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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1949
Page
4
Frederick municipal airport was formally dedicated Sunday with ceremonies in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom. Rain canceled the air show, but officials and dignitaries from Frederick and neighboring cities attended a luncheon and dedication speeches led by U.S. Senator Millard E. Tydings.
Four year old Billy Delaplaine Brittain helps unveil the Delalaine Buildings memorial plaque honoring Lieut. William Delaphine JW UL S ON, first flyer from Frederick who died in World War I. Maryland homemakers organized demonstrations with about 2,000 participants and produced thousands of garments and dresses.
Baltimore May 1 a young man and woman both of New York addresses were held in 500 bail after hearing today on charges they abandoned an infant girl on a convent doorstep. George J. Kelly 19 and Miss Ordath Cult 22 of 1072 Lexington Avenue were named. The baby about a week old was found April 1 on the SS Philip and James Convent doorstep wrapped in a blanket with a note asking delivery to St Vincent's home. Detective Captain Henry J. Kriss said the infant was traced by footprints and a bracelet inscribed A Kelly.
The Airport Dedication luncheon at the Francis Scott Key hotel listed alphabetically numerous attendees including Horace M. Alexander Emmett R. Bowlus Alderman and Mrs William B. Burall Alderman and Mrs Charles T. Butcher Charles P. Bowers Holmes D. Baker Thomas B. Bourne and many others from Baltimore Washington Camp Detrick and state agencies. Weather forced last minute deletions from the original guest list.
Joseph H. Himes, chair of Frederick’s Airport Advisory Committee, speaker at the Francis Scott Key Hotel dedicatory luncheon, calls the airport a milestone in Frederick County’s progress and a strong, lasting investment for future residents and workers. He credits former Mayor Gittnger and Mayor Culler for initiating and completing the project, praising many local contributors who helped shape the airport.
A Frederick official address lauds the effort of the Airport Committees led by Mayors Gittinger and Culler, city boards, and The News-Post for keeping residents informed while asserting the community’s resolve to make the Frederick Municipal Airport a lasting reality. It invites any omissions to be kindly noted as unintentional and conveys a strong local pride.
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