Industry Leaders Back Clean Roads Campaign
Industry figures from American Can Company and OG. S. Brewers' Foundation join Keep America Beautiful leaders as directors. Twenty top executives fund a $400,000 campaign through next July 1 to educate the public and curb highway litter, aiming to reduce the nation’s cleanup bill from the current $30,000,000 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Can Company
OG. 5. Brewers’ Foundation
Keep America Beautifud
Th. Willems. Stolk
Edward V. Lahey
KAB
Barrier on Route 15 Locks Left Lane in Frederick
Henry D. Cronkike of Towson urges city officials to mark the barrier blocking the left lane at the Route 15 26 intersection with luminous paint or clear lettering for traffic safety. He notes Frederick’s small size and limited police presence, asking authorities to address the hazard.
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9Th
Market
the News
Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore
Frederick
Jecerick
Henry D. Cronkike
Weddings Set For November 7 In Sabillasville
The marriage of Miss Mary Jane Bittner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Bittner of Sabillasville, to Harry Q. Miller, son of Mr and Mrs Charles W. Mont, is planned for November 7 at 2 30 p m at the Evangels Reformed Church in Sabillasville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Bittner
Lester Bittner
Sabillasville
Harry Q. Miller
Charles W Mont
and Reformed
Bible Thoughts From a Cortland Myers Message
A short devotional note quotes Song of Solomon 2 8 about the beloved and seeks Christ’s influence through a great church, urging worldwide reach for faith. The message is attributed to Cortland Myers and centers on devotional exhortation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Christ
Cortland Myers
Deaths of Mrs Alta J Crowl Mrs Alita Jane Crowl 86
Death notices for Mrs Alta J Crowl 86 longtime Brunswick resident died at daughter Grace Nuce s home in Brunswick She was daughter of Daniel and Catherine Flock Ricker and member of New York Hill Methodist church Lie in state at New York Hill Methodist church at 2 pm funeral conducted by Rev J W Seay interment Park Heights cemetery Funeral directors C H Feete and Bro Also listed are death notices for Mrs Mary Ellen Harper widow of Robert Edwin Harper of near Lucketts Va and Mrs H Lillian Shepley widow of Peter F Shepley with funeral arrangements and church affiliations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta J. Crowi
Alita Jane Crow
Brunswick
Grace Nuce
Maple Avenue
Daniel
Catherine Flock Ricker
New York Hill Methodist Church
The
Brotherhood of Trainmen
E. R. Crowl
Baltimore
Waller Crowl
Nuce
Roy H. Crowl
Mary F. Hedges
Philadelphia
Hazel Nuce
Rosemont
Clara Crowl
Howard Crowl
Nice
J. W. Seay
Park Heights
C. H Feete
Bro
Mary Ellen Harper
Mary Ellen U Harper
Robert Edwin Harper
Near Lucketts
Loudoun County Hospital
William and
Martha ‘Ayers Matthews
Bethel Methodist Church
Elsie Palmer
Lucketts
Carrie Heskitt
Hyattsville
Elizabeth Hall
Washington
Carrie Carter
Hagerstown
Jesse Matthews
Lovellsville
Edward H. Kyle
Union Cemetery
Leesburg
R. E. Brown
H. Lillian Shepley
Peter F. Shepley
Church Hill
Myersville
National Lutheran Home For the
Wolfsville
James
Amanda Hayes Frey
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Richard Frey
St. John's Cemetery
Paul F. Bittle
Rosie V. Tucker
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Libertytown
Wnd
John A. Mountain
Tucker
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Charles Key
John Green
Charles Green
Webster Ingram
Robert Dorsey
Charles Duppins
St. Peter's Cemetery
Hartzler and Sons
Cadet Chaplains Meet with Maryland Wing in Hagerstown
Twelve chaplains from the Maryland Wing of the Civil Air Patrol gathered in Hagerstown as guests of Fairchild Aircraft during a Friday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weapl
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago on Oct 23 1904 readers saw a delivery wagon owned by baker August Meier struck by an engine at North Market Street crossing Seventh Street. Guy Ridgely driving said he did not hear a bell. Driver and horse escaped injuries as wagon damaged. Charles W Ross Sr and companions toured Baltimore to Frederick in a ten horsepower Stanley automobile taking three hours. Mr and Mrs Harry E Garver sold their Retreat School House property near Walkersville for 27 000 dollars to John Franklin of Linganore. Someone forced entry to All Saints Episcopal Sunday school library but nothing was stolen. Frederick attorney Col Joiner Wood spoke at Crisfield on Democratic meeting duties and possible appointments in New York and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Meier
North Market Street
Seventh Street
Guy Ridgely
Charles W. Ross
West Second Street
Elias Ramsburg
Charles B. Staley
Baltimore
Ross
Stanley
Frederick
Harry E. Garver
Retreat School House
Walkersville
John Franklin
Lingannea
All Saints Episcopal
Col Join
BE OR. Wood
Frederick Bar
Crisfield
New York City
National Democratic Speakers’ Committee
Meplings
New York
Indiana
White House
Truman
Korea
Eisenhower
United States
America
Edwin P. Jordan
NEA
Dave
Christian Weber
P. A
Theo
Jordan
Vigilant Interest Urged On Potomac Bridge Plan
Twenty years ago columns note Frederick Mountains influence urging a vigilant interest to protect future business as a rival bridge over the Potomac at Winter Ferre would threaten Route 15 traffic. A man faces grand jury action for passing counterfeit ten dollar notes at Frederick Fair booths. The Frederick Lions Club outlines plans for the annual Halloween event on October 31 with Byron Winebrewer as general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Potomac River
Point of Rocks
Wiliam
Grove
Montgomery
Potomac
Ferre
Grave
Frederick Fair
Grand Jury
Baltimore
Charles P Skouras Dies After Heart Attack in Los Angeles
Charles P Skouras, 65, Greek immigrant who built a theater empire from pennies, died after a heart attack at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Brother of the Skouras family, he ran Fox West Coast and National Theaters, directed major film projects, and supported St Sophia's Cathedral. He collapsed at 11 20 am Sunday, ending a life of long hours and hard work in the theater business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tadey
Charles P. Skouras
Sheater
Coontus
Ammissant Binthers
St Louis
Cenmivy-Fox Studing
Fox Westrast
National Theaters
St Sophia's Cathedral
Skoutas Brothers
Wei Goat
Charles
Hycena
Skoutas Enterprises
Fragmentary Quotations and Statistical Note
A garbled mix of biblical text and a parenthetical personal note. It references Jeremiah 4 25 and an attribution to Hasey Ballou. The fragment mentions France producing about 500 ords annually, ranking third behind the United States and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Britain
Democratic claims on unemployment and war boosts
A Washington column argues Democrats never achieved high employment without war, citing unemployment peaks in 1933 and 1949 and noting wartime booms under FDR and Truman. It contrasts Eisenhower era peacetime trends with earlier Democratic policies and warns voters to question current rhetoric.
Personnel Named For Making Community Chest Campaign
Community Chest leaders named campaign captains and volunteers at a Friday noon meeting in Hotel Frederick chaired by Mayor John A. Derr. About 25 percent of the $39,650 goal had been received. more canvassers were urged to contact headquarters in the Federated Charities Building. The lengthy roster lists dozens of group captains and workers across multiple groups and zones, led by Mrs. Mario N. Kehne and Mrs. John A. McCabe with extensive names for the general canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Hotel Frederick
John A. Derr
C. Lease Bussard
Federated Charities
Salvation Army
Jaycees
Marios N. Kehne
John A. McCabe
Guy Nusz
Carlton Baum
Gardner
Paul L. Althouse
Theodore Ables
Franklin E. Danner
David Hagan
Russell Michaet
Helen Etchison
Paul Eigenbrode
Ada Easterday
Ralph Shipley
Mazie Emmett
Lalian Schley
Austin James
Horace F. Kline. Jr
Nusz
Ralph Currens
Atlee
Wine Bennett
Sharetts Oland
Wayne Foaga
Joseph Holdcraft
Richard Larker
Kenneth Dawson
Frank Main
Wade Hursey
Edgar Fos
Lee Milter
Robert Garrel
Warren Smith
Georse Hoke
Daniel S. Cheslex
FE OR Pearl
Adkins
Ales
Darvin Huchine
William Howard
Keilholtz
Harry T. Creager
Mia Olaston
Travis Nikirk
Robert Nikirk
Thomas Garner
Jane F. Mitchell
C-zroup
Herman Weener
Joseph Nestor
James Sickell
Katharine Dutrow
Paul Magaha
Ellis Wachter
Russell House
Calvin Schildknecht
Ernest Webb
Casper Cline
Nathan Jacobson
Walter Crowther
E. B
Illness update from Thurmont and area hospitals
Among The Sick Mrs. Goldie Anders of Thurmont is getting along nicely at her home where she returned Sunday from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Irene Toms Taylor Rt. 1 Thurmont was at Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment. Rebecca Lee Fraley 13 daughter of Mr. and Mrs Buck Fraley Ri 4 Thurmont was removed to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment. Walter Keiser Lewistown was transferred from his home to Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore in the American Legion ambulance. Paul Arthur manager of the Hanover Shoe plant Middletown was removed to the Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday for an emergency operation after being taken ill earlier in the day. Mrs Michael D Kaufman near this city is progressing satisfactorily at the Frederick Memorial Hospital where she is undergoing treatment for a fractured hip. Mrs Edgar F Mercer North Market street is reported doing as well as can be expected at Frederick Memorial Hospital following a major operation that on October 15. Mr Samuel E Brown Ten Oaks near Frederick is a patient at Sinai Hospital Baltimore where he expects to undergo an operation next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Anders
Thurmont
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Irene Toms Taylor
Rebecca Lee Fraley
Buck” Fraley
Walter Keiser
Lewistown
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltiimore
American Legion
Paul Arthur
Hanover
Middletown
Michael D. Kaufman
Edgar F. Mercer
North Market Street
Samuel E. Brown
Ten Oaks
Frederick
Sinai Hospital
Baltymore
Snowflakes Can Fall At High Temperatures In Cold Clouds
A quirky meteorology note explains snow can form and fall when air aloft is cold enough, even if surface temperatures reach unusually high levels, highlighting unusual atmospheric conditions.
Cotillion Club Hallowe'en Dance Friday at Key Hotel
Frederick Cotillion Club invites. Halloween dance at Francis Scott Key Hotel Friday October 29 from nine till midnight. Clark Sheetenhelm's orchestra will provide music. formal dress requested. Club president is Charles S. V. Sanner with a committee led by Joseph M. Kine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotillion Club
Frederick Cotillion Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Clark Sheetenhelm
Charles S. V. Sanner
Joseph M. Kine
Mason Hendrickson
Charles Smelser
Horace F. Kline, Jr
Harris Stauffer
Funeral Services For Walter H Smith Held At Mt Olivet
Graveside rites were conducted Friday afternoon at Mt Olivet cemetery for Walter H Smith formerly of Frederick who died at Roslyn Heights Long Island last Tuesday. Rev Raymond Wilhelm of Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church led the service with Roslyn Heights Fire Department members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtt. Olivet
Walter H. Smith
Frederick
Roslyn Heights
Long Island
Raymond Wilhelm
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Chrch
Colored glasses and tinted windshields raise night driving danger
Dr. Edwin P. Jordan notes glare reduction via tinted eyewear or windshields worsens night driving. Glasses with color and green windshields greatly impede vision, raising accident risk. headlights design change offered as potential relief.
Bread Of Life Sy Reverend A Pornell Bailey
A neighbor invited to church died before keeping a promise to attend. The narrator notes 33 years of acquaintance but no prior spiritual outreach and reflects on missed chances. Also mentions Modern methods can unload 11-4 tons of iron ore in under three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Pornell Bailey
Q and A Column Highlights Weekly Reader Questions
A weekly feature answers the most interesting and frequently asked reader questions. The columnist gathers inquiries received during the week and provides concise, helpful responses in a clear Q and A format.
Community Players Name Ticket Committee
The Community Players announce a large ticket selling committee to broaden membership in the Frederick area. A $3.60 membership ticket grants workshop access, acting tryouts, behind the scenes work, and reserved seats for all shows. The 1954 35 season includes Harvey Portrait in Black and Papa 15 ALL with sales through local shops and a named chair and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Harvey
D McCain
Dorothy Zimmerman
Jack Doll
Winifred Molesworth
Richard Shoemaker
Donald Rose Sell
Jennings Bailey
Justin Reinhart
Gleanor Baker
Norman Roberts
Gerald Smith
Eugene Alexander
Sperry Storm
Gertha Terrell
Charles Ross
Cranberry Picker Efficiency Highlighted in Harvest Field
An experienced picker with a hand scoop can harvest 100 pounds of cranberries per hour. This compact fact showcases labor capability and productivity in the cranberry harvest season.
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Industry and Litter
News
McKeldin
State Roads Commission
Post
Ridgeville
Monocacy River
Frederick County
Russell H. McCain
Maryland Baptist Area Association
First Baptist Church
the Baptists of
Marsland
CRIST
Fairchild
Glenn Trail
C. A. Trail
RFC
Knoxville
82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
N. C
305Th Airborne Infantry Regiment
Pfc
Edwin Eiker
Walter E. Eiker
Carroll Parkway
John Bussard
Joseph H. Bussard
Eiker
352 ¢Er Co
Pfc. Bussard
A. Biry
48Th
F. A. Bn
Charles Rhoades
Ain and
Alrs
Clinton M. Rhoades
South Market Street
Grandsean
Lloyd £. Culler
Alice Keith
National Academy of Broadcasting
C. P. Skouras
Hasey Ballou
David Lawrence Washington
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Winifred Kaufman
Helen Johnson
Hilda Dudash
Lewis Burch
Ruth Harington
George Miller
Pearl Skeggs
Lloyd Stup
James Marks, Jr
Ellis Carty
Norman Trump
C. William Strobel
Harry Patton
E-group
Milton Dixon
Jacob Ramsburg
Thomas O'Hara
Janice Popp
Caroline Winebrewer
Hanson Wachter
J. A. Castle
Exel Yingling
Earl Gilbert
Foster Angleberger
Richard Wenzel
W. Francis Little
Europe
Italy
Switzerland
England
Ireland
John S. Sullivan
East Second Cerat
Monteclaire Avenue
Daniel Hubbard
Ruth Donnan Zimmerman
East Third Street
J. W. Donnan
Lindbergh Avenue
Benjamin
Rosenstock
Rosehaven
Mary Louise Young
David HH. Young
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Young
Women's Athletic Association
Delta Lambda Sigma
Lewis A. Rice
RFD 3
Airy
Michael Lewis Rice
Messrs
H. Deets Warfield
H Deets Warfield, Jr
Harry Bohrer
Upton Gladhill
Mt. Airy Area
Mitchell
South Dakota
L. L. Leggett
Ldllus
Parsons Newman
Catherine Besant
Goldsboro
Annette Edgerton
Henry W. Brother
Thomas Gaither
Union Bridge
A. W. Simms
Unionville
Paradise Park
Fla
Chester Stine, Jr
Brenda Carol
Guida M. Ingram
Wayne Farmer
Virginia
Earl Bachtel
Robert Duke
Charles Town
Jesse Ingram
George C. Rhoderick Jr
New England
Canada
Webster R Hond
Chester R. Hood
Mount Airy
Doris M. Mathias
Westminster
Marine Corps School
Quantico. Va
Robert J Burall
West South Street
Pet OM
MEA Sereee, Pte
Eisenhauer's
Berger
Ruth and
Tom Bailey
Tridge
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