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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
4
The article notes an antithird term amendment receiving many ratifications in four weeks since submission b y Congress. It warns the pace may not continue as sessions end and adjourned legislatures could require special sessions. If 23 states fail to ratify in seven years the effort dies.
A street piano played va boltary melodies in Frederick last night and remained today. George Wachter of West Patrick Street fell while practicing with the Independent reel team and was dragged 30 to 40 feet. A wheel passed over his shoulder blade causing pain. J Fenton Thomas of Adamstown elected director of the First National Bank replacing James How.
Frede rak League president anno Airy and Myers admitted to the college Terrace Hood College. Grace Lough, daughter, and Master Carroll H. Hecks Dricken Jr confined to bed with chicken pox. After 11 years as city magistrate he relinquished duties in Municipal court of Frederick.
Washington reports that the United States pursues cordial relations with Mexico to counteract sabre influence and promote cooperation. President Aleman seeks up to 600 million dollars in credits, hotel and housing investments, and direct loans to develop Mexican industry, agriculture, and tourism.
The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland held its second annual school at the University of Maryland with morning and afternoon sessions on home garden problems and flower arrangement. Notable speakers included W H Youngman and B Y Morrison with demonstrations by Mrs William A Bridges and Mrs W Ridgely Chapline, plus a film on Washington flora.
The Orphans Court on Wednesday approved the final account of Nown Schley as executor of Frank P. Benner. He accounted for 7,861.92 dollars and distributed 4,350 dollars.
Dorothy Dix argues modern marriage hinges on home comforts and cooking not glamour. She claims a good cook and a peaceful home prevent divorce, warning against wives chasing fashion while neglecting husband comfort. The column also notes a wedding reception and community church活动.
Fragmentary weather note for May with two day precipitation totals and temperature comparisons. References to yesterday and last night with high and low values and timing details appear incomplete. Contains several stray figures and garbled text.
Babson argues for a balanced portfolio amid global tension. He warns against isolationism, urges police of seas via existing forces, and favors 50 percent in bomb proof stocks with 50 percent in cash or government bonds as a hedge against a wrong road.
Congressman J Glenn Beall recounts testimony before a House Appropriations sub committee advocating continued Forestry Service funding and notes Maryland gains. He describes Post Office inspection results for Myrersville route and requests another carrier to serve all residents. He also mentions discussions on Senate labor legislation and the House passed Management Relations Act seen as sweeping reform.
The piece notes lower food prices as farm income falls, with experts from the University of Chicago discussing price timetables and marketing channel bottlenecks. It cites Professor Theodore Schead on national and international advisory work and early observations of a gradual transition in farm prices.
The piece notes HC Coke Co. president urging 7 Lewis to stop problems and a meeting of the Bruns Club with Charles E Baltimore speaker. Frederick Rotarians are urged to attend to hear the address of the former Fredericktonian. event date set for May.
Donald Stultz of Braddock Heights will play with the Fort Union Military Academy Band at the Shenandoah Apple Festival in Winchester tomorrow. Frederick County attendees included Charles K. Taylor and Thomas A. Morris at a Baltimore dinner meeting of the Southern States Industrial Council.
Mrs Lela Clay Garber widow of Edward Garber died suddenly at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Weller Uniontown She was born August 17 1879 in Frederick county and survived by nine children and fifteen grandchildren She was a lifelong member of Union Bridge Methodist church Services will be held at the Weller home Saturday at 2 p m proceeding to the Meth church Burial in Pipe Creek cemetery D D Harizler and Sons funeral directors Also Miss Bertha V Eichelberger formerly of Baltimore died at Springfield State Hospital aged 72 She was last of her immediate family Funeral Friday from 106 East Church street with graveside services at London Park cemetery Baltimore M R Eichison and Son funeral directors
The funeral of Mrs Fannie Bell Brown wife of Ira A Brown of Maryland State Sanatorium was held Wednesday at the Reformed church in Sabiliasville. Rev Claude A Corl conducted the service. pallbearers included Henry Coffman William Coffman and others. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Other funerals include Mrs Salome B Winebrenner of Woodshboro with services at her residence and at Waobo r Lutheran church. Rev Ar and Rev R officiated with pallbearers listed. A third service for a Grace Evangelical and Reformed church funeral noted a large crowd and floral emblems. interment at Frederick Memorial Park. Also mentioned is the funeral of Miss Sadie Traver formerly of this city, with high mass at the Church of the Annunciation in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Father Frank P McHugh presiding. pallbearers named.
A quiet 430 PM wedding at Evangelical Lutheran parsonage Frederick joined Miss Mary Louise Eswor and John W. Rippeon in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Dr. W W Garrett. The bride wore pastel blue with red rosebud corsage. Best man I Malcolm Greenwood. attendant Mrs. Greenwood in grey with red buds. Also present were Dr. and Mrs. James Reilly and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lewis of Baltimore. In Edgewood, Dorothy W. Mitchell wed Lloyd R. Blank in Braddock Heights with a blue dress and white corsage of white geraniums. The couple plan to live with their families until a new house is built. Later, Murray-Thompson union at St. Paul’s Methodist in Sykesville with Rev. Lewis Ransom. Bride Isabella Vernay Thompson wore light brown with bronze orchids. reception at Vernay home. guests from Sykesville, Ellicott City, Mt. Airy, Catonsville and New Jersey. The couple will reside at Calverton Heights after a South trip.
Among The Sick bonnie Louise three year old daughter of Mrs and Mrs Bruce E Wechier Urbana was removed this morning at Frederick City Hospital and was reported getting along as well as can be expected. Mr Charles S Price East Second street who was a patient at Frederick City Hospital has returned home. Mrs Meho ng along as elt aes can ceted. AGER ety has ted distirict manager for the Continental Casualty Cam el Chicago and has opened an office at 4 West Church street. Mr Gaver had been associated with the Potomac Edison Company for 16 years.
Eugene Farley and Robert White are interred in St John’s Cemetery this city at 3 30 o clock with Rev Herbert Ro Jordan assisting. John’s Catholic church dating MR Etchison and Son local funeral directors.
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