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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
4
A short classified style entry from Destat erick Maryland dated Thursday May 28 1952 mentions Kimberly Aait Boren of circulagous Fat on a second dan matter. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks full details.
The Department of Interior reports travel to Alaska far exceeded its population with 2,055,234 visitors, driven by tourism and romance of the country. Airlines carried 53.3 percent, Alcan highways 26.4, ships 18.3, peaking in June for arrivals and August for departures. If repeated, this year could see the trek top the June rush again.
Reports from across the nation say consumer demand revived as the Federal Reserve Board loosened time buying credit. Dealers note brisk activity in autos used cars and appliances, while cash and time purchases resume on a private enterprise basis. Also: ASCAP Biographical Dictionary, a reference of American composers, is published with several Marylanders listed. Brig. Gen. Aaron W. Tyer, deputy commander of the Japan Air Defense Force and twice wounded in WWII, dies in a crash in Tokyo.
The Frederick Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad will be abolished as a separate division on June 1. Mr William F Eckstein has purchased the restaurant on Court Street formerly conducted by Strawsberger and Beacht. A third edition of Henry M Nixdorffs Life of Whittier's Heroine Barbara Fritchie has been issued with extra illustrations. The Imps Mandolin Club, assisted by Miss Faunt-Jerey and Miss Lucy Eisenhauer, gave a delightful concert in Town Hall Thurmont with a large audience present.
Twenty years ago item notes the Aurora Borealis bright display seen by many. Radio reception disrupted. Prohibition is described as a Christian enterprise with Dr. Ira Landrith addressing 250 to 300 at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church. Augusta Military Academy to hear Rev Dr Henri L G Kieffer deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Fort Defiance Va. Five hundred Baptists from various states expected for annual Maryland Baptists event.
Roger W. Babson discusses the financial strain on white collar workers from 1935 to 1952, including teachers, managers, clerks, and clergy. He notes wage gaps versus production workers, rising education costs, and insufficient raises for many professionals, urging cooperation to address inflation and inequities without simple wage increases.
Community Players elected a new board at a Wednesday meeting in Winchester Hall. New members Tom Glass, Mrs William Bennett Sr, Br Maldred Selaway, and Miss Betty Carey joined the board. Charles Ross Ltd was reelected. Holdover members include Ernest Berger, Jack Doll, Mrs Krebs Bench, Dr Charles Phillips, and Miss Edna Mencell.
Boyle writes on Memorial Day noting the shrinking survivor count of the Civil War and the lasting impact of leaders like Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jeb Stuart. He reflects on war costs, the Civil War as a modern conflict, and Stonewall Jackson’s tactical genius, comparing him to Rommel in the Shenandoah Valley.
Beverly Ruth Gordon and Sgt. Roland W. Green wed in the parsonage of Jennings Chapel Methodist Church on May 19. The bride wore a white linen suit with navy accessories and red rose bouquet. Maid of honor was Dorothy Gordon. best man was Norman McBride. The bride works at Camp Detrick. the groom is stationed at a California Air Force Base. They will reside in Frederick after his discharge in August.
Mrs Joe DiMaggio plans to seek full custody of nine year old Joe Jr in Los Angeles court. She cites a long series of incidents and a recent quarrel at her home as harming the father son relationship. DiMaggio with partial custody and military academy study are in consideration. Marilyn Monroe linked to recent activities. comments unavailable.
Frederick officials report spring opening preparations across parks and playgrounds. Cyril Klein notes repairs and painting of playground equipment except the wet Pennsyl vania avenue site, with 200 plus repaired benches stored at the focal armory. New storage for heavy mowing gear, new ball diamonds for Pony and Little Leagues, and numerous upgrades at McCurdy, Staley and other parks. chlorinator installed, pool upgrades, trees planted, and shelters and facilities expanded to meet demand.
Three local men were cleared of assault and battery charges after they allegedly brewed a canned heat and orange pop mix. Ernest Paul Johnson was hospitalized briefly after drinking the substance. the case hinged on whether the complainant privately funded and observed the trio making the drink.
The Brunswick mayor and city officials bought 383 Brunswick Street for widening work. A deed shows Mr and Mrs Edward H Smith of Washington County and Mr and Mrs Raymond Bowers Balto. provided the funds for four dollars. The plan does not raze the house but parcels of land and garages will be removed to widen Beetreet and Delaware avenue. Fifty-ninth commencement at Mercersburg Academy scheduled for May 29 with final dance in Keto Hall and diplomas to be awarded Monday June 2.
In Panmunjom the UN truce delegate accused the Communists of blocking a Korea armistice after noting that about 100000 of 169000 Red POWs and civilian internees refuse repatriation. Maj. Gen. William Harrison urged another recess to reassess their demand for all prisoners' return while the Reds pushed for an 11 am meeting tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs John E Houser of Culler Avenue are receiving congratulations on the birth of a daughter named Sarah Josephine at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Wednesday May 21. Miss Betty L Rhoderick of Miami spent three weeks vacation with her parents in Unionville and is on staff at Doctors' Hospital Miami.
Among The Sick Miss Mattie Cannon of Yellow Springs was removed to Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday for an appendectomy and reported in satisfactory condition Annabella Whittington of 112 East South Street also recuperated after an operation Tuesday at the same hospital Deeds Recorded show Catechin Estates selling a residence on Biggs Avenue for 19.6 with revenue stamp and Wilbur E Nusa selling to James E Oz a home on Recks Springs Road for about 17 500 Navy enlistees include Franklin Witham Anders Thurmont and Joan David Shade of 232 East Second Street and Charles Richard Mercer of 539 North Market Street all aged 17 or 18. they were sent to Bainbridge for recruit training Market prices listed barley and wheat with no quotation.
Rev Dr Oscar Frederick Rudoplh Treder rector of Catoctin Parish Thurmont area dies at Church Home and Hospital Baltimore aged 75 native of Albany. Survived by wife Lilian E Howe Treder and five children. Services planned at Harriott Chapel Friday at 10 30 am with Bishop Noble C Powell and Canon Pfaffko. Interment Rural Cemetery Albany Tuesday 11 am. Flowers omitted donations to Catoctin Parish Community Hall requested.
Obituaries list Franklin R Geisbert Sr aged 71 of Baltimore and son Frank R Geisbert Jr, with survivors in multiple states. Clarence Lyndon Howard aged 56 of near New Windsor with wife Carrie and children John Elizabeth, and siblings. Leslie Ray Hill Sr a crane operator at Hook Ferguson Co died at home in Broadingsville aged 38, with wife Catherine and four children. Interments and funeral details provided for each, with homes in Damascus and East Church Street listed.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Ellen Lavenia Cecil widow of Thomas J Cecil occurred at 2 PM Wednesday at 106 East Church Street with Rev Dr Raymond E Wilhelm officiating. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery. pallbearers included Alvie Ridgeley Rudell Cecil and others. Separate services for Mrs Ella Conray Ramsburg widow of John H Ramsburg were held at Witske funeral home in Baltimore with Rev Barnard and Rev Bostian officiating. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Msgr William F Lawlor Superintendent of Schools Archdiocese of Newark N J to receive the honorary Doctor of Laws at Mount St Marys Colleges 144th commencement on June 4 He is a long time Catholic education supervisor native of Paterson New Jersey ordained in 1912 and elevated to Domestic Prelate by Pope Pius XII in 1941
A Maryland Tuberculosis Association bulletin urges parents to teach children traffic safety and proper rest during the summer. It warns against nibbling, malnutrition, and inadequate rest, recommends first aid readiness, and stresses supervision for injuries. The piece ends with a boost for Ocean City as a healthful vacation spot, praising local restaurants and hotels for keeping standards high.
Msgr Lawlor, past president of the Association of Catholic School Superintendents and of the Parish School Department of the National Catholic Education Association, authored geography and civics texts and edited a three volume poetry set. Since 1929 he served as pastor of St Mary Star of the Sea in Bayonne New Jersey.
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