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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1956
Page
2
A fragmented line from a Maryland 1836 newspaper shows an attributions note about republication rights and AP news being handled at the Frederick post office. The date indicates Wednesday January 25 1836.
Census Bureau data reveal farmers and farm managers average 57.2 hours weekly the longest among groups with farm laborers close behind at 50 hours. Professional and technical workers average 45.1 hours, while the 40 hour week remains not yet common for most workers.
Deeds were recorded in the Clerk's office for several properties. Brusius Homes Corporation sold two properties in its White Rock development in the Tuscarora district. Mr and Mrs Norman R Rhoderick own a property on the north can of White Rock Avenue and Mr and Mrs Avis A Young own a property on the south side of Granite Circle. Consideration in each case was around 7000 dollars per revenue stamps.
Reports from Annapolis indicate Delegate Anders of Frederick county will pass a bill to regulate railroad charges. The public supports the measure and Anders has received many congratulatory letters. A fire destroyed the Wooden bridge on the Washington county branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad between Gapland and Brownsville, likely incendiary. A freight train was due a short while after the blaze was discovered. A junior hall dance hosted about 50 couples with Stephen Geisbert Charles Zellers and Frank Buch on the organizing committee and the Frederick Select Orchestra providing music. Masters Raymond and Ernest Shinnes at Fourth street area have recovered from illness. S. W. Hammers of Gettysburg claims 1914 as the Lord’s time for the planet’s destruction and disputes another prophet who predicts an ending date in..
Twenty years ago column notes a 25 cent monthly cut on all radiance phones in the Frederick exchange and reductions on county exchanges with February bills. The circuit court names Riccell Fo Light er, Joseph W Smith and William C Werten beaker as Frederick county auditors for 1905. A truck accident near 258 West Patrick Street injures Mrs Brush but she recovers.
The piece recalls Adlai Stevenson's 1952 Chicago speech arguing the Korea conflict tested freedom and warned that delayed response would worsen war. It contrasts Stevenson with Dulles and notes how miscalculation by the Kremlin followed UN intervention and urges a clear prewar deterence stance to prevent future global fighting.
Minnie Clagdett, long treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital, has moved to her daughter Mrs. Delmas Layman’s home at 216 Fae Eighth Street. She shows gradual improvement and is receiving up to 90 visitors daily. In other notes, Mr. Etchison transported Mr. Howard Eigenbrode and Mrs. Clara V. Leib to Frederick Memorial or Braddock Heights by ambulance. Milton L Shoak was admitted to a hospital for treatment.
In a murky dispute. Everett Moser of Bolivar sues Henry Conway of Middletown for 738.75 on an open account for feed. Conway counters that barley altered feed raising egg costs, but Judge Schnauffer finds no proven formula change and no link to production. Verdict favors Moser. Other items note births, travels, and promotions.
The Frederick County Ministerial Society gathered Monday morning at Asbury Methodist Church. Rev. Dr. Paul C. Warren spoke on using simple layman language for sermons inspired by his Cuba mission. Rev. William Harpold led the business session and discussed inviting the National Council of Churches to a fall meeting. Women from the host church served coffee and doughnuts after brief devotions led by Rev. Harpold.
The Pythian Sisters met Monday with good attendance. Mrs. Helen Wachter presided and Mrs. Clara Roelke won a prize donated by Mrs. Sallie Haines. Proceeds from next week’s White Elephant game benefit the March of Dimes. The Past Chiefs meet Feb 8 at 8 pm hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Shipley. Community visits occurred at the chronic disease hospital with a religious program and refreshments. Arthur L. Derry, aged 68, received a banquet gift from Mrs. Harry Kapmode and Mrs. Rebecca Davis serves as president.
The Thurmont PTA Showboat The Monocacy Belle will anchor at the town dock Saturday January 28. Under Miss Mildred Trevett an all star cast of about sixty will present a lively variety show at Thurmont High School featuring chorus numbers semi classicals and jazz instrumental selections eccentric dance steps novelty acts a magic show and black face skits with artful scenery costumes and props for the Riverboat Revue.
SUITLAND Md One air man was killed and another injured when their automobile struck a patch of ice and rammed two utility poles. Airman William T Marona 21 son of Mr and Mrs Eddie C Marona Long Island Ala was killed Airman Robert L Patton 20 Middletown Pa driver of the car was slightly injured.
The Charlesville Homemakers January session led by president Mrs Charles Putman covered time management and labor saving devices under Miss Beatrice Fehr's talk What Am I Doing Now. Members voted to donate to the March of Dimes and plan next meeting February 27 at Bloomfield Parish Hall.
A misquoted biblical line and a credited attribution appear in a fragmented note. The text cites Psalms 51:8 about hiding sins and mentions an author A. Brossen Alcett with a misspelled phrase.
The fragmentary report describes a last night fight linked to Associated Frese with unclear details and numbers. Context names and specifics are unreadable, leaving the exact participants and outcome undetermined.
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce retail division met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel to discuss four major sales promotions for 1956. Washington's Birthday event will feature extra store offers, with Jackpot Days returning after a successful trial last year. Attendees included Donald B. Rice and Slagle.
Israel and Egypt accept a three point U N plan for the El Auja demilitarized zone. Hammarskjold and Cairo talks produced the accord which orders demarcation by U N observers, withdrawal of encroachments by Egypt, and removal of military forces obstacles and mines by Israel. The 95 square mile zone lies along the border with contested claims.
A charity event at Dr USAM Hall Jefferson Friday 7 30 pm features acts by a male chorus line one act play colored skit Hawaiian number barber shop quartet and a hillbilly band. Speakers include Joe Zimmerman and community organizers with proceeds benefiting the 1956 March of Dimes campaign.
Most of the Airview area east of Middletown will not be annexed by the town. The boundary changes include East Main Street extended up to the Keller residence and exclude properties of Far R Kepler and Joseph B Shafer. A summer referendum failed 42 to 27, with 57 residents signing to join the town. The annexation would take effect next July as sewer contracts near award.
Local residents attend a banquet, marriages and engagements announced, and voters discuss a swimming pool sale inquiry. A marriage license was issued in Westminster for Donald Fetter and Mary Kelly. Twin daughters named Priscilla Sue and Patricia Ann. Engaged: Diane Hynes and James Sanders. Community events include polio inoculations and Scout activities. Over 200 children received vaccines. 15 dollars donated to charity. Chamber and PTA meetings scheduled.
An 18 year old soldier awaiting a court martial was shot while escaping from a guard at Fort Knox. Pvt Aaron Murill of Baltimore had been under mental observation at the army hospital. After an X ray he was escorted back to his ward but ran, the guard fired a shotgun blast injuring him in the back and arms. his condition was not serious.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church at North Market and 13th Streets will show the film Religions of the World tonight at 7 08. The event invites the public to view the feature as part of a religious education program.
A Baltimore motorist Thomas M. Moore sought more time to produce his physician’s statement supporting a nervous breakdown defense after failing to obey a fitten summons for Magistrate’s Court on January 6. Sentencing was withheld in the morning session. Moore pled guilty to exceeding 50 mph on U.S. 40 West and was fined $15 plus costs.
New Delhi sources report Soviet Premier Bulganin is resting after a monthlong Asian tour with possible fatigue or heart strain. Officials declined details while Moscow says he is resting and not seen in public since January 3 amid circulating rumors of jaundice. Market prices for wheat corn and barley accompany the notice.
Sen. Kefauver urged reinstating 90 percent price supports for farmers as relief from administration policies he says drive farmers toward bankruptcy. He addressed about 300 Democrats in La Crosse on a Wisconsin delegation swing for the 1952 convention. An anniversary party for Roy F. Baker and wife Mary was held January 21 with many relatives in attendance. Pittsburgh boxer Emil Brtko suffered a broken ankle in a 11 round feature and faces months out after a KO loss to Mike DeJohn.
Frederick man identified himself as Charles Lee Brown during a stop for a red signal and lacking a license. He later surrendered a license bearing that name and was charged with displaying a license not his own and the traffic light violation. Police also filed a pending charge that Brown lent his license and allowed another to use it.
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