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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1955
Page
2
The text lists subscription prices: Month $1.00, three months $1.50, six months $4.50, year $2.00. It includes a notice to the Bureau of Circulations at the post office in Frederick, Maryland, stamping second class matter. Dated Tuesday February 1, 1955.
Public praise followed Monday morning fire at the J C Penney building on North Market Street. Cooperation among Frederick, Camp Detrick fire crews, city police, and volunteers confined the flames to one building in a busy business area. Community admiration grew for the masterful, difficult response and the trained volunteers who helped control the emergency.
A plan proposed by former Senator Hiram Bingham to James F. Byrnes envisions separate schools for adolescents by sex to avoid racial mixing. Byrnes noted prior consideration if Supreme Court rulings block race-based separation, signaling possible constitutional debates and the idea that segregating by gender might be the ultimate solution.
Atlantic City Nw The spiritual leader of 4 2 million U S Lutherans urged the church to spark the nations youth with new zeal to defend American liberties The pledge by Dr Oscar A Benson of Minneapolis came in a report for the opening session of the National Lutheran Council annual meeting He is president of the council and of Augustana Lutheran Church
Prime Minister Churchill expressed hope that the Chinese Communist government will accept the UN Security Council invitation to discuss a Formosa cease-fire. He told the House of Commons that Britain sees the move as a genuine effort for a peaceful solution. Churchill spoke during a Commonwealth prime ministers conference in London.
Sen. Watkins predicted John Marshall Harlan will encounter tough questions if he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on his Supreme Court nomination. Chairman Kilgore said a closed session Feb 23 will hear opponents concerns, with Harlan deciding attendance. Kilgore noted Harlan, a U.S. federal judge in New York City, may testify if he chooses. The debate includes Hatch of his ties to the Atlantic Union.
Four city crashes from Monday and Sunday nights caused injuries and substantial vehicle damage. Helen Wachter 36 of 1212 North Market was treated for bruises after her sedan struck a power pole on North Market near East Math. damages exceeded 300 dollars. Other collisions on South Market All Saints streets and North Market Third streets caused 450, 300 and 150 dollar damages respectively. several drivers faced hearings for improper left turn or reckless driving. A separate France death rate note follows.
Report of a meeting over Yeakle's shoe store electing Richard P. Ross as temporary president and Edgar K. Legg as temporary secretary to organize a dramatic club planning first-class plays. Also notes sales, baseball plans, and snowfall affecting Utica Mills correspondence with snowbound village.
February opened with record cold in the city and at the airport, ice thick on ponds. Evelyn Leather escaped injury when a Buckeystown auto overturned en route to town. Ira Eugene Biser, coal dealer, found dead at 61 in his home. Guy L. Snurr, son of Mr and Mrs Snurr near Middletown, seriously injured while coasting. another sled collided with him at the foot of the hill.
Tobias Z Zimmerman of Adamstown has been named chairman of Frederick County Red Cross fund campaign by Charles V Main. He has led county drives to surpass quotas, adding many new members, with a record completion last year. Zimmerman, a county farmer and Pomona Grange former master, appeals for neighbor enlistment to reach the upcoming quota. Admiral Allen G Quynn and Mrs Paul Willard named publicity co-chairs to coordinate signs, displays, press and radio activities.
Among The Sick records list several local residents treated or resting after medical events. Clem Utica slipped on ice January 23 injuring her right wrist and multiple bones. treated at Frederick Memorial and discharged, resting at home. Clyde M. Bohn Jr. convalescing at home after surgery at Frederick Memorial. Mrs Ray Zimmerman of New Market admitted for observation. Mrs Ira R. Bond returned home after treatments at Johns Hopkins. Miss Ill Burdette of Damascus reported in fair condition after auto accident near Monrovia. Master Richard Garber returned home from University Hospital Baltimore after surgical care.
Mr and Mrs John Harbaush of Braddock Heights travel with Mrs Nellie Harbaush from Hagerstown for a Florida vacation. Ward Crum Walkersville reports the birth of a son James Ward Ir on January 29 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr Harry P Shafes is confined to his house in Burkittsville. Noel Field and wife plan to stay in Hungary after being granted political asylum following five years in Communist jails.
Washington reports broad congressional support for presidential leadership to defend the Pacific frontiers and deter aggression in Asia. The joint resolution authorizes force if attacked from near the mainland or bases, signaling resolve after Korea and warning against any sanctuary for enemy planes. Critics fear appeasement pressures, but the policy aims to protect Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Southeast Asia and bolster allied prestige.
Mrs Lorene Bowlus Comptroller of Customs for the Port of Baltimore spoke to Frederick Zonta Club on Monday about the duties of the Bureau of Customs. She explained audits across Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Florida and outlined collection responsibilities for internal revenue head tax and public health charges. She described marine duties including vessel registry licensing entrance and clearance and recording mortgages. The speaker noted recent reforms under Eisenhower's 1955 act shifting to random sampling for verifications and praised safeguards for officials and the public.
Chinese and Nationalist forces clash around the Tachens amid bombings and shelling. U S Navy units with four carriers patrol off Formosa as evacuation plans for 15,000 civilians and 15,000 Nationalist towns loom, with possible wholesale withdrawal pending orders.
Waiting orders to sail into Red China’s Chekiang coast, units aim to land about 15,000 of Chiang Kai-shek’s soldiers and equipment. The two Tachen islands face threat from Yikiangshan islet capture and nearby Red air massing on mainland airfields.
Washington reports that new military entrants lose Korean GI Bill benefits including education and home loans. A House vote 366 to 0 backed a bill to restore post discharge education credits. Senate approval and White House support expected. Veterans Administration says new recruits may still access some peace time benefits such as medical care disability compensation and life insurance indemnity.
A series of local weddings unfolded with Shirley Baumgardner marrying Donald Wantz at Toms Creek Methodist Church. The event featured maid of honor Betty Ann Glass and roles for family members, followed by a reception and plans for a February home. Also, Mildred Leatherman wed Charles Specht at Harmony, with a reception and plans to reside in Jefferson. Alice Mae Spangler and Donald Hoff joined in Westminster with a double ring ceremony at Bixler Church, including music by relatives and a later Williamsburg honeymoon. An engagement announcement for Helen Elizabeth Stambaugh to Charles Ray Martin was also shared, with no wedding date yet set.
On her first world visit Britain’s Princess Margaret flies to Port of Spain Trinidad for the start of a month long Caribbean tour. She will visit several islands and attend official engagements during the trip.
A Circuit Court jury heard testimony in an automobile accident suit filed by Alice Elizabeth Wallace of Frederick against a pickup driver Charles Snyder and owner Roger Wolfe. The case concerns damages to Wallace’s car on Maryland 17 near Middle Town last March 24. Damage was stipulated at 4823 dollars. Wallace sued for herself and the Service Fire Insurance Company.
William H Renn estate probated in Orphans Court with substantial assets. W Homer Renn may buy 98 acre home farm for 15000 within six months of death. Meredith E Renn may buy house and lot in Adamstown for 3.00. If options lapse, real estate to pass as part of residue to fund church and cemetery bequests. Residue to be sold. St Mark s Evangelical Lutheran Doubs gets 400 and Mt Olivet cemetery 300 for Renn graves.
The text notes a will dated May 4, 1952 leaving most of the estate to a daughter Thelma A Sener and equal shares to multiple children including W Homer Renn Ralph H Renn and Meredith E Renn with W Homer Renn and Meredith E Renn named executors. It records letters of administration for Rosa A Ahalt at Bur Duttsville issued to Ira F Jones of Hagerstown and mentions five sons as heirs with realty around 7000 and personal estate near 500. It also covers letters to Byron W Thompson Frederick for Lillian H Shepler estate, noting two brothers and two sisters as heirs and realty about 1500.
A surprise birthday party marked Billy Buhrman’s 18th at his parents home near Myersville on Sunday January 25. Guests included Mr and Mrs Victor W Buhrman and family, Mr and Mrs Lester Bittner, Mr and Mrs Sheridan Gladhill and Lee of Sabillas Wake, Mr and Mrs Harry Miller of Frederick, Mr and Mrs George Levinduski and children, Georgia Ann Paula Kay and Gary Wayne of Wolfsville, and Mr and Mrs Victor P Buhrman of Hagerstown. The guest of honor received many gifts.
Bernie Faloney, Maryland quarterback who guided Edmonton Eskimos to the Grey Cup last year, has been signed as assistant coach of the Calgary Stampeders. The announcement came last night.
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