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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1955
Page
4
Major Thomas M. Nial explains that converting from term NSLI to permanent NSLI hinges on personal factors like income and obligations. Permanent insurance keeps premiums level but starts higher, with cash value, paid-up insurance, extended-term options, and loan provisions that can aid while alive. term premiums rise with age and may become unaffordable.
COLLEGE PARK Jan 18 The variety of man made fibers for curtain drapery and upholstery fabrics is vast says Vivian Curnutt home furnishings specialist for the University of Maryland Extension Service Fiber names include nylon orlon rayon dacron dynel fiberglass bemberg chromspan fortisan saran acrilan and coloray Each fiber has advantages and disadvantages and blending can yield quality fabrics Most fibers launder well lightfast abrasion mildew and stain resistant Rayon is expensive but weak when wet Nylon is highly resistant to abrasion yet fades in sun Orion resists heat and weather but burns rapidly Dacron washes easily resists wear and sun and requires less ironing than nylon orion but yellowing and creasing occur Fiberglass is washable not easily pressed does not burn or char but may yellow with sun and rough handling Lurex and Metlon yarns are soft and washable Dry cleaning possible different fibers require care
Dr. Brother L. Brueckner and Dr. Turner announce a federal state plan to speed brucellosis control in Maryland. Accredited vets will be paid for blood testing and calf vaccination. reactors are branded and logged. Indemnities depend on herd status and appraisal values, with Plan A testing and removal of reactors to push toward statewide brucellosis freedom.
COLLEGE PARK January 18 Fourteen Maryland 4-H Club members and four 4-H Alumni received state awards for outstanding 4-H Club work at the Maryland 4-H Olderae Conference held in Baltimore January 13. Awardees include Robert Dorsey and Jeanett Jolzapbel as state achievement winners. Mrs. Fred L.C. Bull Mrs. Harvey Fill John J. Stiles and Fred C. Ernst as alumni plaques. watch awardees include Jd. Allen Moore Anita King Jane Garvin Ruth A. Wilson Carl Weant and Doris Myree Bollinger.
Congress passes a new military service plan from the Pentagon offering six basic options. A main path allows six months of active Army or Marine training before age 19, followed by seven and a half to nine and a half years in reserve with pay and benefits limited. Other choices include eight years in Navy or Air Force reserves, with varying active duty and pay benefits, plus two and three year active-duty tracks with reserve options. The program aims to strengthen reserves and National Guard, while keeping enlistment paths and ROTC avenues.
Elizabeth Prough from Sykesville and Lawrence W. Brown of White Marsh led public speaking wins in Carroll and Baltimore counties. Alice Ann Harrison of Fallston won the state public speaking contest. Charles Lethbridge of Ashton and Dally Lawson of Frederick County earned savings bonds and field crops and frozen foods state prizes. Awards were given by Dr James M. Gwin, Dorothy Emerson, and W Sherard Wilson from the University of Maryland Extension Service and 4-H leadership program.
University of Maryland Extension Bulletin 134 on fire blight control and other diseases offers updated guidelines. The bulletin, titled Maryland Spray Calendar for Apples and Peaches, includes new recommendations and is available at county agents' offices.
Pondering a warning from the past the author argues that most people support the United Nations yet doubt its victory chances. He warns against relying on material power and economic might, urging focus on the Spirit as the true foundation of the soul beyond worldly organizations.
Maryland apple and pear growers will use steptomycin sulfate sprays in 1953 to combat fire blight. University of Maryland plant pathologist Dr. L O Weaver says trials show si rij plomacin formulations promising and recommends a three step program: remove blighted wood, prune neglected limbs, and spray varieties as blossoms open with 60 to 100 ppm solutions.
Two acres with seven room dwellings two baths oil heat two car garage chicken house near city limits priced for sale. Brick dwelling with three apartments centrally located one acre three room semi bungalow near Jefferson priced at 7 000. Farmland in permanent pasture hay with ample water and usable outbuildings includes farm stock and equipment or farm only. Monument address Pythian Castle Building Herma Wapant salesman P Magaha phone 34294
Property listing for Leonard E Sherman 298 A Dairy Farm on hard road with frontage on both sides. Main house with ten arms bath and fur nace tenant house with rooms electricity and oath barn used for Balro market has forty stanchions box stalls and site. Asking 28 300 or best offer broker cooperation welcome Mt. Mid Phone Mr Airy 348 in town. Also single brick home near Market St modern in splendid condition with quick possession 7 500. Balding tots on Grant Place 535x100 price reduced for quick sale. Conument 2-1813 1300 West 71th St
Real estate broker ad lists multiple properties around Frederick Maryland. Includes 4 to 6 room brick and frame bungalows with oil heat and modern heat, garages, basements, updated kitchens, fenced yards, and proximity to Frederick and Hood College. Prices range from about 3 000 to 35 000 dollars with terms, pass dates, and contact notes for brokers Enmert R Rowlus Farnsworth Kelly and others.
Property ad notes modern brick homes with 4 to 6 rooms, tile baths, oil or automatic heating, garages, and corner lots. Prices range from 8,500 to 17,500 with veteran buyer terms on homes 10,000 or less. Also lists farms, stock properties, and used car ads from Monocacy Motors. Entities include Howard S Fine, John H. Coblentz, Anthony Cincotta, Luther Knowles, Frederick MD, Monument 36734.
Used car dealer Ideal Garage Co advertises a selection of classic and late model autos. Listings include 1953 Pontiac Catalina 1953 Hudson Stes Wasp 855 Olds 88 two door sedans and several others with features like radio heater hydra and dynaflow. Prices range from about 1,043 to 1,495.
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