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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1956
Page
2
The News reports that five boys were placed on indefinite probation following a disciplinary action. Details are limited, with no further official explanation provided in the available text.
The article describes Miss Cora Reams, a U.S. military expert on meals in Germany and France, managing a substantial daily budget to feed 350,000 personnel. It covers her menus, recipes, and the GI tastes, noting favorites like steak, turkey, chicken, spinach, salads, and fruit, while listing disliked vegetables. It also notes efforts to improve military cuisine and vitamin-conscious planning. Seven youths faced juvenile court in Westminster for petty theft, with ages 10 or 11 to 16, and probationary custody ordered.
Miss Elizabeth Scherer of Russell Sage College proposed a six month waiting period before marriage to test the couple’s commitment and reduce hasty marriages. Albany committee considers how such a rule could be enacted to preserve home unity.
A mixed set of trivia and quiz items covers fur quality of wolverines the first clipper ship founder Donald McKay differences in marriage terms FBI Academy aims to train law enforcement officials the real name of Kid Curry and details on the poisonousness of respectable berries peat usage in gardening explaining peat as decayed vegetation that releases beneficial bacteria and improves soil moisture retention.
Mr. Richard F Nalin of 111 West Second Street remains in a critical condition at Frederik Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Medical staff report the patient’s condition is serious but stable as he undergoes treatment and recovery efforts.
A devotional urging Christians to reveal enemies only through generous deeds. It cites Prov 25 22 and a quote from Bishop Wilson about feeding and aiding enemies to trigger good will, not conflict.
Fifty years ago on Aug. 13 1908 local items note a girl Miss Tyson struck by a bicyclist on South Market Street near Beckley’s Confectionery but able to walk. The removal of 266 bodies from the old Lutheran graveyard to Mt Olivet cemetery is completed. A large Sunday song service in Braddock Heights auditorium features Judge S J Peetle. A Frederick County resident fined $3 for intoxicated driving on East Patrick Street. A Pearl and Marisville area colt and harness horse show is planned for Aug. 15 with judges Dr WS Norens Bernard O Thomas and Daniel T Shreve, plus dancing.
Twenty years ago Frederick and adjoining counties heard Louis Taber master of the National Grange urge intelligent crop insurance as drought damage peaked the farm rally sponsored by Pomona Grange Farm Bureau and Rural Women’s Clubs. Thieves plundered hen houses near Yellow Springs stealing 190 chickens and crops. Emmitsburg endured a cloudburst flood washing streets and roads, wind blew down trees and the Monocacy river ran muddy.
Chicago dispatch notes former President Truman endorsing Harriman may aid Stevenson by reshaping Democratic support. Analysis covers Truman statements, party factions, and possible effects on OHIO Missouri South delegates while noting political risks and potential for a deadlock or strategist maneuvers within the convention.
Major Thomas M. Nias explains new laws aiding Reservists forced out after five years and forgiving reenlistment overpayments. Readjustment payments range from 266 to 38685 dollars based on years of service, with conditions on retirement eligibility. The overpayment forgiveness stems from a 1954 bonus formula error affecting thousands of enlisted men.
A dinner at Mealey's Hotel New Market honored Hahn Transportation Hahn Petroleum and Hahn Company with a safety milestone of over a million miles without a fatality or serious injury. Speakers included Mary Powell Safety Director Robert J Powley and John McClintock. Safety awards honored drivers with up to five years without incidents and merit points redeemable for merchandise.
Bolivar residents and relatives frequent Washington and Martinsburg travel across states. Families including the Menefees, Webb, and Hape connect with kin in Raleigh Angier and Silver Spring. Local moves and social gatherings feature visits from Glover, Kleinfelter, and Ramsdill households.
A compact note on usage and pronunciation warns about misused phrases and misspellings. It highlights doubt versus misstatement, notes mispronunciations of minutiae, and stresses daily vocabulary growth with a remonstrance example against riotous living.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Webb and family Millville rent the former Hardy property at the Toot of Alstadt Hill bought by Mr and Mrs Dewey Meadows with extensive improvements. Jances Spindle Washington and Mr and Mrs Clyde Koons Frederick were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Hope. Dear Ernestine your mother is right though decision up to your prospective mother in law.
The letter set covers family hardship pregnancy adoption ethics and social advice. Dorothy Dix counsels against abandoning the daughter suggests adoption only via accredited agencies and urges keeping the child with family support while advising against prying questions from estranged relatives and insensitive gossip.
The Rice family held its eleventh annual reunion on August 5 at Mountain Sale Picnic Woods. President Prof. Charles C. T. Stull led ceremonies featuring music, readings, and prayers. Gifts were given to notable attendees. officers elected included President Mrs. Raymond Powell and other officers. Numerous family members attended, including many named Rices and spouses from multiple households.
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