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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1956
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows subscription rates and a date line for January 18 1936 with references to carrier and monthly plans. It contains stray words and mentions The Associated Press and an AP dispatcher's tag, indicating a paste of a wire service notice.
The article argues for a roughly five billion foreign aid request to sustain high aid spending despite Congress aiming to cut drains on taxpayers. It notes changes since Geneva, Russia's resistance under Molotov, and Khrushchev’s regional promises. It warns Washington may bid high to secure a compromise, risking costly commitments.
The News reports Frederick area plants M. Grove Lime Company and Price Electric Corporation published internal papers to inform employees about fees, workers, and plant projects. Bush is editor of Frederick Folks with Carlson as Price Fleet editor and a staff including Hughes Roby Oden Ausherman Malone among others.
A Frederick reader cheers civic action and future growth citing the Brigadeen Civic Association draft of resolutions on shopping center controversy. Audrey Maupin writes from 325 West Seventh Street praising civic minded effort to lift Frederick toward city status.
Loretta Marte Tepper and James Cousins Jr announce their engagement. Loretta, a Emmitsburg resident and St. Joseph High School alum, works at Grants in Baltimore. James, a Baltimore veteran, also works at Grants. The Catholic ceremony is planned for a Saturday.
Mrs Mabel Morris, 75, a Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews resident and former teacher, won 332000 on CBS quiz show after reaching 32000 in prior bouts. She plans to repay 6000 to welfare and faces 14000 federal and 2000 state taxes with about 9000 to 10000 left, while staying at the home.
The Harmony Grove Homemakers' Club holds its first meeting of the year at the chapel on Friday January 20 at 1 30 p m. A slide presentation on mental health will be shown by Mr and Mrs Ralph White of Frederick. The program is arranged by health leaders Mrs Jerome Offutt and Mrs William Powell.
MR. GEORGE 8B. GROSHON Frederick's oldest citizen died last evening at his East Patrick street home at age 90. He ran a grocery store, later coal business, retired after selling to Markell and Trail. He served as a director of the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank. IDR. R. V. SMITH brought a handsome black horse from Virginia for the United Fire Company to use in the engine. AN EMPLOYEE of the Ox Fibre Brush Works lost his right arm in a plan et accident but escaped with bruises after throwing the belt off. AT THE MEETING OF the Mayor and Aldermen a $10,000 Opera House remodel was proposed with a 5 percent loan and a potential $1,500 annual lease. The city would pay heat, light and janitor if leased. Schell and Kindley doubted the city could afford it. McCKIMMELL OF FREDERICK county was sworn in as a folder of the State Senate. This appointment was allotted to Senator Devilbies of this county.
Twenty years ago column notes county officials favor state funding half school costs and a general property reassessment, discussed at the Western Shore County Commissioners Association meeting at the France Sentin. Middletown names Grayson Sanner as first assistant to the highways engineer, and Rev. Marvin Wuarvin is appointed pastor of Brethren churches in Middletown and Pleasant Wails. A block on North Court Street is under reconstruction with crews widening the street to improve access.
Frederickus Giltay arrived with wife and two children from The Hague under a refugee program aided by sponsor Ernest Ausherman and the Church World Service. He, a carpenter, and his family face language barriers while adjusting in Boonsboro as neighbors and teachers help them study English, with piano lessons and music noted as shared talents.
The Brownsville Gapland Ruritan Club held its January meeting at the Brethren Parish Hall Brownsville with 26 members and guests including Eugene Geary and state officials. Father Robert Keller spoke on juvenile delinquency and the need for home and church moral teaching.
Irvin J. Ramsburg a Frederick businessman was re elected president of the National Division of Frederick Little League at the annual meeting in the YMCA auditorium. Charles Holland Wayne Feaga were elected first vice president and other officers named include Leama William H Bartels secretary Wade F Hursey treasurer Robert Smith statistician and Jack Markey players agent. One resignation was announced as manager Clarence Blethen who headed the Optimist team for years.
Mickey Mantle was taken to Lenox Hill Hospital for tonsil removal. He said he had returned his contract unsigned to the New York Yankees. Mantle added his leg trouble has improved and he predicted the Yankees would win the American League pennant again. Reports say GM George Weiss offered about 25000, Mantle favors closer to 500000.
In Sayre this morning substitute Magistrate Edward J. Smith found a man not guilty of assault against his father after testimony from the elder Easterday was discounted by the defendant’s mother. The notice mentions multiple speeding citations with various fines and locations, along with a note on Lake Maracaibo's size in South America.
Washington commentary credits the Dulles Life magazine article for clarifying U S resolve to defend allies and deter aggression. It argues Washington will not bluff and may resort to atomic retaliation if necessary, stressing Geneva findings do not soften U S policy and urging unity with Britain and France in Indo China.
The passage notes that Democratic spokesmen have not spoken for America and suggests Dulles deserves a reply to Acheson’s attacks. It mentions Dulles receptive to the idea of discussion and cites Time-Life journalist James Shepley presenting new information that supports Dulles’s case in the on going presidential campaign.
Mr and Mrs Leon Trachtman Watkins Acres announce the birth of their second child and first daughter Susan Elizabeth at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown on Tuesday. Harry C Edmonds retired Frederick barber observed his TSth birthday Tuesday. Mrs George M Harwood Brad dock Heights spent last weekend in Newburgh New York visiting Mr John T Harwood who is a patient at St Luke's Hospital for injuries from December 28 automobile accident. Mr Harwood is reported making satisfactory progress.
Catherine Kepler of Middletown is moved from Frederick Memorial Hospital to her daughter's home in Rocky Springs after Christmas hospitalization. Other patients include Charles E King, Joseph S Stephens, Katie Kelly, Rosario Cappelli, Harry C Dorcus, P T Myers, Lonnis Whorley, and Sgt Marshall Murray. Chamber of Commerce to host radio panels starting Thursday at 7 15 pm on why profit motive is not more selfish than wage motive with moderator John S Herrick and panelists Elmer Exhieman Getthel Harry Patton Edward D Shriner Jr.
The Church of the Brethren fellowship program drew 23 members and 2 visitors with Mrs. William Thomas presiding. Miss Rachel Garner spoke on Brethren relief work in Germany and slides from Europe as Rev. Ralph E. White introduced Dutch guests Frederik and Gertrud Gilroy. Refreshments followed the pantry shower.
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