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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1956

Page

2

Weddings at Episcopal Church in Maryland

The January 23 wedding at Epispacel church featured Rev. Frank H. Mess Jr performing the 4 p.m. rites. The bride wore a gray wool suit with black accessories, and Sel Mewath has served three and a half years in the Marine Corps, stationed at Santa Anna, California. Mrs. Momath works at Edward's drug store in Leesburg.

Epiacepel Frank H. Mess Jr Sel Mewath Marine Corps Sante Ann Calif Momath Edward's Drug Store Leesburg

Engagement notices and economic hopes float in news item

The piece discusses engagements involving Misa Eugenia and Mr and Mrs Russell A Laden, with reference to a wedding in June near Westminster. It cites economic concerns and price trends tied to unions, General Electric, and industry wide effects. A copy mentions a Third Motor Airman Brengie, from Walkerville, enlisting in 1952 and stationed at Sealand.

Faust Misa Eugenia Oman Ming Russell A. Laden Westminster Jume Union Bridge England Aedon Brengie Theluisier Tetra Motor Automobiletesance Lersville Air Force Alexandria Sealand

Rising costs and surplus waste in local cafeteria plans

A reader from Walkersville Md protests excessive spending on cafeteria rooms and foreign aid rhetoric. The letter argues funds should not be wasted on surplus facilities and urges restraint and better allocation of resources.

Sur- Claude Crum Walkersville

Mt Airy Man Chosen Damascus Bank Cashier

Mt Airy man chosen as cashier at Damascus bank during a Bani of meeting.

Mt. Airy Damascus Bank

Stolen Buick Roadmaster Recovered Near Buckeystown

Local realtor M. E. Zeller reported his Buick Roadmaster stolen from North Court Street. Police traced the car to a Virginia city where it was found in running condition after about two weeks missing. Zeller left for the city to retrieve the vehicle.

Zeller Buckeystown City Virginia City North Court Street

Fifty Years Ago Of The News January 23 1906

A childlike line of items from Frederick remains shows John Grumbine fracturing his hip by a chair fall at the City Hotel while turning off an electric light. A Fred erick College Literary Society debate debated presidential reelection with a split vote. A horse incident at Court street caused a leg injury to George Salter Jr. The acting debut of Robert Downing drew praise at City Opera House. Winter warmed quickly to springlike levels with unseasonably high temps and a late cold snap.

John Grumbine City Hotel Frederick College United States Raymond H. Bussard David M. Stauffer Jr T. Brust Samuel E. Brown Messrs Claude Hahn M. Arthur Derr Alfred G. Zimmerman Wrile United Fire Company Robert Downing Hank Monk City Opera House Downing

Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

A freeze and blizzard in Frederick with five below temperatures and 50 mph winds. A 10 foot drift near Frederick blocked the Pennsylvania Railroad as main highways stayed open. Reports note plans for a new arts library and a charity event by Dick Gardner. Mrs Schnaf fer left for New York for a visit and business trip.

Frederick Pennsylvania’ Railroad Biilard C. Burr Oeder Fredenck County Dick F Hotcha Gardner Rostice Patrick M. Schnauffer Schmanffer New York

Reactivation Meeting Planned for Drum and Bugle Corps

Amer amuatwo meeting for the Drum and Bugle Corps of the Francia Scot Key Post Americad Lepon will be held Wednesday at the Legiee home East Church street to arrange reactivation of the marching group. James Fisher chairs the project. 41 people already show willingness to participate. No training is required as instructors will be on hand. The original corps was active from 1828 until WWII. it won prizes at Alsatia parades in Hagerstown and Apple Blossom festivals in Winchester and competed with other units. The group paraded at department and national events in Cleveland and New York. Luther Bell led drum major duties after WWI. Laurens E. Phebus was the first drum major. Other committee members include Nevin Baker David Crist and George E Phebus.

Amer Amuatwo Francia Scot Key Post Americad Lepon Legiee East Church Street James Fisher Whic Stet Legionaire Legion Hagerstown Winchester Department the American Legion Cleveland New York City Luther Bell Laurens E. Phebus Fisher Nevin Baker David Crist George E. Phebas Jacob Ramsbury Lewistown Homemakers Club At & P.m David Shook E. 5. Conway Guy Stull Walter Heckert Bernard Kelly Washington Randolph Stull Glenna Leatherman March of Dimes H. Clifford Kelly Florence Kelly

Housewives and Husbands Face Shifting Roles Debate

Columnist BAL BOTLE NEW YORK summarizes expert Sidonie Gruenberg on wives doing more housework and the rise of women as breadwinners. She notes men seek peace and protection at home while society trends toward matriarchy, urging balanced domestic labor and shared responsibility.

Bal Botle New York Curbatone Recies of Pavement Plata Sidonie Gruenberg America

National Conference On Community Planned

A National Conference on Community Improvement will meet March 3 in Washington at the Statler. It is sponsored by the National Conference for Community Improvement with broad involvement from national groups in St Louis and the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Maryland delegates and state representatives are invited to a January 31 meeting at the Hotel Emerson in Baltimore to organize selections for attendees and coordinate regional participation.

Baltimore Jaz Mote! Statler Washington St. Louis General Federation of Women's Clube America Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs Haseen Maryland Emerson

Emmy Awards Embrace Broader Industry Reach And Peace

Emmy ceremonies expand to 41 categories and establish national board chapters in New York Hollywood Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis and Boston. President De Fore says the awards will reflect industry wide merit not popularity and emphasize craftsmen’s recognition across television. A stamp show in Chesapeake area news follows with a Norfolk naval air station update on Franklin E. White Jr.

Charles Mercer New York Emmy Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Academy of Motion In Picture Arts and Sciences Midwest Hollywood Hon de Fore Academy Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston de Fore

Local Traffic Fines Placed After Weekend Stops

Police report a string of traffic offenses with multiple drivers cited for speeding passing on curves and reckless driving. Troopers Kline Martin and Morgan led the enforcement along routes including U S 340 U S 240 and Md 26 with fines ranging from 6.45 to 16.45 dollars and jail time for nonpayment in some cases.

Kline Nort Market Street Fourth Fifth Streets Braddock Mountain Guillaimo Donald R. Beck Rockwood Frederick County Francis L Dickensheets Grange William G. Morgan Maynard Keister Romney W. Va Alan D. Martin Thomas C. Davis College Station Tex Bernard L. Rice Wilson Place U S. 340 Everett A Lough Baltimore U. S, MO Theodore W Bisby John E. Cartee Karl W. Edwards Fort Leavenworth Kan Frederick H. Hartman Honesdale Edward F. Curran Falls Church Alpha Martin Wyoming Point of Rocks Cec D. McDuosh Aldie Paul A. Kline Benjamin Rogers Martinsburg Walter M. Fleming Purcellville Robert C. Jones Clarksburg Rocks Niagara Falls WN. Y U. S Jeanette H. Taylor East Waybren C.teele Thurmont Earl D. Col Clearbrook

Sick children and local hospital notes in Frederick area

Eight year old Eichelberger is recovering at home after adenoid and tonsil surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital and will remain indoors for two weeks. Several other Frederick residents are noted as patients or recent discharges from Frederick Memorial Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital with various injuries and conditions.

Terry Eichelberger Kenneth B. Echelberger Pleasant Frederick Memorial Hospital Elmer Smith Frederick Route 3 Frederck Memorial Hospital W. Earl Hawkins Woodsboro Georgetown University Hospital Washington Leo Weinberg West Second Street Arthur Grove Jefferson Imreet Camp Deuick Clarence Ridenour Lantz M. L. Creager Alice Eyvyler Gettysberg, Pa

Mental health talk guides Lewistown Homemakers Club

Mrs. Jacob Ramsbury leads an enlightening Lewistown Homemakers Club discussion on mental health definitions and core traits. The group plans a Cinerama Holiday trip, sewing class, and March of Dimes donation as 1956 activities proceed.

Births Reported at Frederick Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles M Schridter announce a fourth daughter Shelley Jean born Friday to RFD 2. Mr and Mrs William H Baldwin report eighth child a daughter Hope Derene born Friday to RFD 5. Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks Jefferson announce first child a son David Stuart born Friday. Mr and Mrs Russell Rippeon New Market announce seventh child a girl Trina Roxane born Friday. Mr and Mrs Mervin Bartlett Knoxville announce daughter Yvonne Gaynell born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Marion Stup Walkersville announce third son Richard Eugene born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Glen E Conrad Taney Apartments announce second son David Stewart born Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Flickinger Walkersville announce first child a boy Charles Howard born Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles W Frye RFD announce second child first girl Randy Mae born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Irvin Hebb Brunswick announce third child a girl Macy Michelle born Monday morning.

Knoxville Yvonne Gaynell Marion Stup RFT Walkersville Richard Eugene Glen E. Conrad Taney Apartments David Stewart George Flickinger Charles Howard Charles W. Frye RFD Randy Mae Irvin Hebb Brunswick Macy Michelle

Schmitz to Receive U of I BS Degree This Month

Thomas F. Schmitz will receive a BS degree from the University of Illinois Urbana this month at the January convocation. He is the son of Mrs Margaret Schmitz of 121 Record Street. Mr and Mrs A A Radcliffe Jr and family moved from West Fifth Street to Fairview Avenue in the Westbrook development. Several local residents attended a banquet at the Legion Home New Cumberland Pa hosted by Hempt Bros Co Camphill Pa last Friday.

Thomas F. Schmitz University For Illinois Urbana Schmitz Margaret Schmitz Record Street A. A. Radcliffe Jr West Fifth Street Fairview Avenue Westbrook Roy Hare Wayne McGloughlan Fairfield Leon Grosz Emmitsburg Legion Home New Cumberland Hempt Bros. Co Camphill

Fessler Grandfather Clock Sells For 700 At Public Sale

A 6 day grandfather clock owned by John Fessler sold for 700 dollars at the public sale of antiques and personal property of the late Miss Nas S Wilson at 119 East Patrick Street Saturday. The sale total exceeded 900 dollars with a walnut highboy at 318 and Windsor arm chairs at 140 each. A hand carved American eagle emblem sold at 86 and cranberry salt and pepper shakers 17.50. The sale attracted a good crowd and was conducted by John McE Wilson and Mrs Louise Rhoads. John L Penton acted as auctioneer with Helen J Penton as clerk and W Jerome Offutt as attorney.

John Fessler Nas S. Wilson East Patrick Street John McE. Wilson Louise Rhoads John L. Penton Helen J. Penton W. Jerome Offutt

300 Anti Polio Inoculations Administered at Winchester Hall

Three hundred anti polio inoculations were given today at the county health clinic in Winchester Hall. Dr. Forbes Burgess county health officer distributed the shots to children aged one to 16 starting at 9:30 in the morning and finishing before noon. Additional sessions are planned Friday at the same time and may extend into Monday if demand continues. Second shots will be announced later with a four week interval between doses. The final slot will be before the polio season, a few months hence.

America Secretary Dulles Life” Magazine Dulles Eden Moscow Bas Cairo Pupaganda Vaticans Krishna Menon Nehru India Atomic Energy Commission Willard F. Libby Commission Isciendat Northwestern University Libby Esratee Alles Winchester Hall Forbes Burgess

West Point grads slight edge for success in Army careers

General Maxwell D Taylor says West Point graduates with high scholastic standing have only a slight advantage over poorer students in Army careers. Separately Mrs. Daniel Willard, widow of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad president, dies in Baltimore. A March of Dimes Family Night is planned for February 10 at 7 pm.

Charleston Maxwell D Taylor Army Nd Staff Willard Baltimore Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Hillcrest Nursing Home

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