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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1955
Page
2
The Frederick newspaper issue dates December 28 1955 with standard 1955 subscription rates and billing notes. It lists a local telephoneline and the paper's affiliation with the Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Rita Hayworth pursues a $150 damage suit against Columbia Pictures over a biblical film project. Court records reveal an agreement with Prince Aly Khan mandating $100,000 per trip for Yasmin to visit him abroad and a promise to return her to Hayworth. The studio counters that Hayworth walked off the film in April and that schedules aimed to finish scenes by June 25 to permit the trip.
The piece argues 65 million Americans are employed in a booming economy but skilled trades like carpenters, painters, plumbers, and roofers remain scarce. Census counts show modest numbers for these jobs, leading to overburdened workers, delays, and complaints from both sides. A potential downturn could worsen the labor gap as population grows. The article urges patience and better workmanship while noting do it yourself remains common. Lewistown Grange Christmas party data follows with meeting notes and Santa visit.
Named Brunswick manager Donald Myers, previously commercial representative of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company at Hagerstown, will assume the Brunswick office duties next Tuesday. Robert Hemp, formerly assistant to the Brunswick manager, was promoted to supervisor in charge of supplies and motor vehicles at Westminster and took over his duties Tuesday.
The 219th Infantry Regiment, a major Army Reserve unit in the Maryland Military District, activated three companies and relocated seven others. The move, announced this week at District headquarters in Baltimore, takes effect Tuesday.
Baltimore heart specialists yesterday scorned a mailed survey asking if President Eisenhower should seek reelection. The questionnaire came from The American Research Foundation of Princeton, an organization not listed in the Princeton directory. Doctors E. Cowles Andrus and William S. Love called the matter deplorable and said reelection policy should be left to the President and his physicians.
Beiler registered the bicycle received for Christmas under a city ordinance requiring all bicycles to be registered with the police department. Chief Charles V Main said new and used bicycles could be registered and inspected at the Market House behind the police station from 8 30 am to 3 pm daily this week until Friday at 3 when licensing should be complete. In another note, Charles R Miller 22 of 614 Middle Alley was arrested Tuesday morning by Frederick police on military police request for being absent without leave from his base and confined to the county jail.
Fifty years ago items report a burglary at W. E. Filler’s East Third Street home, where three rooms were rummaged and money and rings overlooked. A Baltimore and Frederick Railway bond issue discussed by city leaders yielded no settlement. A fire company horse injured William Davis when stepped on. The Young Men’s Bible Society plans its annual meeting January 29 with Rev. A. R. Steck as speaker. Elinor Markey hosts a card party for guest Miss Helen Frame at East Seland Street.
Twenty years ago items note heavy post holiday mail handled by Postmaster Guy K Matter with mail outpacing inbound by four to three. Rural sections still digging out after the Christmas blizzard as thirteen snow plows clear lateral roads. The Day Hoff family home caught fire near Mt Airy during the bitter cold. Girls High School class of 1922 held their Christmas banquet at Hotel Frederick. officers elected Katherine RidERour, Mrs Thomas Williams, Mrs Rey Schroeder, Pauline Stull.
DAVID LAWRESCE discusses the Ford story as a lens on American enterprise and taxation. He argues private capital fuels growth, warns against anti business policies, and notes the risk of a radical 1956 administration harming investment. He contrasts bipartisan views on dividends and monopoly with the Eisenhower era climate favoring business. He also mentions Australian election deposits and a local bank appointment at Westernand Trust Company.
The Staley Park teen age dance, paused for Christmas activities, will resume Wednesday evening from 8 to 9 PM under director Mrs. W. W. Corbin. A dress up New Year’s dance is planned at the Field House.
Washington dispatch analyzes how women volunteers shape party campaigns with campaigns like Quiet Evening at Home and Read and Sew for ’36 Club. It notes Republican and Democratic efforts, including fund raising by Ruth Parks and patterns for plays and teas to support political broadcasts and canvassing.
Mr and Mrs George A Zeigler and family of Upper Montclair N J are visiting Frederick. Earl and Gerald Gastley celebrate their eighth birthday. Miss Ann Runkles is returning from Urbana after a Maryland outing. birth announced for Jaycee Christine Rinehart at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces. Captain C Richard Fravel and Carey Lynn spend Christmas vacation with Fravels in Frederick. Randolph W Butler promoted to corporal in the U S Marine Corps serving at Rodman Canal Zone. other notices include a Maryland visit and a doctor stationed near Denver.
Mrs Samuel Th Rosenstock has returned to her home near the city after a stay at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs William T Rowers of West Patrick Street was removed to Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday for treatment and observation.
Chicago and Illinois leaders consider National Guard patrols and road blocks during the Christmas and New Year period to curb traffic deaths. In Maryland a 19yearold University of Maryland student died after a collision near Chillum while a driver was treated and released. Chinese Nationalists report stronger air and naval patrols near Formosa as the risk of a Communist attack on the Masu Islands grows.
A physician explains that many childhood symptoms arise from emotional causes or distress rather than physical disease. Parental judgments must distinguish real illness from behavior shaped by school, chores, or imitation, and involve teachers to uncover underlining issues while avoiding harsh punishment.
Four students at Frederick High School achieved straight A averages for the semester, making the honor roll alongside a long list of seniors juniors. Among the named A students are Joyce Johnson Janet Cook Joanne Derr and Barbara Brown with parents listed at various local addresses.
Carroll Manor Lions Club held its annual Christmas party at the Grange hall on Monday evening. Presiding was President Carl Thomas, Rev. Edmund L. Gettier gave the invocation, and Doubs Methodist church provided an oyster dinner for 60. Gettier led carols, a colored slide Christmas story was shown, and souvenirs were given to children and parents.
A list of individuals cited for motor vehicle violations includes Donald Joseph Kent of Paris France for extreme speeding and others from Hagerstown Beckley Harpers Ferry Cumberland Cumberland etc. Fines range from 6.45 to 1645 dollars with citations by various troopers and city police.
Miss Betty Ann Hollinger and Guy Anthony Baker Jr. wed at Saint Joseph’s Church Emmitsburg in a 10 o’clock nuptial mass. The ceremony included music by Louella Lansinger and the church choir, with a double ring ritual. The bride wore a nylon lace and tulle gown, carried carnations and baby mums, and wore a single strand of cultured pearls. The wedding party wore neptune green iridescent gowns, with poinsettias and holly in bouquets. Out‑of‑town guests came from multiple Maryland and Pennsylvania locations. reception followed at the Rowe Annex with guests from Baltimore Frederick Taneytown Gettysburg and more. They will reside in a Bella Vista apartment after a trip to New York.
James J weight, 34, member of Adams and Wright hardware firm, died of a heart attack after attending a dance in Easton and watching firefighters battle an early morning blaze that destroyed a grocer store. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Easton Memorial Hospital. Tito Visits Egypt for 10 Day State Trip
Two boys 16 and 17 from South Boston left their homes on Christmas Day to join the Merchant Marine in Detroit. They were picked up at Square Corner by two sergeants, admitted running away, and, with police help, were sent home on one way bus tickets. The mothers wired $25 for the fare.
Historical notes cover Basenjis from ancient Egypt with gifts to Pharaohs and rock depictions. An inquiry about the cry havoc phrase links to medieval war cries. A river bank guide defines right and left banks. A New York teen injures a girl with a rifle to impress peers. Vatican says Pope Pius XII seeks East-West nuclear accord but won’t mediate. Jackson report details two white students rescue five Negroes from a submerged car. two others drown. Population forecast notes U.S. will top 200 million in two decades.
David Leroy Kint three year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Kint of Biderville RD 2 Hanover died Christmas Day from accidental drowning in a farm pond near his home about 4:6 am.
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