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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1953
Page
4
The Frederick Maryland Semi-Weekly News promotes job printing and local notices. It notes AP news rights and correction policy, invites letters to the editor, and lists 1953 September 4 as the issue date. It advertises cost and classified services for readers and businesses in the county.
An editorial warns abandoned ice boxes are deadly for children and cites 11 child fatalities in three states. It notes laws in places like Camden New Jersey to remove doors or locks and urges broad safety rules, parental guidance, and interior safety devices to prevent future tragedies.
The piece describes September as a mellow month of balanced yearly books and peak vegetation. It notes harvest fruits like grapes apples pears quinces and plums ending summer yields, cooler nights, early sunsets and the return of football and school. Migratory birds molt and depart while hardier northern birds arrive for winter.
The State Roads Commission awarded a contract to Montgomery Construction Company for widening and resurfacing East Patrick street from Monroe avenue to the new East End elementary school with drainage and curb work at 52 206. W E Graham and Sons received a contract for a steel I beam bridge to carry Route 249 over the old Baltimore road near Henderson's Corner for 136 845. T Edgie Russell Frederick won a 229 434 contract for resurfacing Route 113 and two overpasses in Snow Hill Worcester county.
Violet Noel reports loss of a black pocketbook with a wallet containing 740 dollars, license, and IDs after a swimming party at Natural Dam between Taneytown and Harney. She says the item was left on a car hood then stolen, empty bag discarded roadside. police alerted. Henry Will became head of the Church of England in 1504.
Prolonged heat and drought grip the eastern half of the nation with at least 50 deaths tied to heat and millions in crop damage. Missouri losses total 150 million. Iowa corn prospects down at least 15 percent. Records fall as temperatures hit 100 plus in multiple cities. water shortages and brown pastures strain communities.
Three Pakistani crewmen from the British freighter Malancha were held in Baltimore on $5,000 bail after being charged with possessing eight pounds of opium. Moorul Huge, 23, Noorislam 3, and Orman Gahani, 26, were held for the grand jury after arrest last Friday.
Roger W. Babson argues parking drives city growth and profits. He cites land as a key asset, urges readers to buy adjoining lots near business centers and crossroads, and highlights Quincy Mass. as a model where municipal parking boosted both revenue and store value.
Mrs Alice Staley Frederick Route 3 and Robert Biggs joined the gallon club by donating a record eighth pint of blood. The Hagerstown Red Cross sponsored unit will present certificates and pins at local offices. Transportation to Hagerstown was provided by the Red Cross motor corps. Next collection date at Hagerstown is September 14.
Secretary Dulles warned the Communist world that a Red Chinese attack on Korea or Indochina could trigger Western war against China. He said China cannot count on sanctuary inManchuria and noted Beijing trains and arms rebels in Indochina. He stressed that if aggression resumes, the United States and 15 UN allies will respond, and he warned of potential withdrawal from peace talks if bad faith persists.
Tropical Storm Carol, the season’s third cyclone, lurks far off in distant Atlantic waters about 2400 miles east southeast of Miami. An Air Force hurricane hunter plane from Bermuda is due to fly out to obtain precise data on location and intensity.
Mrs. Revecca Nuse of Frederick Maryland escorted Masaka Glear the first Japanese war bride to obtain citizenship on her trip from California to the Eastern seaboard to join her husband in Europe. Nuse accompanied the 23 year old to Chambersburg Pennsylvania and returned by car via central states with several drivers. Nuse, a practical nurse, had no prior contact with Japanese people but found the experience enjoyable and the charge charming and lovely.
The Lewistown Grange annual banquet drew a large crowd at Community Hall with Master John D. Leatherman presiding. Guests included Pomon a Master Bruce Crum and Mrs Crum State Deputy L H Crickenberger and Mrs Crickenberger County Deputy Howard A Quinn and Mrs Quinn juvenile superintendent State Secretary J Herbert Snyder and Mrs Snyder. Ernest Stoner Sherman P Bowers William Gross provided musical entertainment. conversations noted, and plans announced to observe friendship night at New Market Grange on September 9 with program participation. news meeting moved to September 24 from the 11th. Public notices of solicitors curbed in Rockville.
Articles filed with the State Tax Commission show the Western Maryland Clothing Company Union Bridge to manufacture clothing. Capital stock lists 130 shares of preferred par 100 and 300 shares of common par 100. Incorporators are Herman Berha David M Brenner and Herman Pumpian all of Baltimore.
The State Roads Commission will receive bids on September 22 at noon for the first section of a new one lane of a divided highway along Route 15 from Owens Creek near Thurmont northeastward about 2.327 miles. The plan marks the start of relocating most of Route 15 from north of Frederick to the Mason-Dixon line, with Emmitsburg Thurmont first in line, as part of a 12 year program to build about 10 miles north of Frederick in years 1958 61 and 2.88 miles more 1962 65. The project includes widening the old road, adding curves and bridges, and a temporary road to maintain traffic during construction.
Equity case Janet Hall Hedgebeth versus Ed ward Thomas Hedgebeth seeks absolute divorce. Marriage licenses listed Alfred Taylor Jr and Betty L Roemmelmeyer. Gordon C Thrasher and Muldred A Johns. many property deeds and transfers, including Catoctin Construction to Daniel N Blickenstaff and wife and Brosius Homes Corp. transfers. Multiple eliminations and settlements noted across Harrisburg Cumberland Greencastle and surrounding counties.
Eduard T Beall took over as Montgomery County manager Tuesday with a pledge that nothing new will be added until it is proven better He will Recommend changes only if existing practices are bad and reassured officials that there will be no immediate financial problems The bank balance is good and tax collection runs about 60000 daily as of now Beall expressed eagerness for cooperation while Mrs Beall and he rented a home near Sandy Spring Maryland Blue crabs surge in Chesapeake Bay with many packers buying only three or four days a week and others limiting female crabs Officials warn the blue crab remains unpredictable and more study is needed A 40 year old man drowned while crabbing off Anne Arundel County the body later recovered by a rescue boat near Capitol Heights
Fire crews from the Juniors and United Rescue responded to an alarm about 1 28 a m and extinguished a fire in an automobile parked at a filling station on Fourth and Market streets. A booster stream largely confined the fire to the back seat. the owner was not identified.
The Police Department begins legal action against motorists who ignore summons to appear and post collateral for parking meter fines. Warrants will be issued and served by county sheriffs. Chief Charles V. Main says the process targets those who fail to pay, especially repeated offenders. A violated tag prompts a $1 collateral demand. ignoring subsequent notices leads to warrants and higher costs. Some cases involve multiple meter charges against a single individual.
Frederick officials call for bids on September 10 for street lighting materials along Biggs avenue Rosedale playground and Grant street from Homestead to Seventh. Major items include a 20 KW transformer 38 metal poles luminaires and 12 000 feet of cable. Installations expected this fall with six to eight weeks for delivery after bids open. Mayor Rice and city officials plan to travel to Baltimore Friday to sign 550 000 in bonds with local attorneys.
Deeds filed in the clerk's office show Mrs Gertrude E Williams selling to Florence W Parker about 31 acres in Johnsville district for around 11500. Roger G Wellborn and wife sell to Mr and Mrs William C Kilby at Old Route 240 and Baker Valley road near Frederick Junction for about 11000. Theodore A Carlson Jr and wife sell to Franklin W Heck at 411 Grant Place for about 10500. Edward J Smith and wife sell to Charles L McClain about one mile NW of Emmitsburg on the Waynesboro Road for around 9000. Liberty H Club notes August meeting at Patsy Crum's with 12 members and plans a bake sale September 26 in front of the church hall.
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