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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1954
Page
2
A portrait of Grandma Moses at 94 reflects her impact on American taste. Her primitive, memory based paintings began after she was 77 and rheumatism struck, rising from a Hoosick Falls drug store display to New York acclaim. Prices for originals reach about 1500 dollars.
The FAO surveyed 60 members on a proposal for an annual world festival of trees to promote reforestation. Fifty seven members responded enthusiastically, noting vast potential for economic gains and political friendship alongside environmental benefits.
The September Grand Jury completed its work filing a long report after 19 days and 542 witnesses. It condemned the cocaine habit and open violations of drug laws, and criticized reckless automobile driving. The jury found 150 to 300 hogpens in the city foul and polluted water sources. Big Tuscarora creek showed pollution from hog pens and chicken houses, while Fishing Creek was in ideal condition. Produce on market showed turnips and sauerkraut late, tomatoes about 40 cents a bushel, peaches 50 cents to 1.20 a bushel. Henry Duffy, while harnessing a mule at Frederick City canning factors, was kicked in the chest with possible rib fractures. The Elks Club of Frederick City filed incorporation papers with Wilbur F. Duvall and others as incorporators.
Twenty Years Ago Of The News from Sept 28, 1934 notes no final word on toll abolition date for Point of Rocks and Brunswick bridges, with reports suggesting October 15. The Board of Aldermen awarded a winter coats contract to C Thomas Kemp for $30 4 enat and a reader letter criticizes Hauvers District election voting for illicit liquor interests. Milton Patterson Cumberland, governor of the 34th district, spoke on Rotary ideals at the weekly Rotary Club meeting.
Margaret Ann Howdershell and Homer W. Palmer were married at People's Church West Fourth Street with Rev. Crawford and Rev. Woodward officiating. The bride wore Chantilly lace with nylon net, veil, and carried a white Bible orchid. Attendants wore gold and blue gowns. reception on East Third Street. The bride taught music in Leesburg. groom employed at Camp Detrick and active in Youth For Christ. couple to tour northern states.
A full report on Heart Association activities was given by executive secretary Mrs Grace Butcher at a Monday night YMCA meeting. Donald B Rice presided as committee chairmen outlined next years outreach and a Frederick Fair booth plan. workers were assigned and attendance at the Maryland Heart Association meeting on October 12 discussed. Routine business was reviewed. Hearing Set for Robert Mayer Habeas Corpus in Eat Court October 1 at 11 a.m. Associate Judge Schnauffer signed the writ after Mayer claimed lack of counsel at his 1953 Baltimore city narcotics trial.
Four generations of the Naylor family are pictured from left to right. George C Naylor of Emmitsburg, George Wilbur Naylor Sr. of Taneytown, George Wilbur Naylor Jr. of Taneytown, and holding Sidney Ray Naylor aged 10 weeks.
Dr. Edwin Sponseller, longtime Frederick pastor and upcoming Greencastle church leader, addressed the Middletown Lions Club on Monday night blaming widespread Marxist influence in public and private schools. He urged listeners to rise above political chicanery, said integrity is eroding in education, and criticized leaders who refuse to take a stand as aiding both left and right.
William E. Gilroy explores the Old Testament as a study of human life and God’s meaning, linking personal faith with national history. He reflects on sacred witness, moral contrasts, and the pursuit of righteousness as guiding today’s affairs. The talk emphasizes the divine image in man and contrasts it with pagan idolatry, urging devotion to the way everlasting.
A reader asks if cotton can be brown. Answers note Russians reportedly developed natural colored fibers in red green blue and other colors though not yet on world markets. Other questions touch on George Washington and a 1798 episode, with playful or coded explanations. HFADS TRAINMEN MIAMI REACH reports P Kennedy reelected president without opposition of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
United States weighing a gradual pullback of six continental European divisions in favor of air power based defense. The plan, seen as a response to France's stance on European defense, anticipates potential shifts amid uncertain Paris policy and Moscow-Paris collaborations. Public debate over budget limits underscores a move away from large land forces toward aerial deterrence.
The NFL faces a 2.1 million anti trust suit in federal court here filed by Liberty Broadcasting trustee William J Rochelle Jr and nine clubs including the Bears Cardinals Browns Lions Packers Giants Steelers and Redskins. Bell notes settlement talks but says the league settles with no one. The report also covers European defense planning shift toward peripheral bases and massive retaliation policy with NATO realignment amid France’s parliamentary decisions.
The Watkins committee urges Senate censure of Senator McCarthy for scolding Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Zwicker at a New York hearing while sparing him for a prior on floor remark about Gen. George C. Marshall. It faults McCarthy for failing to appear before a 1951-52 inquiry and for harsh language toward committee members, and cautions on secret FBI data use. ELGIN REUNION: The Elgin clan met Sept. 19 at Merryland Tract Farmers’ Park for the 28th reunion with 63 relatives and nine visitors. officers elected and details listed. Next year’s gathering set for the third Sunday in September.
Paul Richards of the Baltimore Orioles announced the signing of Bill Gallivan of St. Paul Minnesota as a scout. Gallivan will oversee a midwestern territory for the American League club after scouting for Detroit and earlier for Brooklyn and Pittsburgh. He formerly pitched for Brooklyn and the Chicago White Sox in the early 1930s.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoy C. Lake announce the birth of their third child, a boy born Sept. 20 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, weighing 9 pounds 6 1/4 ounces. Various local residents report birthdays, relocations, military assignments, nursing appointments, and travel notes including Ezra W. Blank Jr. Navy service and plans after Newfoundland.
Among the sick Mrs Clyde Diaterman of Walkersville entered Frederick Memorial Hospital for surgery. Mr A C Smith of West South Street entered for surgery. Mr William J Miss of Frederick area involved in a weekend auto accident on US 40 at Singapore intersection admitted for injuries discharged. Frank Grimes of South Market Street admitted for medical observation and treatment. George T Schroeder Jr foreman for The Frederick Post reported recovering satisfactorily after surgery. Miss Jeanne Bussard near Buckeystown received trachea treatment in Baltimore and did not require hospitalization. Mrs Marshall O Green returned home on East Patrick Street after eye surgery in Baltimore hospital and is recovering.
The Lewistown P T A met September 21 with name tags as members arrived. President Mrs Charles Clem led the prayer and business, approving a $50 library book fund, time change to 7 30 p m, a donated 16 mm projector, and a November 12 bazaar. Miss Dora McGaha introduced the teachers and the evening ended with a social hour.
In Equity Court a decree grants Dewey B. Johnson of Thurmont an absolute divorce from Nellie G. Johnson, a non-resident. The plaintiff, represented by Manuel MM Weinberg, receives custody of a child and is ordered to pay costs.
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