Four The News front page teaser April 13 1955
Frederick Md newspaper item lists subscription rates and office details for The News. It notes prices for single copies and prepaid periods, with publishing and mail handling specifics. The page includes address, phone, and circulation bureau information for readers seeking subscriptions.
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Claims For Pay Jump Sharply In Maryland
Unemployment benefit claims in Maryland rose sharply last week to 7,077 from 5,515 the prior week, with seasonal and benefit-year factors cited by the State Employment Security Department. Cambridge saw the heaviest rise outside Baltimore, as oysters and seasonal layoffs affect unemployment. Payments totaled 11,986 last week, $284,771, the lowest since November 1953, with earlier weeks showing higher figures. A note on a Brunswick, Maryland airman appears in the same item.
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State Department of Employment Security
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Crisfield
Cambridge
Employment Security Department
Iowest
ESB
Homemaker Club Discusses Plans For Frederick County
In Ijamsville the Homemaker's Club discussed a planned program for Frederick County during a meeting at Mrs Walter England's home presided by newly elected president Mrs Lemuel Breckenridge. Attendance, readings, and a May health department tour were noted along with a report on Hood College activities and local public meeting announcements.
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Ijamsville Club
Frederick County
Beatrice Fehr
Ijamsvile
Walter England
Lemuel Breckenridge
Albert Burdette
East
Frederick
Six Examples of Leadership Style by Eden and Churchill
Six examples set by Sir Anthony Eden from his predecessor Sir Winston Churchill form the basis of leadership in politics and business. The traits include unwavering resolve, endurance beyond fervor, a clear political vision, problem grasp with core focus, magnanimity, and humor rooted in language mastery.
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Britain
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Nation
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Rise Of Bank Robberies Prompts FBI Conference Plan
The FBI schedules about a hundred two to flare conferences across the country in April and May to curb a surge in bank robberies and related crimes. Since 1950 robberies rose from 100 to 307, with total bank crimes including burglaries and embezzlement climbing to 517. J Edgar Hoover calls for coordinated efforts among local officials prosecutors judges banks and insurers to heighten enforcement. A $305 243 hold up of Chase Manhattan Bank in New York quickened the campaign. Also notes New Market baseball practice at 5 45 pm Thursday at the diamond.
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Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Columns April 13 1905
A fire at the Ox Fibre Works was thwarted by a watchman and sprinklers. Postmaster Vernon W Nicodemus appointed at Monrovia. Young Seabrights baseball team formed for ages 10 to 13 with listed lineup. A dog killed 35 of 75 sheep. barn and contents destroyed in a storm near Emmitsburg. Also notes 20 and 35 years ago events including Hoover visit, war protest, and a long anniversary celebration with family details.
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Hilltop House and NPS Push Harpers Ferry Revival
Betty Sullivan reports Hilltop House in Harpers Ferry changes hands to D D Kilham who plans restoration and new use as a resort with a 100 seat dining room and theatrical season. National Park Service eyed for a federal park area. development aims to revitalize the town’s tourism and infrastructure amid a decayed downtown.
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Local Hospital News Briefs From Frederick Area
Among the sick list Mrs Louise V Lininser of West South street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a fall near South and Burck streets. Other updates note Mrs Carroll Sigarose Thurmons convalescing at home, Treasurer James H Falk improving from jaundice, Mrs Robert E Clapp Sr medical patient at Frederick Memorial, and Mr Wood B Anders in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial. Also listed are Constance Wingett injured in a car crash now at Frederick Memorial, Lilpan Bell medical patient, Rose Mane and Mildred Gouker recovering from tonsil surgeries, Artie E Myers back home improving, and Magella Hersnberser at George Washington University Hospital.
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Rockwell Terrace
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New Market
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East Third Street
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Louis Gouker
Rockville
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Baltimore
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Frederick
State of Maryland Department of Employment Securitg
George Washington University Hospital
Personal notices of births and enlistments across towns
Mr and Mrs Walter A Danner announce the birth of a son David Blake last Friday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dorsey M Nicholson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Dorsey M Nicholson Hrattstown enlisted in the Navy March 17 and is training at Bainbridge Co 145 Bat 41 Reg 4th R T C ELS N TLC Jack Markey 201 Grove Boulevard veteran News editor celebrates birthday today. After six weeks vacation in PilNama, Quebec De Goan 121 Record Street and her son Michael returned home Monday. They spent time at Hallandale Beach near Miami where Michael attended school during the stay. A daughter their second child was born Tuesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital to Delegate and Mrs Charles H Smelser near New Windsor.
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PiUiuaata
Quee Gure
de Goan
Record Street
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Hallandale Beach
Miam
Michael
Frederick Slemorial Hospital
Charles H. Smelser
New Windsor
Historic Stone To Become Cornerstone At St. Martin s Church
The Episcopal bishop of Maryland Rt. Rev. Noble C. Powell will lay a cornerstone in Severna Park for St. Martin s in the Fields. A historic stone from the London church damaged by bombs was shipped from England for the ceremony set for June 5. The project aims to complete the building and later add two more on the eight acre site donated by Mrs Casper T Marston.
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University Drives to Renew Accreditation Amid Budget Boost
The University of Marsland gains a 1.925 million dollar budget increase from the General Assembly to renew its accreditation. Legislature approved far less than requested for operating expenses, while adding capital funds for a new library, addressing Middle States critiques about library facilities and salaries. deficiencies cited include underfunded departments and a lean medical school. Chairs fixed in the Courthouse Peoples Court room. several loose seats repaired after being unusable. Two ships with foreign registry collided in fog off the North Carolina coast early today. a local fishing hub, Hope, anticipates tourism revival despite prior fear of financial ruin.
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National Symphony Concert in Frederick Delights Large Audience
The National Symphony Orchestra returned to Frederick to close the series by the Frederick Community Concert Association. Howard Mitchell led a program of Berlioz Rome Carnival Overture, Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, and Beethoven Seventh Symphony with Faure Pelleas and Melisande incidental music. Encores included a Waltz from Serenade and Copland Rodeo. The audience praised Mitchell's refined approach and the ensemble’s color, though stage space required reducing the orchestra by six players, slightly diminishing string tone at times.
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Elaborate Thurmont Musical Play Set For April 15 16
Thurmont High School Glee Club presents Toe Hither and Thither of Danny Dithers at the high school auditorium in Thurmont on April 15 and 16 at 8 15 p m An operetta with lyrics by Jeremy Gary and music by Alex North blends modern and classic songs Plot centers on a villain posing as an efficiency expert who aims to streamline Heaven Faith Hope and Charity as the first departments affected Danny Dither is sent to earth to prove these qualities still exist The production mixes fantasy realism comedy and pathos with notable music scenery and plot described as unusual for the school’s dramatics
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Easter Dinner Host Family and Guests Listed
A Easter Sunday family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Biddinger in Seneca. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boone Jr and Sr of York Pennsylvania Mrs. Dorothy White of Hanover Pa Mr. and Mrs. C Bart Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Biddinger Mrs. Christine Clark Dolly Clark Becky Ann Clark Jo Ann Biddinger Jimmie Clark Johnny Clark Edgar Biddinger Laytonsville Wayne Lloyd Hoover past president of Biddinger Charles Mahn of Fred Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce announced his candidacy
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York
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Erick
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