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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1956

Page

2

Sir Adrian Is Plagued By Misfortune In Scotland

In a tale from Somerset to Maryland and Scotland, Sir Adrian Dunbar battles fading fortune. He faces a crumbling mansion, costly renovations, car thefts, and a burned bearing on trips to Crisfield. He and his wife rely on 32 pounds while two sons return from U S Army service hoping to settle in Scotland.

Baltimore Adrian Leer Deabar Somerset County Maryland Sir Adrian Mochrum Dunbar Scotland Upper Fairmount Crisfield Dunbars David Dunbal Eve Bactigure Rowland Donald iRobert U. S. Army

Examiner Warns Violators in Local License Hearings

The examiner warned violators as hearings at Peoples Court proceeded. David F. Roberts III of Walkersville had license revoked for reckless driving. five suspensions, two probations, and one reexamination followed for others including Graynos Brunger, Richard Fitz, Emil Nothagle, Clarence Snowden, and Bickford Stottlemyer. Probation stayed for Glenn Holland Jr and Richard Smith. Simon P. Biddinger was ordered to retake a driver’s test at the State Armory.

Peoples’ Court David F. Roberts Walkersville Graynos J. Brunger Adamstown Richard T. Fitz Etwathiterary Emil R. Nothagle South Market Street Clarence E. Snowden Sjamsville

Fall Ahead and Prosperity Hold Through Election Year

The economy withstands unseasonable temperatures a steel strike and a presidential election. Despite expectations of slower growth, overall prosperity remains robust with a current business boom sustained by modest inflation. A renewed inflation surge could alter the outlook, but for now activity accelerates into fall.

Court Upholds Ban on Coal Tar Coloring in Foods

The United States Court of Appeals unanimously upholds a HEW order forbidding coal tar coloring in foods and cosmetics after government labs prove harm. The ruling finds federal control over such a broad field impractical while acknowledging the risk to public health.

United States Court of Appeals Marisa B. Folsom Department of Health, Education and Public Welfare

Sick Mrs Gurley and Carty ill at home and hospital

Among the sick, Mrs Grace Stull Gurley of Woodsboro is at University Hospital Baltimore in fair condition after surgery. Mrs Vernine Carty of East Fifth Street is worsened at home after two years of paralysis. Mrs J William Gaver of Frederick RFD 4, recently home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after a period as a medical patient. Big picnic planned for Braddock Heights Park by the Pennsy Family Club of Hagerstown on Saturday August 25 hosted by Pennsylvania Railroad with about a thousand attendees from Cumberland Valley to Winchester and Shippensburg.

Grace Stull Gurley Woodsboro University Hospital Baltimore Vernine Carty East Fifth Street Carty J. William Gaver RFD Frederick Frederick Memor’ Lial Hospital Heights Pennsy Family Club Hagerstown Braddock Heights Park Pennsylvania Railroad Company Cumberland Valley Winchester Shippensburg Haines Braddock Heights Victor Gibbons Ford Road John Fox Patsy Gary Karen Daniel M. Haines Susan Hanover Roger Haines Arlington Best Linda Mary Yarrowsburg Roland Fraley Rickie 4No Gacaie, Jr WITS Svore Man Potter Roy Potter M. Potter Judy Cookie Mary Potter

Deaths mark long life in two Carroll County obits

Mrs. Mary Jane Rebecca Whipp, 97, widow of Daniel M. Whipp, died at 7:30 a.m. at her son-in-law and daughter J Raymond Coran’s Jefferson home after six weeks of illness. She leaves six children and many descendants, with services at St Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church and interment at Mount Olivet. Thomas H. Koontz, 76, lifelong resident of near Winfield, died Monday after a lengthy illness. Survived by wife Mabel and son LeRoy, a Merchant Marine en route to Korea, with private interment and a memorial service at Winfield Funeral Home.

Mary Jane Rebecca Whipp Daniel M. Whipp J. Raymond Coryn Jefferson David and Susan Specht Myers St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Church Hill Ballen“Ker Creek The Missionary Society of the Church Howard Boyer Emory Whipp Feagaville Clarence East Church Street J. Raymond Coran St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Mount Olivet M. R. Etchison and Son Thomas H. Keeats Thomas H. Koontz Winfield Carroll County John Thomas Susanna Koontz Mabel Koontz LeRoy Koontz Merchant Marine Korea Winfield Funeral Home Richard Thompson C. M. Waltz

Publicity appreciated to the Editor of the News

Letters to the editor praise News coverage by the Farm Emergency CD Committee Incorporated. The group notes rural civil defense gains from News-Post reporting since 1938 and credits coverage for CD adoption by Frederick city and county authorities, plus office reorganization and a new director. Signed by Jesse M Bachsl and Axer Sec’y, August 21.

Farm Emergency CD Committee News-Post Rural CD Federal Civil Defense Administration Farm Emergency Federal CD Administration Frederick Office of Civil Defense Pew Jesse M. Baurstl Axer Sec Farm Emergency D Committee Meerevia

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

John O. Weast sold Willow Brook Mill and 12 acres near Walkersville to John E. Crum. Rosenstock family, Adelaide and Benjamin, with nurse, return from Atlantic City to East Second Street. Alton Carty and Mrs. Carty visiting Joseph W. L. Carty on South Market Street. A large bug bit Prof. Irving S. Biser in a Braddock Heights car, causing 20 minutes of pain.

Ifty Columes M the News John O. Weast Willow Brook John E. Crum Walkersville Jacob Rosenstock Adelaide Benjamin Rosenstock Atlantic City East Second Street Alton Carty Washington Joseph W. L. Carty South Market Street Braddock Heights Irving S$. Biser

Twenty Years Ago Highlights From The Column

Local Maryland National Guard units returned from summer encampment at Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania marking the first division review since World War I. Lightning struck and destroyed barns on Meadowbrook Farm near the city and on F A M Shafer’s farm near Petersville. Frederick Church of the Brethren to rededicate after extensive improvements costing 99000, starting a weeklong fiftieth anniversary program led by Rey Robert, Sherry is pastor. Mayor and Alderman consider purchasing McCurdy Farm for a municipal park for 38000 to Dr Ira J. McCurdy if plans proceed.

OCAL Maryland National Guard Indiantown Gap Frank A. Doll Meadowbrook F. A. M. Shafer Mary E. Shafer Petersville Frederick Church of the Brethren Rey Robert Sherry Pathe McCurdy Frei Ira J. McCurdy Edward P Thomas Ross Myers Thousand Islands Jocept H. Hime Bek

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Haller

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Haller who died Sunday were held Wednesday afternoon at two o clock from the funeral home on East Patrick Street. Rev Luther Miller assistant rector of All Saints Episcopal church officiated. Interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. C E Cline and Son funeral directors.

Mary Elizabeth Haller East Patrick Street Luther Miller All Saints Episcopal Church Mount Olivet Cemetery C. E. Cline and Son

Polio Cases Drop Across Washington State

Washington state health reports show fewer polio cases last week, under two dozen, less than half of the 2.1 recorded in the same week a year ago. The ongoing total remains well below any comparable week since 1947, signaling a notable downturn in incidence.

Washington

Yellow Springs community notes and politics update

Yellow Springs reports on school construction under new principal Roy, community events, family reunions, and club activities. The piece also covers Birmingham and Mahoney Democratic race dynamics, with local delegates pledging support and county alignments shaping the nomination battle ahead of a pivotal meeting.

Yellow Springs Seventh Street Wight Roy Roy

Abduction of Farmer Under Investigation

State's Attorney Omar T. Kaylor said he is investigating the abduction of farmer Adin Hege from near Maugansville. He was seized by six men, injected, and driven to Philhaven Hospital in Lebanon Pa. A nurse from Brooklane Hospital, run by the Mennonite sect, admitted involvement. FBI and local authorities are questioning six men. no doctor evaluation records yet. Community groups and local coach notes appear in surrounding text.

Hagerstown Omar T. Kaylor Maugansville Pennsylvania Kaylor Adin Hege Philhaven Hospital Lebanon Horace Martin Hege Martin Maryland Brooklane Hospital FBI Baltimore

The Smear That Didn't Succeed in Nixon Campaign

A long critique traces a whispering campaign against Richard Nixon, tied to anti‑Communist ideologies and 1955 politics. It notes efforts by extremist groups and labor allies, criticism of Nixon’s qualifications, and how President Eisenhower’s illness amplified the controversy. The piece discusses figures like Harold Stassen and the impact on Nixon’s 1956 renomination.

David Lawrence San Francisco Richard Nixon Alger Hiss Nixon California United States Senate New York Ike England France Italy Capitoli Coun ‘Ry House Senate Eisenhower Harold Stassen Dick Show Hitler Rebedy Niven Bendicap Nixem Democrats

Eisenhower Speech in Milwaukee Faces Dem Attacks on Nixon

In a 1952 Milwaukee speech Ike denounces communist infiltration in the Truman era as treason three times and notes Democratic pressure to undercut him. Nixon earns praise from Ike as an extraordinary, loyal ally, with Republicans at the convention signaling confidence in Nixon as a candidate.

Milwaukee Dwight Eisenhower Truman Eisenhower Anon Nixon Ike New York Herald Tribune, Inc

Western Big Three Seek Quick End to Suez Conference

London reports the Western powers aim to finish the Suez conference tonight and present an 18 nation plan to internationalize the canal in Egypt despite Soviet Indian opposition. Egypt would control the waterway with an advisory international board, while threats to delay ships sparked a fresh crisis and drawn Britain and France into special cabinet sessions.

London Egypt Nasser Russia Ceylon Indonesia Canal Board Foreign Office

Special inducement for Tobacco Road at Mountain Theater

Producer Walter Stilley offers a free guest pass with each ticket for Tobacco Road tonight at the Mountain theater. A courtesy car will depart the Francis Scott Key Hotel around 8 to 8 15 p m for those needing transport, with advance reservations requested.

Mountain Theater Tonight Walter Stilley Tobacco Road Stilley Francis Scott Key

Personal notices and local arrivals and a road accident report

A stream of personal notices lists visits and returns among residents and families from Frederick to Ocean City Maryland and beyond, including Evelyn Geister, Vita Oyedis Chame, Mrs Roser Remsburg, and Claude Moore Jr. A Frederick Memoral Hospital condition update reports 13 year old Odale Martin improving after a truck bed fall near Luca, while a public sale at 20 Jefferson Street in Brad dock Heights sells for 3500 to George BR Stupp.

George Korrell Jailer Avenue Marybelle Remsburg Denton Remsbury Garland Remsbury Ocean City Claude Moore Jr Claude Moore Old Braddock Saufly Field Pensacola Fla Norfolk Claude US. Navy Norman Okla Minkington Canal Tenn Sandy Fivid James B. Platt Schenectads N.Y Deborah Cramer Red Armet Laws Cramer Daughtouf Steiner Cramer Woodsboro Mr Cram Odale Vartin Luther H. Martin Lewistown Frederick Memoral Hospital Young Martin Luca Hubert D Bailey RFC 1 Thurmont Ee Blice Jefferson Street George BR Stupp Braddock Heights Florence Vo Castle Jacob Castle Gilmore T. Castle Sy WolJerome Offutt John Lo Panton

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