July weather review shows heat wave and record highs
A warm dry July 1955 left Frederick with 10 days in the 90s and a high of 101 degrees on the 27th. The month averaged 76.7 degrees, 23 above normal, with 0.58 inches precipitation, two light rain events, and frequent but light thunderstorms. Forecasts warned of a coming heat wave reaching near 92 degrees and rising humidity ahead of further warm spells.
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Ineester
Weather Bureau
Ipom
Alkthiign
Tne
Fowest
Frederick
Death by own action report untrue cites quarry search
Investigation dispels rumors of a Frederick woman near the Maryland Brick and Supply quarry on East Street. Sadie Young, about 45, last seen near the quarry Tuesday afternoon, is believed to have gone toward Middletown. police halted further inquiry after information emerged. She is described as short and stout with a crippled right leg and grayish black hair.
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Frederick
Maryland Brick and Supply Company
East Street
Sadie Young
Chapel Alley
Shey
George Hoffman
Defense Delays Winners in Long Island Bridge Match
In a knockout match from the Long Island championship in Brooklyn, North plays six spades as declarer. A table of strategies shows North leading diamonds and trumps to force discards, but a late misplay and remaining trumps defeat the contract by one trick.
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Declarer
Long Island
Brooklyn
North
West
Iead
Dammpy
Tao Iosim
Cammry
Dimmy
Nacth
County benefit party aids children in Carroll County
Seeley staged a county wide event to benefit the Carroll County Children's Aid on Wednesday. The gathering included multiple sections of the county and featured Mrs. John L Bennett as a participant in the plans and activities.
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John L Bennett
Benefit baseball game and several card parties in area towns
New Windsor hosted a benefit game with a bridge event and private card games at homes. Uniontown held multiple bridge tables at Sars home. Barrier Cockse Taneytown and Woolery district ran card gatherings while Mrs John L Bennett hosted a public card party at 2 oclock on Washington Road. Several private events also occurred and Sykesville district will hold more.
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New Windsor
Uniontown
Sars
Barrier Cockse
Taneytown
Woolery
Distrct
MelcRantesville
John L. Bennett
Sykesville
Benefit's Thursday Night Music At Sykesville High
El wood Hewkins tenor soloist will present a remel at 8 o clock in the Sykesville High School auditorium. Maryland State Grange meet near Beltsville features Louis J. Tabor Ohio National Grange Master as principal speaker. Roy Brooks also to address officials and county attendees.
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Elwood Hewkins
Sykesville
Maryland
Georgesco
Principa
Louis J. Tabor
Ohio
T Roy Brooks
Bel
County
J Homer Remsberg
Edward F Holer
Star
Albert Remsberg
Philip Clentz
Middletown Grange
Ohes
Gulf Test Drive Makes Friends With Drivers
About 750 car owners tested Gulf against their regular brands in a three week trial. They judged mileage starting pickup power and overall performance. Gulf was rated superior on one or more counts for many and on all five by some.
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Gulf
Gulf Refining Company
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McHenney
American Bridge League
Whiies
Bisaz
AOSS
Wozs
ATIOB
Arkivos
Yening
Iék
Frederick County National Bank of Frederick XO
North Market Street
Old Company
Lehigh
GEO. S. Rodock & Son
Pa. R. B
Gladys Parker
Waikiki
Southern Dairies
Pineapple
Mase
The
Parsons Co
North Market St
Tom Boy
Piama
S.res
Shaces
Dimttana
Bop
Ars
Cottos
Oganor
Townley
Warboro
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