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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1956
Page
2
A final park service was held this week in Frederick, with local residents attending to mark the occasion. Officials outlined future plans for the park as community members reflected on its history and significance to the area.
The United States Middle East Emergency Committee has gathered 13 oil firms to craft a pooling plan for terminal storage and transportation facilities and to consider altering crude and refined oil prices in case of Arab disruption. Officials warn Europe and Britain would face shortages, while U S producers could boost output to meet demand.
Fifteen Frederick soldiers completed the first phase of six months of active duty under the Reserve Forces Act at Fort Knox. They received eight weeks of basic training then advanced training and may finish at local Army Reserve or National Guard units. Counties youths also completed training.
Fifty years ago Barbara Mullinix was chosen as Titania to reign at the second annual Children's Carnival hosted by the Frederick City Hospital Guild. Her maids of honor included Lillian Motter Rebecca Delashmut Valletta Keefer Myrtle Hershberger and Amy Motter with knights Ernest McCardell Frank Markell Jay Toms Clinton MecSherry Hammond Clary Murray Stauffer Arthur Kreb Fred Cramer Leyburn Hughes. A separate item notes a delivery wagon accident in Frederick injuring Harry Marman. Governor Warfield accepted an invitation to the Braddock Heights all day picnic and sham battle on September 6 with 11 am arrival by Company B Hagerstown dancing at 2 pm and the sham battle 3 to 4 30 pm.
A Labor Day excursion to Niagara Falls New York will depart Frederick Saturday at nine PM from the B and O freight station and return Monday at 6 35 PM The South End Civic Association Inc sponsors reservations accepted until Wednesday Harvey Harrington Jr president 46 West South street leads the trip Also a bridge construction pact was signed by the State Roads Commission Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Harpers Ferry Bridge Co forwarding to Washington for funds and a minor traffic incident caused a storefront window break at Southern Wholesalers.
Mr G Dayton Hodges of Staunton was guest of his brother near Frederick last week. Fred E Harrison Sr and daughter Loretta near Woodbine and Mrs Alien Harrison patriiute traveled 7000 miles visiting Helen Jenkins in Chula Vista and sister Mrs Oscar D Marx in Austin. Wilbur Hammaker and sons Michael Jeffrey and Karl of Manakin Farms visited Hammaker parents in West Second Street. C C Keeney returned to Walkersville after ten days with J S Keeney and daughters in Freeport Long Island while J S Keeney was on duty at Idlewild Airport. Dr and Mrs D F Keeney hosted Dr Keeney’s parents at their Walkersville cottage in Dewey Beach three weeks vacationing. Keeney family plan to return to Hadeld to resume practice in Washington.
James Marlow argues that the 1952 campaign mirrors 1932 with both parties embracing New Deal and Fair Deal foundations. He notes Eisenhower and Stevenson seek to extend past programs rather than propose radical changes, signaling an era ending and a shared midcentury course.
AFL-CIO ordered action against three member unions over alleged welfare fund misuses with early suspension for one. Meany disputed Republican claims of labor friendliness while a four day meeting at a Pocono camp considered a presidential endorsement delay. Senate subcommittee found over $1.4 million misused in distillery and laundry welfare funds.
Leigh Raine Feete a Brunswick 19 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B L Feete earned the title sweetheart of the New York Yankees after meeting players at batting practice and having a jacket adorned with Yankee photos autographed by the team. Her mother designed the jacket which drew attention and offered high prices but was not for sale. Leig Raine enjoys the social perks and counts Irv Noren and Norm Siebern among her favorites.
The Von Brothers three ring circus comes to McCurdy Field Wednesday with shows at 3 PM and 7 30 PM. Sponsored by the Uniform Bank and the Independent Hose Company.
Two suits each seeking 20000 damages have been filed by Robert L. Weddle and Robert LeRoy Eyler of Woodsboro against Brantley F. Keeney and Richard B. Keeney over a October 24, 1955 collision on Copper Mine Road. Weddle drove Eyler's car. Keeney, a minor, operated the other vehicle. Weddle and Eyler allege negligence and damage to the car, and Eyler says the vehicle was destroyed. Attorneys Alton Bennett and Stanley BR Bossard represent the plaintiffs.
American Legionnaires arrive for the 38th National Contention in Los Angeles. Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Adlai Stevenson are among speakers set to address the gathering. The convention opens with a 10 hour parade featuring bands, drum and bugle corps, marching units and hundreds of floats past a reviewing stand at a 100000 seat coliseum.
In Baltimore the Maryland Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners met to address the situation after a circuit court voided 76 licenses issued by the rival rump board. Norman P. Ramsey, deputy attorney general, attended as a consultant, noting four men licensed by the invalidated board had registered in Cecil County last July.
Miss Jo Ann Keller daughter of Mrs Earl R Harper Brunswick and the late William Keller wed Ernest R Miller son of Mr and Mrs Claude Miller Middletown in a double ring ceremony at Betrans Lutheran Brunswick The Rev Ralph H Miller and Rev Franklin J Klein officiated amid white gladioli baby breath The bride wore a white nylon over satin gown with a Bible bouquet The wedding party included maid of honor Miss Bonnie Keller and bridesmaids Miss Doris Shafer Miss Grace Bible The couple planned a brief southern state wedding trip and will reside with the groom's parents.
U S Sen Price Daniel held a razor thin lead over Ralph Yarborough for the Democratic nomination as Texas governor in one of the state’s biggest political brawls. Contests across 254 counties threatened to erase his slim margin as ballots faced challenges.
Frederick Memorial Hospital records births from August 23 to 27 listing multiple families, addresses, and newborns including Sherree Lynn, Cathy Lynn, Leonard Ellsworth, Jimmie Roger Jr, Susan Cornelia, Robert Raymond, Edwin Patrick, Carroll Leslie Jr, and Sylvia Jean. Married parents include Franklin C. Smith, Stith, Heffner, Higdon, Willis, Mercer, Hemby Jr, Runkles, Deeds, Anderson, Gross, and Spielman.
Alpha Portland Cement Company files deeds to acquire about 4.3 acres more near Buckeystown for a new plant. M. J. Grove Lime Company sells roughly 48.59 acres for about 425000. William F Moran’s estate sells a 343 acre strip for about 3500. Charles Gottlieb Lang, 68, dies. builder of C C Lang and Son Inc. Lang died after a long illness in Union Memorial Hospital. firm operates plants in several states.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rocky Hill plans a six day evangelism mission led by guest missioner Rev. Alton Allbeck of Augsburg Lutheran Church Toledo from December 2 to 6. The Evangelism Committee is named with John Rice as Lay Chairman and subcommittees covering prayer publicity hospitality music telephone and other duties. In New York, middleweight Jerry Liedee scored a technical knockout over Bob Provizzi at St. Nicholas Arena to earn a date with Pat McAleer after a requested strategic change by trainer John Scavone.
Three sympathetic Bronx garbage collectors dumped two tons of trash to help a woman recover a $530 envelope. Mrs. Rosalie Mirabel, 32, halted the truck and watched workers sift through refuse for 30 minutes until they found the money. She rewarded them $5.
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