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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1953
Page
4
The paper announces editorial standards and urges readers to identify writers by real names. It notes job printing capabilities and claims a strong printing office. The notice appears in the Friday, September 11, 1953 issue of the Great Southern P1G & MFG. Co publication in Frederick Maryland.
The piece argues that East German workers resisted speedups and repression, with a Soviet intervention, and asserts U S labor should feel gratitude for freedoms under Taft Hartley. It calls American unions to reflect on labor rights, improve remaining inequities, and pursue steady gains for workers.
Carroll Manor Grange head Dr. Albin O. Kuhn of the University of Maryland Agronomy department will speak at the regular meeting Monday September 7 at 8 pm with Chester Cissell presiding. Home Economics chair Allee Compher announced a rolled and bar cookie contest in three classes with Mt Pleasant Grange ladies judging.
Italy marked the tenth anniversary of its surrender to the Allies with no ceremonies in the country. Few newspapers noted the anniversary as an executive session of a Congressional committee remained closed to the public and press.
Attendance at Frederick city schools rose about 300 from last year as the new term started. Total first morning enrollment reached 4,926 across seven public schools, with gains reported in most buildings and several grade levels listed for Frederick High and Lincoln, Elm Street, North Market, Parkway and East End schools.
A weekly crop report says heavy weekend rains ended a heat wave, aiding apples and late tomatoes while harming corn soybeans pastures and lima beans. Temperatures reached up to 107 in Keedssville and 103 at Hancock with minimal rainfall except Oakland. Harvesting clothes and fall plowing faced delays, but haymaking benefited greatly.
A panel of Frederick County merchants and clothing committee members plus designer from Frederick Tailoring will meet September 15 at Winchester Hall to cover suit buying questions. The exhibit from University of Maryland extension shows suit details from high end to affordable, with Miss Helen Selby presenting. Montgomery area participants include Mrs. Wilson Roberson as moderator and local panelists and merchants. The session starts at 1:30 PM and aims to help homemakers understand quality, materials, and price when shopping for ready-made attire.
A Clarksburg man James Edward Foreman charged with drunken and reckless driving and operating without a license after an accident on Route 40 near Plane No. 4 was sent to the Maryland House of Correction and fined 225 in Peoples court. Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield noted bad driving conditions during holidays and Foreman was involved in a side swipe with Arthur Jackson Howell of Baltimore. Howell reported Foreman crossed the center line and could not avoid the crash. The magistrate suspended a 5 fine for William E. Goss of Iselin Pa who faced a conviction for failure to have a light of center. Goss, a soldier on leave from Ft. Eustis, Va., said he had no money to pay. Sgt. Charles D. Mades of the State Police arrested Goss around 2 am Saturday and detained him until a hearing later that day. Goss said fatigue contributed to the violation. Lawrence Thomas of Lincoln Apartment was ordered to pay his wife Virginia 20 weekly for support of their four minor children. Thomas said he was forced to resign from Camp Detrick job due to family troubles.
Frederick County W C T U executive committee met at the Y M C A on Saturday to plan the state convention at Calvary church October 21 22. Mrs Calvin Schildknecht presided as hostesses, registrars, and other committees were named for hostess registration entertainment and flowers. Youth Temperance Council at Edgewood organized with officers and several county girls enrolled for a Y T C Camp at Rocks in August. The meeting ended with Mizpah benediction and nearby birthday events noted.
Equity and divorce filings include William Moore versus Ruth Moore for absolute divorce. Several marriage licenses show mixed pairs, with ages and residences from Takoma Park to Winchester Virginia. Property deeds record transfers in multiple small sums and counties, naming owners and spouses.
Baltimore police filed multiple charges in a weekend roundup. George W. Clark of West Patrick Street faces a drunken driving hearing with $1,000 bond. Others include intoxication and weapon carry for Robert Sewell John and Mary residents named Dorsey and Mines, with varied bonds. Exceeding 30 charges listed for several individuals and a note on double cloth coats with no lining described.
Hood College begins its 61st academic year on September 23 with a 7 30 p m convocation in Brodbeck Hall led by Dr. Thomas G Pullen Jr state superintendent of schools Honor students return Sept 19 Juniors arrive first to serve as Big Sisters to new students The program aims to give each freshman a sense of belonging and a close upperclass friend Grace N Brown registrar estimates enrollment around 450 with about 175 new students including transfers and freshmen
A full scale clash over POW repatriation unfolds at Panmunjom as Communists accuse the U N of withholding captives and the U N Command compiles a list of missing Allied soldiers. Gen Mark Clark's HQ reviews names from interviews, broadcasts, and letters to press a demand for return or accountings. Peiping claims 357 missing Chinese Koreans and Americans, while Urbana Women’s Society for Christian Service meets to discuss spiritual topics and plans, including a parish post auction in October and October worship chair appointments.
Harvey Lawrence Green Jr of Gaithersburg was fined $10 and costs after being convicted of failing to stop after a property damage accident on August 30 on the New Market New London road. The Disney car from New London Sustained about $20 damage. Trooper Carl ton Lewis investigated.
Harry Herman of The Frederick Post spoke to Civitan Club members at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on journalism life. He warned critics to read beyond headlines and urged clubs to boost local news literacy and youth programs. Scholarships were awarded at the Frederick Memorial Hospital Nursing School graduation.
Sixteen members and four visitors of the Fidelis Bible Class met at Mrs. Anna Castie's home on September 16 with Mrs. Hannah Castle assisting and Mrs. Beira Green presiding. The group opened with the Lord's Prayer and heard Psalm 21 read by Florence Waskey. Plans for a bazaar in November were discussed and the next meeting set for September 30 at Regina Riddiemoser's home. The gathering closed with a Mizpah Benediction and birthday songs for Mrs. Helen Cordell and Mrs. Betty Rager. Prizes were awarded to Jamie Lynn Rager, Jessie Tinney, Anna Castle, Irma Green, and Hilda Burke. refreshments were served.
About 3000 people expected for the 27th annual Odd Fellows Home homecoming pilgrimage on Sunday at 2 PM. Russell H. McCain chairs Maryland Roads Commission to give the principal address. Program includes band by Yellow Springs and Flame Throwers Quartet, with numerous officers and dignitaries in attendance and group singing of God Bless America.
Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield Jr condemned two local men for wife beating with 30 day jail terms and suspended sentences for others. The court heard Ruth H Johnson testify of repeated assaults with police reports and witnesses detailing confrontations at the Johnson home. Additional cases include intoxication and disturbance verdicts, drunken driving acquittal, and traffic fines. Hagerstown Junior College to open its eighth year on September 14 with registration on September 9 and 10 and over fifty courses offered.
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