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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
4
The piece notes a faint revival of early 1900s sales tactics in places, with weather talk and health remarks used to press prospects. Cigars and other incentives are mentioned as part of extended negotiations, contrasting with a decade of more restrained orders taking.
Ten thousand cold cures exist but none prove effective. The virus behind the common cold remains unidentified, delaying a true cure. Despite 1983 isolation of the inferenza virus and new vaccines, the cold persists and wields its usual seasonal adages. Research continues worldwide with volunteers tested, yet no conclusive proof links drafts, chills, or weather to catching a cold.
The Frederick County Board of Commissioners plans a two story brick addition connecting the female high school to the rear building. New one room frame schools will be built at Chestnut Grove Mt Pleasant district Catoctin Furnace and Blue Mountain Mechanicstown district. Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show entertained large crowds at the O Leary Lot near the fairgrounds with two performances. The Frederick Athletic Club forms a baseball team with Bentz Little Smith Marsh Bentz Dertzbaugh Hugh Bennett Brust. A horse belonging to Frank Brown broke loose near Buckeystown and died after colliding with a B and C Railroad car. Mrs Samuel Haines of New Windsor was knocked unconscious by a lightning strike while tending chickens.
Clipping notes road work as State Roads Commission opens a new concrete stretch south of Keymar toward Taneytown. Raymond Linton, a freight conductor on the H and F Ransway, sustains shoulder and facial injuries after falling from a car east of Frederick. Mayor Harry C. Algire of Brunswick says he will not seek re election in August with three other candidates fielded. Frederick County high schools list 339 prospective graduates with Acting County Superintendent J C Bieberh coordinating.
Boyle column humorously outlines old fashioned boss employee clashes and a modern twist with a terrified worker letter, offering dramatic tips to provoke sympathy while a separate note reports Biggs Avenue paving completes first block and pool area improvements with rubberized pool coating on order.
A social tip advises evaluating choices by practicality and etiquette rather than price. Do not choose the most expensive item to avoid hurting his wallet, nor the cheapest to spare his pride. Instead, select a balanced option that suits the occasion and mutual ease.
Rodger E L Haines of Frederick Route 3 is at Fort Lawton awaiting overseas assignment after basic training at Fort Knox and a course at Fort Bliss Andair artillery Replacement Center His brother Raymond V Haines Jr is at an Alabama camp and another brother Daniel Haines of Hanover, Pa was badly wounded in Germany during the war Mrs Eva V Gibbons is his mother with two other sons in service.
Lawrence in Europe reports Dwight Eisenhower will not seek or inflame a campaign for the Republican nomination. He aims to present principles over crossfire, favors fairness and integrity, and plans to discuss current questions in terms of principle. He will not engage in partisan battles and expects to return to the United States on June 1.
The Utica Lutheran Youth Fellowship held a May straw ride from Ross Stull's farm near Thurmont. After the return, refreshments were served. A committee announced trash cans painted for the graveyard on Memorial Day. Paul Stull led the talk on Young People's Responsibility and Ways to Help Build Our Homes for a Better World Tomorrow with group participation.
Daily Bread of MEV presents a biblical exhortation about humility using a Lincoln anecdote. It recounts Lincoln waiting for McClellan, his later plea for leadership, and a remark on enduring slights to gain victory. The piece blends scripture from James 4 10 with historical vectors.
A catalog of new titles including Windows for the Crown Prince by Elizabeth Gray Vining detailing four years at the Imperial Court, Eisenhower writings compiled by Allan Taylor, How to Clean Everything by Alma Chesnut Moore, So Long to Learn by John Masefield, Art of Eloquence by Theodore Ro McKeldin and John Krantz. The review notes emphasize the Crown Prince English tutoring and glimpses into royal life, alongside practical guides and literary works.
Kiwanians in Frederick celebrated their thirtieth anniversary with a dinner in the Francis Scott Key Meccote region attended by more than a hundred members and guests. Notable attendees included J Sinclair Selden Jr governor of the Capital District who was principal speaker and Bruce Lightner who presented the original charter May 23 1922. Several charter members attended and received scrolls and pins. Special awards honored 25 year members. The event featured songs by Hood College singers and an address urging civic responsibility and warning against atheism. The gathering reflected local service clubs members from Lions Rotary and Kiwanis and former officers and directors were listed.
George Henry Smith of near Jefferson dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 7 30 this morning after a three week illness aged 79 He was a farmer and threshing operator with ties to St Pauls Lutheran church and Jefferson Council 127 Jr O U A M Survived by wife Mary Ella Remsburg Smith two sons G Richard Smith and Edward C Smith and a daughter Mary H Smith Funeral services set for Friday at 11 o clock at the funeral home with interment in St Pauls Lutheran cemetery Alexander S Rippeon a retired farmer of Linganore near Liberty Town dies at his home Tuesday night aged 79 He was born November 6 1872 son of Alexander and Sarah Rippeon and member of Old Order German Baptist Church Beaver Dam Deacon for many years Surviving children listed with spouses a sister and brother and eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren The body lies at Libertytown funeral home Powell and Hartzler with services Friday at 10 o clock at Libertytown Methodist Church Elder David Benedict officiating Interment in Fairmount Cemetery Libertytown Friends may call Thursday evening
Funeral services are announced for Mrs Edward S Rice of 213 East Seventh Street who died Tuesday. Interment will be at Mt Olivet with M R Etchison and Son directing. Also noted is the funeral of Dr Charles S Brooks formerly of this city who died at Mt Union Pa with service at Asbury Methodist Church.
Mrs Lelia McDannell of Orrtanna announces the engagement of her daughter Jane E to John M Fuss Jr son of Mr and Mrs John M Fuss Sr Emmitsburg Md Miss McDannell a Gettysburg High School graduate class of 1950 works at United Telephone Co Fairfield Fuss a Emmitsburg High School graduate class of 1947 attended University of Maryland College Park and is serving in the U S Army No wedding date set Also a note from the Encyclopedia Americana reports about 9 percent of US children ages 5 to 13 enrolled in schools during the 1950 51 term
New Windsor and nearby communities report visitors and travels. Gunter FieldAlabama host New Windsor Bills. James Ugh operated for appendicitis in Baltimore University Hospital. Den 2 seeks four to five new scouts. contact Den Mother Mrs Harry Lambert. Corrine Hibberd and Mrs Rost Bell visit from Baltimore as Granville Ribberd family stays in Atlantic City. Scouts collected about two and a half tons of paper and plan a scrap iron drive. Walter Wantz hosted a 500 club event. Emma Ecker returns from Taneytown. Richard Ludke visits Washington relatives. Dr and Mrs M Harrison prepare to return to India after visiting Miss Anne Hastings. States Attorney Donald Sponseller spoke at Lions Club. Mothers and Daughters gathering of New Windsor WCTU held at president Mrs Roo's home.
Mr and Mrs Grayson M Haifleigh of Union Bridge Route 2 announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Irene on May 1. Mrs Haifleigh is the former Ruby Biddinger. Mrs Annie E Barker of 736 North Market Street is celebrating her 87th birthday today. Charles Grable and wife of Mt Airy Route 2 announce the birth of a son Gary Steven on May 15 at Frederick Emergency Hospital. Doris Jean Lee, daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Lee near Urbana, celebrated her eleventh birthday at home Tuesday. Ella Plummer and Mrs Lawrence Darby of Gaithersburg visited Mr and Mrs Edward Talbot of Chestertown during a Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage. Harold C Fletcher is on a 10 day leave with his parents in Gaithersburg before returning to Parris Island. Mrs Jack McDonough of Hyattsville hosted a family gathering for her mother Mrs J D Thompson’s 93rd birthday and Mother's Day. Lt and Mrs Malcolm R Baer, Edgewood Chemical Center, celebrate the birth of daughter Marie Louise on Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Melvin Derr of Magnolia Avenue plan to attend a Penn Mutual regional convention in Pocono Manor, Pa. Derr is Baltimore district manager. Mr and Mrs Lloyd V Culler of North Market Street returned after visiting son and daughter‑in‑law Richard and wife in Columbia, S C. Daniel C Payne USN, recruit and son of Alton Payne of Knoxville, is undergoing recruit training at Bainbridge.
Mrs. Mary Pusey was taken Tuesday morning from Thurmont to Frederick Memorial Hospital by St. LI Creager and Son ambulance. Route 4 residents are confined with measles. Mrs. Ezra Blank of RU 4 is ill. Miss Mary V. Kline has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition. Mrs. Marion Malone of 12 Frederick Avenue is recovering after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Ken neth L. Linton of Yellow Springs enlisted January 8 and serves aboard the U S S Wyandot. Address at sea listed. mentions of local residents and community notices include fund drives, PTA activities, Girl Scouts events, and church fairs with dates and local names.
Hood College physical education director Miss Marian Smith was hired by the Emmitsburg public school PTA for an old-fashioned square dance in the new auditorium at 3 p m. The Infant twins James Francis Wivell and Mary Phyllis Wivell received baptism at St Anthony's Shrine with sponsors named. The Xtap drive sponsored by the focal Grange has raised 3268 and will be donated to the Memona Ball Association.
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