reported isolated with no greater danger nearby. Steiner Bros of Jefferson plan mill capacity increase and William F Steiner plans new equipment inspection.
The February circuit term opened with Charles D Walker named for the grand jury by Judge Willard. While excavating a new road, a Steam shovel unearthed seven snakes in a den two feet underground at Mr Grave Lime Co. Charles M Winphcier, 43, a city laborer, was fatally struck by an automobile crossing South Market Street. A group of Highland youths hiking helped wardens reach Ox Creek head near Hamburg sniper tower. forest fire contained to two acres.
Babson Park Florida February 14 Roger W Babson reflects from Florida on Korea and Indo China, urging focus on Japan and Formosa. He criticizes graft in government, warns about inflation and minimum wage laws, and predicts economic collapse if spiritual revival and new power sources are not found.
Self employed persons gained coverage under the federal Social Security program starting January 1, 1932. King reminds business owners and professionals to file a special self employment tax report with income tax returns by March 15. Net earnings from self employment above eight dollars up to three thousand six hundred dollars are taxed at 2.44 percent, with special exceptions for farmers and some professionals. A representative will be in the Maryland State Employment Office each Thursday at 10:00 am.
President Truman confirms he is personally motivated to run again if he can help America and the world achieve peace. He notes health strain and the burden of the presidency, but says sacrifice may be necessary to influence global affairs, and suggests world conditions could pressure him to seek renomination.
The transport Gen M C Meigs will dock tomorrow with 4472 Army servicemen returning home under the rotation plan. Among them are Pfc. Alfred D. Dedmon of Rt 1 Union Bridge, Pfc. Harold E Fisher of Union Bridge, Pvt. Joseph M Ricketts Jr of Rt 2 Frederick, and Sgt. John C White Jr of Re I Jefferson. This marks a large group coming home from Korea.
The Frederick region reports several deaths. Eva Elizabeth Cline died Wednesday at 8 35 pm at 1326 North Market street after a three year illness, aged 63, wife of John L. Cline. Rhoda V. Clingan died at her Union Bridge home at 12 45 am after a yearlong illness, aged 53, wife of Jere B. Clingan. Emma K Brandenburg, 72, died Wednesday at Lewistown after illness, survived by son Leslie Brandenburg and daughter Mrs Stockman. Frances V Freshman Roberts, widow of Edward F Roberts, died in a Baltimore hospital. services set in Frederick with a Requiem Mass. Susie Ecker Coppersmith, 87, former New Windsor resident, died Wednesday at Glover Nursing Home. survived by three children and many grandchildren. Funeral plans and locations are listed for each. Interment at local cemeteries as directed by funeral directors.
Side Glances reports the body rests at the late home with calling hours after seven p.m. until 9 a.m. Saturday. Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Thurmont, Saturday at 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. Vincent Tomalski. Interment in Holy Redeemer cemetery, Baltimore. Infant Marie E. Crouse, daughter of William Lewis and Betty Crouse of Ridgeville, died at University Hospital at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday aged 1 month 25 days. Graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery in Mt. Airy Friday at 2 p.m. Funeral directors: M. L. Creager and Son. M. Waltz.
Funeral services were held for George A. Hersh of York Pa who died Monday with two o clock rites at a Taneytown funeral home Rev Charles Held officiating Interment at Taneytown Lutheran church cemetery Pallbearers listed The same page notes large attendance for Miss Jean Elizabeth Grushon at M L Creager and Son funeral home Thurmont with service led by Rev E Koontz Helwig and pallbearers named Interment at Prospect cemetery Lewistown The funeral of Mrs Mary Smith Strailman widow of Walter D Strailman was held at Evangelical Reformed church Brunswick with interment at Union cemetery Burkitsville funeral directors M R Etchison and Son
An engagement is announced between Miss Helen Caroline Tresselt and Darryl Reeves Marker. Tresselt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Tresselt of Thurmont, attended Hood College and is training as a nurse at Washington County Hospital. Marker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Marker of Waynesboro, is a Waynesboro High School graduate and works at Hulls Dairy. he plans to study at Pennsylvania State College in September. No wedding date set. The Washington Street School received a new American flag from the American Legion Auxiliary Francis Scott Key Unit No. 11 as part of Americanism observances.
Miss Mary Rockwell of Brunswick and Miss Rowanetta Allen of Prince Georges County attended the seventh annual meeting of the Association for Supervisors and Curriculum Development in Boston from February 10 to 15. Benjamin P Mehrling, Adams Town, named on Shepherd College Dean’s list, rank sixth among top ten. Dr. and Mrs. Neil Gordon of Westminster celebrate birth of a son at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Gordon becomes health officer for Carroll County. Denise Carol Strailman born February 3 at Emergency Hospital to Mr and Mrs Carroll Strailman Middletown Route 1. weighs seven pounds one ounce. Mrs. Strailman formerly Virginia House. Mrs Mary Reddick of Walkersville observes her 92nd birthday after a fall, otherwise in good health.
Among The Sick anata X7 MYEFS IUD East Seventh Street was removed Monday to Suburban Hospital Bethesda for observation and possible surgery. Mr Levi W Moberly 18 Monroe avenue is very ill at home after a heart attack Monday night. W Atlee Holme Burkitts ville a Brunswick post office clerk was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday for throat ailment and grippe. Mrs Horine returned seveal days ago from Baltimore. J William Gaver Frederick Route 4 came home Tuesday from Frederick Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for a broken leg. Mrs Geo Keeney Johnsville remains at Frederick Memorial Hospital improving satisfactorily. David James and Wayne Eugene McKenzie of Shookstown are home with grippe. Elaine Wudarski daughter of Raymond L Rice Wilson avenue is doing satisfactorily at Walter Reed Hospital Washington after major operation Tuesday.
Waynesboro Pa February 14 The grippe epidemic sweeping through Waynesboro is perhaps the worst in local history. Doctors report the wave began two weeks ago and may not have peaked yet. At least 400 Waynesboro school children stayed home yesterday, including 121 at Fairview Avenue School, which enrolls 295. Most illnesses affect school age children though some infants and adults are bed ridden.
The Navy reported a decline in influenza like illness at the Bainbridge Navy Training Center as sailors previously sick showed improvement. The item also notes confusion over the term Boston sound, misapplied to cod and haddock weighing up to several pounds.
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