Behold the Approach of Spring in Abridged Editorial
The piece ponders the length of winter and the coming spring, noting birds and insects reclaiming behavior as the snow melts. It cites snow as a nitrogen-returning soil aid and primes readers on hopeful seasonal signs despite discomfort. The Ayrshire breeders’ meeting details follow. The Maryland Delaware Ayrshire Breeders meet February 16 at Boonsboro Fire Hall with 10:30 a.m. business session led by Howard W. Clark and speaker William F. Schaeffer Jr. The Western Maryland Ayrshire Club hosts, and Lifetime Production Certificates will be awarded to qualified cows per Jean L. Morris University of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural
Ayrshire
Maryland-Delaware
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Boonsboro
Howard W. Clark
William F. Schaeffer Jr
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Artificial Breeders’ Co-op
Western Maryland
Ayrshire Club
Jean L. Morris
University of Maryland
Among The Sick Mr W Mac McWillams Hospitalized
Mr W Mac McWillams of 29 East B Street Brunswick is confined to Frederick Hospital. The report notes he is in poor condition and resting. Mrs Grice Harley of Yellow Springs underwent surgery at Fremorial Hospital Tuesday morning and remains under medical care.
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Mac) McWillams
East B
Brunnswick
Frederick Hospital
Grice Harley
Yellow Springs
Fremorial
Civinettes Celebrate Seventh Anniversary Install Officers
Civinettes celebrated their seventh anniversary with a dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel featuring installation of officers and entertainment by the Frederick High School Special Band. About 130 attendees heard Mrs. Preston June Best installed as president along with a full slate of officers, while retiring officers were honored and committee chairs named. The gala included a candlelight installation service, musical numbers, majorette performances, and a band benefit check presented by Mrs. Strawsburg to Mr. Storm for uniforms and instruments. Guests included a Westminster club delegation and assorted members’ families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prestes Best
Warren C
Neljtie) Smith
Harold C
Violet) Fosse
Deemlin
Warren
Janice) Bowers Jr
Mary Sullivan
Louis
Ruth) Kinsey
Webster
Hilda) Black
Best
Wilson
Helen) Mercer
Robert
Evelyn
Jerome
Laura) Offutt
Irvin
Edith’ Ramsburg
Miller
Mray Sullivan
Genevieve Falk
William ‘Patsy Moore
Theodore Amal Semler
Kinsey
Smith
Thelma Rhoderick
Harold Fogle
Delores
Mode Aalig
Lauds Fl
Darlene Masser
Virginia Dennis
Joyce Sullivan
Mary Alice
Lana Ramsburg
Mary Sue Rice
Joanne Derr
Misses Derr
Géorgianne Masser
Betty Lou Davis
Strawsburg
Storm
Westminster Club
William Bartgis Storm
Raymond Brehaut
Guy Kelly
Senator Devilbiss Aims Emergency Hospital Funding
Fifty years ago in Frederick County a bill was introduced to appropriate 34 500 annually to the Frederick Medical Society for an Emergency Hospital. Other measures included penalties for giving liquor to minors and obtaining liquor by false pretenses. Local property transfers included Stephen M Ball selling 182 acres to Edward Her Ting for 19 500. William C Oursler resigned as superintendent of the Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway to take a position with a steam railroad. The United Fire Company planned its annual ball for Feb 2 at United Hall with a select committee. A Myersville Boy Scout troop was organized with John Herrick and local leaders arranging charter and sponsorship by the Myersville Lions Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devilbiss
Medical Society of
Frederick
Anders
Minora
Stephen M. Ball
Petersville
Edward Her Ting
Jefferton
William C. Oursler
Charles Scrickler
Glenvol Bachelberger Jr
Gerald Cline
Samuel Hayes
Gerald Fiook
William and
Kenneth Bullivant
Dwaine Strickler
Barton Hughes
John Herrick
Everett Johnson
John Hipkins
Raymond Ot
Merkles
Frisar Stevens
Robert L. Strickler
John
Wittermas
Albert Fieek Jr
Cold Wave Grips City with Snow and Ice
Ten below temperatures blanketed the city and airport while ten inches of snow covered the ground. All major routes remained open except the Lewistown Creagerstown road. Welfare officials report increased calls for assistance as cold weather and floods strain resources. Mary water pipes are reported frozen citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown-Creagerstown
Wii
Frederick County
Mary
Eden Eisenhower pledge reassures united front against Berlin
Sir Anthony Eden’s Washington visit underscores UK US unity against Soviet aims in Europe and Asia. The Eden Eisenhower communique vows to regard any Berlin attack as an attack on both nations, while stressing defense of Germany, restraint, and continued economic aid. The piece lauds Eden’s mastery, Churchill’s vigor, and the joint resolve to deter Soviet expansion and uphold allied solidarity. It notes Europe’s East West tensions, Middle East peace efforts, and the warning to Moscow about strategic lists with Red China. The report also covers UN roles, Korea, and China’s UN Security Council ambitions. It highlights the broader aim to deter aggression, maintain deterrence, and sustain allied unity. It mentions British American rhetoric on economic aid and international cooperation.
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David Lawrence Washington
Sir Anthony Eden
United States
Eisenhower
Moscow
Great Britain
Europe
London
Washington
Berlin
West Germany
Anthony
Senate
House
Winston Churchill
Sir Anthony
Britain
America
Russia
Red
China
Soviet
Lille
Federal Republic of
Germany
Middle East
United Nations
Far East
Nationalist China
South Korea
Red China
Security Council
Peel
Korea
Geneva
Eden-Eisenhower
Iron Curtain
Asia
Aca
Venteas Traume
Free Education Costs Taxpayers Most In Maryland
Editor notes three part series on public education in Maryland. Salaries drive teacher shortages and a pay raise could add millions to costs. With current spending around 155 million and next year’s projections, taxpayers face near 200 million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Charles Puffenburger
Annapolis
Maryland
Baltimore
Montgomery
Prince Georges
Garrett County
Miss Victoria Brust Named Chief Dietitian at Frederick Memorial Hospital
Miss Victoria Brust of Chillicothe Ohio was appointed chief dietitian at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She brings wide administrative and institutional experience from Purdue, Michigan State, Eastern Illinois State College, and several Virginia West Virginia and Ohio hospitals. Brust aims to lead the dietary department, set standards, and align with advanced hospital procedures while residing at a local nurses home interim housing near the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Brust
Chillicothe O
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Arnett
Purdue University
Michigan State University
Eastern Illinois State College
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
Montana State College
Havre
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
Ohio University
University of Tennessee
Oak Ridge
Tean
Elm Street PTA Hears Board Member Discuss Junior High Plans
Frederick County Education Board member Joseph F Rhoderick spoke at Elm Street School PTA on Tuesday evening about the proposed new junior high school. The board’s annual report outlined plans for the school. A nominating committee chaired by James A. McCooner with Mrs. Henry N. Ladimer and Ned Zeiler was formed. An invitation from Washington Street School PTA to hear Dr. Robert W Abendroth of Towson State Teachers College on Reading Can Be Tough was read. Rev. Paul L. Althouse led devotions. Refreshments were served under Mrs. Althouse. Francis Lynch, music supervisor for Prince George’s County, will speak at the March 8 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F Rhoderick
Frederick County Board of Education
Elm Street School
Parent- Teacher Association
Schol
Wilson Cook
Maurice A. Ramsburg
Press- Aone Ry
James A. McCooner
Henry N. Ladimer
Ned
Zeiler
Pramk H. Lewis
Handwork by Frederick Scouts Shines at Washington Dinner
Frederick County scouts contributed centerpiece handiwork and favors to the Third Scouters Recognition Dinner in Washington. Cub, Boy, and Explorer units displayed crafts from paper carnations to frontier forts, with Troop 276’s camporee theme, and a God and Country watercolor by Eagle Scout Robert Broadrup. Notable participants included Rev J F Minor Simpson, bus chair John Dudash, and troop masters from Packs 271 276 499 798 and Troops 261 274 266.
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Frederick
Scouters
Washington
Frederick County
Cub
Boy Scouts
Explorer Scouts
Davy Crockett
Cub Scouts
Boy
Casper Betson
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Linganore Park
East End
Cisk Association
Pythian
Jack Miller
Philmont
N. M
Robert Broadrup
J. F. Minor Simpson
John Dudash
Merced
Warren Evans
H. Schaden
East End Civic Association
Alton Shaff
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Carroll Boyer
der Sat
A. Norman Dietz
Concerts Nearby To Be Available This Month
Frederick community concert association lists February events across nearby towns. Beaux Arts Trio performs at Waynesboro High School February 12, Latvian pianist Herman Godes appears in Gettysburg February 13, Tucson Arié Boys Choir on February 16, Ethel Barrymore Colt in Winchester February 27, Carolers Two in Front Royal February 26, Leonard Rose cello concert postponed to March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ethel Barrymore Colt
Winchester
Front Royal
Leonard Rose
Frederick Helde
Auxiliary Committees Named by Amvets Auxiliary
Amvets auxiliary at West Patrick Street held a January meeting naming committees for the year. Mrs. Horace Brown presided. reports cited Martinsburg, W Va hospital visit on January 2 with patients entertained by local women. Prizes awarded. dance planned for February 27. Valentine dance February 14 to be hosted by auxiliary, March 5 dinner planned, secret sisters to be revealed, donations to March of Dimes approved. Names of committee members and chairs listed, including Catherine Hoffman, Elizabeth Staley, Margie Thaeter, Florence Englebrecht, Fannie Bayles, and others.
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Amvets
Post
West Patrick Street
Horace Brown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Elizabeth Staley
Tiuiedd Vist
Vivian Emmons
Beverly Diente
Victor Cullen
Veterans Center
Amvets Post
Florence Englebrecht
Fannie Bayles
Brown
Catherine Hoffman
Helen Braidenburg
Evelyn Summel
Catherine Hahn
Ruth Ward
Helen Brandenburg
Margie Thaeter
Ways and Means
Alberta Walsh
Hazel Nikirk
Mary Walsh
Margaret Murphy
Pearl Miller
Mamie Summer
Thelma Poole
Dolores
Beverly Diette
Eleanor Smith
Catherine nonInas
Pupac Rejmuons
Abberta Walsh
Kitty _ Engle
Series E And H Bonds Sales Rise in 1955
Frederick county led Maryland in U S savings bonds with Series E and H totaling 1,492,240 for 1955, up 23 percent from 1954. James McSherry, Frederick county chairman, praised volunteers and residents for meeting 1106 percent of its quota while county sales included 125.42 in December. Maryland state sales rose about 1 percent overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
James McSherry
Frederick County
U. S. Treasury
Maryland
Shepherd College Choir to sing in Poolesville and area
The Shepherd College Choir led by Dr. Robert Nexbitt will perform at 11 AM in Poolesville Memorial Methodist Church, then at the Asbury Methodist Home in Gaithersburg at 3:30 PM, and a final concert at Calvary Methodist Church in Frederick at 8 PM. The group, about 50 members, will also sing at Poolesville High School at 10 AM Monday before visiting Harpers Ferry High School in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd College
Poolesville Memorial Methodist Church
Poolesville
Poolesvile
Asbury Methodist
Gaithersburg
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
Harpers Ferry
Burdette Buchanan Rites Tie Two Families in Woodfield
The marriage of William Eugene Burdette and Nancy M. Buchanan was announced. The ceremony occurred February 2 at Woodfield Methodist Church with Rev. Marts officiating. Attendants were Leroy Haugh and Betty Ann Smith. The groom, a Rockville construction worker and graduate of Eastern High School, wed the Frederick High School student. After a southern trip they reside with the groom's grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremael
William Eugene Burdette
Nancy M. Buchanan
Wiliam Buchanan Sr
Humeville
J. G. Burdette
Washington
Methodist
Woodfield
Mr. Marts
Leroy Haugh
Betty Ann Smith
Eastern High School
Rockville
Frederick High School
Promotions And Assignments At 302nd Signal Battalion
Lt Col James E Bartgis Jr announces promotions in the 302nd Signal Battalion Construction Lt Lacy DeGrange gains 1st Lt in US Army Reserve as of December 4 1955 Promoted to Specialists Second Class SP-3 Richard W Rinehart SP-3 George W Sheetenheim SP-3 Richard C Stitely The last month’s battalion assignments list SP-2 Kenneth O Greenwood Sgt John E Crabb Cpl Joseph W Clemm Cpl Charles A Dixon Cpl Claire E Ebersole SP-3 Gene A Shultz Pvt 1 Robert C Logue Pvt 1 Shirley W Rigler Pvt 1 James N Taylor Also noting Scout Affair attendees Harold Fogle Mrs Harold Fogle Mr and Mrs Chester Knill Parkway School Cub Scouts at the Third Recognition Dinner in the National Guard Armory Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Bartgis Jr
302Nd Signal Battalion
Lacy DeGrange
United States Army Reserve
Richard W. Rinehart
East Third Street
George W. Sheetenheim
Rt. 1
Frederick
Richard C. Stitely
East Fifth Street
Kenneth O. Greenwood
John £. Crabb
Mt. Airy
Joseph W. Clemm
Dey Mar
Charles A. Dixon
Woodsboro
Claire E. Ebersole
Gene A Shultz
Robert
Afra
Harold Fogle
Chester Knill
Parkway School
National Capital Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
National Guard Armory
Washington
A S Committees For Year Selected
The Board of the Children's Aid Society announced year committees at Winchester Hall. Eugene Thomas presided, Mrs. W. C Roderick reported, and new member Mrs. James Hahn joined. Committees named include Executive chaired by Charles McC. Mathias Sr, finance chaired by James H Falk, service chaired by J Harold Hooper, legislative chaired by Samuel Ausherman, auditing chaired by Harry Feaga, public relations chaired by Harry Himes, nominating chaired by James H Gambril Ltd. Roderick reported seven January cases, four neglect and three parole cases from state training schools. agency supervises released children for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Children’s Aid Society
Winchester Hall
Eugene Thomas
W. C Roderick
James Hahn
New Market
Charles McC. Mathias Sr
Edgar H McBride
MR. Atchison
James H Falk
Ralph W. Stauffer Jr
Harry Free
J. Harold Hooper
Elmer F. Michael
Franklin Birely
Samuel Ausherman
James McSherry
Charles E. Hensett
Harry Feaga
Charman
Howard Gross
Harry Himes
Talbot Brice
James H. Gambril
Montgomery approves $64 million bond for schools
Montgomery County Council approved a $64 million bond issue to fund new school construction with $3 million slated for school building needs. The panel also authorized $1.2 million for general improvements $850,000 for Silver Spring parking and $250,000 for Bethesda parking lot projects. Bids are due by 1 pm February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Silver Spring
Bethesda
Detour Bank Re-elects Directors At Annual Meeting
At the Detour Bank annual stockholders meeting, directors Edgar G. Emrich Earl H. Hoffman Ernest F. Keitholtz David B. Reifsnider Robert R. Sayler William F. Stonesifer and John Wood were re-elected. The organization meeting elected John Wood president and Earl Hoffman vice president. Mary Ellen Catlin became cashier and secretary, Havel M. Stonesifer bookkeeper and teller. John Wood also serves as bank counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detour Bank
Edgar G. Emrich
Earl H. Hoffman
Ernest F. Keitholtz
David B. Reifsnider
Robert R. Sayler
William Ff. Stonesifer
John Wood
Mr. Wood
Hoffman
Mary Ellen Catlin
Havel M. Stonesifer
Hair Dressers Elect Frederick Chapter Officers
The annual banquet meeting of the Frederick Hair Dressers guild elected officers for 1956: President Thomas J. Kiriakou, Vice President Caroline Crum, Recording Secretary Virginia Grimes, Corresponding Secretary Virginia Keech, Treasurer Owen Erker, and Chair of National Beauty Salon Week Evelyn Tyersar. Board directors to be appointed later by the president. Next meeting set for February 13.
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Frederik
Thomas J. Kiriakou
Caroline Crum
Virginia Grimes
Virginia Keech
Oyen Erker
Evelyn Tyersar
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