Weitzell Named Head of Ox Fibre Brush Co
Frederick W. Weitzel elected president of Ox Fibre Brush Company at a New York board meeting to fill the vacancy caused by the death of A. R. Melvin. Weitzel, previously vice president and board member, has led Ox Fibre operations since 1928 and will continue based at Bradroook Heights with subsidiary plants in Benson Junction Massachusetts and Clayton, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Weitzel
Ox Fibre Brush Company
New York
Mr. Weitzel
A. R. Meliwen
Hartland
Dane
Ox Finee
Weitzel
Benson Junction
Clayton
Nod
Bradrouk Heights
Weitze
Dirzet
Irwin
Hugh Koehler
Inwin
Kansas City
Byrd of Virginia to retire after long Senate service
Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr., longtime Virginia Democrat and chair of key tax and expenditures committees, announced he will not seek reelection this year. In a Washington statement he cited his wife’s illness and a wish to spend his remaining years at home in Virginia, while remaining active in public affairs. Byrd, by far the Senate’s third most senior Democrat, has governed Virginia politics for decades and led the party’s organization in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Harry F. Ryril
D-a
Senate Finance Committee
Senvice Fru
Virginia
Byrd
Washington
Hyd
Senate
Carl Hayden
Ariveng
Richard Nusselt
Georgia
Ln Internal Revenue ‘Taxation and
John Garland Pollard
Maryland jobless payments peak in history in January
Maryland aid to unem ployed workers rose to 5 9 million dollars in January, 60.5 percent above December and 167.5 percent higher than January 1957. Initial claims topped 10 thousand early January, then fell to 3.6 thousand, with 37,725 claims for the year. County commissioners plan a Monday meeting with the legislative delegation to discuss statewide measures and the teachers' day bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimble
Yonth
General Assembly
Frederick County
McKaldin
Doane College graduate joins Ox Fibre in 1928
The subject earned a 1926 BA from Doane College Crete Nebraska and attended MBA and Engineering programs at the University of Michigan until 1928. He then joined Ox Fibre later in 1928 and became a member of Frederick Chamber of Commerce Masonic Lodge American Legion Veterans groups Elks and the New York Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane College
Crete
Neh
University of Michigan
Jrain
Nebranks
Ox Fibre
Weitzel
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
The
Masonic Lodge
Francis Scotti Key Post American Legion
Job R. Webb
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks
New York Athletic Club
Associated Builders Of Maryland Elect President
A Baltimore construction firm official will be installed as president of the Associated Builders and Contractors of Maryland at the meeting tonight. Directors for the new year include Albert J. Coln of Frederick Construction Co., Roy Danzer Sr. of Danzer Metal Works Co., Hagerstown, H. F. Tallock of Haliack Construction, Oxford, John E. Morris of Share Distributors, Salisbury, and Elias W Nutfle of Nolte Lumber & Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
P—Larey
Associated Builders and Contractors of
Maryland
al Xs Gona
Albert J. Coln
Frederick Construction Co
Frederick
Roy Danzer Sr
Danzer Metal Works Co
Hagerstown
H. F. Tallock
Haliack Construction Thre
Oxford
John E. Morris
Share Distributors
Salisbury
Elias Wi Nutfle
Nolte Liamter & Coal Coy Deutan
Bank Robbery Hits Provident Savings Bank Sparrows Point
A lone gunman robbed Provident Savings Bank at Sparrows Point early today, escaping with about $49,000. The bandit, described as 25 to 30 with blemished skin, wore a brown felt hat and light gray hooded coat, and fled in a late-model Chevy with green body and white top. Police investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Provident Savings Bank
Shh
Sparrows Point
Frank W. Wrightson
See No Legal Difficulties In Razing Of Market House
City officials see no legal obstacles in razing the Market House behind City Hall, though City Attorney Charles McC. Mathias Jr notes limited potential claims on the original 1760s deed. The city holds fee title to the northern Market Space, with a possible small area near the back wall. razing may free space for about 17 parking spots amid downtown demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. McC
Mathias Jr
Herve
Mal
Ruse
Loli City
Gallniy
Norih
City Hall
John A. Derrain
T Jerr
Unemployment Data From Frederick County Maryland 1957
The Maryland Department for Employment Security reports Frederick County paid 403,714 in unemployment disbursements during the last fiscal year. Average weekly wage for jobless workers was 56.55, average unemployment check 26.06, and duration 16.2 weeks. Employers paid 360,768 into the program. Initial claims totaled 6,171. 2,612 recipients exhausted benefits. Total payrolls for affected industries reached 32,799,785 with taxable payrolls 27,489,729. The county average employment was 11,174, and Maryland statewide averages were slightly higher. The year ended June 30, 1957, with 3,875 registered, 1,970 women in the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Counly
Benv
Arma
Maryland Department For Employment Security
Frederick County
Frederick Nanity
Maryland
17 Below In Oakland Marks Coldest Weather In Western Maryland
The Associated Press reports the temperature fell to 17 below zero in Oakland marking the coldest spell of the wintry Western Maryland event. Parts of the region saw lows from 5 below to 4 above in Cumberland with roads icy and covered in snow in Garrett County. Police barracks logged overnight lows ranging from 30 above at Cotawingo to 12 above at Pikesville, with other towns listed nearby. Tonight expected to be fair but cold with single digits in the mountains and 20s to 30s in central Maryland and the eastern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oakland
Maryland
Lavale
Cumberland
Garrett County
Cota Wingo
Pikesville
Baltimore
Raidallstown
Towson
Waldorf and Benson
Bel Air
Fredrick
Salisbury
Easton
Waterloo
Rockville
Delmans
Culler Lake
Mass Suspension Policy Opposed by Brooklyn Education Official
Joseph C. Noethen, assistant superintendent in charge of two Brooklyn districts, told a U.S. Senate subcommittee that mass suspensions of pupils are not a solution to crime in schools. He described mass removals as treating symptoms, not causes, and criticized the Board of Education’s action as political rather than principled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
U.S. Senate
Henry
Board of Education
Joseph C. Noethen
Noethen
Bourguiba Demands French Troop Exit From Tunisia
President Habib Bourguiba urged removal of all French troops and cops to restore friendly ties with France after meeting foreign diplomats including U.S. Ambassador Lewis Jones. He cited the Sukiel Sidi Youssef village bombing as context for his stance. A crowd of about a thousand demonstrators gathered outside the presidential palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNIS
Bourguiba
Tunisia
France
Sukiel Sidi Youssef
U.S
Lewis Jones
Storms Ease Yet Cold Wave Persists Across Regions
Storms subsided but the cold wave remained throughout the country with no immediate relief expected. Temperatures moderated slightly in some Southern and Eastern areas while the Great Lakes and northern Plains stayed deeply frozen. Pellston Michigan recorded 23 degrees below zero as Gulf Coast states faced more freezing weather and fatalities rose from storm related incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rockies
Atlantis
Great Lakes
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Pellstan
Mich
Gulf Coast States
Plorica
New York
Fate
Another Redstone Missile Is Fired
The Army launched a Redstone missile at Cape Canaveral at 7 52 p m time. The test is described as routine but could aid future satellite launches and manned space stations. The Redstone, a 280 mile ballistic booster, is expected to reach operational use by midsummer. It aided the Explorer satellite launch on January 31 and is planned for bigger space missions. Market drifted lower in quiet holiday trading as Lincoln's Birthday closings reduced activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cave Canaveral
Flava
Space
Army
Five Day Forecast With Mostly Fair Weather Expected
The Associated Press reports generally fair conditions with a chance of precipitation late Saturday or Sunday. Precipitation amounts around a quarter of an inch are anticipated. Temperatures for the period will average about six degrees below normal.
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Associated Press
Lincoln's Birthday Free Meter Day Prompts Park Boost
On Lincoln Day, drivers enjoy free parking as meters stay unused. The legal holiday closes banks and city offices, while schools give only passing notice. Public transit and business activity show limited impact beyond easier parking.
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Abraham Lincoln
Frederick
Iu Ue
Canels House
Tremaine
Mitel
Ease Way For Deaf To Drive Cars
State Senate and Maryland House bills filed Tuesday to ease driver licenses for deaf persons. Senator Jah R. Hamebure and Delegate Ler propose removing Deaf Board approval, allowing applicants to file like others after standard examination, with added statement of deafness.
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State Senate
Jah R. Hamebure
Frederick
Senate
Ler
Montgomery County
Mirro
Lloyd Ambrasen
Maryland School For the Deal
Am~ Byssen
Baltimore
Seven Perish In Home Fire in Alliance Ohio
A two story frame house fire in Alliance Ohio killed a father and seven children. Firemen blamed an overheated furnace in the zero cold. Robert T Lilly 37 and his wife Barbara 29 plus Samantha Miles helped seven children escape before Lilly perished. The surviving baby was hospitalized for cold and the mother treated for shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shallowor
Ling
Robert
Roberta
Gregory
Marshall
Clara
Lin
Cynthia
City Hospital
Child Lured To Roof Thrown To Death In Bronx
A one year old girl was lured to the roof of a Bronx apartment yesterday with a promise of a few cents and a lollipop and hurled twelve floors to her death. Police seek the assailant. The child was found near the alley below the building as emergency crews responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx
Temperature Drop Records Wide Range Across Maryland
Reports show temperatures plunging to near freezing across parts of Maryland with Western Maryland cooler and eastern sections barely rising. Forecasters warn of ongoing cool nights with expectant upper twenties to low thirties, while some lakes like Culver Lake saw surface freeze.
Eisenhower sees brighter job outlook in March
Washington President Eisenhower said unemployment may worsen before improving but expects a pickup in job opportunities starting in March. He released a statement and a study on government steps to combat the recession, noting early signs of recovery while urging confidence and continued effort. He warned more measures could be proposed if needed.
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Washington (Ft
Cisentower
pMarch
Jen
Einsemhower
Wal Mareh
Hisenhower
Water Crisis Ends as Jersey City Restores Supply
Jersey City returns to normal after underground main break flooded the Hackensack River, halting water service for hours and prompting emergency measures. Officials say the leak was found in a 36 inch standby main under the Hackensack River and valve checks resolved the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Ailey
Board Recommends Walkersville and Libertytown High Schools
The Board of County Commissioners urges the Board of Education to construct junior senior high schools at Walkersville and near Libertytown. They reject hiring a consultant now, seek cost comparisons on fabricated school buildings, and call for careful examination of materials to reduce future costs.
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Board of County Commissioneys
Heart of Education
Walkersville
Libertytown
Board of Eduwalian
Pebruiy Utb
Cammy
Board of Education
New Market
Farm Bureau
Dulles Fakes Rest In Atlantic City
Dulles and his wit spend ten days on vacation in Atlantic City. They arrived at the Atlantic City Naval Air Station late yesterday and traveled to the city for a seaside respite with no public engagements announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulles
Lantic City
No. K
Leary
State Dulles
Atlantic City Naval Air Station
Halleck to Speak at Frederick GOP Dinner Feb 22
Frederick will host a Washington's Birthday GOP dinner at the State Armory on Bentz and Second streets starting at 6 30 p m. Rep Charles A Halleck former House Majority Leader will headline before more than 300 attendees. Local officials and party members organized the event with tickets available through club officers and sheriff’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Derr
Frederick
Frederick County
GOP Club
Mchil F. Whachter
Charallel
Charles, A. Halleck
House of Representatives
Tives
State Armory
Bentz
Second Streets
James Hersmith
James, Eshleman
Charles P. Slatey
Edward OH. Efehison
Jeanne Barnhart
Bruce B. Crum
Charles McC
Mathias de
M. I. Croghan
Emmett R. Bowls
lMouiice M
Herbiert. W. Duvalk
Near Frederick
Velen A. Remsburg
Detfer
Frank W. Rothentooler
Armory
Elub
Witkey
Sheriff's of
Iflee
Hatel Frederick
Mehr
F. Wachter and Son
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Weitzell
OxFibre
Board of Directors
A. R. McEwen
Phatq
Frank Keeler
Sen. Byrd
Department of Employment Security
Robert &. Kimble
Associated Builders of Maryland Elect
Kyvem Rockies
Atlantic
Lincoln
Haltud
Norpual
Halleck
Charles A, Halleck
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