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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1954
Page
3
The text argues that total war impacts civilians as well as soldiers and introduces a grim view of modern warfare. Nobel laureate Dr. Edgar Dougas Adrian warns that atomic warfare could destroy human civilization if too many bombs are used, underscoring a call for worldwide unity against aggression.
The ninth annual School's Open traffic safety drive from the American Automobile Association urges motorists to slow for school zones. It warns that a few heedless drivers cause irreparable harm to children, calling for severe penalties for those who rush across crossings.
Miss Ann Ropp and Corinne Hoff and David Eberly of New Windsor left last weekend to enroll in the freshman class at Manchester College North Manchester Ind.
The Teachers Institute adopts a resolution requesting monthly payments to teachers from the county commissioners. Canning factories run day and night as wagons crowded East South street with corn. Rev J J Schaeffer to be installed as pastor at Grade Reformed in Walkersville next Sunday. Maryland fair registrants include local residents J A Williamson and others. A Frederick colored man fined $2 50 for speeding after colliding with Sheriff Young's runabout while racing another team.
Twenty years ago notes describe a drizzly turnout at the Fair Grounds for the Conley-for-Governor barbecue led by Albert M. Coblentz in Frederick County. It also mentions Middletown resident MID DLETOWN injuried by a car crash six miles west of Ellicott City, a 4-H calf winner Charles R. Shafer at Timonium Fair after his death, and Citizens Truck Company limiting firemen aboard during emergency runs.
Miss Catherine Rotering and Thomas McDonough wed in a double ring ceremony at St Joseph's Catholic Church Emmitsburg with Rev John Sullivan officiating. The bride wore a pale blue nylon ballerina dress and pearls, with a nosegay of white mums and lilies. The couple will reside in Philadelphia where they work for Knights Bearing Company.
Among the ill and recovering: Edward O Godney’s 17 year old son at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a tonsillectomy, expected home Friday. Aless Tilde Huntzberry admitted for emergency appendectomy, in satisfactory condition. Ann Schildknecht at University Hospital Baltimore for observation after two months of illness. William Bennet Sr recovering at home after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Charles Yeager admitted for surgery, condition improving. Mr Charles W Kemp returned home from fractures after a fall. Mrs Albert F Cutler remains hospitalized after a heart attack, condition improving.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 from All Saints Episcopal Church for Mrs Martha Carson former dietitian at Hood College who died at Lutheran Hospital in Baltimore Wednesday Her remains rest at the funeral home with calls allowed Following services the body will be shipped to Comanche Texas for interment in Oakwood cemetery AM R Etchison and Son funeral directors She was a daughter of the late Shelton and Elizabeth Chewning Campbell a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and of the Daughters of the Confederacy serving once as local chapter president Funeral services for William Jacob Fulmer formerly of Faega ville who died at Frederick Memorial Hospital early Monday were held at the funeral home 106 East Church Street Wednesday at 2 pm Rev Dr Raimond E Wilhelm officiated Pallbearers were Richard Garst Denton Garst James McCuller Robert McCuller John Garst and Donald Garst Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery M R Etchison and Son funeral directors
Larry Chrismer aged four, son of John E and Catherine Gebhaut Chrismer of near Fawfield, Pa, drowned in a neighbor’s farm pond. The body was found in 18 inches of water by his father. A verdict of accidental drowning was given. He was born November 27 1950 and survived by four brothers, two brothers in the Air Force, the paternal grandparents and a maternal grandmother. Funeral at St Marys Fairfield on Friday. Interment at St Josephs Bonneauville. Friends may call at Allison funeral home after 7 pm tonight.
A 1954 Booming era column by Roger Babson and David Lawrence argues President Eisenhower overstepped Congress by tying government contracts to voluntary employment nondiscrimination. They warn of potential abuse, constitutional limits, and urge caution in executive misuse while defending fair practice.
The remains of Pfe Eugene Leo Darr of Adamstown, killed in a jeep accident in Vienna on August 9, arrived in Frederick this morning. Survived by parents Leo and Dorothy Darr, sister Irene Rita Lose Darr, paternal grandmother Mrs Darr Crbana, and maternal grandmother Mrs Hattie Ro Myers. Rest at the funeral home 106 East Church Street. services Saturday at two with military honors at Mount Olivet Cemetery. AUXILIARY TO MEET Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to hold an open meeting tonight at Calvary Methodist Church at eight o'clock. awards, films, and business items to be discussed. president Mrs Bo Urtmann presides.
Meoo and As H Donald Hoon hosted an outdoor bar-by and picnic supper Sunday evening at their Prospect Avenue home in Mu Airy. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rob ert Sheckles and children Trene Margaret Nancy Lee James, Mr and Mrs Clyde Moxley, Mr and Mrs Ray Purdum and family, Mrs Vallie Fouche and son William, the Hood family many members, and Mr and Mrs C Ellis Hood plus others.
James Brandenburg son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brandenburg of Kemptown recently earned a promotion to sergeant in the U S Army. He entered service in March 1953 and completed basic at Ft. Knox. He arrived in Korea in August 1953 and serves with the 7th Division. Address: Sir James Brandenburg U S 2287183 Tank Company 11th Inf Regt A P O 7 care of Postmaster San Francisco California. The apple blossom is the state flower of Arkansas.
A local contractor seeks $4,000 through a mechanic’s lien against Mr. and Mrs. Herman M. Brown in an Upper College Terrace home case. Herman Mock testified that the build was to cost 20,000 dollars plus 8 percent, with total payments about 21,600 and a final bill over 24,000. Attorneys Rosenstock and McSherry represent the contractor. Clapp, Dr. and Bennett for the Browns.
COLLEGE PARK Md Coach Jim Tatum hopes Maryland halfback Dick Burgee avoids accidents off the field as he attends Baltimore law school after three years of undergraduate work. Burgee already missed time last season after injuring a foot by stepping on a broken bottle while walking barefoot to his room.
Mississippi House votes 109 to 24 for a constitutional amendment to allow abolishing public schools as a fight over segregation intensifies across the South. Alabama lawmakers press to remove public school language. Texas and D C scenes show mixed movements on integration and legal challenges.
In Washington, a court hearing was set on a motion by the Federation of Citizens' Associations to halt District of Columbia desegregation efforts. The DC Board of Education had approved a schedule after the Supreme Court ruling, but the suit claims the district acted illegally by starting integration before a final decree.
The Soviet Union announced a new call up for military service of all citizens born in 1935. A released from service for an unknown number of conscripts who completed terms was also announced. The decree, broadcast by Moscow radio, did not specify numbers or details of the service branches. The 1935 call applies to those not exempt or deferred and follows the annual late summer pattern.
A criminal information charges Howard W. White with breaking and entering the Roscoe Masser filling station on East Patrick Street on July 25. White is scheduled for trial in Circuit Court Friday. The alleged theft amount is $967.
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