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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1952
Page
4
HAL BOYLE writes that many fathers get no real private bathroom, as family members claim and clutter the space. He notes a common pattern where a home has a bathroom for everyone but dad, who ends up sharing or losing access. He shares anecdotes of wives, children, and even maids using dad’s supposed retreat, turning it into a comic, universal dilemma.
The article notes Flag Day lacks the full public observance of other holidays. It traces the flag’s 1777 adoption as the national emblem and the 1942 congressional act establishing display rules. It urges mindful patriotism, proper flag handling, and dignified disposal when flags are unfit.
The article traces Father figures from ancient laws to modern norms, noting how partnerships have grown and mothers often dominate sentiment yet Father’s Day offers a chance to acknowledge his efforts. It argues fathers face pressures of dual income and parenting in a complex world and deserve recognition.
Major Stokes K. Engle 41 native of Frederick commands the Signal Corps Engineering Laboratories Development Detachment at Fort Monmouth N J received a certificate for outstanding safe driving after cross country tours using 17 drivers covering 151000 miles in the South and Pacific without accidents or breakdowns The unit also gave 72 demonstrations to 24300 people during Operation Dixie and 36 demonstrations to 17850 during Operation Gold Rush Engle a World War II veteran is son of Mr and Mrs T B Engle of East Patrick Street and graduated Frederick High School in 1927.
William Marshall, 24, a British Foreign Office wireless operator, was arrested in London on charges of violating the Official Secrets Act. He had worked at the Moscow embassy, joining the Foreign Office in November 1848 and returning last December from a year at the Brush Embassy in Moscow. He is to appear before a magistrate tomorrow as authorities investigate.
Deeds recorded in the clerk’s office show a 15.14 acre tract two miles south of Frederick on Route 15 sold by Mr. and Mrs. Tyler G Kent and Mr. and Mrs. Ned S Zeller for about $6 in stamps. Another deed records Mr. and Mrs. James H Grove selling two building lots on the east side of Norva Avenue to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G Schuetlinger for around $1,508.
A heavy June 1902 storm in Frederick caused extensive damage. The Bentz building at Market and Church streets lost its tin roof, walls weakened, and occupants fled. Evangelical Reformed church roof damaged, ceiling and walls harmed. Awnings torn, a plate glass window shattered, cattle stalls toppled, a gable end torn from a house, a large tree uprooted, and Market Street flooded with debris. Barns were lifted and destroyed, many buildings unroofed, and poultry losses reported. The Juniors’ Reel and hook and ladder team returned to a cheering crowd after a mining-region visit, wearing miners taps and lamps.
Twenty Years Ago Column dated June 14 1932 notes it will be at least two years before a C Burr Ariz free library can be established in Frederick. It also reports the estate of Mrs Margaret C Ariz cannot be liquidated now and that barley crop is above average though wheat yield is expected to be below normal due to rust and other diseases.
In Rome, David Lawrence reports that Communists in Italy, funded by Soviet support and bolstered by neo fascists, threaten democracy. He cites Mario Scelba on Soviet guidance, Fascist-financed campaigns, and calls for coordinated anti‑Communist action among free nations, noting Trieste, law proposals, and limited cabinet options.
A Frederick motorist, William M. Danner of 2 Clarke Place, was found guilty of passing when the way ahead was not clear after colliding with two vehicles on Route 40 west of Frederick Monday evening. Danner paid a $10 fine. The collision involved a 1949 Ford pickup driven by Maynard E. Kline of Middletown and an eastbound Chevrolet driven by Doris J. Rechter of Arlington, Va, causing about $400 damage to the Rechter car and $350 to the other, with Kline citing about $25 damage to his truck. Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr also noted other fines in the docket including suspending a six month sentence for Raymond Jones in a separate assault case.
United Nations spokesman disclosed the Communists have maintained infantry observation posts in the Panmunjom truce area during ongoing armistice talks. Brig Gen. William P. Nuckols said Allies had known of the three positions for some time and did not know if they remain. Armistice delegates made no progress on prisoner exchange, with Maj Gen. William K. Harrison hinting at a possible recess after a 27 minute session. In other notes, the Northcool Girls softball game in Staley Park was postponed and will be played Tuesday in Patterson Park, while marriage licenses were issued in Westminster and nearby towns. Plankton, a small sea creature, is eaten by larger sea life in a parallel to grass consumption.
Miss Ellen Kehne daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Kehne Buckerstown earned the Bachelor of Science in Biolocal Sciences at the University of Maryland commencement. She was active in campus life as a Delta Gamma member and chaired several committees. In junior year she served on the May Court and was a campus queen candidate this year.
Mrs. Wesley Duvall of Eldersburg announces the engagement of daughter Jacqueline Phyllis to David Zentz Cutsail son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Cutsail of Sykesville. Miss Lindsay engaged to 2nd Lt Ellis M Leatherwood of Mt Airy. he serves with the 40th Division in Korea. Rubie Spring engages Sgt Carson F Kreh. wedding planned soon.
In St John s Catholic church this afternoon at two, Miss Mary Katherine Stoltz and Elwynn Leonard Keyser wed in a ceremony led by Rev. Herbert R. Jordan. She wore a lace bodice gown with nylon tulle, Juliet cap veil, and white roses. maid of honor Suzanne Stolz wore a green gown and carried yellow roses. Best man James Kennedy. ushers James Eisenhauer and Gerard Green. Reception followed at Francis Scott Key Hotel. couple to reside at 529 Baltimore Street Gettsyboro. Miss Stoltz is from Reading. Mr Keyser from Frederick and Ilchester. She is a Reading High School and Hood College graduate. he from Sidoton High School and Mt St Marys College.
A reader discusses how to handle introductions when a name is missed. The text suggests asking for the name to be repeated to address the person by name, highlighting etiquette in social games and conversations.
Mrs B L Warfield entertained the Garden Club of Frederick at her home with a one o clock luncheon. Mr Miller Richardson of Medford spoke on rose cultivation and members displayed rose collections under the theme Roses As You Like Them. Several social notices follow including visits by Brooklyn and York residents, a celebratory dinner for Mrs Dickensheets and Abram Hahn, nursing school convention plans, and military family updates from Dartmouth to Norfolk with local births and civic posts noted.
Mrs Ella Fisher and Mrs Mabel Carter welcomed nineteen members and three visitors of the Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs at Lime Kiln on Wednesday. Mary Ciem presided as president. officer elections chose May Keyser as president and Susie Ramsburg as vice president.
New Windsor and nearby churches Bethel Methodist Pipe Creek Brethren New Windsor Presbyterian will cooperate on a summer Bible school from July 6 through 18 at St Pauls Methodist and the Presbyterian church. Local residents include Roland Devilbiss and family from Washington visiting his mother Mrs H Devilbiss. Thomas Weishaar and family from Hagerstown visiting relatives. Bernard Weishaar and Alfred Winghing hosting dinner in Westminster. Steve Paisko of Philadelphia visiting Mrs Hall Martin. Preston Bloom a patient at Fort Howard Veterans Hospital Baltimore. Norman Sines with his mother Mrs William Hotimas.
The Know Your Policeman feature profiles Sergeant A Norman Dietz of the Frederick Police, now on desk duty at Police Headquarters. A 12 year veteran, he began as a patrolman in 1941, later serving in night and day patrols, and is noted as a long time Boy Scout leader and Scoutmaster of Troop 286. He was born in Baltimore in 1897, trained as a draftsman, worked for Goodyear and the Lowell Company, joined Frederick in 1935, and was promoted to sergeant in 1951. Dietz is married with children and grandchildren, a member of Calvary Methodist Church, and is described as the Beau Brummell of the department.
RICHMOND Va June 14 Robert T Corbell 65 veteran Virginia newspaperman and editor of the weekly Times Mirror at Leesburg died at the home of his daughter in Richmond Friday after traveling from Leesburg the previous night to visit relatives in Gloucester county He stopped overnight in Richmond with his son in law and daughter and died at the breakfast table Friday A funeral service will be held Sunday at 4 pm from St James Episcopal church in Leesburg Burial will be in Leesburg Union cemetery Corbell eldest son of the late Samuel Vaughan Corbell and Agnes Thurston Corbell was educated in Gloucester and began his career at the Richmond News Leader serving 10 years including six as sports editor He also worked for the Danville Register and the Rich-
Among the sick Charles Sitterly has returned to his home in Thurmont from Frederick Memorial Hospital in the M L Creager and Son ambulance. Mrs Norman Burdette of Creagerstown, who had been a patient at University Hospital Baltimore, is now with her daughter at 3412 Hopkins Avenue Baltimore. Miss Helen Mackley of Thurmont is recovering nicely at her home following an operation at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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