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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1952
Page
4
Boyle argues civilization survives and improves because women insist on better work in small, everyday tasks. He contrasts women's quiet bravery with men's public heroism, praising women for challenging social norms, demanding value in small dealings, and resisting the inertia of the status quo.
National Medical Defense Conference warns three million casualties with nine hundred thousand deaths from atomic war. Dr Norvin Kiefer cites Hiroshima power and warns of greater destruction as bomb tech grows. Civil defense urged nationwide, plan for all communities and refugees. Also reports Harold D Taylor USN homecoming after eight months in the Far East aboard USS De Baron.
Fifty years ago items note officials seeking city street franchises delayed actions. FrederickBaltimore and WashingtonGettysburg rail groups. two men drifted from river flood, rescued after ten hours in a tree. Rosenstock sells East Second Street lot. Monocacy and Potomac floodwaters rise four feet at Ceresville. Point of Rocks cellars flooded. Plasterers Murray and Storm finish Ernest Heifenstein’s Clarke Place residence.
Twenty years ago item notes Mayor Elmer F MunshowER will push two Sutton and seriously start the Linganore flotation plant with grand ceremonies planned. Temperature neared February record at 75 degrees in the city. Thirteen hours after he was struck by a milk truck on the highway west of De four, John Smith, a farm laborer, died at Frederick City Hospital.
On Ash Wednesday a message urges repentance for sins from greed to sloth and anger. It cites Luke 13 3 5 and emphasizes universal accountability and seeking forgiveness through Jesus Christ. The prayer asks God to reveal besetting sins and grant strength to forsake them.
A tale recounts a mother grieving her only child who seeks restoration from a prophet. He directs her to gather a handful of meal from a place untouched by sorrow, yet she finds relief only after helping others in similar grief. The story shows kindness as comfort and reflects on luck and family.
Ralph A Mulkey, 40, owner of Mulkey Electrical Appliance Store in Brunswick, dies at home. Survived by widow Margaret Myers Mulkey, daughter Margaret Crennell, sister Lyman Davis, half-sister Willie Hendrix. funeral 2 p.m. at Brunswick First Methodist. Interment in Reformed cemetery. Carr ie E Grossnickle, 72, widow of Westey E. Grossnickle of near Middletown, dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Survived by daughter Lucy Phettiplace, son James, four grandchildren, brothers Guy and William Waters. funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at Myersville Church of the Brethren. interment Grossnickle cemetery.
Funeral services were held for Lester A Smith at Methodist Mt Bethel near Foxville with choir songs and pallbearers named. Hugh L Rodesfer, longtime Lovellsville resident, died. services at home then at New Jerusalem Lutheran and Union Cemetery with bank directors as honorary pallbearers and others as active pallbearers. Mary Semmes Gambril dies. All Saints Episcopal Church rites conducted by Rev Maurier D. Ashbury with casket bearers Cerus Gembrill and others.
In Washington February 27 the issue of radio and television coverage of congressional hearings and sessions is debated. Speaker Rayburn questions rules that bar broadcasting and still photography while permitting stills. Public access versus disruption prompts calls for clearer rules and full disclosure of government actions.
Frederick residents and two county students were named to Hood College's Dean's List for the first semester. Recipients include Doris Simpson, Barbara Weaver, Norade Truxal, Natalie Delaplaine, Doris Fulmer, Anne Svare, Betty Jane Stambaugh, and others connected to Frederick, Taneytown, and nearby areas. A later note reports a surprise birthday party for George W. Black attended by family and neighbors.
John Schildt of Walkersville E U B church is temporary chairman of a group of youths forming the Frederick County Christian Youth Council. A constituting meeting is set for March 25 at Utica Lutheran Church with representatives from county churches. Miss Faye Conrad was elected temporary secretary.
Police Chief Albert H. Miller Jr. sustained a broken arm and multiple head and leg injuries when his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Charles Rippeon on East King Street near Village Chevrolet. Rippeon was uninjured. A separate dispatch from Falls Church reports a 38 year old mother of six shot to death by a jealous suitor who then killed himself.
The National Park Service urges tourists to avoid contact with wildlife and to stop feeding animals in national parks. The rule prohibits touching or molesting deer, bears, and other species, aiming to reduce injuries and traffic hazards from visitors who feed wildlife. Officials cite past injuries in Yosemite and Yellowstone and note animal health declines from handouts.
A 65th World Day of Prayer service will be held at Lewistown Methodist at 7 p m with cross church participation from Bethel Lutheran Creagerstown Lewistown Utica Reformed Zion and Lewistown churches. A brief drama Mother Liberty's Children will illustrate the offering projects and names participants from each denomination are listed. The event is open to the public.
Five four year enlistments and three minority enlistments were received at the local Naval Recruiting office during February according to Recruit ing officer C C Bowers. Enlistees include Joseph Murray Groff Frederick Route 1 William Ignatiue Gouker Jr 19 247 East Church street Edward Eugene Rice 18 Frederick Route 3 Orvall Alfred Yingling 20 Frederick Route 1 James Richard Nelly 30 Emmitsburg Route 2 minority enlistments include Raymond Lee Goodsell 17 De Grange street Harvey Montor May 12 Thurmont Route 1 Marry Lee Anderson 17 East D street Brunswick Chief Sowers reports naval enlistments still being accepted and women can enlist for WAVES through his office. On submarine Charles S Roberts torpedo Mans mate second class USN formerly of Route 1 Monrovia serving aboard USS Sea Leopard with the Atlantic Fleet Roberts entered Naval service June 1 1946.
A double ring marriage united Miss Mary Theresa Peters and John Hollinger on Saturday Feb 16 at 4 30 pm in St Josephs Rectory Emmitsburg Md. Rev Michael OBrien presided. The bride wore navy blue with white accessories. A reception followed at the White House Inn with over 40 relatives. The couple planned a Virginia honeymoon and the groom will report to Aberdeen Proving Ground after.
An average of $129.27 per head was realized for 41 bred gifts and boars offered at the Maryland Hampshire Breeders Association spring auction at the Fair Grounds here Tuesday. The sale drew a large crowd with spirited bidding and many gilts stayed local while others went to Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia. The top gilt, consigned by Fred Detweiler of Pocomoke City, was bought by Our Ladys 4-H Club of Leonardtown for $220. The top boar, consigned by Charles H. Lutz of Middletown, was purchased by W. G. Price of Sykesville for $99. Auctioneers were Fay Hulick of Indianapolis and Emmett R. Bowlus of Frederick.
Oak Ridge Tennessee marks a political shift as its population reaches about 32 000, surpassing prewar Anderson County in voters. Ten years after scientists handed fission to engineers, residents have reshaped local governance from a dry Republican county to a wet Democratic one with support from key national figures.
Young people from several denominations present two playlets as part of World Day of Prayer services in Evangelical Lutheran Church Friday at 2 p.m. The event features high school students involved in United Christian Youth Action and aims to foster a Frederick County Christian Youth Council. Cast includes Jane Brainerd of Bridgeport as Mother Liberty and youth from Frederick, Walkersville, Monrovia, Adamstown, and Harmony Grove.
February 27 report from Washington notes lawmakers want rules to broadcast and televise committee meetings but show reluctance to press a confrontation. The scene highlights a push for openness in government proceedings with cautious steps ahead.
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