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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1954
Page
2
Herman Ficker of the Library of Congress estimates the U S cost of the last three wars since 1917 at 677 billion dollars. The figure covers hostilities, interest on debt, and veterans costs. It asks what good might have been achieved if two thirds of a trillion had been spent for peace to improve humanity and living standards.
The Frederick County Ministers Association met at Zion Lutheran Church in Middletown. Rev. Dr. Abdel Ross Wertz spoke on World Council of Churches assembly outcomes noting youth voices and women's leadership, urging spiritual unity not church union. He cited four core facts: Christ’s centrality, biblical authority, apostolic heritage, and Christianity’s uniqueness.
Defect In Standards notes heart trouble rises in affluent nations, while underprivileged countries show lower incidence. The Second World Congress on Cardiology in Washington cites high living as a major killer, with high fat diets as chief fault and calls for education and targeted treatments.
Norvell Best argues against political selection of Maryland’s state symbols and favors the Small Mouth Bass as the state fish. He notes historical nonpartisan choices for the state bird and flower and criticizes appointing a fish by politicians. The letter highlights unity over party lines in choosing symbols.
In a Michigan State College address Nixon urged Adlai Stevenson to offer constructive alternatives to Eisenhower policies. He rebutted Stevenson’s criticisms, urging clarity on whether he supports or opposes Korea policy, Indochina events, EDC, and postwar strategy. A Colts Rams game broadcast airs locally on WEMD Sunday at 2 pm.
Thomas A. Hoffman fireman third class of Frederic Maryland to return to Norfolk aboard the light cruiser Roanoke from duty with the U S Sixth Fleet. Dr Leon A Kochman of Baltimore was speaker on arthritis at the Frederick County Medical Society meeting Tuesday night at Peter Pan Inn.
Mt Airy town council offered a 200 reward for the arrest and conviction of the arsonist who burned five Main Street business houses on September 17. Builders in the business district must obtain a permit from the council. Lakin and Miller plan extensive mill improvements near Burk Erstown on the Monocacy to power a 50 to 100 barrel per day operation. A pipe connects the Junior engine house to the Market Street sewer. A new gutter is being installed at A J Eichelberger’s grocery at Third and Market. The Frederick audience packed the reopening of Miss Bob White, the comedy opera, at the theater. Lester Smith, junior fire company foreman, asks members to report to the engine house to inspect an attachment on the spider reel for quick response to alarms.
Twenty years ago items note the arrest of Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the Lindbergh kidnapping case and the claim he received the ransom. Roscoe FE Roderick receives the DeMolay Legion of Honor at the Masonic Temple. A Park Way Church of God Sunday school room project is finished and M J Grove Lime Company lands a bridge contract on the Burkittsville Middletown road for 53842.50.
W S King explains 1954 amendments expand eligibility for survivors of workers who died between June 1940 and September 1950. Fully insured status can apply after about a year and a half of work, with revisions limiting early benefits and lump-sum payments. Survivors including aged widows, widowed mothers and children, and dependent parents may apply by September 1956.
The Automobile Club of Maryland campaigns for legislation to protect and preserve the state's $500 million investment in new roads. J. T. Alexander, AAA Frederick branch manager, says the plan benefits taxpayers and road users by preventing curbside development that could degrade road capacity and regional impact. Deeds recorded in the Clerk's office show several property transfers around Urbana, Second Street in Frederick, Rosemont Avenue, Emmitsburg, Bartonsville, Buckeystown, and Buckerstown with prices ranging from about $4,000 to $36,000.
Miss Freda Hagan won first place for her rendition of Ka han Street Song at the talent show sponsored by the Associated Women of the Farm Bureau during the county wide Family Night and covered dish supper in Walkersville. Freda will represent Frederick County at the state contest in Baltimore on October 21. William Krantz and Robert Fry won second for their trumpet duet Ida and Dotta Polka. Barbara Seibert, Mrs Merr Duvall from Walkersville, gave the third place piano solo The Petite Waltz. Richard Wirts of Burkittsville performed a pantomime All In A Lifetime. Judges were Mrs Ray Smith Mrs David Young and Wilbur Smith.
Washington reports detail how the United States nearly lost the hydrogen bomb, with emphasis on the role of Dr. Edward Teller and Senator Brian McMahon. The time the book portrays Secretary and scientists clashed over disclosure rules and the need for executive cooperation with Congress to prevent a catastrophe.
A 1954 Frederick playground season report urges a permanent East Church Street playground, a small colored children’s area, a park study between East Sixth and Fifth streets, and a city wide push for a new municipal pool. Proposals call for expanded recreation facilities, improved water and toilet access at parks, extended Linden Hills land use, and a year round citywide program coordinated with churches and schools.
Miss Beatrive P. Fahnestock wed George E. Barthlaw at 32 South Jefferson street on Friday evening. The bride, foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Himes, wore a turquoise calate dress with red rose corsage. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Hey Barthlow, works at Ox Fibre Brush Co. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Morgan in the presence of the groom's mother Mrs Marty Barthiow. The couple will reside with the groom's parents.
Collateral forfeitures dominated the session before Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr. in Peoples Court. Names include James Guither Baltimore reckless driving Steiner Hall 26.45. William W Beaman Jr Baltimore passing on right Braddock Mountain 45. Sid William L Horn Baltimore passing on a hill Knonville 11.45. Howard H Daffin Baltimore passing on a curve Braddock Mountain 11.45. Jay W Tarmon Easton exceeding 40 in truck Braddock Mountain 26.45. George E Mehaffie North Rentz street exceeding 20 North Market 6.44. Lewis E Glaser Hancock exceeding 7000 Maryland 26 16.45. Paul F Hamman Burr Hill improper passing Steiner FOIL 11.45. Marion D Carmack East Sixth Street failure to stop at Peart and Jefferson 6.45. Paul W Droneburg RFD 2 Frederick exceeding 30 in Urbana 11.45. State Troopers R T Storer Rabert Vivir Donal Bowser and Ob W Hardy made arrests.
Mt Airy public school teachers and Calvary Methodist Church Sunday school staff were entertained at a September 16 dinner in Calvary’s social hall. Rev W DeWitt Dickey presided, with remarks by Prof J L Starkey and introductions of both school faculties. A program of group singing followed a turkey dinner served by the Willing Workers.
The Frederick Zonta club opened its fall activities with a special dinner and business meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel led by president Mrs. Ken Hersperger. Miss Ethel Northam read the collect and plans were unveiled for Frederick's delegation to the Zonta District 11 meeting in Philadelphia with Miss Mary Rhoads as delegate and Mrs. Hersperger as alternate.
The Frederick County Association for Mentally Retarded Children will hold its first fall meeting at the YMCA in the directors room on Thursday at eight. Ellsworth Magaha will preside. Discussion will cover National Retarded Children's Week November 4 to 23 and the potential Boston convention October 21 to 23 with possible local delegates. The meeting is open to anyone in the city or county interested in the work for rewarded children.
Overnight charges docketed by the city police include Alvie F. Stine of RFD 2 Keymar for non support via warrant and hearing summons by Officer King. Harry L. Lake of East Sixth Street held on a trespass warrant by Officers Narzes and Muehne r, held under S250. Russell C. Kidd and Rivard L. Hothman of RED 3 Frederick summoned by Officer Mossburg for exceeding 30.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced new daily schedule changes to take effect next Sunday as daylight saving time ends. The update affects train times across routes, with adjustments planned to maintain service continuity during the time change.
A counterclaim and request for dissolution of an injunction have been filed in Equity Court by Fountain Rock Lime and Brick Company Inc against Earl J. Cline. The firm alleges Cline acted as owner of weigh scales and other property, breached a proposed lease, leased land, and profited from contracts while without a documented agreement, seeking dissolution of the injunction and damages. Also note personal notices from Frederick area residents and local visits.
Mrs. A. M. Wasilifsky of St. Joseph's High School Emmitsburg will headline the Soroptimists dinner with a talk on An Emmitsburg Family takes Summer Course at a Canadian University. She will share her Canadian summer and experiences of her family allí.
Among the ill Rev Dr Nevin E Smith pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Church Hanover PA underwent surgery at Hanover General Hospital his condition today satisfactory Mrs Bertie M D Salter West Church Street major surgery Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore last Saturday getting along nicely Mr George Kessler Rockwell Terrace patient Frederick Memorial Hospital since September 4 underwent surgery Monday morning reported improving The Amvets Auxiliary Post November 12 held its regular monthly meeting September 13 25 members attended Catherine Hoffmann presided A letter of appreciation read from Newton D Baker Veteran s Hospital for the dirty bags received from the Auxiliary discussion planned aid to needy children and later action to be decided A note of appreciation sent to Edwin F Nikirk for his help Rummage sale planned Blue box won by Hazel Nikirk cake donated by Mrs Nikirk won by Eleanor Smith adjourned and refreshments served
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