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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1955
Page
2
A 1955 briefing notes mixed views on the forthcoming big four summit. Eisenhower faces public misgivings about concessions and peace prospects while confidence remains in measured diplomacy. Separate weather commentary cites Dr Haurwitz and Dr Bernhard Haurwitz doubting long range forecasts and weather manipulation claims.
Letter to The News urges a memorial for Betty Sullivan by funding journalism books in the C Burr Artz Library Frederick Maryland. Librarian Josephine Etchison notes donations welcomed to buy up to date journalism volumes honoring Sullivan and fostering young reporters.
Mr and Mrs Frank Trenlacost Camp Detrick announce the birth of son John at Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday. The infant weighed nine pounds four ounces. Mrs Lena Main Doubs spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Faul White at Westoner in Baltimore. Mr George B Smith of New Windsor and Frederick will celebrate his 43rd birthday tomorrow. Mr and Mrs George F Crouse Ridge Road Braddock Heights announce the birth of a 4 pound daughter Cynthia Kay at Frederick Memorial Hospital Suite 12. Both mother and daughter returned home. they have a son Gary. Mr John Shaff 125 East Patrick Street observes his sixty-first birthday. Index. Mr and Mrs Richard Wayne Stevens formerly of this city now in Indian Head announce the birth of a son James William in LaPlata Hospital on June 15. Mrs Stevens is the former May Delores Keefer daughter of Mrs James K Smith 1 East Fourteenth Street. Mrs Vivian Whitehead of New Orleans visited with her parents Mr and Mrs John Shorb Rocky Ridge.
Four Frederick County girls earned Hood College Dean’s List honors for the past academic year. Sharon Hooper of Frederick, Mary Ann Howe of Brunswick, Mary Thomas of Middletown, and Helen Yinger of Braddock Heights all achieved at least a B average.
The Ox Fibre Brush Company began enlarging its plant to raise weekly output from 75 009 to 90 000 brushes. A new 200 horsepower engine replaces the 75 horsepower unit. An extra 60 feet will be added to main rooms and the annex lengthened by 51 feet. A contract was awarded to York Bridge and Construction to build a Little Owens Creek bridge near Thurmont for ST O. Regular Tuesday evening at Braddock Heights drew large crowds from Frederick and Hagerstown. The editorial laments Board of Aldermen over property tax assessment and a shift toward the Business Men's Association. Three appointed commissioners refused service after repeated requests. Young Men's Christian Association plans a boys camp near Frederick.
Pollution complaints linger near Linganere Creek near Libertstown prompt health officers in Frederick and Carroll counties to investigate. About two thousand people attended the first band concert at the new amphitheater in Rake Park by the Tressler Orphans Home Band of Lavsville, Pa. A calf was seized from a slaughterhouse tied to its owner and county authorities, and two 13 year old boys were charged with theft related to the calf. Mrs Mary E Buffington’s property between Johnsville and Ladiesburg is involved. Edwin Kemp, well known resident and co proprietor of Gem Steam Laundry, died at West College Terrace of pneumonia at age 45.
Frederick County Tuberculosis Association representatives attend the opening of the annual day long conference of state and local TB associations at Carver Hall Annapolis. The event centers on Chest X Ray Screening Programs in General Hospitals with Mrs. B Harwood Watson and Mrs Irving Landauer representing the county.
Pope Pius XI in a major address to film industry leaders in Vatican City urged a ban on corrupt films. He called on industry men of good will and noted pilgrims from several nations attended a large audience in St. Peter's Basilica where about 10 000 people cheered as he entered on a portable throne.
Thurmont and Mechanicstown Water Company announces general rate increases effective July 1 for bills after June 30. The plan, tied to improvements and higher operation costs, is expected to raise customer charges about 20 percent. A petition requesting the new rates has been filed with the Public Service Commission.
Among The Sick Ar Robert E Delaptaine of Upper College Terrace is undergoing treatment for a heart condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and remains unchanged today after a setback. Mrs Marie Ro Neisser, formerly of Trail Avenue, entered Frederick Memorial Hospital on Saturday for observation and treatment and will reside with her daughter Mrs Horace Burris upon discharge. Comus.
Laura Virginia Shorb and Earl Maynard King publicize their engagement. The couple’s families, Mr and Mrs John Shorb of Rocky Ridge and Mr and Mrs Harry King Sr, reveal the forthcoming wedding date. A public playground party at Baker Park drew about 200 attendees with games, singing, and lollipops. An isolated petty larceny case and a council rental agreement for the Community Players auditorium were noted.
In a 1955 New York Herald Tribune piece David Lawrence argues at length that Vyacheslav Molotov embodies treachery in postwar diplomacy. He contrasts Molotov with Eden Attlee and Stettinius, blaming Molotov for betrayals from 1939 through the postwar era and urging the UN to eject his chair as a symbol of moral failure.
Hood College announces special faculty achievements across science, arts, and public affairs. Notables include Leah Allen on variable stars, Ruth Griffith researching Lake Michigan plankton, Robert Jordan’s Baltimore show and church gallery exhibit, Virginia Lewis and Grace Lippy on political science and language studies, and music faculty composing sonatas and vocal works.
Vacation church school begins Monday June 7 for two weeks at St James Episcopal Church. Sessions run 9 to 12 daily in the church basement with Fred Tanna of Bexley Hall supervising and staff including Mrs Warfield, Alf Rees, and others guiding nursery to primary groups. Transportation is provided. open to children from 3 to 12 from any church.
Frederick city playground activities swing into opening week under the Anchors Aweigh theme with a packed schedule. Tuesday through Friday mornings feature games, story hours, craft, dancing, music, and various athletic activities across North Market Street East Third Street Park Maryland Avenue Harmon Field Lincoln Playground Babee Park McCurdy and other sites. Evenings showcase rhythm bands, circle games, relays, badminton, and community shows with a movie night at the band shell.
New York baseball commissioner Ford Frick warned that if Baltimore and Cleveland fail to reach a quick agreement he will void the entire multiplayer deal from last week. Cleveland sent Dave Cope and Wally Westlake plus cash to the Angels in exchange for Gene Wooding and Billy Cox. The veteran Con has refused to report to Cleveland and announced his retirement. The other three players have reported to their new clubs.
Delegates registered at Hood College for the Baltimore Presbyterian Synod four day conference, with over 500 expected. Rev Elam Davies of Bethlehem Pa spoke on God’s own secret and purpose, tying it to Ephesians and Paul’s imprisonment. The Baltimore Synod serves about 65,000 congregants in 175 churches across Baltimore, New Castle Delaware and eastern Maryland. Memorial services honored seven ministers and 27 elders, as Rev John Jamieson led the opening session with Rev Dr Sidney Venable assisting. Daily programs include prayers, women’s conferences, and vesper services featuring Rev Weaver as speaker.
Amy Freh of BoMurray Street was found not guilty of reckless driving by Magistrate Lummood this morning after Lt Frank Dansy charged her with reckless driving following a crash at North Market and Second. A local garage operator corroborated brakes failure. Other cases: James Hickerson fined $10 and costs for expired DC plates, suspended. several drivers fined for license and registration issues with amounts listed.
Deed recorded in the clerk’s office for the sale of three properties on Chestnut Street Linden Hill from Mr and Mrs Herman M Main to Mr and Mrs Ruscell Moorman. Consideration identified as neighborhood of $71 according to revenue stamps.
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