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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1956
Page
2
A humorous estimate places crows at about 3 billion in the United States, roughly 18 crows per person and per rat. The piece weighs risks and pests, noting crows eat insects and pests while comparing ratios to humans and other animals.
The Frederick County Christian Youth Council thanks The News for publicity around its Youth Sunday observance. Nancy Stauffer, secretary, notes appreciation in a February 18 letter. The February grand jury planned a two day session ending with witnesses and a report to the Circuit Court, with jury members to tour Montegville and inspect the jail.
February 21 1906 report notes Brunswick liquor referendum moving to third reading in the House and likely passage. Governor appoints Dr Lloyd T MacGill Jr Frederick as State Fire Marshal replacing W C McAtee. Frederick county school commissioners named H Boteler Gross Jefferson mitsourg Henry Stokes. A boy Charles Lester Grove 3 suffers burns when his clothes catch fire from matches. A reader letter critiques Frederick Gas and Electric Light Company over intermittent service. Frederick County Farmers Exchange leases Mountain City Mills to operate high grade flour during summer.
Twenty years ago notes warn of heavy spring repair costs for the State Roads Commission as frost boils appear in roads across western Maryland. Frederick area frost boils and washouts threaten Liberty road sections while warning authorities address worst spots. The city acquires property to extend Clarke Place eastward and the Grove Lime Company wins a contract for drainage work near Myersville along the Frederick line.
Mary E. Bell the Predytorian Ween Military Society president remains bedridden due to heart illness. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Glass visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. McNair of York Pa. Monica Warthen celebrated her 13th birthday with classmates and friends. Mrs. John Warthen and children Karen and John Werthen attended. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Clark welcomed a daughter born Tuesday at Warner Hospital Gettysburg Pa. St Joseph's High School PTA met and held a ninth birthday party for associates with Rev Jon J Hart guest speaker. Children of Mary at St Joseph's High School held a meeting with Virginia Topper presiding followed by a panel discussion chaired by Alice Scott.
February 14 at Mount Carmel Catholic Church Thurmont united Ruth Lynn Umbel and Vincent Patrick Clarke in a double ring ceremony officiated by Fr Hartt. Miss Ruth Shull provided organ music and also played the wedding marches. The couple plans a Pensacola Florida residence after a honeymoon through the south.
A son weighing seven pounds thirteen ounces was born to Mrs Helen L Wenner wife of Chief David Wenner at Tripier Hospital Honolulu while Wenner is stationed at Pearl Harbor. Other items note visits and travels of families including Private Robert J Barnes at Fort Jackson and trips to St Petersburg Florida. Also mention is a birthday for Gary Wayne Sier and a small note on Argentine ostriches as a crop in the pampas.
Frederick youths desiring Little League play must register March 4 at Frederick High School between 2 and 4 pm. Registration is by National and American Leagues. Applicants bring parent signed blanks to be distributed to city schools. Players must be under 13 by August 1. National Division tryouts run April 3 to 7 with April 13 player section. American League to set its dates.
Miss Nancy Lee Staley daughter of Mrs. John Knill near Jefferson and Orvis M Staley of this city married Ralph Little Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Little Sr Old Brad dock Feb 12 at 3 PM in All Saints Episcopal church. Rev Herman A diBrandi officiated in a double ring ceremony. A reception followed at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with about 150 guests. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with high neckline long sleeves and nylon veil. Matron of honor was Mrs Gather Frushour bridesmaid was Mrs Herman A diBrandi flower girls were Sanora Jane and Holly Ann Knill best man Russell A Crocker ushers Hubert Kaempf and James Stavely. Guests came from Baltimore Lancaster Pa Wilkes Barre Pa Washington Alexandria Va Allentown Pa and Porto Alegre Brazil. The bride works at Frederick Tailoring Co Inc and the groom with C and L Construction Co. They will reside at the groom’s parents’ home.
Girl Scouts and Guides celebrate Thinking Day on February 22 marking Lord Baden-Powell's birthday and World Friendship Fund contributions. Frederick unit plans an Elm Street School program with a Cabana replica, pool, and a troop gift in a six country purse, plus a World Friendship film.
The Hood College community hosts a Friday evening faculty and student auction in Gambrill Gym to raise money for the World University Service Fund. The event, sponsored by the campus YWCA, features items from chocolate cakes to violin lessons and services donated by faculty.
Dr Paul Kadull spoke at St John’s Athletic Association on the polio vaccine, discussing use in 14 and related data from 1955, noting results in solving the problem. The Mt St Mary’s Glee Club will give a public recital March 14, and Girl Scout Troop led by Mrs. Offutt will make bean bags for elementary students. Jack Keene presided as president.
The Unionville Homemaker's club met at the Grange Hall with 38 members. Miss Roberta Bostian gave the prayer and Mrs. Yost led music. Topics included managing busy lives and planning a clothing class starting February 28. The business session was led by president Mrs. Dorsey Gaither. next meeting set for March 13.
In Montgomery Alabama, amid possible grand jury indictments, Black residents reaffirmed resolve after rejecting a compromise deal. They argued the culprit ministry failed to show an emergency and urged a quicker path to justice despite ongoing tensions.
Taneytown officers were installed by the American Legion Auxiliary with president Mrs Blaidhe Leeking hill and other officers named. Guests included department president Mrs William B Hastings and past district vice presidents. The Auxiliary planned monthly meetings, bake sale, and an alumni banquet, while Kiwanis and Lions clubs joint events featured a Seamen's Mission speaker and Valentine themed program.
The will leaves household furniture and all balances to daughter Mary Evelyn Rhoads with a six month option to buy the home at 12 East Second Street for 90000. If not exercised the home sells into the estate residue, with net proceeds divided into twenty parts and shared by three daughters and other heirs. Executors named are Miss Rhoads and Mrs Genevieve R Kennedy. Will dated May witnessed by Amos A Holter and Dorothy E Keyes.
Frederick Memorial Hospital lists birth announcements for many families. Notable entries include Robert Wayne Alten bern, Wanda Fay Grimes LeGore, and Robert Colin Richards, with multiple siblings noted. Other families include David Harris, Terry Jay, Lana Lea, William John Stottlemyer, Theresa Bonita Beach, Linda Colleen Long, Maurice Tyson Jr., Terry Denise Webb, and George John Zander.
Lynch Lodge No 163 A F and A M holds its annual George Washington birthday dinner Thursday at 615 PM at Masonic Temple followed by the regular communication at 730 PM Rev E William Hall of Calvary Methodist will speak on Building and Repairing the House of the Nation Dinner music from the DeMolay fraternity.
Among The Sick Mir Rudolph Chobocki and Mrs Edward Greystoke are patients at local convalescent homes and hospitals. Several residents are reported for surgery, observation, or recovery, including Mrs Flickinger and Mr Gearinger. Community notices cover schooling events, Lenten services, and road work preparations as Potomac Edison moves lines for Main Street widening.
Plymouth Chapter 41 and Rev. Dixon A. Yaste with Mt. Airy Chapter members bring a program and refreshments to patients at Springfield Hospital Sykeside on Wednesday. Elmer Wolfe School mid semester honor roll lists Grade 7 students Melvin Bostian David Knouse Varnie Satwy Teedla Vinoline Shirley Wentz Stella Study Bonnie Spalla Brenda Lightoer Linda Hickey Patsy Hant Nancy Drob ic Sandra Boose Ruth Ann Barnes Linda Hyde Grade 8 X Ann Jarvis Joyce Snyder Grade 8 Y Sandra McKinney Audrey Diller Lorraine Bubrick Gail Arnold Grade 9 Wayne Myers Edward Stirley Doris Adkins Irene Ausher ton Joyce Lescallett Rue Michaels Martha Jape Sebvid Grade 10 X Richard Eichman Tom
At the Buckeystown Little Stars February 14 meeting held at June Dutrow’s home, President Connie Harris presided. Demonstrations covered drop cookies with ingredients ready on the table and furniture construction for a girls room. Barbara Wilt led singing and refreshments were served by the hostess.
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