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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1954
Page
2
In remarks on the anti intellectual trend he described freedom of expression as the ability to endure new ideas. He opposed shutting off thoughts and urged contest with truth rather than persecution. He warned that violence against the United States form of government is a true war and urged fearless discussion.
Plans are rapidly completing for a pre holiday fashion show sponsored by six local stores. The event runs Saturday November 20 from 11 30 a m to 2 p m in the Wedgwood Room at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Continuous presentations and full luncheons will be available. Women's and children's apparel and accessories will reflect the holiday motif and be gay and colorful. Sponsors include Bennett's Hendrickson's Kemp's Penney's Sears and the Town and Country Shop.
Fifty years back reports note Trolley extension completion from Frederick to Myersville, rails along Myersville Main Street, and a gold coin discovery at West Main Middletown. Frederick Historical Society elects officers. Crimmins receives La France hose carriage delay notice. Cramer sells saloon and plans to relocate.
Elias B Ramsburg, a noted Frederick merchant and respected citizen, died at home on Rockwell Terrace after a long illness at age 72. In a separate case, a Pennsylvania man fined 500 dollars and sentenced to six months in default for taking R Ames Hendrickson’s car, after failing to show how he would return it. Joash Day observed at Calvary Methodist church. Frederick won the first half Shipley Soccer League championship at Cadet Field, beating Walkersville 5 to 0.
Multiple death notices from Maryland and nearby areas report Mrs. Mary Katherine Webb of Columbus Ohio widow of Frank Webb dies at home. Survivors include sister Mrs. William B. James and daughter Mrs. Robert Martin with grandson. Funeral in Wheeling West Virginia. Also Mrs Fannie Florence Shriver dies Reading Pennsylvania. numerous children and grandchildren listed. Remains at Woodsboro funeral home with services Saturday. William E Neely dies in Baltimore aged 54 with daughter Patricia Anon Neely and brother listed. Jesse Lee Barber of Bethesda dies of heart attack at home with funeral planned Laytonsville Saturday. Interments at Laytonsville cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Nancy Drill Ash of 109 West Second Street died Wednesday was held this morning at 1 o'clock at the funeral home on 54 East Patrick Street. Rev Maurice D Ashbury of All Saints Episcopal Church led services. Pallbearers included F Ross Myers Joseph T Griffin Charles W Rossard Robert M Mackall Ferdinand Latrobe II Smith Blair. Interment was at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Harry E Carty Company funeral directors.
Among The Sick Mr Clyde Marshman of Middletown underwent surgery Wednesday at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown and is progressing satisfactorily Mrs Lydia Brachey 400 block Facts Patrick Street improved after ten days illness Mr Charles W Mackley discharged November 22 from Victor Cullen Hospital after 14 months and will live with a daughter in Union Bridge Bruce G White West Patrick Street has returned home to convalesce after treatment and surgery at Union Memorial and Johns Hopkins Mrs Berthanies of Woodsboro admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment J C Rettells Walkersville stricken with a heart attack October 27 in Lynchburg Va and moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital then returned home to recuperate for several months Mrs Kettells also returned home after a week at Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment and rest
About 100 members and guests attended the second annual banquet at the Rocky Ridge Fire Hall. The Ladies Guild of the Lutheran church provided a turkey dinner with all trimmings. Representatives from Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association, state officials, and county commissioners attended, with Swain the Hypnotist providing entertainment.
Charles K. Taylor Frederick Coca Cola bottling plant manager spoke at the Civitan meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel praising trade associations and tracing the origin of the chamber of commerce. He recounted Frederick’s 1895 needs and how local capital brought them, and noted the 1912 formation of the Frederick Chamber. The group planned street fund drives for the Retarded Children association and inducted new members while approving Walter L. Roney’s application and awarding the attendance prize to Alton Lipps.
Miss Patricia Ann Layman and Copley W Brown wed last Friday at 7 30 pm in a double ring ceremony at Calvary Methodist Church. Rev Edward A Godsey officiated. The bridal party wore coordinated outfits and corsages as guests watched a three tier cake reception in the church parlor. After a brief southbound drive, the couple will live at 320 North Market Street. Mrs Brown is Frederick High School class of 1954 graduate. he is a 1947 graduate and Coca Cola Bottling employee.
The Nurses Alumnae Association of Frederick Memorial Hospital will hold its annual Christmas bazaar on December 2 at the Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses Home. Proceeds will redecorate and furnish the hospital nurses lounge. Miss Alice Darner chairs with Miss Daisy Darner as co chair. Booths, refreshments, handmade prize articles and various chairs complete the event.
A business meeting led by Mrs. Claude Barrick set December 18 as the Christmas greens sale date. Hostesses include Mrs. A Royal Remsberg Jr, Mrs. Heinz Heinemann, Mrs. John Rappolt, and Miss Flossie Cain. A guest speaker from DuPont will address the American Association of University Women at the Historical Building on West Patrick Street next Tuesday evening.
The Women's Auxiliary monthly board meeting was led by President Mrs. E C Hartmann. The Snow-Ball theme will be An Old-Fashioned Christmas. Dorothea Harris cited 1,058 volunteer hours from 110 members in October. Delegates reported on the Maryland District of Columbia Delaware 14th annual conference in Washington November 15. A resolution supporting indigent patient care was approved and a telegram to the Governor planned. Christmas party set for December 16. December 9 auxiliary meeting announced. Also notes on the Egyptian cubit as Earth’s earliest standard measure.
Washington columnist argues that a Senate censure or softer compromise cannot end the McCarthy controversy. He notes mutual mistakes and calls for humility, reminding that the core issue is conduct in the fight against Communists and the need for conscience driven judgment rather than partisan fury.
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