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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1954
Page
2
The Frederick News lists single-copy price five cents and advance rates for periods of one month to one year. It notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations and that the paper is entered at the Frederick post office as second-class matter. The date references July 6, 1934.
The recount battle for the Maryland Democratic gubernatorial nomination centers on Queen Annes and Talbot counties as Mahoney seeks to overturn Byrd's unit vote margin. Byrd won Queen Annes by 53 popular votes and Talbot by 60, while Mahoney faced earlier setbacks in Baltimore’s Fifth District where machine-read discrepancies narrowed his margin. Recounts and court actions loom in multiple districts as both camps prepare challenges and potential petitions.
In July insects dominate as beetles, worms, caterpillars and chorus of crickets grasshoppers and katydids surge. Gardeners classify pests by feeding and use stomach poisons or contact insecticides. DDT touted for dual action. Underground moles and grubs, snakes and toads hold lines, birds prey high. mankind’s war with insects ends only in truce awaiting next summer. COMMITTEE MEETING A meeting at J Wm Burke home plans Burke reunion August 1 at Brook Hill near Frederick. Attendees include James Hart Walter Cecil Harry Amberger and others. officers named. Refreshments served after.
A storm passed Frederick County causing damage including a cyclone near Keefer Thomas farm and lightning striking the Markell estate hay barracks. A balloon launched from Groff House on July 4 was found on Dr. Wagner’s Woodsboro farm. Frederick officials outlined proposed city license charges to boost revenue. Captain Jesse Brown, longtime local conductor, is promoted to the Royal Blue line with plans to move to Washington. Francis Fogle collapsed from heat on J. E. Price’s farm but recovered enough to be about today.
July 1 1934 at Baker Park Frederick drew the largest Fourth of July crowd for a municipal fireworks display. The Mercury hit 9% at noon after a warm night. Forecaster predicted cooler weather tomorrow. Emergency shelter projects were approved and flood lighting for Baker Park tennis courts discussed. Several persons were injured by exploding fireworks including Marian L. Grove of 15 West Third Street and Anna Lee Etchison of East Second Street.
About 500 youngsters were guests of the American Legion at Tivoli Theater for the 22nd annual July 4 movie and treat. William H. S. Miller chaired the event, with Francis Scnit Key Post and others assisting. The feature was Oklahoma with Juds Canova. several shorts were shown and all-day suckers were handed out.
Frederick and Baltimore residents depart by auto for Niagara Falls and Canada. A birthday buffet in Reid's Ford honors Mrs. Swope, with guests including Nagle, Miller, Miller family, Shryock and Swope relatives. Tyeryar family to visit relatives in California and Las Vegas with Davis, sister of Mrs Trelyan. Lindquists plan weeks at Kingston before returning to Canada. Mrs. Beard Young returns from York with Sprenkel and daughter Eleanor. Corporal Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris, leaves for Fort Hood after 16 months in Korea. previously at Fort Meade.
Among the sick in Frederick area: Raymond J. Ford of near Frederick is recovering at home after an operation at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs. Mildred Shafer of South Market Street has been discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital and is convalescing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carbaugh. Mrs. Katie Newton on Center Street remains in satisfactory condition after surgery at University Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs. William B. Shreve of Buckeystown is reported in satisfactory condition after a Frederick Memorial Hospital operation. Miss Mary Crouse is very ill at Bon Secours Hospital in Baltimore.
In a candlelit Koontz Chapel service more than seventy attendees heard Rev. Wm. Harpold urge preservation of rural country churches as centers against secularism and communism. He cited rural origins of many city church members and preachers, noted Koontz family contributions, and stressed reopening and strengthening of rural churches for civilizational sanity. New members were welcomed and communion observed, with upcoming Sunday School and service times announced and Rev. Racpord to be aided by Rev. Dantz.
Airman Second Class Junior L. Catron of Germantown Maryland was promoted to Airman First Class in the Fifth Air Force unit the 5th Fighter Bomber Wing announced.
Miss Bette Ann Powers and David Wayne Smith wed in Calvary Methodist Church with Rev. Edward A. Godsey officiating. The ceremony featured Chantilly lace gown, colonial bouquets, and a reception in church rooms. Guests came from Washington and multiple states. couple to reside at 234 Carroll Parkway after their Poconos trip.
Two local weddings are announced. Janice M. Brunner and John E. Peaslee wed June 16 in Myersville with Rev. Rogers Keech presiding. Brunner employed by Hanover Shoe Co. and Peaslee a farmer living in Burkittsville. Doris Rebecca Whipp and James Danner married June 25 at Walkersville Evangelical Lutheran Church. both newlyweds reside in Thurmont and hold local employment histories.
The State Roads Commission invites bids by July 27 for two Washington National Pike works in Montgomery County. One project builds a dual four span steel bridge carrying relocated Maryland 28 over the expressway, 292 feet long with 30 foot roadways. The other constructs a four span steel bridge for Shady Grove Lane over the Pike, about 2.9 miles northwest of Rockville, 250 feet long with 30 foot roadways. Grading and paving for approaches and the expressway are let under separate contracts.
The piece reports that both major parties in the Senate oppose admitting Red China to the United Nations. It notes Lyndon Johnson backs Knowland’s plan for draw down if Peiping joins, while Stevenson shows mixed stance, raising concerns about U N prestige, possible Korea flare ups, and regional instability in Asia. It outlines potential consequences for Korea, Japan, Britain, and Southeast Asia, urging support for a February 1956 U N resolution designating Red China as an aggressor.
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