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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
2
A Cornell University survey shows the average American consumed 620 pounds of protein in 1950 53 versus 555 pounds in 1938 41. Diet emphasizes poultry eggs milk and red meat as modern living speeds meals. Farmers shift toward cattle and chickens as key kitchen pillars.
A National Association of Manufacturers study outlines a program for continued prosperity. It calls for steady private investment, freedom from heavy government control, end of government competition with private business, an ongoing climate of economic freedom, better understanding of the free economy, industrial peace, and capital formation as the key to growth and national wealth. Also notes Ten Girl Scouts from Troop 3 visiting Williamsburg Virginia earned funds via cookies and sales. President Anne Derr and Leader Mrs Emersott Gray joined by Mrs Charles Strosnider and Miss Betty Bolger. The trip included candlelight Capitol tour Old Bruten church and Governor's Palace.
Fifty Years Ago items from the Columns Of The News dated June 10, 1905 include Braddock’s new Mr P E Long hotel opening July 4 with three stories and basement and an outdoor room feature. lineman Fredrick Gosnell knocked from a 25 foot pole near Mapleville by a wire shock and sent to Hagerstown. June 14 Flag Day address at Francis Scott Key monument Mt Olivet by Mgr H Dorsey Etchison. Belles Lettres society debate on whether thoughtful men have been more beneficial than men of action with a 2 1 vote for affirmative. Brunswick High School commencement at Reel Men's Hall June 21 with Dr J H Morgan delivering the address.
Approximately 59 attend the twentieth annual Old Folks service at United Brethren church in Myersville where remarks were made. Harry Clifford Gilbert of Frederick earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry at Johns Hopkins University during the 38th commencement. James Richard Sutton Jr of Frederick enlisted in the US Navy and is at Norfolk training station after graduating from Frederick High School. Rev. Dr. G Ellis Williams was returned as pastor of Calvary Methodist at the Baltimore annual conference.
An essay by Earl L. Douglass cites rising crime since 1950 1953 data show increases in drunken driving theft burglary auto theft sex offenses embezzlement and rape. It notes alcohol spending vs education and welfare and questions moral decline among Americans and youth urging reflection on personal responsibility and inner rot.
The Buckeystown Women's Christian Temperance Union held its last meeting of the season on June 7 at Mrs. William Zisnmerman's home with Frederick Union members as guests. Mrs. Albert Palmer led devotionals and remarks by India Main and Lawrence Fry summarized county events. A Frederick Union program followed with several members contributing and refreshments served. The first fall meeting will be announced.
A joint anniversary meeting of the Frederick Hagerstown and Clarksburg Optimist Clubs installed new officers from all three clubs. J Howard Price gave the principal address on optimism and community strength. Ralph Bell inducted Frederick officers led by Edward Daugherty as president and other officers including Hogar Brownlow Sylvester Thomas Roy Wahl C Lease Bussard Albert Meadows. Directors named Phillip Hitschew I Paul Smith Charles Staley. Also present were Dr Ignatius Bjorlee Mr and Mrs Arnold Flick Dr Walter Neil and Lt Gov Spencer Linsey. Optimist Patton presided. Next Frederick meeting June 16 at the Southern Restaurant.
Four year old Jessica Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Horn of North Market Street is reported progressing satisfactorily at Frederick Memorial Hospital after being in critical condition from a house fire on Monday. Other local updates note Mrs Lillie Trout improved after a second paralytic stroke, Nancy and Frances Brightwell home with mumps, Mrs Fred Browning improving after surgery, Mrs Windsor Yingling a surgical patient, Mrs Ethel Blair home recovering from minor surgery, Mrs Lewis Hurall a surgical patient at Johns Hopkins and in satisfactory condition, Mrs Rollins J Atkinson hospitalised for minor surgery, Mrs Warren Gelwicks recovering from a major operation in Baltimore, Mrs Samuel Crone home from Frederick Memorial, and Mr Pleasant Hoffman in satisfactory condition after surgery.
Mr and Mrs Charles F Trim mer of Thurmont announce the engagement of their daughter Barbra Ann to Chester Kenneth Be iCoy Jr son of Mr and Mrs Chester Kenneth McCoy of Cutten No wedding date has been set
A reflective piece contrasts ancient battle skills with modern firepower, noting public fear once justified and now tempered by unexplored weapons. The author signs as N. A. LUFRURROW.
Garden Club of Frederick holds its annual luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with officer elections and a talk by Maryland Federation president Mre Cookman Boyd Jr on Color in Flowers. Guests include local society names and travel notes feature several society events and a wedding party preview.
Major Thomas M Nial answers reader inquiries on the GI Bill benefits for veterans from different services and eras, including education eligibility, housing loans, and early college release. The column also notes pool openings and staff listings for Baker and Mullinix Parks for the summer season.
A two month survey across Britain, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Holland finds Europe views Americas as crucial for peace, economy, and defense. U.S. prosperity fuels European growth, while atomic war fears recede amid belief in deterrence and ongoing NATO strength.
Questions cover eligibility for a Beaux Arts School grand prize in Paris open to artists aged 15 to 25, the Vinegar Bible misprint replacing vineyard, tree toads' arboreal life and sticky pads, and the three hills of Boston Beacon Copp’s Fort. A Mount Airy ambulance transported Mrs. Charles W. Creager to Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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