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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1954

Page

3

Coffee prices slide on New York market broad decline

Wholesale quotations for coffee futures have dropped 25 percent in 60 days on the New York market while retail prices move in step. Industry outlook predicts slow continued declines but not to prewar lows, as devaluation of Brazil’s currency and government price pegs shape a new balance. A prospective 1953 surplus is discussed amid postwar plantings and market reopenings.

New York U. S Brazil Rio de Janeiro

Letters On Petitions Against Desegregation In Frederick

Mrs Howard Brown of Commerce Street Frederick writes in reaction to recent desegregation petitions. She agrees with Mrs James Swartz and argues against mixing races, citing pride in color and existing community institutions. She notes about 60 signatures and references a statewide petition board. She endorses Mr Donald Hoff’s view that children should not circulate such petitions.

News James Swartz R.F.D Frederick Coven Te Veen iFaus Donald P. Hoff Howard Brown Commerce Street

C. E. Convention Set for October 9 in Frederick

The Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union plans its first anniversary convention on Saturday October 9 at Centennial E U B church West Second Street. Registration starts at 2 p m with afternoon sessions. Rev George Brown pastor leads the theme Christ For Me. Evening program at 7 50 features Rev East F Redding of Grace E A B church Hagerstown and guests Charles C Heyward Nellie Griff Virginia Hopkins Roger Boone Mrs Donald Sullivan and Mildred Trivette plus B Jean Abe on music. Junior session at same church runs until 5 p m under Mrs William Woerner with Rev Clarence McGal chairing.

Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union E.U.B West Second Street George Brown East EF. Redding Grace E.A.B Hagerstown Christ Charles C. Heyward C. E Maryland Virginia District of Columbia Nellie V. Griff Virginia Hopkins Roger Boone C.E Donald Sullivan Mildred Trivette B. Jean Abe Wiliam Woerner Clarence McGal Germantown Church of God Ruth Krieg Adamstown

Camp Detrick News Highlights From Base Office

National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week honors thousands proving capable in all work at Camp Detrick. Highlights include Combined Charities donations, new arrivals Captain Boulware Post Surgeon, bridge winners, Air Force Reserve training flight, Army Reserve speakers, store story birth of Michael L Proffitt, several reassignments and weddings, plus personnel moves and social notices across Frederick Maryland and nearby areas.

Camp Detrick Ralph H. Boulware Lynchourg Boulware Howard University Washington, D. C Samuel E. Chappell Abingdon John L. Haanen Green Bay Wis Alan H. Aaronoff Bronx N. Y Shosuke Goto Ann McCauley John F. Underwood William AO. Jones AIR Force Reserve Frederick University of Maryland Detrick Marlowe Cline George H. Smith, Jr Morton Reitman Ralph E. Williamson Leonard A. Mika Charles E. Wilkes Charles R. Downs, Jr

Whiting-Crum Engage Frances Whiting to Charles Crum

Providence family announces Frances Evelyn Whiting engagement to Charles L. Crum of Frederick Maryland. Miss Whiting studied at Yale Drama School and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and led at Mountain Theater Braddock Heights Me. Crum is a Johns Hopkins student and Camp Detrick worker.

John C. Whiting Providence Roe Frances Evelyn Charles L. Crum Paul L. Crum West Patrick Street Frederick Whiting Central High School Yale Drama School New Haven Braddock Heights Crom Frederick High School Johns Hopkins University Camp Detrick Johns Hopkins

Deeds Recorded In Clerk's Office For Several Properties

Deeds for multiple properties were recorded. Edward D. Grove, Jr. purchased 312 Rockwell Ter from Guy E. Kelly and Louis Kinsey and K. K. Builders for about 30000. Elizabeth E. Flook sold to Arthur C. Flook and spouse a ~112 acre property north of Middletown for around 315000. Wilbur C. Hargett sold to John H. Coblentz a residential lot on Butterfly Lane Braddock district for about 1500. Also notes elevated red blood cell counts in high Peruvian Andes residents.

Guy E. Kelly Louis C. Kinsey Edward D. Grove, Jr Rockwell Terrace Abs Elizabeth E. Flook Arthur C. Flook Middletown Wilbur C. Hargett John H. Coblentz Butterfly Lane Braddock District

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Fifty years ago items from The News Columns dated October 1 1904 note Princeton Buckey of Frederick bar discussed for Democratic nomination in the Sixth District. A racehorse owned by Dr W W G McComas named Electrife injured in Carlisle Pa, driver injured. horse distanced after two heats. Myrtle Wy House Brunswick burned by gasoline explosion. East Patrick Street awning blown down with little damage. Mrs Rennnte Poffinberger sold her Missoula house and estate for 1500 and plans to move to Palmar City.

Princeton Buckey Frederick House of Delegates Congress Ruby Electrite W.W. G. McComas Carlisie Maggie S Electrife Myrtle M. Wy Brunswick Patrick Street Rosensinck Bros Urs Rennte Poffinberger Misrsville Hamer O. Raymer Ahdilictaun Paln, Ti

Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News Oct 1 1934

Twenty years ago items note flood closed roads in the Monocacy area then reopening as rivers settled. Frederick Hustlers Blethen and Fraley beat Front Royal All Stars 61 to 44. September recorded 10.64 inches of rain the wettest month in weather bureau history. Justice Bennett promised strict enforcement of new laws on intoxicating drinks and harsher penalties for disorder in sale places.

the News Alo Clarence Blethen Frank Fraley Frederick Hustiers Front Royal Weather Bureau Alton Y. Bennett

Frederick County Historical Garden Party Highlights

The Historical Society of Frederick County hosted its annual Garden Party at the Roger Brooke Taney Home with out-of-town members helping tend the restored garden. Hostesses included Mrs. Raymond Zimmerman and others, while birthday celebrations and social visits filled the weekend community calendar across Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick and Woodbine.

Historical Society The Historical Society of Frederick County Roger Brooke Taney Taskers Chance Garden Club Francis D. Howard Raymond Zimmerman Mazie P. Emmert Ralph Fellows Jacob R. Ramsburg Joseph W. Urner

Western Germany near end of occupation and rearmament plan

Western Germany seems poised for independence as Adenauer’s Bonn government gains virtual acceptance. The nine nation talks edge toward a general agreement to end occupation and admit West Germany to an expanded Brussels Pact and NATO, with a framework for controlled rearmament and treaty rulings to follow.

London Konrad Adenauer Western Germany Adenauer Bonn West Germany Wals Brussels Britain France Belgium Netherlands Lustmbourg

Re Enactment Highlights 300 Year Maryland Assembly

In Prince Frederick Maryland legislators witnessed a 1930s era re enactment of a 1654 General Assembly day at Richard Prestons home on the Patuxent River The event marked Calvert Countys 300th anniversary and recalled a rule that a bill must be read and passed on three separate days By Sunday the celebration was to conclude with attendees including members of both parties and Dr H C Byrd circulating among them

Prince Frederick Maryland General Assembly of Maryland Calvert County General Assembly Richard Preston Patuxent River H.C Byrd

Illnesses and Injuries List From Local Area

Among the sick Mrs. Robert George Wright Route 1 Jefferson is improving slowly after more than two weeks at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Frank Nicodemus Walkersville fractured an ankle in a fall and is doing satisfactory at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Linda Marsh Wilson Place has entered Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore for treatment. Mrs. Esther Carbaugh Camp Detrick is at Walter Reed Hospital Washington in traction after a neck vertebra fracture from a fall. The Carbaughs recently bought a Thurmont home. they have two young children.

Robert George Wright Jefferson Frederick Memorial Hospital Frank Nicodemus Walkersville Linda Marsh Robert Marsh Wilson Place Harriet Lane Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Esther Carbaush Byt de Charles Carbaugh Camp Detrick Waller Teer Hospital Washington Carbaughs Shurch Benty Streets Thurmont

Harrington At County Rally in Thurmont MD

Maryland Democratic leaders gathered over 250 at the American Legion Home in Thurmont for a county rally with delegates from Thurmont Hanvers Lewistown and Creagers town. T Barton Harrington criticized the national administrations treatment of Maryland and urged support for Dr H C Curly Byrd while local candidates spoke and plans for future rallies were outlined.

Frederick County American Legion Thurmont Hanvers Lewistown Creagerstown T. Barton Harrington Baltimore City Maryland Democratic Central Committee H.C. “Curly” Byrd Washington Harrington St. Lawrence Seaway Baltimore Pennsylvania Edward D. Storm Phil Young Franklin R. Fraley John D. Leatherman State Central Committee Edward Prendergast Legion Home Middletown Storm Catocan

Four Trucks In Accidents Near Square Corner

Four trucks were involved in two accidents around the Square Corner Thursday morning with about 400 in property damage and no injuries. One crash on Patrick Street damaged a container truck driven by Norman W. Drenning. the other vehicle had no damage. A second wreck 100 feet east of the Square injured no one. damage was around 50 to each vehicle. Prenning paid 1145 in Peoples Court for following too closely. A minor collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Saints Street between Daniel Weedon and Carlton Saxon with no charges filed. A separate institute will be held October 6 and 7 by the Woman's Auxiliary of the Diocese of Maryland at Church of the Ascension and Prince of Peace in Baltimore.

Ellis Carty John Lee Ganey Monrovia Patrick Norman W. Drenning Three Springs Drenning Prenning Peoples Court Patrick Street Bernard King James C. Hicks West Eugene Shits Oklahoma City Okla Hicks Shults Saints Street Saints Woman's Auxiliary Maryland Episcopal Church Church of the Ascension and Prince of Peace Baltimore Holy Communion Job Pontah Aaron Pakhal Dornakal South India M. Meran Weston Division of Christian Citizenship National Council of the Episcopal Church

Watkins Report May Have Been Death Knell Of GOP Control

Washington column by David Lawrence argues the Watkins committee report could imperil Republican control in Congress. It notes Catholic voting shifts in Maine, anti McCarthy sentiment, and Democratic strategy leveraging media and hearings to erode GOP support ahead of the election.

Watkins David Lawrence Washington Nixon Hall Republican National Committee McCarthy Maine Democratic Party Congress Ament McCcarthy Massachusetts Rhode Island New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Eisenhower Cohn-Schine Mundt Flanders Knowland Senate Utah Meet the Press Watkus Committee

Homemakers Prepare Competitive Exhibits at Frederick Fair

County homemakers clubs will compete individually next week for blue ribbons in baked goods sewing canning and other home crafts at the Frederick Fair. As a unit they sponsor a non competitive exhibit on modern fabrics in the Home Arts building featuring fabrics such as dacron and nylon and their properties and uses. The exhibit, prepared by the Glen Mount Homemakers club in Montgomery County, is arranged by Mr. John Engle and Mrs. Howard Aldridge.

Homemakers Clubs Frederick Fair Home Arts Glen Mount Homemakers Club Montgomery County John Engle Howard Aldridge

Returning Home Far East War Brings Cramer Home

Chauncey P. Cramer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey P. Cramer of 128 South Market Street, Freder ick, Md., was scheduled to arrive in San Francisco aboard the transport Gen. Nelson M. Walker after serving 14 months in the Far East with the 1st Marine Division.

Far East Chauncey P. Cramer South Market Street Frederick, Md San Francisco Nelson M. Walker 1St Marine Division

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