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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1953
Page
4
The semi weekly Frederick newspaper announces subscription rates and office details. It notes the Associated Press rights and states corrections policy. Classifieds mention job printing services and postal status. Publication dated Friday May 8 1953.
Readers learn how old fashioned cures from sassafras foxglove and other regional herbs move from folklore to science. The piece notes quinine digitalis ephedrine and curare among plants still studied by expeditions in Africa South America and Asia, seeking medical breakthroughs for urban ailments.
Emmitsburg and Walkersville voters chose town leaders in a split election. Burgess Thorton W. Rodgers and Commissioner Wales Rightour were re elected in Emmitsburg while Walkersville elected Walter H Dutro and Clayborne M Zimmerman as commissioners. Terms begin immediately.
The Monday Musicales scholarship fundraiser presents three Peabody Conservatory artists on Wednesday May 13 at 8 30 pm in Calvary Parish Hall. Lynn Taylor soprano Kazuke Yamada violin Regalado Jose piano perform traditional and modern works. Tickets from club members and The Smoke Shop.
Shirley Ann Curry, 19 erand aughter of Clarence Smith of Route 5 Frederick, sustained foot and ankle injuries when she slipped from a bank and fell against a moving truck on Edgemont road near Braddock. Trooper Guiming said she climbed to rest then fell into the back wheel. no charges were filed. She was treated at Benck Memorial.
The Queen Esther Bible class of Centennial Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church met in the social rooms for a service and program. Mrs Mulard Cassell presided, prayers were offered, readings and poems were given by members including Ruth Shankle and Frank Shook, with 23 members and three guests attending before a closing hymn.
A note states that teakwood contains a substance that quickly dulls edged tools yet is easy to work if tools are kept sharp. The comment highlights contrasting properties affecting tool maintenance and ease of handling.
The Maryland chapter of the Improved Order of Red Men held its 34th Great Council in Baltimore April 24 and 25 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Irene Zimmerman presided and Irene Zimmer-man, the outgoing Great Pocahontas, received gifts. Attendees from National Council No. 38 included Ruth Quinn and several Past Pocahontas officers. Next year’s session is set for Hagerstown.
Frederick County report states pedestrian Sears McClure Cole, age unknown, was struck on Route 40 near Crum's Dairs east of the city Monday night and admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital with scalp lacerations. State Trooper D A Tucker identified the driver as Ge Roosexseh Keefer of Route 2 Kingwood Virginia. The investigation continues as Trooper Victor Guiimuinoe led the ambulance transport.
Linganore Grange held its regular meeting with 23 members. Applications for John Ensor and William Cockland were favorably voted. Pomona home economics project discussed. contributions planned including housecoat and five cloth bags for Emergency Hospital by May 2. June meeting plans and contests noted. A $3 contribution to School Safety Patrols. summer meetings at 8:30 p m DST.
Eastbourne England May 4 P The town council decided to invite the Russian cruiser Jo to visit the coast treasure after the save ship takes part in the coronation review at Spithead Naval Base.
Two Hagerstown area men convicted in Peoples Court for attempting to obtain a motor vehicle license for a third man unable to qualify. Garnet W. Reilly Carlton Lee Mitchell and Raymond Chaney were fined $25 and costs after examiner fraud allegations. Other traffic fines listed include Evelyn Myers for stop sign violation and collateral forfeiture by Earl Putman.
Dr. Charles A. Boyd spoke at the Science Society of Frederick’s first program meeting held at Camp Detrick Officers Club Monday evening. He, on leave as assistant professor of physical chemistry at the University of Wisconsin, announced that Monocacy Village stood about ten miles from Frederick, not twenty as once thought, and intends to publish a paper on his findings. The new society, organized three weeks ago, plans weekly meetings at 6 p.m. Next speaker will be Paul Oescher, Smithsonian Institution editor in chief.
M Foster Ahalt a retired farmer near Middletown died Monday after a long illness at age 81 Born in Burkittsville he was a director of the Middletown Savings Bank and Grangers Mutual Insurance Co He was a member of the Middletown Lutheran Church Surviving are three daughters seven sons nine grandchildren and three brothers Funeral services will be held Thursday at two o'clock at the Middletown funeral home with Rev Howard J McCarter officiating Interment in Lutheran church cemetery Gladmill Co Funeral Directors
A compiled roster lists numerous individuals with long service tenures, showing 27, 26, and 25 year marks. Names include Smond, Arthur D. Ford, Russell M Fogle, Karl E. Compher, Roger E. Beelke, and others, alongside David N. Hardman and Lawrence J. Shaw. The document underscores long commitment across multiple colleagues.
Ox Fibre Brush Company awards 23 service pins and four watches at the Quarter Century Club dinner held at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. President A. R. McEwen presided over 25 and 30 year recognitions. Officers elected included John W. Starr as president and Lewis M. Burck as secretary. Attendees included Florida plant manager and other company leaders. the event featured reminiscences and speeches celebrating extensive employee tenure across the firm.
A compiled schedule of May happenings across Hood College and Frederick venues including dinners, lectures, concerts, galas, and public events. Highlights include Hood College birthday dinner, career conference, May Day, groundbreaking ceremony, Rhythmic Swimming Club water ballet performances, senior music recital, and Decoration Day parade with related dinners and fundraisers across Francis Scott Key Hotel, Brodbeck Hall, Alumnae Hall, and Key Hotel venues.
The city-wide cleanup campaign lists today work in 200 through 500 blocks of South Market Street Clarke Place Mi Olivet Boulevard. Tomorrow covers West Second Third Fourth Rockwell Terrace Dill Fleming College and Upper College Terrace. Also West College Terrace and Ilindbergh Avenue are scheduled for cleanup.
City will solicit bids Thursday May 21 for grading macadam paving storm sewers and curb for a 0.221 mile extension of West South street to West Patrick. Work aims to integrate the street into the arterial one way system though the East South street project faces delays. Mayor Rice said federal aid for storm sewers is being sought.
Baltimore authorities probe the Lafayette Street market ruins to determine the fire’s cause as a 12 alarm blaze destroys 30 buildings and forces about 500 people from homes. Mayor D Alesandro orders immediate investigation while Red Cross aids victims and Milton Elgin pledges quick temporary market setups.
Mrs. Dorothy K. Finn a 30 year old Negro testified she once knew six dozen people she labeled as Communists, listing several as spectators at the televised hearing. Committee counsel barred pointing out individuals under subpoena as the House Un American Activities Committee probes Communist influence in education and entertainment. Band leader Artie Shaw testified that Communists used his name and that he attended meetings but did not join.
Police say Adele Holmes, 36, turned on gas in her East Toronto home early Tuesday, killing her four children Nancy Irene Linda Kenneth and herself. Motive not determined.
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