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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
2
The editorial assesses President Eisenhower’s hope that a summit in Switzerland could open a path to peace amid postwar tensions. It warns against overoptimism while noting Soviet gestures may mask hostile aims and considers a possible modus vivendi. European allies seek real progress without succumbing to propaganda.
On behalf of the Girl Scouts and several veterans organizations including the DAV Auxiliary American Legion 408 840 Amvets Amvets Auxiliary Sad Sacks VFW VFW Auxiliary Cooties and Cootiettes and the NCO Ladies Club of Camp Detrick I thank The News for publicity of our Flag Day Celebration and the article on flag respect. General Chairman Edward D Storm endorses the generous support given to this inspirational event.
Summaries from the June 16 1905 column note Cardinal Gibbons announced Rev Dr William L O Lloyd resigned college presidency due to health Rev Denis J Flynn elected to succeed him Frederick county schools coal contract awarded to RR Biser agent Pea canning season ends at local factories with output about half last year Flag Day observed by the Key Monument Association a row of events at Mt Olivet cemetery high school cadets escorted the association Owen Janes Neighbours graduates Western Maryland College J Hunt Wendrickson Frederick earns two gold medals George Frank Thomas Adaistown also a sophomore class member Gov Warfield addressed the graduating class
Major General Milton A Beckord warned of Communism dangers at a Banser Park amphitheater during Flag Day rites of the loyal Elks lodge in Brunsw ick Peters ville area reports a Japanese beetle quarantine through October 15 with multiple beetle finds in Brute wick. Charlie Keller of Franklin Hall University earned AU Macstand College baseball team berth after batting .506 in 21 games. Rev Dr Ah Cerdaian of Walkersville was elected president of Frederick County Ministerial Association at the M E church in Walkersville.
Daniel Mehrling of Alexandria aged 89 dies at Circle Terrace Hospital with Rev Walter D Mehrling and others among survivors. Nora H Gall DeLawter, 79, dies in Waynesboro Pa after long illness. seven children and many grandchildren survive. Margie H Myers, 80, widow of Henry Myers, dies in Frederick Memorial Hospital with four sons and thirteen grandchildren among survivors. Charles Elmer Younkins, 55, of Locust Valley dies at home. wife Elsie Rohrback Yourkins and three grandchildren among those noted. Harald Paxson of Hagerstown dies suddenly at 63 with widow Anna Snyder Paxson and other relatives. John J Griffin formerly of Middleburg dies at Carroll County Home in Westminster. long service at Bowling Brook Farm noted.
Funeral home of DL D Hartaler and Lees hosts calling this evening with a funeral Friday at 11 o'clock led by Rev Chester Kill and Middleburg Methodist cemetery interment for a local figure. Also notices for Alta Main 71 former Frederick resident mother of Police Chief Charles V Main and widow of Clarence V Main, with services in Middletown and Baltimore connections, plus James Clinton Bell 80 died after a long illness with services at St Paul A M E church Della and burial in the local church cemetery, all funeral director notes and calling hours included.
Funeral services were held for State Blem Hoffmen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Harney. Rev. Charles E Held officiated. Hoffmen, 84, died Monday near Gettysburg Pa. Interment in church cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Funeral directors C O Fuss and Son. Separate rites conducted Wednesday at Ridgeville residence for J Wistlail Molesworth who died Sunday near Ridgeville. Rev C J Uoover led. Choir sang two hymns. Graveside services by Prosperity Lodge No 81 0 0 F. Interment in Montgomery Methodist Cemetery Clarettsville.
On Wednesday June 13 at 7 30 pm a double ring ceremony united Grace May daughter of Mr and Mrs Clivence May Thurmont and Marvin Blickenstaff son of Mr and Mrs Harry Blickenstaff at Rev Albert Snyder and Mrs Snyder home in Hagerstown The bride wore powder blue satin and attendants included her sister Mrs Path Wo Smith The groom a Walkersville High School science teacher is a 1952 University of Maryland graduate The couple’s detailed post ceremony plans and location are summarized from the readable text.
A Kaplon of Harpers Ferry died in a Washington hospital after a long career as a store operator and leader in the town. He served as Road Commissioner for the district, helped build the highway through the twin towns, and saw the Harpers Ferry Water Works begin operation. Survived by wife Resale and three daughters Anna Dora Werhie Frances Spindel and Elizabeth, plus a father Victor Kaplon of Brunswick and a sister Mrs Raw Derep man of Galax Virginia.
Miss Alice V Bowers daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherioan Philip Bowers married John Tromas Jenkins son of Mr Mrs Thomas Pierre Jenkins at Calvary Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 3 oclock Rev Dr Hews LG Kieffer officiated Assisted by Rev E William Wall Palms and flowers decorated the sanctuary Given in marriage by her father she wore a nylon tule gown with portrait neckline long sleeves and a cap veil The attendants wore aqua foam crystalette gowns and daisies They left for San Francisco to reside on Valejo Street Both families hosted a small reception at the Francis Scott Key Hotel before departure to California The bride a nurse trained at Hood College and Stanford affiliated programs will work at Stanford University Hospital The groom a Stanford University School of Medicine graduate is interning at Stanford University Hospital Several out of town guests attended from California Colorado Pennsylvania Maryland New Jersey New York and Washington
Colonel Hunt served in the National Guard and received the Army Commendation Ribbon. Major Glenchak, with degrees from Lebanon Valley College and the University of Wisconsin, joined Avai in 1843 and served in the China-India-Burma theater in 1943. Mrs Mars Elizabeth Blank co-hosted a June gathering as the community notes blend military service with local social events.
A medieval patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital with a heart attack near 224 South Caryall Street shows slight improvement. Nearby, William Lakel, age four, of Penissivdinag Avenue, remains at home with a severe case of tonsillitis.
Miss Creta Myree Staley and H Russell Smouse exchanged nuptial vows Wednesday in the Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev. Charles F. Trunk Jr. officiating. The ceremony was followed by a small reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Baltimore after Ocean City summer plans. The groom is a Princeton graduate. the bride is a Frederick High School and Maryland Institute of Art alumna.
Governor McKeldin was guest speaker at the New Market Volunteer Fire Company presentation day ceremony held last Saturday. Mayor W. Franklin Smith presided as Judge Charles E. Moylan introduced McKeldin who praised organizers. Officers and directors were introduced and 600 beef supper served. Square dancing followed. members begin University of Maryland Extension Service training Fridays at 7 30 p.m.
Mr Leo H Sommerfield quietly marks his 86th birthday at his Dit Avenue home. Mrs George L Bennett 604 Brees Avenue returns from a Salisbury art workshop. Bennett is an art instructor at Maryland School for the Deaf. Alva Rice of Mountaindale and family attend grandson Richard E Riven's McDonogh School graduation in Baltimore. Richard earned JV football honor in 1930s and a 1934 Unsung Brain award. Elaine Riev of Mountaindale attends Richard E Kleeny’s Catonsville graduation. Donald Bhimen and family at 38 South Market Street receive fifth anniversary congratulations. note Frederick Memorial Hospital event.
The report combines two items: West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer urged the United States to press the Soviet Union for new steps toward controlled disarmament during Harvard commencement remarks. He warned that peace hinges on U S Soviet cooperation ahead of a Geneva meeting with Britain and France.
The piece records Retta Snyder as mother of Lynn Lakel, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lakel of 103 Pennsylvania, who will celebrate her eighth birthday at home on Thursday. It also mentions Clifton Barnes, a 15 year old colored boy from New Market, who became ill in Kinnehart's alley around 12 23 this afternoon and was transported to Frederick Memorial Hospital by United Ambulance.
In this era of church activity reports, Mervin Rosell’s figures warn of low engagement. Five percent of reported church members exist. ten percent can not be found. twenty-five percent never read the Bible. thirty percent never attend. forty percent never go to any church activity. eighty percent never attend prayer meeting. ninety percent never have family worship. ninety-five percent never win a soul. Readers are urged to reflect on personal church loyalty and the risk of godless atheism if neglect continues.
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