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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1954
Page
2
Thomas Donald Campbell owner of the world’s largest privately owned wheat farm near Billings Montana supports the presidents flexible price support plan. He argues the opposition comes from politicians fearing farm votes while farmers want surplus reduced and see benefits in flexible supports.
Old timers may see a finish to K P as the Air Force tests a private catering service for 5000 personnel at Vance Air Force Base Oklahoma. The six month trial may cut dish duty and reduce costs though morale and morale questions linger. A complaint booth staffed by model-type attendants is suggested to channel grievances before they reach the head of the line.
Taneytown in Carroll County marked its 200th birthday with reminiscences of its land grant origins about 82 years before Carroll County existed. The piece notes Maryland's population cluster near the Chesapeake Bay and early westward movement amid French and Indian War tensions as Taneytown lay on the frontier along the Frederick Valley.
A letter from a grateful patient praises the Emergency Hospital for quality care and affordability. The writer recalls two admissions, notes small bills compared with Frederick’s hospital, and urges financial support to keep the local facility open. The community appeal emphasizes personal sacrifice to prevent debt and ensure access to care.
Letter writers urge residents to donate to keep Emergency Hospital open after Mrs. Robert Kline and Mrs. Ray Baker share personal experiences with the facility. They report strong public response including dozens of calls and hundreds of visitors seeking how to contribute amid the hospital’s uncertain future.
Amos Harper, longtime Roth Theatres manager in Martinsburg since 1952, resigns to lead the Trans-America Theatre Company’s Tivoli and Frederick theatres in Frederick, Md. He will start Sunday, move to Frederick, and has prior WEPM radio ties in Hagerstown and Kittanning. He also chaired the Martinsburg Lions Club before resigning as president. The municipal pool will close for raft repairs, with drainage to allow work, aiming to reopen Saturday afternoon.
Fifty Years Ago items note Gentry Bros dog and pony show arriving from Hagerstown with 94 ponies and many trained dogs parading on East Patrick street. New development trees damaged by horses. 150 trees planted. Joseph L. Routzahn, 62, longtime hardware dealer, dies in Frederick. Braddock Heights dances draw large crowds despite rain. United Drill Association exhibition drill held in the dancing pavilion. Dr Roy H Brust buys Lambert barbershop at 31 South Market Street.
Heat and drought dominate the Frederick County scene as eleven days above ninety persist and crops suffer while nearby showers offer limited relief. County Agent Shoemaker notes interest in pasture cattle. about 400 head likely to be shipped into Frederick County. Miss Hal Lee QTY of Rosemont hospital recovery after knee operation from a stepladder fall. Eddie Jacobs defeats Barney Welsh to win the Frederick County Open men’s singles title at Catoctin Country Club with a 4–6 6–2 2–6 6–4 6–3 comeback.
Taneytown in Carroll County plans a week of events to mark its 200th birthday. The BeCentennial Organization leads a program from July 25 with an outdoor vesper, a 125-voice chorus, and Rev. Guy P. Bready speaking. Other highlights include a 1776 to present fashion show, a free band concert by the USAF Ceremonial Band, an outdoor pageant Here on the Monocacy with 600 locals, a Kiddie Parade, a block party, Governor McKeldin attending, a mammoth parade, Whisker Club judging, and a final Pageant presentation. If rain, events shift to August 1.
Capt J Alfred Cutsail heads the Frederick County Heart Fund Drive, succeeding Donald B Rice as general chairman. The Maryland National Guard captain, sanitario of the Frederick County Health Department, 229 South Market street, will oversee a February two week campaign with Edward Hyde, Grace M Butcher, and William Drews arranging publicity and fundraising.
Readied for the Braddock Heights Community Association Lawn Fete to be held on the lawns of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross and others. Rain date if needed. Dave Yinger and a group of young musicians will provide entertainment with a chorus directed by Mrs. Corinne Waster. Food overseen by Mrs. G William Stultz begin at 6 30 with light refreshments.
WESTMINSTER Md Two lectures and two outdoor drills were scheduled for Baltimore's spring training Colts who yesterday heard that incentive bonuses will be paid again this year. Coach Webb Eubank said the payoff table for outstanding work remains the same but a man won't be cited for any good maneuver if team play is poor. After his first look at the Colts rookie crop Eubank said he was pleased and predicted lots of fighting for jobs will keep veterans stepping.
York 5 11, Newport News 0 2, Portsmouth 6, Lancaster 3, Norfolk 10, Hagerstown 4, Lynchburg 19, CH Petersburg f
Washington says Indochina peace is a surrender that hands 10,000,000 people to the Communists in Vietnam and 12,000,000 more in the region. The article condemns French and British roles, warns of wider world war, and argues the Indochina truce signals capitulation rather than victory, urging a staunch stance to prevent further Soviet expansion.
U S officials fear Moscow will push to fracture Western anti Communist unity after the Indochina settlement. Berlin talks on a Europe wide defense treaty with Russia joining may replace the European Defense Community plan pressed by the United States. Washington seeks a stronger Western front while Britain, France move cautiously. The danger is political and economic pressure in Indochina aimed at South Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, not overt military aggression. Congress shows little reaction, and leaders frame the settlement as a Reds gain.
Senator Mundt notes the Senate investigations subcommittee seeks an elemental factor in American justice as it probes the denial of security clearance for Thomas W. Lavenia, office manager and assistant counsel to the subcommittee, whose access to secret documents was blocked by the Defense Department. The Pentagon declined to explain the denial citing security concerns.
In an interview Mundt said somebody must say the boy is guilty of something. He is the ranking Republican member of the subcommittee led by Senator McCarthy and comments touch on a confidential information dispute.
The West Baltimore District of the Washington Annual Conference meets at Asbury Methodist Church urging believers to donate one tenth of time and services to church work. Rev J P Blackman, Rev N B Carrington, and Bishop Edgar A Love address stewardship themes urging active service and proper use of resources amid concerns about world hunger and even Communism. Rev L L Mosley leads morning worship as sessions run Wednesday through Sunday with music from Asbury Church choir.
The State Roads Commission filed answers in Circuit Court to petitions to dismiss a condemnation suit brought against Clyde W. Smith and Mr and Mrs William F Smith for land at New Market for a new dual Route 40. The commission admits a non trial occurred but says it was due to a real estate appraiser treating the land and improvements as one tract. The land actually lay in two fields owned separately. the commission denies attempting a two award scheme and notes a deed from Clyde Smith to William Smith and wife recorded after the non suit. Attorneys General Rollins Buscher and Simn filed the answers.
Forty two Boy Scouts and several Girl Scouts with parents from Dixon NL spent last night at Camp Baker Braddock Heights and left this morning for Gettysburg PA on their way home. They tour the eastern U S by special bus with cars and camping gear under Scoutmaster Jack Keegan and leaders Oscar Gardner Ray Kline. The group contacted city police for a camp site and cooked breakfast before departing. Dixon lies about 100 miles from Chicago and they will return via easy stages. Firemen picnic drew a large crowd from all city companies at the Fair Grounds starting at six with no set program.
A larger-than-usual audience enjoys the Mountain Theater Players comedy Here We Come Gathering with Frances Whiting and Jerry Hall leading a strong cast. Stuart Vaughan directs while Suzanne Miller and Richard Novello stand out. a moving van driver and a witty mother-in-law subplot enliven the two hour show set at Hill Top theater. The newlyweds plan a northern wedding trip and later reside in Flohrville.
Miss Doris Audrey Dixon daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar M Dixon of Sykesville wed Robert Henry Forsyth of Sykesville in St Pauls Methodist Church Sykesville Rev Lester K Welch officiated The ceremony featured a flowered altar and a double ring rite A reception for about 200 followed in the church social hall with attendants Patricia Dixon Harlene Moxley Day Pessare Ruth Ann Streaker and witnesses listed
The article discusses John Wesley launching an 18th century revival in England, dated to May 24 1738 when he spoke of a heart warmed experience. It notes Wesley used that spiritual warmth in service for over 50 years, guiding English people to a life of faith.
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