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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1953
Page
5
Washington May 4 The Commerce Department Office of Business Economics reports the first quarter of 1953 shows gross national product at an annual rate of 361 billion dollars up from 359 in late 1952 Personal income rose to 281 billion annualized, with consumption at 226 billion and personal saving at 19% billion. The data indicate production matched by final use sales and minimal inventory buildup.
The Ladies Auxiliary to John R. Webb Post 3285 VFW will run its Buddy Poppy sale in Frederick on Friday and Saturday chaired by Mrs. Rebekah L. McLaren. Proceeds fund local veteran welfare and a national home for orphans and widows at Eaton Rapids Michigan. The campaign honors veterans and supports convalescents through occupational therapy and morale building activities.
Detrick residents from the military post of 300 families will appeal Associate Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer's February Circuit Court decision. The case heads to Annapolis on Tuesday afternoon per Attorney Edward Storm. Judge Schnauffer urged seeking relief from Congress.
William H. Stullman, a 48-year-old public accountant, pleaded guilty in federal court to failing to file income tax returns for 1949 1950 and 1951. He was sentenced by Judge W. Calvin Chesnut to six months in jail and fined 1000. The case ties to 6650 in back taxes and penalties and recalls a prior 1945 conviction for gas and food ration stamp violations.
A 15 year old girl sustained minor injuries Sunday afternoon when two pickups collided on Route 40 in Pearl in front of May's garage. Judy Weeks, a passenger in Bernard Bell's truck, was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital with a lacerated ear and facial abrasions. Bell, 20, Mt Airy, was unhurt. Elvin Kornell, 41, Frederick, suffered minor cuts. Bell reportedly braked on the wet road, causing the crash. no charges were filed. The Russell truck was demolished and the Bell vehicle badly damaged.
International Farm Youth Exchangees from Japan and Turkey arrive to live and work with Maryland farm families through mid June. Toshio Fukui 19 from Yamagata Japan stays with Dave Jenkins and will later join Wolford Wolfe farm, then attend National 4H Club Camp in Washington before an Oregon farm. Sukru Egur 23 from Istanbul works with Kaiser farm near Ellicott City and plans to study dairy cattle breeding and extension work. He then goes to Wisconsin. The IFYE program enables young people to learn by living with host families for four to six months and to report back on life in host countries.
Middletown church mothers and daughters filled the social rooms for the annual banquet with about 155 attendees. The event, planned by the Women’s Guild Counselors and executive committee, featured a program themed “The Happy Home,” readings, songs, and a guest talk by Mrs. Edward A. Godsey, wife of Calvary Methodist pastor.
May 4 distribution at the county Salvation Army provided over 4 500 garments and shoes to 69 needy families. The basement used clothing room on Fifth Street was cleared for increased youth activity. South Street building will serve as the distribution center for now. Colonel W J Huffman from Baltimore spoke, recognizing board members and presenting life membership to Rev William C Royal. A capital campaign to improve facilities was recommended. Com mittees for U S O, Armed Forces and Sunbeam Troop were formed. April relief included 12 grocery orders 450 garments 47 pairs of shoes and 6 furniture items.
Gov. McKeldin appointed R. Justice Funkhouser of Centreville to the Eastern Shore's seat on the State Planning Commission, filling a vacancy since last year. Ruth McCormick Tankersley, former editor and vice president of the Washington Times-Herald, was named to the State Board of Education after the death of Nicholas Orem.
An Associated Press survey finds about 8,959,000 students in 14 Southern states attend segregated public schools while roughly 25,000 Black students attend in Missouri and Kansas. The Supreme Court, hearing several cases challenging the “separate but equal” doctrine, is expected to issue a decision soon. The 16-state reach includes South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, West Virginia, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and others.
Mrs. Fannie Birely Delaplaine of Frederick sends greetings to Hood College on its sixtieth anniversary. Her 1873 Frederick Female Seminary diploma and the 1878 commencement invitation will be preserved in the Joseph Henry Apple Library. Letters from Delaplaine and Mrs. Joseph H. Apple were read at Cobleniz Hall as Hood celebrated.
Betsy J. Lovington outlines varied outdoor dishes for picnics, including kabobs, bread twists, angels on horseback, and heavenly crisps. She stresses planning by location and equipment, offers cooking tips, safety notes, and a humorous farmerly closing anecdote.
A fragment states that for many years someone named Pankc You is not forgotten and that a message is being conveyed, implying a farewell or tribute. The odd wording suggests a truncated tribute or dedication published in a historical newspaper.
An exhibit and music program are set at Brunswick High School this evening with open classrooms for parent inspection and a joint concert by musical groups. PTA president Woodrow Souder will discuss next year’s schedule. Principal Herman Hauver urges attendance to learn study plans and activities. Charles T. Stull directs instrumental numbers and Miss Patricia Halley vocal selections. Senior June Miller and Floy Miller will accompany glee clubs. The program features band, orchestra, and choir pieces from various composers, ending with Alma Mater participation. Tour begins at 7 pm with ensembles at 7 30 pm.
Frederick city fire companies receive 1200 feet of 2-1/4 inch hose from the Maryland Civil Defense Agency to aid in attack against enemy actions and in training. Independent Hose, Junior Fire, and United Fire receive the gear. Citizens Truck, lacking a pumper, is excluded. Hose may be used on apparatus for local fires and to train crews. A statewide drill plan includes area exercises around Hagerstown with a summer program and a following state-wide exercise.
Reporters surveyed residents and visitors in the city and county find most believe the public approves of President Eisenhower’s initial hundred days. Seven interviewees express satisfaction with his early performance. one notes it is too soon for a definite view.
In a 10 minute gun battle on a crowded East Baltimore street, Patrolman Jehn Thornton and Sergeant William G. Adams were wounded while arresting James Oliver known as a "bad man." Oliver was killed after firing from a doorway. Thornton and Adams were hospitalized at Mt. Joseph's.
The Wo mans Guild of Mt Pleasant Reformed Church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs C Welty Wastler s home with thirteen members and one visitor. Mrs Oda Filler presided and led a business session. Mrs John Barker presented a Bible based program on civil responsibility. A social service box for used clothing was encouraged for overseas aid and an auction is planned for the next meeting at the Lewistown parsonage.
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