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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1954
Page
2
The Frederick Maryland daily newspaper, The News, announces its June 23 1954 issue in the mid century paper format. The listing details price and subscription rates with a note of publishing schedule and publishing company Great Southern Pig and Mfg Co.
Historical review by Rev Tha H Gardner Jr traces Presbyterian beginnings in Maryland and Virginia from the 17th century linking to the King James Bible and Westminster Confession. John H Christie cites Baltimore Synod’s century of work and demographic gains while Presbyteries report 1953 gains in pastors, churches, and membership totaling 64 107.
Dr Osborn a dermatologist argues nations with fewest baths have the lowest skin disorders rate. The piece notes baths may be beneficial but excessive bathing removes natural oils, dries skin, and modern plumbing has made bathing too easy. Authors warn against obsession with cleanliness and predict pushback from bathtub and soap manufacturers.
Within seven hours after a nationwide syndicate bid a 300000 dollar Gov Sevens ulladeau funds the New York State Thruway. Investors subscribed in full and the syndicate closed the issue. Previous quarter billion dollar issues were backed by state guarantee. The oversubscription signals strong market for revenue secured expressway bonds and hints at a broader highway financing boom.
The article says after 50 days of fruitless Geneva talks there is no basis for peaceful unification of Korea as promised in the armistice. It claims the Communists intended only to sow dissension and propaganda while the United Nations and Republic of Korea concluded it is better to accept an insoluble disagreement than false hopes. Further negotiations would only prolong the farce as UN forces and Korea reject the Communist stance.
Mrs. Kyle D Sawyers left last week to join her husband SFC Sawyers at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. Miss Frances Molesworth missionary will speak at Tavorsville Methodist June 25. Vacation Bible School at Ebenezer Methodist Winfield runs June 28 to July 2. classes 9 am. Mrs Everett Barnes dean. Mrs Charles Trump discharged from University Hospital Baltimore. The Tiny Club picnic at Winchester Hall drew 15 members and guests. Joseph Larsen Camp Detrick attended as new member. Mrs Nevin Waskey and Miss Nettie Brosuis among guests.
The 1904 Frederick County tax rate was set at 92 cents per 100 with a five cent rise from last year. School funding increases by 6,000 to total 39,000. Braddock Heights grows to 155 residents as cottages rise. Washington Cottage opens Jun 25. Male High School graduates hold class day at City Opera House with oration by Elmer E. Michael and debates on occupation choice versus marriage. Mayor Smith warns under-16s with fire equipment and fines for returning after fires. Prof. R. E. Cates’s seven-year Frederick College lease ends. he departs for New York, successor yet to be chosen.
Five persons injured as a Home Loan Corporation bus swerved into a ditch near Hansonville on Route 15. Ossie Rice had two hits for Frederick County League leaders in a 27 to 3 win over Taneytown. The day reached 93 degrees as thirteen Frederick residents swam Linganore Creek, while cows ate most of their clothing and sandwiches.
Roger W Babson outlines a mixed 1954 outlook with gains in mining, housing, textiles, and energy while autos, machinery, and rail equipment face weakness. He projects inflationary trends, stock market cautions, and defense shifts, urging careful stock picks and a cautious approach to real estate, labor, and government policy. The piece cautions war risks and economics under Ike’s administration.
Frederick High School class of 1929 will celebrate its 25th reunion at the Peter Pan Inn with a gala dinner dance. C Lease Bussard chairs the planning with J Harold Hooper as co chair. Vida Van Fossen Laline is secretary and two living graduates remain unlocated. The anniversary booklet features class history, wills and prophecies, photographs, and memoriams.
Weather: light showers in city and county with cooler temperatures ahead though rainfall did not ease drought conditions. The thermometer dropped from yesterday’s 95s to the 80s, and tonight will be cooler. Baker Park pool opened with 365 total attendees, 231 of them children, a strong first day. Diggs pool at Mullinix park drew about 150. Heavy showers paused Brownie Day camp activities at Yellow Springs. Overnight low reached 72, the warmest night of the year so far. Pools are run by the Frederick Recreation Commission.
The mayor outlined a new city assessment policy funding Monocacy Village and similar quarters, with developers paying fall services and utilities and refunds as homes are built. The city retains front foot assessments for sewer, water, curb and gutter, and considers bond funds for major street widening projects. Total bonded debt drops to 3.137 million, with general improvement bonds about 82.6 million, keeping borrowing within charter limits.
Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield breaks precedent by suspending a jail term for Carlos H. Wiles of Frederick who had a prior intoxication conviction. He noted only one such conviction in two years and offered a 90 day term if another offense occurs. Wiles was caught in the East Patrick street parking lot by Lt. Frank Orsey and Officer Alton Twenty. Will D. Wright of Baltimore forfeited $16.45 collateral for a charge near Pearl. Trooper Robert Storer made the arrest.
About 2,000 firemen from 150 volunteer companies gathered in Ocean City for the 62nd annual Maryland State Volunteer Firemen’s Assn conven tion. The four day event includes officer elections, a banquet for state officers, and tonight’s pier fireworks. William Chenoweth of Pikeville presides. Also noted, V M Abb of 239 Dill Avenue was admitted to the bar by the Court of Appeals in Annapolis.
The VA issues a booklet for veterans using GI loans titled to the Home-Buying Veteran. It is available at many VA regional offices. The notice asks readers to contact Major Nial via the newspaper for service-related issues, enclosing a stamped self-addressed envelope and 20 cents.
Major Thomas M. Niall explains GI loan rights for World War II veterans. The VA backs loans to help buyers, farmers, and entrepreneurs while lenders set terms. Key limits include a 60 percent guarantee up to 7500 dollars on homes, 50 percent on business or farm loans with caps, and interest caps of 4.5 percent. Loans may extend up to 30 years, with down payments set by lenders.
Deeds filed in the Clerk's office show several property transactions. The Kelly Kinsey partnership sold 209 Rockwell Terrace to Alan and Linc Long for about 526,500. Kenneth Poole sold Main Street Lewistown property to Florence Gutridge for around 23,000. Ernest Dodge sold a Jefferson Boulevard Midletown District property to William and Dorothy Ross for near 6,000. In other news, 15 year old Charles Voorhees Jr. won top honors at the National Junior Cooking Contest in Delmarva, with Maryland Governor L. Me\elkeldin presenting the bouquet and quipping about a kiss. E. Meri Young began a perjury sentence in Tallahassee federal prison. A 46-foot cabin cruiser belonging to Baltimore Comptroller J Neil McCardell exploded and burned at Rock Creek boatyard.
The sermon suggests God helps believers relax and attain serenity in grand tasks. It cites Lord Leverhulme and Sir J Arthur Thompson who credit calm, emptied minds with solving large problems. A biblical verse from Psalm 46:10 closes the piece.
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