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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1956
Page
2
The fragment shows a Frederick Maryland newspaper dated January 21 1958 with pricing details for subscriptions and the Associated Press copyright notice. It references standard newspaper masthead elements and distribution terms.
Mt Airy Volunteer Fire Department elected A. C. Riddlemaner as president replacing C Oscar Baker who also reports the 1955 income and expenditures. Baker notes total income from fundraisers and ambulance dues funded most operations and calls while planning for paid staffing and higher county town support.
A discussion describes ES enhancer allowing transplanted organs from deceased donors to be accepted by recipients. The theory claims ES prevents body rejection, enabling growth and function in the new host, though details remain unresolved. A separate item reports a $25,000 damage suit filed in Baltimore over a July 1954 power boat accident injuring Frank Linthicum. Thurmont approves eighteen fluorescent street lights costing about $8,000 to upgrade municipal lighting.
Ballyhoo of small town items includes a horse injury near Jamestown, a Frederick County Agricultural Society fair dates set for October, a Frederick High basketball league debut led by William Storm, and notes on local residents Lucy Eisenhauer and Elks club moves plus a wedding in Braddock Heights.
EIGHT FREDERICK COUNTY acheets were stil chewed today. HEV. MELVIN R. MORRIS. BAL ME DARIEL E. WIGHT, who bet we ceremenia of big Qamme meer Urbana, was reported improved.
John H. Harbaugh trading as Hi Way Liquors on U S 40 west of Frederick had his Class A off sale beer wine and liquor license suspended from January 3 to February 1 after a Frederick County license commission hearing. The suspension cites a January 10 Frederick County Circuit Court conviction for selling intoxicating liquors to a minor and notes waiver of the usual ten day notice.
A mixed note lists historical figures born in various places including Jobe Fitch in Hartford County and John C Fremont in Savannah. It covers milestones from 1908 Sullivan Law to 1955 Red China and notes birthdays of officials, executives, and scholars plus today’s horoscope and a short history capsule.
New Windsor Homemakers Club met at Methodist Church with 14 members. Marie Baile led devotions. pattern selection demonstrated by Albert Benedict and David Lawrence. Several community notices followed including anniversary, birthdays, and visits from relatives to local residents.
The Rev. Ira L. Fetterhoff has accepted a call to become rector at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church effective February 15. He and Mrs. Fetterhoff will reside in Lynn apartments of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carter. Local church and club activities include WSCS and Women’s Club meetings at St Barnabas parish house, a visit from Mrs. Grave Cauthorn, a Morgan Chapel Methodist gathering, a Freedom Elementary PTA panel on schooling, and a Percifer Clana Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School meeting with plans for February 8.
More than 40 Frederick area Boy Scouts will depart June 16 by bus for a 23 day Philmont Scout Ranch trip in Cimarron New Mexico. Charles E Stup will lead with Eugene Wood Jr Niemano Brunk and Grayson Haller as assistants.
Elm er L Stockman proprietor of East End Grocery was reelected president of the Independent Retail Food Distributors and Servent SaveU Association of Frederick County at the annual meeting held at Ebert's dining room Wednesday evening. New officers include Vice President James Feaga secretary Hubert Lewis treasurer Franklin B Reese and directors Harry S Hamilton Paul M Carmack Francis Gaither G L Guyton W H Dudrow G L Davis Ira F Ray and secretary Gloria N Bradley. The meeting opened with prayer by Garland Guyton. Stockman praised the secretary and members for cooperation and noted advertising efforts. The annual picnic will be held this summer at Gambrill Park.
Baltimore observes Port of Maryland Week from January 22 to 28 with talks at clubs and organizations. J Joseph Brune, of the Joint Port Commission, says the program educates on the port region and interdependence of industries. He notes competition from other ports and the upcoming St Lawrence Seaway and calls for a strong State Port Authority.
Among the sick atts Ethel I Stockman 6 West South street remains a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital after four weeks with slow but steady improvement. Mrs Harry B Herman III 6 West Second street long confined at home as illness eases. Mrs Irveline Hargett wife of Charles E Hargett 112 East Turd street recovering at home after surgery. Mrs Ada Fersey city patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital progressing as well as can be expected.
Four newly naturalized citizens were invited as guests to the Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gathering at Mrs. George L. Bennett home on Biggs avenue with regent Mrs. Paul B. Rhoads presiding. Guest speaker is Mrs. Howard Ash.
The engagement of Miss Goldie Stouter of Hanover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stouter, to Lester Mummert of Hanover, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mummert, has been announced. Officers and directors of Middletown Savings Bank were elected at the annual meeting Friday with Routzahn and Kefauver among the new leadership.
The piece critiques former President Truman and Life Magazine excerpts arguing U.S. China policy led to Communist gains. It cites Marshall's alleged coalition idea as a hoax, Treasury’s role in loans to Chiang Kai-shek, and the broader loss of China amid Yalta outcomes. The column highlights congressional scrutiny of White and tensions over aid, with warnings of renewed war brinkmanship in Asia.
Maryland officials announce new Selective Service rules for enlisting in the Ready Reserve of personnel with critical skills. The program links to an executive order under the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952, with eight-year service, three to six months of active duty, and continued eligibility for induction deferral while serving. Local boards use labor and commerce lists to select registrants, who must apply and enroll within days of notification.
The Soroptimist International of Frederick county hosted a social dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with President Lelia Brown presiding. Members attended the installation banquet of the new Soroptimist International of Hagerstown, with Mrs. Brown giving the welcoming address.
The Maryland Employment Security Board says its findings in the James E. Adams case are conclusive on the Frederick Circuit Court. Adams alleges the December 12 decision was arbitrary and unreasonable and based on issues not before the board. The board asserts its conclusions are supported by evidence and free of fraud, asking dismissal of the proceeding.
Jefferson school honors Pat Hale and John Lovell as boy and girl of the month at a joint Optimist Club dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Mrs. Rachel Hemp explains selections while Pat Hale and John Lovell receive certificates and cups from Charlies E. Collins and Mrs Helen Collins. Also attending are the Hales, Lovells, Mr and Mrs Arnold Price, Mr and Mrs Joseph McNeil, and William McK Landis. Sheriff Horace M. Alexander to speak next week.
Deeds were recorded in the Clerk's office noting the transfer of about 50.9 acres in Thurmont district from Mr and Mrs Whiteford A Lewis to Mr and Mrs James C Few Jr for around 10500. A second transfer shows Mr and Mrs James C Reeves selling property on the east side of Church Street in Thurmont to Mrs and Mrs Charles Milton McCullough for about 38500.
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