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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
2
The Frederick News issue from January 19 1956 outlines newspaper pricing and postage details for single copies and mail subscriptions. It notes local printing and post office distribution and identifies the publication as the Frederick Md based paper established in 1967.
The article notes Americans abroad enjoy services and household help cheaply, with maids in Spain at low rates and servants common in Europe. It contrasts overseas households with scarce domestic luxuries and limited appliances, highlighting a utopian but depressing economy dependent on the dollar.
Mr George A Gilbert sold his three story brick dwelling and lot on West Patrick Street to Mrs Lillie M Schroeder for 4250 dollars. A meeting of the voters of Burkittsville district was called to discuss banishing saloons, with another session set for Jan 2 due to weather. The Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held a well attended meeting at the Maulsbys home with Miss Willie Ritchie as nominee for regent who declined and Mrs Francis Markell elected. other officers named. The Board of Lula IY Cual Missioners ordered 2500 dollars for a Braddock Heights public road. Contractor Lloyd C Culler began remodeling the property bought by Robert A Bennett on North Market Street.
Officers for the coming year led by A A fae calf were nominated at the Independent Hose Company annual meeting. E A Alexander Jr was elected president of the G O P C of Bonderick County. The annual banquet is set for February 22. Improvements to about three miles of worn road in Frederick and New Market were presented to the County Commissioners by landowners. The road extends from Reich's Ford to Reich's Mill.
Miss Estelle H Collins named director of nursing at Frederick Memorial Hospital arriving to fill a vacancy since September 1954. She oversees the School of Nursing and hospital nursing service, staff development, and administration. Collins, from Scranton, is a graduate of Orange Memorial Hospital Orlando and New York University holding BS and MA in nursing administration.
Promoter Jack Dempsey and promoter Laney commend Julius Helfand, head of the New York State Athletic Commission, for cleaning up boxing as Helfand disbands the boxing guild of New York over alleged monopolistic practices. The remarks came as Laken promotes a Troy show with suspensions affecting boxers and a Beckerton rival.
Muttenay Denkins Jr. of the State Port and Industry Location Committee will speak to the Mt. Airy Kiwanis on Wednesday January 2 with a film showing of the Port of Baltimore radio and remarks on the proposed Port Authority.
Harmony marked a Maryland Democratic event in Annapolis where 306 guests gathered for a $1 plate dinner. Three speakers Mahoney Lankford Tawes urged party unity without endorsing each other. Toastmaster Morton hailed Mahoney as next senator and invited Tawes to Anne Arundel County.
Babson Park Mass January 1 Roger W Babson forecasts that major parties will add prohibition to platforms in the next election, noting liquor interests once funded Prohibition and now the auto industry funds may shape the outcome. He critiques driver behavior, urges self control, and discusses education engineering and enforcement as keys to tackling liquor's social impact.
The Evangelical Reformed Church Women’s Planning Group held a full-day session in the church social room with 25 members from five groups. Morning devotions were led by Mrs. Robert Emge, and department summaries were given by group leaders.
Baltimore cousins and Glenn L. Martins sister Della Martin clash in Circuit Court over residuary bequest of a 15 million dollar estate. dispute hinges on whether the sister or four cousins were meant to receive the remaining assets under the will.
Mrs Walker Carty and Mr George B Douglas returned from a week in Chicago where they attended a furniture market. A child Charles Douglas Remsberg was born at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Teresa Ann Remsburg is welcomed by Mr and Mrs James Remsburg of Yellow Springs. The American Dental Association notes 1954 saw 120 toothbrushes bought per 158 million Americans under two years old.
Tekar Lefler Wiss Ann Louise Lefler of Wytheville Va and Irvin C Tokar of Emmitsburg Md wed Thursday at a Methodist church in Thurmont. Rev Paul H McCauley officiated. The bride wore a navy suit with pale blue accessories and necklace. They reside in Center Square Emmitsburg and he is a Community Pure Food Store employee.
The Unionville Club held its first meeting at Mrs Hallie Danner and Mrs Frederick Yosts home with retiring president Mrs Ralph Ripley passing the gavel to incoming president Mrs Dorsey Gaither The program included a health talk by Mrs Maurice McDaniel and a March of Dimes donation The Frederick City Club discussed life management at a meeting hosted by Mrs Sperry Storm with plans for clothing classes and a future meeting February 20 hosted by Mrs Cook with coordinators named
Miss Mary K Chapline of Brad dock Heights is listed in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after an automobile accident. Mrs C Edgar Clingan remains hospitalized since Sunday, condition satisfactory after surgery on Tuesday. Jesse Weddle was moved to Newton County Baker Hospital Martinsburg by GC Baton ambulance. Mrs J Prank Harshman of Flewerton was taken to Washington County Hospital Hagerstown for observation and treatment Wednesday morning by ambulance. Bead soap production mentions spraying p mixture into a drying tower to form tiny beads.
A Washington commentary outlines deep fractures within the Democratic and Republican parties over segregation, with proposals to divide electoral votes by congressional district or proportional statewide methods. It notes current unit rule criticisms and recalls past presidential outcomes under the electoral college system.
Ambassador A. Alexis Johnson said China distorts the facts amid a 2,500 word Peiping statement. The document urged speedy talks to settle US China disputes by peaceful means and called for lifting the embargo and a Dulles Chou En Lai meeting, while reaffirming Taiwan Formosa as China’s internal affair.
Doctor Jordan answers weekly reader questions on pregnancy diet nursing myths and historical trivia. He explains limited food intake can benefit mother and baby, finds no proven food or drug to ensure nursing, and notes origins of terms Black Sheep and cattle branding in early America.
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