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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1956
Page
2
Fragmentary text references The Associated Press and a date August 2 1956. No identifiable names, places, or events clear enough to summarize.
The article explains August as a pivotal period when a warm equatorial air mass moves north bringing heat and humidity and giving rise to the Dog Days linked to Sirius. It notes quiet periods in February and August, seasonal changes, corn maturation, and the sense of maturity as summer wanes.
Former state Senator Jacob Rohrback attended a Jamestown Exposition meeting in Baltimore and urged prompt local requests for exhibit space due to limits. David V Zimmerman died suddenly at his home near Frederick, longtime toll gate keeper and former superintendent of Lewis Murray’s farms. Ross Ritchie’s Junior Class plans a fancy dress soiree on the mountain August 6 with Rough Rider or cowboy costumes. St Joseph's Catholic church picnic and tournament in Manor woods drew a large crowd. Kr Merver knighted by Miss Isabel Davis as queen. Major J Fort state ordnance officer to visit Frederick in ten days to pick safe outdoor rifle ranges for Company A.
Brechey won first with 140 feet, Carey second with 130 feet, and Braodesburg third with 128 feet in fishing contests. Jackie Rogers, 11, captured the Huck Finn costume prize while Audie Murphy, 3, earned a flashlight and cap. Winners included Tucker for largest fish, Harshman for a 12% inch bass, and Harshman also won the tagged fish prize. Turtle Derby winners named, with Camp Airy staff assisting. Numerous prize donors listed from local businesses.
The piece decries a Congress seen as a record-breaking spendthrift, criticizes log rolling, highlights $60+ billion yearly outlays with future commitments, and notes $900 million more for airplane production than requested. It urges tax relief and warns of heavy burdens on taxpayers amid high rates. The article laments limited press scrutiny and cites local lobbying and political pressures behind appropriations.
Mayor John A. Derr quietly observes Wix birthday as Mr and Mrs Jack Ho Pax announce the birth of a daughter Palinea Tann. Mrs Paxson formerly Miss Dora Lee Myers of Purcellville Virginia.
Clyde and Flora Johnson, aged 86 and 85, mark their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary after moving from Oregon to Maryland to be near family. They built their home, share long years of hard work, and maintain gardens and art interest while hosting an open house with daughter Mrs Noel Gross. Their eight grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren attend the event.
Houston E Bell 31 of Madison Ave was jailed on two counts after magistrate Wilbur Sheffield Jr rejected a suspended sentence. Bell was convicted of disturbing the peace and intoxication, with terms to run concurrently. Several other motorists faced fines or acquittals on traffic charges as court proceedings wrapped.
Readable segments cover Brunswick Baptist summer playground events on July 26 with a large program of songs, drama, storytelling, and games by families and leaders. A City Park talent show features piano solos, vocal numbers, tap dance, and performances by local children.
Among The Sick Mrs Pierce A Gaver Sr West Fifth street is a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore where she plans to undergo surgery Friday morning at eight o'clock. Mrs Pearl E Saxton Sarasota Fla who was badly injured in an automobile accident in this county July 3 en route to New York to visit relatives has been a surgical patient at the Frederick Memorial Hospital since that time and is getting along nicely. It is expected that she will be able to leave the hospital shortly. She received four blood transfusions.
L. H. Crickenberger Frederick County Civil Defense Director spoke at the Frederick Optimist Club dinner in the Blue and Grey room at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He outlined the county's need for a strong Civil Defense structure, volunteer recruitment, and training plans with state offices, urging ongoing community involvement.
Chicken remains popular with steady sales, while fish such as cod swordfish and shad are emphasized along the East Coast. Beef prices rise, though cheaper cuts like duck and pot roasts are featured as weekend specials. Fresh vegetables including squash cabbage beets and beans offer good buys as prices ease on early crops. Deeds recorded show several property transfers and administration granted in Orphans Court for Jonathan Brightwell estate with heirs listed.
A Frederick utility record for July and early August lists residents moving within the area. Names include Mrs James Bartgis, Mrs Besale Brooks, C E Brachey, Harvey Coryell, Calvin E Craver, Alberta Fox, Carl Gaver, Fred Harrison, Denver Harvey, Oscar A Hirsch, Charles Jones, Clarence Kees, James A Kimne, Albert J Kippen, Marie Markell, Joseph McNeal, Roland Mohler, Leonard Spielberger, Robert C Turner, and Donald E Wessler as they shift from streets such as Rosemont Avenue West Patrick Street North Market Street Biggs Avenue and more to new addresses like Shawnee Drive East Ninth Street Oakwood Drive and Taney Apartments.
Preliminary 1954 census data report 4 105 workers in 83 Frederick city county plants with value added at 18 878 000 and payroll 11 053 000 new capital 1 047 000. Compared with 1947 figures 3 962 workers and 12 130 000 value added imply substantial growth over seven years.
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