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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1954
Page
2
Bernard Baruch, longtime adviser since World War I, praised President Eisenhower after lunching with him. Baruch noted Eisenhower’s mastery of domestic and foreign policy, signaling confidence in the current administration’s handling of the complex job.
Mrs. George Eckenrode of Woodsboro Maryland urges the Emergency Hospital to remain open citing multiple family members who gave birth there and received care. She notes limited money but promises to contribute and hopes others will support keeping the hospital operating for continued good service. The letter also mentions Martin Van Buren as the first U.S. president born an American citizen.
Fifty years ago today notes report a wooden warehouse leased by D. Stauffer and owned by William S. Miller near Carroll Street by the B and O Railroad burning nearly to the ground, 800 watermelons stored by Daniel Feigley with 100 saved, two youths seen fleeing the scene. A thunderstorm struck Harry E. Ecker home near Mount Olive church in Mt. Airy district, wrecking windows and doors, damaging woodwork, and burning the dwelling, neighbors extinguishing flames. Charles Miller injured at Braddock Heights by a hydrant chain. Frank B. Rhodes hurt by a tack during a wall nail. William Guy Kline’s pupils staged an operetta Dreams of Childhood at City Opera House with about 60 children participating.
Twenty Years Ago Of The News, July 20, 1934. Good rains were reported in several county towns but Frederick was still dry and hot. The temperature rose to 93 here. A spurious 26 dollar bank note appeared among bad ten dollar notes, detected at Farmers and Mechanics National Bank by Gordon F Palmer. A separate ballot will be provided for the liquor referendum on primary election day September 12, decided by the Board of Elections Supervisors. Theresa Mathias, Court Square, underwent tonsil removal at Frederick City Hospital and is expected to return home today.
Death notices list Frank S. Shipley 88 of Kensington died suddenly at Walkersville home of relatives. John Dennis Geissman 45 of Emmitsburg died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after six months ill health. John Daniel Long 64, retired farmer of Clemsonville, died after an extended illness. Charles Ed Stanley 51, Damascus building contractor, died at his Damascus home. Services and interment details noted for each, with surviving family and funeral directors listed.
A quiet, pretty wedding was solemnized last Saturday at Calvary Methodist Church. Miss Barbara Lee Frye, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myrland Frye of Lovettsville, Va, became the bride of John Donlan Gletner, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gletner of Brunswick, in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white street length dress with white accessories. The mother of the groom was the only attendant. The bride, a Lovettsville High School graduate, class of 194, and the groom, Brunswick High School class of '53, is employed in Leesburg, Va. The couple will reside at the bride's home.
Among the sick Mrs Geo T Schroeder Sr of South Market street underwent an operation at Frederick Memorial Hospital this morning and is reported to be improving. Mrs David Denmead Kolh of East Third street left Hahnemann Hospital Washington and is with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs S Robert Fowler West Beach. Mrs William Byler of East Ninth street underwent major surgery Thursday at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is recovering satisfactorily and plans to return home in about ten days. Mr Robert Abrecht Sr of East Third street entered the University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore Monday for surgery. One arrest was listed by city police overnight Michael F Peaters Springfield Mass held under 25 80 on a charge by Officers King and Mossburg.
The Damascus Methodist church hosted the July 18 ceremony for Evelyn Rebecca Wachter and Howard R. Norwood. The couple, with families in Damascus Mt Airy and Woodfield, plans a Woodfield home. Attendants wore pink, orchid and aqua. The couple will reside in Woodfield.
Miss Janet Hood daughter of Mr and Mrs Foard Hood along with three other 4 H members received a 4 H leadership training scholarship to attend a two week camp at Camp Miniwanea near Shelby Michigan The girls camp runs August 2 to 15 while the boys camp is August 16 to 29 The award is based on physical mental social and religious development Hood has held several 4 H offices and was second in the 1953 home improvement contest She is a graduate of Mk Any High School.
The State Department of Geology Mines and Water Resources will hold a public hearing on August 12 at 2 p.m. in Latrobe Hall Latrobe University Baltimore on Frederick city's permit to build a raw water storage basin next to Longanore filtration plant. The mayor and aldermen opened bids but no contract will be awarded before the August 12 hearing.
Brownie Troop 32 of St John's held a picnic Tuesday at Mrs. Jos Bussard's Linden Hills home. Guests viewed a collection of bird nests and eggs and swam in the family pool. A donation was made to the cancer fund.
Washington invited guests to a wedding set for August 19 at seven in University of Maryland Memorial Chapel College Park with a reception to follow at Columbia Country Club Chevy Chase. Nancy Gibbons and Richard Burgee will wed. the bride is Nancy May Gibbons and the groom is Richard Ray Burgee, son of Mr. and Mrs. L Ray Burges.
Public Health Service announced 171 new polio cases last week, bringing the year’s total to 7,689 with 115 more cases than the prior week and 525 fewer than the same period in 1953.
A deed was recorded in the Clerk's office transferring an improved property in Friends Creek Emmitsburg District from Mr and Mrs Kenneth T Kyler to Mr and Mrs Robert W Feeser. Consideration was around 5500 dollars per revenue stamps.
The city engineer’s office has granted permits for thirteen new dwellings and various construction projects in recent weeks. Permits cover single and double houses, additions, remodels, garages, and commercial alterations across multiple streets and parcels, with values ranging from $25,000 down to $25.
The Exchange Club of Frederick announces the resignation of Lt. Col. Vincent L. Ruwet and the appointment of Everett E. Champlin as his successor. Colonel Ruwet, stationed at Camp Detrick since July 1951, will be reassigned to Gravelly Point near Washington. Champlin, also a charter member, has served as vice president since June and now directs engineering. A Calvary Methodist class picnic at Washington's Monument drew sixty three attendees on July 28 with teachers and committee members named.
Mrs. Charles Clarke of Thurmont appeared on NBCs Inga’s Angle from Washington to discuss her activities aiding wounded veterans. Other guests were Mrs. Patrick Schnauffer of Frederick and Mrs. Dan Weinberg Braddock Heights with the Red Cross Motor Corps chauffeur. The hearing for Leo Fritz reviewed proper extradition to Pennsylvania after charges of passing bad checks and a suspended sentence.
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues the 13 day filibuster by Senate Democrats could backfire, shaping voters toward a Republican majority in both houses. He says obstruction bred unity for Republicans, while Southern Democrats defense of blocking legislation reveals deep partisan strategy ahead of autumn elections.
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