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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1954
Page
2
A Times style look notes that smoking women may shift from cigarettes to pipes or cigars as fashion shifts. Four pipe makers market ladies pipes in slim graceful shapes with designs and gems. British blenders pursue a mild aromatic Duchess tobacco for women.
During a 7,500 mile tour into Communist China Indian officials observed vast human labor powering public works. They noted a canal of 100 miles length and 420 feet width built in 80 days by about 1.2 million workers, comparing China’s methods to ancient pyramid building.
A reader explains the nonpolitical process for naming Frederick County’s superintendent. Law requires the County Board to request State Board recommendations, then appoint from those nominees. Supts serve four year terms and can be removed only for serious charges proven in circuit court, with replacement requests to the State Board. This protects school children and maintains qualified teachers and adequate schools.
Frederick County's six board seats are partly filled by state central committee and state senator appointments. The governor can appoint four members of his party. past practice has given representation to the opposition. The current Republican majority follows Mrs. William Powell's appointment after Democratic control. School funding comes from the County Commissioners who approve the annual budget presented by the superintendent and board. once funds are awarded, spending is controlled by the county. Some urge automatic inclusion of the County Commissioners on the School Board, others prefer keeping politics out to protect educational integrity. The School Board serves without pay, seeing their role as a duty and privilege. These are Maryland law-based facts, writes W Harry Hatter of Frederick, July 22, 1954.
Lynchburg defeated 10 to 1 while Norfolk posted 13 runs. Hagerstown won 10 to 9. Colonial Heights Petersburg triumphed 9 to 5 and York beat Portsmouth 4 to 0 after 10 innings.
In Freder ick the Board of Aldermen considers a five dollar license tax on practicing lawyers. P F Pampel doubts constitutionality. William Chew, son of Clara Chew, is injured by a kicking mule at Frederick Brick Works. Miss Fanny Stauffer tops teacher certificate exams in Rockville for Montgomery County. Mr C Reginald Hughes and James H Cramer visit Montgomery County for Potomac river fishing. Young Stars beat Schleysville Sluggers 19 to 8 in a baseball game. three Hildebrand homers highlight the win with Bentz and Hildebrand on the winning battery.
July 24 1934 notes Frank R Martin of Blue Ridge Summit dies at 55 former cashier of First National Bank. Renewing of old Brunswick water line may occur due to shortages. First thunderstorm since July 13 reduces heat from 101 to 68 with hail. Western Maryland Trust Company announces officers William B Catshall president Ernest R Shriver vice president Elmer I Eshleman treasurer.
Miss Mary Margaret Burgee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Ray Burgee, West Fourth Street, and Theodore R. Borda, Easton, Pa., married at Trinity Methodist Church with a small family ceremony. A reception followed at the bride’s home and a trip to Atlantic City and the Pocono mountains. The bride is a Frederick High School and Navyland Institute of Art graduate and a government scientific illustrator. the groom, a Rider College graduate, is director of purchasing for Emerson Research Laboratories in Washington. The piece also discusses Congress and debates over tax policy, private capital vs state finance, and the role of government in power and industry.
Betty Jane Engle of Woodsboro and Maurice L Reed Sr of Thurmont announce their daughter’s engagement. The wedding is planned for July 31. Peggy Laura Howard of Richmond and Dwight G Teele Jr of Thurmont announce their engagement. she attends Mt Aetna Academy and he just returned from Camp Lejeune. A late summer wedding is planned. Margaret Ant Hendershell of Leesburg to Homer W Palmer of Frederick announce their engagement. Miss Hendershell teaches piano in Leesburg. Palmer is Army Medical Corps veteran and Camp Detrick employee. A fall wedding is planned.
Funeral services for Carroll S Griffith of near Mt Airy held Friday at 1 a m in Winfield. Rev. Baker led services. Interment at Sing Anore cemetery Unionville. Pallbearers listed. C M Waltz funeral director. Funeral services for Alhe Lb Runkles near Mt Airy held Thursday at 2 p m in Winfield. Rev Clyde Lindy officiated. Large attendance. Pallbearers named. Interment at Prospect Velhadist cemetery. C M Waltz funeral director.
A reader asks about mare's tail clouds and their description as spreading cirrus with curling ends, named for their fan like horses tails. The other question asks which Southern Hemisphere star matches Polaris, with the answer None.
A hayseed party celebrated Dorothy White’s sixteenth birthday on her Buckeystown lawn with gifts, games, and refreshments. Guests included Pat sy Keller, Iva Zeiler, Brenda Miles, Gwendolyn Poole, Jean Adams, Sue White, Dotty Blackwell, Ralph Manuel, and many White family members among others. Interleaved notices report travel, military promotions, new jobs, births, and travels of local residents and relatives across Maryland and nearby states.
The Recreation Department stages a Joseph Lee birthday celebration week with parties pageants paddle tennis turtle derby dances and games at Baker Park Catoctin Mullinix Lincoln East Third and other playgrounds. A Harmony Band concert follows Sunday service in Baker Park. Events run daily through Friday including pageants at Mullinix Lincoln High School and a turtle derby at Rosedale.
Notices report the deaths of Mrs Matilda Ann Fulmer 87 of Mt Zion area at National Lutheran Home Washington and Hosea A Robertson 58 former Union Bridge and Baltimore resident. Also obituary notes for Robert Ewell Thomas 62 Baltimore former Frederick resident with service details and survivors. Body to be moved to Mt Zion Lutheran church and Brandenburg cemetery per arrangements.
Mrs Daisy Marquette Show of Harpers Ferry dies after brief illness in Winchester Memorial Hospital. She will be buried at Mount Olivet after services at funeral home. Survived by niece Cornelia Marquette Jones and several in laws. former Camp Hill Methodist member. Also Murrel J Morningstar of Poolesville dies. survived by Emma J Morningstar and four children. Services set for Monday with interment at Monocacy cemetery Beallsville. Funeral services by C E Cline and Son. William B Hilton, funeral director.
Clinton N Myers co founder of Hanover Shoe Co and vice president of the Hanover Evening Sun died today at Hanover General Hospital at age 78. He served as secretary treasurer of the shoe plant and of Sheppard and Myers Inc, owners of a national Hanover shoe chain. Survived by his widow Ethel Hamm Myers, a son Robert C of Hanover, a daughter Henrietta Miller of Downingtown, and one grandson. Funeral services set for Monday at 2 pm in Hanover.
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