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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
2
A highway safety drive promoting slower driving extended from eleven to twenty four states from Maine to Texas after governors endorsed the program. Running Memorial Day to Labor Day, the effort aims to reduce crashes by curbing speeding and carelessness, noting fewer accidents with more enforcement.
Dr Frederick J Stare head of the Harvard School of Public Health nutrition department told fifty industry representatives that overeating by executives and their wives is fueling rising atherosclerosis and deaths. He offered weight loss tips such as hearty breakfast to curb later hunger and spreading meals. Market prices for corn barley and wheat were listed at page end.
Fifty years ago items note the Frederick Choral Society's triumph with Elijah under Mr Beck. Camden Ramsburg Charles Zellers and Milton Burck left in Ramsburgs auto for Martinsburg W Va for a few days. The Large Stone House at Market and Second Streets sold to Joseph F Eisenhauer for 5000 dollars. Deputy Clerk collected 4025 from extra liquor licenses as 16 saloon and 13 store licenses issued. R Hauser and Maurice D Kefauver of Middletown among 75 Baltimore Medical College graduates at Academy of Music in Baltimore.
Twenty years ago items note a 30 year old robber foiled by a concealed revolver, Harry Fleizh the local auto dealer escaped with his money and car intact. The Democratic state central committee planned a meeting to pick a successor to postmaster Leslie W. Gaver. Frederick beat Chambersburg 7 to 1 in Blue Ridge League opener behind Frank Fraley and Paul Hildebrand. Four Walkersville residents enjoyed a long motor boat trip from Biggs Ford to Seneca in about ten and a half hours.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary C. Herring in Taneytown with interment at Mt. View Cemetery Emmitsburg. William Y. Anderson and Mrs Helen Allnutt were also buried, with services led by local pastors and various pallbearers. Graveside rites for infant Karen Lynn Grabill and others followed in Union Bridge Carrollton Manor and Buckeystown areas. A deed was recorded for the sale of property in Walkersville from Gilmore Flautt Jr. to Mildred Shumaker for about 10500.
The May meeting of the Girl Scout Association of Frederick was held at Camp Baker near Braddock with 35 directors leaders and troop committee members present. Plans for the coming year were outlined while badges and long service pins were noted and camp activities scheduled including day camp and a distinct overnight camp at Camp Baker May 22 23 with registrations June 1 and 11.
William D. Wachter 53 of Gettysburg RFD 3 died Tuesday from complications. Survived by wife Emma G. Wachter daughter Virginia Ann and two sisters. Funeral at 1:30 pm with Howard S. Fox officiating and Utica interment. Mrs M Nash Perry former Frederick County resident died of heart attack in Bethesda. Survived by husband Eugene Carusi and Isabel Perry Hitz among grandchildren. private funeral today. George T. Talbot well known farmer of Johnsville Carroll County died Wednesday after brief illness. Survived by wife Catherine and three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Sunday 1:30 pm at residence and 2 pm at Johnsville Methodist Church. interment in church cemetery. C M Waltz funeral director.
The Golden Rule Evangelical Lutheran church class conducted a meeting with members gathering for discussion and activities. Participants included church members and leaders, focusing on community outreach and spiritual study.
Geneva May 5 efforts are under way to repair the split between Great Britain and the United States after a pause in allied unity. The article argues Dulles policy aims at Southeast Asia deterrence and collective security, with U S leadership staying firm despite British hesitation and press criticism. It notes Washington seeks a peacekeeping, long range plan and warns against overreacting to Indo China developments. A related local meeting at the home of Mrs Henry Lochner featured a rummage sale and a white elephant sale with prizes and refreshments.
Roger W. Babson argues Wall Street prices reflect fears of a possible Indochina war and atomic-era risk. He cites mutual fund sales, Dow Jones leadership, and pension funds driving 65 blue chip stocks while broader stocks soften. He predicts three outcomes: no US ground troops before November, possible use of atomic bombs by allies backing Indochina, or a market dip by late 1954.
In San Francisco six men and six women deliberated the case of Harold Jackson and Joseph Lear charged with kidnapping real estate broker Leonard Moskovitz last January. If convicted, they face death or life imprisonment without parole. Moskovitz was rescued after 61 hours. a ransom was demanded but not paid. Lear led detectives to Moskovitz, who was guarded by Jackson in a tented house following a midnight ransom call.
London reports say Queen Elizabeth II is in sound health as her Commonwealth voyage nears its end. The press notes she has shed about five pounds, with some papers suggesting deliberate slimming and a Malta image showing a leaner, angular look.
The Frederick Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its spring meeting at Mrs. Roland W. Harbaugh's home. A landscape committee was formed for the Braddock Springs market area and a school discussion committee was appointed. Delegate Mrs. C Herbert Kreh reported on Continental Congress sessions, with attendees later visiting the Mayflower and Continental Memorial Hall for sessions and awards.
In Frederick Memorial Hospital, Mr. 3. F. Minor Simpson is listed in satisfactory condition as a medical patient. Mrs. Nellie H. Green of Lee Place is undergoing treatment in the same hospital, also listed as in satisfactory condition. Mr. James H. Cramer of Rose Hill Manor entered Frederick Memorial as a medical patient, with condition described as fairly good. Mrs. Nellie Green has been a patient since Monday for observation and treatment. Mr. Charles H. Herbert of North Market Street returned home from Wilmer Clinic Johns Hopkins Baltimore after an optical operation. Six motorists cited for exceeding 30 in Mt. Pleasant forfeited $10 collateral and costs before Magistrate H. Reese Shoemaker Jr. in Peoples Court. Names include Charles J. Ketcham Shookstown Jodd Howard B. Tidrick Baltimore William Kemp RFD 2 Union Bridge Gerald W. Levan Boonsboro Cornelius J. Gieseiler Baltimore and Richard C. Flavin Jr. Baltimore. Trooper Philip Kretsinger was arresting officer.
Mr and Mrs John E Crawford of 21 Penna Ave welcomed daughter Trudy Elizabeth born May 2 at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Mrs Randy Skethorse and family returned to Mattituck after visiting relatives. The Cline and Wheeler families are mentioned with various visits and a May 10 14 Atlantic City convention for Local 670 delegates. William Carl Wheeler Jr born April 30 at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds two and a quarter ounces.
Mrs. Maurice F. Whipp of Thurmont RFD 2 announces the engagement of her daughter Doris R. Whipp to James S. Danner son of Howard Danner of Thurmont and the late Mrs. Danner. The wedding is planned for September.
Frederick city and county officials plan to attend the statewide Governor's conference on Civil Defense tomorrow at the University of Maryland Education Building. Attendees include county commissioners Mayor Donald B. Rice Civil Defense Director J. Roger Fisher Mrs Louie Rhoads and State Senator Jacob R Ramsburg. The speaker list features Val Peterson Administrator of the Federal Civil Defense Agency Governor McKeldin Maj Gen Milton A Reckord and Mayor Donald W Reigle of Flint Mich who will discuss his city's recent tornado disaster.
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