Hively Rites On Wednesday After Fatal Gas Incident
Mrs. Hively 72 and Mrs. Maser were exposed to coal gas from a faulty coal stoker heating system at 11 West Third Street. Mrs. Hively was found dead in her bedroom. Mrs. Maser, found on her bed, was hospitalized and recovering at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr. Robert J. Furie cited carbon monoxide as the cause of Hivelys death. Funeral services for Hively were set for Wednesday at the Taneytown funeral home with interment in Evangelical Reformed Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Houch
West Third Street
Willie
Jtennie Newman Cover
Carroll County
William Cover Smith
Lincoln
Neb
Kenneth E. Smith
Frederick
Edward Lee Hively
Washington, D. C
Charles S. Gardner
Blue Ridge Summit
G. Baxter Haugh
Clearspring
Taneytown
Evangelical; Reformed Church
Tanneytown
O. Fuss and Son
Safer Riding Proposals From Airman to Auto Design
Air Force surgeons and designers outline practical car safety changes gleaned from plane crash research. Recommendations include seat belts, anchored front seats, improved interior mirrors and door handles, foam padding on dashboards, and a partially collapsible steering column to reduce driver injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
American College of Surgeons
Atlantic City
Detroit
Motor City
Appreciative Letter to Editor From Local Salvation Army
A reader from Frederick writes to thank The News for Christmas Cheer coverage. The letter praises the paper's thoughtfulness and generosity in aiding the community and extends New Year wishes. Signed by Lieutenant Harry E Powell of the Salvation Army, dated January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Sincerels
Harry E, Powell
Salvation Army
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Columns
Fifty years ago in Frederick County reports show the Agricultural Society raising secretary and treasurer salaries, a president’s pay, and a large receipts figure while debt grows. William E. Mercer collapses dead in a Frederick business trip. A local jewelry store scare stirs alarms but no robbery occurs. A new pipe organ for Grace Reformed Church arrives, to be used for Sunday service. United Fire Engine Company directors elect McM. Hagan as president and L. T. O. Frazier as secretary, with Thomas Chew named hallkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Agricultural Society
William £. Mercer
Braddock
Mountain City
Mercer
Fredlrick
H. S. Landis South Market Street
Grace Reformed Church
Vermont
United Fire Engine Company
Chas. McM. Hagan
L. T. O. Frazier
Thomas Chew
Twenty Years Ago Items From The News Jan 1 1955
Representative Lewis recommended 18 persons to the Census Bureau for farm enumerators. C O Gochnauer Adams town merchant sold seven of his twelve ponies. A budget of 310500 for Frederick County Board of Education was approved, 28594 less than asked. Rev H S Bickel of Brunswick escaped serious injury in a collision near Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Census Bureau
C. O. Gochnauer
Adamstown
Frederick County
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Among The Sick Mrs Louise Fox Frederick Ill
Among the sick list Mrs Louise Fox of Frederick remains ill at home. Mrs George Mentzer of Burkitess ville recently had surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is convalescing. Mrs Charlies Fleming of West Patrick street admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment. Miss Katherine G Minker improving after hospitalization. Carroll H Hendrickson Sr at 301 Upper College terrace in fast condition after surgery. H Lloyd Finke convalescing at home from December automobile injuries. Miss Billa Clary admitted to University Hospital Baltimore for observation. Mrs Elsie Mabtlineaux at University Hospital Baltimore after a fall causing a broken hip. Mrs Catherine Wallace removed to Frederick Memorial Hospital and improving. Mrs Ethel Derr moved from hospital to home on Mary street. Slomer S Mohir taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital with condition epitial today. Bark elects directors and officers re-elected at Walkersville Bank annual meeting. Three school board authorities will discuss boards at Frederick High School at eight o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Fox
Frederick
George Mentzer
Burkitéssville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Charlies Fleming
West Patrick Street
Johns ‘Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Caluiday
Katherine G. Minker
East Patrick Street
M. R. Etchison
Billa Clary
Mt. Airy
University Hospital
Elsie Mabtlineaux
Mt. Airs
Balthroore
Mvs
Mullineaux
Catherine Wallace
Kings Avenue
Frederick Memorial
AL RO Etchison
AL RO Etchison and Son
Fthel Derr
Mary Street
C. &. Cline and Son
U.usidine’ Steel
Slomer S. Mohir
United Rescue
Boyle Column on Shills and Casino Life in Puerto Rico
Saul Petza recounts encounters with casino shills in Puerto Rico, detailing types from the flashy gambler to the nervous student. He notes how dealers and bankers exude encouragement, while players react with a mix of bravado and fear as chips change hands.
Personal notices from Urbana and Thurmont communities
Cpl Bruce McSayden arrives home on a thirty day furlough to spend time with his parents near Urbana after 16 months in Korea. M and Mrs Edward Patricelli visit Thurmont with Mrs Patricelli’s parents since Christmas. they return to the states from a year in Oklahoma and Patricelli will join Fort Knox Kentucky this week. Ralph F. Stottlemyer named seller of Thurmont Bank, previously worked at Security Bank in Washington DC and with an insurance agency. he is married with two sons. Shook to observe his 41st birthday. Mr and Mrs Havard Keb announce birth of a daughter Ann Elizabeth. Mrs Kohne, formerly Elizabeth Shoemaker, and Mrs Carl Divuburg receive congratulations on the birth of daughter Donna Kaye at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mother and daughter reported to be doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Bruce McSayden
Korea
Urbana
Norman McFayden
M Set
Edward Patricelli
Thurmont
Patricellis
W. Z. Wilhide
States
Okawa
M/Sat
Patricelli
Fort Kany
Ralph FE. Stottlemyer
Thurmoent Bank
Mr. Stottlemyer
Security Bank
Washington
Ann Elizabeth
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Kohne
Elizabeth Shoemaker Meoo
Carl William Divuburg
Frederick
Donna Kaye
Croneburg
Doris Arnold
Weather Outlook Says Snow Then Rain With Cold Front
An early snow or sleet moved through the city and county Sunday morning. Forecaster expects occasional rain or snow to return tonight and Tuesday morning with a drop in temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Observer
Miss Margaret Doll Weds Henry Fisher At St John’s Church
Miss Margaret Cecilia Doll daughter of Mr and Mrs George C Doll and Mr Henry Hooper Fisher son of Mr and Mrs John H Fisher were married Saturday at St John’s Catholic Church Rev Herbert Jordan officiating The sanctuary featured red poinsettias and white fugiumums Organist Mrs Robert Hess provided nuptial music and Mrs Joseph Carrol sang Ave Maria and Panis Angelicus Guests gathered from Baltimore Washington Virginia Delaware and nearby areas The bride wore Chantilly lace over white satin with a portrait neckline and long sleeves Her veil was lace edged and she carried a white orchid prayer book The maid of honor Mrs Howard T Gaver wore aqua silk and carried bronze pompons Best man was Mr Howard T Gaver Ushers were Notley H Davis Jr and Ralph E Fry The couple will reside at 113 West Third Street They plan a New York City wedding trip and the bride will be employed at Everedy Company The groom is a Frederick High School graduate who served in Korea and works for Robert L Grove
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Cecilia Doll
George C. Doll
West Third Street
Henry Hooper Fisher
John H. Fisher
St. John’s Catholi Church
Herbert FR. Jordan
Robert Hess
Joseph Carrol
Panis Angelicus
Francis Scott Key
Sharon Hooper
Baltimore
Washington
Virginia
Delaware
Howard T. Gaver
Culler Avenue
Notley H. Davis Jr
Ralph E. Fry
Maryland Hospital Program Faces Major Changes Ahead
Maryland’s hospitalization and medical care program plans a shift toward Baltimore city hospital construction and the development of non profit and public facility projects under federal aid. A Hill-Burton Act review notes most past funds went to counties while future projects focus on chronic disease centers nursing homes and diagnostic and rehabilitation facilities.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore City
Maryland State Department For Health
Waller D. Wise
Advisory Council On
Wise
Fies
Gerbet G. Fat
Fritz
Congress
Eienhower
U. S. Public Health Service
Dr. Fritz
Salada
Montebello State Hospital
Suburban
Bethesda
Kent County Health Center
Chestertown
St. Mary's’ Hospital
Leonardtown
McTready Memorial Hospital
Crisfield
Woman Held In Probe Of Death Of Infant
An elderly woman, Dorothy Frnestine Stipe, was held for investigation in the death of a newborn baby found stuffed in a suitcase in a trailer at Elyria. Her husband, Robert L Shipe, was taken into custody earlier. police say charges may follow. The baby boy, believed dead four to five weeks, was discovered in the trailer camp formerly owned by Shipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Olue
Joseph HO Stucher
Cumberland
Dorothy Frnestine Stipe
Fire and Dime Store
Lorain
Ohio
Robert L Shipe
Stitcher
Shipe
Hood College students hailed for Cleveland Heights rescue
A Hood College sophomore Miss Jane Gardner and her friend Moss Luvean Moore were praised by the Cleve and Heights Fire Department for rescuing two children from a burning residence in Cleveland Heights. Gardner carried 3 year old Douglas Dier to safety and Moore carried 5 year old John Mier outside, aiding in the family’s evacuation as firefighters arrived. The children’s grandmother, confined to a wheelchair, suffered a heart condition. Parents were visiting Mrs. Dier’s father, John Greene, head of Ohio Belt Telephone. Gardner’s companion is a niece of Drew Pearson and was married New Year’s Day to Lloyd Owens of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Cleveland Heights
Cleve and Heights
Hood
Jane Gardner
Moss Luvean Moore
Cleveland
Douglas Dier
Miss Gardner
Drew Pearson
Liosd Owens
Baltimore
Officers Installed By Eastern Star Group
Frederick chapter of the Eastern Star installed officers at a Friday meeting in the Masonic Temple. Mrs Marv stated the group honored Worthy Patron Mrs Bowers, with installing matron Mrs Edwards leading. The roster included many officers and guests from several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marv
Manda Bowers
Frederick Chanter
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Marv Jane Edwards
Viarguertite L. Hickman
Marshall
Louise Leather
Miriam R. Lewis
Myrtle ¥. James
Harry T. James
Sentinel
Storm
Bow
Ruth Painter
Ruth
Irs
Mary
Sharrer
Esther
Helen E. Waither
Martha
Trene G Yaciliou
Electa
Audrey E. Woodman
Warder
Sally F
Bessie B. Sirins
Grace W. Engle
Clyde
Bell
Two Garrett County Residents Injured In Train Collision
Two Garrett County residents Harold D. Bowers and Elsie Virginia Bowers of Deer Park were injured at a grade crossing between Altamont and Wilson in Garrett County. The injured, described as in fair to serious condition with pelvic and head injuries, were returning from a fox hunt when a Baltimore & Ohio diesel helper engine backed into them as Stacie Edward Bowers crossed the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Garrett County
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
Altamont
Wilson
Harold D. Bowers
Kitzmiller
Elsie Virginia Bowers
Humphrey Warns Of Danger Of Inflation
Secretary Humphrey warns in U S News interview that inflation could return if not guarded against. He says government programs can curb inflation without harming the economy but needs broad cooperation from all segments of the economy. He notes pensions and savers are harmed by rising costs as living standards rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Humphrey
U.S News and World Report
Potentate-Elect Ford Leads Boumi Temple Honors
Harry M Ford of Fairmount Somerset county was elected ilustrious Potentate of Boumi Temple at the January 7 meeting. Ford, a refrigeration pioneer, is active in Elks Advertising Downtown Lions Merchants and Hibernian societies and is married to Pearl Dunn with daughter Mrs John Ritterhoff. Other officers elected include J Edgar Steigerwald Sr Chef Rabban and Edward F Woelper High Priest. A separate Maryland crash report lists multiple weekend fatalities including six under age 20, with victims from Baltimore County and surrounding areas, and crashes on U S 301 and Maryland routes.
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Baltimore
Harry M Ford
Fairmount
Somerset County
Ilustrious
Boumi Temple
A. A
Noble Ford
Elks Club
Advertising Club of
Downtown Lions Club
Merchants Club
Hibernian Society
Nable Ford
Mae
Pearl Dunn
John Ritterhoff
Ion Harry ¥ooFerd, Jr
Washington and Lee University
Grace Bethodist Church
J. Edgar, Steigerwald
Rabban
H Wayne Clarke
Bethesda
Edmund F
14 Killed In Md Traffic Toll Prompts Action
The Asselard Press reports Maryland traffic deaths over the weekend reached fourteen, part of a grim early 1955 tally. Mrs Marie Gardiner urged lawmakers to halt the carnage in a telegram to Assembly members. Additional fatalities followed, including a trucker near Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asselard Press
Highway Safety Committee of Women's Organizations
Marie Gardiner
General Assembly
Annapolis
Maryland
Goldstein
D-Calvert
State Senate
del. Luber
D- Balto Ltd
Sen
Turnbull
D-Balto County
del Boone
Emmitsburg
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Bark
Walkersville Bank
Wing Bennett
Clarvey Ro Cramer
Brice
Robin Delaptame
P. Devilhiss
Harold Hooper
Rol Kells
Kent Co
Nicodems
Robert &. Nivedenms
D. Powell Villard VO Rive
Claxhorne M
Zimmesman
Ray B Zimmerman
Echons
Brederick Junior Chamber of Commerce
Frederick [Heh
Ivan Booker
National Education
Leslie M Abbe
Nathan Gilbert
Montgomery County Council of
Ptas
Boyle
Saul Pets
Hal Boyle
New York
Puerto Rico
Chicago
Margaret C. Doll
St. John’s Church
Fisher
Frederick Academy of Visitation
Everedy Company
Frederick High School
Second Armored Division
Robert L. Grove
Hood Student
Eastern Star Group
Leroy Albert Wierman
U.S. Park
Abs
Lottie Black
Nexo
Washington-Baltimore
Prince Georges County General Hospital
Heartsville
Fork
Baltimore County
William E Sample Jr
Hydes
Elmer Sample
Hickory
Judy Wobnhaas
Margaret Richert
Barbara Wright
Parkville
Frank C. Shipley
Fullerton
William Sample
Basil Ray Shinn
Cinco
W. Va
Bainbridge Naval Training Center
Satuday
Susquehanna River
David Thomas
Seoul
Essex
James Curtis Wise
Greensboro
Horace Henry Byrns
Ridgely
Wye Mills
Edward Henry
Denton
Easton Memorial Hospital
Wises
Nor- Ville Jones
U.S 13
Princess Anne
Henry Edward Rich
Easton
Maryland 313
Crncard
Caroline County
John Walter Proctor
U.S. 301
Waldorf
D'Aguesseau
Alice
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