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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
4
The Army uses 121 layers of nylon to fashion protective vests for patrols in Korea. Early trials show faster movement and higher morale with fewer fatal grenade or shell fragment injuries. No fatalities among 2,000 soldiers in patrols. one killed by a bullet, others wounded in non vital areas. Further trials planned, helmet trial considered.
Boyle Column praises bus drivers for constant, perilous work moving millions. It notes their skill in steering crowded streets, handling fares, and managing restless passengers while facing stress, danger, and occasional misguided blame. The piece calls for a national bus driver day to honor their year round service.
The Civitan Club thanks The News and Post for publicity during Good Citizenship week and offers future help. Frederick Little League Inc expresses deep appreciation for parade and opening day ceremonies support by city officials, police, Frederick High School Band, sponsors, volunteers, and volunteers in blue, inviting everyone to enjoy the ball games.
The 85th commencement at Storer College Harpers Ferry W Va features a June 1 baccalaureate sermon by Rev Finis H Austin on campus events include a June 2 address by Dr Frank T Wilton and 13 graduates in the Class of 1952 Other activities run May 30 to June 1 including senior close night garden party alumni meeting dance and reception SPRING FASHION SHOW theme Your Vote for Fashion at Hood College Meade Hall with Miss Nancy Campbell as commentator and Miss Ruth Jackson providing piano music Tea served by Miss Charlotte Beshare and Miss Helen Chamberlain in charge MARRIAGE LICENSE issued in Ellicott City for Roland William Green
Jane D Mooney of University Park was awarded the Sally Sterling Byrd Medal at a College Park ceremony honoring the top senior who embodies the pioneer woman. The award was presented by the Byrd family of Crisfield. A new low-lead glass design aids television image tubes and other bulbs used in the electrical field.
Mr Edward Burras drives a rural delivery wagon in Frederick and, after stopping for bread, loses control near North Market Street. The wagon collides with a spring wagon injuring A J Carpenter, slight injuries. The horse continues, hitting a display of vegetables on Fifth Street before being restrained. Ice cream sandwiches are newly popular in Frederick. Mrs Robert Dutrow falls from a broken back porch injuring herself. Frederick Board of Aldermen approves grading Park Avenue and reviews drawings for a new electric plant. Braddock Heights opens summer livery and picnic season with cottages and a small summer colony taking shape.
May 32 1922 era items note Rex Fr John Z Coolahan pastor of St John’s Catholic church dies at Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore age 46. A nap in their automobiles parked on Frederick streets cost two Middletown men $1 each. Bradley T Gaver son of Mr and Mrs Lewis F Gaver Maersville will be ordained. United Lutheran Church of America at Lansdowne. A unit of Allied Citizens supporting the 18th Amendment deformed here during the Allied Campaigns visit Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church.
In Paris May 2 a steady stream of callers meets General Eisenhower at his headquarters. Visitors from the United States and abroad seek guidance on domestic and international issues, hoping he will campaign for the presidency. Eisenhower remains himself, fair minded and truthful, and may pursue an active campaign if nominated. He favors strong two party politics and aims to improve executive legislative relations, likely consulting Congress more than recent presidents. He judges current administration missteps risk foreign policy becoming partisan. He believes confidence in domestic policy must accompany careful handling of foreign matters. The piece notes his potential to influence U.S. politics and his view on party and governance.
Mery Weaocock Gregory was named Maryland Mother of the Year by the Business and Professional Women at a dinner meeting in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. J Roger Fisher spoke on Civil Defense progress and officers for 1952-53 were elected. Irene Caton to head the group with Mary Lowe Smith as vp and Louise Engle recording secretary. Fifty five members and guests attended as Mrs Ruth MacVean presided.
Dr Edwin P Jordan states tularemia can be treated effectively with streptomycin, warns against reliance on herbs, and urges protective measures for hunters. He notes initial skin lump, fever, and swollen lymph glands as early signs and emphasizes prompt treatment to prevent long recovery, including lung involvement.
Misa Evelyn Hutson of Cumberland Maryland marries Pie J Louis Quesenberg of Fort Custer Michigan in a 4 PM April 26 ceremony at Petersburg Presbyterian Church Virginia officiated by Rev C Irving Lewis. Mrs Quesenberg trained at Central Missouri State College and University of Colorado and has led Maryland extension work in Allegany Frederick counties. Mr Quesenberg, a four year Army veteran wounded in Korea, will be discharged in October. couple plan a Shenandoah Valley wedding trip before settling at Fort Custer.
Mr and Mrs Oscar W Holter Jr Middletown announce the marriage of Wanda Mae to Ralph R Jones of Frederick in Christ Evangelical and Reformed church Hagerstown. The double ring ceremony was at five o clock Friday May 16. The couple will reside in east Middletown after a short wedding trip.
IN FAR EAST WITH U S FORCES IN JAPAN Pvt James D Renner whose wife lives on Route 1 Woodsboro recently graduated from the Far East Command Chemical School at Camp Gifu Japan The son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Renner Ladiesburg he formerly attended New Midway school
Roger W Babson argues character of management decides railroad success and future profits for investments. He warns against overreliance on balance sheets and stresses personal interviews, confidentiality, and ethical conduct to judge management quality. He notes widespread corporate losses and the vital role of character in American strength.
A Bible reflection recounts a Canadian butter trade tale where a baker exposes a farmer for underweight butter. The farmer confesses a one pound measure bias, claiming his habit began to obtain bread from the baker. The anecdote ends with a moral on honesty and fair dealing.
Mr Irving V M Abb plans a move to Minneapolis and study at Wisconsin Law while joining his father in law A M Cary in practice Mrs Abb visits relatives in Minneapolis EM Robert R Bare advances to electrician's mate second class aboard the U S S McKean daughter of A W Bare Frederick High School Lt Louise V Roberts APs daughter of W M Roberts serves at Chanute AFB in Rantoul Edward J Larson and two children arrive in England T Sgt Larson has been there since February Mr and Mrs John H Mussetter Germantown receive a cable noting their daughter Mrs Edward J Larson and two grandchildren in England Dr Charles Richard Bowers Frederick to receive MS in surgery at Baylor University in Waco Texas Debra Charlene Harrington born May 16 at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mr and Mrs B R Harrington formerly of Brunswick announce the birth Charles W Wenner Miss Winifred Wenner of Cadiz Ohio visit Brunswick Mr Austin Michael Trava ne is celebrated on his 75th birthday with a dinner at the home of Paul Michael on Lindbergh avenue
Among the sick in Frederick and nearby, John P. Engelbrecht of Fairview Avenue remains in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery this morning. John L. Mills of Brunswick has had knee amputation at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and is recovering well. Edith Fry of Thurmont shows improvement after Frederick Memorial Hospital surgery. Evangeline Stull, Frederick High School student, injures hip but remains in satisfactory condition. Mrs Calvin Lidie of West Fifth Street reports satisfactory recovery after Friday surgery. Goldie Burdette of Mount Airy is hospitalized at St. Agnes Baltimore after May 13 surgery and is progressing as well as can be expected. Everett Garver, local barber, to return home today from Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery a week ago.
A garbled piece discusses tipping at a restaurant, noting a range from 10 to 20 percent and criticizing a 1 percent tip as incorrect. It also includes erroneous lines about lip percentages and a confusing claim about rice paper origins, mentioning a mistaken belief about age and a small wes.
Multiple obituaries and death notices. Mrs. Maude E. Myers of Taneytown, wife of James C. Myers, dies at 56 after long illness. survivors include four children and several siblings. Funeral in Taneytown with Requiem High Mass at St. Joseph's. Huie Francis King, Lewisdale farmer, dies at 52. burial at Mount Olivet. Richard Lee Hatcher Sr., 74, Brunswick railroad brakeman, dies at home. survived by widow and children. Mt. Olivet Cemetery arrangements by J. L. Backler.
Funeral services for Marthe Irene Haver were held at the Lovettsville funeral home on Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. William A. Wade officiating. The largely attended service featured many flowers. Pallbearers were Frank Sopp, Richard Snoots, Robert Keister, Charles Caufman, Howard Frye and Kenneth Harrington. Interment followed in Union Cemetery. R E Brown, funeral director.
Mrs Singleton Remsburg entered 39 African violet plants at the Maryland African Violet Club show in Baltimore at Uplands Community Center. nine plants won ribbons. Kiwanis at Taney Inn hosted Dr Charles Hopkins who introduced Rev Edward F Englebert of Martin Lutheran Church. Robert Pollay attended with guest father Frank Polley of Leominster, plus Merritt Copenhaver and Donald La. Wallacel lar to lead this week’s Taneytown School Key Club meeting. Wilmer King and wife Odenton visited son Manley King. Madra Trone of Haddon Heights visited. Christian Endeavor of Grace Reformed Church sponsors a congregational pie sale for Homewood Church.
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