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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1954
Page
2
The Frederick News issue from June 21, 1954 reports the day’s newspaper details, pricing, and publication notes. It notes the paper’s origin, address, and subscription rates, with standard post office classification and publishing schedule.
Senate Investigations subcommittee debates a single report on the McCarthy Army inquiry amid GOP and Democratic splits. Assistant Defense official Hensel seeks dismissal of McCarthy’s charge and an affidavit. McCarthy remains unavailable. House Foreign Affairs weighs foreign aid levels for the coming year. Senate and House honor Sen Lester Hunt and Delegate Joseph Farrington as they mourn their deaths.
Years ago British Comet jets led by Armstrong-Vickers Viscount dominate talks in U S plans. Capital Airlines orders four Viscounts to be delivered over three years, with three early next year after Civil Aeronautics inspection. Turboprop Viscount uses four jet engines to power a geared propeller for short takeoffs and quiet flights, boosting East South and Midwest routes.
A year of study by the Defense Department yields the first omnibus revision of the Uniform Military Code of Justice. Aims include higher morale and discipline and reduced time and cost for courts martial. Proposals suggest limiting officers in courts martial and allowing monetary punishments for minor offenses without a court martial.
Shy thanks the News for printing his letter supporting the Langer Bill and liquor advertising. He praises the caption about Zayed and cites Edmund Burke on the duty to act. He notes attention given to church notices and activities and ends with a signature from Altie B Nicholson, Washington, June 14.
New Windsor area churches join in Vacation Bible School from Monday through July 2 at St Pauls Methodist and New Windsor Presbyterian. Participating groups include Pipe Creek Brethren Winters Lutheran Union Lutheran and Bethel. Children over four may attend. A Children’s Day program was held Sunday at 10 30 a.m. worship. Mayor and Mrs Ralph Geer flew to Puerto Rico for vacation. Mrs Clarence Linard and son Leon visited Farmdale. Warren Ferguson and wife welcomed a son Steven last week at Frederik Memorial Hospital. Also notes on whale forelimbs compared to mammalian forelegs.
T Edgie Russell of Frederick submitted the apparent low bid of 31084.50 for the Creagerstown Rocky Ridge road improvement. L R Waesche and Sons of Thurmont bid 31748.94, Richard F Kline of Frederick 36857.90, and E D Plummer and Sons of Chambersburg 37362.70. No contract awarded yet. The project covers clearing grading drainage and macadam base and surface on a mile section from Beaver Creek to Rocky Ridge, with another 12 foot wide section Creagerstown to Beaver Creek recently completed.
Temperatures moved toward 90 degrees on the longest day of the year. The Weather Bureau said it would be hot through Wednesday with a chance of scattered showers. The airport recorded 88 degrees yesterday as astronomical summer begins at 6 33 p.m.
Petitions were presented to the new city administration asking paving of East Patrick Street from Mindle Alley to Market Street and the square on Market Street between Second and Church Streets. James E. Doll appointed town clock keeper. Strawberries linger, crop small and watery due to rain washing sweetness. False alarm of fire last night as United Fire Company's hose reel damaged Independents hose carriage. Charles Stull named baggage master at B and O station replacing Edward Herwig who joins police. County Commissioners accept surveyor's road plan from Martin's Mill to Monocacy River Creagerstown. road fund of 1903 to cover expenses.
Twenty years ago items from The Column of The News dated June 21 1934 recounts a Frederick County Historical Pageant parade decorations a Pretty wedding at St Johns Reformed Church Johnstown PA bride Annat Grace Wilt to Melvin Harrison Derr an athletic coach and Unionville truck crash escape. The mayor and aldermen approved a municipal election budget of 4302 dollars and 72 cents after debate.
Miss Anna Mae Fisher and Dwarne Carlton Keller wed at the Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev. Ralph A. Greiman Jr. The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with a pearl necklace. attendants wore dotted Swiss gowns in pastel shades. The ceremony featured organ solos and a reception in the church social room, followed by a honeymoon trip to Hershey, Atlantic City, and other stops.
The wedding of Miss Judith Ford Robertson of Stoneleigh Baltimore and D Buckey Clemson son of Dr and Mrs W Buckey Clemson Homieland took place on June 12 in Second Presbyterian Church Baltimore Rev Dr Paul C Warren officiated The bride wore a lace gown with seed pearls and a fingertip veil The matron of honor was Mrs Thomas J Hodson and the bridesmaids wore pale blue lace over taffeta Attendants included Olympia Apostal and Natalie Tarr The best man was Dr Clemson with ushers Dr Bernard M Davis and others from Frederick and Hartford
Miss Nelle Kizine Holder and Lloyd Branner Womeldorph wed at Weverton Baptists in a June ceremony. Clergyman Rev. Walter Agner led. guests included Mrs. John Millar and Donald Carr. Bride wore Chantilly lace gown with cathedral train. reception at the couple’s home followed. About 250 guests from multiple towns attended. couple to reside in Pittsfield Massachusetts after GE position.
Two northbound cars at South Market and West All Saints streets collided around 5 35 p m. Damage totaled about 225 with Elton H Suhrke and Hazel L Uphold as drivers. Suhrke faced a traffic charge. Uphold charged with reckless driving. Separate notices record deeds of farms and property transfers valued around 40000 and 28000.
Mr and Mrs Albert Savier of Route 2 Kesmar announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Pauline to Richard C Smith son of Mr and Mrs Amos Smith of Route 1 Frederick. An August wedding is planned.
The English language Japan News reports the first documented cancer case linked to an atomic burn in Japan. The piece notes early public service officer examinations in China around 1115 B.C. and mentions related examinations in that country.
In Crisfield Charles Goldsborough’s family celebrate a son and a granddaughter born at McCready Memorial. The son arrived at 7:15 a.m. Saturday to Mr and Mrs Goldsborough and the granddaughter followed two and a half hours later to Mr and Mrs Jackie Ward, the latter the former Ruth Goldsborough. Both babies and mothers are reported in good condition in the same hospital room.
Alexander R. Tyler, colored, of North Bentz street, charged with gaming with dice after arrest on Saturday by Chief of Police Main, Lieut Phebus and Sergt. Shook. Held under $25.89 collateral for a hearme. Ernest Wise, colored, of Klineharts aller, picked up Sunday and charged with gambling. Held under $25 collateral for a hearing tonight. John E. Holland, Adams town, and Charles W. Tyler, Flint Hill, both colored, charged with fighting and disturbi ng the peace. Holland held under $25.80 and Tyler under 350.80 for a hearing. Intoxication charges against Robert Scott Jr., of East street, and George L. Ramsburg, of Fast Patrick street, held under $50.80 and $25.80 respectively. Officers Shook, Matchner, King and Potts preferr ed the charges.
Thirty six delegates and numerous Frederick area believers travel Tuesday to the Watchtower district assembly in Richmond Virginia from Thursday to Sunday. Congregational supervisor Kesecker says the four day Bible seminar features discourses forums and dramatized discussions for ministry training and outreach. About 10 000 people are expected. Local attendees include Edward Dobart Bonnie Dobart Clyde Lawson Ruchell Lawson and many others with names listed.
Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield announced in Peonles Court that he would seek a sanity examination for Maria Ridgely, a colored woman charged with assaulting white youths. Ridgely, arraigned after failing to comprehend the charges, will be sent to Crownstdle for evaluation following incidents on South Market street last Friday and April 25, injuring Peter Storm and AL Jon Wisner. State Trooper R. C. Dishong noted collateral forfeitures for several others including Clarence Webster, Charles Jones, William Bush, Ruth Hawken, and Sergi Burke.
Seven Frederick area youths depart for St John’s College Annapolis to take part in Boys' State activities sponsored by the American Legion. Participants include Peter Fahrney Ralph P Merchant James Lightner James W Harper James P Ganley Robert Edward Miss Jr and James Ganley from Frederick High St John’s High with sponsors Francis Scott Key Post Rotary Lions and Kiwanis. Applicants must be junior year students showing leadership cooperation and citizenship.
DES MOINES floods hit Iowa areas with one death and hundreds evacuated. A flash flood in Des Moines closed U S Route 6 and forced many families from homes as storms swept across northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and lower Michigan amid a heatwave.
Pasadena gossip reports Ada Wrigley widow of William Wrigley Jr. survived a December 23 1947 stroke after 84 percent unconsciousness with doctors calling her condition a medical miracle. Chicago physician Dr William Hibbs said the case is unparalleled in medical literature.
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