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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1954

Page

2

June Events at Hood College and Frederick activities

The Frederick Chamber of Commerce lists June events across Hood College and local venues. Highlights include Moving Up Day at Alumnae Hall and Brodbeck Hall, Class Day, Commencement, a Dr. Ruth Isabel Seabury lecture, and various association meetings, carnivals, and conferences at Hood College, Keedysville, and Frederick venues throughout the month.

Frederick Chambers of Commerce Hood College Brodbeck Hudson Outdoor Ruth Isabel Seabury Hudson Outdoor Theater Coblentz Frederick Mental Hygiene Society of Marsland Dinresmanting Scott Key Hotel P.m Potomac Synod of Evangelical Reformed Church Episcopal Conference of the Province of Washington Frederick Chamber of Commerce Board Charles K. Taylor Keedysville South End Civic Association Yellow Springs Frederick Lodge of Perfection Ienocacy Valley Association Francis Scott Key Frederick County Bar Association Presbyterian Synodical Conference Univers Amvets American Red Cross

86th Memorial Day remembers war dead across the nation

The 86th Memorial Day honors the dead of all wars with cemetery visits and grave decorations. Albert Woolson, the last Union veteran, symbolizes a fading generation as young volunteers help pay tribute to those who fought in Civil War and later conflicts. The observance aims to telepathically connect the living with the fallen and affirm their sacrifices for peace.

North Grand Army of the Republic Albert Henry Woolson Duluth Alvin Woolson Union Fay Counery

Joint Meeting Of Optimist And Exchange Clubs

The Optimist Club and the Exchange Club held a joint meeting Thursday evening at the Southern Restaurant with 41 attendees. Hesbia C. Foster presided as Optimist president, Lt. Governor F. S. Marbury spoke, and C. Lease Bussard narrated his films showing scenes from Baltimore to the West Coast. Fred Wagner of Catonsville won a free dinner. Louis J. Warner presides over the Exchange Club.

Optimist Club Exchangites Optimist Hesbia C. Foster F. S. Marbury C. Lease Bussard Mr. Marbury Baldlgaore West Coast Fred Wagner Catonsville Fneter Louis J. Warner Exchange Club

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Fifty years ago items from the May 29 1904 Columns of The News report Mr Lewis Haller injuring himself while papering at Chief Judge James McSherry's home, attorney Wm H Nicodemus selling the Volluse property, a Buckingham Industrial School baseball win over Adamstown, J A Fritchey contractor arriving to repair streets for about three weeks, and a large Gospel service at the YMCA with prizes and Bibles awarded to many boys including Charles Edwin and Paul Brown among others.

Lewis Haller James McSherry William H. Nicodemus Volluse Sixth Beniz John Hickman Buckingham Industrial School Adamstown Boutson J. A. Fritchey Lancaster Abbott Charles Edwin Samuel Brown William Delaplaine Hammond Clary Ralph Baumgardner Ray Bussard Paul Brown Henry Ramsburg Daniel Schmidt Joe Davis Frank Gaither Guy Phleeger Howard Albaugh David King John Engelbrecht Willie Mantz Dean Hendrickson

Approval of Monocacy battlefield bill eyed this week

Twenty years ago column from The News dated May 25 1934 reports Verne E Chatelain head of the interior National Park Service historical division expected to approve a Monocacy battlefield bill. Judge Worthington struck by automobile while crossing Parkway school area. Frederick county schools issues discussed by Eugene W Pruitt to Kiwanis. Capt T J Koenig forced to land at Detrick Field due to poor visibility and remained overnight.

Verne E. Chatelain National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Worthington Parkway School Julie A. Ridgely Albaugh Rosemont Frederick County Eugene W. Pruitt Kiwanis Club Dayton Ohio T. J. Koenig Bolling Field Washington Detrick Field

Graduation Week Opens At Hood Sunday

Graduation week begins at Hood Sunday with a list of graduates across New York and Pennsylvania. Notable names include Alice Avanozian and Evelyn Bragg from New York, plus many recipients of B S in Nursing and Home Economics, plus graduates stationed in Puerto Rico and Virginia.

New York Alice Avanozian Manhasset Evelyn Claire Bragg Alplans Anne Christine Counes Elvira Davis Nancy Lee Davis Binghamton Arlene Helen Hoffman Riverdale N. Y Mary Elizabeth Kells Brooklyn Patricia Ann Sabin Jackson Heights Long Island Carol Eyeleigh Schwartz Yonkers Nancy Ellen van Wie Rochester Rin Elizabeth Landis Frost Lancaster Nancy Anne Good Harrisburg Margaret Jane Hinkle Columbine Adlyn Pearl Holbarn Pittsburgh Matilda Ann Jacks Allentown Anse Boyer Lyon Dolores Mae Miller Bethlehem Elizabeth Dittmar Oehrle Monongahela Sallie Marie Pennebaker Blartsville Nancy Lee Sharon Steelton Rena Marea Sheehan Kennett Square Doris Crothers Smith Drexel Hill Fay Joan Wagner Camp Hill Joanne Wilcox Newton Square Anne Christine Workman Greensburg Barbara Elizabeth Yeakle Norristown Puerto Rico Peggy Monroe Patterson U. S. Naval Communication Station San Juan Virginia Elspeth Jean Bannerman Alexandria Mary Lou Caton Artington Donna Jane McDowell Bluemont Charlotte ‘Shoemaker Rees Fort Belvoir Norma Kemper Simpson Libbie Marie Thompson Richmond

Strength For Today By Earl L. Douglass

A Chicago Tribune Syndicated meditation warns that evil acts as a force continually pressing on people. Small irritations erode temper and judgment, while harsher temptations and drunken weakness can threaten lives. Continuous vigilance is required to resist evil’s assaults and protect faith in God and man.

Earl L. Douglass Sambler H Coir Chicago Tribune

Love tips and age gap queries in a column

Dear readers seek guidance on dating a coworker and pursuing a younger partner. Advice notes ensure the man may be free or engaged, and ages differ but compatibility matters. A widow asks about dating younger men with optimistic guidance toward happiness.

Armistice Talk Meets War Readiness in Indochina

Geneva reports focus on an armistice while Paris moves to enlarge Indochina war plans. France reinforces with ground troops and a new commander, while Washington weighs authority for U.S. airpower and potential actions. The aim is credible deterrence to push a negotiated settlement.

David Lawrence Geneva Paris Indochina Panmunjom Indoshine United States America Washington Eisenhower Congress Congress T Korea Dulles U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force China Pitewe Watchal Tonnne Fone Baemosa Bidault

Sister Plans Secret 12-Year-Old Nurse Marries

Dorothy Dix counsels a reader on a 12 year old sister who plans secret marriage to a 22 year old in service. The column urges delaying the wedding for a year to avoid regrets, secrecy’s hurt to family, and to allow preparations and counsel from peers.

Miss DIX

Women Club Meetings Share Craft and History Highlights

The Charlesville Homemakers club met May 24 at the Bloomfield Parish Hall with hostesses Mrs. Paul Zier and Mrs. Howard Wachter. Seventeen members and one guest attended. The program included a home opening demonstration “A place for everything” and “Everything in its place,” a flower and vegetable auction, and refreshments by the hostesses. Nearby Browningsville Homemakers held a May meeting with fifteen members and eight visitors, opening with the Creed, sharing kitchen tips, and hearing reports from past events. Plans for a July covered dish luncheon at Mt. View Hall were set, with refreshments again by the hostesses.

Vna Tica Vine Charlesville Thomas Rothenhoefer Bennett Lightbown Browningsville Club Browningsville Homemakers’ Club Vinnie King Maynard Kling Helena Lewis Creed Margaret Hardy Irene Arnold Mollie Gladhill Margaret Watkins Council

Deaths Mrs Mary E Murphy 85 Widow of Joan Murphy

Mrs Mary Ellen Murphy 85 died at granddaughter's home in Ijamsville after a brief illness. She leaves five children John W Murphy Frederick Bruce Murphy Tjamsville Mrs Cindy Bell Frederick Junction Mrs Lois Stevens and Mrs Alice OBrien Frederick plus 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday 1:30 pm at New Market with Rev William C Harpold. interment Frederick Memorial Park. W E Falconer funeral director. Also Edwin D Albaugh Jr received M in varsity baseball at Mercersburg Academy.

Mary E. Murphy Mary Ellen Murphy Joan D. Murphy Norman Dove Ijamsville William and Mary Ellen Roberts Murphy John W. Murphy Frederick Bruce Murphy Tjamsville Cindy Bell Frederick Junction Lois Stevens Alice O'Brien New Market William C. Harpold Urbana Frederick Memorial Park W. E. Falconer

Calvary Choir Honors Couples At Spring Picnic

Calvary Methodist church choir honored six couples and the director after a picnic at the Porter home in Spring Valley. Guests included Mrs. George K. Smith, Mrs. Doris Simpson, Dr. Earle Blakeslee, Mrs. Housman, and others, as cars carried wedding plans for several pairs.

Calvary Choir Calvary Methodist Church Choir Robert Porter Spring Valley George K. Smith Ethel Nichols John G. Felton Doris Simpson Earle Blakeslee Diane Pusey Edward R. Pearl

Side Glances and Local Notices From The Area

Side Glances reports various local items including Cadet Patrick Shipley’s graduation in Lewisburg West Virginia and family births and promotions. It notes Mr Robert Watkins returning from Geneva to College Park, Emil Notnagle’s corporal promotion, and Harmony Grove Club activities with meetings, reports, and a flowers auction.

Local hospital updates on ill and recovering residents

Among The Sick Mrs. Charles Stull of North Market street is a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is reported doing nicely. Mr. Marion Stull Miller of South Market street has been at Frederick Memorial Hospital for two weeks for cardiac treatment and is in satisfactory condition. Mrs. Fannie B Delaplaine of Upper College Terrace is critically ill at Frederick Memorial Hospital since last Sunday but is somewhat improved. Miss Bessie Zimmerman of Thurmont is ill at home. Ross Eyler of Thurmont is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Miss Jennie Bussard of Ellerton broke her leg stepping into a hole while helping to bring cattle to the barn. After treatment at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown she returned home and is doing as well as can be expected. Mr. Frank H Darner of Middletown entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday for observation and treatment and is in fair condition. Market prices for Wheat, Corn, Barley follow.

Charles Stull North Market Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Marion Stull Miller South Market Street Fannie’b Wm. T., Sr. Delaplaine Upper College Terrace Bessie Zimmerman Thurmont Ross Eyler Jennie Bussard Ellerton Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Frank H. Darner Middletown

First Week Of Cleanup Campaign Successful

Frederick launches a cleanup drive with health department sani tarians handing out check sheets citing Article 10 health and nuisance violations. Seven truckloads of trash cleared from four residences on one street, with eleven local paint dealers backing publicity efforts. A public notices schedule outlines next week’s cleanup on multiple streets while a separate local club meets to discuss faith, readings, and community service.

Health Department Frederick Hamilton Homes Frederick Paint and Glass Company Sears, Roebuck and Company Seeger and Company Sherwin-Williams Community Hardware Jacobson’s, Bowers , Lumber Company Frederick Brick ‘Works Quynn’s Hardware Store Rice’s Color Center West Patrick Street Magnolia Fairview Rosemont Culler Apple Biggs Schley Tapey Grant Place Wilson Place Lee Place Military Road Belmont Avenue South Market Street South Court Street Ice Street West All Saints Street North Bentz Street West Fifth West Sixth West Seventh North Street Zim Street Park Avenue Park Place Maple Avenue Trail Avenue Central Avenue West Avenue

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