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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
2
A New York symposium on designing machines to simulate the human brain argued that electronic computers cannot match human flexibility and speed. Experts noted computers are binary and require vast data input to decide, while the brain acts instantly with immense efficiency and stores vast information. They warned it will be long before machines equal the human brain’s capabilities.
Velma Eyler of York Pennsylvania daughter of Bruce Hyler Rocky Ridge married Howard E Atkins of York son of J W Atkins in a double ring ceremony at the Lutheran parsonage Walkersville Rev B Koontz Helwig officiating The couple leaves for Niagara Falls and Canada They will reside at the L and L Trailer Court in York Both employed by William Bernstein and Sons York
At the meeting of the Maryland Classis of the Reformed Church here officers were authorized to borrow 5000 dollars for the endowment of the Woman's College of Frederick with apportionment over several years. The News Today shows Dr J E Waltman on the honor roll of University of Maryland Dental Department graduates. Commencement exercises are set for May 8. Austin Haffner J K Stringer and Walter Zeigler of this city left on an automobile trip to Gettysburg. The South Frederick Literary Society debated that Civil War was justified with unanimous affirmative decision. G W Minnick near Burkittsville was appointed keeper of tollgate on the Gap land make and has begun duties.
Twenty years ago notes report a chain letter game hit Frederick with many letters received. Hood College will inaugurate Dr Henry Fr Stahl with over 100 guest delegates from colleges and institutions attending. Emmitsburg mayoral race remains tight as George Naylor defeats Michael J Thompson 178 to 163. A $10 000 bond issue for public improvements passes by more than two to one. Walter R Rudy of Mt Airy succeeds Col E Austin Baughman as motor vehicles commissioner with D Marshall Schroeder kept as deputy.
Death notices report Joan Henry Sullivan of Riverdale age 67 from a heart attack in Takoma Park. Survivors include wife Agnes and many children. Also listed are funeral details for William Eugene Wright of Brunswick and others in Hagerstown Walkersville areas, with establishments, dates, and burial plans.
Funeral services were held for Agnes Taylor Garner in St. Joseph's Church Emmitsburg with interment at St Anthon’s Shrine cemetery. Charles Spalding Davis, retired justice of the peace, to be honored with a mass at St. Mary’s Laurel. Jesse G. Hawes’s funeral held at a Thurmont funeral home with Rev. Elmer Andrews presiding.
A lengthy list details attendees at a hotel dinner for a meeting in New York City. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. Paul Smith and many business leaders, hotel managers, and company executives from across the Northeast and East, including noted staff and executives. Interment arrangements are noted for the deceased pallbearers and funeral directors.
The engagement of Miss Margaret Rosalie Paxson to Ens. William Vi Conger is announced by her parents Col. George I D Paxson U S A and Mrs Paxson of Seattle. Conger a University of Washington graduate and Chi Phi member. A June wedding planned. Col Paxson now with the Army in Korea.
Kitchen shower for Miss Ruth Miriam Haugh hosted by Mrs Alonzo G Wachter Mrs Charles W Morrison and Mrs James Crist at 307 Magnolia avenue featured many guests from Frederick Carroll Manor and nearby towns including Mrs Clyde Fogie Mrs Frank Castle Mrs Homer Simpson Mrs Paul Simpson Mrs Edwin Thomas Mrs George Rothenhoefer Mrs James Falk Mrs Maurice Sharrer Mrs Myrtlia Shoemaker Mrs Nevin Waskey Mrs Forrest Haugh and Miss Martha Haugh The wedding is set for May 21 at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church with groom Guild Purser Conner of Baltimore.
Six year old Carol Mayhew of Barnesville died after a neighbor's car struck her in front of her home on Maryland 117. She was taken by ambulance to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, where doctors tried to save her for more than an hour. Police investigated the fatal accident, with eyewitnesses noting the child chased a ball into the roadway.
Among The Sick Max N. Poffenbarger nine of Woodsboro admitted to Frederick Hospital for head injuries after a bicycle fall. Little Sue Ann Baker daughter of William E. Baker confined at home with measles. N Jobe Wilson of 509 Magnolia Avenue readmitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation, condition satisfactory. Mrs Joseph Wooner of 124 South Market Street admitted as medical patient. Thomas Smith five year old son of Richard and, near Emmitsburg, treated at Annie A. Warner Hospital after fall at play. Joseph B. Payne Brunswick Frederick County delegate to Maryland Legislature reported able to receive visitors at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he has been a medical patient since Sunday.
A Mother's Day observance will be held at the Eagles' Home Sunday at 3 p.m. A program will honor all mothers present with orchid corsages for the oldest and youngest, carnations for all attendees, and remarks by former State Senator Edward D. Storm. Reverend Charles F. Trunk Jr. will give the invocation, with vocal solos by Josephine Monte and accompaniment by Leona Myers. Master of ceremonies Lew Wade, and Ralph H. Baer will welcome. A citation for an outstanding Frederick mother will be awarded.
The Opti-Mrs club met Tuesday evening in the Frederick Memorial Hospital lobby for a full tour led by hospital staff and doctors. Delegates to the district convention in Roanoke and the International in Montreal were chosen. The group pledged support for Rotary anniversaries at the Peter Pan and their own event, both in June. Refreshments followed at Mrs. Hitchew's home. A Tokyo leave report notes Pfc. Theodore N Topper, son of Jacob J Topper of Emmitsburg, Md, spent a week on leave from Korea.
Dr. C. R. Langworthy associate professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins spoke to Camp Detrick Homemakers' Club about the Frederick County Community Guidance Clinic. He noted the clinic helps parents understand children, with a three member staff and a long waiting list, and urged early treatment and ongoing support to reduce long term family costs. He addressed mental health drive needs, stressing not one disease but many, and the need for research on schizophrenia.
Hood College to host a vesper service Sunday at 6 30 in Coffman Chapel with Rev Kenneth Ray Rose of Lovely Lane Methodist Church Baltimore as speaker on The Fruits of Faith Organist William Sprigg will perform Brahms pieces before and after. Hood Callese Choir directed by Dr E Harold Geer will sing two Schubert anthems Glory to the God Almighty and The Lord Is My Shepherd.
Several traffic charges were entered by city police. Names include Jay G. Wagner of Hagerstown for exceeding 30, Harry Valentine of Thurmont for improper passing, Charles J. Roberts of Frederick County Route 3 for Frederick, with Simmons and Officer W. Boone filing the charges.
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