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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
3
Established 1883 published ever. Eng GREAT SOUTHE, MPG CO, Frederick MD. newspaper republication rights and AP dispatches. Entered at Frederick MD post office as second class matter. Thursday December 13, 155%.
The American Red Cross appeals for five million dollars to aid Hungarian relief. Funds will support mass feeding in Hungary by the International Red Cross and refugee care at camps in Austria and Western Europe, plus services for arrivals at Camp Kilmer New Jersey.
A wagon driven by Harry Carmack crashed after a horse bolted at West All Saints street. Carmack was knocked unconscious, the horse captured, and both wagon and harness damaged. The Frederick County Anti-Saloon League held its annual meeting with leadership elected. Frederick City Hospital treated November patients with progress on a new wing. King Devic Leda IOOF elected officers for the year. A LaFrance fire engine representative estimated a new engine at about $4700.
Members of the Francis Scott Key Post American Legion join Area B Legionnaires for the annual Christmas visitation to the Newton D. Baker Veterans Center Martinsburg West Virginia. They will transport gifts from the Post Home at East Church Street. The effort includes Emmitsburg Brunswick Thurmont and the William P. Lark post of Frederick.
Frederick Memorial Hospital welcomes its first full time anesthesiologist Dr Richard L Fruth joining nurse anesthetist Miss Willhide as part of a growing anesthesia team. The hospital notes a national shortage of specialists and highlights advances in surgical care and training since World War II.
Fifty DeMolay youths were entertained by the Mothers Circle at a Christmas gathering in Mercer home after the Masonic Temple meeting. A key chain gift and refreshments marked the event with committee chairs named for 1957 goals and a note on anesthesia advances and training.
A Yellow Springs reader recalls moving to Frederick County and buying sheep and a cow. The failed livestock venture ends with a disastrous home butchering attempt, messy kitchen, and a humorous lesson about pedigreed stock and wiser choices.
A letter highlights failed grass fed veal and taxes on lighting along Ford and Bethel Roads. Residents urge street lights for safety while the Community Association resists rising costs. Henry Berger departs Ohio State for a Mexico exchange term. 4H silent meeting and Belle Greinginger profile conclude the page.
Master dames Allen Blank and Mr and Mrs Bera Wo Blank Sr observe Frederick’s sixth birthday today in Red 4.
Complications from a fall left Charles B. Groff with a fractured leg and death at Frederick City Hospital at 63. Thieves hit Earl Hargett’s Urbana Thurston road premises three nights in a row taking over 100 Boys. Folk and Crofts boxing series opened at Winkles Arena with strong turnout. Dr Z G Waters of Martinsburg, in surgery at Martinsburg Hospital, had his cloakroom thief steal a purse containing 3408.
Civic Club members heard Herbert Heston discuss Eisenhower era goals for education beyond high school. He cited a baby boom doubling college age in 15 years and outlined six points from the committee's first report including broader opportunities, better teachers, and federal role. Grace Adams introduced Heston. Melvin Partridge presided.
Lt Col James F Bartgis Jr commanding officer of the S02d Signal Battalion (Construction) lists summer camp changes. Several soldiers named with home towns and ranks are assigned, promoted or advanced to Private E-2 under the Armed Forces Act of 1955.
Mrs Nellie Buck of 452 West South Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital around December and remains in fair condition. Mr Harry De Miller near Ventovia is reportedly at his home. Mrs John B Thomas Carroll Parkway has entered Frederick Memorial Hospital as a patient.
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