Doubling Up Reflects Families’ Rising Living Standards
The Institute of Life Insurance notes five million car owning households have two or more autos while about two million households own two or more TV sets. More families also own two homes for seasonal use, and wage-earning households with two paychecks rise, mirroring a decade of higher living comforts and increased spending beyond prewar expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Life Insurance
U.S
Frederick
Jefferson
Martinsburg
Sea
Bentz
Reformed Church
Biorkland
John Biorkland
Scott Key
Cairo
Egypt
Bijorkland
Ences
of International Students. Inc
Mr. Bjorkland
Health Center location debate and community news in Frederick
Fifty years ago readers discuss placing aHealth Center away from Frederick City heart at Winchester Hall amid a plan for Hill Burton funds and a $250000 structure. Study Group offers to raise about $143000 through newspaper and radio appeals to keep the center at the current site. Proponents cite parking, bus service, fireproofing, and proximity to Frederick Memorial Hospital as advantages. Citizens urged to voice views. county commissioners urged to act with practical knowledge. Also reports on local incidents including a near-drowning, death of Charles Broadrup, a union prayer meeting, Ox Fibre Brush output purchase, and a Korean War assignment of George F. Suter Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of Frederick
Garland Feaga
Winchester Hall
Roland Hahn
Hill-Burton
Frederick Bremorial Hospital
Frederick City
Bettie 5
Bohn
Sharles T. Brosius, JR
Edward
Barnesville
Wm. J. Grove
Lime Kiln
Howard Smith
Frederick
Ballenger Creek
White Oak Spring
Harles Broadrup
Charlesville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fohal Paul Tyler
M. E. Church
South
M. Newman and CO
Ox Fibre
Court split over field day decision stirs football versus baseball
Washington reports on reactions to the Supreme Court ruling that professional football falls under antitrust law while baseball remains exempt. An analysis notes perceived inconsistencies in extending or upholding limits, referencing Toolson and Federal Baseball, with editorials noting the shift in interpretation and implications for the “law of the land.” The piece contrasts the court's past stance with the current decision and its impact on professional sports legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
David Lawrence Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme’ Court
Toolson
Gane Validite
Lit
Supreme Court of the United
Congress
Belout
Frederick County
Frankfurter
Tarlan
Brennan
Brennant
Harlan
Justice Frankfurter
Iyo
Pyles dies after illness at 55 in Thurmont vicinity
Robert R. Pyles a Franklinville general merchant operator died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a two week illness. Survived by wife Mary, son Robert R. Jr., daughter Anna Nessler, stepson Clifford Kesselring, five grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral plans set at Thurmont funeral home with services Sunday. Interment Blue Ridge cemetery Thurmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sles
Robert R. Pyles
Franklinville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Pyles
John D
Ella Jane J Roberts Pyles
Mary
Wolfe Pyles
Robert R.,jr
South 3Rountain
iAnna M. Nessler
Jackson
Miss
Tome
Clifford Kesselring
Thurmont
John W. Pytes
Baltimore
Arthur T. Pytes
Richsmond
Elia Smay Snoup
Ibis City
Minnie Bennett
Victor
Callen Hasnisal
Ehrman
Elmer Anlace
Blue Ridge Cemetery
L. Creager and Son
Fuseral
Brilliant Comet and Polio Plan Dominate April News
A brilliant comet Arend-Roland may appear in late April and May, potentially the brightest of the 20th century, with perihelion on April 8 and visibility in the northwest after sunset. The Frederick County Medical Society backed a $3 cap on single polio inoculations and urged the Winchester Hall Health Center to have 42,500 square feet of space in a new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science Service
Washington
Halley
Arend-Rolands
Andromeda
Aries
Arend-Roland
Frederick County Medical Society
Francis Scott Key
Iector
Sorel
Medical Society
County Commissioners
Winchester Hall
Desegregation Ruling Reflections and Local Notices
The piece notes reactions to the Supreme Court desegregation decision and its enforcement implications, citing opinions that the ruling uses flawed reasoning though hailed by some lawyers. It mentions a Florida court dispute about enforcement and ongoing legal questions. Also referenced are local notices about residents Harry M. Buzz Shiptesy, a discharged veteran, staying at a hotel, and Lt Wayne Smith and family returning to Oscada Michigan after visits.
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Mary S. Rhoderick
Bradtrine
Hif- Dock Heights
Thelpe v. Wna
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the Rect
Florida
Aoney Wuweey
Harry M
Buzz” Shiptesy
Armed Forces
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Wayne Smith
Oscada
Mich
Smith
Wurtsmith Air Force Base
C. E. Powers
Mrs
City
Archers Hold Third Tournament At Tuscarora Range
The Tuscarora Archers hosted their third season tournament drawing shooters from Maryland and neighboring states. Winners included J Crews in men open with 357 and Viola Jindra in women open with 215. Memorial services for Ralph D. Broadrup were held, noting his local ties and war veteran status.
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Tuscarora
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
Maryland
J. Crews
Calvin Wise
Bert Straube
Viola Jindra
Bert Strube
Urbana
Three Pines
Andrew
Rosa Schradel Strube
Bid Marshaul
Art Wolpert
I. Johnson
Frank Buchannan
Jake
Hartsock
Mens Bowman
Ifirst
H. C. Whitacre
JW. Widmer
Emory Toms
Clyde Poff
D. Lanier
Archer
B. McCoy
C. Grossnickle
T. Foutz
Jack ‘Bear
B.henderson
W. Mumima
D. Gipe
Bowman
Joyce ‘Harshman
Marvy Loy
Tilly LeGore
Lucy Zimmerman
Billy Marshall
Junior Bowman
Colin LeGore
Ronsie Bohn
W. Whiteacre
Ora Main
Mrs Mollie Bentz at 91 Celebrates Birthday in Martinsburg
Martinsburg W Va March 21 Mrs Mollie Bentz 91 celebrated with birthday cake flowers cards and visitors during a long hospital stay since September 29 1952 after a hip fracture in her East Borks street yard. Widow of Lewis Ezra Bentz mother of R Lewis Bentz Old National Bank and long time city resident.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Mollie Bentz
Mondsy
King’s Daughters Hospital
East Borks Street
Jefferson
Old National Bank
Twenty Years Ago From The Columns March 2 1937
Frederick Church of the Brethren pastor Rev Robert L Sherry resigns effective August 31 to continue his education. Washington and Hagerstown attend barr dance by Ladies Auxiliary Independent Hose Company at State Armory. Happy Valley Ramblers provide music. Walter B Benchoff former Hood College horsemanship instructor dies at Blue Ridge Summit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Robert L. Sherry
Frederick
Blue Ridge Summit
Obituary notices from multiple local residents
Violet L Staub dies at 59 in Brunswick home. Survived by son John Thomas and two sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Brunswick home, interment Harpers Ferry Cemetery. John E Lewis dies aged 75 in Hagerstown hospital. Survived by wife Carrie V Lewis and three children. Funeral held at Minnich Funeral Home, interment Rest Haven. Tiarry Strube, Arthur iStrube, and Albert iStrube survive in separate towns with other relatives. services to be held at 2 pm Saturday from funeral home, interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Aist Cntiren
Tiarry Strube
Westminster
Arthur iStrube
Lewistown
Albert iStrube
Urbana
East Church Street
Mt. Olivet
M. R. Etchison and Son
Violet L. Staub
Brunswick Street
Brunswick
John Calvin Staub
James
Edith Knight
Bolitho
John
Thomas Staub
Gladys Brown
Funkstown
Dorothy Turner
Wiley, _Ford
W. Va
Eastern Star
Brotherhood of Locomoive Engineers
WSCS
Homemaker’s Club
First Methodist Church of
C. L. Beard
Harpers Ferry
C. R. Feete and Brother
John E. Lewis
Hagerstown
Washington County Hospital
Fosville
Alfred and
Rebecca
Kuba) Lewis
Carrie V. Lewis
Harold R
Myersville
Robert B
Richard L
Funeral services held for John R. Lewis and Robert Everett Patcher
Funeral services were held for John R. Lewis of Damascus at the Qlin L. Molesworth funeral home on Wednesday at 2 p m with Rev A Dean Kester officiating. Honorary pallbearers were First National Bank of Mt Airy directors and others. interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. Services for Robert Everett Patcher, who died Sunday in Martinsburg W Va, were held at 2 p m Wednesday from the 1201 N Market St funeral home with Rev Charles A Price officiating. interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
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Ralph D. Broadrup
Ralphrew Broadrup
Cumberland
Springfield State Hospital
Frederick
George L
Emma Wachter
Broadrup
Second National Bank
St.John's College
University of ‘Maryland Law School
Chapel Hill
Our Lodge
St. Paul's
Lutheran Church
Fort Cumberland
American Legion
Nellie Deali
Earl E. Broadrup
Kirk Lathrum
Old “Town Road
John S
Sammel
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Olr Lodge
Qlin L. Molesworth Funeral Home
Damascus
John R. Lewis
A. Dean Kester
First National ‘Bark of
Mt. Airy
Ray Barnes
Robert ‘Everett Patcher
New
Ton D. Baker Hospital
Martins‘burg
W.a
Funeral Home
N. Market St
Charles A. Price
Walkersville
James Carey
Leonard Dobucki
Edgar Stevens
Cassitts, Hinman
Marcus Whitmore
Richard Shaff
Mt. Olivet
Robert E. Dailey
Soroptimist Club Holds Covered Dish Supper
Members of the Soroptimist club gathered at the home of Mrs. Belle Nasher on East Patrick Street for a Wednesday evening covered dish supper. Committee in charge included Mrs. Lerner Finegold Wickham Kefauver Pessano Eccard and Mrs. Alice Thomas. President Fioreave Sorrentino presided as two new members Mrs. Dora Cox and Mrs. Eleanor Pessano were installed. Corolla corsages in gold and blue were given, colors of Soroptimist. Mrs. Blanche Rodgers of Baltimore spoke on Soroptimism history and Venture clubs, noting Venture members must work 20 hours weekly and have basic education completed. Guests included Mrs. Rodgers Mrs. Winnie Carey and several local residents.
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Belle Nasher
East
Patrick Street
Peg Lerner
Rena Finegold
Margaret ‘Wickham
Maude Kefauver
Eleanor Pessano
Jean Eccard
Alice Thomas
Fioreave Sorrentino
Rodgers
Winnie Carey
Baltimore
Gwyenn .Price
Jean Govel
Ann Eccard
Barbara Weaver
Josephine Berdine
Ills and Hopes From Frederick Memorial Hospital Patients
Ahiong The Sick Ralph D Bussard of 29 South Jefferson Street is a Frederick Memorial Hospital patient after surgery on Wednesday and is progressing well. Jack Masser of 270 West Fifth Street was admitted today for surgery. Mrs Prince Fogie of Johnsville has been discharged from Annie Warner Hospital after surgery and is recovering. Kathryn M M Forney, once at Frederick Memorial Hospital, is convalescing at North Market Street home of Mr and Mrs Alioz Bennett. Tolls Wachter of Walkersville was moved from his home to Frederick Memorial Hospital in an ambulance. City Water Superintendent William J Davis of 807 Motter Avenue is reported progressing satisfactorily after surgery on Tuesday.
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Ralph D. Bussard
South
Jefferson Street
Elmer Bussard
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Jack Masser
West Fifth Street
Prince Fogie
Johnsville
Annie Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
Kathryn MM. Forney
Alioz ¥. Bennett
North Market Street
Tolls Wachter
Walkersville
G. C. Barton
City Water
William J. Davis
Motter Avenue
Eisenhower Brings Painting Supplies and Golf Clubs to Bermuda
President Eisenhower has his easel and oil paints and golf clubs with him in Bermuda, though he may have little time for recreation between conferences. British Prime Minister MacMillan came without clubs, while Mid-Ocean Club offers plenty if they decide to play. He previously tried painting on the Canberrra voyage but did not pursue it for long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker's Town
Bermuda
Eisenhower
MacMillan
Canberra
Good Return On Billions
Washington reports three survey groups find U S military aid to non Communist nations yields a good return as a deterrent to Communist expansion. They warn costs may rise and manpower could need increasing, with findings from Columbia University and Systems Analysis Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Senate
U. S
Columbia University
Institute of War and Peace Studies
Systems Analysis Corp
Washington. T
Coal Pipeline Slurry Clogs Longest Line. April Opening In Doubt
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the worlds longest coal slurry pipeline is blocked by a steep uphill section south of Carrollton Ohio. Pumps failed to move the slurry up the grade, leaving a hastily dug pond of slurry in a ravine five miles south. The 108 mile line stalled during its first major test, and Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co has declined to explain the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Ohio
Here
iCleveland Plain Dealer
Plain Dealer
Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal i Co
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Sigler With Surprise March Celebration
A surprise birthday party was held March 17 at Lieut and Mrs Richard Buchseid home in Waldorf for Mrs Ralph C Sigler. Friends from the Sears Roebuck store organized the event with a St Patrick themed cake and many gifts. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Tom Hall Mr and Mrs Jay Lawtyer Mrs Sandra Garrison Martha Sigler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Buchseid
Waldorf
Ralph C. Sigler
Sears Roebuck
Tom Hall
Jay Lawtyer
Sandra Garrison
Martha Sigler
Wayne Minger
Lillian Vaudheuil
Norman Alters
V. D.buttler
Margie Walters
Vic Mosiauick
Carol Buchseib
Kane Nancy
Tommie Mositauiek
Enise Toone
Clifford Snow
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George F. Suter Jr
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Mth Infantry Division
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Warrenfeltz
Evan
Gelical Lutheran Church
Anna Katherine Warrenfeltz
Foster Warrenfeltz
Woodsboro
John’ Bennett Lanas Jr
Ate
John B. Landis Sr
Jafternoon
Linda Warrenfeltz
Mary Cou Ehlman
Bruce’ Reeder
Paul Malone
Usher
Mr. Trunk
James Dash
Gay Vl Uuwens
Watkins Acres
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New York
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Soroptimist Club
Ahiong the Sick
Poolesville
Tunis
Nixon Iwas
Paul S. Stull
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