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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1953

Page

5

Frederick youths face pre sentence review in theft cases

Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer ordered a pre sentence investigation for three Frederick youths aged 16 to 20 tied to a months long theft spree. State's Attorney Charles A Price called the acts thrill seeking, with some defendants pleading guilty to multiple counts. Sentences included suspended terms and an eight year penitentiary term for incest, while others await further action.

Patrick M Schnauffer Frederick Charles A. Price Schnauffer Alton C. Whitmore State Department Taney Apartments James B. Heflin B. and O. Avenue W. Eugene Nikirk North Bentz Street Killingsworth Footer’s Cleaners Fred Kehne Herbert R. Jordan St. John’s Catholic Church Dorothy L. Wachter Route 3 Robert Budd Council Street Heflin Fr. Jordan A. H. Crawford Esso Nikirk Alton Y. Bennett Kehne Presbyterian Church Price Mr. Price Charles D. Estes Alexandria Richard E. Zimmererman Estes Allen L. Pryor Foxville Maryland Bennett

Ministers Hear Fund Raising Expert Monday Meeting

The Frederick County Ministers Association will meet at 10 30 A M Monday at the Church of the Brethren in erick Rev M L Dirk will lead devotions Rev Ralph White hosts fellowship Rev Howard J McCar ney will introduce guest speaker A C Agne manager of the Washington Region for the Wells Organization specialists in church fundraising The area includes Virginia Maryland and Washington and more than 1388 churches are on the mailing list Rev Dr Bai is president of the association.

Frederick County Virginia Maryland Washingtel Dr. Bai Associa

Lions Observe Armistice Day at Frederick Club Luncheon

Frederick Lions Club welcomed District Governor Murray D Ryan who urged continued effort for peace in a world discouraged by failure. He praised past leaders Alvey Benn and Richard F Simmons, presented tokens, and inducted Robert Winston Ziem from George Washington University Research Laboratory into the club.

Lions International Murray D Ryan Frederick Lions Club Francs Scott Key Alvey V. Benn Richard F. Simmons John Morgan Morgan Lion Simmons District of Columbia Delaware Maryland Lion Renn Ryan Lions Renn Simmons Robert Winston Ziem George Washington University Research Laboratory Camp Detrick Frederick Club Emerson Mt. Airy Lions Club Henry O. Berman Company Baltimore

Feels Chinese Should Decide United Nations Seat

Cr T Miao a Chinese UN information officer urged that Red China’s UN admission should be decided by the Chinese people themselves at Hood College. He called Korea the real test of UN peace and spoke on UNESCO, international law, and ending oppression while stressing education and technical aid as paths to progress and democracy.

China United Nations Cr. T. Miao United Nations Department of Public Information U. N Hood College Israel Indonesia Miao Korea General Assembly Security Council Assembly U. N. Economic World Health Organization Food and Agriculture Organization Edu Cahon Unesco United States India Pakistan Burma Ceylon Dr. Miao

William Sprigg To Return To Hood Faculty In Week

Hood College organist and music professor William Sprigg is due back in Frederick on November 19 and will resume his teaching duties the following week. He has recovered from a lengthy illness at his Manchester New Hampshire home with doctors giving permission to return. He also serves as organist and choir director at the Evangelical Lutheran church and will resume church duties the week after his Hood return.

William Sprigg Hood College Frederick Wayne C. Neely Manchester N. H Sprigg Evangelical Lutheran Church W. V. Garrett Sprigge Curtis Thorne Camp Detrick Hood Wilmer Welsh Baltimore Peabody Conservatory of Music

Woodbine Carpenter Falls From Reef On Friday 13th

Clarence HL Miles of Woodbine fell from a building on Friday the thirteenth in the Frederick area. He injured his right shoulder and right hand, was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment and observation, and reported chest pains. No accidents were reported by police. merchants touted Friday the 13th bargains as shops cooperated with the Chamber of Commerce.

Frederick Clarence HL Miles Woodbine Frederick Memorial Hospital Miles Chamber of Commerce

Baltimore Women Seek Orphans Court Seat Amid Varying Precedents

The Daily Record notes the Women's Bar Association of Baltimore endorsing Mrs Margaret S Wright for the Orphans Court vacancy created by Judge Samuel Laschs death. Frederick Register Harry D Radcliffe cites existing female judges in the state including Mrs Mary H Gregory, now chief judge of Frederick County Orphans Court since 1949 and re elected in 1958, with Governor Lane designating her as chief. Mrs Wright is a Baltimore attorney and former Women’s Bar Association president specializing in testamentary law.

Daily Record Women's Bar Association of Baltimore Margaret S. Wright Orphans’ Court of Baltimore Samuel Lasch Register of Wills Harry D. Radcliff Frederick Frederick County Orphans’ Court Mary H. Gregory Gregory J. Welty Fahrney J .Lane Wrigin Women's Bar Association

Retiring Rural Carrier Roger B Hoffman Ends 43 Years of Service

Roger B Hoffman, a veteran rural mail carrier on Frederick Route 4, retires after 43 years in rural delivery. He began as a substitute in 1910, served in France with the 307th Repair Unit, returned in 1919, and worked from 130 to 376 boxes on a 54 mile route. He used horse and buggy early, then autos, with 18 cars total including Jeeps. Notable ordeals include a winter blizzard in 1921 and a flood crossing where he was swept downstream but saved by harness repairs. The Frederick office expanded from 20 to over 65 staff, and the post office grew with 1917 and 1937 additions. Hoffman remains a National Rural Letter Carriers Association member.

Roger B. Hoffman Frederick Mr. Hoffman Army of the United States France 307Th Repair Unit MTC Army Bis Hoffman Masonic Hall National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association

Babson Discusses Business Outlook

Babson Park Massachusetts November 11 1953 Roger W Babson surveys business cycles and potential catalysts for prosperity. He cites Newton's action and reaction law, civil defense spending, US UK China trade, and advertising growth while warning against dogmatism and excessive debt. He forecasts possible 1954 depression but expects annual outlook to clarify. The piece also reports a New Market WCTU meeting with discussions on total abstinence and peace efforts.

Roger W. Babson Babson Park Mass Joseph Breasted Egypt Isaac Newton Val Peterson Great Britain United States China Far East la Rosa Eisenhower Lucky Pub. Fin. Bu., Inc

Car Jumps Tracks Onto Highway Near Harrisburg

A 101car freight derailed near Harrisburg Pine Hills area sending an empty coal car onto a main road and leaving a boxcar dangling from a steel bridge girder. Power lines toppled and Camp Hill lost electricity for about 80 minutes though there were no injuries.

Harrisburg Pahh Camp Hill

County PTA Leaders Attend State Congress in Baltimore

The Frederick County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations sent officers to the Maryland state congress in Baltimore. County president Mrs A B Pollack attended the state board meeting and, with vice-president Mrs Joseph Vona, represented the local council at other sessions. Additional attendees included Mrs Roy Rodherick Mrs Edward Cherry Mrs Thomas O'Hara Mrs John S Fox Mrs W W Corbin and Mrs Werner Braun from Lewistown and Washington Street and North Market Elm Street locations.

Frederick County Parent-Teacher Associations Baltimore A. B. Pollack State Board Joseph Vona Roy Rhoderick Edward Cherry Parkway Thomas O’hara John S. Fox Washington Street W. W. Corbin

Russia shuts door on Big Four talks at Bermuda

Washington reports the Soviet Union effectively refused a Big Four meeting following the Bermuda talks. Tass denied London reports that Malenkov agreed to Churchill's proposal, signaling no rush to invite him to a Bermuda summit. Analysts note Moscow’s stance may reflect a negative posture toward public pressure for dialogue. Deputy Foreign Minister Vishinsky’s UN remarks sparked speculation about possible top level talks.

Washington Russia Bermuda Moscow London Malenkov Churchill Tass Wed Eisenhower Laniel Vishinsky United Nations

Annual Rally Set For November 27 At Calvary Church

The Salvation Army girls organizations in Maryland announce an annual rally to be held Friday November 27 at Calvary Methodist church parish hall. The Monocacy Troop No 114 Sunbeams earned second place in the advancement contest among 22 Maryland and northern West Virginia troops, trailing Morgantown W Va by four points with a 1001 to 1085 score. Mrs Mabel Perry troop leader received a runners up banner for permanent possession at the court of honor. Mrs Captain Houston Ellis installed Mrs Edward Mackley as assistant troop leader. badges and proficiency recognitions were awarded to several girls including Carol y Gilbert Betty Ketterman Shirky Rippeon Teresa Smith Ethel Stouffer Betty Welty Tiny Wolfe Marlene Ramsburg Judy Wenzel Barbara Rentzel Barbara Blank Earlene Easton Patsy Mackley and others.

Salvation Army Maryland Calvary Methodist Church Houston Ellis Sunbeams West Virginia Frederick Morgantown W. Va Mabel Perry Edward Mackley Charles H. Conley Carolyn Gilbert Betty Ketterman Shirky Rippeon Teresa Smith Ethel Stouffer Betty Welty Tiny Wolfe Marlene Ramsburg Judy Wenzel Barbara Rentzel Barbara Blank Earlene Easton Patsy Mackley Ton State Office For the Romola Rhodes Mary Blank

Lodge Suite Guarded At Waldorf Amid Unexplained Action

New York police have placed a 24 hour guard at the Waldorf Astoria suite of Henry Cabot Lodge Jr the U S ambassador to the United Nations The action announced Friday gave no reason but noted the guard was posted three days earlier Lodge was aboard the presidential special train with President Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower en route to Canada on a two day goodwill tour.

New York Waldorf-Astoria Henry Cabot Lodge Jr U. S United Nations Lodge President Mrs. Eisenhower Canada

Speeding Fine Suspended Here in Mt Pleasant Court

A Baltimore salesman, Frederick B. Beacham Jr., received a suspended $10 fine for speeding through Mt Pleasant and a separate suspended fine for using temporary tags after claiming the car was rented from a service. Trooper R C Dishong led the charges, with arrests by Dishong, Browning, and Mossburg. other defendants faced various fines for traffic violations on Route 40 west of Frederick and nearby streets.

Baltimore Mt. Pleasant Wilbur F. Sheffield Peoples Court Frederick B. Beacham, Jr R. C. Dishong Beacham Dishong Frederick Donald J. Zielinski Pittsburgh Jasper R. Herrick Battle Creek Mich Wiliam R. Jackson Goldsboro Hubert M. Clark Newland N. C Donald J. Spangler Davidsville Harry J. Spediden William E. Baker Center Street Old Annapolis Road Adelene Mary Burrier Mt. Airy Emerson E. Burrier Glenn E. Munson Hagerstown Mitown Ernest P. Hammaker Thurmont Chester H. Smith Bartonsville Ethel Lee Butler Union Bridge Alvin E. Rice Lee Place West Patrick Street Thomas L. Tippett Annapolis John Coral Arnold M. Brooks East Patrick Street Lester B. Fisher Keedysville Chester W

Court Maryland Catholic Daughters Hold Monthly Meeting

Court Maryland No 278 Catholic Daughters of America met in St John Evangelist school hall for a well attended session. Plans were set for the November 17 Autumn banquet at the VFW Country Club and the December 2 Christmas party. Members praised the card party at the school hall on November 4 and several members visited Montevue County Home for the Aged. The group assists St Johns School with maps and charts for classrooms and plans the next meeting for December 14.

Court Maryland Court Maryland No Catholic Daughters of America St. John Evangelist Church VFW Country Club Friends of Court Maryland Montevue County St. John’s School

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