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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1957

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2

Carroll Manor Fire Company Elects Officers in January Meeting

The Carroll Manor Fire Company held its election of officers on January 15 1957 naming Gibson as first raveller Preston Smith as treasurer Hubert Straitman as assistant treasurer Clerenge C C secretary Robert G secretary Charles in Melvin Risger as first lieutenant George W Holt second Hevenant Howard supervisor director John chaplain Rev Ed L Geuier Jr assistant Rev Gordon C Hite directors Homer Reno William Ssreve John Page H J Stup Sr Jane Kubrick Leo Strailmanbulshce chief Charles F Carlin The board will meet soon to appoint a chief boseman and ten assistant hosemen.

Carroll Manor Fire Company Gibson Raveller Preston Smith Hubert F. Straitman Clerenge Gordon C. Hite Homer Reno William Ssreve John Page H. J. Stup Sr Jane Kubrick Leo

The Role of Printing in Modern Freedom

Printing is a foundational art of communication celebrated during International Printing Week. It forms a major industry with 45,000 plants and 725,000 workers, contributing billions in wages. The piece notes printing as a vehicle that spread knowledge, enabling freedom of thought and speech.

America

Pvt William F Merriman in training at Fort Jackson

Pvt William F Merriman son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Merriman of Brunswick has entered the armed forces on December 5 and is stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina. His address lists U S 5243404 Co B 10th Battalion 2 D Training Regt Fort Jackson.

William F. Merriman Lee R. Merriman Brunswick Armed Forces Fort Jackson S. C U.S Co.b D Training Regt Fort Jackvan

Tobacco tax concern and gambling licenses in Frederick county

Letter from M. E. Barthlow at 246 East Third Street dated January 12 1957 argues against higher tobacco taxes feared at $175 000 and against expanded gambling licenses for pinball and slot machines. He urges taxpayer savings and believes residents should voice whether extra taxes should be added.

the News Frederick County Board of Fieldermen M. E Barthlow East Third Street

Births Reported At Frederick Memorial Hospital

Frederick Memorial Hospital reports multiple new births. Ricki Lee and Randy Lynn Routzain are twins born to Mr and Mrs Glenn E Routzain on Friday. Grace Brandenburg of Middletown is the mother. Theresa Gall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Archibald Harsberger Jr of Bir Airy, was born Friday. Byron Leroy May, eighth child of Mr and Mrs Faui L May, arrived Saturday. Ronnie Earl Warfield, son of Mr and Mrs Walter G Warfield of Monrovia Route 1, was born Saturday. James Patrick Coniff, son of Mr and Mrs John J Coniff of Willow Avenue, born Sunday. Timothy Kevin Lenhart, son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Lenhart of Park Mills, born Sunday.

Glenn E. Routzain Patrick Street Ricki Lee Randy Lynn Routzain Grace Brandenburg Middletown Archie 0. Harsberger Airy Theresa Gall Hamsberger Barbara Hollenbaugh Mt Airy Faui L. May East Sixth Street Byron Leroy Walter G. Warfield Monrovia Ronnie Earl Myr John J. Coniff Willow Avenue James Patrick Coniff Mary D. Morris Cumberland

Knowland to Leave Senate Race in 1958

Senator William Knowland of California announces he will not seek re election to the Senate in 1958 freeing him to pursue an independent stance. The piece notes his willingness to vote for administration policies or dissent as personally warranted illustrating political expediency versus principle. It also reports the Annapolis marriage of Janet Ruth Huffer to Jerome Sidney Zadera at St Martin’s Lutheran Church with clergy Rev Clyde E Straub and Rev Charles A Jolly officiating.

David Lawrence Washington Wiliam Knowland California Senate David Lawrence Ome Knowland Annapolis Janet Ruth Huffer Atlee V. Huffer Olis Jerome Sidney Zadera Jerome Dera Dee New St. Martin’s Lutheran Church Clyde E. Straub Charles A. Jolly Jon A. Markell West Patrick Street Woman's Hospital Baltimore Robert E. Dudrow Clarke Place Bon Secour Hospital Roland T. Pittinger Taneytown Rfd Annie Warner Hospital Gettys Seaburg Barkley Roosevelt Kentucky Emmitsburg Cecilia Myers United States Sbe Essen Wilfred Brownlow Chillhower Ke Tren C. Burry Oshkosh Wisconsin Jubal Early Eee Tee Ae Meek Hagerstown Wise al Aarelag Clare K Selous Dr. Bushong Nixon Handler Hish Wininee Chester Eisenhower Jean

Twenty Years Ago Emmitsburg News and Political Notes

A collage from 1944 to 1967 era items summarizes local events including a fatal traffic mishap near Emmitsburg, a party leadership debate over Eisenhower policies, and remarks on Senator Knowland. It covers political commentary on 1960 presidential prospects, Beall Md advocating gasoline price inquiry, and Civil War round table notices in Hagerstown.

Seabee Drowns In Frozen Antarctic

22 year old Seabee Ollie Barrett Bartley of Slaughters Kentucky drowned when a Weasel snow tractor slid through thin ice near Hut Point during the Deep Freeze expedition. Six other men survived after being dashed into icy water. Bartley’s body was recovered nine hours later by Navy frogmen from the Amebre AAWS ship.

Mcmurdo Sound Antarctics Antarctic Ollie Barrett Bartley Slaughters Hut Point Bartley Navy Ameb

Carroll County School Board Meets in Regular Session

Carroll County Board of Education meets with all members present. New appointments and resignations are approved for several Carroll schools. The board discusses salary support, a January 25 teacher conference, and school construction items. A December 1936 report compares county tax support and per pupil costs to state values.

Board of Education Carroll County Clifton Warner Daniel S. Natarelli Sykesville High Dorothy’ Shafer Sykesville Hazel R. Beonighof New Windsor William Jackson Mt. Airy Arthur Ciamacco Way Possibe State Board of Education Neve Abe Creanis County Carroll St. Mary’s Garrett Charles Somerset Calvert Wicomico Frederick Anne Arundel

Methodist Church Damaged by Fire in Baltimore

The 35 year old stone sand wood building housing Memorial Methodist Church was damaged by fire today. Five alarms and a team of firemen reported the blaze in the rear of the parish building. The church was founded in 1772 and is one of Georgia’s oldest Methodists.

WESTMINSTER _ WESTMINSTER Ernest Dukes H. C. Edwards Jr Preston Wayne Brown Mt. Airy Fler Mack McKendree Moxley Mon Baltimore George Edward Hamilton Fredi Memorial Methodist Erick Atlanta Martin Tuins Gatch Griffin Georgia

Engagement Announced for Betty Jane Payne and George Whipp

Mr and Mrs Raymond Payne of RFD 1 Middletown announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jane Payne to George Franklin Whipp son of Mr and Mrs Harry Whipp of RFD 4 Frederick The wedding is planned for the near future.

Raymond Payne RFD Middletown Betty Jane Payne George Franklin Whipp Harry Whipp Frederick

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Fifty years ago notes from the January 15 1907 issue include a Ranger letter criticizing the City Opera House and suggesting costly improvements to boost theater value, a Ladies society gathering at Pauline Smith’s West Patrick street with several young attendees, and church groups reporting officers and leaders such as Olton Gurner elected as Sunday school superintendent for 36 years along with listed assistants and officials.

the News Ranger City Opera House Pauline Smith West Patrick Street Charlotte Sinn Edith James Mary Filler Mary Brown Aubrey Nicodemus Edwin Kemp Irvin Storm Garrett DeGrange Dir Scholl Hersperger Olton G.urner Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Adolphus Fearhake R. Rush Lewis L. E. Mul T Linix Edith Wickham Wm. H. Dyer George W. Heinlein St. John’s Beneficial Association James MicSherry C. P. Smith Albert S. Smith George L. Wilson Eler G. Stup

Marriage of Zadera and Bride in Sumter Air Force Ceremony

The bride wore a Chantilly lace over taffeta gown with a pearl and sequin embroidered neckline and train. Her headpiece held a fingertip veil and she carried a white Bible with orchids. Matron of honor Mrs. Herbert Wessels led the bridal party with emerald green bridesmaids' gowns. Best man was Howard Hall. ushers were Jack Sturgiss and Gary Wi a nanaoli. A reception for 200 followed at Knights of Columbus Hall. The couple will reside in Sumter, South Carolina, where the groom serves with the Air Force band.

Herbert Wessels Laurel Mary Wheeler Judy Zadéra Alice Sharon Huffer Howard Hall Charlotte N. C Jack Sturgiss Gary Wia Nanaoli Knights of Columbus Zadera Sumter S. C Air Force Band

Senators press Dulles for proof on Middle East threat

Democratic and Republican senators pressed Secretary of State Dulles to provide evidence backing his claim that the Communist threat in the Middle East is the most dangerous in a decade. Dulles faced a second day of questioning as Eisenhower seeks standby authority to aid free nations plus special military and economic support.

Washington Dulles Midde East Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees Eisenhower U. S AM Middle East Senate Lyndon JB. Johnson Texas Duiles Knowland California Yand

Death of Georgette Hentgen prompts search for clues

Montgomery County police investigate the death of 9 year old Georgette Anne Hentgen whose body was found half buried in snow near Manchester Road behind Highland Elementary School. The girl died from a fractured skull likely from a blunt instrument. Neighbor Robert Raub helped locate the body after the girl failed to return from sledding.

Silver Spring Montgomery County Georgette Anne Hentgen John R. Hentgen Manchester Road Colt James McAuliffe Georgette Robert W. Raub

Doctor Laws SEEK MEDICAL AND SOCIAL AID

Dr Edwin P Jordan urges medical and social aid for victims of Hurler's syndrome in a NEA Service feature. He outlines the need for early diagnosis, comprehensive care, and coordinated support to improve outcomes.

Final Round of Inspection in the Southwest

President Eisenhower visits drought stricken areas in Arizona Colorado and Kansas after aerial and ground inspections across Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico. He meets with ranchers and farmers to study needs and outlines relief proposals to be discussed at a Tucson conference.

Tucson Ariz Eisenhower Fed Hurler Wichita Kan McConnell Air Force Base Arizona Pueblo Colo Garden City Kaw Daris ~ Monthan Air ‘Base Colorado Kansas Texas Oklahoma New Mexico

Likelihood of U S Involvement in Middle East

Secretary Dulles warned Congress that American boys may have to fight in the Middle East unless Eisenhower's plan is approved. He stated there is a very great likelihood of U S combat if the proposal is adopted, responding to questions from Senator Langer.

Washington Dulles Middle East Congress Eisenhower Secretary of State Sen. Langer R-Nd iDulles

Hyde Introduces PEPCO Dam Bill in Congress

Rep. Hyde of Maryland introduced a measure authorizing the construction of a Potomac River dam to serve a steam electric plant for PEPCO. The bill follows a previously approved plan near the Monocacy River mouth and aims to secure condenser water for the Montgomery County plant.

Washington Potomac River Potomac Electric Power Company Congress Rep Hyde Amid Monocacy River Montgomery County

Cash for News Tips at The Frederick News-Post

The Frederick News-Post offers cash prizes for local news tips in January. Tips accepted weekdays 8 am to midnight, Saturdays 8 am to noon, Sundays 4 pm to midnight. Prizes range from 1 to 5 dollars for the top stories, with the first caller given priority. Phone Monument 2-1177 to tips.

Frederick News-Post News and Post Monument

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