This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1956
Page
2
A readable fragment lists subscription prices and terms for a news publication. It notes monthly and six month options, carrier delivery, and mentions Associated Press dispatches. The fragment indicates publication in Frederick Maryland and dates around January 1856.
The text quotes Khrushchev as condemning colonialism and lists alleged Soviet and allied moves from 1939 to 1950. It cites pacts with Germany over Poland, wartime Warsaw proximity, postwar Poland puppet influence, Finland aggression, Baltic independence denouncements, East Germany takeover, Romania and Hungary regime impositions, Czechoslovakia actions, Yugoslavia economic split, Berlin blockade, Korea occupation, and Korea’s divided fate.
Governor McKeldin said he will recommend a 50 000 appropriation to help the Baltimore Symphony cope with a financial crisis. He noted the funds are temporary and not a commitment to future years, with the orchestra needing 119 900 to finish the season and avoid closure after a January 7 concert. Talks with affiliated supporters prompted a plan to revise operating procedures and seek the money in the February budget.
A roundup of court actions shows several individuals pleaded guilty or were found guilty for drunken driving and traffic offenses. Theodore Sutton received a 30 day suspended sentence with departure from Frederick City required. Others faced fines or jail time for speeding and stop sign violations.
Fifty Years Ago in The Columns of The News dated January 4 1906 notes the General Assembly branches organizing free votes for Roger Motter of Frederick for Senate secretary and H J Kefauver for House chief clerk. Articles of incorporation filed for Frederick Iron Works with Samuel Ross George C Johnson Thomas M Diven William T S. Diven and John J Kidd. capital stock 25000. Hygeia Ice Company stockholders elect directors including George Winsmith Col Charles E Trai Judge John C Motter and others. Thomas G Buckey receives an orange branch from Orlando Florida containing 16 oranges. County constables named Henry S B De Grange Buckeystown Levis F Carter James E Staub Morgan P Runkles.
Twenty years ago items from the Frederick County area cover fair grounds attendance and profits, a theft stopped by Jotn Shields using a coal pick, flood threat subsiding with receding river levels, a wild ducks sighting near Michaels Mill, and a Walkerville trucking accident resulting in a near fatal escape for driver Grayson Smith.
Mr and Mrs Roland W Welsh marked their silver wedding anniversary December 6 at Firemen s Hall Mt Airy in a party hosted by their children Jean King and Larry Welsh. They married December 6 1900 in Eliott City with Rev Loyd G Davis officiating. The couple has two grandchildren and a large circle of relatives attended with a long list of local relatives and friends.
The Old Chapel of the Evangelical Lutheran Church filled with friends and parishioners as Kev and Mrs Ralph A Greiman were bid farewell on their move to the Dillsburg Lutheran charge. John L Shaw presented a wrist watch and Rev Charles F Trunk Jr accepted a church school fund gift from the couple. The Couples Club gave an automatic coffee maker and Rev Greiman presented a red check sport vest to Rev Trunk. Light refreshments and chamber music concluded the evening.
A 12 foot hand carved red mahogany canoe of South Sea style was found on a Galveston beach. Officials believe it drifted across the Gulf from the West Indies aided by late summer hurricanes. In New York Julius La Rosa, formerly of Arthur Godfrey's show, became engaged to Perry Como's secretary on New Year's Eve.
Webster R. Smith resigned from the Woodsboro Savings Bank in December and his son W. Cash Smith of Woodsboro was named to fill the vacancy. The elder Smith, president of Smith Bakeries Inc. in Taneytown, had served on the bank board since 1940. W. Cash Smith, 45, is vice president of Smith Bakeries and heads Hershberger’s on North Market Street, plus holds roles with Glade Valley Lions, Antique Publications, and LeGore Lime Co. He is married to Francee Siger, daughter of director P. Feiser.
At Frederick High School on December 29 the Associated Women of the Farm Bureau held their annual meeting and officer elections led by president Mrs Roy Schaffer. Mrs David Young of Middletown was elected president and Mrs Lester Grossnickle treasurer for two years. Delegates to the January 12 Baltimore meeting include Mrs Roy Lehbaffer Mrs Herbert Duval Mrs Ray Smith and others with several alternates named.
German defense sources say West Germany will equip its new air force with American F100 Thunderstreak jets and initial F86 Sabre fighters. German pilots train on Sabres in the United States while Thunderstreaks arrive in a second phase. Cadres of 16 squadrons expected by year end, with about 600 pilots finishing training by autumn.
Among the sick, David D. Aldridge, vice president of Fidelity Trust in Baltimore, is improved at University Hospital after a recent heart attack. Allen B. Ramsburg of Walkersville was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. Joann Grable, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Grable near Lewistown, recovers at her grandmother’s home after tonsil and adenoids surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital last Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bussard of Redland with granddaughter Mary Frances Bussard visit Germantown Ohio for holidays before plans to travel to Florida. Mrs L Cross of Gaithersburg and Lois join the trip. Mr Herman M Brown Sr of Upper College Terrace marks his 64th birthday on Thursday. Mrs Catherine Riggles notes her son in law and daughter have arrived in California with SeSRt Looms 18 stationed at Camp Norton in San Bernardino. Kenneth No Bruchey and wife announce birth of Cynthia Ann Bruchey at Frederick Memorial Hospital Peptts.
Miss Glenna Virginia Dinterman of Keysville and Robert Lee Sell of Taneytown wed Saturday at Grace Reformed Church Keysville in a double ceremony. Rev. Morgan Andreas officiated. Attendants were Miss Thelma Neytown and Dean Nusbaum with ushers Paul Roop and Clarence Stonesifer. A reception followed, and the couple plans a southern wedding trip before residing in Keysville. Theelin Louise Snook and Carroll Leatherman Jr. announced their spring engagement.
Washington racketeer John A Kendrick once on FBI Most Wanted was ordered held on $50 000 bond after five indictments. He faces counts of assault with intent to kill, with a dangerous weapon and attempted robbery plus charges of carrying a deadly weapon. The case cites his prior flight from a $5 000 bond and an attack that left a police officer injured.
A Fountain Dale Elementary School parakeet, replacing two earlier birds harmed in prior break-ins, was seriously injured in a second consecutive incident. Deputy Sheriff Claude Cline noted only the bird was disturbed, with food and money left untouched in earlier intrusions.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Maryland projects record 1956 telephones in service totaling about 926000, up 55 percent from 1954, with Frederick ending the year near 11000 lines and 1500 enhancing telephones. Daily calls averaging 2741000.
Mrs Horace C Brown was installed as president of the Amvets Auxiliary at the regular meeting in the Post Home West Patrick street Officers installed included senior vice president Catherine Hoffman junior vice president Dla Mae Devilbiss and other posts Post State Adjutant G Horton Peace presided and congratulated the outgoing president Alberta Walsh and her officers A report on a Christmas party at the Westminster WV Baker Veterans Center Martinsburg WV was read along with thanks from Miss Tente Schier director of volunteer activities for the hospital The auxiliary also funded gift offerings for Frederick Memorial Hospital and a steam table for the post home in honor of retiring president Mrs Walsh An executive meeting is set for Jan 24 at eight oclock
Mrs. Preston Best was elected president of the Civinettes at a dinner meeting in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Rev. Charles F. Trunk Jr. spoke on Women of Vision. New officers include first vice president Melvin Zimmerman and second vice president Robert Hilke.
A deed records the sale of a new site to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on the north side of Seventh Street pile, a tract about 350 feet square comprising 18 lots, sold by College Estates of Frederick Tne for 16.40. Another deed shows Wontrow W Bell and others selling to Charles R Arnold and spouse a two acre tract with improvements on the Emmitsburg Taneytown road for about 9600. A barber quip about a haircut appears as a stray humorous remark.
Senator Russell of New Jersey criticizes the State Department as lacking ideas and spending money, attacks foreign aid requests, and questions plans to boost the military budget. He aims to cut economic aid while noting a proposed increase to 33.5 billion dollars next year. Senate colleagues urge a united front on foreign policy amid debate over Eisenhower administration actions.
The Baltimore County Grand Jury deplores the Rosewood State Training School attendance shortage noting 32 fewer attendants than funded. It cites the burden on essential workers and cites a stable nucleus of staff who built a varied training program despite adverse conditions. The panel also urges remedies for Spring Grove Hospital crowding and staff gaps to aid patient recovery.
In Baltimore on January 3, two brothers Harald McCauley and Junior Lee McCauley pleaded guilty to a burglary of a confectionery store’s cookie jar. The theft last November 4 included stamps a pistol and change. about $15,000 of the loot has been recovered. The younger brother’s arrest followed in Paris Texas after he spent sums on a home and a car. over $8,000 was recovered at the elder brother’s home. Sentence deferred pending medical report and probation investigation.
Two of Lancaster quads die in hospital, with Mark Anthony and John Philip passing within hours of each other. Parents Norman and Regina Hohenwarter, who expected twins, recall surprise at quadruplets born four weeks early. Another sibling pair includes Stephen and Donald, age six and three. Hospital notes one survivor in poor condition.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.