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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1954

Page

2

Excellent Wheat Crop In Frederick County Near Market

A brisk Frederick county wheat crop moves toward market with farmers near 31.88 to 1.90 dollars per bushel under the development loan program, about the same as last year. Government storage charges will be deducted from the loan value while open-market prices hover near 1.75 to 1.80.

Frederick County Farmers Cooperative Association Baltimore Commodity Credit Corporation Farmers Cooperative

Promise or Threat of a Space Satellite Power

The article discusses Lyman Spitzer Jr's vision of a man made space platform for astronomy and potential military use. It notes a telescope 100 miles above Earth could greatly extend viewing range and reduce atmospheric distortions, while warning of war potential and global anxiety over space based operations.

Lyman Spitzer Prince Ofianemer Ion Gays Spitzer Earth

New Fiscal Year Shows Large 1954-55 Deficit Forecast

The 1954-55 fiscal year begins July 1 with a Treasury predicted deficit of 33.5 billion dollars and an estimated next-year deficit of 2.9 billion. Despite spending being boosted by 5 billion and revenues shrinking on weak business activity, the national debt remains under the 275 billion limit at 271 billion. The new Westminster by-pass opens amid rain, easing Baltimore traffic routes via U S 140. In Piedmont League action, Hagerstown beats Newport News 8 to 3 while Portsmouth tops Lynchburg 6 to 4 and York and Colonial Heights Peters burg split 6s.

Eisenhower Treasury United States New Westminster McKeidin Baltimor & Havnt Emmitsburg Taneytown Maryland 32 Westminster U. S. 140 Baltimore Hagerstown Newport News Portsmouth Lynchburg Norfolk Lancaster York Colonial Heights Petersburg

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Frederick figures mark July 7 1904 with notes on MR NICHOLAS D HAUER turning 87 and a hat business career lasting 32 years He chaired the Fredericktown Savings Institution for over six decades Jacob L Newcomer leads Standard Oil Compass plants Frederick Hagerstown succeeding OW Beresah George M Gitlinger on a broad business tour for Corona Kid Company from New York to the west Includes a July Fourth picnic at Frederick Junction and a heat incident involving John W Hall of the B and O Mt Airy repair section at Alberton He was revived at home after heat exposure.

the News Nicholas D. Hauer Frederick Fredericktown Frederick Junction George M. Gitlinger Corona Kid Company Boston New York St. Louis San Francisco Knights Templar John W. Hall Mt. Airy Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Alberton

Heat Wave Tensions End As Local News Recaps July 7 1934

Twenty years ago today July 7 1934 columns report a five day heat wave ending, Betty Gross injured by a fall on glass from a bridge, local youths Edgar Palmer and Bernard Stull defeating Jack McLaughlin and George Stoner in a Frederick county open doubles match, and George Miller near Thurmont overcome by the heat while working on the road near Foxville.

Betty Gross Leslie Gross Ladiesburg Edgar Palmer Bernard Stull Jack Mclaughlin George Stoner Mercersburg Catoctin Country Club George Miller Thur Mont Nye Foxville

Property Damage In Accident Put At 250 Dollars

An overhead structure near Zacharias garages caused about 150 dollars in damage after a truck driven by Louis F. Danner struck it while passing a car in Middle Alley. The other vehicle sustained about 100 dollars damage. No charges were filed.

Middle Alley Albert N. McCardell East Second Street Zacharias Louis F. Danner North Bentz Street Ellis Carty Market South Streets William A. Boone, Jr Earl C. Watkins East Fifth ‘Street South Street Francis Doran Massapequa Doran Chester R. Giddings Gaithersburg James R. Hahn New Market Harri J Cole RED Frederick Sterling W. Wood N. Dorses Clinton Hale East South Street Kanode and Mutchner Earl P. Edwards King

Car Damaged In Wreck On Renner Road East Of New Midway

A sedan sustained about 5100 damage Tuesday night near Renner road east of New Midway in a collision with a truck. No one was injured. State Trooper Robert Dishong investigated. The sedan was driven by Cora E. Gorley Thurmont. the truck by Charles L. Creager, New Midway. Creager was charged with improper signaling after the left turn into a private lane.

Renner Road New Midway Robert Dishong Cora E. Gorley Thurmont Charles L. Creager Renner Creager

Tomatoes Hit Hard in Prince Anne by Maryland Heat

Local produce men in Somerset County reported yesterday that the tomato crop suffered severe damage from hot dry weather in Maryland. The weather conditions have reduced yields and affected market supply across the region.

Princess Anne Somerset County Maryland

Miss Carole Wood Weds Theodore McIntire in Westminster

Miss Carole Lee Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wood of Westminster married Theodore Bryan McIntire Jr son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Bryan McIntire of Towson in Westminster Episcopal Church Ascension at 730 pm on June 26. Rev Austin Schildwachter performed the double ring ceremony with J Richard Meginnis soloist and Ralph Rexroth organist. The bride wore a white satin gown with portrait neckline lace and a full length veil. They will take a short honeymoon in Bermuda. The groom is Johns Hopkins alumnus and a student at University of Baltimore Law School. the bride will be a senior at Goucher College.

Carole Lee Wood John Wood Westminster Theodore Bryan McIntire Jr Theodore Bryan McIntire Towson Westminster Episcopal Church of the Ascension Austin F. Schildwachter J. Richard Meginnis Baltimore Ralph Rexroth Baltkmore Sondra Jean Lee Dorothy Joyce Miller Virginia Eloise Tilghman Rachel Anne Caulk St. Michaels Maid of Honor Priscilla Schildwachter F. Steele Langford Salisbury Edgar A. Jett III Richmond Warren HR. Oler James F. Fanseen Abs. McIntire Mrs. Wood Court Place Bermuda McIntire Johns Hopkins University University of Baltimore Law School Sigma Phi Epsilon Gamma Eta Gamma Goucher College

Ambulance service launched by Creeger Post 68 American Legion

The Edwin C. Creeger Jr Post No 68 American Legion in Thurmont announces a newly purchased ambulance for north county use with veteran drivers and first aid trained helpers. Call Thurmont 5432 for aid as fundraising continues with a Saturday dance at the Home to buy wheelchairs beds and crutches for veterans. A June 24 Candidates Night was described as successful with several locals named.

Edwin C. Creeger American Legion Thurmont North County The Legion Post Post Lose E. Fraley Ray Nagle J. E. Prendergast John D. Leatherman

Dismissal Sought In Condemnation Suit Near New Market

The State Roads Commission seeks dismissal of a second condemnation suit for a 15.2 acre parcel along the New Market Monrovia road. Clyde W. Smith and Mr and Mrs William F. Smith of Nameville allege the initial petition was an experiment, withdrawn due to fear of a low valuation, and claim substantial costs and unnecessary litigation. The owners say the commission failed to name all rightful parties and filed an inadequate $12,000 check in the first petition.

State Roads Commission New Market Clyde W. Smith William F. Smith Nameville Clyde Smith Holden S. Felton Robert E. Clapp, Jr Smith Market-Monrovia William Smith Clyde South Willan Smith

Weddings at churches and halls across area

Betty Weddle and Frederick C. Mantei wed at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage with Rev Ralph Greiman officiating. Bride in navy suit, maid Elsie Smith, best Harold Shultz. Groom served in U S Navy, previously Hornet. couple honeymooned in New York and reside with bride’s family. Other nuptials include Anne Keyes Luckett and Harvey Dean Hart in Oakton, Virginia, with breakfast reception. later Greensboro home. Also Eleanor Marlene Poole and Robert Grayson Klipp married in Walkersville with Rev B Koontz Helwig. bride in ice blue dress, maid Ella Mae Poole. groom serves in Japan Army. trip through Virginia.

Ets Earl Morten Betty Weddle Frederick C. Mantei OB. T. i U. S. Navy Spokane Wash Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage Ralph Greiman Elsie Smith Harold Shultz Woodsboro Frederick High School Southern Camp Detrick U. S. S. Hornet New York City Klipp—Poole Eleanor Marlene Poole Walter W. Poole Walkersville Robert Grayson Klipp Frederichyy Suue Ueset MH Na Muuell H. Klipp Woom St Paul's Lutheran Church B. Koontz Helwig Paul Dinterman Ella Mae Poole Charles P. Jones Mar

Local personals note travel plans and births

Misses Pat Layman and Shirley Talbott plan a Niagara Falls Canada trip by car. Mr. and Mrs. L. Pearce Bowlus and two children journey to National Airport, then Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Glacier Park, Banff Lake Louise and Jasper. Twins born to Maurice De Lashmult and wife at Emergency Hospital June 5. Patty Daffin heads to Camp Pocono for summer. Haymes alimony warrants spark legal trouble in Los Angeles.

Pat Layman Shirley +Talbott Fio Tdas Niagara Falls Canada L. Pearce Bowlus James Helen Airy National Airport Washington United Air Lines Salt Lake City Utah Yellowstone Glacier i Park Banff Lake Louise Jasper National Park Canadian Rockies Phyllis Ann Gordy Laurel Del W EE. Roane Wayside Apartments Dave Daffin West Third Pocono Mountains Camp Pocono Lake Wallenpaupack Lakeville

Urbana Church Side Glances Wedding Scene

Miss Bertha Dianne Schaeffer and William H. Ward Jr were married June 26 at Urbana Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. William C. Harpold. The bride wore a nylon tulle Chantilly lace gown with a pearl tiara and carried a white Bible with an orchid. The groom is a Bethesda Chevy-Chase High School graduate employed as a mechanic. guests came from New Jersey, Virginia, Washington and Baltimore.

Bertha Dianne Schaeffer Dee W., Schaeffer Urbana Willian H. Ward, Jr Gladys, Ward Bethesda William H. Ward Urbana Methodist Church William C. Harpold Eugene Lawson Joanne Stup Maid For Honor Jimmy Cooper Silver Springs Guy Fox Francis Strube Bride Uline

Among The Sick Mrs Anna E Curfman

Several Frederick area residents are treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital or recovering at home. Mrs Anna E Curfman underwent surgery and is reported satisfactory. Mrs Daisy Coblentz convalesces at home after hospitalization for a broken hip. Mrs Eunice Worthy is seriously ill at the hospital. Mrs Nelie Saylor is in satisfactory condition as a surgical patient. Mrs John Remsburg is receiving treatment, and Mrs Charles Kolb is improving at a neighbor’s home.

Anna E. Curfman Frederick Route 5 Frederick Memorial Hospital Daisy Coblentz Braddock Richard Pettit RFD 5 Eunice Worthy Shookstown Nelie Saylor Walkersville John Remsburg Creagerstown Charles Kolb Norman Burdette

Women Of The Moose Install Officers In Frederick

Frederick chapter No. 347 Women of the Moose held a June 30 installation ceremony for new officers. Katharine Rinehart, Mary Baker Pixton, Charlotte Whitmore, and Anna W. Smyth formed an honor guard. New officers include Anna W. Brown as chairman and W. Thomas Whitmore as governor, with Norville Cleveland prelate and G. Donald Weddle guide. A chicken dinner followed for 20 members and guests. Also noted is a July 4 weekend guest of President Eisenhower arriving at Frederick Airport and traveling to Camp David before returning to New York City later.

Frederick Women of the Moose College of Regents Katherine Rinehart Mary Baker Pixton Charlotte Whitmore Anna W. Smyth Anna W. Brown W. Thomas Whitmore Norville Cleveland G. Donald Weddle Bertha Winpigler Dorothy M. Lowell Mary Lou Thomas Shirley Ann Rice Anna W. Smith Ethel Morningstar Janet H. Michael Meion Cleveland Sentinel Mary Wolesargs Lila Showe

Chain Store Stocks Suggested For Pension Funds

Roger W Babson argues pensions risk erosion by inflation and proposes investing pension funds in chain store and variety chain stocks such as A P Kroger American Stores Stop Shop Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward and McLellan McCrory United Stores. He cites World War III protection and geographic diversification across 37 states and 440 cities, with a caution on Woolworths exposure to overseas assets. He also notes campaign filing updates and a Young Republicans meeting in Frederick County.

Roger W. Babson Boston N. H A. & P. Kroger American Stores First National Stop & Shop Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Penney Herbert A. Hills, Jr Wellesley Mass McLellan McCrory United Stores Corporation New York Deécono United States Big City McCrory and Woolworth Canada England Germany Pub. Fin. Bu, Inc

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Columan Mr. McIntire Theodore B. McIntire Jr Harris-Ewing Euoto Creeger Post Frederick Women Annapolis McKeldin Since Furs Audres Maupin Edith Wars Frances S. Spurrier Sergt. Marshall Murray N.W Etzier Company Church Harrisville Richard F Kline McKinsley Mill Wicht Bertha Winmigler Hart~Luckett Edward Lusby Oakton Anne Keyes Luckett Harvey Dean Hart Greensboro N. C William Sturtevant Hart L. Lee Luckett Willard Hall Earl Weatheley Home Demonstration Club Carol Whitney Luckett Halle William A- Wade Louise Mentzer H. W. Beatty George Wire J. DB. Keister Jones P. F. Legard Ruth Wenner John George Nellie George Wright Washington Richard Hickman Earl Weatherley Ida Brown Helen George Patti Ann Legard Oscar Ramsbure Mildred Blank Sandra Robert Ramsburg Mt. Pleasant Rudolph Cavell Linda New Windsor Brooklyn Connecticut Rhode Island Carl’ F. Carly Moopup Conn Maurice DeLashmult South Market Street Carolyn Elizabeth Carrol Steven Los Angeles Crowner Dick Haymes Nora Eddington Flynn Haymes Haymes Internal Revenue Un-cle Sam William H. Ward Jr A He EA Sarno Fisenhower Camp David Cities Service Company Circuit Court George C. Bothe House of Delegates Robert R. Rhoderick Young Republicans Young Republicans Club William Crum. McKaig David Buhrman Vick F.W. Woolwartin S. S Kresge W. T. Grant G. C. Murphy S. H. Kress J. J. Newberry Pry H. L. Green Tay McCrory Weisner Brothers Oy . McLellan Stores Aurlience Tyson
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