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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1953
Page
4
A 1953Frederick Maryland notice explains republication rights for dispatches and editorial guidelines. It states no publication of opinion unless the writer’s real name is provided and mentions second class matter status for the paper entered at the Frederick MD post office.
The fan, a light hand tool for cooling and signaling, spans eras from ancient Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, and Roman use to Japan’s seventh century folding design. Feathers, ivory, and gems adorned early fans while mounts used vellum and paper. Modern mass production harms artistry, with cards and slogans replacing refined craftsmanship.
A boxer dog that jumped from a vehicle involved in a crash near Catoctin Furnace early Monday afternoon was later found in the basement of the Franklin Martin residence about a quarter mile from the scene. The car owner, Mrs Josie Maye VanAuker of Rochester New York, later claimed the dog and returned home after treatment for chest injuries.
Merri Eugene Lyles of Route 1 Monrovia was found guilty of reckless driving after attempting to pass a pickup on the right and colliding with Harvey W. Moxley, driver of the pickup. The crash damaged Henry Day store property about 330 dollars and caused further vehicle damage. Lyles paid 15 dollars in fines. Moxley was acquitted. State Trooper Hedden testified to the details of the collision and damage.
W S King manager of the Haerstown Social Security office urged replacement if lost noting the risk to a worker's family. He warned that employer records must match the correct name and Social Security number to ensure timely wage reporting and benefits.
Supreme Court Justice Arthur D Brennan sentenced Carlton Mason to 60 years to life for second degree murder in the stabbing death of Esther Nagey at Lakeside School in Spring Valley. Mason, who turns 17 tomorrow, pleaded guilty last week and faced the woods killer charges without emotion.
A teen driver fell asleep at the wheel and struck a fence at Glade Valley Farms in Walkersville Monday evening. The car was demolished and fence panels torn down. State Police took no action. the father requested an accident report form. Driver’s identity not available.
Maj. Sidney J. Silverman and a long list of officers are named in a multi row roster. Other members proceeded to Ritchie to set up headquarters and coordinate plans by Col. Kayser and staff. The unit will return to Detrick on June 27.
A Civic Committee led by Senator J Glenn Begll organizes events for the silver anniversary of Rev Dr Joseph F Thorning of Carrollton Manor. A Solemn Mass on June 28 and a testimonial dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel feature many dignitaries including Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Jose Felix de Sequerica Jacques Leger Luis Francisco Thomen Cesar Costalex Walther Moreira Salles Anibal Jara Jose Ricardo Chiri Boga Archbishop Paul Yu Pin Philip J Brown and Congressman Dewitt S Hyde. John R Fitzpatrick toasts. dinner open to the public by subscription.
Ella E. Gray 22 pleaded innocent to shooting her husband Philip L.W. Gray 23 at home after a poolroom visit. Held over for grand jury on a murder attempt charge with motive claimed as jealousy. She claimed the gun fired accidentally after an anonymous call. bond set at 4000.
Washington June 22 The Eisenhower administration disclosed plans to strip civil service protection from additional federal jobs possibly many thousands Philip Young chairman of the Civil Service Commission told a news conference at the White House that the president will sign an executive order in a few days to put the plan into effect Young said the order will call for removal of protections from a broad group of federal workers and reclassify positions under new rules
The review will assess 134000 federal posts, 66000 in the U S and 68000 overseas, to decide if they gain civil service protection. Veterans Aholdings remain unaffected. An estimated 1600 of about 8000 government attorneys could be removed. Schedule A specialist jobs may lose firing protection except for veteran’s preference.
Baltimore weather forecaster George Brancato offered 2 to 1 that his 24 hour forecasts will be right and proposed paying $2 for every wrong forecast and $1 for every right one The bet arose from a Baltimore Sun letter criticizing his accuracy and calling for accountability while Brancato argued they are right most of the time.
Annapolis Md June 22 1956 Gov McKeldin urged Boys and Girls State delegates to value democracy as government of both men and laws He addressed 150 boys at St Johns College and 100 girls at the Statehouse stressing capable public officials and the history of Maryland's flag Teens in mock elections have formed city governments and will elect county and state officials Two girls and two boys were elected to lead their mock cities with plans to send a Maryland delegation to Boys Nation and Girls Nation in Washington this summer
FBI agent Raymond Jones a 38 year old veteran of eight years with the bureau died of a heart attack in the Baltimore office just before he was to testify in a Cumberland court trial. The incident postponed the trial of Martha Reynolds and Oliver King who were charged with harboring Reynolds son James Parisons who was being sought for auto theft and Army absence. Jones is survived by his widow and two young sons.
Twenty two Sunbeams from Frederick City recited their oath at the Francis Scott Key Hotel, led by Mrs. Mary Percy. The group, part of the Salvation Army Youth program, has sold over 1,000 candy boxes for the Camp Fund since January. Captain Eugene Elus spoke on rehabilitation and character building as Grayson Nikirk organized the Civitan program. Elmer Singer presided, Charlies Main introduced the speaker, and Irving Abb won the attendance prize of 34.
Court filings include absolute divorce bills for Peggy L Rippeon and Amos F Hoff Jr with Mary Doris Hoff as infant party. Numerous property deeds involve county and city transfers to multiple individuals and firms, including Potomac Edison and Frederick Investment Corp. Marriage licenses list applicants with ages, spanning Frederick, Baltimore, and nearby towns.
Senator Saltonstall and the House appropriations panel heard that the Atomic Energy Commission will not seek restoration of cuts in its funds. Chairman Gordon E. Dean and other AEC officials testified in secret on the fiscal 1934 budget. The House set 1.0578 million dollars for AEC operations, about 38 million below Eisenhower’s request and 5.35 million under Truman’s 1953 budget.
Miss Clara Steinman, more than four years supervising nurse of Frederick Health Department, resigns effective July 1. A Texas native with a Columbia Teachers College nursing degree, she active in community health and helped run the program during officer shortages. She will move to San Antonio to reside with relatives after living at Braddock Heights.
Cherubs that topped the Court House fountain for about fifty years now perch at Peter Pan Inn in Urbana. Richard B. Baumgardner, inn operator, placed them in use after local repairs failed and the county commissioners weigh duplicating a zinc replica at $360 to prevent further deterioration.
Miss Mary Risteau native of Harford county and only Maryland woman elected to the State Senate will speak at the Frederick Women's Democratic League luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Thursday on Opportunities for Women in Politics. Cor poral Walter Thompson of Camp Detrick will entertain with vocal selections. Risteau’s long public service includes teaching in Baltimore county, Clerk of the Harford County Court and State Board of Education member for 16 years. She was the first woman in the House of Delegates and is the only Maryland woman as a State senator. The event begins at 1230 PM with Mrs Howard Aldridge as oral chairman and Mrs Ruby Hahn as local president.
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