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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1953
Page
4
The notice appears as a public issue from Frederick Maryland dated September 18 1953. It identifies listings for SOUTHERN PTO & MP and references regular publication at 6 North Frederick with classifications as second class matter. It notes entitlement to use for business in the periodical and includes standard post office markings.
The end of the Big Switch leaves about 8,000 Americans and 40,000 South Koreans unaccounted for while a few more prisoners were returned. Reports of inhumane treatment by Chinese Communists surface, yet discrepancies remain between missing lists and those returned. The piece warns against blaming the United States and Republic of Korea for possible failure of the upcoming conference and urges scrutiny of POW conditions and casualty figures to gauge Communist threats.
Dr. Peter B. Neubauer urges mothers to cooperate with teachers as children begin school. Full disclosure of a child’s habits helps teachers aid adjustment, while mothers should guard against passing worries to the child during this important transition.
Miss Clara V. Smith, a former Middletown schoolteacher who taught in Maryland for 26 years, left an estate valued around 50 000. Deposits totaling about 50 000 were located in 12 banks. Letters of administration were granted to niece Mrs Ora A Bealer Zecher of Rohrersville. Survivors include ten nieces and nephews.
Glen Burnie residents rejected incorporation by 3 to 1, with 1 580 against and 451 for. Turnout was about 90 percent as the referendum favored remaining under county government rather than forming a five member city council with an unpaid mayor. The issue, authorized by the last Legislature, had long divided the community.
Sept 15 2 Eight valuable bird dogs died in a fire that destroyed a barn on a farm near Brookeville. C C Nick Stephens who operates the farm said three of his dogs were worth 1509 and others owned by Baltimore Silver Spring and Washington residents were being trained there. Fire Chief Spencer J H Brown estimated damage 3000 to 35000. The farm is owned by Louis Perna, a Washington stone contractor.
A magistrate presided as three defendants faced charges. John Sulser, 67, of Knoxville, was cleared of assault and battery after a traffic stop on Route 15 near Lewistown, with a $10 fine for a separate traffic violation. Lawrence Ingram, 408 East Patrick Street, admitted drunkenness and received a $100 fine or 60 days in jail, plus a warning for future repeat offenses. Guy Linton, Yellow Springs, was cleared of assault and battery. his wife advised to seek equity court help. Additional fines were issued for speeding and related offenses in Woodsboro and for other minor violations.
Middletown Valley Grange announces a booster night on Thursday September 24 at eight oclock in Memorial Hall lodge room. The event invites farmers and interested residents to discuss future farm programs with recording of majority-vote answers for submission to the Secretary of Agriculture.
Indochina report says French Union forces seized two Vietminh held posts near Luang Prabang after a April assault. Pak Seng on the Nam Suong River and Muong Sung on the Nam Hoa River were captured as garrisons retreated toward the frontier of Vietnam. Some Ho Chi Minh forces reportedly stayed behind in Laos and Cambodia.
John F. Howard became Camp Detrick’s first employee to win a superior accomplishment pay increase for saving the government $1,171.25 in one year by running and servicing reproduction machines. Production rose threefold after he took over the job, while one position was eliminated. Brig. Gen. Creasy praised the award as evidence of strong supervisor-employee relations at Camp Detrick.
Girardo V. de Lorenzo, born Sept, 1843, was held without bond on charges of raping a Department of Justice secretary in her room. Lt. John L. Sullivan said De Lorenzo, married to a 17 year old, has confessed to the assault.
The Brunswick and Lewistown Homemakers hear speakers on aging well and staying active. Meetings cover topics like choosing suits and feeling comfortable about ourselves. Announcements include anniversaries, guest talks, and a shower for a bride to be. Thurmont and Adamstown groups also met with programs on life, health, and service.
A luncheon meeting will be held September 16 at 1 pm in the social room of the Evangelical and Reformed church Adamstown. Homemakers plan the September 30 meeting at 1 45 pm at Mrs Howard Fry's home near Frederick. A September 17 lecture on selecting men's suits is set for Winchester Hall from 1 30 to 3 30.
A battalion of 280 mm mobile guns capable of firing atomic shells will be sent to Europe soon to support NATO forces. The 868th Field Artillery Battalion from Fort Bragg will train and operate in Western Germany, joining U S units on the continent under Gen. Alfred M. Gruenther. The move is part of a long standing policy to provide highly trained forces for European defense.
Patricia Anne Joy and George A Otto Jr wed in St Josephs Emmitsburg with a ceremony led by Rev John Sullivan. Guests included family from Emmitsburg and Union Bridge, reception at Buchers Restaurant, couple to reside on Main Street Union Bridge. Joann Ann Forbes and John Wesley Lovelace Jr wed in Brunswick First Methodist as cascadind families look forward to Greenbelt home.
Elaine VanSant and Marion E. Thompson exchanged marriage vows on a Saturday evening in New Market with Rev. Vauthier officiating Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Warfield IV Elaine is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley VanSant He is the son of Mr and Mrs Noell Thompson of Winnsboro Louisiana Betty L Harp and Charles G Raymond wed in Myersville with Rev Stephen Raby officiating The bride wore antique blue satin and pink camellias in the bouquet The couple resides in Washington after employment at Andrews Air Force Base and Philco Corporation Frances R Putman and Jack Reynolds married September 3 at the Evangelical Lutheran parsonage in Frederick The double ring ceremony was led by Rev Dr W Garretson The couple resides on Military Road Eileen Marie Riordan mated with Donald Paul Skinner in Baltimore after Sept 5 ceremony in Baltimore and Saratoga Springs NY
Court notices list partial divorce and alimony bills for Patricia Brookey and Evelyn Keller with counsel fees, and absolute divorce for Jean Payne. Marriage licenses granted to Wilson Lowe and Eva Burdette. Property transfers show multiple deeds in Frederick County with nominal sums between spouses and families, including transfers to and from McNair, Hedges, and others.
The W. C. S. of Dickerson Methodist held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Martin Wisemen on Friday at the church. Many useful gifts were presented. Attendees included Mrs. Howard Roberson, Mrs. Frank Martin, Mrs. Orman Rippeon, Mrs. Emory Comer, Mrs. Harry Meem, Mrs. Ethel Baker, Mrs. Donald Roberson, Mrs. Donald Brooks, Mrs. Elwood Clagett, Mrs. P. S. Waddell, Mrs. W. K. Matthews Sr., Mrs. Harvey White, Mrs. Leonard Roberson, Mrs. Walter Poole, Mrs. Samuel Watts, Mrs. Flora Rhodes, Mrs. Eugene Johnson, Mrs. Edwin Matthews, Mrs. Iva Roberson, Mrs. John Fyffe, Mrs. Elmer Orme, Mrs. Mary H. Roberson, Mrs. Grace Gariner, Mrs. Andy Baughman, Mrs. W. K. Matthews Jr., Mrs. William Roberson, Mrs. Eflis Roberson, Mrs. James W. Holland, Mrs. Harvey Stottlemeyer, Miss June Carter, Emily Watts, Katherine Baker, Judith Matthews, Ellen Matthews, Linda Johnson, Donna Brooks, Master Glenn Clagett, and Curtis Baughman. Refreshments were served.
A church extension drive aims to raise $800,000 by November 22 to fund seven new sites 17 churches eight parsonages and training at Westminster Seminary. The Baltimore conference region includes Washington Baltimore and western Maryland plus parts of Virginia and Pennsylvania. Bishop Oxnam leads district meetings October 14 to November 3 with speakers Hunt and Lowe.
William E Graham and Sons Inc of Cleveland NC submitted the low bid around 622000 on the first of four projects to convert the Baltimore National Pike into a dual highway from Baltimore to Jug Bridge bids opened by the State Roads Commission Tuesday. The section is a three mile stretch from New Market to the Ijamsville Road as part of Maryland 1953 highway plans and the 12 year plan to connect the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line with Frederick area routes. Also notes Mountain City Temple Pythian Sisters held a meeting and future meeting planned with officers elected for October 14. Average American wage earner’s life expectancy rose by over four years in the past decade to 844 years.
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