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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1956
Page
2
The page shows a historic Frederick Maryland newspaper with subscription rates and publishing note for a Tuesday edition dated January 10 16. It lists price structures for mail and carrier deliveries and mentions audit and association memberships.
A health feature discusses evolving cancer theories and the hope for breakthroughs in 1986. It cites virus theories from Yale scientist Francisco Duran Reynals and Moran Ravasse, noting sleeping virus concepts and animal test results. It cautions that no theory is proven for wide acceptance yet, but progress continues. The Maryland State Society plans the Governor's Ball at the Burgundy Room, Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington, January 25, with Dave McWilliams orchestra.
Fifty years ago in Frederick the old lunch tradition at bank annual director elections died out as banks stopped serving meals. The Frederick County National Bank and Central National Bank boards organized with new officers. John T. Best suffered hand injuries from a corn crusher, with the little finger lacerated and other fingers cut.
In a Frederick County Board of Education meeting the plan from the Frederick County Council of Religious Education to start a religious instruction class at Walkersville school on February 1 was approved. George L. Miller from Knoxville school will transfer to Mt. Pleasant to replace principal Robert D. Lace who died during the Christmas business. The City Council discussed the City Opera House cast and postponed action after a slightly revised bid. New smoking regulations were passed by the Howl College Desperative Government.
President Eisenhower presents a state of the union emphasizing dynamic conservatism and gradual tax strategy. He calls for a balanced budget before tax reductions, notes potential three billion dollar surplus, and aims to bolster the dollar’s prestige while supporting allied stability abroad.
Reports list local residents in Frederick Memorial Hospital for surgery and recovery including Mr. Grover C. Haller and Mrs. Shirley C. Braungart. Petersville 4-H Club outlines January meeting with new officers and plans for future sessions.
Aircraft pioneer Glenn L Martin died December 4 leaving an estate valued at $14,203,688 excluding Eastern Shore real estate. The will directs gifts totaling about $3.6 million including $2 million to the University of Maryland for a research foundation named after his mother. The largest asset is 281,604 shares of Glenn L. Martin Co. stock valued at $59,339,691.
Herbert Block known as Herblock will lecture at Hood College Brodbeck Hall on January 12 as part of Town Hall series. The Washington Post cartoonist has won awards including Sigma Delta Chi and has work in the National Gallery of Art. He joined the Washington Post in 1946 after Chicago Daily News.
Winchester hosts the 29th Shenandoah Apple Blossom on April 26 and 27 led by Thomas G. Scully. The city expects about 200000 visitors with eleven department directors overseeing preparations and volunteers organized for the event. A mention notes the Great Lakes Steel coal stacker in use nearby.
In Long Beach California a 19 year old Long Beach State College student tried to rob a savings and loan office by asking clerk Ann Jerry to go on a date with a note. A second clerk read the warning and police and FBI swarmed the scene. He was questioned and released with no date.
The New Market Homemakers Club led by new president Mrs Murray Etzler met with 19 members as Beatrice Fehr presented her life inventory lecture and 1956 year book. The Leaders Bible Class at Calvary Methodist heard memorial readings and Grayson Stevens on Living Memorials amid hospital mentions and attendance figures. NFL Commissioner Bert Bell said he would not back increasing the league from 12 to 14 clubs despite a filing to expand after a strong 1955 season.
Carlos Ortiz from Puerto Rico outpointed Ray Portilla of New York in a 135 pound contest. Providence’s R J Paddy Del Marco, 137 pounds, defeated Jackie Blair of Dallas in a 141 pound bout by outpoint.
Roger Williams, a Des Moines born Navy veteran, breaks into New York with the hit Autumn Leaves his first recording selling over 1.2 million copies. He aims to blend classical, jazz, and concert tours, insisting musicians must master Beethoven Bach and jazz alike.
An ice storm disrupted service with most buses on schedule but caused a fatal county accident and numerous skidding incidents. A Buckeystown couple, Genevieve and John Ball, were treated for injuries after their car hit a power pole on U.S. 15 near the U.S. 240 interchange. Winnie Forrest of Brunswick will appear on a television program from Washington Bible Institute. Minor earthquakes in Leicester caused swaying without damage.
The Children's Aid Society held its annual meeting Monday afternoon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. New board members New Market were elected. Officers were re-elected: E Eugene Thomas Jr president Charles McC Mathias Jr vice president Mrs Harry Himes secretary Elmer E Michael assistant secretary James H Falk treasurer. The 1955 report showed 510 office interviews with children and 551 with families, 1 340 child visits, 244 family visits, 230 home finding visits, 1 061 office interviews, 1 584 visits, and 38 716.9 miles driven.
Secretary Benson warns mountainous surpluses threaten American agriculture. He cites 10 percent lower prices and up to 20 percent less net income in 1955 due to government surplus. He backs the soil bank plan to remove land from production and curb surplus burdens while noting uncertain price gains.
Naval Recruiting Officer William J. Miss reports a new Free State company for Maryland natives with signup ending January 27. Charles Clayton Lines and Joseph Louis Van Brakle, ages 18 and 20, joined the Mason-Dixon company and trained at Bainbridge after enlisting at Frederick station. Eisenhower and GOP leaders prioritize farm program this session. Ned Gambrill Jr. named to Democratic Senate bid. annual treasurer report given by Mrs Himes with staff.
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