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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1953

Page

3

The Semi-Weekly News March 13 1933 Frederick Md

The Semi-Weekly News issues its Friday edition listing subscription rates and Association press affiliation. The notice describes job printing capabilities and declares corrected errors will be published upon editor notification. It notes postal entry as second class and identifies Frederick Maryland as the publication place. Evidence of a 1933 date and local office details appear in the header.

Great Southern Ptg & Mfg North Court Sn Frederick Associated Press Trrta Maior Frederick Md

Butter Surplus Moves to Aid Households and Armed Forces

Editorial proposes quick distribution of 80 million pounds of surplus butter. Suggests giving free one pound with each fresh pound bought and offering dealers to Secretary Ezra Taft Benson to move the stock. Another plan sells surplus to the armed forces at competitive prices to benefit service members.

New York Ezra Taft Benson

Joseph Free elected Youth Council President

Joseph Free, Frederick High School junior, was elected president of the Frederick County Christian Youth Council at its Tuesday night meeting. New officers include Vincent Hill as vice president Ruth Ramsbury as secretary Nancy Carb as assistant secretary Gareth Lease as assistant treasurer and Carl Staley Jr as treasurer. John Schudt, retiring president, outlined plans for the Easter Dawn Service and noted a rehearsal March 19 at 7 30 p m in Calvary Methodist junior room.

Frederick County Christian Youth Council Joseph Free Frederick High School Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church Free Youth Council Heifer Project, Inc Vincent Hill Asbury Methodist Church Ruth Ramsbury Utica Evangelical United Brethren Church Couner

Wright Brothers Orstair Plane Rebuilt After Exhibition

The Wright brothers plane, damaged after its fourth flight and never flown again, was rebuilt and shown in England for many years before being placed in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Wright Brothers England Smnrhsonian Institution Washington, D.C

Banquet and Dance for Silver 3i Riding Club Guests

Members and guests of the Silver 3i Riding Club attended a Tuesday banquet and dance in the Brunswick Volunteer Fire hall. Speakers planned included Humphrey Finney of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, but his talk was canceled for a New York business trip. Awards and long-distance guests highlighted a social evening with a statewide club network and a season kickoff announced for April 19 ride and April 26 events.

Silver 3i Riding Club Brunswick Volunteer Riding Club Humphrey Finney Maryland Horse Breeders Association New York University of Maryland Maryland Horse Bertram Enfield Silver Bit Enfield Knoxville Harwood Watson Watson Rosemont Jerome Offutt Offutt Ralph Muller Brunswick M. Ruth Summers Alvin N. Duvall Westminster Riding Club J. G. F. Smith Clarence Eakle Keedysville Blue Ridge Riding Club Marlin

Wounded for Second Time Marine Linthicum Wounded Again

Marine Pfc. Fred W. Linthicum of Montgomery County has been wounded a second time in Korean fighting on February 25. He is aboard the hospital ship Consolation en route to Japan for treatment for a torn arm nerve disturbance and a broken wrist. Earlier wounded November 1, he received the Purple Heart and spent about a month out of the line.

Fred W. Linthicum Dickerson Route 1 Department of Defense C. Hamilton Linthicum Linthicum U.S. S Japan Montgomery County Frederick High School The Alaminos

Court News Summary of Divorce and Property Records

Court notes list partial and absolute divorces for Baumgardner Younkins Norwood cases. Marriage licenses include Malinowski Gezilla Sheeley and others. couples listed with ages and cities. Property deeds show multiple transfers with ten dollar and five dollar county deeds and one nine thousand dollar Ridgeway transaction.

Ly Jose R. Baumgardner Charles D. Baumgardner Audrey K. Younkins Charles FE. Younkins Donald E. Norwood Mildred Norwood Stanley J. Malinowski Mary C Gezilla Baltimore John A. Sheeley Isabelle Lockwood

Suit Filed Over $900 Damages In Maryland Court

Tyler G. Kent files suit in Circuit Court against the University of Maryland and others for $900 damages after a collision near Urbana Route 240 on August 15, 1952. The University truck allegedly struck a Hahn vehicle, causing Kent’s auto damage. Kent assigned his interest after $50 paid, with Alton Bennett local attorney for the plaintiff. Dorchester County leaders consider Mrs Dorfield Brinsfield as successor to the late delegate.

Tyler G. Kent Interstate Insurance Company University of Maryland Ernest Grosworth College Park James R. Hahn New Market Morris Dorsey Mt. Airy Clara Tyler Kent Kent Urbana Road Grosworth Hahn Dorsey Alton ¥. Bennett Cambridge Dorchester County D. Flord Brinsfield Maryland House of Delegates Brinsfield Baltimore Eldorado Democratic State Central Committee Brinsfeld D. Harold Philips Hurlock

World Wide Uncertainty After Stalin's Death

Max Fullerton Baltimore AP bureau chief spoke at a Kiwanis meeting in the Francis Scott Key Hotel noting worldwide uncertainty after Stalin's death. He warned Americans to stay informed, predicted shifting Soviet power, and discussed media roles, radio and newspapers in covering history in the making.

Stalin Russia Max Fullerton Baltimore Associated Press Bureau Service Club Francis Scott Key Fullerton Europe Atlantic Moscow London Radio Izvestia Malenkov Beria Molotov Bulganin Asia China Korea United States Eisenhower Row Berlin West Germany East Germany Britain France Communist Party South America South Central America Washington Latin America Alan W. Long Kiwanis Carlton Molesworth

About 150 Girl Scouts Attend Church Service

About 150 Girl Scouts along with parents and officials gathered at First Baptist Church on Sunday morning to mark the 41st birthday of girl scouting in the United States. The service featured color presentation, pledges, and a Hymn of Scouting led by Iva Zeiler, with Rev. Robert Woodward delivering a sermon focused on the tenth commandment.

First Baptist Church United States Iva Zeiler Robert Woodward Peggy Jenkins Joanne Derr Bee Leatherman Linda Branton Lennie Wilson Billie Lewis Scouts

Hyattstown Firemen Save Buildings On Whipp Farm

Hyatts town volunteers prevented major damage on Roy Whipp’s Whipp Farm one mile south of Hyatts town late Monday night. Firefighters arrived about 9:45 pm and confined the blaze to a dairy wash house and the roof of a broker room while water from booster tanks kept a nearby barn safe. Fire Chief Joe Price cited a short circuit as likely cause and cited about 330 dollars in damage. Equipment was removed from the dairy sodler house. The farm is tenanted by Louis McDonough.

Hyattstown Roy Whipp Joe Price Sodler Louis, McDonough

Presentation of Plaque to Dr TWL Legs at Union Bridge Fire Company

At a Union Bridge Volunteer Fire Company meeting an engraved plaque was presented to Dr TWL Legs known as Mayor Legs for public spirit. Union Bridge sought a new fire truck with a goal of 12000 dollars and Dr Legs and assistants raised 1200 m less than four weeks, demonstrating his energy.

Union Bridge Twl Legs Lecg Hisriends Union Bridge Legger Legs

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs E C Davis

Mr and Mrs E Carl Davis of Fountain Mills celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at Pleasant Grove Community Hall with about 100 guests. Decorations featured yellow gladioli white and gold streamers and a three tier cake with a gold bell. Attendants included Pleasant Grove Church Homemakers Club and family. The couple married February 11 1903 in Shelbyville Ky and have long service histories with the Post Office Department and local life in Fountain Mills.

H. Staley Davis New Market C. Spalding Davis Davis Laurel E. Carl Davis Charles Riggs Riggs Kemptown Fountain Mills Howard Mauck Hyattsville J. S. Humphries Suver Spring Melvin Wood Mediterranean U. S. S. Joseph P. Kennedy Pleasant Grove Community Hall William Lawson Robert Windsor, Jr Huber Biser Ivan Lawson Thomas Sunderland Lewis Calvin Keeney East Fourth Street Keeney Frederick Fountain Rock Lime Company Keeneys

City and County Agree to Build Animal Shelter

City and county officials will cooperate with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to finance or construct an animal shelter on municipally owned land near the disposal plant. The three way agreement calls for about 2.10 dollars each from the county and SPCA chapter, with the city donating a site and labor. Mayor Donald B. Rice said construction has begun with foundation excavation complete and concrete footings poured. the modern concrete block building should be ready within a few months if weather cooperates. Mrs. Victor M. Marken, SPCA chapter president, announced approval at a YMCA meeting. the chapter has held fundraisers including a Baker Park pet show and a Baker sale planned for Easter weekend.

Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals SPCA Gas House Pike Victor M. Marken M C. A Baker Park Donald B. Rice

Civil cases settled in Circuit Court docket

Two civil cases on the February docket were settled out of court with undisclosed settlement amounts. Edward D. Watts Jr. vs M Katherine Powers involved a $10,000 claim for damages from a fall at an apartment stairway. Rob ert E. Clapp Jr. defended for the plaintiff and E. Austin James for the defendant. L A Forward Construction Co. vs Ruth D. Wiles concerned about 1800 for dwelling improvements. T West Claggett Jr. represented the plaintiff and James for the defendant.

Edward D. Watts, Jr Globe Indemnity Company M. Katherine Powers Phebus Avenue

European swallows wintering in Africa mystery solved

For centuries scholars believed European swallows hibernate by burying in river mud during Africa winters. New observations contradict this, showing birds migrate seasonally without mud burial, altering long held assumptions about their wintering behavior.

Africa

Sorority Spring Rush Party At Beta Sigma Phi House

The Beta Sigma Phi sorority held a spring rush party Friday evening at president Miss Rebecca Rhoderick ick’s home 108 South Market Street. Committee members included Mrs. Pauline Flanagan Mrs. Montine Tobery Miss Rhoderick and Miss Dorothy Wachter with guests Mrs. June Cowan Miss Elizabeth Derr and Miss Betty Anhalt. Members in attendance included Mrs. Mary C. Hodgson director Mrs. Betty Zimmerman Mrs. Thelma Fisher Miss Dorothy Morgan and Mrs. June Sheffier. Miss Wachter led recreation as the table theme “spring rush” with a Palgeant of Roses centerpiece of yellow roses and green candles. The next rush event is a model meeting at the library Wednesday evening with a happiness through nature cultural program.

Beta. Sigma Phi Sorority Rebecca Rhoderickick South Market Street Pauline Flanagan Montine Tobery Miss Rhoderick Dorothy Wachter June Cowan Elizabeth Derr Betty Anhalt Mary C. Hodgson Betty Zimmerman Thelma Fisher Dorothy Morgan June Sheffier Wachter

Local Firm Low Bidder on Emmitsburg Project

N W Etzler and Company of Frederick won the State Roads Commission resurfacing job in Emmitsburg with a bid of 27322 50 for 1.419 miles along U S 15 and Route 32. Other bids were 30152 50 by T Edgie Russell and 36815 by Harry T Campbell Sons. The work includes removing the traffic pylon at the town square and installing a traffic light, with fire hydrants moved to new locations.

N. W Etzler and Company of Frederick State Roads Commission Emmitsburg Etzler T. Edgie Russell Harry T. Campbell Sons, Corp Towson

Driver Escapes As Train Hits Truck

Hyattsville Md March 10 a truck driver Leaped to safety seconds before the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cleveland Express struck his truck The locomotive derailed James W Thomas 67 Negro said his big truck blocked tracks as traffic lights held him back and gates lowered He escaped with only the scare and a memory of climbing out of the cab.

UDC Meeting Held by Fitzhugh Lee Chapter

Members of Fitzhugh Lee Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs Arthur Bird on Fairview Avenue. Miss Hal Lee Ott presented a paper on Old Plantations and read poems. Mrs C W Gregory presided as president with Anne Lassiter and Carol Holzapfel performing songs. Refreshments were served.

UDC Fitzhugh Lee United Daughters of the Confederacy Arthur Bird Fairview Avenue Hal Lee Ott Anne Lassiter Carol Holzapfel C. W. Gregory

Frederick Memorial Hospital Sees Early 1953 Financial Uptick

Frederick Memorial Hospital reports improved finances in January and February 1953 after a downturn in late 1952. Patient cash receipts totaled 48 155.01 in February with expenses 46 367, while January receipts were 42 942 25. Occupancy rose to 67 percent in January and February, easing overall strain but ongoing bad debts persist. Board reaffirms officers and committees as year begins.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Paul Michael Memorial Hospital W. Clinton McSherry Daniel E. Wight Richard F. Nallin William D. Powell Charles F. Smith, Jr Harry O. Schroeder A LeRoy ‘McCardell William B. Leichert Francis X. Staley Henry L. Davis J. Walker Carty Elias B. Ramsburg, Jr R Ward Stauffer Charles 5. V. Lanner Harrison McAlpine James H. Cramer Robert E. Delaplaine James H.al Mrs. Michael Gambrill Joseph H. Himes Harry J. Leichert F. Ross Myers Allen G. Quynn J. Richard Ramsburg Samuel H. Rosenstock Benjamin Rosenour Wiliam M . Storm Clyde Thomas D. Ralph Zimmerman

Sykesville Girl Wins 4 H Honors

Elizabeth Ann Prough a 16 year old junior at Sykesville High School has won 85 ribbons and trophies in 4H shows and now competes against adult breeders in the Eastern National Spring Hog Show. 47 breeders entered 334 hogs this year with Maryland entrants the only state due to swine disease. Judging runs today into tomorrow with grand champions picked tomorrow and hogs auctioned at 2 p.m.

Timonium Elizabeth Ann Prough Sykesville High School Elizabeth Ann Elizabeth Ano U. S

French Catholic Leaders Alarmed By Alcoholism

The French Assembly of Cardinals and Bishops warned of widespread alcohol abuse across social classes and noted a troubling rise in drinking among young women. They urged Catholic action groups, schools, and newspapers to campaign against cocktails and strong drinks. A minor accident on West All Saints Street at about 5:05 pm involved Kenneth W. Dawson and Joseph Boyce with under $25 damage to each vehicle.

Paris French Assembly of Cardinals and Bishops

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