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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1955
Page
2
Subscriptions shown in the readable garble list offer rates for single copies and advance payments. The item notes Frederick Maryland as a post office entry, with references to the Audit Bureau of Circulation and a Thursday publication date.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports defense centered federal budges were reduced in the fiscal year ending June 40. Spending peaked at 53.0 billion in 1953 Q4 and eased to about 41 billion by year end. Agricultural price support costs rose as private crop loan redemptions boosted spending elsewhere. The trend suggests a return toward balance next year despite political wrangling.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover released optimistic crime news saying major crimes are down for the first time in a decade. He credits coordinated law enforcement against gangs and an alert public, noting bank robbery remains the most prevalent crime and praising the Ten Most Wanted program for arrests.
Among The Sick Mrs G Wilson Mercer has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after ten days surgery and is reported getting along satisfactory. Clarence Tobery of 562 Fast was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Henry R Shoemaker, a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital, returned to his residence at 602 Fairview Avenue and will stay in his bedroom for now. Frank LaCrose of 213 Sixth Street underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is reported satisfactorily. he will be confined to the hospital for about ten days.
The Frederick woman Mary Hsther Rippeon of BBD 4 was misidentified as the injured party after emails circulated last week. She told The News she was not the person hurt when a woman with the same name fell from a car near Ijamsville.
Local personals note births including Donna Jean seventh at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Cynthia Anne Severtson born July 5 to Lt and Mrs Dale Severtson in Cornwallis Oregon. Other items report James Dean stationed at AC and W site in North Bend and Charles Shefield at West Fifth Street welcoming Donna Jean. Additional notices cover Canadian studies and a wedding in West Virginia. Pakistan selects Chaudhri Mohammed Ali to form government as Mohammed Ali steps down after league losses.
Aug 11 205 reports campers at Monocacy tents with John Quynn Goldie Slauf fer Willian Delaplaine dotin Staley and William Storm. Quynn wins rifle contest while Staley and Delaplaine paint camp placard. A mill in Carrall street now operates day and night under ATT ol Re Loch er with Mr Harry Devilbiss in charge. Trades and sales include Covert auto for Indian motorcycle via Murray Hirsh and Camden Ramsury. Fish in Court Park fountain damaged prompt county action. Executors sell the late George Markeil farm 217 acres on New Design road to John S. Newman.
Twenty years ago notices note price drops and a community athletic field dedication at Emmusbues, a wedding at Topks Sprois Linen chapel, and family updates. Sara Jane Free, daughter of Ve and Vee Giapey Mo Free, was married. Fagin E Fourth Street, son of Rus Serice, is gradually recovering from a bout of illness. the clipping also mentions local figures and events.
A seven year old chestnut gelding will appear in the Triangle Western Morse Show presented by the South Mid Chae Association on Saturday August 20 at the Frederick Bar Grounds. Matinee at two pm and an evening show at dusk follow, with walking and riding contests, stake bidding, and class events featuring horses from Frederick, Carroll, Montgomery and Washington counties. The show is produced by Alawah Ranch known for Arabian horses and Santa Gertrudis cattle, with trophies and prizes and free admission for children with parents.
Kiwanis and Rotary clubs held separate picnics this week replacing their luncheon meetings at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. About 150 Kiwanis members and guests gathered at the Taylor home Reedysville for a tour of local mountains and game reservations. Reedysville caterers and planning committee members are named. Rotary attendees also numbered about 150, holding a picnic and swimming party at Waverley Farm hosted by Joseph Gakey with committee members listed. Charles S Vo Sanner presided, catering by Francis Scott Key Hotel.
In a 1918 letter to Colonel House Elihu Root argues that international breaches of peace require universal concern beyond the two nations involved. He urges a shift from state sovereignty for self interest to a community of nations with shared responsibility, foreshadowing modern collective security ideas and aligning with Dulles's later views on Red China.
Side Glances reports Elmer E Wachter, first lieutenant and partner in Wachter Bros. Wholesale Distributors, completed the first two weeks of the 459th Troop Carrier Wing summer encampment at Mitchel AFB New York. Wachter, serving since 1948, is assigned as a pilot in the 756th Troop Carrier Squadron. He is married with four children and continues reserve duty one weekend monthly.
The editorial contrasts the outcomes of actions flowing from the American Declaration of Independence with those arising from the divine right of kings, discussing implications for governance and authority. The piece reflects 18th century Republican and monarchical perspectives.
A group led by the South Jefferson County Ministers Association seeks a county election on a proposed second harness track in Jefferson County. Philadelphia and Miami promoters have temporary state approval to study a track at Charles Town, Shepherdstown, or nearby, with a special election required to decide the issue. The effort aims to collect up to 1,000 petition signatures from ministers, congregations, and voters to place the question before the public.
A noisy, garbled text explains word usage and misused terms. It mentions foreign born residents, foreigners, scratiger, mispronunciations, misspellings, and a glossary style list with examples and a daily vocabulary drive. It ends with a fragment about a sales person and a customer's rebuff.
A fragmented notice discusses extreme heat and desire for calmer days. Mentions weather quirks and a wish to avoid conflict while hoping for cooler conditions and safer times.
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