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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1951
Page
11
Nucleonics Magazine argues for a new cheap energy source, predicting nuclear could supply up to 20 percent of world needs for centuries. It disputes solar as costly, notes hydro provides about 1 percent, and cites U.S. energy use trends from 1940 to 1950 with projections for the next fifty years.
A second birthday sponsor party hosted by Welcome Wagon Inc. Monday night at Fishing Creek featured a 7 p.m. buffet. Hostesses were Mrs. Goldan W. Castle and Mrs. Lorene Bowlus with Mayor Donald Rice and Alderman Ermmett R. Bowlus among the guests. Mrs. Castle presented Mrs. Rice with a Welcome Wagon basket on behalf of the sponsors.
Saint Joseph College Emmitsburg will present Christian Home as Americas crime stronghold in a November WFMD broadcast at 10 30 p m on November 20 The script by the Radio Club under Adolph M Wasilifsky features students from Saint Joseph and Mount Saint Marys Colleges in the cast.
Unofficial returns from the elections show Democrats will control both houses and have elected Comptroller and Clerk of the Court of Appeals. A man named Joseph O Moberly was assaulted and beaten by several Black men. Donation Day brought generous gifts to the Home for the Aged. The Board of County Commissioners plans an iron and steel bridge over the Monocary at Crist's Ford, Urbana Buckeystown, 300 feet long and 14 feet wide. Two youths were reprimanded for stoning cattle driven through town. a steer was struck in the head.
A 1931 recap notes the season’s coldest night at 20 degrees and a falling Fishing Creek reservoir to half capacity. Middletown’s community show set attendance records, run by Middletown Grange with two committees led by J Homer Remsberg. A Damascus couple’s home burned, losses around 4000 dollars. Frederick City Hospital’s first donation day was a success with cash and large canned fruit provisions.
In a humorous warning from River Edge New Jersey, Saul Pett laments daughter Amy Pett, eight, who pursues free catalogs with zeal, prompting him to scold General Electric General Motors U S Steel Pillsbury Mills and other corporations. He catalogues the overflowing pile of free literature and the girl’s antics, noting her obsession with the word free and the danger of mass promotion misread as demand.
DETROIT November 1 Dodge Division of Chrysler announces the 1952 Dodge models with styling refinements. Changes include a redesigned front grille new wheel covers and hub caps a new tail light assembly and modified rear fender trim. Optional tinted safety glass reduces glare and heat. Body types will be produced in greatest demand while two models the Wayfarer sport coupe and Coronet eight passenger sedan will be discontinued.
Charles Myers Jr. won the first annual Halloween Handicap Bowling Tournament at Health Center Alleys near Frederick on Sunday. Top prize was 100 dollars. other placings paid 40, 15, 10 and 7.50 dollars. Two bowlers tied for high game at 157 but outside prizes. Also, Cartier to present Figures of Fire at Saint Joseph College Emmitsburg on November 15, showcasing portraits of influential figures.
Miss Jane Roiner Crickenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Crickenberger Adrian Michigan and Robert Dean Rodgers son of Mr and Mrs Harry Rodgers exchanged nuptial vows Saturday afternoon at two o clock at the Evangelical Lutheran church Dr W W Garrett pastor officiated A reception followed at the Hotel Frederick and the couple left for a wedding trip to New York City The bride wore balletina length satin and lace with illusion and long sleeves She carried a white orchid showered with stephanotis The bride’s twin Miss Jean Crickenberger served as maid of honor In attendance were the bride’s mother in a wine costume and the groom’s mother in a purple dress Best man was Jack Hartung Ushers were Robert Dionne Camp Detrick and Herman Brust Shagkstown A pre nuptial recital was given at the organ and Mrs Ray Spurrier sang O Promise Me and Through the Years The couple will reside at 13 West Third Street after a return from their wedding trip Out of town guests included the groom’s mother and sisters Misses Willo and Sue Rodgers Others attended from Baltimore Washington and Virginia.
The piece critiques the United Nations as ineffective in branding Soviet Russia an aggressor and in enforcing peace. It urges UN courage to call out Moscow, arguing regional alliances like NATO and Pacific defense bodies fill gaps while Western powers push new arms control proposals. It contrasts moral force with military action in Korea and laments UN silence on denunciation of Soviet aggression, urging honest truth for oppressed behind the iron curtain.
James F. Messersmith of Frederick was elected to lead the Freder ick Kiwanis Club for the coming year at a weekly luncheon meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Carlton Molesworth Jr was named vice president and Gordon F. Palmer treasurer. Directors elected were George B. Douglas Jr Harold B. Duvall Amos A. Holter and George J. Smith Do Earle Blakestee organized the musical program with five Hood College students performing including Ann Smith Sally Bowers Judy Rank and Doris Simpson. Jane Harp accompanied all selections. About 20 visitors attended the Kiwanis gathering in the ballroom.
Naomi M. Huffer of 238 N Market St and Theodore R Ables formerly of Weston West Virginia wed last Saturday at 7:30 pm in Centennis Memorial Evang elical United Brethren Church. Rev John H Ness dy officiated with Mrs Ness dy as matron of honor and Alvin Stevens as best man. The bride wore a purple street length dress with black velvet trim and rosebud corsage. the matron of honor wore gray and gardenias. Mrs Ables works as a saleslady at the New York Sample Shop. Mr Ables is a painter for the Montgomery County Board of Education. After a brief wedding trip to Washington they reside at 238 N Market St.
Warren Smith president of the Frederick County CBE Union will show color glide pictures at the Montgomery County Armistice Day rally at Boyds Presbyterian church starting 8 p.m. The event marks the 70th anniversary program with photographs from the Sugar Loaf sunset to the Four County Rally and Maryland C E convention. Wilton Boswell of Brookeville will display 30 or more handmade flags tracing U S history from the Vikings to Columbus and Cabot.
Reg Essary of Grant Place, a carpenter for H. K. Ferguson Co., was struck on the head by a falling four by six beam while raising it with another worker. He was taken to a local physician then to Frederick Memorial Hospital, with no skull fracture reported and his condition listed as satisfactory. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. and was transported by M. R. Etchison and Son ambulance.
IS GRADUATED S Sgt Roy C Blumenauer member of Airmen's Disbursing Course No 1, graduated from the Army Finance School at Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind announced in Washington by Maj Gen Bickford E Sawyer Army Chief of Finance Blumenauer is son of Mrs Leslie H Stull of 248 Dili avenue
Thirteen members of the New Market Homemaker's Club and two visitors attended a November 2 meeting at Mrs. Lester Mainhart's home. Activities included a demonstration on frozen meals, readings, health talk, and invitations to a tea on November 7. Christmas Open House setup for November 28-30 and a December 14 Christmas party were scheduled, with several members named to assist.
Captain John B. Wogan of Asheville North Carolina an Air Force transport pilot in the 314th Troop Carrier Group earned the Oak Leaf cluster to the Air Medal for courageous airlift missions in Korea despite bad weather and enemy threat. He aided ground forces at Chosin Reservoir and helped air drop an historic bridge while serving three years and earning other honors. His wife Katrina and son live at Prospect Hall Frederick.
The Prospect 4 H Club met at Margaret Schor s home with all members and leaders present. Plans were set for a square dance at Mt Airy High on November 30 and for attending Ballenger Halloween party. A County Achievement Night discussion noted the square dance sponsored by the Council of Girls and a food show. Demonstrations included Smocking by Margaret Scher and Felt Craft by Mrs Foard Hood. Indoor wiener roast and games followed. Beck sisters to host next meeting. Market prices listed: Wheat 2.29 a bushel Corn 8.50 a barrel new corn Barley 1.40 a bushel.
Jesse F. King a Ridgeville resident and longtime merchant died aged 86 after a lengthy illness. He started Jesse P King nurseries in 1903, later Ridgeville Nurseries Inc, served as president until 1947, and was a Mount Airy bank director. Funeral Thursday at Calvary Methodist Mount Airy with graveside rites by Prudence Lodge 190 A F and A M. Burial Pine Grove.
Death notices from Walkersville and neighboring towns report Mary Frances Kreglo aged 91, died at her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Kintz home. George Robert Gleason Dasher died in Washington Grove at 61 with widow Lena Jane and siblings surviving. Miss Edna Marie Wagner of Wakefield Valley died at 56 with siblings and wake at her Wakefield Valley home. Funeral services and interments set for later dates in Libertytown Laytonsville and Pipe Creek cemeteries respectively.
The funeral for Joseph F Eisenhauer Jr who died Sunday at his home 23 East South Street was held this morning. Prayers were at the funeral home 8 East Patrick Street followed by a low requiem mass at 9 30 in St John’s Catholic Church. Father Robert A Bozel celebrant. Floral offerings, casket bearers Giles Herwig Walter H Duvall Harry J Lebherz Robert W Lebherz Harry Whisner and Mayor Donald Rice. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. C E Cline and Son funeral directors.
A surprise party on November 3 at the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Kidd in Braddock Heights honored their daughter Virginia Lee Kidd on her 23rd birthday. Attendees included family friends and neighbors such as Margaret Martin Charles Sangler Dorothy Cheeks Fannie Frail Rosalie Turner Jane Ford Lydia Betty Susie Fisher and military men Cpl John Lisby Cpl Wayne Lampher Cpl Richard Backlund and Cpl Ted Kolser stationed at Fort Belvoir Virginia Lee Kidd and several others received gifts and refreshments.
In New York on November 7, a modest advance in stocks appeared as buyers nudged prices higher yet several backward areas in the list limited broad enthusiasm. The market showed tentative strength despite uneven participation from key issues.
Mrs. Harry Rodgers and daughters Sue and Willa return to Adrian Michigan after attending the Rodgers-Crickenberg wedding in Frederick. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Doub and daughter Emilee from Onancock Virginia. Cpl Roy A Ryman ER Rohrersville recently discharged at Fort Meade after a year in Army and eight months with reserves in Korea. John M Motter of Frederick named assistant manager in Denver for William J Burns Detective Agency, joining there with Mrs Motter and children Nancy Peggy Jack. Motters formerly resided in Houston and Mrs Motter is Bliss Vivien Nestor.
The Frederick Zonta club celebrated the thirty second anniversary with a dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. President Mrs Freda S Doll presided as Hal Lee Ott outlined Zontas origins in 1919 Buffalo and noted global reach with eleven foreign countries and 476 US clubs. Local club founded April 15 1930 with 15 charter members. Mrs Elizabeth Schroeder first president.
The author shares a Danish fable about a spider that builds a web from a high rafters down to a barn level. The spider profits until he notices the thread reaching upward and breaks it, causing his web to collapse, illustrating heedlessness and consequences.
PROMOTL FORT BENNING Ge Nov 7 Steven Zaharoff formerly living at 345 East Second street now assigned to the Infantry School detachment was recently promoted to warrant officer junior grade Lt Col John J Lavine commanding officer of the Infantry school detachment administered the oath of office and pinned the bars on Zaharoff who had served under him as personnel sergeant during a previous tour of duty.
Among the sick Mrs Myrtle Stultz returns home from Frederick Memorial Hospital and recovers at Davis avenue. Charles Buddy May improves after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital and plans discharge later this week. Mrs Margaret Grimes of Watersville comes home after minor operation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. John Horn of Point of Rocks ill at Masonic Hall sent to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Nellie Eagle of near Enville improving after serious illness at University Hospital Baltimore. George C Cleveland of Watersville operated at Johns Hopkins and recovering. Luray Potts diesvalescing at home after four weeks care and Bon Sec Hospital treatment. Mrs Nellie Zimmerman breaks leg, returns home from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Oneida Wimpigler travels between St Agnes Hospital Balt for burns care after visit with parents.
Taneytown and nearby towns host visits and social events including memos of friends visiting relatives in Gettysburg and Baltimore. The Maryland State Horticultural Society executive committee met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel planning its 54th annual meeting in Hagerstown on January 8. A Britannica statistic notes 1949 crime clearance rates in U S cities.
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