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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1955
Page
3
The notice lists establishment by the Great Southern Pig and Mfg Co in Frederick Maryland, address 26 North Court Street, phone number, and subscription rates. It records prices for single copies and prepaid periods, mentions the Stember Audit Bureau of Circulations, and notes second-class mail status.
Charles Kettering and Thomas Malthus are cited to argue that fear in politics and economy fades when daily tech like television air conditioning and cars grows. Past revolutions show overproduction, not scarcity, drives advancement. The piece notes public education fears may prove unnecessary as progress unveils answers.
The piece argues preparedness against atomic and hydrogen bombs amid world disarmament talks. It notes Harold Stassen's cabinet role to study disarmament, cites past WWII era lessons, and praises Eisenhower's stance on preparedness as deterrence while asking what disarmament truly means.
Wheat, corn, and barley prices listed with unit measures. Wheat price 37.00 per bushel, corn and barley quoted as 100 bu. Market data appears in compact a.m. or b.m. format with minimal context.
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Volumes dated April 1 2005 mention Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway Company selling its interest on the Frederick and Woodsboro Turnpike to BT Straters and Few M Motter. The fragmentary text describes a meeting of the Maccabees of the World, remarks by Knights Bennett, and a review of a temple class. The Gold Medal Bakery team defeated Blue Violets by 18 to 7 with Grove and Rowers noted. The House Air Club met and a paper on January is referenced.
Twenty years ago columns from The Neme April 1 report Guy RK Motter becoming postmaster of the Fredrico post office, succeeding Irving S. Biter. Fredrick Brick Works directors listed include J Walker Catts Robert Baumgardner William Creidig J W L Carty and Charles Mec Mathias. Philip Rebert Amherst College student returns home for spring vacation. County trout harvest notes small and large, largest measured 19.4 inches.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance church of Brunswick honored Melvin Thompson at a Rod and Gun Club dinner. A charter member and longtime church builder, he served as treasurer elder deacon and Sunday School superintendent for over 25 years before health limits.
The Wamems Guild of Grace Pleasant Hill church held its March meeting at Mrs A Grant Hooper Frederick on Monday night with 16 members present. Scripture reading sung by Mrs Evelyn Catsail followed by music by Mrs Mary Dutrow. Patricia Shuff led a program on The Cost of Christian Vocation with seven readers and an open discussion. The president Miss Louise Cecil led the business hour and plans for the Regional meeting at Clear Spring and a joint missionary meeting were announced with the next gathering set for April 25 at Miss Mary Gross’s home.
An Army pilot speaks of returning home from a week at a military post and the glow in the sky near the city, linking heaven to home and describing three wonders yet to be found there, then mentions a countersuit in a Wilmington legal case where Delaware Chemicals seeks over one million dollars and a counterclaim asks for 150000 and two million dollars.
Washington April 1 Retired railroad workers would gain from Rep NeWill S Hyde Md who introduced the Eves Retirement Act to correct hardships from the 1937 base period. The bill would use the 1924 1931 or 1940 1947 window whichever is greater and allow retirement after 40 years of service, aligning with modern policies.
The bill enacted by the State Legislature authorizes the Frederick County Commissioners to levy a tax to benefit nonprofit organizations. Introduced by the Frederick delegation, it aims to localize contributions from the courts to groups such as Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Five young harpists presented a varied program in Frederick with identical crowns and vivid encores. They performed transcriptions from Mendelssohn Debussy and Bach among others, highlighting five harps and a warm auditorium. The audience demanded encore pieces and praised the group’s vitality and substance.
Extensive social activities honored Hood College alumna Mrs. Frank Levering of Philadelphia during Coffman Chapel dedication week. Guests hosted by Hood officials and local families included Mrs. McCutcheon, Miss Motter, and Mr. Engle’s party. births, weddings, and bridge events noted among local residents visiting from nearby towns.
Among The Sick Miss Minnie V Kinna has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after observation. Mr Fred F Everhart entered the hospital Tuesday in treatment and is reported as improved. Ray Barter of Willow Run Mich was charged with manslaughter in the auto death at Olive Feister in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio and released from custody on $1,000 bond. State's Attorney Samuel W Barrick said the case would be delayed pending outcome of injuries to other drivers in the accident.
Thurmont couple Louise Null Humerich and Robert Humerich wed in St Ann's Episcopal Church with a double ring ceremony led by Rev Bernard A Jennings. Ann Tinney married Edgar Bert Didway in Lawton Oklahoma in a double ring rite at St John's Lutheran Church with plans to continue business in Frederick.
About 20 newsmen and broadcasters attended a dinner with Admiral Carney to discuss the Formosa crisis background. Some asynchronous accounts claimed he predicted mid April war or urged atomic bombs. Officials say no such predictions were made. the discussions centered on Communist forces, air battles, and potential U.S. intervention if Formosa bases faced attack.
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