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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1953
Page
4
The newspaper issue introduces the Frederick Maryland paper The Semi-Weekly News dated November 20 1953. It details publication frequency subscription rates and contact options and notes Associated Press use and editorial policies. It highlights local and county news solicitation and printing capabilities.
The article notes how the vice presidency has shifted from a ceremonial post to one with broader duties. It highlights Richard Nixon's work as an emissary of good will, explaining U.S. aims abroad and earning favorable impressions. It argues the VP should be ready to assume the presidency in a crisis.
The Eisenhower Commission on Foreign Economic Policy opens hearings in Paris to shape a new US foreign trade stance. Europe and the free world seek common prosperity to underwrite defense, while American demand strains markets. Undeveloped countries offer a channel to move goods and dollars, boosting living standards and countering Communist appeals.
Representatives from industry labor government and other groups urge universal unemployment insurance for all 75 million workers. The unofficial American Assembly notes private enterprise remains vital while government must extend coverage from 60 million to 70 million workers with no exemptions. The panel backs broad eligibility and cites economic security as essential. Also mentions pan fried apple rings as a food pairing note for pork.
Associate Judge Patrick M Schnauffer suspended five year terms in the House of Correction for James Heflin Eugene Nikirk and John Killingsworth after a pre sentence report urged strict probation The judge warned any future infraction would end the suspensions and reset the five year term He noted the youths had prior juvenile histories and were assented to probation with conditions including potential full terms if violated Prosecutor Whitmore said the group helped clear 35 to 40 older cases and that the crimes were nuisance level with two noted exceptions a cash register theft and a pair of trousers theft
The Frederick police report details six months of troubled behavior by Heflin Nikirk and Killingsworth, noting Nikirk’s good work ethic and artistic talent. They urge probation with strict limits including避 alcohol-free zones and restricted public association until the youths can manage themselves, reflecting a cautious step toward rehabilitation rather than punishment.
A list of marriage licenses includes Charles Wells and Jacqueline H Whiten at Frederick, and multiple other couples from Philadelphia Mt Airy Baltimore and Frederick among many entries. Deeds show transfers including William Wolfe Dorothy Keres Theodore Forrest Vernon Hines Jr and others with nominal $10 and $5 sums. A separate note reports Runbar fined $975 in Baltimore for hit and run and license revocation. Another item says Eastern railroads extend 30 percent freight-rate reduction for hay to drought areas through December 31 per Edgar Hill.
Emmitsburg social notes list weekend visits from residents of Baltimore Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and announce engagements church visits in the area. The Lions Club meets at the Lutheran Parish House with plans for Emmit Gardens Horse Show space and a Mount St Mary’s College Glee Club appearance. An Xray mobile unit schedule for Nov 23–25 and a St Joseph’s High School PTA meeting with a large attendance are reported.
Prof. Dominic Greco announced progress in selling season tickets for athletic activities and noted 29 basketball games carded. The amateur program followed with short skits dramatizations and instrumental music. Mrs. J Ward Kerrigan visited N Little Rock Arkansas with son David and returned home. she is the former Patricia Stinson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C H Stinson. Kerrigan later drove to California for a Bendix Radio Corp assignment.
Clarksburg PTAs sponsor study conferences led by T H Owen Knight with sessions starting December 3 and biweekly. Other items note birthdays, club visits to Frederick, church meetings at Dickerson Methodist and Clarksburg Methodist, MYF council meetings, a diabetes drive with testing at the school, and local visits by residents and visitors. Ralph Martz seeks a photo of Qid Dowden's Ordinary.
Vernon Richie and Ann Erdman of Fails Church Wa and Mrs C Bruchie of Silver Spring spent last Thursday with Mrs Bruchie’s sister Mrs L E Feaga. Katharine Rasmus returned after visiting relatives in Baltimore. Vernon Koontz and daughters Donna and Peggy visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Kline near Hagerstown. Mrs Clarence Dudrow remains homebound by illness. Goldie Jacobs spent days with son Lee Jacobs and daughter-in-law. Lester Feaga of Frederick visited Mrs L E Feaga midweek. Also a note warns to keep sauce pan and skillet handles inside the edge to avoid burns.
Lloyd B. Womeldorph of Lovettsville Va son of the late L W Womeldorph is named among thirty five VPI ROTC students chosen for distinguished military honors He is an artillery unit student and a Lovettsville High School graduate where his father long served as principal. The week also notes church de votions ministers anniversaries visits and local movements including residents at New Jerusalem Lutheran Jefferson Lutheran and Woodsboro churches and community events such as a 50th wedding anniversary in Walkersville and a major surgery at Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore. Gerald Shumaker to return from Camp Atterbury and local FFA and 4 H activities are mentioned.
A visiting session for parents was held at New Windsor schools as part of American Education Week. The afternoon featured an all school life program with orchestra, flag salute, class president introductions, staff talks, campaign for Student Council presidents, yearbook staff intro, variety show skits, and athletic association officers.
Gov. Hugh White wired Head Coach John Vaught to keep his chin up after Ole Miss’s 38 to 0 defeat by Maryland. He noted the team is young and promising and urged optimism for the upcoming clash with Mississippi State on November 2.
Unionville Homemakers met at Community Hall led by Mrs. Maurice McDaniel with 32 members. They planned Christmas open house for December 2 to 4, voted a magazine subscription to Frederick Memorial Hospital Book Wagon, and featured a food preparation demonstration. Adams town and Braddock clubs also met with devotions, elections, and Christmas plans including open house and a December 10 party.
Dr. B O Thomas Jr. elected president with Dr. B O Thomas Sr as honorary ex officio head. Other officers include Dr. Thomas H. Quill, Dr. Norvell Belt, Dr. Thomas E. Stone, and Dr. John M. Culler. Delegates Dr. Louis R. Schoolman and Dr. Rex R. Martin named. Past president Dr. James E. Stoner Jr. Walkingsville’s Stoner Jr. honored. Hospital urine testing week planned. specimens to Frederick Memorial Hospital with name and address. Film shown on breast cancer self exam.
At the 87th Grange convention in Burlington Vermont Herschel D Newsome was reelected master. Edward F Holter Middletown Md was reelected lecturer and George Meany AFL president urged unity of union and Grange to aid farm economy. Cherubs ordered by county commissioners have arrived in Frederick and placed at Court House Park.
The Y W C A at Head College sponsors a Saturday and Sunday conference tied to Religious Emphasis Week with Dr Raymond Veh of Harrisburg Pa as main speaker. Topics include It’s A New World Where Do You Live and Christ’s Call is Eternal with group discussions following lectures.
The November 11 gathering featured the one act play Greener Grass directed by Roxie Montgomery with cast William Burall Mrs John Stiles Mrs James Montgomery Gareth Lease Jesse Burall and others. Armistice Day readings and group singing closed the program.
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