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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1956

Page

2

Pot Luck Supper Draws 140 at Evangelical Reform Church

The third annual family night sponsored by the Women’s Guild Missionary Department drew about 140 people to the Evangelical Reform church social rooms. Co-chairs Edward Pease and Elmer Wachter organized a pot-luck meal themed Indian Americans. Winnebago school articles were displayed and Indian versions of the 2nd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer were recited. The Junior Choir performed three numbers followed by a film strip Winning the Winnebagoes for Christ narrated by James Carty and shown by Richard Keller.

Evangelical Reformed Church Missionary Department The Women's Guild Edward Pease Elmer Wachter Wisconsin Robert Emge

Fisherman Park to Host Annual Fishing Derby

Local event organizers announce a community fishing derby set for February 1956. Participants from Frederick and surrounding areas are invited to compete with prizes for top catches. Registration details appear in the February 14 edition of The News.

Your Valentines Day Legend and Lupercus Origins

A compact history tracing Valentine's Day from Lupertala honoring Lupercus the wolf destroyer to the fate of Valentine of blessed memory. The piece notes pagan Rome, the prison note signed Your Valentine, and a modern nod to romantic communication amid skeptical pop culture references.

Lupercus Rome Valentine Flaminian Gate 2 Woman Heratom

Frederick County Education Ties Highlight Town Visit

A letter from Kathbesrew Keshavari deputy director praises Frederick County schools after five weeks studying local administration. He commends democratic teaching, spending, cooperation among principals and teachers, and the welcome received during his stay.

Kathbesrew Keshavers Trae Frederick County K. Keshavari Ivan Frederick

Sickness Update From Local Hospitals

Among the sick Mr Rose Cappello a well known grocer underwent major surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore and is in satisfactory condition He has been a patient since last Wednesday Mr William C Smith is gravely ill at his son Clinton Smiths near Woodsboro Mr Frederick J Kottmger at 322 West Patrick Street hospitalized for eye surgery at Episcopal Eve Hospital Washington is improving nicely Mrs John H Morningstar admitted for surgery Frederick Memorial Hospital last Friday is reported fairly good Mrs Cecil Naille of Boonsboro Route 2 is a patient at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown

Rose Cappello Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore William C. Smith Clinton Smith Woodsboro Frederick J. Kottmger West Patrick Street Episcopal Wasington John H. Morningstar RFD Frederick Memorial Hospital Cecil Naille Boonsboro Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Bolivar Jesse Bussard Clayton Robinson D. M. Hughes Pentecostal Church of Christ Bolivar Heights Arthur Thompson Washington C. E. Garten Charles Clowser Laakestown General Hospital Debra Lynn Clowser Harpers Ferry Donald Rowland John Paul Easterday Charles Town Francis Rowland Robert Menetee Michael Kain Charles Town General Hospital William Kain Bernard Metlughan Maurice Kain James Emory Yarrowsburg Amos Himes Camp Hill Lawrence Parkerson Martinsburg Leon Edwards Lioyd Jones Jefferson County Lenora Staubs Winchester Memorial Hospital Joe Uspila Myrtle Stuart Donald Rinaldi Edward Wiltshire Glen Millville Walter Stotnemyer Scott Himes Knoxville Elmer Wenner Lovellsville Maurice . Kain Kain

Fifty Years Ago Items From The News February 14 1906

Fifty years ago items from The News describe Samuel A. Gregg named superintendent of Montevue by the Board of Charities and Correction, succeeding Bradley T. Nicodemus. Dr Robert S. Tyson named physician at Montevue and W Scott Vanfossen chosen as clerk. Delegates propose paving bills, city officials review water user list, and hospital funds receive donations at Frederick City Hospital Association meeting.

Samuel A. Gregg Montevue Board of Charities and Correction Bradley T. Nicodemus Gregg Jefferson Frederick Robert S. Tyson W. Scott Vanfossen Anders Frederick County House of Delegates Frank ¥. Tyeryar City Register Shepherd Colgate Brish West Patrick Street Frederick City Hospital Association

Twenty Years Ago Items From The Cotones Of The News

A Northeast storm brings ice and outages as 900 poles fall and 2000 telephones go down. City schools close. transit delays hamper tram and bus service. Kaufman Garage storage area near 721 East Patrick Street damaged by roof collapse. Federated Charities relocates headquarters to South Market Street. Oliver Leonard Storn, Frederick business figure, dies at Frederick City Hospital.

Frederick Western Union Kaufman Garage Company East Patrick Street Federated Charities South Market Street Frederick County Free Tuterre Academy William Crawford Johnsen Library Board Oliver Leonard Storn Rederick City Hospital of Serm and Ship

Propaganda moves mark Soviet push in US ties

The World Today surveys a string of Soviet public relations efforts from January to February aimed at sowing mistrust of American aims and portraying the USSR as a protective big brother. It notes Bulganin's letter offering a 20 year friendship treaty, Eisenhower and Eden’s vague joint statements, and Moscow's balloon spying allegations.

James Marlow Washington United States Asa Africa Middle East Russia Britain Eden Eisenhower Bul Ranin Bulganin United Nations Budganin America Dulles Sulganin

Frederick High to Stage Festival of Plays

Frederick High School Dramatics Department announces a Festival of Plays on February 23 and 25 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Four one act plays are organized with committees for the tenth and eleventh grade productions and the senior class presenting Steps From Beyond.

Dramatics Frederick High School Varius Bobby Sox Jeanne Rabstein Janet Poole Winnie Lawson Ruth Kipi Irene Sheckles Edwisa Linthicum Larry Smith George May Bill Sittig Monty Kemp Mark Whitmore Marion Wolberg Carol Lemaster Elsie Largen Terry Harman Pat Mullinix Helen Stull Donna Taylor Nancy Ernest Ruth Clipe Bill Moore Wands Hoffman Howard Stupprops Emma Baker Anne Kaiji Leandra Caniford June Sherman Janie Griffin Julia Schindel Pat Beaver Connie Shankle Mary Alice Cissel Marie Biser Sally Salth Connle Myers Kitty Keller Teddy Ponte Jor Baker Charles Howard Shirley Arold Odetta Brown Shirley Deedy Barbara Zimmerman Patti Prime Nancy Leatherman Barbera Staley University of Maryianni Pat Rosencraftr Frederick News-Post Libby Powell Hagerstown

Fisher to address Blue Ridge Conference on banking automation

Raymond Fisher will speak at the Blue Ridge Conference in the Francis Scott Key Hotel Wednesday evening. As Regional Financial Specialist for Burroughs Corporation he will discuss how automation will transform bank accounting using colored slides.

Raymond Fisher Blue Ridge National Association of Book Auditors and Francis Scott Key Hotel Fisher Burroughs Corporation Carroll Frederick Washington Maryland Bank of Charles Town Charles Town W. Va Old National Bank Martinsburg W. Ve Amy University Bur- Troughs Corporation Charleston Regnnal Financial Burroughs Middle Atlantic

Bessard and Ahalt Wedding United in Elizabethtown

In Elizabethtown Pa at Christ Evangelical and Reformed church a double ring ceremony joined Miss Helen Holter Ahalt daughter of Mrs William P Holter near Frederick and Luther D Bussard son of the late Mr and Mrs Daniel L Bussard of Jefferson The couple will reside at 1407 Rosefront Avenue Mr Bussard works as a carpenter and Mrs Bussard was employed at the Francis Scott Key news stand.

Clarence L. Beard Fern Lee L. Smith Jacobs‘Bont Béecaiee dHardelot Malone Salut D'Amour Jacquelyn Hill Frederick Wayne Hill Karl Taylor Richard Kanna Brunswick Spurrier Rickard New York City Shell Lane Brunswick High School Fort Detrick Frederick Motor Company Rickardspurrier Best Mas Jacquelyn Hall Anna Evelyn Spurrier Earl L. Spurrier Brunewick John Clayton Rickard Chultzschaeffer Alleine Schaeffer Wesley Franklin Schaeffer Buckeystown William L. Schultz Braddock Palar Church of God Franklin P. Brose Center Bessard Ahalt Christ Evangelical and Reformed Elizabethtown Helen Holter Ahalt William P. Holter Holter Luther D. Bussard Daniel L. Bussard Defferson Philip E. Saylor Sally Mrs. Bussard Rosefront Avenue Mr. Bussard

Personal News From Maple Heights and Local Births

Mr and Mrs Saul Kaye celebrate tet today for their new home in Maple Heights near Cleveland. Kenneth and Sarah Ellen are mentioned. Mr Kaye worked at Fort Detrick for 13 years and will join Ben Venue Laboratories as a Testarch director. Birth of Carel Ann Boone reported at Frederick Memorial Hospital January 16 weighing eight pounds two and two hal ounces.

Saul Kaye Kenneth Sarah Ellen Maple Heights Cleveland Grant Place Kaye Fort Detrick Ben Venue Laboratories Testarch T. Edgie Russell Howard Ash East Church Street Kocal Charles £. Boone Taney Frederick Carel Ann Boone Frederick Memorial Hospital Etta M. Poole Russell Poole Phoenix Artz Musee Poele X. M. Peete

Admits Guilt and Fined in Trial Magistrate Court

Frank M. Lester pleaded guilty to failing to drive to the right of the highway and was fined 35 dollars plus costs. The report details multiple traffic violations with fines ranging from 6.45 to 16.45 dollars, plus one suspended sentence for intoxication. Authorities cited include Stee Tresper L. C. Clark and Trooper Joe Clark, with numerous defendants from Frederick, Hagerstown, and surrounding areas.

Wilbur F. Sheffield Jr Frank M. Lester RFD Frederick Stee L. C. Clark Ford Road Frank Bensett Sykesville John FE. Cartee U. 5 Charles N. Ambush Motter Avenue North Market Street William Mutchner

Moore Opposes American Referee for London Title Fight

Archie Moore may refuse to defend his light heavyweight crown in London next month unless an American referee is used. Promoter Jack Solomons says a contract requires referee selection by the British Boxing Board of Control. Moore criticizes a recent London decision and notes his manager Charley Johnston has limited current contact.

London Jack Solomons Archie Moore Moore San Diego Calif British Boxing Board of Control Dai Tupang

Drake Earns Narrow Draw After Penalties At New York Fight

Drake, 25, fought Smallwood to a 2 1 draw in one round but penalties cost him a decision. Referee Ray Miller penalized Drake for holding and hitting in late rounds. Judges split on the outcome with cards near 5 5 and 6 4 in favor of Smallwood on the AP card.

Drake Smallwood New York Ray Drake St. Nicholas Arena Hardy Miller Artie Aidala Nick Gambdli Small Wood Nime

Bolivar area notes births visits and church plans

Local column from Bolivar West Virginia reports marriages and births including Debra Lynn Clowser in Harpers Ferry and a yet unborn home for the aged and orphanage project by Rev. D. M. Hughes. It notes visits by Minnie Virts Steuart White and others, a color TV purchase in Jefferson county, and community life with church attendance and hospital stays.

Bolivar W. Va Minnie Virts Harpers Ferry William Lynn Washngton Harvey Sarthe Steuart D. White Chicago James Archibald J Rev. White Washington, D.C

Births Reported At Frederick Memorial Hospital

Birth announcements from Frederick Memorial Hospital list several families welcoming new babies. Gary Robert to Mr. and Mrs. C Robert Sandower of West Fifth street. Wanda Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Robert E Hobbs of West Patrick street. a second child Gauauier to Mr. and Mrs Wilbur M Fritz of Union Bridge. Karen Regina to Mr. and Mrs Lester T Rodgers of Rosemont avenue. Michael the second son to Mr. and Mrs Garfield Potts of Walkersville.

Frederick Memorial Hospital C. Robert Sandower West Fifth Street Gary Robert Robert E. Hobbs West Patrick Street Wanda Ann Wilbur M. Fritz Union Bridge Senda Mee Lester T. Rodgers Rosemont Avenue Karen Regina

Interwoven Stocking Co. signs one-year contract

Martinsburg announcement says the Interwoven Stocking Co signs a one-year labor contract with a pay raise totaling more than 300 dollars. The new agreement raises the annual payroll to over 3 million dollars.

Martinsburg W. Val B Interwoven Stocking Co

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