Mt Airy Kiwanis Plans National Kids Day Parade and Band
Mt Airy Kiwanis, led by President Asa Watkins, plans the 1953 National Kids Day with a parade at 5 30 pm to the High School and a 7 43 pm concert by the U S Army Field Band conducted by Major Chester E Whiting on the high school grounds. Prizes award groups including costumes as locals raise funds to aid underprivileged area children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
Kiwanis
Frederick-Carroll
Asa Watkins
Mt Airy
U. S. Army
Lust
United Kingdom
Chester E. Whiting
Harvests in State Decline as Dry Weather Bites
State crop conditions show tobacco nearly finished with only a tenth left to harvest and winter cover crops being sown in Southern Maryland. Tomato harvests are nearly complete and canners rely on New Jersey and Pennsylvania stock while Western and central Maryland report local supplies. Sweet corn and late baby Jima beans harvests wrap up, worst drought areas need more rain, and Wicomico sweet potatoes yield well. Jonathan Grimes and Red Delicious apples harvested in Western Maryland, with Red and Golden on the Peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
University of Maryland
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Wicomico County
Jonathan
Grimes
Mrs Green Re-Elected President Of Garden Club
The September Taskers Chance Garden Club meeting at the president’s Rockwell terrace home elected new officers for two years. Mrs Theron D Green and vice president Mrs Claude Barrick retained their posts. new officers include Mrs Walter Crowther treasurer and Mrs Charles Smelser recording secretary. The fall flower show is set for September 25 at C Burr Artz Library with hours 1 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Mrs John A G Smith is show chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taskers Chance Garden Club
Theron D. Green
Rockwell Terrace
Walter Crowther
Charles Smith, Jr
Charles Smelser
Green
Claude Barrick
C. Burr Artz Library
John A. G. Smith
Mailbox to Talk Back in Air Mail Month Stunt
Detroit letter writers are told a downtown mailbox will be wired to speak from October 1 to 16. When a letter is deposited a voice will remind the writer of the advantages of air mail. The stunt is part of Air Mail Month proposed by the Common Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Air Mail
We Common Couneil
Mules and Farm Machinery Saved In Reformatory Fire
In Brethrensville Maryland a fire gutted one of four barns at the state Reformatory for Men early Tuesday. Thirteen mules and farm equipment were saved, but the interior and roof were ruined. An inmate noticed the blaze while feeding the animals. Investigators are probing the cause, with no sign linking it to weekend disturbances on Sept 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breathedsville
State Reformatory For
Reformatory
Cargo Fire Destroys Trailer Near Buckeystown
A deflated rear tire caused a tractor trailer to catch fire on Route 15, three miles south of Buckeystown, burning the trailer and its cargo. Merchandise valued at $70,000 and the trailer at $8,000 were destroyed. The truck, owned by Pilot Freight Carriers, was en route from Buffalo to Winston-Salem, driven by William C Thompson of Elkton. Firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours, using water from Buckeystown, with traffic halted for 20 minutes and some fence damage noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeystowe
Pilot Freight Carriers, Inc
Nationwide Trucking
Baltimore
William Calvin Thompson
Elkton
Buffalo
N.Y
Winston Salem
N C
Independent Hose Company
Hyattstown Volunteer Company
Buckeystown
Melvin
Reeder
Police Investigate Two Recent Local Robberies
City police continue an investigation into two Friday night robberies by the same suspects. Frederick Paint and Glass on North Market was robbed of cash from a register totaling $2. Nothing was taken from the American Legion Home on East Church. Entry was gained by removing a pane of glass at the rear, allowing burglars to release rocks and open windows. An attempted entry at the Legion Home to pinball machines failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Lecion
Coleman Seeks Immediate Trial On Two Complaints
Thurmont man Francis S Coleman faces two information charges for assaulting state troopers Hiram Brown and Donald A Tucker during an attempt to arrest him on a false pretense charge at Gail and Smith Feed Company. Coleman, jailed, requested an immediate trial and waived grand jury confinement.
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Cyrent
Thurmont
Vna
Tum
Airs
Charles A. Price
Francis S Coleman
Hiram Brown
Donald A. Tucker
Gail and Smith Feed
Coleman
Miss Hartman and Ingling Youth Win Scholarships
Miss Hartman daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hartman trait avenue and Mr and Mrs Carl Ingling near Libertytown were named for scholarship and character. The Ingling youth is co editor of The Script and active in activities while Hartman is senior class president at St Johns and basketball team member. Photo by Dick Wachter. President Foster presided at the meeting. Two new members John Happy Johnny Yufall and Robert Cromer were inducted by Dr Norman Osborne past president of the Hagerstown club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hartman
Robert Hartman
Trait Avenue
Carl Ingling
Libertytown
Ingling
St Johns
Dick Wachter
Foster
John “Happy Johnny
Yufall
Robert Cromer
Norman Osborne
Hagerstown
Frederick Optimist Club
St. John’s High School
H. C. Foster
Frederick Club
Mary Catherine Hartman
Carl , Ingling, Jr
H. R. Patton
Republican Women Of County Lunch And Lay Future Plans
Frederick County GOP women met at the Hotel Frederick to re-elect a president and hear Assistant Attorney General Charles Mathias describe duties. They endorsed a vigorous campaign effort and discussed club growth. 32 delegates will attend the State Federation meeting in Baltimore. A birthday Eisenhower dinner is planned for October 14 at Peter Pan Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
GOP
Hotel
Frederick
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Emmett R. Bowlus
State Federation of
GOP Women
Helen Remsburg
Hilda B. Croghan
Alice Frailey
Emmitsburg
Edna Buhrman
Lewistown
Delia Albaugh
Bowlus
Baltimore
Maryland
Montgomery County
Frostburg
State Federation
Charles McC. Mathias
Edward Bellings
Mathias
Francis Bacon
Daniel Dulaney
General Assembly
Baltimore City
Mathas
Maryland Heir Seeks Property Link After San Francisco Quake
A writer recalls a grandfather who perished in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and asks if the deceased man may have owned Maryland property to which the writer could be heir. Another reader seeks patenting and marketing advice for an egg vending machine in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Maryland
Mathias
Rollins
DeWitt Hyde
John M. Butler
J. Glenn Beall
Senator Beall
Religions Of World At Toastmasters Meeting
The Frederick Toastmasters Club convenes its first fall bimonthly meeting at 6 p m tonight at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Theme is Religions of the World with speeches by Ted Hayward J Harold Hooper and James McSherry. Joe Lebhert leads topics. Francis J Connolly is master evaluator. guest critic John R Fitzpatrick attends. one new member Robert D Owen will be inducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ted Hayward
J. Harold Hooper
James McSherry
Joe Lebhert
Francis J. Connolly
John R. Fitzpatrick
Robert D- Owen
Detergent Demonstration To Feature NECA Meeting
North End Civic Association plans a Thursday evening event at Staley Park field house to demo modern laundry use with a washing machine and real clothes in real water. Two models from a detergent maker will host a short skit while NECA offers a door fee incentive of twenty five cents per attendee to boost turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-End Civic Association
Staley Park
NECA
Deeds Recorded For Several Properties In Area
A Clerk's office entry notes Catechn Construction Company sold to Clarence F Speak Jr property on Redwood avenue for about 9500. Mr and Mrs Charles E Smith sold to Mr and Mrs J Donald Stoner property on Route 32 in Emmit Gardens near Eramitsburg for about 9500. Margaret S Downey sold to Howard N Pearl a two acre tract with improvements in New Birduny for about 9300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catechn Construction Company
Hic
Clarence F. Speak, Jr
Redwood Avenue
Charlex E. Smith
J. Donald Stoner
Emmit Gardens
Eramitsburg
Margaret S Downey
Howard N. Pearl
New Birduny
Washington Street School Parents Seek Safer Play Areas
At a Monday PTA meeting Washington Street School parents urged fencing of both playgrounds and an underpass over Madison Street to protect students, noting fourth to sixth graders cross the busy street daily. A committee led by Dr. Noel Gross will press officials for the project, amid prior opposition to the street extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Madison Street
Noel Gross
Denver Shook
John Fox
Austin Trout
Thomas O'Hara
South End
Schroeder to Attend Fort Meade Meade Meeting Meade
Harry O. Schroeder former Maryland Masons grand master and Mrs. Schroeder will attend the first state wide National Sojourners meeting at Fort George G. Meade on Friday evening September 25. Col. William G. Caldwell leads arrangements for a capacity 300 at Club 3000 with Lt Col. Miller noting reservations. Lt. Richard W. Worthington recalls the five Maryland Sojourner chapters as the Army band directed by Maj. Chester E. Whiting performs a one hour concert before dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry O. Schroeder
Maryland Masons
Richard W. Worthington
USN
Maryland
U.S. Army Field Band
Chester E- Whiting
Aberdeen
Baltimore
Camp Detrick
Edgewood Arsenal
Fort Meade
Col. Caldwell
Miller
E. Crumm
Afr&d
William H. Triplett
W. Plummer
H. Hoffman
John G. Volz
Jesse 7. Nicholas
Joseph Schwimer
Elmler R. Bokesch
Bokesch
Wiliam W. Eakins
Francis Scott Key Camp
Eakins
Everett £. Champlin
Carl L. Hansen
Warren F. Pippin
Robert Riddiemoser
Mt. Airy
Col. Champlin
Heroes
Capt. Schwimer
Boy Gets Another Chance at Juvenile Court
A year old youth caught stealing $10 from Bussard's filling station in Monrovia was placed under the court's jurisdiction and released to his parents. He said he took the money to go to the movies. the judge noted $10 is not necessary for such plans. The filling station owner had hidden on the property after hours and confirmed the theft. The judge urged parental responsibility in controlling children. A Brunswick girl, previously confined to a youth home, was committed to the state training school after taking several articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bussard
Monrovia
Patrick M. Schnauffer
Humphrey Sees No Change to Tax Plans This Year
Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey said the 10 per cent income tax cut will occur at year end as scheduled and no renewal of the excess profits tax is sought. He warned cautious defense spending amid the Russian threat and a real possibility of an atomic Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Humphrey
The
American Bankers Association
State Projects Are Approved in Maryland 1955 Plan
The State Planning Commission backed a 1955 capital program totaling 9.77 million for state institutions. Major allocations include 1.865 million for the University of Maryland and 1.675 million for the State Department of Education. Projects cover Calvert Hall renovations, a journalism building, and annexes, plus new facilities at Morgan State and Princess Anne, with multiple department-wide improvements and a remark on a pending medical committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
State Planning Commission
James G. Rennie
University of Maryland
College Park
Maryland State College
Princess Anne
State Department of Education
Department of Mental Hygiene
Department of Correction
Health Department
Department of Welfare
Department of State Forests and Parks
Morgan State College
Maryland Workshop For
Education Department
Bowie
Frostburg
Salisbury
Towson
Pullen Speaks at Convocation at Hood College
Dr. Thomas G. Pullen Jr the Maryland state superintendent delivers the convocation address to open Hood Colleges 61st academic year in Brodbeck Hall. Honorary degree will be awarded to Gertrude B Hoy Hood alumna and missionary to China and Japan. Freshman Week continues as upperclassmen register for fall courses and seniors return for fall registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Pullen, Jr
Maryland
Miss Hoy
Japan
Wayne C. Neely
Andrew G. Truxal
William and Mary College
Columbia University
Marine Corps
Pullen
Martinsville
Hampton
Newport News
Catonsville
Talbot County
Pulien
Commission On International Education Reconstruction
White House
Hood
Maryland Governor Hails Eisenhower Policy In Russia Stand
Governor Theodore McKeldin praised the Eisenhower administration in a Columbus Rotary speech for plain talking on Russia and diplomacy free of deception. He credited Dulles with maturity in policy, noted gains abroad, and urged tariff adjustments as war production scales down toward a stronger U S economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus. C. U
Theodore R. McKeldin
Maryland
Eisenhower
Russia
State Dulles
Columbus
Dulles
West
Konrad Adenauer
Germany
McKeidin
Adenauer
Letters Issued In Orphans Court For Dean And Bowers
Letters of administration granted in Orphans Court to Mrs Caihenne D Bowers and James H Dean for their mother Mrs Alice R Dean Frederick. Heirs include the son and two daughters with about 40000 reported. Herbert E Neighbors of Emmitsburg probated will leaving estate to children David L Helen L Ruth E and Margaret E Neighbors. Son named executor. Will dated Sept 5 1951 witnessed by George L Wilhide and Frank W Weant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caihenne D. Bowers
James H. Dean
Alice R. Dean
Frederick
Herbert
Neighbors
Emmitsburg
David L. Helen L
Ruth E
Margaret E. Neighbours
George L. Wilhide
Frank W. Weant
Humpback Bridge Contract Awarded to M J Grove
The State Roads Commission awarded the Route 1 bridge project at the Frederick Carroll county line to M J Grove Lime Co for 8181 585. The low bid came from the local firm among 11 bidders in August. The new steel I beam bridge will span 40 feet three times. Removal of the existing bridge over Little Pipe Creek will be done under a separate contract. Frederick and Carroll counties will share costs under an agreement with the commission. Approach work not included in the contract, to be carried out separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Frederick and
Carroll County
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Roads Commission
Little Pipe Creek
Frederick
Carroll Counties
Commission
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Frederick High School
Felon Wall
Barbara Thomas
Barbara Kaufman
Sha'tes Gaver
Hathe Snyder
Helen Hall
Key
Brat Sykes Gaver
Parkway
Hattie Smee
Raytown
Vic Wilford Lo Kaufman
Center Street
Vins Gaver
Willam
Grant Place
Sniders Pacente
Russell L. Snyder
North Market Street
Religions of World
PTA
Mrs. Schroeder
Meade
Thomas G. Pullen
McKeldin
M. J. Grove
W. S.C
Buckerstonun
W. S. Co.mes
C. E. Main
Main
Elia Kreig
Rodney Kelly
Annie Poole
God
Charles Moore
George Hildebrand
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