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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1955
Page
2
The item lists subscription rates and publication details for a Frederick Maryland newspaper dated Saturday January 8, 1955. It notes 5 cent single copy price and prepaid period rates of one month to one year. It mentions Audit Bureau circulation and second class post office entry.
President Eisenhower fixes February 1 as the cutoff for new Korea War veterans benefits and sets schedules to sunset various wartime entitlements. Nonservice pensions and education benefits end eight to ten years after January 31. peacetime benefits remain. The national emergency powers remain in force for standby defense agencies despite the armistice.
Edward D Shriner and Richard P Ross sold the brick dwelling at 202 North Market Street to Harry F Shipley for 4000 dollars. Charles W Lough of Philadelphia and Eleanor May Fisher of Philadelphia married on Jan 5. Luther H Wachter of Glade Valley Milling Co. lost a hand in a mill incident requiring thirty eight stitches. Bells Leaires Literary Society debate at Boys High School favored the negative 2-1. Hygeia Ice Co directors elected George William Smith president Charles P Levy secretary Douglas H Hargett treasurer W I Smith manager.
Dense fog ends after 60 hours as the sky clears over the countryside. Ida M Umberger, 78, dies from injuries after a stair fall at her home. Kiwanis Club hears praise for federal recovery efforts. Arthur H Malloy resigns as Mt St Marys athletics director. remains college steward. The shekel is ancient Hebrew coin valued at about 10 dollars gold and 60 cents silver. Giant West African frog reaches one foot in length and weighs up to a large terrier.
A Frederick woman Jean Arnold 15 East Church street was jailed five days in default of a 510.75 fine after pleading guilty to operating a car without a license. Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffeld heard the case after People's Night Court adjourned. Another defendant Mrs Faith Clem 15 East Church street received a 5.75 fine suspended on admitting she allowed Arnold to drive when stopped by Officer Paul Mossburg. Clem testified she held a 60 day driving permit requiring a licensed driver accompany her. Kenneth Elwood Lawson Monrovia was fined 15 and costs for failing to yield to a pedestrian. John Gilroy crossing East street on a green light testified he was struck by Lawsons left turn and hospitalized. Lawson said his car is insured. Joseph Boyce, Middle Alley, given suspended three months to House of Correction on condition he pay 10 weekly for wife support. Allan Jackson colored Mt Pleasant requested postponement for assault cases. Traffic collateral forfeited by Ernest Dotson Mt Airy. Fines listed for Baumgardner Redwood avenue 16.45 for letting an unauthorized person drive and Burns West Patrick street 26.45 for failing to leave operator identification. offenses cited by Sergt Denver Shook and Officer Mossburg.
Soroptimist Club met in the Wedgwood room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Mrs. Watel Caldwell presiding. Guest speaker Dr Gilbert Oddo was announced for Jan 19. charity gifts to Montevue noted. Cardigan Wales sister club letter received. Also mentions Mother's March on Polio plans and a Sunday school class meeting at Edgewood Church of God with officer elections and aims for 1955. A Middletown Elementary PTA open meeting with the Frederick County Board of Education and county superintendent was announced to discuss teacher shortages. Dr L R Schoolsmann to lead. The article ends noting gasoline once cost less than a cent per gallon.
President Eisenhower's address to Congress outlines peace prosperity defense and economy with cautious social welfare notes while avoiding civil rights. The speech signals bipartisan nuance, with Democrats and Republicans weighing promises against political timing and upcoming elections.
Ralph H. Baer announces a Saturday February 12 ceremony at noon in Frederick for 20 seven foot balloons. The event marks Freedom Week with messages supporting Radio Free Europe and the Crusade for Freedom. Ralph S. Potts chairs a Freedom committee with Chief Charles Main and Postmaster James Grove.
The Agramstoun Homemakers Club was hosted by Mrs James Ackers with Mrs Michael presiding. Sixteen members attended and Miss Rhudela Zimmerman reported on International Relations. Scrapbooks for Victor Cullen Hospital children were prepared. next meeting January 13 at Mrs Eva Carlin's Adamstown home. A separate note: Frederick residents can hear the Carella Ensemble at Gettysburg College chapel Monday night, with reciprocal admission by local concert groups and honored membership cards.
Lt Norman Moose Dor ahoe arrived in Naples from Athens with his adopted baby daughter Roni Marie. He joked that his diaper supply dwindles to 32 and that some chanted care was unnecessary, admitting uncertainty about needs.
Thirty five members attended the January Laties Auxiliary to Carroll Manor Fire Company meeting in Adams town at 7 30 p m with Mrs Robert DeRose and others as hostesses Mrs Jennings Bailey presided opening with the Flag pledge Chaplain Elmer Michael led prayers for the new year A Valentine dance is set for February 12 at the fire hall A committee was named to arrange details Fire hall food volunteers for each community were named The next meeting is February 3 in the fire hall Slugger Boxers Hightlight Wallace Smith vs Johnny Gonsalves billed as 10 round feature at City Auditorium Miami South Smith is a 15 favorite despite Gonsalves beating him in their last meeting
Saul Pett reports Bob Hope recalls wild tours to Thule near the North Pole and Greenland filming a TV show, with Anita Ekberg and Bill Holden, 2500 Air Force audience at Thule and Goose Bay stops, plus past large crowds in Buffalo and Cleveland. He explains handling chaos with humor and a wartime Australian gag. Also notes community notices from Point of Rocks church society and Buckeystown Cub Scouts activities.
Paris reports detail a proposed West European Union arms pool linking France with West Germany Britain Italy Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg. A memo from Premier Mendes France outlines a staged two year transition to a permanent pool managed by an international board with powers to standardize armament under a coordinated purchasing program.
The Frederick Art Club met at Mrs. George L Bennett's home on Biggs avenue with Mrs. Meredith Mackley and Mrs. Grave Beard Young assisting. President Mrs. Roger H Willard led the business session as Miss Harriet Kolh presented a program on Gericault and Delacroix with notes on horse painting and movement. Edith Miller discussed Corot and the Barbizon School and read an original poem The Bell of Prayer. Two guests, Miss Dorothy W Shires of Baltimore and Miss Drucilla Worthington, attended. next meeting at the C Burr Artz Library will study Courbet Daumier and Manet.
Washington reports show Republicans spent about 800000 more than Democrats in 1954 national campaigns. GOP national groups spent 3716184, about 28 percent above Democratic outlays of 2822631, though labor-backed totals were incomplete. Each side posted deficits around 266000 for the year.
Creagerstown Girls 4-H Club announces officers for the coming year with Sylvia Fraley as president Jean Kyle as vice president Mary Phyllis Sicilia as secretary Virginia Long as treasurer and Barbara Trimmer as reporter The group met December 22 with pledge recited and remonstrations for next year discussed A joint party followed with the Creagerstown Boys 4-H Club including games and refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. George Harnes recently hosted a housewarming at their new home near Mr. Airy. Many friends attended, bringing gifts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gillis, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Burdette, and numerous other neighbors and relatives. Family milestones and local notices follow with service member Wilbur E. Martin returning to Fort Benning and birthday celebrations for Mr. George William Hooper and Mr. Alonzo K. Darner.
Minneapolis announces the engagement of Shirley Maurine Hendrixsen to Airman David C. Stine. Miss Hendrixsen, a Minneapolis High School and Fort Hays State College alumna, works at Smoky Hill Air Force Base. Stine is stationed at SHAFB. Wedding date not set.
Supreme Court justices and lawmakers attend the 20th annual Touchdown Club awards banquet in Washington. Ralph Guglielmi of Notre Dame to receive the Walter Camp Memorial trophy, with Woody Hayes and Buddy Parker honored for collegiate and professional feats. Norm Van Brocklin named outstanding professional player. Report includes college basketball results from Associated Press.
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