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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1954

Page

2

Meeting On Employ the Handicapped Week Held Here

A morning session at Frederick High School gathered Governor's committee members county chairmen and Western Maryland representatives to discuss Employ the Handicapped Week. Attendees included Grafton Lee Brown, David L. B. Fringer, and R. C. Thompson with subcommittees formed for awards and publicity.

Governor's Committee Maryland Frederick High School Grafton Lee Brown David L. B. Fringer Maryland State Employment Service R. C. Thompson State Department of Education Merle S. Rockwell State Commission University of Maryland John R. Fitzpatrick Frederick David Coffman Allegany Stephen R. Pagehart Garrett Marion Smith Montgomery Ivan Rohrer Washington Felix Westine Carroll Frederick County Mr. Fitzpatrick John A. Derr William C. Hill State Vocational Rehabilitation G. Ernest Lipps Maryland Veterans Commission Alan W. Long Basil Mt Z Charles Do. Carlson Robert K. Danner Veterans' Employment Mayetta Hershberger Department of Employment Security Mathew J. White Kenneth G. Stoner Ralph S. Tagg Donalds. Ebersole Frances A. Kenny Washington County Harry Nelson Edward Rider Charles M. Lee William B. Orndorff David Kauf

Self Regulation for Comics Faces Censorship Push

The comic book publishers plan self censorship to address concerns about their impact on youth. They compare to the film industry under Will Hays, noting publishers may resist intervention but hope self regulation will quell calls for government censorship and avoid financial harm.

Will Hays

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Colonies Of The News

The Buckeystown safe was blown and robbed of about 3400 with rings watches and papers in an early morning burglary. Rev Dr Thomas Scott Bacon died at Buckeystown aged 79, former rector of St Pauls parish. Emory Diller injured when struck by a four horse wagon near Lime Kiln. B&O Railroad to upgrade Bruns wick terminal storage yards increasing capacity. Roger B Wood, son of Col J E R Wood, named superintendent of the Democratic National Committee mailing department in New York.

Colonios John F. Keller Buckeystown Thomas Scott Bacon St. Paul's Parish Emory Diller Joseph Thomas Lime Kiln Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brunswick Roger B. Wood J. E. R. Wood Democratic National Committee Century Building New York City

Twenty Years Ago in The Columns Of The News

excerpts from Sept 15 1334 recount Maryland political primary results and local social notes. Goldsborough leads in GOP governor race with two precincts pending while Democrats elect anti organization candidates to the State Central committee. Bridges tolls on Potomac at Point of Rocks and Brunswick may end by October 15. Mrs Evelyn Louise Smith wed Frank R Fraley in Walkersville. Carlton Baumgardner heads to Chicago World’s Fair. Women’s Society of Christian Service reviews year theme Except the Lord Keep the City. Pajama project planned, chicken and ham supper set for Sept 29. Minor accident on Church Street leaves about $5 damage. no charges. 1936 convention rules study committee named by DNC Chair Mitchell with 68 appointees.

the News Harrys W. Nice Phillips Lee Goldsborough Republian Goldsborough State Central Committee Point of Rocks Brunswick Potomac River Evelyn Louise Smith Maurice C. Smith Woodsboro Frank R. Fraley Frank W. Fraley Catoclin Furnace Walkersville Carlton Baumgardner North Market Street Chicago

Toms-Smith Wedding Party at Rocky Hall Church

Doris Arline Smith daughter of J Alton Smith and George Henry Toms son of Elwood N Toms wed at Rocky Hall Lutheran Church. Rev Raymond C Myers officiated with families from Walkersville Union Bridge Thurmont and Creagertown present. Bride wore lace gown with pearls and carried a white Bible. couple to reside in Creage rstown.

Toms-Smith Esther Ditherman Margaret Powell J. Alton Smith Raymond Myers Charles Toms James Thomas Doris Arline Smith Walkersville Myr George Henry Toms Elwood N. Toms LeGore Rocky Hall Lutheran Church Raymond C. Myers Walker Vie Thurmont Union Bridge Esther Ditterman

Frederick County seeks qualified teachers via new parents committee

The Parents Committee for Better Education in Frederick County named a dues committee to locate teachers for public schools. The group, with 104 parents from Middletown Walkersville Frederick Braddock Heights, plans a meeting with the School Board and urges affiliation with the Citizens Committee for Public Schools. Letters to the committee are welcome at post office box 137.

Parents Committee For Better Education Frederick County J. Groutzahn John Garrison David Brengle Middletown Morris Rhian Donald Ward Dorothy Cunningham J. William Brosius Richard Gutekunst Citizens Committee For Public Schools Citizens Committee News-Post

Woman's Society Meeting at Carmel Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met September 2 at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Dacis Fritz with co-hostesses Mrs. Fritz and Mrs. Agnes Mercer. President Mrs. Harl Compher spoke on "Except The Lord Keep The City" after Psalm 127 and prayer by Mrs. Richard Burns. Refreshments followed the business meeting, and the next gathering is set for October 12 at Mrs. Ida Hall's home.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Mr. Carmel Methodist Church Dacis Fritz Fritz Agnes Mercer Harl Compher Roger Main Richard Burns Ida Hall

Frederick couple wed in Labor Day Methodist ceremony

In a double ring ceremony at Trinity Methodist Church Frederick at 7 p m Rev H L D Doggett officiated. Bride Minnie UL Hellmer and groom Frank H House residents of the city exchanged vows. Attendants Mr and Mrs Thomas E Harding and Miss Betty Heffner. Reception at the Harding home 110 East Sixth St. Newlyweds home at 416 Sherman Ave after a southern Pennsylvania wedding trip. Barbara Ann Schwartz engages Matthew Walters Jr of Atchison Kansas with spring wedding planned. Barbara works for C and P Telephone Co and Walters is a bacteriologist at Camp Detrick.

Roscoe Harbaugh New Midway Ella Wisner Walkersville Neagara Falls Canada Yoms Walkersville High School University of Maryland Farmers Mechanics-Citizens National Bank Toms United States Armed Forces R. P. Bennett Co Maryland Pennyslvania Creagerstown Helie H. L. D. Doggett Trinity Methodist Church Frederick Minnie Ul, Hellmer Frank H. House Thomas E. Harding Betty Heffner Harding East Sixth St Pennsylvania Sherman Avenue Wretaren Ernest IT. Schwartz Montclaire Avenue Barbara Ann Matthew Walters Mr. Walters Atchison Kansas Miss Schwartz C. and P. Telephone Co Walters Camp Detrick

Hospital notices and a church class meeting in Frederick area

Mrs Tillie Huntzberry returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy last September. James Hart entered the hospital for x rays and major surgery today. Mrs Bessie Zimmerman was moved to Vindobona Convalescent Home by the Thurmont American Legion ambulance. The Wide Awake Sunday School Class of Calvary Methodist, led by Miss Margaret Creager, met September 13 at Mrs Gladys Hall's home for Bible verses and devotions. prizes were awarded and slides shown. refreshments were served by Mrs Gladys Hall and Mrs Jane Burgess.

Tillie Huntzberry East Fourth’ Street Frederick Memorial Hospital James Hart Airy American Legion Ambulance of Thurmont Bessie Zimmerman Vindobona Braddock Heights Calvars Methodist Church Gladys Hall Monroe Avenue Margaret Creager Jane Burgess Hammond Clare Doris Gaither Ruth Eyler Lorraine Wolf Clary Gladys Lull

Phone Rates Up 30 Cents Across Chesapeake and Potomac

Baltimore The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co announced a new rate schedule effective bills issued on and after Sept 22 raising the basic business line to 8.25 a month with each additional line at 4. The firm sought large revenue increases last year and also raised charges for extra business listings and business extensions in the Washington Baltimore area.

Baltimore Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Mainland Public Service Commission Washington- Baltimore

Jull Hall Dedicated At University Of Maryland

The University of Maryland held an open house for state and national poultry leaders to dedicate a new poultry science building named Jull Hall in honor of Morley Jull who led the poultry department since 1936. Dr. James M. Gwin noted the honored name dominates the field for nearly half a century.

College Park University of Maryland Jull Morley 4 College of Agriculture James M. Gwin Farm Extension Service

Funeral Rites For Annie E. Lawrence Held At Home

Funeral services for Annie Emma Lawrence widow of Sarah Lawrence were held at the I. G. O. F. Home on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Reverend W. Merval Weaver of First Presbyterian Church officiated with Queen Esther Rebekah members and others in attendance. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Baltimore County with M. R. Etchison & Son directing. Notable pallbearers included Howard Thomases and William E. Foreman among others.

Annie Emma Lawrence Ofsarah Lawrence W. Merval Weaver First Presbyterian Church Queen Esther Rebekah Noble Grand Clara Seddon Anna Wright Howard Thomas William £. Foreman Frank Padgett Arthur Kolb Woodlawn Cemetery Baltimore County M. R. Etchison and Son Harry B. Becard Middletown Albert Snyder David Stoulemyer Barry Horine Benny Boyer Lionel May Thomas Bittle Donald Bceard Myersville United Brethren Cemetery Gladhill Co Harold K. Martin Thurmont Charles H. Corbett Avacia Lodge A. F A. M of Elden ©. Buhrman Henry K. Testerman Richard K. Rice Herman D. Shook Roger L. Hildebrand G. Robert Mullican William Winebrenner Charles Ambrose Leon Smith Robert Ramsburg Foster Warrenfeltz Newton Sharrer Blue Ridge Cemetery M. L. Creagee and Son Ernest M. Vaughan Buckeystown Ardmore Rogers Ford Albert B. Kanzinger St. Paul's Evangelical Robert Oehlert Burntwood Harry E. Carty Co

Births and anniversaries noted in Frederick area notices

Mr and Mrs Allard Wiles announce Terri Roxann born August 19 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The couple celebrate their fifth anniversary September 11. Mrs Wiles is the former Da Etta Hawkins. Mr and Mrs Olver Roelkey announce son Oliver Keith born September 11 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Roelkey’s daughter is Mrs. Robert Mahoney of Knoxville. Mrs Harry Boteler and Mrs Charles Foster vacationed in Louisville with Pfc Alan Foster. C. E. Woods of Emmitsburg hosted a home party with many guests from Baltimore Washington Charleston and beyond. A quiet 81st birthday is noted for Harry Jones of West Patrick street. Several locals enrolled at the College of Beauty Knowledge in Baltimore on Sept. 12 and 13.

Allard Jake) Wiles Terri Roxann Frederick Memorial Hospital Wiles Robert Mahoney Knoxville Harry Boteler Baltimore Charles K. Foster Brunswick Louisville Alan L. Foster C. E. Woods Emmitsburg Ivan Walker Charleston W. Yva John Pho and Son Harry Jones West Patrick Street Evelyn Treryar Janice Popp Caroline Craum Margaret Strawsburg Anne Tinney Pauline Danner Kitty Alexander Buckerstown College of Beauty Knowledge

Jewish Women Plan Year In Frederick Council Meeting

The Frederick section of the Council of Jewish Women met at the Bonai B'rith lodge on East Church street with President Mrs. Jean Weissman presiding. A bake sale for the Emergency polio fund was announced for Saturday morning in front of the Opera House. The group noted Hannah G Solomon scholarships for postgraduate social work and considered attending the National Council convention in New Orleans March 20 to 22. Commitee chairs and plans for the year were announced.

Frederick Council of Jewish Women Bonai B'rith Lodge East Church Street Ean Weissman Opera House National Council Hannah G. Solomon X National Council New Orleans Eunice Winters Beth Ware Leonore Weil

War over Formosa and Quemoy unlikely says LAWRENCE

David Lawrence argues Americans are not prepared for a war over Formosa or Quemoy. He reviews defense perimeters, US roles, and congressional approval requirements, noting cautious public opinion and uncertain allied support if action occurs. He warns China may miscalculate and a crisis could rise without broad public readiness.

David Lawrence Washington Formosa Quemoy Island China United States America Japan Philippines Dean Acheson Korea 38Th John Foster Dulles Eisenhower U. S. Seventh Fleet Far East Great Britain Red China Peiping Quemoy Islands Britain France United Nations Indochina U. S Congress Denver Western Pacific

Business Meeting Held by Monday Musicaies

The annual meeting at the Cullers home on Carroll Parkway, George B. Douglas presiding, outlined a season featuring local composers Amahl and the Night Visitors, Elijah, and other guest performances. October gathering to be at Mrs. Webster Whitehill's home.

Monday Musicaies Lloyd C. Culler Carroll Parkway George B. Dougla Frederick Donald M. Sullivan Amahl Eliyjah

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John W. Rice Elsworth L. Rice Pack’ Avenue Harold Robert Messner William H. Goodsell Clarence William Olden Urbana Eleanor M. Miller Harvey C. Boone Bartonsville Road New Market District Howard L. Lynch L. Norman Fulmer William E. Dorsey George W. Riegel U.S. 40 Haugh Amos K. McMuhen Lawrence E. Green Woodville Mee Dahert O Trifanne Omer T. Kaylor Levin E. Tritapse West Potomac Street Life Insurance Week Theodore R. McKeldin Life Insurance Baltimore Life Underwriters’ Association Women's Society of Christian Service of Central Methodist Church Clara Jones Charles Jones Roy Duvall Jesus Charles Walker Vere Roy Duvall Nellie Young Paul Jones Richard Reynolds Richard Corns Charles Zimmerman Charles F. Morchiser RFD 1 Church Street East Third Perry D. Danner Jefferson Nathan Dorsey Stephen A Mitchell Fellows Wiliam Centreville Queen Anne's County Frank Keefer Donald E. Leatherman Michael J. Croghan Charles Byerly, Jr East Patrick Steel Gopr NEA Serica Quemoy Culter James Falk Frank Griffid Sullivan Webster Whitehill Braddock Height North Beach Seaside Park W. Rosenberry Shirley Rosenberry
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