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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1956
Page
2
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Health research and medical knowledge are credited with saving hundreds of thousands of lives annually, shaping expectations that by 1957 the U S population will exceed 200 million. The article notes declining tuberculosis deaths, steady heart and influenza tolls, and a growth-driven outlook for industrial strength amid rising birth rates. It also reports on local club meetings, a Bergenfield trusteeship for Leonard Murphy, and a bank’s extra dividend.
Miss Jean Collmus and Mr T O Wilkinson announce their engagement. Miss Collmus, a College of William and Mary graduate, works at the Social Service Department of the Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond. Mr Wilkinson, a University of New Mexico metallurgical engineering graduate, served as a major in the U S Air Force in World War II. A spring wedding is planned.
Fifty years ago readers saw an Opera House program by Smith's True to Life Projecting Company with Jane Conquest The Trip To The Moon and Tracked by Bloodhounds plus humorous scenes. A proposed city limit extension plot by County Surveyor R A Rager was approved by the Mayor and Aldermen, expanding land to the south east east and north near notable properties and developments.
A 1936 snapshot notes state road funding of 480000 for the Freder ik to Hagerstown dual highway project. Jackson district residents press county officials about a new farm market, and a Liberty bank clerk Russell Pittinger dodges a serious car crash on icy roads. Adams county farmer boasts a large porker. Frederick High loses to Hagers town 33 to 27. Staley Sanner scores 14 for Frederick. Engagement announced for Patsy Ann Young to Roland Edward Weller. Patsy is Walker sville High senior. Weller is Thurmont High School graduate and 1955 glass recipient, working as a carpenter.
The local Book Review Club discussed Hudson Strode’s Jefferson Davis biography as Dr An drew Griever from Hood College reviewed it at a Monday evening gathering. The meeting convened at Mrs R E Towns Rockwell Terrace home with Mr Charles McC Mathias Sr presiding in the president’s absence.
Over 100 teachers and leaders from Sunday Schools attended the first session of the Frederick Mica Chath Maneers Schal at Calvary Methodist Church. The nondenominational class runs each Wednesday night through February 11 with Rev. E William Hall announcing. Teachers include Mrs Paul Ko Bot on Understanding Youth and Miss Joyce E Stember on Workers with Preschool Children.
At a Frederick Evening Optimist Club gathering held Wednesday at the Francis Scott Key Hotel William Gross former Brunswick Lawn Club president spoke briefly on monuments President Edward J Daugherty presided The next meeting is set for January 18 at the Key Hotel and will be a joint Optimist and Opti Mrs session honoring the boy and girl of the month
Washington Post cartoonist Herbert Block spoke at Hood College on Here and Now and the press in national affairs. He criticized the federal security system, urged public criticism of officials, and stressed that cartoons simplify but illuminate issues for readers to form their own opinions.
Miss Mary Alice Burrier daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Milton Burrier Walkersville and Lawrence Wallace Byers son of Mrs Mary W Byers Pulaski Pa and the late Mr Lawrence Byers were married Sunday afternoon in Walkersville St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church The ceremony featured an organ recital and a reception followed The bride wore a white lace street length dress and carried white camellias The groom is a biochemistry PhD holder and joins Tulane University Medical Research Center in New Orleans The couple plan to move to New York briefly then return to Walkersville
The Ladies Auxiliary to Junior Fire Co No 2 held its January meeting at the Fire Hall with President Mrs Alice Summers presiding. Officers were elected and installed. banquet set for January 25 at Hotel Frederick with a March of Dimes donation planned.
Frederick Cadet and Senior Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol met last night at the airport. Squadron commander John F. Patton read a commendation letter from State Wing Commander Col. Paul Fonda Baltimore headquarters for increased unit activity. Patton appointed Albert Wincell as executive officer to the senior squadron. A new senior member Herman Grant Aubrey Grossnickle was introduced. The cadet squadron informed the unit it was ready to move to Elm Street book. Jeannie Martin said arrangements would be made with Eugene W Peony, Superintendent of the Board of Education. The squadron will host a party at the Hagerstown Rink. Senior members present included Austin DO Trout, William 4 Watkins, Fernley A. Gartrell, Ralph Lo Smith. Cadets present were Wayne Miss, Wanda Wilson, Pais Payne, Kenneth Ramsburg, William Zininger. Two new cadets, Alen and Gary Heard, were also present.
Hagerstown families announce the engagement of Janice Arlene Spessard, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dought Spessard, to Alan Richard Shane, son of Mr and Mrs Norris C Shane of Shaneholm Tramsville. Both youths attend State Teachers College Frostburg. Janice graduate of Hagerstown High School class of 1952 and a drama student in Alpha Psi Omega. Alan Shane attended Walkersville High School and served three years in the U S Army. Wedding date is not yet set.
Among the sick ward W M Haller and Francis Scott Key Hotel residents suffer a week with a virus. Former Judge Charles Woods of Rockville convalesces at home after ulcer surgery weeks ago. In Germany Army Pfc John R Cool, 19, son of Mr and Mrs George Cool Route 1 Pimmit, participates in a field training exercise with the 4th Infantry Division. A Baltimore area house painter, 18, is charged with slave labor. Market prices list wheat corn barley with bids and values.
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