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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1953
Page
4
The paper lists subscription rates at 2.00 per year in advance and notes eligibility as a member of the Associated Press. It advertises job printing services, promising quality work at low prices. Entry date Feb 20 1953.
Shock and elation sweep Washington as Bud get Director Joseph M Dodge orders a freeze on federal hiring and a review of all construction and programs. About 300,000 potential vacancies yearly are kept open, with only essential projects allowed. Defense plans receive similar scrutiny under the President's State of the Union policy linking spending cuts to tax relief.
Neshi nant Miss Phett, an Ayrshire cow, was cited Monday night at the Frederick County Ayrshire Breeders Association dinner at Hotel Frederick. The cow posted a Midday 2x test of 1,036 pounds of milk fat with 917 pounds of fat, surpassing the all-time breed mark. W. H. Kent was reelected president. John Mor Coumy Weatherli re Tahires Dred in G. W. Caulk spoke of local and national developments. Ayrshire compounds of milk and butterfat were noted, with 52 498 pounds of milk and 2 119 pounds of butterfat in her last lactation period at 14 years of age.
In Equity Court a decree granting Mrs Margaret Gross of Braddock Heights an absolute divorce from Donald Gros Hagermann was signed. The plaintiff may resume her maiden name Margaret Shook and the defendant must pay costs. Richard E Zimmerman testified for the plaintiff and Stewart H Brown represented Gross.
A note written by Charles Whiting, 30, a merchant mariner, found in Newport News, reveals he planned to kill his estranged wife and himself before a farmhouse shooting near Washington. John Aldridge Riley, ex serviceman, is charged with murder. Riley says Whiting shot his wife in a bedroom, then Riley shot Whiting. The note is being sent to Montgomery County Police for investigation.
Dr Robert H Pilgram urged parental responsibility for children health from prenatal care to maturity at North Market Street School PTA. He urged immunizations private medical and public health checkups and treatment followed through. He warned on adolescent problems especially sex and reproduction and noted infant maladjustments arise from environment. Teachers should foster competition and individuality while teaching adaptability to group action.
The World Day of Prayer event sponsored by Walkersville four churches is postponed from February 20 to February 22 due to a PTA supper conflict. Organized by United Church Women of NCC, the program spans many countries with the theme Walk As Children of Light and features combined choirs and a Sunday afternoon practice.
The article covers multiple homemaker groups in Maryland in February. New Market and Brunswick clubs discuss devotionals, canning and refinishing schools, and book exchange drives. Woodsboro hosts a 30th anniversary with plans for a publication patrol and a March fundraiser. Adams Towne club features Beatrice Fehr on fabric buying and home finishing tips.
The Tan-Tivy Club for physically retarded teens and adults marks its first birthday with a benefit card party at Patrick Tea Room East Patrick Street. Seven organizers started the group February 21 last year to foster social activity and mutual support, growing to seventeen members. Meetings occur biweekly, with plans for a future permanent meeting place to house donated equipment and a television, amid community support.
Maryland farmers and consumers may face modest price increases for dairy in 1953. Dr. G B Beal of the University of Maryland notes milk prices to farmers should rise a few cents, while retail prices follow suit. Production costs, particularly feed and labor, are expected to outpace price gains, squeezing net farm returns. Milk production in Maryland has risen steadily for two decades, contrasting with national trends. Government spending and high employment support fluid milk demand in 1953.
City demolishes the Leather house at 101 South Jefferson Street after a $1,100 bid from Charles H. Baker was accepted. The land will be sold along the new West South street extension instead of moving the house. Demolition will include barricades and removal of debris.
Camp Detrick reports the Crusade for Freedom program launched this week with letters from Lt. Col. Michael R. DeCarlo and Dr. LeRoy D. Fothergill. Friday February 20 is set for donations, with Freedom-Grams to reach audiences behind the Iron Curtain. Also covered are in service training enrollments at the University of Maryland, Hood College lectures by Marquis Childs, Rita Nealon, and Hubert Humphrey. Social notes include upcoming weddings, retirements, new arrivals, and staff changes.
Annapolis February 17 Maryland General Assembly narrowly saved roadside beauty with a 61 to 57 vote after lengthy debate. Del Boone D Baltimore sponsored a plan to grant state control over roadside signs and structures along highways, proposing revisions and raising the Highway expenditure figure to 568 million dollars. Opponents led by Del Logan D Caroline warned of property rights impacts while farmers split on the measure and exemptions for roadside stands were noted. The House adopted the favorable committee report and prepared for a second reading. A separate measure on absentee voting was postponed.
The International Relations Club at Hood College will host John Eberly of the Church World Service Center New Windsor to discuss his Europe travels and impressions of Germany and France plus practical American aid programs. Miss Joyce Parker leads the club and will introduce him at 7 pm in the U Hut on campus.
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