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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1952
Page
2
The Semi-Weekly News Frederick Maryland issue from Tuesday November 18, 1952, lists its address at 26 North Court and notes a subscription rate of $2.00 per year. It is a member of the Associated Press and pledges correction of errors.
The article recalls early suffrage fighters like Mary TL and Susan B Anthony, noting the August 8 1930 claim of voting rights through the Fourteenth Amendment and the enduring impact of women’s participation. It observes women now vote numerically more than men and that suffrage broadened political life without delivering a millennium, predicts a future utopia shared by both sexes.
The Maryland Motor Vehicles Department suspended licenses of 225 drivers convicted of speeding over Labor Day weekend with at least a 15 day ban. Commissioner Thomas B R Mudd said every offender lost his license and there was no partiality. Five drivers were fined longer suspensions for prior violations.
In Hagerstown preparations for the January 27 municipal primary proceed with five council seats to fill. Only one candidate has filed so far, with several more expected in the coming weeks. Local Republican Paul Otlinger backs Mills opponent comments, while Major J Mills seeks reelection amid anticipated opposition. Urbana property sold at mortgagee sale on the Frederick-Washington road for 8000 dollars, a lunch room and service station with apartment above.
Three minor accidents were listed by city police Saturday. Ruth Evler and Walter Stockman involved near North Market Street. another collision on East Patrick Street near Water Street. Minor damage reported to several vehicles and drivers, with officers citing carelessness and failure to yield. Police also charged Mason, Hull, Swomley, Foreman, Lanterman, and De Grange with traffic violations for various speeding and registration issues.
The Walkersville Circuit of the Methodist church under Rev. B F Hartley plans a spiritual life mission from Sunday November 30 to Friday December 3 to reacquaint inactive members with their churches. Over 30 Methodist ministers from across the United States will visit Washington for a week with sermons at Walkersville Lewistown Mt Zion and Mt Pleasant churches each evening at 7 30 except Mt Zion dates through December 7 and Mt Pleasant December 3 to 5. A youth rally kicks off November 28 at Black at Woodside Methodist Silver Spring.
Frederick County Independent reports the 24th anniversary banquet of County Retail Grocers, Sery- U-Save-U Stores, to be held at 7 pm Wednesday at Peter Fan in Garland. Guyton to call order, Feaga to deliver invocation, Falk to introduce toastmaster. Miss Mary Gravis provides music. radio artist division showcases on KDKA. Association officers include President Guyton, Vice President Feaga, Secretary, Nelson J Sholi Jo, Treasurer E Bo Meanell, and office secretary. Directors listed: M Fath Francis, GaMeerdra Ray, Franklin B Reese, Walter Dudrow, Pay M Carmack, Harry Hamutioan.
In Loudonville a Pennsylvania Railroad Mannatian Limited derailed and was struck by a 97 car freight train. Seven wrecked cars of the passenger train jumped the tracks and were struck, injuring five passengers. Four wreck frame cars lay at the scene. clearance time for the tracks was uncertain. Deed recorded for 19 acres along Emmitsburg-Harnes road from Jeve C Schaefer to Robert A Leonard for $18,000.
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank officers and guests enjoyed a dinner dance Monday evening at the Hotel Frederick with Miss Marion Smith of Hood College directing square dancing and Mrs Ramona Rems bert on piano. Also noted were Mr Robe EF. president, Mrs Delaplaine, and executive vice president Mr Benjamin L Shuff and Mrs Shuff.
Washington Nov 16 The Association of American Colleges said its executive director Guy E Snavely will retire next June A committee of college presidents will seek a successor before the annual meeting in Los Angeles Jan 6 Cravely plans to remain a consultant and to write a survey history of Christian Meher education in the United States. Hood College trustees member Arnold named to panel.
Judge Patrick M Sennauffer sentenced William E Russell to a year in the House of Correction for defaulted child support and another man to 69 days in jail on related charges. The cases arose from October and June payrolls of bastardy support and a separate speeding matter appealed from a magistrate.
A report to the National Academy of Sciences describes a method using rapid freezing under vacuum to preserve skin or tissue for grafts. Donald Goof and collaborators at St Tau University develop a low pressure vaporization system with dry ice and acetone to prepare material for grafting.
Frederick native Charles William Bare, born January 19, 1926, reentered high school after World War II service in the Pacific, earned his diploma, and joined the Frederick Police Department. A former Army recognizance operative, he works the 4 to midnight shift on park duty. He lives with his parents, is a bachelor with a steady girlfriend, and belongs to American Legion Moose and Independent Hose Company.
A court notices list shows numerous bills of complaint for absolute and partial divorces including Horst Krier Astlin Astin Whipp Cooley May and Wharton, with related counsel fees. Marriage licenses detail pairs including Weaver Doll Watkins Humphries Sewell Dorsey and others with ages and locations in York Frederick Rochester Baltimore Thurmont and more. Property deeds record transfers involving Staley Offutt Palmer Crouse Winebrenner Shorb Teed Upitabride Schaefer Leonard Working Kallaway Stormm and others across counties.
The notice lists multiple deeds with transfers from married individuals to various buyers and entities including Joseph Glenwood Washington Jr and wife, Brosius Homes Corporation at 810, Robert C Kehne and wife to Murray H Fout and wife for 10 dollars, Harley A Ricketts and wife to John D Lenhart and wife for 10 dollars, Clarence W Shankle and wife from Katherine R Michael et al for 5 dollars, Herbert S Wilbur and wife to Grayson D Dutrow and wife, with city designation.
The Lincoln School PTA announces eight workshop sessions starting next Tuesday on school organization and program. State and county education officials will speak on topics including general education, marking systems, curriculum, secondary programs, industrial arts, home economics, health and physical education. The sessions run through March with final summary by C. E. Henson.
R Paul Smith a native of this area and longtime figure in Hagerstown was honored by his Bible class at St Evangelical and Reformed Church for 30 years of service. A program featured a suit of tributes with Dr Andrew G Truxal of Hood College delivering remarks as part of the celebration. The class has grown from about 50 to over 200 active members.
The Legislative Council reviews a long-range roads program that includes a possible dual highway on U S Route 15 from Point of Rocks to the Pennsylvania line. It will also rehab or relocate the current Route 15 segment between Thurmont and Emmitsburg, with right of way for a future extra lane. Additional projects include a new bridge across Pipe Creek on Route 71 and improvements to Route 71 from New Midway to Woodsboro, with construction slated for 1953.
Two Emmitsburg men must appear in Circuit Court on November 19 at 10 a.m. to answer under oath about properties and credits, and to produce contracts, titles and records relating to automobiles. The order, sought by Zurgable Brothers against Robert I. Troxell and Henry Troxell, cites a 1951 magistrate judgment of $44.22 plus interest and costs, with alleged concealment of assets including a Chevrolet truck in the wife’s name.
In The Circuit Court for Frederick County case number 17449 equity Alice L Walls on behalf of Patricia Ann Walls minor seeks to change the name of Patricia Ann Walls to Patricia Ann Knight. Petitioner mother states Patricia Ann Walls is child of Alice L Walls and Robert Knight with consent from Robert Knight. Court orders publication in Frederick County newspaper weekly for three weeks before November 20 1952 notifying interested parties to appear by November 22 1952 to show cause why decree should not be granted.
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