Press Summary Card for 1955 April 2 Frederick Gazette
Publication notice from a Frederick Maryland weekly, Great Southern Pig and Mfg Co. details pricing and circulation. Subscription rates listed: single copy 3 cents. monthly and quarterly prepaid options. annual rate $4.00. Mailing and post office classification noted. Saturday edition dated April 2 1955.
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Great Southern Pig. & Mfg
North Court St
Frederick
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Fredrick
Stable U S prices Persist Across Three Monthly Readings
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the consumer price index at 1143 for three straight months, signaling stable living costs in large cities. Analysts say small fluctuations aren’t significant without a sustained trend, with a two year range of 1134 to 1154. The outlook suggests dollars will buy similarly six months ahead, encouraging saving for big purchases while not delaying for lower prices.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics 11
United States
Car Theft Precautions Warn Drivers In Public Notice
Police warn that wrap around windshields and larger window areas in newer cars increase visibility for prowlers. Burglaries from automobiles are rising, often due to careless operators. Do not leave valuables in sight, lock doors, don’t leave keys in the car, and report suspicious loiterers to police.
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One Automobile Association
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
In 1905 edition brief notes report railway officials guiding Riversville expansion onto Main street, the Independent Drill Association accepting first play for next season, Rev Alpert of Cumberland delivering a lecture on Darkest Manfind, a George Eno Smith solo, and multiple fires in South Washington County areas. Municipal taxation reassessment demand grows amid debates on rates and governance.
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the News
Independent Drill Association
The
Frederick Dramatic Club
Ity
Alpert
Cumberand
George Eno
Simith
Wauntams
Washington
Herbberger
Whan
Gota
Selection of a site for the Citizens Truck Campus
Twenty Years Ago notes report the school board announcing a site selection for the Cit izens Truck Campus. The Frederick County Hood Choir sold movie tickets for The Scarlet Pumper Net, raising about $40 per chairmen Mrs. Clifford M. Yinger and Mrs H. Lavier Michael. Parkway Church of Gow held second anniversary services well attended.
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Frederick County
Groves-Gernen Wedding at New Jerusalem Church
Miss Margaret Gerken and Mr Harry Roger Graves joined in a double ring ceremony at New Jerusalem Church in a 4 p.m. March 26 wedding. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, wore a white satin gown with net aureole and lilies of the valley bouquet. Attendants included Mrs James W. Molmar and Miss Elizabeth King. After the ceremony a large reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in Williamsport. the bride is a William and Mary graduate and the groom a Temple graduate.
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Vienna Presbyterian Church
Michael Kretsinger
Lovattsville
Bayard Hedrick Jr
Vienna
H. John Gerkeney
James W. Molmar
Elizabeth King
Hampton
Sarah Jane Blakemore
Louisville
Joyce Brown
Herbert Lauderbach
Philadelphia
James Butler
Spring Lake
James Folmar
Dayton
Carl J. Gerken
Lovellsville
Hame
Eisenhower Spending Weekend At His Home
President Eisenhower arrived in Gettysburg Pennsylvania for a weekend at his country home. Tourists gathered near the battlefield as he rode from Washington with his mother in law Mrs John Smond and George F Allen an official in the Truman era. Mrs Eisenhower had reached the farm earlier. The group planned a Monday return to Washington.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Isenhower Teas
Washington
John Smond
George F. Allen
Truman Administration
Allen
Ani
Funeral notices and bridge fire disrupt Frederick area
In Frederick County Maryland a woman named Virginia Murph of Greenfield appears among sick Mys and is confined at home after a hospital visit. A timber bridge over the Warsing Station road near Cloppers Station in Gaithersburg was damaged and closed after a field fire weakened the base. Firefighters from Gaithersburg Rockville Hyattsville and surrounding towns extinguished the blaze that briefly halted rail traffic. A memorial note mentions Mr Kenneth Harris and Bethea Ricks Hastian.
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Mys
Virginia Murphs
Greenehelf
Crricalls
Price Gemees
Hesmtal Cheyeryoo
Frederick County
Retter Smarth
Aishlmer
Yah Hess Alps Planetarets
Ferdale Street
Kenongton
Bethea
Raul Trap Tur
Warsing Station
Baltimore & Olina Rairoad
Cloppers Station
Gaithershurt
Ina
Contral
Sad
iGarthersburg
Rackyne
Hyattstown
Lastanseille
Tea for Research Personnel at Detrick Officers Club
More than 21 wives of Research personnel entertained at the Officers Club tea at Camp Detrick. Hostesses included Mrs. Edwin Y Hill and wives of division chiefs. Guests at the refreshments table included several named matrons. Also noted are residents returning from Florida, a birth announcement in Frederick Memorial Hospital, and Col. F Lester Smith visiting his brother George J. Smith in Frederick.
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Detrick
Camp Detrick
Edwin Y. Hill
Carl R. Brewer
Wiliam & Hinshaw
Riley D Howreynicht
Minarik
Robert Porter
John’ Hayes
John Schwab
Lenny
Tre Why Smith
Emmitsburg Women's Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Emmitsburg Club met at Mrs Charles Harner's home for its monthly session discussing furniture selection and family needs. President Mrs Robert G Fitez reviewed a trip to Victor Sulien Sanatorium Sabillasville and members prepared to serve as library-helpers. next gathering slated at Mrs O 4H Stinson's home on Thursday April 14.
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Emmitsburg
Charles Harner
Harner
Robert G. Fitez
Victor Sulien Sanatorium
Sabillasville
John M. Roddy
Charles Fuss
B. P. Ogle
George Eyster
Lewis Higbee
Louise Sebold
Frederick
Paul Beale
Carrie Hart Tel
John White
Stinson
Penitence Pardon and Pegre cantata at Trinity Lutheran
Taneytown reports Maunder cantata Penitence Pardon and Pegre to be sung by the senior Choir at 7 36 p m Sunday in Trinity Lutheran Church with soloists Jane Gilds Phyllis Smith Henry Reindel and a long list of soprano alto and bass roles. Also notes Gand Friday service at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church noon to 2 pm and Tenebrae chant by Mount St Marys Schola Cantorum at St Johns Westminster with Rev Shaum presiding and multiple chanters and devotions. Also mentions a future Baltimore service and Far-reaching notes on rematch talks in boxing and a stray Idaho remark and vast 1460s tract.
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Taney Town
Pegre
J. H. Maunder
Trinity
Lutheran Church
Jane Gilds
Phyllis Smith
Henry Reindel
Smpranos
Pearl Bolinger
Manmi Dodrer
Mary Ellen Foeser
Eleanora Kiser
Waneta Reeve
Ethel Withide
Mary Clingan
Edith Jessallus
Oneida Skiles
Arlene Naylor
Evelyn Withide
Masine Bowers
Shirley Koons
Melba Fair
Charlotte Bollinger
Jenois
Herbert Bowers
03 Hess
Walelace Reindollar
George Nayior
Elbert Crum
James Farr
Emmitsburg
Schota Cantorum
Mount St Mary's Seminary
David W. Shaum
St Jon's Catholic Church
Westminster
John J Murphs
Wil
Jesus Christ
Root
Gardealla
Joseph Youngs
Vas
Davie Young
Westminnster
Anthony Diangims
Basser Mur
John Butcher
Olerame
Thomas Caraluzza
Tonald Keating
D Joseph Doe
Charles Sibieuter
CSS Qomtr Vuehnel
Baltimore
Palestrina
Villonia
Publication Could Avoid Another American Debacle
Washington column by David Lawrence argues government officials and the press shared blame for not warning the public about looming war risks before Pearl Harbor. It cites Sumner Welles and Eisenhower era practices, warns against suppressing military buildup details, and urges responsible speculation to avert another disaster.
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David Lawrence
Washington
United States
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Sumner Welles
Eisenhower
Tus
Mr. Welles
Igch
Welles
Navy
Admiral Carney
Naval Operations
Matsu
Quemoy Islands
Admiral Carey
Far East
Congress
Ingle
General Marshall
Wr Eisenhower
Army
Carney
America
Donger
Kefauver
Union Bridge Notes School Team Wins Sportsmanship Award
Union Bridge reports the Elmer A. Wolfe High School junior class won the sportsmanship award for behavior and neatness during basketball tournaments. Also notes social visits, Easter sunrise service April 10, Good Friday service April 8, yearbook sale at Wolfe School with blue and silver colors, and other local updates.
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Union Bridge
Elmer A. Wolfe High School
Elsioe
Howard Gray
Eugene Zander
Washington
Vernon Gladhill
Upton Gladhill
Damascus
Ennion Bridge
Church of the Brethren
Lutheran Church
Elmer A. Walfe
Wolfe's
Hilary Broadwater
University Hospital, Baltimore
Harney Fire Company dedication guest speaker announced
Governor Theodore R. McKheidin will speak at the Harney Fire Company dedication ceremony set for 1 30 p m June 11. A lent service was held at St Paul's Church Thursday at 7 30 p m with a catechetical class to meet Saturday at 1 p m Sunday school at 9 a m and Sunday Communion at 10 a m Easter program by the primary team at 3 30 p m Easter Sunday. Several local residents celebrated weddings and visits noted with relatives and friends.
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Harvey Wantz
Lillie Moser
Ralph Harver
Greenville
Henry Sprankle
Amond Hess
Atr
Russell Wantz Jr
Misa Esther Vaughn
Franklin Fleagle
Thurmont
Ruth Redinger
Western Maryland College
Nevin Redinver
George Clahaugh
Waller Kump
Robert L. McDonald
York
Getts
Walter Tambert Hagerstaun
Ruth Snider
Samuel Snider
Samuel Vicentine
Annie MO Warner Hospital
Gettysbiig Pn
Nellie Vorninastar
Harry Sprankle
St Faults Church
Dairy Herd Averages Up In Frederick County DHIA Meet
Frederick County dairy herds in the Dairy Herd Improvement Association reported higher butterfat averages than national and state figures at the DHIA annual meeting. Dr G A Beck highlighted local gains, noting 9.566 pounds butterfat vs 9.100 nationally and 6.800 state. The day featured awards for producers over 300 pounds butterfat, with multiple local names listed, plus reports on new directors and staff.
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Fredericks County
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
G. A. Beck
Department of
Animal Husbandry
University of Maryland
Frederick County
United Brethren Church
DHIA
Beck
Fae Marland
Spring Cattle Sale Near Charles Town Records High Totals
Fora Dat Farms of Claymont Court near Charles Town West Virginia held a spring sale of fifty one Herefords nine bulls and forty three heifers grossing 345,915 with an average 3883 per head Top prices went to J Glenn Brown Blakeley Farm near Charles Town for PDF Star Destiny 37th and PDF Reg Snaith sold with her calf for 2000 Buyers from Estwood Farm Prieirs Y Brook thet Sabot Va and others attended including West Virginia University Wardensville Clarksville and more.
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Claymont Court
Charles Town
W. Va
J. Glenn Brown
Blakeley Farm
Destiny
Reg Snaith
Zaim Ripert
Claamont Court
C. Ryans
Estwood Farm
Clarksville
Ryemann
Vew
Freedom
Glendale Farm
McGraw
Miss Doris Jones Settles in Frederick Schools
A fragment recounts Doris Jones, ten, who moved from Salt Lake City to Frederick with family. She voices independent views on local schools, liking the larger, friendlier classrooms and capable teachers in Frederick. The piece mixes reminiscence, civic notes, and local color topics.
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Doris Jones
Frederick
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Lake School
Business in Baltimore area posts gains in 1955 sales
The Fifth District Federal Reserve Bank reported a 4 percent increase in dollar volume for department stores in the Baltimore metropolitan area over the prior year’s week. For the four weeks ending March 28, sales ran percent higher than 1954, with 1955 sales up 5 percent for the same period. A note mentions a social guest list and a storm related to a family event near Saw Wild Geese.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank
Baltimore
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Happy Johnny" Zulall
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