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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1955
Page
2
A reflective editorial voice voices opposition to space exploration and moon missions. It praises the Earth and night sky, mocks rocket programs, and jokes about attacking young rocket enthusiasts, arguing science should have stayed with simpler frontier dreams and nature rather than space conquest.
The eleven fliers freed by Communist China after earlier releases were illegally held as spies and should have been released at Panmunjom. The release, timed with UN diplomacy and direct talks, is seen as a strategic move to influence negotiations and warn against trusting Beijing.
Drowning season peaks as warm days lure people to unfamiliar waters and crowded boats. Experts urge avoiding overcrowded craft, risky speeds, sudden squalls, and swimming beyond one’s expertise to prevent tragedies.
HAL BOYLE argues space exploration will transform travel orbiting the earth and moon as satellites become common. He jokes about space ships and public fascination while defending skepticism and stubborn rural caution about venturing beyond. He recalls Hayden Planetarium fans signing up yet admits personal reluctance to join the lunar voyage.
In a Piedmont League slate reported by AP last night, Lynchburg defeated Hagerstown 9 to 3, Lancaster edged Newport News 5 to 4, Portsmouth won 1 to 4 over Sunbury, with Sunbury 2 listed in results.
Fifty years ago the Columns of the News notes growing hope a Wa bash main line will run through Frederick if rights of way are secured. Route through Frederick county appears decided upon. Democratic campaign plans in Frederck county include a August 19 picnic at Braddock Heights with speakers of national fame. Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway directors organize. George W. Smith as president and general manager, C. E. Nefauver vice president, Emory L. Coblentz secretary, Thomas Haller treasurer. receipts up about 1100 over July 1904. An accident on the Frederick and Woodshoro turnpike involves Edward Fink of Walkersville and a Mr Gladhill. no injuries. In Montgomery County Democratic primary, Blair Lees defeats Col Spenser Jones by about 800 votes amid alleged voting irregularities in Damascus district with 230 more votes than registered voters.
Twenty years ago notes cover rain disrupting picnics farmers markets and road conditions. Wages for line road workers at Brunswick and Point of Rocks bridges rose from 30 to 2 events per hour starting August 1. Benjamin F Reich buys Henry E Little’s home, likely moving in next month. Frederick High School students John Tyler Quynn and Harry Finnerock Sr win in the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild apprentice class model coach building competition in Maryland.
Washington column criticizes the just-concluded Congress for discord on key domestic issues, citing stalled highway, social security, school funding, and Taft Hartley Act amendments. It notes salaries for government workers rose while generals and top officers earn less, and predicts 1986 divided government will hinder progress. It also reports the All-Stars beat Chicago Cardinal in a late season exhibition.
Miss Mary Ann Doody and Robert C. Warner were married Friday evening at the Evangelical and Reformed Church in Utica. Rev. William H. Anderman Jr. officiated as guests described a reception at Lewistown Hall. The couple plans a wedding trip and will reside at 126 Pine Avenue after returning.
Welcome Wagon Newcomer monthly luncheon is Tuesday at 12 45 PM in the Francis Scott Key Hotel Wedgwood Room with slides by Mrs Ralph C Fish and a musical number by Miss Suzanne Webster. Newcomers sponsor an 8 30 PM theater party at Blountain Theater for Fancy Meeting You Again and a cast meet later at company house.
Funerals for Treinen of 224 East Seventh Street and Rimmett Quincy Sickman of Dowhs were held Friday afternoon. Rev George A Brown and Rev R W Richardson officiated at the funeral homes on East Patrick Street and East Church Street. Pallbearers from Frederick Iron and Steel Company and local names served. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. C E Cline and Son and M R Keithison and Son were funeral directors.
Among The Sick Mrs Nora Soper of South Market Street has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after major surgery last Friday and is recovering. Anita Lawse Winpigier daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Winpigier of 414 East Street has entered Kernan Hospital Baltimore for burns surgery. Robert Wacebs son of Mr and Mrs George M Jacobs and Rose momayvenue are reported recovering from recent operations at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Frederick, who fractured his ankle on a fishing boat last June was moved from Frederick Memorial Hospital to his home in Bucketstown.
Mrs Toise Hartwick of St Peters Borg and William A Austin of Va were married at eleven at the home of Rev Melvin Ti labier with assistant pastor Pill avenue presiding. The couple left for a trip and will reside in St Petersburg. A separate note references a giant moose and a tall full grown mouse.
Mervin Leroy Eyler died at his Littlestown home Friday morning at age 70. He was husband of J Lauretta Eyler and father to three sons Raymond C. Eyler Wesley Sterling Eyler and Chaplain Mervin S. Eyler, plus a daughter Mrs Robert D. Posey and ten grandchildren. A Harney farmer and Lutheran elder, he belonged to the Junior Order of Mechanics and Daughters of the American Revolution. Services at Harney Lutheran Church Monday at 2 pm. burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 pm at the Fancytown funeral home.
Mrs. Kenneth J. Busey Beatrice Busey 76 died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after six days of illness. She was daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes McDonald of Baltimore and member of St. John's Catholic church. Surviving are a sister Abs. Esther Kenney and many nieces and nephews. Body at 106 East Church Street funeral home. Prayers Monday 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. John's at 10. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Etchison and Son funeral directors.
A compact medley of biblical snippets recalling Hezekiah’s faith in the Lord Israel and comparisons to other kings, plus a note on generosity to saints from Galatians and a moral about the value of small gifts. The text blends scripture references with brief pious reflections and a classical citation from Pindar.
Dorothy Dix offers perspectives on marital temptation forgiveness and the impact of a long marriage. She notes that only those who faced temptation can judge, while urging forgiveness and potential strengthening of a relationship. The column also answers a reader seeking to win back a steady partner and warns against ongoing arguments.
Stuart Bruchey son of Mr and Mrs George T Bruchey of Frederick has received the Sears Roebuck Foundation scholarship announced by Harold F Cotterman dean of the University of Maryland He is a Frederick High School graduate class of 55 with a B plus average He served in F F A convention delegates Kansas City and Annapolis 4 H and National Honor Society member active in Mt Pleasant church and school M Y F and 4 H clubs
Questions and answers summarize historical Bible dating and mountain height methods, noting a pilgrimage tax in Saudi Arabia as a chief postwar revenue source. The piece mentions a 400 year gap and shifts to measurement tricks from barometers to trig calculations, tying the tax to oil development after World War II.
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