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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1955
Page
2
A reflective piece notes that worry can stem from real or imagined dangers. Psychiatrists suggest focus on realistic concerns while avoiding remote, uncontrollable fears. The article cites a San Francisco paper on the psychodynamics of realistic worry and questions personal worry adequacy.
Frederick Business Men’s Association backed Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad at Thurmont plans and a public stock subscription meeting will be held. Lafayette Square Opera Company performed Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado at City Opera House to strong acclaim. A maple tree in front of Arthur Potts’s home on West Church and Court streets was dug up after 80 years. Goldfish from the Court House fountain were moved to L H Creager’s Walkersville ponds for winter. North Market Street School Juvenile Literary Society debated whether a boy is more trouble to his mother than he is good, with unanimous ruling in the affirmative.
Twenty years ago crowds lined the streets for the Armistice Day parade at 2 56 pm with fire bells and sirens at 11 am. Banks and government offices closed as Ballenger Grange adopted resolutions opposing further consolidation of school houses. A farm accident near New Waple injured a rider after a truck collision on the Washington pike. traffic signals briefly caused confusion as officers and Alderman Schroeder signaled their status.
The Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union held an executive meeting on November 4 at the YMCA in Frederick with Edwin Freed, newly elected president, presiding. Committees were named for the Christmas candle lighting service and the 75th birthday of Christian Endeavor on February 2, 1956, with plans for a Diamond Jubilee. The next meeting is January 20 at 7 30 p.m. at the YMCA.
A large turnout attended the Republican Women's Federation meeting at the Hotel Frederick. A buffet supper followed the semi monthly gathering led by president Miss Helen A Remsberg. Newly elected Sixth District chairman Mrs Frances M Smith of Woodsboro will serve on the State Federation executive board for two years. Officers elected include President Hilde B Croghan Frederick vice president Cora W Catshall Woodsboro recording secretary Edith Widmayer Monrovia corresponding secretary Dorothy G Hart Frederick treasurer Jeanne Barnhart Thurmont. Installing in January they will assume duties immediately.
The Calvary Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service held a covered dish supper and observed its fifteenth anniversary in the parish hall. Tables were decorated with yellow con, apples, and nuts. Reverend Raymond Brandenhure spoke as guest, recounting charter members and past presidents. Memorials honored deceased members, with readings and songs, as the society reflected on five members currently alive and active.
In Geneva the United States Britain and France move toward ending the Big Four foreign ministers conference by next Wednesday or Thursday as Moscow presses bluntly. Western delegates meet Molotov later with hopes fading that the talks will continue beyond mid next week. Molotov signals Russia’s aims remain unchanged as disarmament and policy tactics shift in the Kremlin.
Gov McKeldin will dedicate a new 296 607 dollar wing at Victor Cullen State Tuberculosis Hospital in Cullen Frederick County on November 21. The wing adds a kitchen two cafeterias a storage room and a dietician’s office and will be presented to the State Board of Health by James J O’Donnell. Dr Robert H Riley and Siauian Ui We MUATU are noted. The hospital near the Maryland Pennsylvania line was renamed Victor Cullen in 1849 from State Sanatorium.
New Orleans district attorney’s office found no basis to charge Mary Moss Falcon with murder in the deaths of two Baughman boys William seven and Lawrence six. Falcon, a 20-year-old redhaired woman, walked free after posting $2500 bond in an unrelated aggravated battery case. Police had arrested her after she returned to the tenement where the boys lived. the coroner ruled the deaths accidental from a phosphorus rat poison compound.
Mrs F Baum led the worship service and Mrs FE William Fail spoke on Women and the Church through the Centuries. Mrs Srath presided over the business meeting announcing Miss Barbara Krouseig as Honorary Junior Member and gifting life membership to Mrs William Quinn. District reports and closing prayers followed with members forming a circle.
Frederik Maryland reports Garden club of Frederick and the Taskers Chance Garden club held a joint luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with about 125 attendees. Guest speaker Mrs Heatherly Dutton shared flower arrangement insights while club officers extended greetings and coordinated decorations and hospitality for the event.
Miss Betty Westler of Thurmont will marry Robert Stone of Frederick on November 12. A surprise bridal shower at Mrs Rena’s home featured pink white and green decor. Guests included Betty Wastler Rachel Wastler Gladys Huyett Elizabeth Mercer and others. Attendees unable to attend sent gifts.
Rev. John W. Payne executive director of Baltimore Goodwill Industries spoke at Optimists week observances in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. About 250 people benefited daily. Hagerstown hosts a branch as the program expands in Maryland. Installation of Opti-Mrs. officers was conducted by Gov. Lloyd Stup.
Former President Herbert Hoover, acting for President Eisenhower, called Americans to seek lasting peace for all mankind as he led Veterans Day ceremonies. He laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery and urged resolve to maintain national preparedness and defense against aggression.
Community groups plan the December 18 decorating event at Hood College Gymnasium with a long decorating committee listed, including Mrs. A. B. Callmus and Mrs. Jennings Bailey. Notables such as John W. Morgan visit Lions clubs, while students like Mass Heton Hall gain Beta Beta Beta honors.
Soviet Vice Premier Lazar Kaganovich reaffirms war against the Western world in a public anniversary speech. He frames Soviet triumph under Marx, Engels, Lenin and Stalin as ongoing and complete. Western attempts at compromise are rejected. unconditional surrender is insisted by Moscow as talks at Geneva falter.
The piece portrays Russia as adamant and unyielding in a drive for global dominance while Western powers Britain France and the United States publicly reject displeasure. It predicts possible minor Russian concessions and another four power conference, argues against defeatist appeasement, and notes the Kremlin’s declared world struggle for Communist imperialism and tyranny. Eastern Europe awaits Western wake up to Geneva Spirit outcomes.
Members of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals met at the C Burr Ariz Library to hear Miss Leah Allen discuss slaughterhouse killing methods. She cited the National Humane Society's report showing standards far below those in several countries and urged public action, with Mrs Edward Seligmann presiding. Also noted is Dorothy Keller, returning from France as an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate, invited to a Welcome Home breakfast with Grocery Manufacturers of America directors.
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