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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1957
Page
3
The fragment shows an address in Frederick Maryland and a subscription price schedule. It mentions Established 1983 and shows a mailing/advertising header for a Great PRG and MFG CO with contact details and a Thursday date of April 2 157, indicating a publication stub or ad note.
Sergt George R Cole of Barracks B Maryland State Police spoke to the Raritan Club of Burkinsville about training and growth from 1920 to today. He noted the 1957 General Assembly authorization to add eight troopers and warned speed remains the top highway killer. He also discussed philanthropy trends and charitable giving.
Fifty years ago heavy rain flooded Fourth and Market gutters used by the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad. A false report claimed a labor strike. Miss Kate Roberts broke a knee cap after a fall at her home rear steps. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rohrback leave for Baltimore to attend Jamestown Exposition with Governor Warfield. A willow tree fell in East Patrick street yard of Mr. Lewis Clingan. Clover Leaf Literary Society elected officers including President L Eichelberger and Secretary L Rice.
Frederick County Civil Defense Director Lawrence H. Crickenberger announced at a public meeting that the Barbara Fritchie Candy Building on Route 1 will serve as an evacuation center for Washington atomic survivors. A second center was set at Liberty School for Baltimore evacuees, joining the Frederick Fairgrounds site.
FBI figures show Maryland city crime rates declined for murder robbery and burglary last year from 1955 levels while aggravated assault larceny and auto theft rose. Nineteen cities recorded 28139 major offenses down slightly from 26640 the prior year with shifts across each category.
Lawrence Edward Summers, 20, was found guilty of exceeding 56 mph on U. S. 26 and operating after license revocation. Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield imposed a 30 day jail term and fines totaling $225 plus costs, with a suspended $25 for a separate write me a note to appear. The state police noted speeds up to 70 mph and a second offense on revocation. Other drivers cited include Ouis vee Spencer, John Grover Smyth, Charles Jesse, and Russell Desllaутer for various speeding and overweight violations with fines ranging from $11.45 to $107.45.
Company A plans its annual weekend drills at Fort George G. Meade and will qualify all men with individual weapons on the firing range. Advanced shooters and the 30 calibre rifle team trained at Singanore, contributing to the unit’s Eisenhower Trophy prestige for 1956. The group sails to summer encampment at Indiantown Gap, Pa., August 17, with promotions and gains noted among several soldiers.
Amidst 11 weeks of training none reduces military obligations yet gain aids faster grade advancement. Guard and reserve duties require six months active duty drills. Local officials consider new tours for volunteers while property deeds and sewer work proceed. A Maryland theater presents Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as college event. Police discipline follows improper rides with youths in a police car.
Easter Sunday visitors included Pauline Fiohr Ricky Kathy Whitmore Larry Ed die Linda Kaye Stevie Gordon Harris Patricia Ann Wiles John Wisner Joe Wisner Gloria Mae McDonald and Leon Grim in Boonsboro. Hazel Bauer of Buffalo visits sister Earl Elliott in Watkins Acres. Roderick of Woodsboro plans a Atlantic City vacation. Joseph Vona of Excelsior Dairy and wife depart Frederick for Europe tour. Elworthy of Westminster announces birth of a nine pound nine ounce son in Baltimore last Thursday. Robert Plush of Westminster visits Frederick.
In Baltimore on April 24 the Hopper McGaw fancy foods grocery, a downtown landmark since 1875, closed due to traffic congestion and shifting shopping patterns. Andre Schneebels bought the name and goodwill for 2000 dollars and plans a Lexing ton Market stall to preserve the store’s old flavor.
Washington Senator Knowland Republican says no tax reduction legislation this session even if Eisenhower budget shows cuts. He urges waiting till early next year to consider any tax cut while Democrats discuss possible bill for next January. House Republicans Mass. predicts next year tax cuts.
The notice lists multiple funeral services including Miss Sarah Alice Norris in Brunswick conducted by Rev W L Snowden with interment at Petersville cemetery. Mrs Sarah E Smith of Walkersville also had a large service at Silver Hill church with choir and pallbearers named, followed by interment at the church cemetery. Additional funerals include Mrs Gertie E Chaney of Bartholows with services at Marvin Chapel and graveside rites. and Olin L Molesworth as funeral director. A public sale reports a five room dwelling at Loy's Station sold to mortgagee for 2500 dollars. Public sales at the Court House and mortgage assignments are noted. Applications are being accepted for Substitute Clerk Carrier positions at several post offices.
Chicago April 24 President Will Harridge of the American League stood by a ruling that a Washington Baltimore night game halted by a power failure must be completed May 27 before the clubs regular night game in Washington. Washington protested the decision as unfair to its opener loss and Griffith challenged the rule. The decision, described as unprecedented, upheld fair play while delaying the resumed game to a later date.
Elizabeth Zimmerman Michael aged 59 of Hyattsville died Wednesday at Sharon Nursing Home after a nine month illness. Survived by husband Alyron M. Michael and two daughters plus numerous siblings and five grandchildren. Services Friday at 1 pm at Gaschi Funeral Home Hyattsville with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. William Henry Moss 17 year resident of Yellow Springs area died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after months illness. Survived by wife Lillie Virginia Harris Moss and five children, siblings and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 11 am at 165 East Church Street Funeral Home with interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Daniel Landes at 528 Lee Place shares art with many people. A life of painting began in youth and flourished despite disability, with works including a rural shop scene and a Wakefield portrait. Her story reflects perseverance and community spirit.
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