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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1956
Page
3
The U S consumer price index rose to 137.6 in mid October from 117.1 in September, a new high over the past year. While not panicked, officials warn creeping inflation may require economic adjustment as manufactured goods and services costs climb while wages lag. The Suez crisis could push prices higher, but a top-out is not expected.
In a 1956 York Herald Tribune piece a columnist notes how ordinary Americans discuss potential war. A taxi driver voice and others reveal shifting attitudes toward conflict, alliance, and whether the United States should act. The author warns such talk can lead to war and reflects enduring questions about moral principles and national resolve.
Edna Mae Young daughter of Mrs. John W. Thomas married Robert M. Moler at Grate Reformed parsonage with Rev Dr Raymond E Wilhelm officiating. A separate ceremony at Mt Olivet Church Lovettsville Virginia united Charlotte Pearson and Larry Frederick Holdrick of Santa Rosa California with Rev Herbert Bowers presiding. The couples plan to reside in Hagerstown and Bluemont after the weddings.
A reader argues there is no immediate health threat at Elm Street School and defends Dr Schoolman’s health committee report. He cites improvements funded, disputes misinterpretations, and urges immediate, adequate actions.
The column lists personal notices from families including Falconer and Bowings with service addresses in Germany and Lancaster. It notes wedding anniversary celebrations, chamber of commerce guests in Martinsburg with John Coleman of the U S Chamber, and Air Force crew members including Robert Bennett and Donald Rice tied to UN police transport duties. A federal tax lien filed against Jada Development Corp for FUTA $514.35 is recorded.
The Juniors and United Fire Companies nominate officers for January 7 elections. Judge John C. Motter and Joseph W. Gaver named presidents. Company A celebrates with Company B at the Armory, speeches by Capt. Markey and Lieuts Kefauver and Leichert, a draw in a boxing bout between Edmonds and Storm. The brick dwelling at St Joseph's Academy grounds, Emmitsburg, gutted by fire with household goods saved. Articles of incorporation filed for Emmitsburg Manufacturing Company with $3,000 capital. The Tempest Dramatic Company opens a week at Cy Opera House with The American Actress in four acts.
Emmert R. Howfus named by Guynice to fill the third maus trate post for Frederik city replacing the late Milton G Urner Jr Charles B Groff noted for fiariat role as the new appointee ascended the Police Headquarters stairs sustaining injuries en route City Hospital treated Officials discuss Maryland panic and probation system extension Attorney General O Conor spoke at Monowacy Club Evang Reformed church noting sewer and slipper street accidents as contributing factors to higher crash rates
A 1955 report cites filthy toilets poor lighting and overcrowding at Elm Street School. It urges immediate upgrades including new plumbing, toilets on each floor, upgraded cafeteria, ventilation and stairwell safety to cost about 19000 dollars and avoid major reconstruction.
Miss Beatrice Fehr leads an all day training for 29 Girls 4-H clubs to teach curtain selection and making. Topics cover light diffusion privacy and decor, with guidance on length placement and cafe and tiered curtains for various window types.
London reports of discontent among Saint Petersburg youth and workers surface with no official confirmation. Moscow radio broadcasts cite expulsions at Moscow University and other campuses, reflecting restless youth amid Soviet culture praise.
Wheat rose ten cents to two dollars and ten cents a bushel at the start of the week amid scarce supply and war scare. Barley edged up to one dollar and ten cents with limited market availability. Local quotes show higher prices in Hagerstown at two dollars twelve cents for wheat and ninety eight cents for barley.
Among the sick and improving at Frederick Memorial Hospital are Mrs George Smith and Mrs Frederick Pangle who are slowly recovering after recent falls and confinement. Also noted are discharges and returns home for several residents, with Santa letters prepared for local children and a service member set to complete six months of training at Fort Leonard Wood. The Weather Department reported fever workers idled in October, a record low since 1948.
An employee at Rigus Sanitum was found guilty of drunken and disorderly conduct during a trial in Semi ated Cambie. The magistrate sentenced Francis J. McGarvey to 30 days in jail in default of a $25 fine after testimony showed he was loud and intoxicated when picked up at the institution. Deputy sheriffs Layman and Haugh testified. Charles T Y of Montgomery was fined $8 for improper hunting license. The class meeting at Calvary Methodist discussed Christmas plans. A fire call on Mare Noha avenue involved a car owned by Car Willard.
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