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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1947
Page
4
The Frederick area shares a mix of tributes, scholarly notes, and civic updates. War memories and local pride mingle with obituaries, graduations, and plans for Memorials, while weather and road work affect daily life. Notables include Detrick research references and a call for universal military training.
The Driver emphasis by the safety committee of the Americas Automobile Association in Washington warns pedestrians face rising danger on highways. It cites 12 990 annual pedestrian deaths and 200 000 injuries while proposing measures such as reflective clothing and shoes to improve visibility, noting women are safer due to lighter colored attire.
Services at the cornerstone of the Church of God in Mercersburg could not be held Sunday due to bad weather. About 1000 people attended the alternative service held in the high school. Rev John F Gonso and wife were presented with a name quilt containing over 700 names and about 1500 dollars in contributions. Dedication will be the first Sunday in August.
William D Harris of Frederick Route 1 holds unofficial record by finding 47 four leaf clovers in a single morning. Mrs Harris reports spotting many more along the way to the mailbox near their home and notes similar finds in recent days.
Fifty years ago items note the United Brethren General Conference adjourning at Toledo and planning the 1901 session in Frederick with potential centennial pilgrimages. A heavy thunderstorm flooded North Market Street in Frederick. Cardinal Gibbons returned from his visit, preached at Peters Church, and the strawberry fete opened under Ladies Aid. Representative McDonald introduced in the House a bill to refer to Frederick a 700,000 assessed value for Confederate Army memorabilia or corps.
The article notes a Caldas GEN warehouse and store area fire affecting parts of a Buckers building, with losses potentially reaching £7,000. Police inspector Walsh cites an inquiry by the Labor Department to determine if a man convicted under country option law faces deportation. County commissioners expand reassessment duties with two assessors per county, Frederick district assessors named as John W. Grove and John L. Dutrow. Final motorcycle races are set for May 30 at Frederick Fair Grounds, promoter J Paul Delphey reports. crowd expected around 400.
Charles Geines, a colored dairy hand from Clarksburg, was fined 589 dollars for intoxication and jailed for defaulting. He claimed he came to town with 75 dollars, then spent much on liquor. Jobin McFarland of Frederick had 330 dollars in collateral forfeited for drunkenness. Other cases heard that night were brief.
May 24 report from Washington notes a Senate confrontation over tax reduction tied to budget cuts and appropriations. Democrats push postponement to mid June, hoping budget trimming and tax relief align, while Republicans seek immediate relief. The issue tests party unity and signals possible political shifts ahead of elections.
Dorothy Dix argues the going steady custom pressures teens into premature maturity and harms development. She says it blocks exploration, fosters sappy romance over learning, leads to failed marriages, and leaves youths with curtailed choices as partners pair off early.
Among the sick at Frederick Memorial Hospital several local residents are improving or recovering. Mr Raymond Crum of Frederick avenue and Mrs J A Williamson of West Second Street were reported in satisfactory condition after treatment or observation. Mrs Edward Smith of Harmony has returned home after an operation with condition much improved. Mrs Etta Kline of Union Bridge was admitted in good condition after a street accident. Master David C Strine, two and a half, is improving after breaking a leg in a fall. Mrs George T F Brucher of Gas House is improving and nearing discharge.
Court news lists marriage licenses for Richard N. Dons ie and Margaret K. Lescalleet. Lee M Terri and Susan W Swe. John N. Getzandanner Jr and Betty Jane Thompson. Divorce records show Jenn E Yeacer and Helen Hobbs. Property deeds include Ida E Boone and Joseph A. Boone. Wach'er Warate and Shirmen P Bowers appear in records.
The Mt Tabor Bible Club at Mt Tabor Lutheran Church Rocky Ridge will hold a social in Rocky Ridge Park on Wednesday May 24 at 7 PM. The event features a doggie roast in camp fire style and invites the Bible Club friends to attend.
Following the Marvin Chapel Church W S S meeting a kitchen shower honored Miss Gertrude Hahn Mt in anticipation of her forthcoming marriage to Ernest E Flemie Woodbine. Guests admired lavender crepe paper décor and a two tier cake. Seventeen attendees enjoyed refreshments.
Miss Lout Bell Washington daughter of Edward L Bell and the late Mrs Bell of Brunswick became the bride of Harry A Allgire son of the late Mr and Mrs Harry Allgire in Calvary Methodist Church Brunswick on May 17 at 1 pm Rev Dr J F Haas officiated. The couple will reside at 3935 7th Street NW Washington after a trip to New York.
The notice reports last 24 hours precipitation none. May to date 1.83 inches, May 1946 total 7.33 inches, with a 1947 deficiency of 4.36 inches. High yesterday 82, low last night 38. A building permit was issued to Harold Fogle for a bungalow on Catoctin Avenue costing about 4000 dollars.
The Frederic County Choral Society of Charles Town W Va repeats a concert at Charles Town High School at 8 p m and honors Broadway shows since Gilbert and Sullivan H M S Pinafore The 60 voice chorus features Charlone Whitmore David Shapiro Herman di Brandi Paul Cobleniz and John Holters in a duet Tea for Two from No No Nanette Frances Nee Fred erick Hess and others perform soprano tenor and baritone numbers with local actors The director H R Verrell aims to bring the program to Frederick in the early fall Also noted is Pvt Garner L Rice en route to Camp Kilmer N J for embarkation to the European theater He is the fourth son of Mr and Mrs Oscar H Rice Route 1 Thurmont and one of three brothers in military service.
William Weaver, acclaimed for Mountaineater audience acclaim as leading man and character actor, will direct the Braddock's Heights Playmakers for the 1fth Set. He recently toured the country in La Calera in the Magnificent Yankee and will finish road duty on the Pacific Coast before forming the Heights company. A partial summer lineup includes Pursuit of Happiness The First Year Guest in the House The Torchbearers Three Men on a Horse Charley's Aunt George Washington Slept Here Dear Ruth Night Must Fall Skylark, with performances Wednesdays through Saturdays commencing June 25.
Technicolor showings headline a busy week at Tivoli and Opera House with star casts including Ronald Reagan Alexis Smith Zachary Searsal and Dick Haymes Vera Ellen and Cesar Romero. Program highlights include So You Think You're a Nervous Wreck Carnival in Costa Rica till The Clouds Roll By Born to Speed West of Dodge City and Jungle Girl with cartoons and chapters.
The May meeting at Poolesville High School elected Mrs. Kohlhoss president. Officers include Dorsett, Linthicum, Baughman, Clark, and Bodmer. Planned events include a White Elephant Sale June 7 at Heiberg Hall and an auction dinner August 2 at St Mary in Barnesville. Also notes Lewistown W S C S meeting and a Jeep fire pump demonstration near Mayfield. Brazilian mediation talks noted in Paraguay crisis.
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