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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1954
Page
2
A movement across parts of the country urged by school authorities to ensure children eat a proper breakfast. It notes many wake with only coffee and a cigarette, missing the substantial meal once common, while younger generations claim they do not care for breakfast.
HAL BOYLE reports a reader's wish for a fresh, simple, inexpensive pleasure aimed at middle aged men. The concept should avoid alcohol, gadgets, or shared duties, appeal without risk, be respectable, and not offend clergy. The gag suggestion of ventriloquism is offered as a tongue in cheek fit. The piece blends a light column with a New Year dinner note from Emmitsburg and local party reports.
The year starts with optimism for peace to end shadows over the century and bring health happiness and prosperity. Observers see Asia aggression fading as a latent possibility, guiding hope for a more relaxed life and fuller blessings for readers in Maryland Dorchester County and beyond. A separate report notes a fatal automobile track collision near Wye Mills Maryland killing a 40 year old woman and injuring another.
Fifty Years Ago items note 16 below at Frederick Junction and Woodsboro, 14 below in the city. County springs freeze as Junior and United Fire Companies host contests. F Lester Smith elected Juniors foreman by 53 votes over Shipley. Motter and Gaver lead the Juniors and Uniteds. Boys Temperance Association officers named. A horse attached to a delivery wagon fell at Patrick and Market streets with minor injury but much trouble to revive it. Residents of Wolfsville organize for an electric railway with John St Maugans as president and Stattlemyer and English as vice presidents. Dr A J Lamb records secretary. H M Warrenfeltz as secretary. Warrenfeltz as treasurer.
Former state Senator Frank C Norwood died this morning at Frederick City Hospital at age 74. William A Klipp caretaker at the Dive Lunch room Frederick Junction was struck by an automobile but escaped with slight bruises. Richard Smith 37 year old son of Capt and Mrs F Jesters Smith East Second street was shot accidentally by a playmate in the hands of a boy. Miss Julia Shafer Knoxville who served as carrier of the rural route out of the Knoxville post office for about 30 years was retired from the service.
A reception for Aladame Agi damher and guests follows her Pere concert at Hood College in Meyran Hall drawing room. The native of Budapest will perform at eight o'clock in Brodbeck Mall with no admission charge and the event is open to the public.
Mr and Mrs J Milton Bronk of Braddock Heights announce the engagement of their daughter Catharine Ann Bronk to Verlin G Eash son of the late Mr Eash Arcaford Ohio. Catharine is a senior home economics student at Goshen College Indiana Verlin is a recent Bowling Green State University graduate preparing to teach music No wedding date has been set.
Approximately five couples danced to Leon Blasser Orchestra at the Frederick Chapter DeMolay Christmas dance held Saturday at the V F W Country Club. Guests came from Jobs Daughters and DeMolay groups in Baltimore, Washington, Westminster and Hagerstown. Chaperons included Mr and Mrs Howard Fry Mr and Mrs Russell L Michael and Mr and Mrs H R Erker. Kark Cramer featured with impersonations of popular sexV stars. Birthday songs honored several members.
Letters of administration granted to John J. S. Summers of Route 5 Frederick and Melvin C. Oden of 338 Wilson Place for the late Henry W. Summers. Various siblings and nieces and nephews to share the estate with no valuation recorded. Also, administration on Emory Purdum estate granted to B Raya Furdam and L Eugene Purdum of Mt Airy, with Mamie Purdum widow and a daughter Lione Leatherwood and son Albert Purdum among heirs.
Members of the Jug Bridge Club met for their annual Christmas party at Mrs. Harry I. Ham ion’s home on North Jefferson last Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs Ray Smyth led prayers as 23 members and three visitors attended. gifts were exchanged and carols sung. Relishments were served by the hostess and co hostesses. next meeting slated for January 13 at 7 30 p m at Mrs. Murray Fox’s Orchard avenue.
David Lawrence argues that full employment is an established principle of social welfare under the Eisenhower administration. He explains the defense procurement plan uses lowest bids with 20 percent set aside for surplus-labor areas, no taxpayer loss, and departs from Truman era subsidies. The piece contrasts policy with political use and notes regional labor surpluses and tax depreciation changes to attract plants.
Hollywood reports Marilyn Monroe has been suspended by her studio for failing to appear at the start of a new film. Rumors swirled of a pending marriage to Joe DiMaggio and tense contract talks as Monroe reportedly balked at scripts and waits for approval of a new deal. Her agent denied wedding plans and cited script issues for her absence.
Theodore Semler was elected president of the Yellow Springs Community Association at a Monday night election meeting at the Community Hall. Outgoing president John Alexander opened proceedings as reports from secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Other officers elected include Baird Harmon as vice president, Mrs Ray Gardner as secretary, Mrs Harold Staley as assistant secretary, Harold Staley as treasurer, and Charles E Staley as assistant treasurer.
Branchville Maryland Chief Harry Ruth defended a suspension for taking a squad ambulance to the Orange Bowl in Miami. He said his unit works for University of Maryland and attends student events, including home games. The Internal Revenue Service urged Maryland taxpayers to have income tax forms this week.
Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield reprimanded John Mack Killen of White Hall for driving on the main lane at 15 miles under the speed limit and not using the shoulder. Killen said he did not pull over when approached by Trooper James Hardy on December 3. The left tractor side was two feet from the center line, and the shoulder was noted as improved in that section.
Emmitsburg residents hosted and visited for holidays with family across towns including Baltimore and Frederick. Leo G. Sanders improves at Warner Hospital after a Christmas truck fall. St Josephs altar boys fundraiser and Lions Club plans for a 1954 Horse Show are noted along with a string of local visits, PTA meeting date, and Christmas decoration award results.
The New York Yankees won their fifth straight American League pennant and fifth consecutive World Series title, voted the outstanding team of 1953 with 79 first place votes and 289 points. Maryland's Terrapins finished second, edging the Cleveland Browns, while Notre Dame, Indiana, Milwaukee Braves, Detroit Lions, Minneapolis Lakers, Navy crew, and Brooklyn Dodgers also ranked in the year end list.
MecSherrystown committee led by John M H Wamed and Elder plans a dance series in the new VFW annex to meet its pole drive quota. Lumen F Norris heads the effort. Miniature iron lung canisters are placed townwide. Sodality of St Josephs church holds meeting and Christmas party at St Euphemia school recreation room Wednesday evening.
Marshall women lost their bid to resist Social Security taxes on household workers wages. The Supreme Court refused to hear their appeal after two lower courts ruled the tax constitutional. The group vows to press the issue with Congress as revenue agents collected taxes from bank accounts.
Baltimore railways announce changes to locomotive sounds. New York Central will replace the fog horn with a high powered whistle chime. Baltimore and Ohio will adopt a chime that resembles a steam whistle.
Margaret Engle was honored at the F E Auxiliary annual banquet. Louise Starner presented corsages to Mrs. Engle and Miss Delores Shook. Past presidents and officers were introduced by the president. George Miller introduced officers including Wilbur May Ralph Bare Richard Brachey John Young Robert Hartman Darrell Everhart Fred Reesback. Delores Shook sang with Michael Stup at the piano, Virginia Rossback accompanied Christmas carols. Committee headed by Mildred Kettinger with Alma Crebs Irene Miller Sally Haines Mary Unger Haltis Belie Miller.
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