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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1954
Page
2
A Denver dispatch says the Rocky Mountain arsenal has developed a gas that kills quickly in 30 seconds without odor taste or sight. The liquid chemical, packed in munitions, requires rubber suits and gas masks to handle, and its existence raises worries about Bolshevik access and city-wide paralysis without destruction.
Across the United States and abroad reports claim Puerto Rican fascist-linked fanatics threaten prominent leaders. Names such as Lodge Dulles McCarthy and Queen Elizabeth and Mrs Churchill are mentioned as potential targets. Authorities urge swift arrests and the toughest penalties to deter further violence.
Two Middletown teachers Harry T. Miller of Frederick High and F Ross Foltz of Middletown High resign from Burgess race. They cite incompatibility with Board of Education positions. No Burgess candidate remains for April 3 election. possible later special or petition path under discussion. Commissioners remain contesting issues over sewer water lines and street improvements with school officials.
Invitations issued for the April 17 wedding of Kathleen Rece Petty and Donald Zentz Koons at Washington Street Methodist Church in Columbia. The ceremony occurs Saturday at 4 30 pm with a reception to follow in church social rooms.
Fifty years ago notes from The News show the United Brethren church at Rocky Springs saved from a devastating fire by Dr Frank Hedges who summoned aid and helped extinguish the flames. Mrs Corinne B deGarmen Diaz sold the three story brick home of the late Mrs J William Baughman at 89 East Second Street to David V Stauffer for 4500 dollars cash. In legislative news the Frederick city election bills, passed by the Senate, were sent to the Frederick county delegation instead of the elections committee. The annual meeting of the Lawmen's Association of the Baltimore conference will be held at Fayette Street Church in Baltimore with Frederick delegates named. Owing to Holy Week, Perk's Bad Boy Company will perform at the Opera House Easter Monday after arrival and check in at City Hotel.
Weather history notes a thunderstorm and snow squalls with over an inch of rain during the night. Frederick Coun ties Welfare Board names EWIS R. DERTZBAUGH chairman to replace Tholines D. Baker. John Gloster, longtime Francis Scott Key Hotel head waiter, dies in Baltimore hospital. Letters appear in The News weighing Traiphame as a library site versus the Academy site.
Washington reports show senators debating defense against atomic or hydrogen attack with a costly plan drawn by Robert Compingne. The House approved 1.189 billion dollars for a 12 month atomic energy program, while tax-cut fights and housing bills also dominated discussions.
St Lester L Pryor of Box 9 Seven Stars Pa recently returned from overseas to the 2nd ASU Reception Center at Fort George G Meade Md. He is son of Mr and Mrs Samuel P Pryor Route 1 Thurmont Md. His wife is Mrs Ethel B Pryor of Box 9 Seven Stars Pa. The brain of a six to seven foot porpoise averages larger than a man and is highly convoluted, indicating advanced intelligence.
In Washington David Lawrence notes tension between the United States and Canada after Dulles outlines a massive retaliation policy. He cites Pearson’s remarks on collective action and the need to consult allies, while Churchill and Radford provide contrasting views on coordination. The piece questions why Ottawa did not seek clarification earlier and warns of a drive to obtain U.S. military plans.
A Baltimore woman Mrs. Ethel M. Wastler 37 formerly of Thurmont was found dead after a self inflicted jump in front of a Western Maryland Railway passenger train near Sabillasville. Police report a seven page note claiming constant torment. Funeral services set for Monday at Creager funeral home Thurmont with burial at Blue Ridge cemetery.
Two obituaries report the deaths of Hazel Wertheimer of Lansing aged 58 with survivors including husband Dr Fred Wertheimer and son Dr Fred William Wertheimer, and Carmen N Kephart of Hagerstown aged 64, a longtime bottling worker. Kephart funeral held today at Kraiss in Hagerstown with interment at Rest Haven. Wertheimer services were held in Lansing with attendees from local families.
Mrs Carrie H Avey widow of William H Avey died at her daughter’s home 110 Englewood Road Hagerstown at 9 a m Wednesday after eight days illness aged 78 Surviving daughters Woodrow Wilson Roy Davidson Edith Rudd sons Fred Keedysville Walter Downsville Pike brother Clarence Mullen dere sisters Mrs LeRoy Jennings Mrs Joseph Nick Mrs Stewart Ellis eleven grandchildren five great grandchildren The remains were taken to East Funeral Home Boonsboro for Sunday 2 p m funeral at East Funeral Home with Rev Rue
The funeral of Mary E. Kefauver of Takoma Park with services in Bethesda and interment at Reformed Cemetery in Middletown followed her death at Garfield Hospital in Washington. She is survived by sisters and brothers Edna A. Leister Anna Rebecca Long M Helen Joseph L Oscar and Alexander Kefauver. Ira C Rout’s funeral was held at 8 East Patrick Street with Rev J H Schmitt officiating. Interment was at Union Chapel Cemetery near Liberty Town. C E Cline and Son funeral directors.
Among the sick, Lorna Jean Covell of near Araby is much improved and expects a return to school next week. Mrs. Elbert Welsh of Poplar Spring is hospitalized at Women's Hospital Baltimore for observation and treatment. Thomas Fitzpatrick a second year student at St Marys Seminary Roland Park recovers satisfactorily from an appendectomy at St Agnes Hospital Baltimore, son of Mr and Mrs John R Fitzpatrick near Frederick.
Frederick schools announce player applications for Little League tryouts this summer. Residents 12 or younger, with 13th birthday after July 31, may apply. Tryouts begin April 12 at fields near Frederick High School, with age groups scheduled on specific Mondays and Wednesdays. Holdover members of existing teams do not participate.
Interment followed at Robersville cemetery with Iell H. Weber assisted by Rev. Jerome S. Slambach officiating.
Don Koll, former Braddock Heights juvenile actor, returns to Frederick to direct Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest for the Community Players. He directs after a varied career including Broadway roles in Stalag 17 and Rehearsal, film work, and theater training through the GI Bill. Opening at Winchester Hall on April 7 features Dorothy Zimmerman Barbara Rogers Jack Maurer Bob Carlisle Jane Belden Phil Harvey Marion Wichard James Spooner and Charles Crum in the cast.
Frederick Civic Club members toured the Maryland State School for the Deaf hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Ignatius Bjorlee. Miss Mary Alice Benson demonstrated the aids with the school’s youngest class while Miss Margaret Kent outlined school work and led guests on a campus tour including Hessian Barracks. Faculty illustrated teaching music and dancing rhythms to the class.
The Gleaners Bible Class of St Fats's Lutheran church Burkitts ville held its monthly meeting in the Parish Hall. Presiding was president Mrs Grace Bowlus with refreshments served by Mrs Grace Zirkle Mrs Frankie Aldridge and Miss Evelys Shafer. The next meeting is set for April 6.
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