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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1954
Page
2
The piece notes wartime fog fighting by burning aviation gasoline in England and reports New Jersey Turnpike tests using giant rotor blades atop towers to disrupt fog pockets and improve visibility. Warning signs are helping drivers, as defogging remains experimental but promising.
Thomas W. Ryan of the New York State Division of Safety argues that human factors drive traffic accidents not machinery. He cites stop sign violations red lights fatigue and intoxication as areas where even "best citizens" undermine highway safety. The piece also notes the Frederick Opti-Mrs. Club meeting October 5 with officer elections and plans for a November gathering featuring a Boys Club program.
Fifty Years Ago items from the October 9 1904 issue note land sale near Pleasant Hill 120 acres sold for 3200 to William H Boyer, Thurmont Roosevelt Fairbanks and Pearre Club formed with 15 members. officers listed. City health report shows eight deaths and 21 births in September. Junior Fire Company plans to buy a horse for a new hose wagon arriving early November. William C Dillon near Middletown buys Jashia Korgle property in Spoolsville for 1475 at County Treasurer Bisers office.
The 1954 Frederick Fair opened in ideal October weather with many departments filled to overflowing. Rev Br. M Sharpe was named pastor of the Frederick Woe Church South at the Baltimore annual meeting. Deputies continued their drive against slot machines confiscating more local beer parlor bets. Local candidates for the Senate House of Delegates and County Commissioners were mailed questionnaires from the Frederick County Pomona Grange and County Farm Bureau.
Mrs Rose Cohen aged 67 wife of James Cohen died Thursday in a Philadelphia hospital after a stroke. Survived by husband five children 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild and a 50th wedding anniversary noted. Funeral Sunday 2 pm Hebrew cemetery Halfway. Also Howard Leatherwood 81 retired farmer of near Woodbine died suddenly at home. Survived by wife Lillie and six children two sisters twenty grandchildren nine great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Morgan Chapel Church with burial there.
Dr. Maurice M. Shudofsky a Baltimore rabbi assisting during Jewish holidays here became ill September 29 and was removed to Sinai Hospital Baltimore. He is reported to be recovering well after surgery earlier this week.
National network sells time for public discussion of liquor question for the first time since prohibition. Rev Sam Morris of San Antonio Texas a Baptist minister and temperance leader schedules a 3 minute NBC coast to coast broadcast for Sunday evening November 7 at 730pm. Morris pressed his case before the House Interstate Commerce Committee during Brisson Bill hearings.
Lilian Smith Anderson daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Smith and Richard Kemp Miller son of Mr and Mrs Homer Miller were married at Calvary Methodist with Rev E A Godsey officiating at seven. Mrs Paul Stockman was her sister’s attendant. Homer Miller Jr was best man. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside with the groom’s parents. Major Edmond Scavone medical corps physician 35 and his wife Jane live in Frederick Md. remain at Tripler Army Hospital Hawaii for specialized training in surgery.
Paris Premier Mendes France confronted the National Assembly demanding a simple endorsement of the London agreements for German rearmament and warned deputies that ousting him could trigger new elections. He pressed for support before a Tuesday vote, framing the issue as a test of his government.
The Pittsburgh Steelers seek undisputed first in the AFC East as they face the unbeaten Eagles in Philadelphia. New additions include Johnny Lattner and coach Walt Kiesling as they chase past struggles against Philadelphia and other NFL games on the slate tomorrow.
Frederick Section members of the Council of Jewish Women held a Monday night meeting at Bonai B'rith Lodge. They reported a bake sale for the Emergency Polio Fund raising 44.55 dollars and heard talks on the United Nations by Judy Kahn, Lee Wachtel, and Wes Marguerite Trachtman.
Unbeaten lightweight contender Andrade from Compton Calif meets Davis from Honolulu in a 10 round nationally televised bout tonight. Andrade is a fast moving fighter ranked as a top challenger for Padely De Marco's lightweight title. Record stands 25 wins and one draw with victories over key opponents.
Dr S E Gerard Priestley British historian urged balance between military power and rebuilding aid as America’s role in crisis era. He warned reconstruction must accompany force, criticized reliance on military strategy alone, and praised UN led law and aid plans like Colombo and Point Four for raising living standards in Asia.
Local bridal showers honored Miss Linda Lou Long in Brunswick with guests including Mrs. Charles Myers and Mrs. Edgar Carter. A stork shower celebrated Mrs. C Burton Cannon Jr. in Yellow Springs. Birth announcements include James Lee Main Jr and David Allen Summers. Other items note moves, visits, and a luncheon for Joann Godsey ahead of her October wedding.
Army and Air Force Postal Service announces a streamlined APO mail address using three lines, dropping the postmaster line to speed distribution. The new format shows APO number and state-side office in fast line, first change since June 25, 1941. Tan-Tivy Club meets in Winchester hall for Kids Day float success and Halloween parade planning. Delores Shook elected secretary. two new members join, Mrs. Mary Dogen Emilier and Mrs. Aée Moore.
A fragmented October events list notes multiple observances and holidays from October 3 to November 7. It includes National Wine Week, Grandmother's Day, Poetry Day, Sweetest Day, Navy Day, Hallowe'en Apple Day, National Popcorn Week, Reformation Week, Cleaner Air Week, National Bible Month, and several others, with some dates and terms jumbled or garbled. The entry preserves names of events and weeks and marks holidays like Columbus Day and National Honey Week, plus a note on the establishment of freedom of the U S press in 1733.
A reflection on the painting The Light of the World by William Holman Hunt. The piece asks if modern basements symbolize spiritual distance and notes the knock at the door as a pivotal moment, invoking the Bible verse Behold, I stand at the door and knock.
Fall greetings from Lut's Stuff celebrate the season change and cooler weather. The note expresses enthusiasm for autumn and a promise of two for the winter, with a nod to the King and the cycle of seasons.
Five cars sustained over 870 damages in two collisions in Frederick Friday with no injuries. One crash at East Patrick Street and Pennsylvania Avenue around 12.11 p.m. involved Charles L. Wenner of Brunswick turning across traffic into Claude L. Miller Middletown’s car. Wenner was charged with improper right turn. A second three car crash at East and West Second streets near noon involved Wilbur T. Hood of Mt Airy rear ending another car and pushing Kathryn J. Nusbaum’s vehicle. damage estimated over 75 to each car and a reckless driving charge. Additional arrests included Maxton Buller, Martin A. Youking, Armistead A. Mock, and others on drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges.
Montclair 32 Cheney 7. Potomac 20 Salem 7. Miami 26 Holy Cross 20. Presbyterian 7 Davidson 7. Tenn Tech 7 S U St 7. Ark A&M 14 Henderson 0. Howard Payne 34 NM AGM 7. Tex Christ’n 20. Souwa Calif 7. Denver 19 Montana 13. San Fran St 12. San Diren St (incomplete).
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