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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1954
Page
2
Rescue workers dug through mud and rubble along the Gulf of Salerno seeking victims after violent floods and landslides. At least 217 dead, with unofficial tolls up to 270, as hundreds of homes collapsed and thousands were left homeless. Authorities warned the total damage would run into millions.
More than 18 000 000 people are expected to receive the Salk polio vaccine next year with mass trials of over 1 500 000 school children this year. Officials at the National Association for Infantile Paralysis anticipate favorable results from the spring report.
J Roger Deas a past California Jaycees president spoke at the Frederick Jaycees dinner at the VFW Country Club Tuesday night. He traced Jaycees history and benefits, noting his roles with American Can and Earl Warren. William Burg er presided, Murray Davis outlined the SAL program and Jaycee youth activities expected to exceed 10 million participants. John Byler attended as Westminster club president joining the Frederick Chapter expansion.
Mayor Derr warned of further drastic restrictions if drought continues. Fishing Creek storage dam runs 14 feet below normal, dropping four to five inches daily, triggering renewed ban on commercial car washing and some air conditioners. Officials inspected the situation with city leaders and engineers, noting only brief relief from rains after Hurricane Hazel.
Maryland unemployment claims rose sharply last week to 4 547 from 2 844 the prior week driven by temporary layoffs as manufacturers end contracts and adjust staffing. Baltimore area saw 122 new claims and Hagerstown 145 as plants recall workers then trim staff. Also reports from Hakata Japan note Pvt. Austin B Smith 24 on rest leave from Korea. A loud B 36 overflight rattled locals near the municipal airport. The first Santa letter was received from Gerry Bosley asking to include her sister.
Fifty years ago Frederick reports work to cut and grade the Norwood addition street for spring paving. Aldermen urged fall completion, with vitrified block or asphalt favored. WR Hagan announces a football game between Frederick Athletic Club and Carroll Athletic Club on Nov 4 at Athletic Park. The News editorializes that paving progress is good after previous delays and high expenditures, noting chestnut hunting parties are scarce due to a short crop.
Twenty years ago reports note a crate truck collision on West South and Jefferson streets killing chickens and crates spilling. A party honored Betty Marie Baumgardner at Dr. Harry Baumgardner and wife’s West Fifth Street home. A comprehensive city fire survey will begin next week funded by the Federal government to inspect properties for fire prevention and safety.
Mary Constance Van Auken daughter of Mrs Howard Van Auken and David Austin Rothenhoefer son of Mr and Mrs George L Rothenhoefer were married October 16 at 4 PM in a double ring ceremony at the Arlington home of Col and Mrs Royal Rev Dr Raymond E Wilhelm and Rev Philip Anstead officiated The bride wore chantilly lace and tulle with a fingertip veil and white orchid The maid of honor Luz Nazario wore egg shell lace The best man was Robert Rothenhoefer A reception followed They will reside at 31432 16th Street NW Washington DC Rothenhoefer is a Laurel High School PE instructor Mrs Rothenhoefer works for the Pan American Union in Washington DC
Miss Loucille Virginia Bruchey and Jimmy K. Willis married in a double wedding at Rev. Thomas Morgan house on South Jefferson Street. Bride wears navy dress with red rosebuds. maid of honor Barbara Lee Easterday in navy with yellow rosebuds. Groom, son of Mr and Mrs Charles P. Willis of Rockville, best man William Hoffman. The couple will live in Rockville. Engagement: Shirley Frances Fox to Jacob Altvater Jr. of Union Bridge.
Mr and Mrs John H Fox of Woodsboro Route 1 celebrate the birth of their third child and second daughter Karen Michele at Frederick Memorial Hospital on October 22. Nearby, Mr and Mrs John Weddle of Edgewood Road Frederick hosted visitors including Mrs Weddle’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Wilbert Engle of DeWitt Michigan. Engle visited Mrs Engle’s sister Mrs Claude Droneburg of Frederick and Mrs Raymond Shank of North College Parkway returned Monday from Romney West Virginia with a niece Mrs Elliott Heatwole of Romney accompanying her home. Mr and Mrs A A Beatty of Brunswick returned 73 days ago from a vacation tour of the Great Smokies and other southern points, visiting with his brother W R Beatty and family in Greensboro North Carolina.
Among The Sick Mr L. Clay Burgee of West Fourth street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday and underwent surgery Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Fritz and Mr. Airy entered Sunday and will have surgery Thursday. Mrs. Charles P Henry RFD 4 Frederick was admitted Friday for a series of blood transfusions.
Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield presided as collateral forfeitures were entered for multiple drivers. Richard T. Morris of Mt Airy faced charges for exceeding 50 mph on U.S. 46 West with a $16.45 fine. Laurence D. Bash of Davidsville, Pa, cited for exceeding 5 mph on U.S. 40 West with a $16.45 fine. William R. Bonsell of Tunkhannock? Pa, cited for over 50 mph on U.S. 40 West with $18.15 fine. Tollis R. Graham of Staunton, Va, cited for 45 mph in a truck on U.S. 40 West with $16.44 fine. Ronald DeBenedetto of McKeesport, Pa, cited for speed greater than reasonable on U.S. 40 West with $11.45 fine. Detentions by State Troopers Donale Bowser, Thurman C. Martin, A.D. Hasenbuhter, and Dietz.
Washington argues that communists exploit beliefs as a pretext while acting to undermine free governments. The piece cites Owen Lattimore’s perjury case, British coverage, and U S justice cooperation to warn that anti communism is a defense of democracy, not a suppression of speech. It urges recognizing communists as a foreign controlled movement, not mere politicians.
Local candidates distribute items aimed at women including perfume bottles with Remember In November and Follow Me to the polls slogans lipstick blotter wallets purse notes and small gadgets like emery boards pencils and matches. The piece notes the campaign taps the power of the fair sex and predicts continued outreach.
About 250 people attended the North Market Street School PTA initial gathering Monday evening at 7:30. Officer roles were announced by Mrs Irvin Byers and John A Derr introduced faculty and room mothers. The attendance award went to Mrs Florry G Lowes classroom.
The New York production of Molnar’s The Guardsman will play Tuesday November 2 at 8:30 p.m. in the Key Hotel ballroom. The romantic Vienna farce features disguises and wit with a curtain of waltzes and Chopin. Reservations for hotel coffee room dinner parties are already arriving. The note about a DC delegate in Congress for 1871-75 appears in fragment.
Babson argues for balancing safe investments with bold bets on new ventures. He credits the 1954 tax changes with fostering risk taking and startup growth, and urges young people to invest time in risk to drive national progress. He notes his Babson colleges and the value of pioneering over conservative capital.
Queen Mother Elizabeth of Great Britain arrives on the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth for a private 23 to 25 day visit to the United States and Canada. She will spend time in New York Washington and Virginia with a light schedule and opportunities for sightseeing.
Sgt. Lawrence Everhart Chapter, S A R, held its annual Repudiation Day dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Baltimore. Judge Charles E. Moylan of the Supreme Bench praised liberty, pioneering spirit, and religious law, urging Americans to attend church and cherish freedoms and the right to be wrong while aiding weaker nations. Edward D. Shriner acted as toastmaster. Roy Hyndman and five members who died were honored.
Overnight showers dampened Catoctin Mountain and reduced forest fire danger after a timber blaze started by squirrel hunters burned about a quarter acre atop Catoctin Mountain. Three fire towers operate in the area, and no serious fires have occurred yet.
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