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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1956
Page
2
The fragment lists subscription rates by month and term, including prices in pounds and years. It notes Associated Press use in the paper and that it is entered at frederick Maryland post office as second class matter. The date shown is Wednesday January 11 1956.
Officials of Alpha Portland Cement Company announce a new manufacturing plant to be built south of Frederick between Route 15 and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The nine plant chain will produce about 1 million barrels yearly, start mid year, and employ around 250 workers when operating. The project aims to boost local resources, employment, income, and tax receipts, with modern facilities and no past objectionable features. Also noted are U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service enforcement figures reporting over 6,800 cases handled last year.
Frederick County items list new Board of Managers for the Agricultural Society including G A T Stauffer John W Hum D Charles Winebrewer D V Stauffer P L Hargett George S Rodock John Co Lamar Harry W Bowers Richard P Ross R H Magruder J H Allcutt. Also notes: Luther F Harrison fell breaking his right leg, Farmers and Mechanics Bank organized with new officers, and skater Thomas Eader broke through ice but uninjured. Janie Quynn sick at South Market Street.
Roger W Babson outlines career planning for college freshmen and predicts broad growth in 1960. He urges long term analysis of interests and abilities, notes expectations for population, employment, and GNP, and highlights growth in manufacturing, chemicals, electronics, and sales roles amid a favorable political climate.
Dr Frederick D Eddy former Hood College head and now Georgetown University associate professor of French is back with classes after serious injuries from a December Concord New Hampshire auto crash. His car was hit by a skidding vehicle on ice, leaving a broken ankle and temporary left eye vision loss. Doctors expect partial vision recovery in time.
Dr Charles H Conley of Frederick was reelected to his third consecutive term as president of the Frederick County Agricultural Society at the annual meeting. Workmen under Intrstate depar tment direction used acetylene torches and wrecking tools to dismantle a large still found on a Motter’s Station area farm. Mrs R K Town and Misses Margaret Besant Cariotta Kis mamee and Lois Teun Freerich and Mr John Quon noted in attendance. Braddock Heights residents drove to Baltimore to hear Bizet’s opera Carmen by the Belheere Civic Opera Co.
Mr and Mrs Louie Brosius announce the birth of a daughter Myra six pounds December 24 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clement Sink announce a son Don Randall born last Wednesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Link, formerly Janet Whipp, is noted on East Patrick Street. Keber Jr of Frederick, a New York Life agent, qualifies for a Waldorf Astoria conference in New York City. Leroy C Barrick and A Gould Myers report returns from Florida after visiting Precipel cities and the Orange Bowl event.
Weddings reported in two Maryland towns. Penn Winreas and Shirley Morgan wed at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Boonsboro with Rev J H Schmitt officiating. Dallas Shoop and a bride from Hagerstown joined in a double ceremony. The couples plan to reside in Hazleton Virginia Avenue, with details on attire, attendants, and schools. Also noted is a Lavettesville marriage of James Arnold and Alma Heskett, with plans to reside on Arnold’s farm near Lovettsville after a ceremony conducted by Rev Michael Kretsinger. A regional death rate study on vehicle fatalities is summarized, showing a general decline over time.
Casper police charged James Alexander with first degree murder of his second wife Barbara after her remains were found in a concrete tomb beneath the Alexander home. Rose Alexander had claimed Barbara died in an accident in July 1953 and testified at a coroner's inquest.
Deeds filed in the Clerk's office record several transfers. Levi E Stottlemeyer sells about 66 acres and improvements in Jackson district to Harry C Baker. Charles W Shipley executor sells 33 East Fourth Street residence to John W Wisner and John E Wisner. Brosius Homes Corp sells two White Rock Development residences in Tuscarora district for about 7500 each. William Scott Woodrow Jr buys Granite Circle west side property. Lester buys residence on White Rock avenue. Charles D Beachley and Clarence W Lantz Jr sell Main Street Burkittsville property for about 5500.
Newly elected officers of the Pythian Sisters were installed Monday evening at Pythian Castle by Mrs Myrtle Gittings assisted by Mrs Thelma Pickett and Mrs Elizabeth Shipley. The charter was draped in memory of Lewis Putman who died last week. A reception followed for Past Chief Bertha Rice who received a corsage and a $25 purse. A turkey dinner was held at Rice RFD 1 Thurmont on Jan 8 with numerous family members attendance.
Frederick Chapter hosts Brunswick Chapter for a mid winter conference January 2 starting at 1 37 pm with all co workers invited The regular social meeting occurs tonight at eight Initiation occurred January 4 under Evelyn Shell howe sponsorship The electric aris award delayed Door prize won by Bertha Win pegier
The piece argues that Red China and the Soviet Union use hostage and weaponized negotiation to force UN entry, calling for firm U.N. stance and moral leadership. It notes Korea remains in a state of war, US fear of admission, and bipartisan opposition to recognizing Peiping.
The Commerce Commission order ending segregation in Southern railroad and bus waiting rooms took effect yesterday amid mixed compliance. Louisiana and Mississippi officials resisted, while Alabama cities removed or kept signs. Some lines removed color designations. others kept separate rooms, with varied enforcement patterns.
New York reports Mrs. Mabel Morris a 74 year old London born widow who relies on Welfare wins 32000 on The $64,000 Question after identifying Dickens life details. She may double next week or take 332000 or a Cadillac if she misses. Morris plans to repay part of city costs with winnings.
Reports from Sterling Virginia Leesburg and Frederick describe patients at Loudoun County Hospital University Hospital and Frederick Memorial Hospital improving or recovering. Names include Mr Lawrence Armel Mrs Eliza Armel Mr Millard Lease Mr Mary Doreus Mr Holden Felton Mr John Harwood and Cassell Honts with various statuses from recovering to seriously ill. Florida cotton history mentioned briefly in local note.
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