March of Dimes Polio Drive Centers at Fredericktown Bank
Fredericktown Savings Institution hosts the Mothers March on Polio on Monday night from seven to eight. F Ross Myers president and bank staff assist with collection and accounting while Arthur Lambert treasurer and Roger Rice assist campaign workers. Mrs Hazel Lewis chairs women’s activities leading the drive as club women and residents prepare to canvas neighborhoods countywide with porch lights signaling planned contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericktown Savings Institution
F. Ross Myers
Arthur Lambert
Frederick County
Roger R . Rice
Hazel Lewis
Chaiman
Women's Activities
Eisenhower Budget Seeks Balance Amid Growth and Security
The third Eisenhower budget still aims for a balanced account, arguing stability of the dollar and gradual progress toward balance by 1956. It emphasizes defense of liberty, welfare and economic growth, and prudent debt management to curb inflation while maintaining high security spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
The
Treasury
Fifty Years Ago Hems From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years back the issue reports school trouble at Middle town High School where the ninth grade walked out over a play and principal Oscar B Fosse. The trustees ordered reinstatement for two suspended pupils amid further notes on a remodeled Emergency Hospital at Brunns wick and a former police officer fined for tossing filth into a doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar B. Fosse
Middletown High School
Everal
HSS Pipes Wea Eens
Fogle
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunnswick
West Patrick Street
Francella Jane Castle
East Street
Murray D. M. Fout
Myersville
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Jan 24 1945 recalls heavy Frederick snow with winds and drifts three times their depth. Temperature fell to three above zero. A fire endangered Mrs Rosie King’s home at 124 Sixth Street during thawing efforts. Court in Frederick County suspended for the first time since the 1943 blizzard as witnesses traveled on horseback and by foot. Relief workers cleared side streets with shovels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Suit Filed for 55000 Damages in Automobile Crash
Mrs. Ruth L Bierley and her husband Mehrl Bierley of 268 West Fifth street filed in Circuit Court a $55000 damages suit over a October 5 1953 rear end collision on U S 15 south of Buckeystown. Gerald R Castle is accused of negligent driving and Grayson B Castle is named for imputed responsibility. The suit includes separate damages for car loss and loss of wife’s services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth L. Bierley
Mehrl &. Bierley
West Fifth Street
Gerald R. Castle
Grayson B. Castle
Adamstown
Wilbur F. Sheffield, Jr
Edwin F. Nikirk
Double Ring Wedding in Westminster Sanctuary
Reverend W DeWitt Dickey presided at a double ring ceremony in a sanctuary decorated with white snapdragons chrysanthemums palms and candelabra. Organist Mrs Norman E Eitzler provided a 30 minute recital before the ceremony and played Wagner and Mendelssohn marches. Donald Easterday of Myersville sang during and before the ceremony. Bride wore a white velvet portrait gown with pearl and rhinestone detailing and a single strand of pearls. Sister Joyce Hood was maid of honor with aqua velvet bridesmaids and matching headbands. Best man was Lloyd Barnes with ushers Joseph Abell Jr and Everett Barnes. After the ceremony a reception followed in the church social room and the couple now reside at 27 East Main Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DeWitt Dickey
Norman E Eitzler
Wagner
Mendelssohn
Donald Easterday
Myersville
Joyce Hood
Betsy Gosnell
Woodbine
Mary Irene Scheel
Lloyd Barnes
Joseph Abell, Jr
Everett Barnes
East Main Street
Westminster
MY. Airy
Janet Loretta Hood
Foard Hood
Wt Airy
James Lowell Barnes
Edward Barnes
Winfield
Calvary Methodist Church
Mt. Airy
Mary Scheel
Leroy Conaway
Norman Etzier
Reo Tayes Peekes
Espathellin
Evera Bares
Edward Barnes, Jr
Leroy
Conaway
Local Personal Notices Highlight Weddings and Births
Mr and Mrs G Holland Laww son Urbana were hosts at a Sunday dinner celebrating their eleventh wedding anniversary. Raymond Mills and wife welcome a seven pound daughter Cathy Ann born January 15. A Baltimore banking bank gathering drew many local attendees from Frederick county including Anders Shuff Sponseller Delaplaine Albaugh Youns Myers Shriner Grove Eshleman Nicodemus Wammaker and others from several institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Holland Lawwson
Urbana
Paul R. Wilcom
Sjamsville
Raymond Mills
McMurray Street
Cathy Ann
Dan
John Green
Lime Rain
Elwood Green
Elsie
Nancy
Ellen
Lawrence
Cindey
Myersville
George Campher
Billy
Botby
Arlington
Baltimore
American Institute of Banking
Lord Baltimore
William H. B. Anders
Benjamin L. Shuff
Lewis WW. Sponseller
Roberto Delaplaine
Farmers and Mechanics-Citizens National Bank
M. Albaugh
W. Meredith Youns
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Glenn
Boxing's New Talent From Europe On The Rise
Boxing's new talent comes largely from Europe with several debuts slated. Angelo Triser from Halifax aims for US debut against Protestant of Newark in a minor at St Nicholas Arena. Paddy Young and Tony Johnson collide in an all New York light heavyweight bout at Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway Arena tonight. Joey Giardetto fights Al Andrews in Wisconsin. Valdes seeks an 11th straight victory Tuesday against Jack Flood in Huntington West Virginia. Transportation accidents rank with tuberculosis as a cause of death in certain countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boxine
Comine
Europe
Haly
Angelo Triser
Scrappy Protedants
Newark
New York
St Nicholas Arena
Noviont
Paddy Young
Tony Iahnsen
Brooklyn
Eastern Parkway Arena
Abc-Tv
Man Valdes
Jack Flood
Spokane
Huntington
W.a
United States and Chiang Kai shek face possible war with Red China
In a Washington column James Marlow outlines Chiang Kai shek's aging defenses on Formosa backed by U S aid. He notes U S aims for peace but warns mutual defense pacts could drag America into war if Red China attacks Formosa. The piece weighs Chiang's limited forces against Communist strength and the risk of a broader conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
Chiang Kalshek
United States
Samenu
Chiang
Russia
7Th Fleet
Formosa
China
Asia
Hhe Senate
Sick Lakes child convalesces at home after pneumonia
Among The Sick Cartes Ramond Lakes near cold son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Lakes Jr who had been a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital for ten days suffering from bilateral pneumonia returned Saturday to his home 519 Lee Place where he is reported to be convalescing satisfactorily Jn Eien Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs ely Miller East South street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon for observation and treatment Mrs John T Dronebure North Market street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday for observation and treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartes Ramond Lakes
Charles F. Lakes, Jr
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lee Place
Jn Eien Miller
Ely Miler
East South Street
John T. Dronebure
North Market Street
Mothers' Class Meets at Exan Geueueal Lutheran Church
The Mothers' Class at Exan Geueueal Lutheran church held its monthly meeting on a Thursday evening at Mrs. Lauretta Smith's home on South Jefferson street. About 30 members attended and welcomed new members. Mrs. Smith led devotions. Mrs. Rosalie Thuedy presided over the business session. The group sang a verse of God Be With You Till We Meet Again and the Mizpah benediction closed. Games were played and refreshments served. A guess box prize went to Mrs. Bethy Hoffman. a door prize was won by Mrs. Pat Heller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exangeueal Lutheran Church
Lauretta Smith
South
Jefferson Street
Smth
Bethy Hoffman
Pat Heller
Eisenhower asks Congress to defend Formosa line
President Eisenhower asks Congress in a special message to back a defense line around Formosa and authorize use of US armed forces if needed to stop a Communist crossing. The plan aims to clarify policy on Formosa security and may win Senate approval amid some opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Formosa
White House
United States
Chiang Kai-shek
George
D-Ga
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Iquiry
Sen
McCarthy
House Veterans Affairs Committee
Taneytown Real Estate and Stocks Sell at Robecker Estate Auction
A Taneytown sale of Rosa B Kemper estate items at York Street drew several bidders. Two one dollar gold pieces fetched 20 each. a four-bedroom dwelling with garages and outbuildings sold to George W Shriner for 312170. Stocks from Birnie Trust, Carroll Record, First National Bank of Taneytown, New Windsor State Bank, and Taneytown Grain and Supply all traded at premiums. purchaser names not disclosed. The Birnie Trust Co handled executor duties with Parke as solicitor. Bowers and Haines assisted as clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa B. Kemper
York Street
Taneytown
George W. Shriner
Taneytown Garage Company
Birnie J Trust Company
Carroll Record Company
First National Bank of
New Windsor State Bank
Taneytown Grain and Supply Company
Birnie Trust Company
F. Neale Parke
Earl R. Bowers
Carl B. Haines
Curtis G. Bowers
Fireball Shatters Window In Darby Township Incident
Wilam Cunningham, 32, stood in his Philadelphia area bedroom when a grapefruit sized fireball struck his window, hit an oil heater, exploded, and burned his hand. Fire Marshal Joseph and astronomy experts weighed meteorite vs homemade bump theories, noting angle of entry and lack of magnetism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilam €. Cunningham
Darby Township
Cunningham
Francis X. Joseph
Delaware County
C P Oliver
University of Pennsylvania
I. M. Levitt
Fels Planetarium
Oliver Sad
Levit
Earth
Perry’s ships to Japan hailed as long voyage era ends
Lufburrow notes years since Perry first visited Japan and observes the Japanese rising from earlier defeats toward steadier progress. He predicts cautious advancement and hints history’s pages hold varied impressions of those voyages.
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Luf
Perry
Japan
N. A. Lufburrow
Legion Groups At Services Sunday
Over 50 members of the Francis Scott Key Post Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the Legion attended Sunday services at First Baptist church led by Commander Robert Edwards. Rev. R F Woodward preached The Gospel We Preach from John 4 woman at the well, urging practical faith. Officers and visitors from Westminster Frederick and Zewson chapters attended. installing officer was Mrs Rebecca Skinner. A separate chimney fire at the Robert W Linthicum home in Middleburg drew Union Bridge Fire Co. to respond at 10 36 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Organization of the American Leion
Francis Scott Key Past Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of the Legion
First Baptist Church
Robert Edwards
R. F. Woodward
Woodward
Edwards
Legion
Helen Catsail
Rebecca Skinner
W. George Skinner
Mary Fowble
Fannie von Biff
Frances Wright
Adam Chen
Catherine Fuss
Westminster
Frederick
Zewson
Charles Carteendafer
Reisterstown
Robert Etzler
Union Bridge
Union Bridge Fire Co
Robert W. Linthicum
Middleburg
Poolesville Notes and Local Doings Preview
Poolesville reports include Miz and Mrs. Sisley Burkett and Peggy Mann traveling to Bristol Florida on January 8 for a two week visit with their daughter Mrs. Charles Diehl. Miss Gloria Spring injured by a broken teacup and remains restricted. Mrs. Martha Shaw recovering from pneumonia with Elizabeth Hipkins and Naomi Thomas also indisposed. The C E Society of Bovds church discusses the Ten Commandments with leaders Heisler Burkett and Johnson and a 74th C E Union birthday event planned for February 6. A family gathering at the parsonage on January 9 included Rev James P. Kerr and Mrs Kerr with sister Mrs Roy Weakley and relatives from Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poolesville
Miz
Sisley Burkett
Peggy Mann
Bristol
Fila
Charles Diehl
Gloria Spring
Martha Shaw
Elizabeth Hipkins
Naomi Thomas
C. E. Society of Bovds Church
Alice Heisler
Marion Burkett
Martin Johnson
Montgomery County C. E. Union
GC. E
James P.rerr
Kerr
Roy Weakley
Union Bridge officer installation and deeds recorded in Plymouth area
Mrs. Oliver Messler was installed as worthy matron of Plymouth Chapter 41, Order of Eastern Star, with officers named including Charles Messler as associate matron and Mrs Dorothy Minnick as associate patron. Deeds recorded show Rolling Acres Inc transferring Meadow Lane property to Austin A Young Jr, plus several other property sales on Ridge Road, Montclaire Avenue, and Redwood Avenue. A street exchange ends with a joke about a toothache and a wife’s comforting kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge
Oliver Messler
Plymouth
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Charles Messler
Dorothy Minnick
Charles Minnick
Beatrice Gladhill
Rebecca Skinner
Ruth Keefer
Anna Clabaugh
Jo Vanna Hesson
Mary Fowble
Ethel Wil
Rolling Acres Inc
Austin A. Young, Jr
Meadow Lane
Thurmont
Robert P. Bennett
Maurice C. Easton
Ridge Road
Braddock District
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Collection Center For Dimes March
the News
Western Maryland Trust. Company
Casper BE. Cline, Jr
Walter B. Burall
Ernest R. Shriver
Claude A. Wilt
James H. Grove
G. Raymond Shipley
Gail L. Catshall
Richard F. Kline
Elmer J. Eshleman
Jacob R. Ramsburg
James McSherry
Ethel Brown
Mary Ann Cashour
Ruth W. Rippeon
Ann Hitselberger
Grace V. Zimmerman
Frances Lavell
Jefferson Branch
Preston Johnson
Luther Angleberger
Bowe
East Church Street
Tar
Ash
University of [Linois
Chicago
University of Tlinois
Presbsteran Hospital
Chicaco
Dauhters
Nanes
Ruth
Exanston
Fast Church Street
Standard Brands Inc
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
General Foods
Maxwell Yfouse
Yuhan
Sanka
Bliss
Lie
Eugene Doody
RFD
Mary Ann
Robert Clarence Warner
Clarence Warner
Joey Giardetto
al Andrews
Wis
Norfolk
Cbs-Tv
Woom
John W. Frock
Ellis
Lafternoon
Vicki Lambert
Shirley Frock
Walkersville
Rosa Mae Moberly
Sant
Jennings Frock
Mayberry
Bruce Shirke
Phitheatrum
Hirs
Rostoe
Keymar
Roland Frock
Emmitsburg
Ellsworth Lambert
Tanleytown
Ellis Frock
Robert Keeney
This City
Linda and
Lona Frock
Bobby Frock
Thomas Geasey
FCC
Smith
Jane Snurr
Agnes Kaemp
Kitty Rhoderick
Evelyn Taylor
Beatrice Hoffman
Kay Kefauver
Park Avenuue
Doris Martin
Jonnie Horton
Airy
RFC 2
James Reynolds
al Rippeon
David Myers
Grace Brandenburg
Mary Crum
Anna Mae Shores
James Simons
Wise LaRne Simons
Eliand Vartin
Albert Horton
Jennie Horton
Florida
Harvey Showe
East Patrick Street
Betty
Byron Hubble
Herman Hubble
Dickerson
Madge
Milquetgast
Bie
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