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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1955
Page
2
The News founder William T. Delaplaine Sr. died on February 19, 1895, marking six decades since his death. The obituary notes his role in establishing the publication and his impact on local journalism.
The article notes roughly 30 billion in consumer credit and 222 billion in installment credit, yet a new trend hides true debt burdens. Lenders reopen mortgages against homes to fund purchases, making credit look smaller while boosting interest costs. The shift raises questions about the actual mortgage versus open ended consumer debt and its effect on debt statistics.
The Clarksburg PTA met February 14 at Clarksburg school to discuss Integration. A panel led by George Guernsey of the Montgomery County Council of PTAs included Margaret Jones Rock Terrace School Rockville supervisor of Negro elementary schools Vernon Simpson Damascus High School vice principal and Charles Horsky Silver Spring lawyer.
Fifty years ago the United bazaar drew the week’s largest turnout, with a crush hindering movement but yielding about 2500 in profits. Other items note Mr David Rice selling a brick house at 7 East Fourth to Christian Railing for 2500. The Emerson Literary Society debated city versus country girl, the negative winning. Frederick plans renumbering starting at 11, not 1, and Baltimore and Ohio line station Gib Station between Reels Mill and Shamsville renamed Dennis in honor of George R Dennis.
In Frederick the governor designated Edward Myers as county license commissioner and named Patrick Schnauffer Mitton Urner Jr. and Walter Sinn as justices of the peace. Walter Rudy of Mt Airy was nominated for motor vehicles commissioner while a new Frederick postmaster isn’t expected before Irvin Biser’s term ends February 25. Three men fled a Dill avenue residence after an overheated furnace caused a fire damaging the living room. Joseph Lacher, known as JoJo, was named athletics director at Mt St Mary’s College confirming monthlong rumors.
Miss Betty Clare Athey of Roland Park Baltimore will wed George Johnson Ross III son of Mrs Gordon Livingston Todd and Mr George Johnson Ross II. Athey educated at Roland Park Country School Bryn Mawr School and St Marys Junior College Raleigh. debutted winter 1952. Ross attended St Christophers Richmond Staunton Military Academy and is a senior at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg. The couple plans a summer wedding. Guest consultant Mrs Stanley G Cook Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers will attend Frederick County PTA Council and Frederick County Citizens Council meetings at Frederick High School Monday evening to assist with local problems. Cook has long service in PTA organizations and is listed in Who's Who in the East.
Representatives from fifteen counties gathered for a day long session of the County Engineers Association of Maryland. William E. Hardy of the Maryland Highway Contractors Association urged use of the contract method to handle large upcoming road programs. A. C. Leonard of the Bureau of Public Roads discussed the role of modern highway practices. The group considered Senate bill 122 seeking a statewide wage commission, with Hardy arguing the bill discriminates against contractors on state projects.
Dr. Raymond W. Young, former Hood College professor now with George Washington University, delivered the concluding address of Hood’s Political Emphasis Week. He argued that pressure groups influence U S policy, often seeking to pass or defeat bills, and warned of minority rule and limited public accountability in lobbying. He discussed the Lobby Registration Act of 1946, its partial enforcement history, and the Court rulings, urging citizen awareness to keep lobbying beneficial and fair.
Secretary of State Dulles urged Russians to put national security and welfare first, signaling a move toward a new Russia not bound to worldwide communism. The speech framed a potential basis for US negotiation and a free Moscow government, contrasting the state and party.
The Mahan Academy of the Lanxes, the oldest national academy, emphasized the interchange of ideas and techniques within its association. He spoke on the duties of a county engineer as defined by law and the need for good public relations and cooperation with county commissioners. The meeting ended Friday afternoon.
Miss Anna Louise Rotering and Franklin Davis Miller wed at St. Josephs Emmitsburg in a 10 o clock nuptial mass. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, blended by Father Sullivan CM. Guests from Maryland Philadelphia Washington and Virginia attended the church was decorated in white and pink gladioli and carnations. The couple plan a Florida honeymoon and will reside in Frederick after a two week trip.
Betty EF Jenkins, 20, colored, was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for small lacerations on each arm and a cut above the right eyebrow. She told police two colored women attacked her during a fight on Bentz Street. She was discharged. warrants not yet certain.
Among the sick at University and Frederick Memorial Hospitals in Frederick, Maryland, numerous patients are progressing: Mrs. Floyd Burchett and Dr. May Auwuieries recover from operations, Mrs. Ramsburg and Mrs. Hawker show satisfactory progress, and several others remain stable or in fair condition. A hospital board meeting and association luncheon are noted with new county directors appointed.
Hood College plans a day trip for 34 students and faculty to Baltimore and Washington to attend theater and sports events. A 37-member Hood contingent will visit Washington to see Tallulah Bankhead in Dear Charles, chaperoned by Miss Katherine Sherrill.
Funeral services were held for William Lewis Delaughter of Rocky Springs at the East Church street funeral home with Rev. Dr. Ralph E. White officiating. Pallbearers included Edward Esterly and others. interment followed in Rocky Springs cemetery. Also remembered were Frank Leslie Coleman of Union Bridge and Edward Leon Hartman of Mt. Rainier with services at Union Bridge Church of the Brethren and Gasch's funeral home, and Mount Olivet cemetery interment for Hartman.
A list of obituaries and funeral notices from a Frederick area paper. Jennie Priscilla Jane Toms age 76 dies at her son Waller Tom’s home in Walkersville with service at Glade cemetery planned. Mrs. Ina Grace Saunders dies at 76 after months of illness, with services at 106 East Church Street and Mt. Olivet cemetery arrangements. Several other local deaths are noted including Tobie Hahn, Lewis Hahn, and George E. Hightman with funeral homes, church services, and interment details in Frederick area cemeteries. Bodies at local funeral homes, calls after 7 p.m., and interment sites listed.
New York report states Ezzard Charles though past his peak remains far better than Charley Norkus. After a five month layoff and two losses to Rocky Marciano, Charles won a ten round decision, scoring an early ninth round eight count with a sneaky right. The former champion, age 33, declared readiness to fight any contender including Archie Moore Nino Valdes Don Cockell or Marciano if needed.
The president announced National Hospital Week will be May 8 to 14. The auxiliary general membership meeting is scheduled for March 16.
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