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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1956

Page

2

Convicted for Failing to Stop After Accident in Md

A Baltimore man, Franklin P. Christfield, was found guilty at Trial Magistrate's court of failing to stop after an accident and failing to drive to the right. He was assessed fines totaling 22.20 dollars. State witnesses and defense offered conflicting accounts of whether the vehicle stopped or reported the crash on August 11 near Steiner's Hill on U.S. 340.

Baltimore H. Reese Shoemaker Franklin P. Chritchfield C. Cliftom Wiris Robert Ne Kirby Critchfield Steiner’s Hill U.S. 340 William V. Beall East Second Street John Ramsburg East Patrick Street Charles Wallace RFD 1 Shoemaker Hubert Gibson Newark N.J N. Dorsey Sgt Quinon Gibson

Auction sale of Urbana store and land executors for John L. Jamison

Earmarked property in Urbana comprising a large store room and one acre, offered for sale by J. W. and B. J. Jamison as executors for John L. Jamison. The site has housed a store for 90 years, most recently occupied by R. D. Hendrickson for 15 years. Nearby, a Frederick farm barn was struck and burned by lightning, another farm barn burned, wagon wheels failed on West Patrick Street, and a delivery wagon axle broke near Market and Patrick streets. Fort Fanny campers reported raided tents with missing suitcases, chests, food and drinks, prompting potential further action.

Arles EER J. W B. J. Jamison John L. Jamison Urbana R. D. Hendrickson Charles Routzahn Frederick Gas House William H. Hood Woodville Tiarrisville Hyzeialee Company West Patrick Street Ray L. Shaff Market Patrick Streets Maddietown Fort Fanny Braddock Heights Moray

International Affairs Topic Warns of Global Tensions and Markets

A column by Roger W. Babson from Babson Park Mass outlines potential impacts of Eisenhower's health on stock markets and suggests Russia aims to spread communism through diplomacy. It forecasts shifts in policy, European adjustments, and possible 1965 European conflict, while urging continued retail spending and debt reduction.

Ill and recovering in Frederick area hospitals

Among the sick, Mrs John Ed Schell Jr of East Second Street has returned today from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she was a medical patient. Deputy Sheriff George M Layman returned Monday to East Sixth Street from Frederick Memorial Hospital where he was a cardiac patient. Mr Lewis H Knock of North Market Street, who suffered a skull fracture last week, is much improved at Frederick Memorial Hospital, where he has been a patient since last Tuesday. Dr Andrew G Truxai, president of Hood College, developed post operative pneumonia two weeks ago and was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital, where he is greatly improved and hopes to return home soon. Mr Harley Webber of Knoxville was moved Monday from Frederick Memorial Hospital to Maryland University Hospital in Baltimore. he is doing as well as can be expected. Removal was by C H Feete and Bro ambulance. Mrs Rita Wells of South Market Street underwent surgery Monday evening at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is in satisfactory condition. Mr Mehri Reddick of Walkersville, who had hand tumor surgery at Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore last week, is expected to have a similar operation this week. Mr Anthony J Cincotta of Brunswick remains under medical care at Frederick Memorial Hospital, where he has been a patient since suffering a heart attack July 1.

John Ed. Schell Jr East Second Street Braddock Heights Frederick Memorial Hospital George M. Layman East Sixth Street Lewis H. Knock North Market Street Andrew G. Truxai Hood College Harley Webber Knoxville Frederick Memoral Maryland University Hospital Baltimore C. H. Feete Bro Rita Wells South Market Street Frederick Memoral Hospital Mehri Reddick Walkersville Union Memorial Hospital Anthony J. Cincotta Brunswick

Births Reported At Frederick Memorial Hospital August

Frederick Memorial Hospital reported several births in August including Laura Jane Friday, Brenda Joyce Garber, and Carroll Robert Brashears II. A long list notes parents and addresses across Frederick, Hagerstown, Westminster, and surrounding towns. One mother, Mary Jane Eakle, is identified as formerly from Hagerstown. Additional items include hospital patient updates and a late July administration note.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Harold E. Matteson East Patrick Street Laura Jane Friday Matteson Mary Jane Eakle Hagers Own Richard Garber New Windsor Brenda Joyce Alice Sinnott Westminster Carroll Robert Brashears Braddock Heights Carroll Robert Foday Marvin L Ridgely Route 1 Airy Betty Carol

Evolution of the American vice presidency and its power

The article traces how early vice presidents often became president after a death or resignation, notes the shift after the 12th Amendment, and argues recent changes under Eisenhower giving Nixon greater power. It discusses how this redefined role could strengthen the U S government if the trend continues.

Draft Calls Rise as Enlistment Lags in Postwar U.S.

Military authorities sustain a large force with about 3 million in service and require thousands more each month. Although volunteers lag, men with two years of service are leaving, prompting higher draft quotas. Ages 18 to 26, and sometimes up to 35, remain obligation periods of two years, leading local boards to tighten deferments as September requests 14,000 and October climbs to 17,000.

Defense Department Uncle Sam

May Have To Repay 43 405 Excess Salary

Baltimore city officials who voted themselves pay raises last winter may have to repay the excess, as a Maryland Court of Appeals ruling supports the suit. Mayor D Alesandro and council members joined Comptroller Gra ham Jr in the dispute, with Pressman seeking repayment and awaiting counsel from city legal officials.

Baltimore D'Alesandro Ralses Thenelves R. Walter Graham Jr Hyman Pressman Aspayer Maryland Coast Maryland United Retail Merchants’ Association Haxerstown Frank Knox Harry LeGore Holden Felton Russell H. McCain EA. Alexander Jr Austin James T. Edgie Russell Roy Rhoderick DG Everhart Walter FE Linn Charles McC. Mathias WT Delaplaine Hammond Clary

Probate petition for John R. Naylor estate granted

Petition for letters testamentary granted for John R. Naylor who died August 11 in a State Sanatorium. Executor named. heirs include wife Anna Naylor and daughters Mary Engles and Aspe Naylor. Bequests cover dwelling and improvements at State Sanatorium, equal shares to son and daughter, and daughter receives 835 plus second wife. Witnesses listed as Elizabeth Beat, Mary Peiffer, and Jobs Barton.

Peticon John R. Naylor Lo Naylor Anna Nayior Mary Nasior Engles Naylor Aspe Navier Elizabeth J. Beat RFD Waynesbore Mia Mary Frances Peiffer Wayner K Barton Jiége Gomme

Births and travels populate local personals page

Mr and Mrs Richard Kine announce a son born Saturday at Waynesboro Hospital. Mrs Joseph Bo Mason of Tampa visits her parents Earl Poole. Braddock Heights residents Mrs Walter DeLauter and Miss Josephine DeLauter visit relatives in Doubs and Frederick. Lena Main of Doubs weekend with siblings. Mr and Mrs Walter South, Heyattsville, and Mr and Mrs Melvin Ho Bowers with children return from four week Falcon Heights Texas vacation, also visiting Ed ward A Henry family in Mexico. A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown for Thomas C Grossnickle and Mabel M Flook.

Richard Kine Myersville Waynesboro Joseph Bo Mason Tampa Fla Earl Poole Braddock Heights Walter DeLauter Josephine DeLawter Kensington Doubs and Frederick Lena $. Main Doubs Walter Jo South Heyattsville Melvin Ho Bowers de Falcon Heghts Texas Edward A Henry Mexico

Stevenson Speech Criticized As Vulnerable in Campaign

In San Francisco on Aug 21, David Lawrence notes Adlai Stevenson’s acceptance speech exposed weaknesses as a campaign approach. The piece questions how to reconcile claims of American prestige abroad with methods of diplomacy, and critiques Stevenson’s rhetoric on liberty, advertising, and the role of peace in U.S. policy.

Funeral notices recount several Middletown area services

Funeral services were held for J Oliver Wooper Tracey Delauter Elgin Pryor Jr and Bessie Maring Charles Exoll and others with Rev Carlo Boxer Rev Harry Coffett Rev George Gray Rev Richard D Thompson officiating Interments followed at Lutheran Bethel Winfield and New Market cemeteries The obituaries note surviving relatives and home towns in Middletown Foxville Waynesboro and Fairfield with local funeral directors WW L Creager and Son C M Waltz and others.

J. Oliver Wooper Middletown Frederick Memorial Hospital Gladhill Company Carroll Boxer Harold Robert Merril Donald Glenn Wiles Robert Zecher Lutheran Cemetery Tracey H. Delauter Foxville Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church Harry Coffett George Delauter Paul J. Delauter Fred A Delauter Edgar FE. Delauter Ralph D. Pryor Frank L. Pryor Burns Hill Cemetery Waynesboro L Creager and Son Elgin Ellsworth Pryor Jr Fairfield Bethel Church of God George Gray Clarence McWahn Bethel Cemetery Tae Catet Bessie L. Maring Gypsy Hill Carroll County C. M. Waltz Winfield Cronise Barr Emerson Norman Elwood Pickett Russell Fleming James Robertson Winfield Church of God Charles E. Exoll Montgomery County Richard D. Thompson Stephen Ryan Rey Thompson James Grimes Edward Snyder Ronald Krickler Truman Davis New Market Cemetery

Deaths in Maryland Region Prompt Multiple Obituaries

A sequence of obituary notices records the deaths of Luther Edwards Derr of Plane No 4 aged 74 a retired baker. Edith S Ahalt of Middletown at 63. Harry Edwin Wolfe of Smithsburg Route 2 aged 81. Details include survivors, burial plans, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements. Also noted is a Jordan clash leaving two Israeli soldiers dead.

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