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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1954
Page
2
Brooklyn faces a rising underground water table as two housing projects flood basements and a subway station floor heaves. Engineers trace the rise to 1947 after the last privately owned water company ceased deep-well pumping, suggesting a simple but impractical cure: stop water use to let natural forces restore balance.
Mrs Harold F Smith of Route 2 Union Bridge urges Frederick County residents to support the Emergency Hospital. She recalls receiving care when unable to afford private care and notes the facility provides essential service and quality treatment comparable to larger hospitals. She calls for continued drives to fund the hospital.
Miss Helen Bushman and several local residents spent the weekend visiting relatives in Baltimore Mays Landing NL OT Pomona and Washington. Notable items include Rev Philip Bower in satisfactory condition after Friday operation at Warner Hospital and Marie Rial returning home after hospitalization following a Washington accident.
Mrs Eunice Worthy widow of Charles Worthy of Frederick county died at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 6 30 this morning age 64 born Paris Texas daughter of Nellie Winchester and the late Walter Rain She was a graduate of Paris High School Dallas Conservatory of Music and Indiana Conservatory of Music a communicant of All Saints church and renowned violinist She had lived in Frederick county five years Survived by her mother and other relatives Funeral at All Saints church Saturday at 10 30 Interment Mount Olivet. C E Cline Son funeral directors Mrs Vernie Ellen Hammond 70 wife of Frank A Hammond Keedysville died in Washington County Hospital after five weeks illness She was born near Robnersville daughter of James B and Ida Cochran Survived by husband three daughters Leona Baker Margaret Morgan Ellen Sprankle four sons Roy Ivan Vernon Lester two sisters two brothers eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren Body removed to Boonsboro funeral home with services Saturday at 10 30 Interment Fairview cemetery William F Bast and Sons funeral directors.
The funeral for Robert Edward ing was held at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harl Compher 416 West Patrick Street. Rev Richard Mm officiated. Pallbearers were Crawford White Farley White Harry Stull Paul Hope Floyd Wilt and Jack Nuse. Interment followed in Mt Pleasant Cemetery Taylorsville Va. M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
Items from July 29 1904 note a stray animal in a yard killing nine chickens on Charles J Wilcoxon property near South Market Street. Elton Mercer grandson of Mrs Annie Mercer sustains a right wrist fracture after a fall from a large wagon on her farm. Camp Rest tents begin hauling and will open tomorrow for two weeks with campers Ingomar Albaugh Grayson Haller and others. Frank Bentz vacationing at Camp Jolly catches a six and a quarter pound bass. A YMCA tennis match with Brunswick ends in a 3 3 tie. Br Armstrong of Frederick twists an ankle during play.
Fire destroyed a frame barn owned by C. J. Steele at Bartholows with an estimated loss of 600 dollars. A stray shot from a shooting gallery at the Mt. Airy firemen’s carnival seriously wounded Prentiss Vansant Jr. near Mt. Airy. A large congregation attended the Evangelical Lutheran church homecoming with three former pastors Rev Dr U S G Rupp, Rev Dr Charles F Steck and Rev Dr Luther Kuhlman. About 115 dollars will be turned over to Montevue hospital to buy new awnings from a benefit baseball game at McCurdy Field July 21 under the three service clubs.
Miss Marlene Snyder Devilbiss daughter of Otis B Devilbiss of Guion Bridge wed Clarence McFayden Averitte son of Carl Tew of Fayetteville North Carolina in a double ring lawn ceremony at Hobson Grove Taneytown on Sunday July 18 at two in the afternoon. The bridal party and guests traveled from Baltimore Westminster Annapolis and other towns to celebrate the union. The couple will reside near West Chester Pennsylvania after a wedding trip to the Pocono Mountains.
Personal items list Mrs. Franklin Repp and Mrs. E T Simms returning from Atlantic City and visiting relatives in Frederick. T E Dorman and daughter Sandra spend weeks in Frederick. Dorman described as Ward Dorman loins friends and Hilda Dorman journeys from Newfoundland toward Memphis. Dorman has served in Navy for 182 years. Various moves and visits including Hurst family relocating to Film street and Kay Huffer vacationing at Atlantic City. Funeral attendance noted for Marie Dutrow by local Pythian Sisters in Gaithersburg.
Washington reports that Red China declared war on all foreign aircraft over waters beyond three miles, likened to Kaiser Germany’s 1917 vow to destroy ships at sea. Anthony Eden disclosed that after the July 23 unarmed British airliner attack near Hainan, Red China allowed one British boat but warned others would be fired upon. American rescue planes were attacked July 26. two Communist planes were shot down. The piece argues such actions amount to war and highlights the U S stance on freedom of the seas and international law.
The Charles County grand jury investigates the death of Lewis A. Hicks, a 34 year old war veteran, with at least Tate more witnesses to be heard as the inquiry resumes. State's Attorney Barbour notes uncertainty on indictments and potential duration. Hicks died March 28 when his sedan struck his home foundation near La Plata after his car appeared driven with throttle taped open.
Among the sick Mrs Paul V McCarthy and others were transported for observation and treatment to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Charles W Ross Jr returned home from the same hospital after several weeks as a patient. Miss Lou Johnson moved from Glenmerrie Nursing Home to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Louise Dorsey fell at home on East Second Street and was admitted. Mr Q C Main, formerly in Middletown now near Rockville, shows improving at Montgomery County General Hospital after a July 22 hand injury. Daisy Coblentz has returned home near Braddock Heights after recent illness treatment. A note on engine pressure states diesel combustion reaches 1149 degrees.
Miss Shirley Elizabeth Reese and Thomas Winfield Fogle wed July 16 at 7 30 p m in Lewistown at the Reformed church parsonage with Rev R E Wilhelm officiating. The bride, a Frederick High School graduate, and the groom, a Liberty High School graduate now farming with his father, plan to reside in Mt Pleasant after a short wedding trip.
A Dorothy Dix advice column discusses a 16 year old Alice dating a 21 year old, with a mother seeking guidance on parental overreach and teen privacy. The response urges gentle guidance, patience, and allowing Alice space to find her own path while suggesting schoolmate social circles. Also covered are engagement timing concerns and a wife’s social dating discomfort, advising decisive clarity on dates and, if needed, accepting differing partner needs.
New York reports Rocky Marciano in town for a physical exam and a conference that likely leads to a September 16 rematch with ex-champion Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium. Marciano recently fought Charles to a 14 round decision, with Charles battered at the final bell, and Dr. Vincent Nardiello had operated on Marciano after the bout to remove scar tissue.
A short devotional line cites Chronicles 6 25 and Leighton on God’s thorough forgiveness. It emphasizes turning from sin, being brought back to the land promised to Israel, and the need for a hearty pardon. The tone is religious and exhortatory.
Edwin D. Fry of Laytonsville announces the marriage of his daughter Amy Elizabeth to Marlet Edward Leber, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Leber of Bel Air, on Saturday July 24 at two o clock. Rev Howard Jones officiated at the home ceremony. The bride wore a lace ballerina gown with Empire lines and orange blossom headpiece, carrying a white Bible with orchid and stephanotis. maid of honor Fent Bho Fry wore coral nylon chiffon. best man Carson Leher stood with the groom. reception followed at the bride’s home for relatives and friends.
Sgt J C Witbeck a 24 year old Wellington Ohio NCO with six years service was acquitted by a three man special court martial after being charged with keeping 225 recruits at attention in 92 degree heat for an hour His immediate superior Lt Robert S Morgan 28 from Wilkes Barre Pa commander of Company L 272 Infantry Regiment was previously cleared of dereliction of duty charges
In Moscow Kremlin officials uncork vodka to honor Chinese Premier Chou En-lai and Vietminh Deputy Premier Pham Van Dong, on their Geneva return. About 1,000 attended a Molotov gala with Western diplomats and newsmen, led by British Ambassador Sir William Hayter amid a peace and coexistence theme.
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