To Close 7th St Pike on June 1 1956
Frederick County officials were informed by Camp Detrick that June 1 1956 is tentatively set to close West Seventh Street where it crosses Camp Detrick. A by pass to Rocky Springs Road is to be expedited to complete security measures for a building expected that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Detrick
West Seventh Street
Federal
Maryland State Roads Commission
Seventh Street
Rocky Springs Road
Jeter
Nien Wes
Robert P. Blackmore
Delbert I. Null
Frederick County
Tae
Chickweed Alfalfa Struggle To Survive In Maryland Fields
In Maryland, chickweed threatens new alfalfa seedings and weakened stands. Extension expert Paul Santelmann advises early fall or late winter treatments, warns against spraying after March 15 and using 24D, and details two chemical options with rates and water volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
University of Maryland Geronomy Department
Agronomy Department
Hampshires State Sale Here February 22
State sale at the fairgrounds on Washington's Birthday lists 55 lred gifts and 15 boars consigned with Charles H. Lutz as sale manager. Auctioneers include Stan Haworth and Emmett R. Bowlus. R. L. Kally assists. Consignors include Glenhiack Farm and Derwond. Banquet Feb 23 for the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company set for Feb 28 at 7 PM in the Fire Hall with a program at Middletown High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastington
Charles H. Lutz
Middletown
Ash
Bove Whittle
Vere & Culver
Bill Miller
Stan Haworth
Warrenton
Emmett R. Bowlus
Aucioneers
R. L. Kally
Ceresville
Glenhiack Farm
Derwond
Parr R. Breichner
Soris
Littlestown
Mr. Lutz
Edwin J. Cissel
Adamstown
Carroll
Milles
Boonsboro
Throdere H. Thomas
A. W. Hines
Gaithersburz
Middetown Volunteer Fire Company
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Middletown High School
Floyd Gladhill
Marshall Ahab
Charles Shafer
Oscar Shafer, Jr
Eugene Kelier
Ray Gladhi
Charles Soit
Russell Kelier
Wilson Roberson
US unclear on defense of Quemoy and Matsu in Taiwan crisis
The Eisenhower administration vows to defend Formosa and the Pescadores but remains vague on Quemoy and Matsu. Secretary Dulles hinted a ceasefire could be tied to nonattack pledges, while warning against surrender. The stance risks a limited war if China attacks those islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Pres
Washington
Eisenhower
Quemos
Matsu Islands
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Pescadores Islands
Chiang
Quemoy
Matsu
Yikiangshan
Tachen Islands
Pescadores
State Dulles
United States
Orient
Americas
Dulles
Asia
Maryland Farmers Break Records in Water Conservation Efforts
Maryland farmers forming Soil Conservation districts set all-time highs in 1954 with 400 ponds and record drainage and sprinkler irrigation projects. Strong fields include W Barnace of the U S Soil Conservation Service, 4 115 cooperators, 4 718299 acres surveyed, and collaboration with the University of Maryland and other state agencies to boost drought resilience and grassland use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
W. Barnace
Sail
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Barnard Sass
Barnard Saga
Shel
Sol Conservation Service
University of Marylan Pension Service and Agricultural Experiment Station
Maryland Department of Forests and Parks
Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission
Lineal
Frederick Hears Paper on Henry McCreery Architect
The Frederick Historical Society heard a lecture by Joseph W. Urner on Henry McCreery a master carpenter and architect who shaped many local buildings from 1776 to 1819. The talk used slides and noted McCreery’s design of All Saints Parish House Levy Tavern and several houses, plus possible work on the Lutheran church and other row houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Henry McCreery
Ireland
McCleery
David Hinshaw
Historical Society of
Frederick County
Joseph W. Urner
Robert
Henry Jr
Henry McCleery
Court House
Dublin
All Saints
David Levy
West Patrick Street
Frederick Motor Company
Bc Pherson
Jefferson
All Saints Street
Patrick Street
Levy
East Church Street
Visitation Convent
Ross
Mathias
Col
John McPherson
John Brien
United States
Hinshaw
Stephen Stoner
Trinity Chapel
Steiner
The
Historical Society
Robert Mills
McCleerys
Mills
Potts
Presbyterian Church
Robert McCleers
All Saints’ Church
Society
J. Melville Cromwell
Carroll H. Hendrickson
J. Malcolm McCardell
Gale P. Miner
Hood College Art Department
Taney Memorial
John R. Holt
Taney House
Knights of Columbus of
Cumberland
Girl Scouts Mark Two February Events In One
Girl Scouts set February 22 as a double holiday to honor George Washington and Lord Baden Powell and celebrate World Thinking Day with two separate gatherings at Parkway and Elm street schools. Troops present Bank of Friendship gifts toward the World Friendship Fund while 600 name tags and folk dances cap the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Girl Guides
Girl Scouts
Robert Baden Powell
Boy Scouts and
Baden Powell
World Association of Girl Guides and
Lidop JuneTte Low
Eduard Storm
Juliette Low
Frederick Association
Browie Scouts
Parkway School
Elm Street
Jublette Low World Friendship Fund
Troop Friend
Troop 35
Joseph Bussard
Rosalind Nasher
Patricia Fawley
Teresa Pazdereky
Troop
Harriet Patterson
Fredderic Scotts
Fern Rice
Harry Frushour
Birs
Roger Nicodemus
Parkway
James Grove
Square dancing event at Elm Street sets dance and sale roles
Mrs Margarite Hess will play for the square dancing at Elm Street. General chairmen of specee monies are Mrs James Mc Canner and Mrs Doris Sanders at Elm Street School, with Mrs Lewis Burck and Mrs Charles Lewis at Parkway. Mrs Frank ileck and Mrs Ann Townsend will head the refreshments sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Margarite Hess
James McCanner
Doris Sanders
Lewis Burck
Charles Lewis
Parkway
Frank Ileck
Ann Townsend
May Meet Goal By Month's End
March of Times county aims to raise £20 000 by month’s end as Thurmont plans an Old Timers Basketball Benefit. Chairman Allen Y Bennett announced a large donation and a Price Electric Corp employee drive. A $61,732 gift from Price Electric and its workers, averaging over a dollar per employee, surpasses 1954 giving by half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Times
Allen Y. Bennett
Thurmont
Nanuet Lue Chedeniee Counsante Polio Committee
Price Electric Corporation
Price Electric Corp
South Jefferson
West Patick
East Church Streets
Frederick
Charles A. Carlson
Personnel manager aided by six employees at three plants
The personnel manager was assisted by Ruth Kinsey Hazel Finneyfrock Virginia Biskell Nancy Benbo Grece Guibert and Betty Cochran at the company's three plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonnel
Ruth Kinsey
Hazel Finneyfrock
Virginia Biskell
Nancy Benbo
Grece Guibert
Betty Cochran
Also Mentioned on This Page
7Th St. Pike
Hampshires
Pittsfield
Mass
Joe Lee
Burkittsville
Brunswick
Wiarysaua
Guernsey
T.B
John Deere & Ft
Black Hawk
Barshear
Saxton
Wilson
Emmert R. Bowlus
R. L. Reilly
A. U. Magaha
Emmitsburg
Matters, Md
Frederick Road
Dry Bridge Road
Baltimore
Edward P. Long Motters, MD
Barry Trout
Robert Sayler
Farm Bureau
Charles R. Albaugh
W. Patrick St
Null and Null
Harry E. Burdette
Devdal County
E. Dorsey Lawson
Fountain Mills
John W. Null
Delbert
Frederick. Ma
Jerry T. Williams
Woodbine
John Pickett
Winfield
Carroll County
Caifhoad
T. B
International Field Harvester
John Deere
New Idea
David Bradley
Farmall
Traversia
Cheiie
Garland Philgas Cince
New Hampshire
Charles E. Harrison
Prone
Syresville
Emmert RE
Chaney
Harrisville
Mt. Airy
Frederick Co
Ilelsteins
Ayrshires
Guernseys
Durhams
Hampshire Sows & Gilts
Hammeriill
McC-Deering
New Holland
Norman F. Rankles
Airy, Md
R. L. Kelly
Walkersville
Ferguson Tractor
Idea
John Deere No
van Brunt
McCormick Deering
Massey Harris
Wiard Barshear
Carhine
Harry C. Smith
Guene
Harry Trout
Raymond L. Kelly
Executriges
John W. Hickman
Orphan’s Court
Doubs
Ivor Johnson
Jane
Addie J. Hickman
Addie
Hickman
John W. Wickman
James F. Carey
Dorothy C. Murray
ALVAN
Compher
John
Rickman Ntli & Null
John L. Shaw
Wilbur F, Sheffield, JR
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