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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
2
Dr A B Cardwell of Kansas State College challenges artificial rain experiments as drought relief. He notes seeding clouds yields little ground rain and usually requires existing clouds. He suggests modest benefits may come from cloud seeding delaying storms and reducing hail with proper atmospheric manipulation.
The piece notes Spain's demand to reclaim Gibraltar and Britain’s rebuff of Queen Elizabeth’s Gibraltar visit. It describes Franco's moves, including a new U S pact, to bolster prestige among Arabs and influence North Africa, signaling potential regional tension if Franco gains strength.
The couple, Janet Clingan and Norman Fogle, both from Frederick area families, were wed February 20 at the groom’s home with Rev. Dr. W. W. Garrett officiating. The bride wore a Hecht suit and pink rosebud corsage. reception followed at the groom’s home. They reside at 13 West Third Street.
A reader from Washington DC advocates placing a Cross in windows during Holy Week or on Good Friday to symbolize Easter. She argues it would remind Christians to live as ambassadors and help counter wearisome social ills like war liquor and juvenile delinquency. She ends with the plea to readers to pass the idea along.
Fifty years ago a centennial celebration of official entomology highlighted gains in research for insect and pest control. The United States Department of Agriculture notes that research in the last century doubled livestock production and farm yields, though pests still cost four billion dollars annually and threaten 127 million acres. Despite progress with new insecticides, dangerous enemies like Japanese beetle and bark and white fringed beetle remain, while the next decade could mirror gains of the past decade.
Letter to the editor praising Sugar Loaf Mountain as a memorial gift from the late Gordon Strong. The writer extols the site as a constant source of comfort and strength and describes sunrise views from the cone shaped summit over Furnace Mountain in the Potomac gap.
J William Dean sold South Market street property to Elizabeth A Williams for 82500. Maryland State Senate advanced Frederick city election bill to third reading restricting suffrage by grandfather clause and property qualification. Residence of J R Kine at Adamstown burned last night from attic fire. Foundations laid for two Braddock Heights cottages for Mrs J H Markey and Miss Grace Porterfield on Middletown valley side. A special excursion train to Baltimore Sunday will view the ruins of the great fire.
Frederick faced a harsh winter with snow rain hail and a 14 degree low. Frederick County education leaders and school staff planned a meeting and dinner at Middletown High School hosted by the students cooking club. Myers won a YMCA free throw contest defeating Bristle Low Holmes Dutrow St Johns forward, while James B Ranch reviewed Maryland’s first 150 years at Hood College Civic Club Hut.
A spring fashion show at Kemp's in Winchester Hall benefited the Red Cross drawing about 265 guests. Models from local schools staged three scenes including sportswear Easter outfits and a wedding with Ruby Alice Moore as a bride. The event featured coordinated hair, garden themed stage decor, and door prizes with refreshments provided by local merchants. Ex-convict Isom Cothran shot fatally in Washington after a confrontation with plainclothes officers.
A short religious quotation from Adams on Jesus Christ as substitute for punishment and a Bible verse urging the righteous nation to open gates to those who keep the truth Isaiah 26 2.
Washington columnist argues Senate leadership boxed in by Democrats over the Schine Adams matter. He claims no crime will be found, noting memo contradictions and possible misinterpretations. The piece asserts the Army report omits details and that the clash centers on Senate subcommittee tactics rather than substantive wrongdoing.
Roger W. Babson argues unemployment figures are unreliable and mislead due to per capita distortions and selective sampling. He critiques government methods, cites farm coverage expansion, and urges readers to obtain state reports before seeking work abroad. Also notes two police releases and a Marine to sail to the Far East.
Miss Irene F Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul K Miller Jefferson Route 1 became the bride of Robert E Fellows son of Mr and Mrs Clair A Fellows Frederick Route 2 in a quiet ceremony at the Zion Lutheran parsonage Middletown on March 19 at 6 oclock in the evening. Howard J McCarney officiated. The bride wore a blue dress with black trim and pink and black accessories plus a corsage of pink rose buds. Mrs John D Gastley Jr Frederick was maid of honor. Best man was Earl Welloes brother of the groom from Frederick. The attendant wore a winter white dress with black accessories and a pink rose bud corsage. A reception followed at the bride's home. The three tier cake featured a miniature bride and groom. The couple reside in Frederick at a newly furnished East South street apartment. She is employed at Frederick Tailoring Company. He works for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Mt Airy.
Victims and relatives in Walkersville and Woodsboro report several health updates. Mrs W H N_sor has returned home after treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Miss Barbara Boone Pleasant shows slight improvement at home after nine days of serious illness. John W Null of East Ninth Street remains in hospital and is expected to discharge late this week. Mrs John Gladhill of Woodsboro underwent surgery and is in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
The Richardson Bible Class of Park Way Church of God held a February 18 meeting at 361 South Market Street hosted by assistant teacher Walter Dunbar. Eleven members attended as they planned for the twenty first anniversary program with choir selections and scripture readings led by Walter Dunbar and Woodard Roberts, followed by refreshments.
Miss Doris Schroyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman H Schroyer of Middleman and Miss Susan Von Till daughter of Mr and Mrs Lews A Von Till of Grove Hill near Frederick spent four days in New York City visiting landmarks including the Empire State Building and the United Nations building They also visited in New Brunswick Me Mrs Garland Mann near Monrovia today moves to Best Leck farm near Gaithersburg. William P Nelson of Brunswick has graduated from IBM electric accounting machine customer engineering school Plant No 1 and will join the Washington commercial sales and service office.
The Frederick City WCTU met Tuesday at two in the Lutheran Chapel. Devotions led by Mrs E K Pearl followed by scripture from Psalm 124 and a meditation on the Power of Prayer. Mrs Albert Palmer led the business meeting and plans included continuing Guide Posts to Army Chaplains and inviting youths for the August XTC camp August 15 21. The May 12 convention was announced with Loreust Valley Union as hostess and Mt Etna Academy youths to entertain. Pamphlets Alcohol at the Wheel will be distributed in schools. Benediction closed the meeting.
Disorderly conduct charges filed against Houston M Prither of Gaithersburg and Ernest S Wise of Rhinehart's Alley, held on 25.80 dollars each for Friday hearings. Claude Moore Jr of Frederick charged with exceeding 25 and inadequate muffler, summoned. Grayson T Fouche of South Market Street posted 11.45 for failing to drive in a single lane. Grasso breaks ankle as Cleveland Indians report first major injury, Mickey Grasso fractured ankle depleting roster to three.
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