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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1954
Page
2
A newspaper item outlines a combined Business and Health topic for Saturday March 6 1954. It highlights interests in economic affairs and public health, suggesting discussions or features on market trends and wellness initiatives likely to appeal to readers seeking practical guidance.
Widespread dust storms and drought raise fears of a repeat of the Dust Bowl era. Colorado, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma suffer extensive wheat losses and reduced topsoil, with millions of acres at risk and water tables falling. Governor Thornton cites policy incentives as a factor.
From the March 6 1904 column, the Belles Lettres Literary Society debated the resolution that Japan was justified in making war upon Russia. judges ruled the negative unanimously. A 22 year old Black Xian was shot in the right cheek after resisting arrest and striking Officer Klipp with his club. Andrew Carnegie offered to donate 1000 toward Grace Reformed church organ if the remaining 1000 was locally raised. The Boys Temperance Association met with 54 present as Travers White recited and Dean Hendrickson read a story. editor Ralph Baumgardner read the news. Miss Fabrie Dorsey of Monrovia fractured her arm in a buggy accident while out driving.
Twenty years ago report notes a fierce fire at a rear warehouse near 67 South Market Street with damage pegged at £3.00. The article also covers library site opinion, the death of Dr Clinton E Main, February fever cases, and county market prices for corn, barley, and wheat.
The Frederick Art Club met at Mrs. Hammond’s home on West Patrick Street with Miss Mary Rhoads presiding. Helen Smuth spoke on Dutch furniture and Delftware, detailing built in cabinets, top tables, Friesland clocks, and Delft porcelain from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Thirty three members and guests of the Golden Rule class of Frederick Church of the Brethren celebrated its thirty third anniversary with a covered dish dinner. Rev Ralph White gave thanks for the meal and a program featured music, poems, and recollections from past teachers. A contest shows purple leading gold. View master slides on Navajo Indians and national parks were shown by Jacob Kuntz. The group plans a March 25 meeting at Carrie Howards home and includes many members and guests. A cedar movie on midwestern tornadoes records risk and growth to aid study and prediction.
David Lawrence surveys President Eisenhower's statements on fair play and the Peress affair, noting Army red tape and negligence behind delays in exposing Communist connections. He praises Senator McCarthy’s clampdown as a spur to new Army procedures and accountability, while defending free speech in Senate questioning.
Mr and Mrs John C Gladhill of Woodsboro and Grace Gladhill of Frederick with Donald Gladhill of Urbana spent two weeks in Florida returning via Vero Beach visiting Mrs Gladhill s relatives Mr and Mrs George W Kinna and Mrs William C Staley The Staley baby Cheryl Ann born at Frederick Memorial Hospital is their third child and first daughter Brenda Jay McPherson celebrated her third birthday with friends at the McPherson home in Ridgeville The Truth Seekers Class of Calvary Methodist Church held a February 25 banquet at Hotel Frederick with 31 in attendance featuring a program and several acts followed by singing Blest Be The Tie That Binds.
Marriage notices from Frederick area papers record Betty Jane Burrier and Gerald L. Tucker Jr wed Feb 27 at Parkway Church of God parsonage with reception at Mt. Pleasant Grange Hall. Elma Jean Everhart and John Whitehair wed Feb 13 at Evangelical Lutheran Church Frederick. A Puerto Rico note mentions Marine Pfc Lew E Snyder with the 2nd Marine Division training on Vieques.
Multiple deaths are reported, including Mrs. Dasie R Warrenfeltz widow of Henry Warrenfeltz, aged 30, of Lewistown with survivors including two Ramsburg sisters. Mrs Amie Frances Black 70, of Sabillasville. Walter Brown 87, of Brownsville. Miss Bessie Catherine Brannon 84 in Richmond. Mrs Mary E Lemon 96 of Lovettsville. and Mrs Cleo Marshall 42 of Sandy Spring. Funeral arrangements listed at local homes.
Mrs Mary Eleanor Davis 87 widow of William Kindley Davis formerly of Kemptown died at Suburban Hospital Bethesda after a two week illness. Surviving are two children Warren G Davis and Edith Kilmain. grandchildren Verna May Barber Ruth Jones Warren E Davis. great grandchildren and a brother Thomas Linthicum. Funeral to be held in Kemptown with prayers at 1 30 p m and church service at 2 p m. Interment in adjoining cemetery. Funeral director W E Falconer.
Funeral services for Miss Adah DeLauter were held Friday at 3 p m at a Middletown funeral home with Rev Edwin Alcorn officiating. Nephews served as pallbearers and interment followed in Reformed Cemetery Middletown. Gladhill Company, funeral directors.
Among The Sick Mr Harry Kallaway entered Frederick Memorial Hospital for minor surgery and is progressing satisfactorily. Mr Paul W Anders, injured in an automobile accident, was discharged after treatment. William Harrison Mort was moved from County Health Office Winchester Hall to University Hospital for treatment. Removal was by G. C. Barton ambulance.
A reader quiz lists poem origins with Old Ironsides by Holmes, Madonna painting legends crediting Saint Luke, the brightest star Sirius in Canis Major, Canada’s 1867 founding, earthworn features with light sensitive spots, and a note that waterfowl counts rose by about 34 percent in the winter of 1952 53.
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