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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1956
Page
4
A Saturday edition of The News Frederick Maryland 1956 issue describes subscription rates and mailing options. It notes The Associated Press content use rights and bureau affiliations.
United States and Canadian newspaper men report on the 3000 mile DEW Line under construction from Alaska to Baffin Island. The 40 million dollar project, financed by U.S. taxpayers and built largely by Canadian labor, will be operational in two years with civilian operation and joint U.S.-Canadian military teams at stations. Firefighters respond to a blaze at Frank Thomas farm in Carroll Manor with no damage.
A list of newly acquired works at the Artz Library includes Love or Perish by Smiley Blanton a study of love its necessity across life Mrs Fiske and the American Theater a biography by Archie Binns and Olive Kooken The Best Plays of 1954 55 a theater season review The Apocrypha Bridge for The Testaments by Denton A History of Southeast Asia by Hall and a Confederate sound recording The Confederacy with forewords by Calton and Dowdey plus photographs and related notes
John R. Foley seeking the Democratic nomination for Maryland's Sixth District toured the city and county Friday meeting residents. Foley, AFL counsel, Catholic University law instructor, and Montgomery County Orphans Court judge, has led Kensington-Wheaton Democratic club activities. He reconnected with Austin Whitehill, a fellow ex-soldier, marking their first meeting since military service.
Analysis notes Illinois and other states show party primaries reflect voter turnout rather than true popularity. Only registered members voted in each party, with no cross party choice. In 1956 both parties saw similar shares of their 1952 votes turn out, while Minnesota and Wisconsin showed varying engagement amid contested and noncontested ballots.
Twenty Years Ago items report citizens press immediate action to restore vehicular traffic between Maryland and West Virginia after the Potomac flood wrecked the toll bridge at Harpers Ferry. The meeting in Winchester Hall drew broad attendance with the State Roads Commission present. Election officials estimate 1500 to 2000 residents registered in the city and county. Retired actor and evangelist Robert L. Downing, age 78, plans to marry Mrs Mary Shafer Jones in Washington the next day. Frederick High School Boys Glee Club entertained the Kiwanis Club with members Sheridan Barber Lee Jacobs James Browning Robert Smith Earl Starr Luther Murray Urner Talbot Robert Wilson Douglas Weddle. Margaret Thomas accompanied, Miss Marsha B. Pettit directed.
Friday night fire at a condemned two story duplex on the 400 block of Middle Alley burned furniture in the front room. Oliver Smith was listed as the resident, not at home when the blaze occurred. Firefighters from United, Junior and Citizens Truck Company confined the flames. one section sustained no damage. The alarm was reported at 8 40 and units returned at 9 10.
The Frederick News-Post offers cash prizes in April for local news tips. Tips accepted weekdays 8 am to midnight, Saturdays 8 am to noon, Sundays 4 pm to midnight. Prizes range from 5 to 1 dollars for top stories, with first caller priority. Call Monument 2-1177.
Frederick area births announced at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Lawrence Lee Jr. named for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Geisler of 17 West Fifth Street. Dwight David for Mr. and Mrs. David K. Doller er of Union Bridge Route 1. Victoria Alba for Mr. and Mrs. George A. Smith Jr. of Walkersville Route 1. William Jesse Jr. for Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lee of Union Bridge Route 2. All are Thursday deliveries.
Residents face hospital transfers and health updates, including J Carlton Cook and J Howard Barker moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital by G C Barton ambulance. Rebecca Ann Simmons recovering from measles at 320 West Patrick Street. Mrs Mary Baugher improving at her daughter’s Thurmont home. Frances Brightwell to turn five, Walkersville P T A meeting scheduled. Dopey Sisters Club gathers in Myersville. Federal tax lien notice filed against O K Jackson Gulf station Monrovia WT FICA.
The ceremony conducted at St. John’s Catholic Church by Father Storck T. O. R. united Miss Patricia Ann McCaffrey and Richard Joseph O’Connor. The bride, a Gloversville native, wore ivory satin with beaded trim and a white satin cap veil, and the groom is a Fort Detrick physicist. A reception followed. the couple will reside at the bride’s home before moving to Schrey Avenue after October 1.
Dorothy Dix sidebar offers guidance to a 13 year old pursuing acting, advising school and community drama to build encouragement and skill. It also covers adult marital issues about past affairs, separation, and sharing wealth, urging counsel and ethics in relationships.
Frederick Senior and Cadet Squadron met at Municipal airport with Commander John E. Patton to hear of a favorable inspection by State Wing headquarters. The squadron will join Armed Forces Day at Fort Detrick on May 19 flying artillery spotter plane and tow targets.
The April meeting at Grange Hall heard thirty members discuss work simplification principles from Mrs Everett Garver. National Home Demonstration Week is set for April 29 to May 6. Hospital notes mention ad and discharge details for local patients and an upcoming radio broadcast. Evangelistic meetings led by Dr DeWitt Lejitter of Hagerstown begin April 22 at the Church of the Brethren Fairview Ave. Hotel Chamberlin event highlights top Baltimore Life Insurance producers at an Honor Club gathering April 16–18.
A meeting was called for Monday night at the YMCA to reorganize the Twilight Softball League. Organizers want input from teams that have not yet joined and hope to form a league with at least six teams. The gathering is at 7 30 p.m. with three teams seen as virtually certain to join.
Mr and Mrs Lorenzo Lighter now reside at the Fairney Beedy Home near Boonsboro and will share April birthdays with him turning 82 and her 80 on April 28. G Harlan Dinterman elected a two year director for Chevrolet Dealers of Maryland representing District IV. Valley Memorial AMVETS post sponsored a teen dance at the Post Home on Green Street with about 60 youths. Ernest McBride and wife observed their 50th wedding anniversary April 6 along Alternate Route 40. Preschool registration for Middletown Elementary first grade in September set for Monday 1 to 3 pm with Health Nurse Hazel Wilson. Fire Company monthly meeting at 8 pm at the fire hall with refreshment committee Glenn Stine Harry Bussard Amos Stine and Ernie Miller. Russell U Main recovering at home on East Main Street after a hospital stay since March 30.
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