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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1954

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2

Towson debutantes and rising students featured in notes

Towson and Louisville society pages note Miss Seiler granddaughter of Mrs John Cotten Engelhard of Louisville. She studied at Bryn Marden and Sarah Lawrence in Bronxville. Debuts include the Bachelors Cotillon and Spinsters Cotillion. junior league provisional member. Mr McDonald a Mercersburg graduate in senior year at Washington and Lee with Phi Kappa Sigma and other societies, plans medical school next fall. Also obituaries report Cap Warren A Blake, longtime navigator and Consolidated Navigation Co. chairman, died at Union Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Fidelity Building and Loan Association Series 33 matured after 330 weeks, total about 185 million in mortgages and cash releases.

Towson Seiler John Cotten Engelhard Louisville Phi Kappa Sigma Pi Alpha Nu Alpha Epsilon Delta McKendree Reilly Etchison Interc Etchison Baltiore Warren A Blake The Consolidated Navigation Co Union Memorial’ Hospital Tla Port Republic N.J Blake Fidelity Bulding and Loan Association Fredericktown Savings Institution

TB Fight Marks semicentennial as deaths fall sharply

The article notes the drop in tuberculosis deaths from 201 per 100,000 in 1904 to 20 per 100,000 in 1952, calling TB the era’s greatest killer among communicable diseases. It credits voluntary organizations, Christmas Seals, new drugs, and school screenings for progress, while urging continued vigilance and job support for ex patients.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company National Tuberculosis Association Lea

One For The Road Peril In Liquor Sales

In Connecticut and many states selling liquor to intoxicated patrons can incur liability when a drunken driver causes harm. Verdiicts up to 40000 have been awarded in such cases against sellers. The practice of selling to intoxicated drivers is condemned as a major crime of nightlife.

Connecticut

Club planning ambitious flower show in April at Calvary Hall

Taskers Chance Garden Club members plan a large flower show on April 21 at Calvary Methodist Parish Hall open to all Frederick residents and Fifth Division exhibitors. Mrs. Eric Lundgren chairs. schedules available. Awards include first to honorable mention ribbons with special exhibits from Nurseries and a landscaping company.

Taskers Chance Garden Club Calvary Methodist Parish Hall Eric Lundgren Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Calvary Hall T Nurseries Fin Surgeon and Landscaping Company W. Cash Smith Tassers Chance Lundzen Cochairman Joseph Turner Caries T Smith Arena of Duve Carlton Molesworth Ivy Vis Tintin A. G. Smith Lawrence Baldwin Vis Walter Crowther William Wo Tnomac Roland E. Seidel Theron Green

Senate votes against treaty send back to committee

The Senate rejected the full treaty with a 7448 vote, sending the power constitutional amendment controversy back to the Judiciary Committee. Senators Beall, Molt, Butler, Williams, Frear listed among those voting against recommital.

Washington Senate Senate Judiciary Committee Beall Molt Butler Willams

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Fifty years ago items report Frederick election bill to disfranchise many black residents if passed. gas discovery at Fourth and Bentz after iron bar driven into ground, ground frozen three feet. Baltimore papers shown at City Opera House to a large audience. Grand Lodge Mason Trevor Henry Branch spoke at Tenex Lodge meeting. a portrait of the late Judge Lind presented to the lodge. John Pyle, Ware House man, buys warehouse at Graston and plans move by early April.

Victor Baughman Frederick Tiv Fourth Bentz Baltimore City Opera House Gracetam

Twenty Years Ago from The Columns Of The News

Near zero weather returned to the counts after the latest snow. It was zero above on the city this morning. four roads were blocked by drifts. Sedan and a truck were damaged in a collision at the Square Corner. the truck skidded and couldn’t stop for the red light. Checker contest between Lewistown and Creacers town at Crearerstown, home team winning 30 to 26. A return contest will be played tonight.

Lewistown Creacerstown Crearerstown Winnins

Zonta Club plans March fashion show at Key Hotel

The Zonta Club schedules a supper and fashion show for March 8 in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom at six thirty. Mrs Alice Barker is general chairwoman with cochairs and committee heads overseeing tickets, publicity, decorations, menu, and music for the event featuring outfits from Taun and Country Shop and hats from Snyder's Hat Shop.

Zonta Club Francis Seo Key Alice Barker Marjone Etchison Virs Grace Landauer Taun East Church Street Snyder’s Wellsmere Dorothy Carty Ken Hersperger Helen Smith Mary C Hodzson Marie Yours Karol’s Kiddie Condon Tobacco Comnant Finh

William B. Boyer Dies At Home At St. Mark's

William B Boyer a noted transportation executive died at his St Mark s home Thursday after a three year illness He was 52 He leaves wife N Gertrude and three children Eugene E Boyer Mrs Douglas Piper and Bruce E Boyer a US Army member Mrs Helen Boyer and Mrs Paul Zecher two sisters and three grandchildren Also surviving are home at 106 Gast Chum Succi and funeral arrangements will be announced by M R Etchison and Son.

Willam Blessing Boyer St Mark's William Salome Blessing Boyer Methodist Church Jefferson Hotary Club Brunswick B. and B. Transportation Co N. Gertrude Boyer Eugene E. Boyer Douglas Piper Middletown Bruce E. Boyer US Army Camp Gordon Georgia Helen Boyer This City Paul Zecher Burkittsville Gast Chum Succi M. R. Etchison and Son Ida May Hobbs Stevens Avenue Arbutus Elias Clifton Hobbs St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore Nicholas Annie Fowler Day Helen Sullivan Donald Young Wilmer Hobbs Wade C. Hobbs Gordon Rohr Edward W. Hobbs Catonsville Wilkens Avenue C. M. Waltz Winfield William Lewis Springfield Cemetery

Deaths and Obituaries From Thurmont and Nearby Areas

Multiple obituaries list Edward Martin 62 of Thurmont died suddenly at home from a heart condition. Survivors include brothers Harry and George, nieces and nephews. Services Sunday at 2 pm from the Thurmont funeral home. interment in Lewistown cemetery. Funeral directors MM Creager and Son.

Edward Martin Charles Edward Martin David Ellen Susanne Carson Martin Thurmont H. and F Harry George Martin Lewistown MM. L. Creager and Son

Local Health and Personal Update News

Among The Sick Stanley T Sundergirl was removed to the New ton D Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg W Va for treatment of back injuries received Tuesday Little Miss Bonita Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard J Rice is confined to her home in Rocky Springs with the grippe Mrs Arthur Stull 107 West South street underwent a major operation recently at Frederick Memorial Hospital is now much improved and able to have visitors Judge Patrick M Schnauffer is a patient in Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Mrs Kathryn Burdette 10 East Fifth street a patient at Emergency Hospital for several months is reported in critical condition Ralph E Rhoderick South Market street who was injured Tuesday afternoon in a fall from a balcony was returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital Thursday evening in the ambulance of C E Cline and Son His employer announced no bones were broken but he cannot return to work immediately Bob Feller signed his 16th contract with the Cleveland Indians in Tucson Ariz.

Stanley T. Sundergirl Trail Avenue Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Bonita Rice Bernard J. Rice Rocky Springs Arthur Stull South Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Patrick M. Schnauffer Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Kathryn Burdette East Fifth Street Ralph E. Rhoderick South Market Street C. E. Cline

Collections Reported For Heart Fund

Driver salesmen of the dairies operating from the city have turned in about 450 dollars to date for the Frederick County Heart Association drive. The American Legion reported street solicitations totaling about 300 dollars and will continue collections today and Saturday. Special events chairman Mrs. Vernal C. Moore has raised about 150 dollars, plus 832 from the Mt. Pleasant community and 16 from the Business and Professional Women's club. A teen fashion show and tea is planned at the Hotel Frederick. The Opti Mrs. are backing a square dance at Frederick High School for the fund on March 6. The campaign aims to conclude by month’s end, likely extending into the first week of March.

Frederick County Heart Association George Chapline, Jr American Legion Legion Nelson Strathern William Drews Vernal C. Moore Mt. Pleasant Business James A. Grove Frederick High School

Funeral notices and priors for James Mauzy Addie Norris Magaha and others

Funeral services are announced for James M. Mauzy at 2 p.m. at 8 East Patrick Street with interment at Mount Olivet. Addie Elizabeth Norris dies in Bartonsville. services at 2 p.m. Monday at Jackson's Chapel after calling hours at 106 East Church Street. Thomas Heffner Magaha of Point of Rocks had services at 2 p.m. Thursday at 106 East Church Street with interment at Mount Olivet. officials from B&O, Maryland and Virginia state and Frederick police attended. Ernest Pete Lizer funeral held in Myersville with Rev. C Basil Grossnickle officiating. interment in Wolfsville United Brethren cemetery. Chloe Cecil Hamilton dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital. services at 11 a.m. Thursday at 106 East Church Street. interment in Mount Hope Cemetery. Leo Paul Zentz dies suddenly. services at Thurmont St John’s Lutheran at 2 p.m.. interment in Thurmont Blue Ridge Cemetery with pallbearers from Fairchild, Hagerstown. Allen F. Heller named to Washington County Liquor Board. succeeds John R. Black. post valued at 1,500 dollars. Heller also serves on Maryland Board of Natural Resources.

James M. Mauzy Frederick Junction East Patrick Street Mount Olivet Cemetery C. E. Cline Addie Elizabeth Norris Marion A. Norris Bartonsville East Church Street Jackson’s Fairview Cemetery M.R. Etchison and Son Thomas Heffner Magaha Point of Rocks Frederick Memorial Hospital East Church Edward A. Godsey Calvary Methodist Church Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Maryland State Police Virginia State Police Frederick Ira B. Stunkle Lewis E. Ogle Clarence BE. Camber Charles W. Selby Oscar M. O'Hara Lester E. Hine Mt. Olivet M. R. Etchison and Son Ernest Pete Lizer Wolfsville Myersville Basil Grossnickle Charles Smith David Rudolph Joe Farsht Paul Warrenfeltz United Brethren Cemetery Paul F. Bittle Chloe Cecil Hamilton Roger S. Hamilton Mount Carmel H. C. Kottier Gilmore Hamilton Lloyd Hamilton Thomas Hesson Woodrow Fox Melvin Haugh Rey Peters Mount Hope J Woodsboro M. R Leo Paul Zentz Thurmont St. John’s Lutheran Church Charles H. Corbett Fairchild Hagerstown Ralph K. Badergren Harling M. Keetey Onnie B Funk William G. Lough Robert J. Thomas Russell B. Trumpower Jr Thurmont Blue Ridge Cemetery M. L. Creager and Son Washington County Republican Central Committee Allen F. Heller Washington County Liquor Board Heller Hancock John Ri R Black Maryland Board of Natural Resources

Quilting Bee Death: Rocky Ridge Leader Martha Dayhoff

Martha Dayhoff a 33 year old Rocky Ridge leader collapsed at a Thurmont quilting party and died en route to Frederick Memorial Hospital. She was active in the Rocky Ridge Church of the Brethren and the New Midway community, past president of the New Midway Volunteer Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary and P T A. Funeral arrangements set with services at home and Rocky Ridge Church of the Brethren.

Rocky Ridge New Midway Thurmont Frederick Memorial Hospital Martha Isabel Dayhoff Aaron Rice Earlow, Dayhoff

Tivoli Theater Sale Deed Recorded on West Patrick Street

A deed records the sale of the Tivoli theater property from Stanley Company of America to Transamerica Frederick Realty Corporation of Berwyn Heights for about 145000 dollars. A transfer of the Frederica theater lease at 216 North Market Street from William L. Fisher to Transamerica Frederick Realty Corporation takes effect February 24. Earlier reports noted the Tivol building sale and lease transfer.

West Patrick Street Stanley Company of America Transamerica ‘Frederick Realty Corporation Berwyn Heights Stanley Company Frederica Theater North Market Street William L. O. Fisher Transamerica Frederick Realty Corporation Tivol Theater Frederick Theater

Boy Dies After Being Hit By Ball

Elmer Mullinix a fifth grader from North Market Street School died after a batted ball struck him in the head. He was rushed to Frederick Memorial Hospital where he died during preparations for skull surgery. The skull fracture and extra-dural pressure were cited by the county medical examiner as the cause, noting delay in recognizing injury. Surviving: his father Narvil Mullinix mother Louise Mullinix sister Patricia and grandparents. Funeral arrangements announced with services Monday at the late residence.

Elmer Hares Franklin Mullnnx East Fourth Street Frederick Memorial Hospital North Macket Street Mullinix Elmer Narvil F. Muillinix Young Mullinix Giea Robert J. Furie Louise M. Mullinix Patricia Louise Roberts Mullinx Mabel Dietrich Hagerstown Elmer Mullinix Lisbon Pine Grove Cemetery Mt. Airy C.M. Waltz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lewis Pintard Seiler Kuxton Elizabeth Gray Seiler John Etchison McDonald S. Elmer Barnhart Dorothy Marie Charles Ray Green C. Lloyd Green the News Lems Randolph Wehler Charles E Wehler West Fifth Street Randolph Webler Wolle J. Ross Wolle Dr. Webler Marrietta Henderson Hood College St. Mary's Seminary St. Mary’s City Mary Grace Helfenstein Margrete Dill Baltimore Hood Club Edmondson Village Hall Alumnae Association Helflenstein Miss Dill Oscar B. Cobrentz Melvin M. &Ngle West Indies South America Walter K. Forney East South Street American Association of University Women Camp Detrick Alten Fisher Burkoxstown Emil Talmaini New York City August J. Raggi East Second Street Talamini Raggi Albert Seeger East Patrick Street Raymond Thomas Gaithersburg Barbara Jane Karl Jacobson Miami Beach, Fla Inlaw Ira Kappel Davis Bert O. Nichols Second Street Ruby Charles . Jackson Lewis Jackson Martins Biure WoVa Miss Nichols Potomac Edison Company Jackson Shepherd College Shepherdstown W.va Middletown Elementary School Rockwell Terrace Gurski Butcher M J Croghan John R. Brown Westminster Florida Samuel Deterding Howard Diane Spring Valley Nancy Stop Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Happy Johnny Peggy Koontz Patsy Carder Lucy Peters Ernestine Page Roberta Widiaing Virgini Garst Doris Lackey G. L Thomas, Jr Buckeystown Charles T. Bross Welcome Wagon Elks Club Leonard Zimmerman Stanley Brown East Fourteenth Street Louis VanTill Theodore Semler Francis Scott Key Hotel St. Petersburg Fila G. A Zeigler Upper Montclair, N. J Charles H Boyer Greenwood Del Boyer Oscar Schultz Bride Elsie C. Sommerfield Leo H. Sommerfield Byron A. Winebrewer Dill Avenue Raymond E. Wilhelm Warren Rigler Lloyd B. Winehrener Winebrewer Richard F. Kline Miami Fla Nassau Clarke Place Philadelphia International Airport B&o Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Lefs SAN Francisco F Joe DiMaggio Vic Raschi New ‘York Yankee St. Louis Howard Wesley Thomas Klinehart’s Alley King William B. Boyer St. Mark’s Mary Ella Lemon B. H. Rohrback Lancaster Loudoun County Jacob Elizabeth Werner Stoutsenberger Thomas Lemon Rohrback Harry Sandower Lovettsville R. EB. Brown Edward H. Kyle Union Cemetery Oden Washington Brewer Damascus New Market Cemetery Olin L. Moles Worth Feller Tucson Ariz Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Heart Fund Traver Evangelical Mea Church Edward Fox Witlow Avenue Hoy Zimmermat Fox Bart Summers Grace Dav Charles Simpson Foxl Althea Walsh Betty Himes Ayrs Aaa
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