Gas for heat rates reduced by Frederick Gas Company
Frederick Gas Company announces June 1 rate reductions for domestic natural gas. Savings apply to cooking water heating and house heating with lower second-step usage and lower per hundred cubic feet charges. A 3,000 cubic feet user drops from 8.99 to 8.14 monthly, and a 50,000 cubic feet user saves 2.93 compared with last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Gas Company
Raymond C. Brehaut
Public Service Commission
Mr. Brehaut
Baltimore
PTA Speaker Dr Pilgram Discusses Health of School Child
East Frederick Elementary School PTA met in the school auditorium with Warner L. Brittain presiding. Dr. Robert Pilgram spoke on health of the school child covering mental and physical well being, prenatal care, diet, exercise, teeth and eye care, vaccines, and the need for early physical checkups. He urged safety in recreation, modest discipline, parental involvement with schools, and awareness of scholastic structure. The group noted a carnival success, an invitation from Elms Street Junior High to hear John Kertz May 11, a piano purchase reimbursement, a May dedication with officials, and plans to buy a flag and consult a landscape artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Frederick
Warner L. Brittain
Robert Pilgram
Pilgram
Elms Street
John Kertz
Board of Education
the Athool
County Commissioners
Fellowship Dinner Draws 225 at Calvary Methodist Church
About 225 men and women attended the May Fellowship dinner at Calvary Methodist Church. Sponsored by Frederick Council of Church Women, the interdenominational group includes city women from various churches. Frederick County Christian Youth Council contributed music and led a panel on their work. Mrs. Edw. A. Godsey presented a film and spoke about the leper mission project. Mrs. F. Pa Brose presided as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
April rainfall under 5 inches in Frederick area
Weather records show the first four months ran about two and three quarters inches above normal at Frederick airport. Through April, total yearly precipitation stood at 14.96 inches versus a 12.27 inch norm. Showers began Thursday afternoon and lingered into the night, totaling .17 inch at the airport while heavier elsewhere. Farmers seek a drying period to plow and plant spring vegetables, with some corn and green beans already sown but tomatoes delayed by unsettled weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland Holstein Sale At Timonium Proves Successful
The first Maryland Holstein Breeders sale was held April 10 at the Timonium State Fairgrounds. Forty two head sold for an average of 300 dollars, ten under one year old. Top cow and calf brought 655 dollars. Five head exceeded 500 dollars. Consignees included Charles R. Smith Samsville who sold a top breed heifer for 370 dollars. An under six month heifer was consigned by Leslie C. King Clarksburg. Charles A. Pumphrey and sons Ellicott City offered a yearling bull that brought 500 dollars. Heaviest buyers were F. B. Asher Annapolis and Wiliam D. Amos Bel Air each taking five head for about 2000 dollars. Auctioneers were C. B. Smith from Williamston Mich with Emmett R. Bowlus and G. A. La Munion assisting. Clerk was H. A. Stottlemyer with sale managed by John M. Innskeep.
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Maryland
Timonium State Fairgrounds
Charles R. Smith
Samsville
Leslie C. King
Clarksburg
Charles A. Pumphrey
Williamston, Mich
Emmett R. Bowlus
Frederick
G. A. la Munion
Glendale
H. A. Stottlemyer
John M. Innskeep
Ellicott City
Executrix Authorized To Accept Settlement In Nusbaum Case
The Orphans Court authorized Martha V. Nusbaum to accept 200 as full settlement of any claims in Ephraim T. Nusbaum death. He was fatally injured in Baltimore in 1950 when struck by a Baltimore Transit Company car during a visit from Frederick. The petition noted possible negligence but the company denied liability yet offered the 200 settlement.
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the Orphans Court
Martha V. Nusbaum
Ephraim T. Nusbaum
Mr. Nusbaum
Baltimore
Baltimore Transit Company
Frederick
W Jerome Offutt
Tree Planting Goal Reached
Frederick County forestry officials announce the spring plantings reached 300000, surpassing the goal by over 30000 with some trees to be planted in fall or cancelled due to farming changes. The effort totals 185000 white pine and other species, aided by multiple agencies and groups. A May 5 meeting will plan continued planting.
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Frederick County
County Forestry Conservancy Board
Garrett County
Lawrence W. Crickenberger
Forestry Conservancy Board
Rhea T. Kincaid
Frederick and Catoctin
PMA
C. E. Covel
Herman Toms
State Department of Forests and Parks
Frederick ‘County Boy Scouts
Frederick High School
City of
Frederick
Frederick County Pomona Grange
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Frederick, County Fish and Game Protective Association
Thurmont Sports Club
Frederick Motor Company
David H. Young Farm Equipment Company
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Frederick Garden Club
Taskers Chance Garden Club
Committee For Conservation Now
Conaway elected Group 2 chair at Maryland bankers dinner
Frank A. Conaway of First National Bank of Mt. Airy was elected chairman of Group 2 of the Maryland Bankers Association during a spring dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He succeeds W. Bartgis Storm. Officers include J. Carroll Jenkins as vice chairman and W. I. Green as secretary-treasurer. Robert O. Bonnell spoke on public relations in banking as Mathias Reese celebrated his 75th birthday with a group sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Conaway
First National Bank of
Mt. Airy
Maryland Bankers Association
Francis Scott Key Hotel
W. Bartgis Storm
Farmers & Mechanics-Citizens National Bank of
Frederick
J. Carroll Jenkins
Farmers and Commercial Bank of
Ellicott City
Lice
W. I. Green
Farmers Banking and Trust Co
Rockville
Robert O. Bonnell
Fidelity Trust Company of
Baltimore
Mathias Reese
Russia Being Pinched Off From War Materials
Washington April 30 Mutual Security Director Harold Stassen reported evidence that Russia is being pinched off from war materials and feeling it. He cited desperate Communist attempts to acquire strategic items and described measures to halt flow of strategic goods to Chinese Communists and Iron Curtain nations. He noted talks to expand embargo lists and tighten controls, plus progress on in transit trade to reroute goods via free ports toward Soviet destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harold Stassen
Russia
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Stassen
Siassen
China
Home Of Charles Carroll Open For Garden Pilgrimage May 5
The Tuscarora estate, Carrollton Manor's lasting symbol of 18th century Carroll elegance, will open to visitors May 5 during the House and Garden Pilgrimage. Owners Mr. and Mrs. Pascal Renn restored the 1760s mansion with lime stone walls, oak floors, and original woodwork, preserving its colonial character while adding a modern kitchen and service wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Sullivan
Maryland
Frederick County
Charles Carroll
Carroll- Iton
Lfe
Charles
Carrollton Manor
Baltimore
Ant
Britain
Baker
Benn
Tuscarora
Renn
Patterson
Renns
Carrollton
Pascal Renn
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Manor Woods
Buckeystown
Legislation Under Review by Attorney General Office
In the final hectic hours of the 1953 session the Legislature enacted measures now found potentially unconstitutional due to textual errors. The attorney general's office is studying the question to determine legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General’s Office
Wounded Clarksburg Soldier Writes Home
Pfc. Fred L. Rippeon of Clarksburg reports being wounded in Korea on April 17 in a letter to his mother. Postmarked from a Japan Army hospital, the 27 year old infantryman says he will be OK. He trained at Camp Breck, Ky., and was home on furlough before deployment to Korea arriving February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Rippeon
Clarksburg
Korea
U. S. Army
Japan
Clarksburs
Pfc
Rippeon
Minnie V. Rippeon
Gore, Va
Camp Breckenridge
Station Started Westminster
The Federal Communications Commission approved Carroll County Broadcasting Corporation's new radio station at Westminster. Construction begins immediately with call letters WTTR. Cattle not kept for milking purposes in the United States numbered 36,817,000 in 1953, compared with 2,207,000 in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Federal Communications Commission
Carroll County Broadcasting Corporation
WTTR
United States
Guard's Work Shown At FHS
A two hour assembly at local High School introduced senior students to the National Guard 113th Infantry Regiment. Lieutenant Thomas L. Dunn narrated the history mission and organization while the guard demonstration team displayed weapons and explained admission qualifications. Several Guardsmen including Captain Willard Herlie and sergeants and privates participated in the instructional program which emphasized service to country and community. The program marked its first such orientation at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
113Th Infantry Regiment
National Guard
Guard
Thomas L. Dunn
Dunn
Focal Company
Cresaps
Frederick
Boston
Willard Heriie
John W. Schildt
Carl Culler
Kenneth May
John Steuart
Kyle Sawyers
C. E. Zimmerman
A. Stull
Edward L. Deepeaux
David C. Gardner
Paul X. la Brash
Education and Military Service Reform Message
A statement describing a program designed to adapt to the evolving American context by aligning military service with education. It outlines aims to integrate training with schooling and encourage civic participation among young citizens.
Army Equipment On Display In Baltimore This Weekend
Maryland taxpayers will view Army gear bought for the Korean conflict at the Fifth Regiment Armory. A Sniperscope equipped rifle offers 125 yard infrared sighting in a darkened 25 foot tunnel. The exhibit, run by the Army Exhibit Unit, opens Friday at 1 p.m. with Mayor D Alesandro cutting a ribbon. Admission is free and the show runs Friday through Monday.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Korea
Fifth Regiment
United Nations
D’alesandro
Ives
Celanese Workers Approve Pay Boost
In Cumberland on April 30 a five cent hourly raise for Amcelle Plant workers of Celanese Corp was approved by Local 1874 CIO Sextile Workers Union. President Neil Toey said about 3700 members will gain to around 1.65 per hour under a wage re opening clause. The union had agreed to a no increase year prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Amcelle
Celanese Corp
CIO ‘Sextile Workers Union
Neil Toey
Celanese
Sharp Cuts In Personnel
The House Appropriations Committee forecast steep personnel cuts at the State Department, proposing a total allocation of 102,744,787 for the fiscal year starting July 1, down 32 percent from Truman’s request and 30 million below current funding. Also cut were Commerce and Justice budgets, with 25 percent and 4 percent reductions respectively. total agency funding proposed at 1,143,146,71.
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Washington
State Department
House Appropriations Committee
House
Truman
Voice of America
Commerce and Justice
Commerce Department
Department
Justice Department
Senate
Foreign Service
Prize Winners In Parade Of Firemen
Prize winners from the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival parade in Winchester include Harrisonburg Fire Company No. 4 for best appearing uniformed company and Annapolis Maryland Fire Department for best pumper over 500 gallons. Also recognized are top bands, drum and bugle corps, ladies auxiliary, longest distance company and majorettes.
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Winchester
Shenandoah
Harrisonburg Fire Company
Westphal Hose Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Potomac Fire Company
Westernport
Annapolis
Falls Church Volunteer Fire Company
Vienna
Gary High School
Gary
Harrisonburg
Mount Jackson
Warwick High School
Warwick
Osbourn High
Manassas
Big Creek High
War
U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
Washington, D. C
American Legion
Hagerstown
Hose
Westphal Hose
Kingwood
J. Gary High School
Mother's Class Meets at Luth eran Church April Meeting
The Mother's Class of the Lutheran church held its April 28 meeting at the Old Chapel with 25 members. Mrs Florence Keilholtz led devotion and business, inviting a Loats Orphanage girl to Camp Nawakwa and approving a cancer fund gift. Prizes were won by several members and refreshment duties were assigned for May 19 at Mrs Calvin Schildknecht's home. Cicadas cause twig dieback when females lay eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Qld
Florence Keilholtz
Loats
Camp Nawakwa
Lauretia Smith
Agnes Kempf
Grace, Despeens
Jerry Sell
Laura Stup
Beatrice Hoffman
Elizabeth Betson
Lauretta Smith
Phyllis Summers
Kathleen Shook
Calvin Schildknecht
Services Open Club Week by Frederick Homemakers Clubs
Frederick county 32 homemakers clubs plan religious services to launch National Home Demonstration week May 3 to 10. The week features church services, demonstrations, covered dish suppers and teas, plus a library display of living room projects. Local chairwoman Mrs. Charles Putman leads activities with committee members Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Levinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
C. Burr Artz
Charles Putman
Charlesville Club
F. J. Cook
T. L. Levinson
Camp Detrick
Edward F. Holter
Foard Hood
Cook
George Chick
Parent-Teachers Association
Adamstown
Buckeystown
Urbana
Ballenger
Jefferson
Braddock Horssemakers
Skyline Club
Charlesville
Gambrill Park
Yellow Springs
Lewistown
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Johnsine
Cleasai Cove
Myersville
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Libermout
Courier
Dinner Opens Convention OF Youth At Buckeystown
The All Youth Convention of the Diocese of Alarvland opened at Claggett Diocesan Center near Buckeystown with a six o'clock banquet. Over 100 delegates attended from the state. The program included an address by Dr H L G Kieffer and a candlelight procession to the chapel for Holy Communion. Delegates include Miss Tobi Kemp, Miss Ellen Gordon and Peter L Shigios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Youth
Alarvland
Claggett
Buckeystown
H. L. G. Kieffer
Evangelical Reformed Church
Noble C. Powell
Maurice D. Ashbury
All Saint's Episcopal Church
Tobi Kemp
Ellen Gordon
Peter L Shigios
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Dre. Pilgram
Otto F. Kraushaar
Goucher Coliege
Goucher
Harhive
Timonium
Executrix
Wiiourd F. Sheffield
Peoples Court
Edwin J. Smerh
Haxerstown
Cecil J. Byrnes
Leonard J Custer
Grantsville
Charles W. Magaha
Paul D. Minnicks
Franklin
McKeldin
Savings Bank
FHS
Club Baltimore
Maryland Jockey Club Today
Pimlico Race Track
U.S
Bernard J. Firnn
Nipwepar
Marphive
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