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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1956
Page
2
Reprint notice indicates Associated Press exclusive rights for local news for this newspaper. Entries show post office mark Predrik Maryland with February 25 1956 service and second class matter designation.
Foremost authorities predict a cure for colds within five years, noting three control paths including broad immunization, blocking spread, or post infection therapy, with immunization seen as less likely due to multiple viruses and varied symptoms. experts favor a drug or chemical agent as the most probable solution. Tan Tiv y club meets in Winchester Hall with bake sale planned and games afterward, while hospital notes list recent admissions and discharges at Annie M Warner in Gettysburg and other local facilities. a talk on The Exceptional Child by Dr Geneva Ely Flickinger is set for the Frederick County Council PTA meeting at Frederick High School, detailing Maryland special education programs and the speaker’s credentials.
The Civic club on Nort Street hosts a February gathering led by Mrs. Harry F Shipley and vice president Mrs. Herbert X Heston. A panel on The Problems of Our Aging Population features Miss Marian Smith Dr B O Thomas Jr and Mrs Gardner Gremillion with housing health and broadening interests topics. Tea is served by committee members Grace Adams Esther Shaw and others as guests from Frederick County and beyond share birthdays travel and hospital news.
Officers were installed at a recent meeting of Post 78 2th Division Association Frederick. Installation officer was Stewart Zend graft. Senior Vice Commander of the Department of Maryland. The following officers were installed Commander Charles N. Staley Vice Commander James E. Doub Adjutant Harold P Heupt Finance Officer Francis Van Fossen Judge Advocate E Austin James Welfare Officer Anon E Shatf Historian William T Fisher Sergeant 214 George of Tet Stull Chaplain Frank M Dert baugh Jr Executive Officer to the Department of Maryland Executive Committee Harry Ford. Following the installation an oyster and shrimp supper was served at the Army Reserve Armory. Out-of-town guests included William Buze Melvin L Morse Jr Charles Voluse Sam Krauss Edward M Smoot Lime Stone Post Charles W Hill Hunter Boyd Post Harry McDowen Westminster Post Harry Ford Mr Mrs L L Donaldson Mr Mrs Charles H Barnes and Harry E Steingrebe Jr all of Silver Spring Post No 94. Next meeting March 23 at the Army Reserve Armory East All Saints street.
The piece argues that federal campaign finance funding would entrench incumbents, grant broad rulemaking power to a single department, and frustrate independents. It notes dangers of pork barrel politics, log rolling, and the need for greater disclosure while criticizing current record keeping and access limits. It cites TVA subsidies and primaries, then surveys broader reform questions and the political calculus of public funding.
At the Frederick City Hospital Guild annual meeting officers were elected and donations reported for the year. The Juvenile Literary Society debated water danger and judged the negative outcome. The News suggests Frederick adopt an Old Home Week like other cities. Nussbaum Farm near Walkersville, 16 acres, sold to George C. Stauffer of Walkersville. Clayton G. Hunter, 2, son of Mrs C. B. Hunter, Bosard at the Rift Yree Meo, on B and O Railroad, injured his right foot by stepping on a protruding nail after jumping from his engine.
Frederick County bid awarded to Harry T Campbell Sons Co Towson for 294 miles of new road at 392989.00. The work follows discharge of the National Pike junction west of Frederick.
Frederick memorial hospital records list newborns from area families. Charles W. Lamm and wife at 324 A East Patrick welcomed Charles William Jr. Tuesday. Barbara Elizabeth joiner for Koontz in Brigadoon. Geoffrey Lentz born Charl Ave. Evelyn Joy Friday. and others noted from Miamisburg Ohio to New Windsor with multiple second children and daughters named.
Protestant churches mark One Great Hour of Sharing on March 1, backing overseas relief. Catholics contribute through The Bishops' Fund of Catholic Relief Services. Jewish communities support the United Jewish Appeal culminating at Passover March 27 to April 3.
Among The Sick Mr Wusain on West Church street in Frederick was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment Friday evening. His condition was reported fair this morning. Mrs Catherine L Albauga of East Third street has been admitted for treatment and is reported in satisfactory condition. One arrest was docketed there last night by city police. Walter S Buchanan of Thomaston Alabama was charged with intoxication and held under bonds.
Secretary of State Dulles told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States and its allies can defeat Russia's new united front strategy with little change in their own activities. He said post Stalin leaders are scrapping violence, using economic aid to penetrate foreign countries, and that they are playing our game. Critics urged policy changes as Morse and Humphrey questioned the optimism and Sparkman warned of tragic inaction. Also reported: a man from Emmitsburg injured in a car-truck crash. a swine meeting planned at Baltimore Livestock Auction. and a Trap 12777 Thespian meeting set for All Saints Parish Hall headline.
The Frederick Optimist Club hosted 35 members at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Morris Rivan of the Frederick Citizens Council for Public Schools spoke on April 7 when the Council will nominate a panel for the county school board vacancy. The panel will be sent to Gov. McKeldin for final selection. Rhian urged the benefits of 12 years of free schooling. A visit to Wheaton Optimist Club will follow on March 5. Guests included Harry Gregory Howard Schafer Frank Humphrey and the Patapsco Optimist Club.
Funeral services for James A Redmond who died suddenly in Tampa Florida will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday from the funeral home 8 East Patrick Street Interment will be in Frederick Memorial Park Friends may call at C E Cline and Son funeral directors also noted are details of other local funerals including Mrs Lilie Jane Trout and Jesse J Beal with services at Buckeystown Bethesda and Browningsville respectively and interments at Mount Olivet cemetery.
Ecuador named a new grammar school honoring George Washington in a February ceremony. Local officials, educators, and residents attended to dedicate the institution and celebrate the historic linkage.
Obituaries note the deaths of Mary Leslie Doll and several Frederick County residents. Funeral arrangements are listed for Mrs Edith Porter, Grayson Eyler, and Charles L Biser among others. Services occur at funeral homes in Walkersville and Frederick with interment slated at Mt Olivet and St Johns cemeteries. notices mention relatives, churches, and local cemeteries.
A deed was recorded in the Clerk's office showing the sale of property on Sid Peau Street from Brosius Homes Corporation to Mr and Mrs Raymond Wortman. The consideration was around $10 500 as per revenue records.
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