Population changes in Frederick and surrounding Maryland counties
A MarylandUniversity of Maryland report shows Frederick county population declined by 1 477 between 1950 and 355 period with 1935 and 1950 levels at 60 814 and 62 251. 1951 to 1955 estimates show mixed gains and losses across neighboring counties with Montgomery leading growth and Washington and Carroll lagging. The county’s total personal income rose from 81.9 million to 97.1 million, per capita income ranking Frederick at 13th with 1 597, while Montgomery led at 2 230. The analysis notes farming dependence lowers per capita income and cautions on lingering lagging industries amid inflation and early 1956 outlook.
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Frederick County
Bureau of Business and Economic Hesearch
University of Maryland
Maryland
Carroll County
Washington County
Montgomery County
U. S
Frederick
Economy Balanced On High Teeter Board
Washington reports the economy sits on a high teeterboard as economists await its tilt. They forecast 1957 surpassing 1956 in real production and income with modest inflation. Last year’s output valued at 342 billion dollars, five percent above 1955, with most of the rise from higher prices. Credit eased slightly and price pressures eased, while autos and housing remain doubtful. Eisenhower cut down payments on government insured housing purchases.
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Washington
Yale
Eisenhower
New Car With 125 Miles Registered Is Damaged
A 1957 Pontiac two door sedan with 125 miles was wrecked on Ice Street Sunday afternoon. Hubert Edward Stanton 52 of Frederick drove into a fence and pole causing minor injuries and $600 damage. No charges were filed. MEAT HOUSE DESTROYED A farm meat house burned at Clyde Toomes farm south of Buckeystown. Firefighters confined the blaze to the outbuilding with about $500 damage.
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Castlenan
Alsam
Frederick
Austin W. Bell
Fourth Street
Junior Fire Company
Ice Street
Hubert Edward Stanton
Madison Street
Stanton
West South Street
United Fire Company
James Stockman
Staston
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Clyde Toomes
Calvin Jones
Buckeystown
Jock” Ringer
Carroll Manor
Ringer
Women celebrate birthdays at Dallas luncheon
A Dallas luncheon hosted by Mrs. J Mabry Thomas drew thirty women guests for a birthday tea. Invites teased that no one under seventy was allowed, showcasing a playful age theme.
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Dallas
Tex
J. Mabry Thomas
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Gulf Oil Corp
Frederick, Md
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