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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1956
Page
5
Fragmented OCR notes show a Frederick publication dated Saturday December 22, 1956. The text hints at newswire content from AP and republication notes, with garbled lines referencing dates and page classifications.
Dr. Paul W. Badge of Yale Observatory estimates annual cosmic dust fallout at about 9 million tons though not hazardous. The dust settles as a surface layer on Earth, formed from meteoric debris that rains down each year despite varying weather conditions.
The court records a $10.00 damage claim arising from a South Jet Street and West South Street collision. Plaintiffs include Sir and Mrs. Jes and Mr. and Mrs. DeLauter, with Shores seeking medical costs and services. Insurance carrier McQuain and attorney Smith represent parties. plaintiffs allege negligence by the defendant as the cause of the crash.
Christmas decorations fill the Francis Scott Key Hotel lobby with a tall spruce from Miss Mary Routzahn, a roaming Christmas rabbit, and a Santa scene over the revolving door. Guests, college girls, and staff join in carols as the hotel preserves its festive tradition each year.
Community figures and families are listed as attending a pre snow ball dinner party in Towson. Mrs Af TM Ar West Secumi street hosts, with Mr and Mrs Viger and Mr and Mrs Francis Southey among the guests. Several students and faculty from local schools visit relatives for the holidays.
A fragmented report notes Mrs. Clara Crabbs and Mrs. Grace Harley among attendees at Zion Methodist Church. Rev. Harold A. Ammons attends a meeting session with others including John Walters and Mrs. Ralph. The program features poetry and singing as preparations for next year are discussed.
The Thurmont community hosts its annual Christmas party for local children in the American Legion hall on Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsored by the Post Child Welfare committee with Lawrence Warne as chair and Hobart Sweeney supervising the fox committee, the event is assisted by Commander Charles Ho Stitely. Memorial service for Mrs. Frederick WotAnga Jane Harnwell set for December 26 at All Saints Episcopal Church. she died October 24 1956 in Philadelphia. Ashes to be interred at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. survived by son Dr. Gaylord P. Harnwell president of University of Pennsylvania.
Fifty years ago Megs from the columns notes a public sale of the Old Lutheran Grave Yard on East Church Street, all remains moved to Mt Olivet cemetery. Frank Pample, a noted lawyer, was bitten on the left leg by a dog in Court House Park but escaped serious harm. Street conditions keep blacksmiths busy and several injuries are reported from slips on icy sidewalks. A cantata titled Claus Dream was performed by All Saints Episcopal Sunday school infant department. A proposed county tax increase is forecast by the Board of County Commissioners.
In a magistrate court session before Wilbur F Sheffield Jr the driver Terine see was found guilty of operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and reckless driving. He received concurrent sentences of 60 days for the liquor charge and 10 days for the reckless driving charge.
The column lists residents from Walkersville to Middletown and Thurmont in treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Six returns home after five weeks post hip operation, others include Mr Mackles, Mrs Kendall, Mrs Darby, Mrs Lighter, and Harry McWhisner recovering from injuries. A birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs Keeney of Union Bridge at Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg.
New York promoter reports young Jaspar Ortega of Tijuana Mexico outpointed Tony DeMarco of Boston in a 10 round bout. Unclear notes mention local fans, street scenes, and a nearby party with Mr. Harvey Zimmerman and others attending.
The Young Women of Grace Trinity Reformed Church held their monthly meeting and Christmas party on December 13 at the home of president Mrs Mildred Ridgley Mt Airy. Seventeen members and three sisters were present plus one new member.
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