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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1955
Page
2
A 1955 discussion cites 25 million Americans overweight with 5 million seriously so and links excess weight to higher mortality. Doctors urge weight control via proper diet, noting better energy and longer life for those who reduce intake and maintain willpower.
The Frederick County 4 H Older Youth Group leads a Keep Maryland Beautiful campaign from Friday through April 30 to curb litter on roadsides parks and public places. The drive urges residents to clean up fix up and paint up and ends with a joint cleanup on April 30 involving civic farm and service groups. goals include establishing a long term litter education watchdog and safer dump sites while promoting enforcement of dumping laws.
Mr and Mrs E Arnold of Walkersville announce the birth of a daughter named Susan Jean at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The infant weighs eight pounds two and a half ounces. Relatives hosting recent gatherings include Homer Alinutt near Clagettsville and several residents from Bethesda Kemp town Damascus Cedar Grove and Washington. Easter holidays were spent with grandparents Adbutt near Clagettsville and a light exchange ends with a joke about marriage and the bride not getting the best man.
Celebrated physicist Albert Einstein dies of ruptured aorta and arterial hardening. His body is cremated, his brain preserved for science. Memorials planned in New York and at Princeton University Whig Hall. Prime Minister Nehru had received a recent letter from Einstein proposing a five year truce in the cold war.
Binita Grove and George Brown Smith were wed in a single-ring ceremony March 26 at the home of Ragan Erb in McKinstry Mills. Rev. Ernest Colwell officiated in the presence of close family. Attendants were Charles Kline and his wife.
National division drills for 8 9 year olds set for 6 p m at Motter avenue Staley Park weather permitting If showers occur sessions move to Thursday Age 11 12 12 groups hold practice Wednesday at 6 p m A candidate must attend at least two practices to register This evening and Wednesday provide final registration chance The players auction is slated for April 29
Braddock Heights work on a covered platform to serve as a station may finish today, then auditorum work starts. Frederick machinist arrested for speeding on Frederick Woodsboro turnpike, endangering Rev. Isaac M. Matter's horse. Courts of Frederick Tennis Club set to shape up with new arts. 20 members. P FB Long, City Hotel proprietor, shows a new hotel express ware on streets. Maryland delegates to the Dak Congress in Washington elect Miss E31, dahnseen, as state vice president.
Twenty years ago items from the Calumns of the News report selections for a May Day celebration at Hand CUnllene and the cast chosen. Miss Elizabeth Robert Frederick is mentioned. Easter Sunday redesign of the Branzelival Reform ed church dedication set. The local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars formed with James A. Fritz as first commander. John R. Webb post named for a World War casualty. Epidemic measles in Middletown valley nearing end with 230 to 301 cases reported by County Health Officer Kefauver.
Miss Eleanor Anne Boggs daughter of Mrs Bessie Ware Boggs Alexandria Va and William Boggs Long Beach Miss and Daniel W Shoemaker son of Mr and Mrs N Eugene Shoemaker Red Lion Pa wed Saturday afternoon April 3 at Western Presbyterian Washington Rev Charles S McKenzie and Rev Samuel R Weyhbright officiated The bride given in marriage by her uncle Congressman Hale Boggs New Orleans La They wore a white lace gown with hoop skirt cathedral train and tulle veil The possessor carried an old fashioned nosegay Attendants included Louise Bigelow and Mrs Thomas Kearney Bridesmaids were Barbara Borges Judy Ware Elva Schroebel Simone Madlingerer Best man was Eugene Shoemaker Ushers and organist listed Reception followed at Congressman and Mrs Boggs Bethesda residence They will reside in Washington The bride attended George Washington University and Southeastern University She has worked as a model and administrator The groom a Millersville State Teachers College alumnus has a masters from University of New Mexico and studied law at George Washington University He belongs to Delta Theta Phi and Phi Sigma Kappa and served in the Army special weapons division
A skating party was held at the Frederick roller rink on Highland street on April 7. The event featured games and prizes for winners, refreshments served, and gifts given to the hosts Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Boyer. Attendees included Marsha Heck Lisa Haines Sherry Ann Gregoire Cora Lee Baer Connie Popp Nancy Byler Joan Clingan Marsha Ernest Paula Ernest Shirley Linton Taun Rehmann Patricia Rice Rose Mary Rice Penny Boyer Linda Hart Linda Rice Susan Calliflower Candy Moore Frances Hartman Sue Hartsock Sandy MacIntosh Karen Smith Terry Boyer Ricky Boyer Gary Gregoire Jeffry Elkins Ronald Eyler Wayne Clingan Billy Tell Donald Grumbine Joseph Long roth Webber Jay Crim Dickie var Richard Linton Finn Elkins Richard Baer Frank Welty Charles Smith Bill Jones James Trout Mike Taylor Steven Smith Darryl Tayer Richard Yinger Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Boyer Mrs. Helena MacIntosh Mrs. Raymond Kline Mrs. Paul Rice Mrs. Donald Boyer Mrs. Jack Smith Mr. and Mrs. Kim Rice Mr. Allen Hart sock Ann and Mrs. Raymond G. Gretoire Mrs. Betty Baer Mrs. Frank Rehmann Mrs. Mabel Haines Misses Maxine Snyder Dora Louise Andrews all of Frederick and Miss Shelley Frye of Fort Lauderdale Fla.
Reports from Frederick Memorial Hospital show Casper Cline Jr returning home after two weeks as a medical patient. Mrs. Harry Smith underwent leg surgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital Baltimore. Mrs. Miller was admitted to Frederick Memorial in critical condition. Kay Magaha and Susan Springer received medical care or recovery at Frederick Memorial. A West Texas real estate salesman touts garden spot potential while a listener quips that “that’s all hell needs.”
Washington reports no deal or exchange behind potential release. Dag Hammarskjold says unilateral decisions shape outcomes as tensions ease, while the fate of 15 airmen hangs on Red China’s next move and UN expectations. The U.S. notes Chinese students were freed without conditions, hinting at a broader signal. International observers await a quiet, incident-free day.
Frederick High School elects 5 36 to lead next year with Kiracore as president and Carol Lyon Sanders as vice president. Sanders is the first girl elected to the post, holding roles in Future Nurses of America and Future Teachers of America while active in yearbook, Thespian Society, Job's Daughters, and church youth groups.
Telegram from Formosa reports dispersal of nonessential civilians as Communist jet bomber threats loom. Central Daily News claims preparations to attack offshore Quemoy and Matsu islands. Mme Chiang Kai-shek vows defense with or without aid.US and Nationalist officials hold talks on urgent defense measures amid reported Red activity.
A White House advisory committee recommends relaxing transportation controls to boost competition among railroads airlines trucks and water carriers. It warns of railroad power and calls for fewer regulations while noting potential gains and political hurdles to adoption amid criticism from the American Trucking Association.
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis earmarks most polio vaccine output for nine million first and second graders. Six manufacturers report shipments to the foundation with limited commercial supply and delays. Distribution prioritizes the South due to earlier polio season. concerns about fair access grow as Congress considers bills.
Arthur Godfrey defends firing six singers and three writers from CBS shows saying they lost their hearts for the team and chased greener pastures. He states 11 weeks notice and about 75000 dollars in severance, and criticizes public fuss while denying personal enmity with Ed Sullivan.
The song glances at Stephen Foster as one of America’s greatest minstrel figures, noting his famous works like Old Folks at Home Swanee River and Old Kentucky Home. It highlights Foster’s struggle to gain acceptance and the perseverance required to rise to the top. The excerpt ends with Foster’s inability to carry his heroism and perseverance forward.
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