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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1951
Page
7
The tenth anniversary of Freedom House marked by a declaration detailing freedom as the right to choose and to possess one’s mind and conscience. It argues sovereignty over the mind rests with the individual, not the state, and condemns totalitarian regimes for eroding human dignity across race and creed.
Gordon Dean cites a third option to Cold War fears using tactical atomic weapons to deter aggression and avert all out war. He argues such force could stabilize a tense world and protect lives, even as nations test atomic capability. First frost signals seasonal change and humbles man with lessons of resilience and renewal. WSCS meets at Calvary church with 37 members and two guests April 5.
New York Oct 13 The Atom Bomb Shelter replaces the Tunnel of Love at Rockaway Beach’s million dollar amusement area. Park president A Joseph Geist notes children seek modern thrills like atomic age rides, rockets, and Geiger counters while adults show less fear and more confusion over future-themed attractions.
Fifty years ago a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train derailed near Frederick after an open switch. No serious injuries reported. a fence damaged and engine partially toppled. Additional items note Frederick Baker’s 45,750 dollars weekly sale, Boer War relief funds, rural free delivery changes, and bridge contracts awarded by the county commissioners.
Mary land honors list includes C C Bowers from Brunswick with a 90 plus average at Washington and Lee University in Lexington. Ray R Taylor of Thurmont won the Catoctin Country Club championship after 36 holes for the fourth straight year. Mr William Fr Slemm er ill at his West Church street home but progressing. Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a barn at Bew Pickett Woodbine and a shed to his father Willard Pickett. Mt. Airy firemen responded.
Mrs Holes D Baker returns from Worcester Massachusetts after two months due to her mothers illness. Missing worded lines note visits from Rufus Frost William Bushwaller Regina Bushwaller and sisters Kyra Houck Jr and August Ragsi. Births announced for Albert J Kippen and Charles W Rodke with hospital details. Numerous visits and anniversaries including the twenty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Hammond Miller. Other items cover residents moving schools family travels and relatives visiting in and around Frederick and nearby towns.
Evelyn Hutson spoke on Lighting The Study Center to the Viamsville Homemakers Club at Mrs. Walter A. Magland’s home on October 8. Members answered a current event roll call, reviewed annual reports, and Hutson lectured on Health in the absence of the Health Chairman. Officers for 1952 were nominated: President Mrs. Harry C. Swamoy, Vice President Mrs. Walter A. England, Secretary Mrs. Lemuel Breckenridge, Treasurer Mrs. Boyd Page.
A Washington column debates whether memorial libraries housing President Truman papers should be public property. It argues official letters regarding public business belong to the people, not private owners, and notes potential steps to track and govern withdrawn records.
Clem Walkersville resident dies at 87 after weeklong illness in Frederick Memorial Hospital. Survived by wife Edith, daughter Julia Grant of Norfolk and daughter near Walkersville, son Ross of Frederick, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery Woodsboro. Pryor cascade death follows with service at Germantown Church of God. Goodermuth New Windsor man dies in Frederick Memorial Hospital after eight days. survived by wife Helen and two daughters Lois and Helen Marie. Funeral in New Windsor with interment at Winter's Cemetery.
Calvary Methodist church Mt Airy hosted public school teachers and Sunday school workers on Thursday October 11. Superintendent S. M. Deny opened the meeting, with remarks from Mr Jetmess on child needs and Mr Dommess on church school cooperation. A ham and turkey dinner followed, plus a group sing. Dozens of attendees and local officials joined the fellowship.
Officers from the Maryland Wing Civil Air Patrol met Frederick Squadron officials at the airport to discuss plans for another simulated air rescue mission in the area, following a prior exercise staged here months ago during the weekly meeting.
Frederick Recreation Commission resumes part time sessions for fall including craft classes for children and youth weekly and special dancing for teens. Monday evenings at Washington Street School with Mrs Geraldine Kline and Miss Barbara Kaufman. boys handicraft at North Market Street School. Tuesday youth crafts supervised by Miss Charlotte Koonta and Miss Alice Love. teen activities Wednesday at Stateie Park supervised by Louise Corbin. teens pay small registration and pledge rules. aim to start adult Needle Art Class later in fall.
Brief anthology notes from James 4:15 urging that plans be made if the Lord wills and Hawthorne asserting every person has a rightful place in the world. The two quotes frame a mindset of humility and personal significance.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Lucy Lucinda Moore of Wakefield at the Wakefield Church of God with interment in Linganore Cemetery Unionville. Lewis Edward Green 81 of New Windsor died unexpectedly from a heart condition. he was a former Carroll County Orphans Court judge and bank director with long church service. Henry F Nusz formerly of Frederick died in Baltimore with service at 8 East Patrick Street. Florence Gertrude Carr died at home with service at 106 East Church Street. multiple pallbearers listed for each service.
Funeral services were held for 88 year old William H Fleming at Morgan Chapel church with grandsons as pallbearers. Clyde L Holland died Thursday near Sabillasville with services at Parkhead church and interment in its cemetery. Mrs Amelia Christine Keller widow of William H Keller had services at Middletown funeral home with interment in Reformed cemetery.
Reports list several residents in local hospitals or under care including Mrs. Charles T. Butcher Sr in uncertain condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a home illness. LeRoy Hildebrand returns from Maryland General Hospital after spinal surgery. Harry Leatherman fractures a vertebra from a fall at home. Roy Pryor escaped injury when his car overturned on Foxville Thurmont road, the car demolished. Mrs. Andrew Abraham seeks observation at Marine Hospital Foxville. Ralph Wolfe Sr. undergoes cataract removal at Baltimore Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital. James H. Gambrill Jr re-enters Church Home and Hospital in Baltimore for surgery next week. Mrs. Gaver Moxley returns home after minor surgery at Johns Hopkins. Earl Smith admitted to University Hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs. Welly Rice improves at Mountain Dale. Bessie Irene Jones remains ill at 118 East South Street. FIRST FALL MEETING of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary at K of C, electing officers for two years: Bernard McCaffrey president, Arthur Myers vice-president, William Swope secretary, William Koontz treasurer. refreshments served by Mrs. Burchett and helpers.
Guidance on polite speech for children emphasizes saying politely to adults and elders. It contrasts casual responses with formal respect, noting the value of courteous replies like Yes Madam and Yes Sir in social settings. It also mentions Hoover Dam as the highest concrete dam on the Colorado River.
Charles F. Bowers spoke at Frederick Memorial Hospital Nurses Home on the eight o clock program about architects of historic Frederick sites. He covered landmarks such as Mayland State School barracks Trinity Chapel Town Clock Community Hardware Property Marken and Bielfeld building and the Roger Brooke Taney home among others with nurses Miss Louise Potts and Miss Mary Kurchinsky directing and hospital staff in attendance.
A statement from the Oil Industry Information Committee during Oil Industry Week asserts no shortage of petroleum products and forecasts output to rise at least eight percent over the best prior year. It notes military oil needs will be met, Abadan supply cuts pose a problem, and industry study groups will assess national help potential. The report highlights record oil use growth, improved gasoline quality, and Farm use trends in Frederick County with tractors, autos, and farmers consuming products.
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