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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

2

U S Small Business Insights From Gloucester Column

Roger W Babson writes from Gloucester about the rise of large corporations, small business challenges, and the value of personal service. He notes DeWitt Emery's death in Evanston and reflects on taxes, wages, and the future of family owned shops. He predicts growing late evening sales and a shift back toward small specialty manufacturing.

Roger W. Babson Gloucester Mass Boston United States New York Stock Exchange Babson Institute DeWitt M, Emery Evanston, TH National Small Business Men's Association DeWitt M. Emery New York Ernest Gaunt Trivel Pohalinva Pondnnr Peple Alost Alore Europe Osutaias Wala Laninumon Gepsright

4-H Club Week set at University of Maryland campus

More than 150 young 4-H members train for Club Week at the University of Maryland College Park next week. Event organizers Miss Betsy Lovington and Robert S. Stansfield Jr. list numerous attendees with specific duties including recreation leaders, dining room workers, information desks, and page roles across towns such as Middletown Buckeystown Jefferson Petersville New Market Walkersville Libertytown and Thurmont.

East Church Street University of Maryland College Park Betsy Lovington Robert S. Stansfield Jr Barbara Carback Thurmam Mary Alice Cissell Buckeratown Elsie Green Myersville Jamece Lee Hann Lesistown Defecation Deades Costa Dianas Ballenger Sing At Vespers Alive Holter Middletown Song Reader Joyce Mood Prospect Page Barbara Hert Style Review Marstand Trad Huthette Keller Jefferson Recreation Mary Helen Lovke Recreation Teader Esther Ludy Myers Maryland K Smith New Market Nid Charlotte Stiles Jean Stine Petersville Information Desk Martha Kitdy Harold McDevitt Pleasant Charles Putman Lewistown Wil Gladys Alsup Yelen Alsuyp Libertytown Beverly Axling Barbara Baker Clayce Bayer Carol Ann Brachey Mr. Pleasant Joanne Cissel Buckeystown Dorothy Coleman Johnsville Christy Conway Francis Cutsall Burkeystown Nancy Dinterman Thurmont Mary Dreessen Carroll Maneer Susan Bader Helen Englebrechs Linda Ganley Dottie Geisbert Sally Geishert Urbana Jackie Jlevner Barbara Jean Hahn Marianne Hahn Beverley Hann Etelia Tiariseugh Walkersville Judith Moryan Martha Jane Hoffman Belly Huebner Ann Jones Alt. Pleasant Naomi Kennedy Diana Ketterls Marilynn Kifer Patsy Rippeon Betty Jane Roberson Ruth Ann Roberson Rebecca Rover Marmont Sandra Sohames Jeffeson Margaret Schierholz Nellie Shafer Rita Smith Catherine Stambaugh Rooks Ridge Telon Sull Ruth Sul Tha! Low Stinkle Ciwrall Manor Valjean Summers Myarsville Nancy Thrasher Mary Walter Carrot] Manor Blaine Whitmore New Midwa Mildred Willian Labertytown Fay Williar Lewtown Patsy Wise Ian Wolfe Wo Ifle Viola Arntz Sandra Zimmerman Janet Lee Bechtel Brunswick Ross Will Donald W. Widdletown S. Maryland Frederick Barkier Unionville Charles Lee Black Limonsille Jackn Wexroad Libertytown Sr Eric Arnold Bill Reensherd Middletown Sr Clare Jurne Noffsinger Richard Grossmeckle Pebertstoynt Sr Paul Spurtier Laherttown Sp Donald Easterday Middlefa Ralph Win Harbaugh Austin N. Garver Lmonville Gene Hert Dotelas Middletown Sp Howard Stevens Thomas King Carrolsia Entra Brandenhueg Moline Town Taser Daniel Moser Creagerstown Larry Warner Byron Grassnickie Liberty Town David Lang Jamies Sage Man Paul Rhoderik Unionsilie Paul Beale Morris Zenty Emmitsturg Eugene Movers Ne Waser Createrstown Stuart Brachey Harold Lee Bowers

Space travel era begins with International Geophysical Year plan

The article notes Orville Wrights first flight in 1903 and links progress to jet speed. It describes the International Geophysical Year 1957 to 1958, with scientists from forty nations including the Soviet Union, studying meteorology, gravity, solar activity, cosmic rays, and oceanography. It states the United States will launch small satellites to collect atmospheric data, framing the project as a natural step after air flight, atomic energy, and supersonic speed.

Orville Wright United States Earth Soviet Union

Incorporation filings for The Frederick Hotel Company

Articles of incorporation filed in the Circuit Court clerk’s office for Frederick city. Frank L. Stoner is the sole local incorporator. The group may purchase the Park Hotel property. Reports of local accidents include a man slipping into the Monocacy near Frederick Junction, a runaway colt colliding with a wagon, and a damaged porch post at Dorsey’s Hotel. The first annual Reformed Sunday schools reunion was held at Braddock Heights with crowding from Frederick. Misses Elea and Amy Zeigler hosted guests for Miss Katherine Eitel of Baltimore.

Frederick Hotel Company Frederick City Frank L. Stoner Park Hotel William Cronise West South Street Monorcacy Frederick Junction Stephen C. Geisbert West All Saints Street Dorsey Reformed Sunday Schools Frederick County Braddock Heights Frederick Elea Amy Zeigler East Church Street Katherine Eitel Baltimore

Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Twenty years ago notes report low rainfall delaying concerns of water shortage in Frederick city while Fishing Creek reservoir spillway ran at night. Families Michael and Delaplaine headed to Camp Starderman with Mary Jane Michael returning home. Jefferson baseball star Hubert Miller, 16, recovers from a broken ankle after roller skating incident. Carroll County Democrats back Mrs W Lee Hoke for New Windsor postmaster appointment.

Fredenck City Fishing Creek H.eavier Michael West College Terrace Frances Ann Delaplaine Lindbergh Avenue Camp Strawderman Columbia Furnace Mary Jane Michael Mise Delaplaine Hubert Kelly) Miller Jefferson Braddock Heights Democratic State Central Committee Carroll County W. Lee Hoke New Windsor

Chief Victims of Maryland Moonshining Are Taxpayers

An editorial series notes moonshining in Maryland is a five million dollar business, with taxpayers bearing losses in alcohol taxes. Maryland Alcoholic Beverage Tax Enforcement Unit head Robert Locke cites 36 raids by five state agents, federal helpers, and estimates at least 90 stills seized overall.

Maryland Herb Thompson Annapolis Marsland Robert N.cke Allireete Lucke Locke Lax Washington Delaware Ftomorrow

Birth of Alves Katrina boosts Schmid family in Ardmore

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmid of Ardmore Pennsylvania announce the birth of their second child and first daughter, Alves Katrina, Monday evening at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds ten and a half ounces. Mrs. Schmid is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G Raymond Shipley of Jefferson Pike.

Walter Schmid Ardmore Alves Katrina Frederick Memorial Hospital Schmid G. Raymond Shipley Jefferson Pike JoAnn Deborah War Howard County Mharles Johnson White Plains N. Y Fidler Zentz Katie W. Crossly Baltimore Penale Wade Fanny Cumberland Albert Warfield Montgomery Heights Denmesd Kolb George G. Strott Salisbury Green Ti and Country Club Hoper Fine Stanley Tenmead Kolber Patricia Johnson Philadelphia Ensign Kolb Naval Academy San Francisco Tuy USS Black

Frederick memorial hospital notes and social events

Among The Sick Advan Shriner 12 year old son of Mrs Simatha Shiner Rreh North Market street is reported improving nicely at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he remains a patient with a broken leg struck by an automobile on East Third street Tale 19 Alt Frank Beachley near Viies ville admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Tuesday for a heart ailment Mrs Janes Wohanton Yellow Springs who has been a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital for the past four weeks is slowly recovering Mrs Paul Wise of Lewistown is remvalescing at her home after a conker siege of SITS pre mena awarded certificate by school Fort Ben ?d Le Kenneth 1 May 2 v2 inteNG af 209 West Patrick street Frederick Md has been awarded a certificate by Arms Extension Courses The Infantry School for completing a course of study appropriate to the rank of 24 Lt Hilltop Rouse guests View Ettie Fulmer Miss Fred eth among ten Miss Mayland candidates who will be guests at the Filthap House Hare pers … at a dance on Friday night a mambo contest will be held Geronimo's Rhythm Makers Washington will play for the panorama An added attraction will include a performance by the Murphy Johnson ballroom team.

Advan Shriner Simatha Shiner North Market Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Strick East Third Street Frank Beachley Viiesville Janes Wo Hainton Yellow Springs Frederick Memoral Hospital Paul Wise Lewistown Sits Mena Fort Ben le Kenneth West Paterick Street Frederick Med Hilltop Rouse Ettie Fulmer Fredeth Mai Vland Frijax Geronimo Rhythmmakers Washington Panor Murphy-Johnson Ballroom

Clarksburg Birthday and Community Notices Gathered

Clarksburg notes celebrate Ric and Mickey Dean birthday at Hershey Park. Mrs. Helen Belle Bennett birthday observed midweek. Sewing club at Mrs Ralph McConnell home included Mrs Paul Allender and others. Weekend and upcoming events include Clarksburg Methodist Sunday School picnic August 11 and Mountain View Park crab and shrimp feast August 21. Many residents cited with births, visits, and social gatherings.

Walston Opens New Branch Office at Hotel Dagmar

Walston & Company announces a new branch in Hotel Dagmar Hagerstown under John A Hershey Jr. The firm, with 37 offices coast to coast and a Luango Switzerland branch, employs 300 and exceeds 600000 in capital. Associated officers include Howard S Kastor Richard K Hershey and Carmetta M Watt. Cashman Reunion notices follow with Eduard Weikert as main speaker.

Walston & Co Dagmar Hagerstown Ofohn A Htershey Jr Walston & Company Luango Switerland San Francisco Walston &Company John RK. Hershey Jr Howard S. Kastor Richard K. Hershey Carmellta M. Watt

New Books At Artz Library

Churchill Randoph five hundred photographs tell life of Sir Winston Churchill with key events and friends. Stay ed Virginia explores why 21 GIs refused repatriation after Korea war through 23 states and relatives stories. Delinquents surveys juvenile crime with case studies and prevention ideas. England and the English analyzes the nation’s character through history with maps and plates for readers.

ARTZ Churchill Randolph Sir Winston Churchill Virginia Pastey Gls Benjamin Fine New York U. S England Charles Duff Cout

Frank Bentz Memorial Dedicated at Washington County Sports Club

A marble monument to Frank L. Bentz of Washington County was unveiled at the Conococheague Sportsmen's Club near Millers Run on the Potomac. A Bentz Memorial Pond was opened for member children during open season, funded by the club and surveyed by the Soil Conservation Service. A memorial address by William G. Stockhausen and a poem by Edgar Guest were part of the dedication ceremony.

Hagerstown Frank L. Bentz Washington County Long Conococheague Sportsmen's Club Potomac Millers Sawmill Bentz Benta Tieit BuUeDto State Game & Inland Fish Commission William G. Stockhausen Baltimore Earl I. Hoover Edgar Guest Concidence Wilson P Frank II Bentazon Soil Conservation Service

Beards Announce Wedding Of Helen Louise Harris

Engagements and wedding notices appear from Westminster. Helen Louise Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Harris, wed Carl Ne Witt Harris in Grace Lutheran Church. The couple resides at 48 Ward Avenue Westminster after a weeklong honeymoon. Mrs Harris is a Sykesville High School graduate and works in Baltimore. he attended Manchester High School and works for Black & Decker. A second notice: Barbara Lee Fogle to Leonard A Jacobs, no date yet set for the wedding. Court House offices to close early at 2 PM daily due to heat.

Nartis Ocara Clifford M. Beard Liberty Read Lakessilio Helen Louise Carl Ne' Witt Harris John D. Harris Manchester Road Westminster Grace Lutheran Church Elwood Falkenstein Charles Siem Charles Stem Haris Ward Avenue Harris Sykesville High School Poor, Bowen, Bartlett and Kennedy Inn Baltmore Manchester Joby Wo Fogle West South Street Barbara Lee Leonard A Jacobs Frederick Red

Country Girl shines at Heights Theater in Mounta

Fine portrayal of the country girl Georgie and Frank Elgin anchor a strong Mountaint Theater summer stock production of The Country Girl at Braddock Heights. Dororthy Lee Tompkins, Jack LeGrand, Peter Breeth and Louis Griffrida deliver solid performances under director Jim Dyas in a tight, tension filled staging with plain yet effective sets. It marked the sixth show of the season, praised as a top flight production by Frederick locals.

Paul Moore Mountain Braddock Heights Playhouse Mountain ‘Theater Dodd Georgie Frank Dorothy Lee Tompkins Jack LeGrand Elgin LeGrand Bernie Dodd Peter Breeth Walker Jolliffe Phil Cook Paul Unger Louis Griffrida Paula Winstead Nancy Stoddard Larry Aamen Jim Dyas Bigin Walter Stilley

CD Drill Films To Be Shown In Frederick County

CD deputy Paul B. Rhoads Jr. announced that Operation Fireball Civil Defense training films from Frederick High School will be shown in Frederick Middletown and Rocky Ridge. Showings occur August 9 at Citizens Truck Company and August 17 at Frederick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association, with additional venues possible through the Independent Hose Company. Rhoads will also screen Olney Civil Defense school films.

Frederick High School Paul B. Rhoads Jr Fire Frederick Middletown Rocky Rindge Citizens Truck Companys South Court Street

Red Cross Appeals for William Sweeny Family Help

The total loss fire on Blue Mountain road near Yharmont left William and Mrs Sweeny with destroyed home and furnishings. The Red Cross seeks donated furniture cooking utensils and linens for the family and will coordinate aid from its South Market street Reed Cross office.

Total Red Cross William R. Sweeny Blue Mountain Road Yharmont Red Cross Jimmy Kiete Notic Reed Cross South Market Street

Shaw Reappointed as Chief Engineer at Suburban Sanitary Commission

Harry B. Shaw, previously of this city, was named chief engineer of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission as the group reassembled Monday. He has served as chief engineer since 1951 and been on the commission's engineering staff since 1923, with several appointments made at the meeting.

Shaw Harry B. Shaw This Ciy Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission W. Shaw Commission

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