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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1951
Page
9
Boyle Column in New York surveys common husband types who wait for wives to dress, from the delirious newlywed to the self-improvement type. It humorously catalogs nine archetypes, noting practical jokes, procrastination, and the risks of patience in marriage.
Scientists studying eactisone and a simpler fragment tested on mice found the mice slept and woke, prompting a hunt for a nonhabit forming, nonhangover sleeping pill. Science reports success with a carbon oxygen hydrogen compound free of opium and barbiturates, promising calmer sleep for many.
An Eastern editor laments a merchandising trend toward October Christmas displays. He notes stores have August displays of balls and ornaments and worries this rush harms autumn holidays like Halloween Armistice Day and Thanksgiving. He argues early shopping helps troops but warns of perpetual pre Christmas sales.
Mr John C Hardt told the Board of Aldermen he sent a letter to the President urging support for Frederick's war claim. The City Hospital and Homes for Incurables may be renamed Frederick City Hospital. The Frederick Fair booth grossed 13.14 dollars as work continues on Carroll Creek bridge repairs. Alumni of St Marys College held their reunion and banquet amid campus field sports. Miss Rosam Birely left for New Haven to attend Yale bi centennial events.
Thieves broke the lock on gasoline pumps at Honey Hill bee farm near New Market and stole an undetermined amount. Ezra Baker celebrated his 100th birthday at Harmony Church of the Brethren near Middletown with many relatives and friends. Rev William Herpich, serving as interim pastor at First Church of God Brunswick, becomes permanent pastor there. District Forester Cyril Klein announced opening of towers at Hamburg Foxville and the Five Forks ranger station for the fall forest fire season.
People of Wolfsvalle gathered Saturday to haul and hush a corn crop for Harry L. Leatherman who fell 14 feet while picking pears October 4. He broke his back and cannot work. A large group of neighbors and relatives assisted with the harvest and a dinner was served.
A short meditation by Rev. A Parnell Bailey argues that judgment of others reveals more about ourselves than the judged. It recalls a London National Gallery remark where a sightseer is told the pictures are not on trial, urging readers to consider their own evaluative standards.
Letters of administration were granted in Orphans Court today to George C. J. Spurrier in the estate of his wife Mrs Marie E Spurrier. The husband and one son are named heirs. Reported personal property valued about $2 000. Also includes market prices for wheat and barley with figures.
A catalog of new arrivals including Forrestal diaries from 1844 to 1949 edited by Walter Millis, plus Practical Advertising by G Frank Thomas Fund, American History Told by Contemporaries edited by Albert B Hart, Bradford of Plymouth by Bradford Smith, and Circus Doctor by J Y Henderson detailing life behind the scenes with Ringling Brothers.
The Utica Evangelical and Reformed church Women’s Guild held its annual banquet at Lewistown Community Hall with a 6 40 p m covered dish supper. Harold Young showed a film Beginning With Me and Mary Frances Warner offered an accordion solo followed by Scripture and prayer by Rev William Anders Juan. The guild’s monthly meeting followed with president Mrs Roy Hessong presiding and a $5 donation to the Children’s Aid Society. A guild food stand was planned by Albert Angleberger, an auction led by Gary Utterback, and plans for the next meeting at the Lewistown parsonage were announced. Also reported: an Equity Court decree granting Mrs Margaret L Esworthy an absolute divorce from John A Esworthy with custody of a child and $20 weekly alimony plus costs. a deed recorded for property on South Main Street Mt Airy from Sterling E Day to Maurice Bowman for $10 500.
A compact reflection on belief in God as an infinite mystery. The author notes that those who believe in God acknowledge a profound unknown and that divine ways may remain mysterious to humans even as they accept the divine revelation. The passage invokes biblical language and a meditation on faith and understanding.
Inter-City Zonta Club dinner in Washington with participants from Washington Hagerstown and Annapolis. Mrs Freda Doll presided. Miss Helen Smith chaired the Inter City committee. featured musicians from Maryland School for the Deaf and Peabody Conservatory performers.
William C. Jackson, 23, of near Winfield, died en route to Frederick Memorial Hospital from a car crash on Route 94 a mile south of Route 26. He struck a telephone pole, then a tree, suffered a fractured skull, and was pronounced dead on arrival. Survived by his father Charles Jackson and siblings. Funeral at White Rock Methodist Church with arrangements by C. M. Waltz.
Notices list Mrs Laura Gaver Roulzahn 86 of 19 East Church Street widow of Albert B. Roulzahn who died at Crutchley nursing home after months of illness aged 86 with funeral by M R Eichison and Son. Mrs Carmaleia Compton 73 of Brunswick dies in Baltimore with services set in Brunswick. Mrs Blanche May Caples 61 of Westminster dies at Church Home Baltimore with services at Deer Park Methodist Church. Mrs Cora Alice Ute McDaniel 76 of Denton dies at home with funeral planned at Pleasant Hill Church of the Brethren Monrovia burial in church cemetery.
The report lists funeral details for Mrs. Carrie Lewis at Poplar Springs Methodist Church with burial at the church cemetery. Mrs. Martha C. Adkins in Taneytown with burial at Keysville cemetery. Roy F. Smith of Taneytown buried in Reformed Church cemetery. and Ernest R. Powell of Thurmont whose funeral was held after a fatal automobile accident. Pallbearers, ministers, and funeral directors C. O. Fuss and Son are noted.
Funeral services for John Wodermath, 44, New Windsor, were held Monday at the New Windsor funeral home. Rev. E. Soper officiated. Interment was in Winters cemetery. Bearers were Paul Copenhaver, Robert Cairis, Charles Lemon, William Bloom, Charles Baker and Albert Owings. Side Glouces ers list Edward, Gerald, Donald, Joseph and Thomas Fitz gerald, and Curtis Powell as surviving relatives. Intermented in Blue Ridge Cemetery. M L Creager and Son, funeral directors.
Multiple brief notices report service members returning to the U S homeland and others in training. George EB Kline, fireman first class USN, arrived aboard USS Boxer after six months in Korean waters. Richard W Stevens, USN aviation apprentice, trains in Jacksonville. Lt. Pierce H Gaver to Germany for six month Russian language schooling. he extends duty to 1953. Pvt. Robert Shafer returns to Ft Bragg after ordnance school in Atlanta. Also noted are birthdays, family visits, and a new birth in Middletown with Diane Elaine born October 2 at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Treeland Nurseries, a new Frederick business, opened in a modern building two miles west on Route 40. Manager Robert E. Klein, a 1940 Frederick High graduate and UMass graduate in science and landscape architecture, comes from a family with long state service in forestry and parks. He served in World War II and previously worked as a landscape architect for the National Park Service on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The firm offers complete landscape services alongside nursery stock.
Mrs Mabel Grace Gould of Lodi Ohio and Edgar S Weller of Frederick were married Saturday at seven in the parsonage of the Baptist church in Hagerstown with Rev Paul Watlington officiating. Betty Victoria Micha of Doubs and Milla Preston Gibbons of Route Frederick were wed at Doubs Methodist church Saturday evening in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev James C Haskin. The brides wore wine colored attire with velvet trim and white rosebud corsages. The couples plan a northern wedding trip and will live near Doubs in a newly furnished home.
Among the sick list Mrs Charles E Broadrup returns home from Church Home and Hospital Baltimore. Mrs Charles J Butcher Sr remains critically ill at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Paul B Rosencrantz admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Edward Baumgardner 14 months old admitted to Kernan Hospital near Baltimore for treatment and possible surgery. Mrs Welty Rice recently operated at Frederick Memorial Hospital returns home to Mountaindale. Mr John H Albright ill at home in Shookstown improving but bed rest needed. Dr G P Morison now home in Brownville after heart attack. Mr Samuel Zimmerman moved from Zion home to Emergency Hospital. Mrs Lucy Kehrer transferred to Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Grange votes to oppose extending time for Sunday movies. Ballenger Grange plans actions to Frederick officials and Pomona Grange. Nov 9 meeting includes sixth degree at Walkersville. Banquet Oct 29 at Calvary Methodist. Members discuss family farm policy and community achievements.
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