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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1954
Page
2
The Constitution adopted September 17, 1787, marks 167 years as the nation’s enduring foundation. It established a form of government born from debate and compromise aimed at liberty and justice for all. Americans honor the framers who labored to create a more perfect union and endure against challenges to freedom.
The Women's Auxiliary of Frederick Memorial Hospital held its quarterly general meeting at Calvary Methodist Church where volunteers received awards for hours served. Special honors went to Mrs. Walter Worthington for 1,000 hours, with numerous members earning 100 200 400 and higher hour bars. Thirty five awards were presented, and refreshments followed.
The oyster life cycle faces spawning to harvest perils with September’s return. Predators, temperature shifts, salinity, mud beds, and pollution endanger larvae and mature stock. Despite ancient use and global beds, U S production and consumption fall from nineteenth century highs due to over harvesting and wasteful practices. Modern conservation aims to bolster cultivation and protect habitats.
Fifty years ago on Sept 13 items note Judge McSherry urging Grand Jury to investigate stream contamination and pigpen filth near the city water supply. A fire at Charles B Trad’s Courthouse area residence drew engines from multiple companies. Buckets cooled the wardrobe blaze. United Fire Company director Harles F Wilcoxson injured near Trail fire, saved by quick rope restraint to avert heavy engine runover. MIZ& LICY TISENTACER heads to Natenez for winter. ME RHODES REMP reports ventilation, stores, and relocation plans as Stouton College prepares.
A Frederick County tuberculosis and public health group thanks The News and The Post for excellent mass X ray survey coverage. Volunteers aided with registrations while newspapers and individuals aided publicity, boosting community involvement and the survey’s success. Members of the Surx Committee and the board praise the cooperation across factions in Frederick County.
An auto is a thing of beauty when bright and new and pleases driver and passengers with smooth travel and quiet operation. It is a joyous work of art unless frailties that annoy us cause it to fall apart someday.
Cadet Edward L. Huntt enters Staunton Military Academy as the Huntt family notes multiple relocations and travels. Reports include vacations in Atlantic City and Bermuda, a Florida-Lousiana honeymoon, a trip to Alabama and Louisiana, pilgrimages from New York to Fatima and Cairo, nursing graduates from the University of Virginia, births in Annapolis, and a 75th birthday celebration in Frederick.
A record 12,871 people used the Frederick municipal pool this summer, closing Labor Day. Attendance exceeded last year’s total, with 2,305 men 2, etc women 3,006 boys and 3,353 girls. Three Red Cross backed swim classes were offered. Staff included supervisor Helma Vann Bowers and nurse etc. Dedication events feature Judge Edward S Delaplaine speaking on Constitution Day and a radio address.
A large Wytheville event reports a double wedding at All Saints Episcopal Church Sunday at five o'clock. Dina Carros and Sam C Havelos wed, with attendants from Greece, New York, and North Carolina. The other couple, Rose Carros and Speros Kroustallis, also tied the knot with Winston-Salem guests and Greek roots. The ceremonies featured palms, gladioli, and a Francis Scott Key Hotel reception.
Dorothy Dix offers guidance on a young woman dating a plumber with debts, a widow dating an evening worker, and a teen romance. The column advises assessing the debt, budget, and readiness for marriage, warns about unreliable suitors, and urges respecting parental guidance and practical timing.
Miss Mary Margue Wachter wed William Gene Hopkins in a St. Joseph’s Church Emmitsburg ceremony with brass banding of yellow, white, and red gladioli. The couple, after a reception for 200, planned a New England trip and residence in Taneytown. Out of town guests came from Reading and Westminster. In Baltimore, Harriette Erskine Allnutt married William Hirst Curry III at Franklin Street Presbyterian with russet taft attire and a Mount Vernon club reception. The pairs plan to reside in Durango Colorado.
Miss Darlene M Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Lilburn Hall Ijamsville became the bride of Robert W Renn son of Mr and Mrs Meredith Renn Adamstown. Rev Walter D Mehrling conducted the double ring service before family members. Brides teal blue street length dress with talisman roses a sister Irma Coleman as matron of honor. Best man William Benn Adamstown and organist Mrs Elizabeth Carlin Buckeystown provided music noting tunes I Love You Truly Oh Promise Me Because and Oh Perfect Love. After a Niagara Falls and Toronto trip the couple will reside at 116 East Eighth Street. Renn and Miss Hall both graduates of Frederick High School Class of 1945.
Maine ballots are cast today in a nationally watched election with Edna's impact likely lowering turnout. Key races include Gov Cross reelection bid by Edmund Muskie and Sen Smith along with three GOP congressmen as polls close by 7 p.m. EST.
Among The Sick Mr Keifer Martz of Keymar has returned home after three weeks at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs E Maude Wood of West Third Street is reported in fair condition after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Friday. Mr C Q Gochnauer of Matter Place, who suffered a heart attack on September 4, is doing as well as can be expected and receiving visitors at home. Mrs Helen B Eyler of 100 East Patrick Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday for surgery this morning. Sherrard Sherman, 16, son of Bidwell Sherman of 813 Trail Avenue, has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital where he was treated for injuries from a tractor accident on September 2 at a local orchard. Mrs Earl Putman of Hansonville was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday following a heart attack.
Pauline FE Keeney versus Walter E Keeney asks for a divorce. Carrie E Zentz seeks support for wife and children. Rosemary E Hilderbrand seeks absolute divorce from Charles E Hilderbrand. Ethel Dew seeks divorce a mensa from Daniel O Dew. Marriage licenses issued: Oscar R Mullican and Olive E Rice. Homer W Palmer and Margaret A Hendershell. Paul M Beachley and Dorothy A Fundis. Property deed: Foster L May Jr et al to Join E Thompson and wife for $10 in county.
Mrs. Howard Tull of 604 Charles Street Saratoga Village killed a red-spotted black widow spider found while clearing a yard on Thursday evening. The report notes the spider was identified by its markings and killed. The same issue mentions the annual picnic of Francs Key Post No 11 American Legion to be held September 22 at Frederick Fair grounds at 5 30 p m with fried chicken as main course. Chairman of arrangements is Solly Glass.
The Sgt Lawrence W Everhart chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday evening at the Francis Scott Key Hotel for a business session. President Richard Ramsburg will preside. A treasurer will be named to replace the late Marion Stull Miller.
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