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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1954
Page
2
Roger W. Babson argues graduates face a push button future driven by electronics and automation. He predicts routine work will fade, high school and college grads gain opportunities, and intelligent workers with character will prosper while pensions favor educators.
The six weeks from mid June to mid July are pivotal as monsoon rains halt operations in Indo China. Communists seek gains before French reinforcements and Geneva talks, while the French brace for a major delta assault and US entanglement debates loom.
Fifty Years Ago items note property sales in Petersville and Grad Dock Heights with prices and contractors. A June wedding in the city unites Helen Douglass and William Zimmerman. A Frederick resident heads to London for the Salvation Army congress. Market Street repair after a sewer collapse is delayed by weather and dirt in crevices.
Twenty Years Ago Of The News reports on a Frederick county meeting to form a permanent group backing National Highway use, county commissioners planning a building inspection, Emmitsburg Fire Company rescuing a garage and two cars, and summer heat with high temperatures in the area.
Winfred B. Edwards of Landover, a Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company employee, received the bronze medal and $100 from company president James B. Morrison for rescuing Edison G. Updike from a gas-filled manhole at East Capitol Street and Division Avenue, Washington, last October 23. Edwards tied a rope under Updike’s arms and, with help from others, brought him to safety. He is married to Myrtle E Brust of near Frederick.
Lawrence notes that French politics shifts with Indochina and Geneva talks as voters support ratifying the European Defense Community agreement. He cites 89,000 draftees, Marshal Juin's consultation, and Socialist discipline debates, arguing unity behind a united European defense to deter a German revival and oppose Communist resistance.
Frederick and Montgomery county flower gardens undergo inspection for Thursday show. Seven members host a tour of homes with flower arrangements and displays. Entries expected from Dickerson and Montgomery communities. Mrs Town chairs, arrangements by Mrs Elizabeth Lewis Peters. Exhibits set 9 to 11 am with tour starting 2 pm and lasting until 8 pm. Classes open to public.
A Continental tour bus will bring 37 Senior Scouts and five adult leaders from Great Bend Kansas to Frederick Sunday evening around five. They will be greeted at the Barbara Fritchie House by Frederick Senior Scouts and local Scout Association members. The stop is brief before the girls continue to Camp Rockwood near Bethesda to tour Washington.
Western officials report Mrs Yanina Khokhlov, wife of Captain Nikolai Khokhlov who deserted to the West, has vanished from her Moscow apartment and is believed in secret police custody. The fate of their 18 month old son and sister remains unclear amid reports of possible disappearances.
Fragmentary and disorganized military components threaten unity and readiness as the need for urgent solidarity, coordination, and efficiency rises as a deterrent to aggression. Reproduction rights reserved.
Henry J. Dusing, 71, of Hagerstown, a longtime Pleasant Walk violinist, was struck and killed while crossing US 40 near the Boonsboro Mountain Road. Autopsy cited ruptured abdominal artery and pelvic fractures. Funeral services set at United Brethren church in Pleasant Walk.
Bethel No 28 of the International Order of Job's Daughters installed its officers at the United Brethren Sunday school. Officers installed included Guardian Mrs Dorothy Lescalleet and Associate Guardian Austin Renn with other officers and Maryland officials assisting. A covered dish supper preceded the meeting and Bethel officers were elected including Honored Queen Patricia Lescalleet. The public installation is set for June 16 at eight in the United Brethren Sunday school room.
Dr Mathilde Solowey was elected to head the Community Players at a Winchester Hall meeting. Officers named include Dr Charles Phillips vice president Charles Crum secretary and Richard Shoemaker treasurer. Retiring president is Walker Jolliffe. The group also noted Mountain Theater at Braddock Heights will open with Stalag 17 on June 23. Newport Rhode Island reports 400 structures built 1675 to 1820 still standing.
Calvin Ralph Weast of Rockville received a six month term in the Maryland House of Correction after a preliminary hearing with Magistrate H Reese Shoe maker Jr in Peoples Court. He pled guilty to fourth DUI and to operating on a revoked license, with sentences to run consecutively following a motor vehicle record check. Lieutenant W K May of the State Police arrested him after his car stalled on U S 15 at Lily Pens Road.
Mr and Mrs James C Marion of Prospect Road Mt Airy celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at home on Sunday May 30 Guests included Rev and Mrs Clyde Lindy Mrs Anna Smelser Mr and Mrs Leonard Haines and son Robert all Prospect Md and nearby towns also Emory Minnick Walter Sweitzer Charles Minnick Sr Baltimore Cars damaged in a collision on Church and Bentz streets Tuesday about 1 30 pm with over 200 dollars in losses Police Lt Frank Dorsey cited Floyd J Little for failing to yield right of way. Little posted 6 43 for a hearing.
The text explains Excalibur as the sword sheathed in stone that only Arthur could withdraw. It notes a cat’s whiskers aid in darkness by sensing nearby objects. It defines Indian file as an expedition where each person marches single file, the last erasing the footprints.
About 12 members and guests attended the Fred erick Jaycee past president’s dinner at Peter Pan Inn Tuesday night honoring outgoing president George B. Delaplaine Jr. He urged members to speak out on community problems and push for wider participation and 100 members with many projects. Incoming president William S. Burger received the president’s pin as past leaders and guests, including Mayor Donald B. Rice, were recognized. A dance followed the program.
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