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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1955
Page
2
The notice shows publication details from 1883 with rates in dollars and cents for various periods. It records an audit by the Audit Bureau of Circulations and notes post office entry at Frederick, Maryland as second class matter. Dated Wednesday January 26, 1955.
Senator Hendrickson warns two million children may enter delinquency by 1960 and urges action. A new interstate compact would focus on protective supervision rather than punishment, allowing return of absconders and cooperation in supervising delinquents across states, with forty-eight states expected to join.
Snowbound passengers on a Northern Central Railway train near Harmony Grove were rescued by a York snowplow and Frederick crews. Dr and Mrs Goldsborough and Eugene Spouseller were among those helped. Ice and bad roads hinder travel as county commissioners report many blockaded routes and the electric railway remains closed. Emergency Hospital reports 232 patients in its first year, with many paying partial or no fees. Sheriff Young notes seven prisoners awaiting grand jury hearings.
This city notes and items from January 26 1933 include Roger B Wolfr being installed as Illustrious Potentate of Ali Chan Semple at the Music Shrine lodge in Cumberland with about 150 in attendance. A Freder ick county delegation is expected to report on refunding a Frederick city bond issue with $35000 in new bonds, saving about 31000 annually. A proposed city ordinance to curb machine interference will be discussed by the Mayor and Aldermen in February. The temperature rose above 20 degrees today for the first time in three days, after 8 degrees at the airport this morning.
Mr. Harry T Barnes and Mr Pleas ant will observe his 85th birthday Thursday. Mrs Alan Wilbar of Route 3 Frederick celebrated her birthday January 22 at a dinner party by the Exel Yinglings Linden Hills. Guests included Mrs Walehar s family and Mrs Charles Warner of New Windsor. Mrs Emory L Coblentz 122 West Third Street entertained at a birthday dinner at the home of her brother in law and sister former Mayor and Mrs Lioyd C Culler Carroll Parkway. Coblentz recently returned home after holidays with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Arthur E Fox and the Fox family Grosse Ile Mich. Mr and Mrs B C Carrison at Mt Airy left Tuesday on an extended visit to Florida. Dr and Mrs Thurman Mott Jr 2008 Valleybrook Lane Topeka Kan announce the birth of a son Keith Alan on January 11. Mrs Mott is the former Lorraine Droneburg of this city. Mr and Mrs Richard E Brown near Braddock Heights announce the birth of a seven pound eight and three quarter ounce son Richard E Brown II on January 20 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Miss Doreen McNeil daughter of Mrs Kenneth L Calder of Braddock Heights has been elected president of Sigma Sigma Tau sorority at Western Maryland College. She is a senior sociology major. Mr and Mrs Glen E Conrad Tansey Apartments are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son Glen RoofTralt at Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday. Mrs Conrad is the former Miss Joan Killingsworth of this city.
The CIO and former Truman advisers challenged Eisenhower's 1954 economy forecast as Senate House Economic Committee opened hearings. Ruttenberg said 1954 showed slower levels than 1953 though upturn signs appeared. Keyserling argued 1954 failed to reach maximum employment and production, making 1955 outlook less optimistic.
United Nations officials in New York say hopes for early release of 17 Americans held in Red China have dimmed. The discouraging assessment, from informed quarters, cites President Eisenhower s message congressional action and Premier Chou En Lai s hard line on Formosa as stalling factors.
Maryland reported 4 845 new unemployment claims last week up from 4 692 the prior week though still below the 3 359 first week of the month. The state paid 26 010 eligibles totaling 630 978 last week, slightly down from 26 453 claimants paid 635 762 the prior week. Local office tallies include Cumberland 42 Hagerstown 4 Frederick 869 Towson 296 Baltimore City listed among others.
Among the sick in Frederick two men report satisfactory recoveries after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. George C. Slagle, executive secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, remains bedridden at his West Third Street home after a heart attack at the Francis Scott Key Hotel January 17. Emory Grubbs of Williamsville returns home Tuesday from Frederick Memorial Hospital, showing improvement. Carroll Hendrickson of Upper College Terrace is in satisfactory condition after recent surgery. Charles W. Smmons of RFD 6 Frederick is said to be progressing well following surgery at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ira R. Bond, 728 Matterinvenue, entered Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on Monday.
General Douglas MacArthur returns to Los Angeles after 18 years to a festive welcome. A bronze statue unveiling, an award at a clergy luncheon, and speeches at the Ambassador Hotel mark the day as thousands line the routes and a 75th birthday cake features 75 candles and five stars.
A Joyal gas station proprietor offers two days of proceeds at Market and Sixth streets to boost the March of Dimes drive. Vic is John Hoddinott, who runs the service station, aims to increase contributions as the campaign lags. Deeds recorded include Brasns Homes Corp selling to Mr and Mrs Harr R Patton at 600 Charles Street and Mrs Grave A Lantz selling to Mr and Mrs John C DeLauer an acre on U S 15. Rev Dr William A Wade was guest minister in Shenandoah Parish Page County Va and hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold Comer.
Miss Beverly Houlton daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Foulton of College Park Maryland married Royd Smith son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of Frederick in the University of Maryland Chapel. Rev William Beall officiated. Reception on campus. The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with seed pearl trim and carried a white Bible. Attendants wore pale pink gowns. Groom's party included best man David Daniel and ushers. After February 15 the couple will reside in Hyattsville then Frederick. The bride is a Northwest High School and Strayer College graduate employed by the Extension Service at the University of Maryland. The groom will receive his dairy husbandry degree in June and is active in 4-H.
Walter E. Hoyle, 44, longtime Worcester Bus Co employee and revenue agent, was charged with larceny of about $100,000 after admitting to taking funds over 22 months. He had access to money boxes turned in by drivers and had been with the company 16 years.
In Philadelphia police report a city health center operated by a caretaker James Weathers and his wife Gladys functioned nightly as a speakeasy. Weathers, 40, suspended by Public Welfare officials after officers found card games, dice, and liquor served in the doctors’ conference room to patrons.
Rev Purnell Bailey notes Dr Andrew W Blackwood praised President William Q Thompson of Ohio State University for his prolific work. Thompson quotes a lesson to live without worry work without hurry and look forward without fear. The piece also covers interagency security talks in Washington and a Soviet denial over West German rearmament. A 1898 note credits R A Fessenden with electrolytic detector and headphones.
Ernest R. Breech elected board chairman of Ford Motor Co after a board meeting Henry Ford II announced the move. Also named executive vice presidents Lewis D. Crusoe and D S Harder and vice presidents Robert S. McNamara and Willard J. Davis. Mt Zion Society of Mt Zion Methodist church meets near Clifton January 19 with thirteen members and visitors. Charitable work includes making overalls and shirts for boys. Carroll birthplace parcel bought at public auction for 60,000 dollars.
Initial Ruth League plans were discussed at the opening meeting. Thomas Glass became president, succeeding Theron D. Green. Officers include A Robert Moss vice president William E Zimmerman secretary and Donald B Rice treasurer. Plans call for May 14 to June 31 play with five games a week and no Saturday games. Plans for state regional tournaments and a committee were set with Walter Crowther James Fraser Rice and Glass. Fraser reviewed regional meetings in Washington and urged city officials civic groups to cooperate. Peck Strine noted Price Electric Company offered facilities along Highland Street east of the Fair Grounds for league development.
Evelyn Lee and her 10 year old daughter Loretta remained in critical condition at University Hospital after a fire struck their German Md home. They were flown for treatment by the Air National Guard. One month old Margaret Ann Lee died after admission. Four other family members were hospitalized with burns from a coal stove fire that ignited clothing hanging to dry.
The cold wave from a January arctic air mass sweeps a wide area in the United States. The Midwest endures the coldest conditions with subzero readings while temperatures drop to the 30s as far south as central Florida and the eastern Gulf. Snow or flurries cover much of the north from the Rockies to upstate New York with more snow expected in the north central region. The East reports snow across eastern Ohio northern West Virginia western Pennsylvania and western New York.
Baltimore hosts the fourth annual conference of Maryland circuit court judges with 40 magistrates planned. Topics include admitting confessions into evidence simplifying indictments habeas corpus and juvenile delinquency. Two General Assembly proposals would create an administrative officer for all State courts and allow Court of Appeals review of lower court criminal sentences.
In a historic move President Eisenhower asks Congress for authority to use armed forces in a situation with existing hostilities in the Far East. The aim is to deter aggression and prevent a broader war, not to expand military action, with broad cross party support and debate about precedent and necessity.
Damascus High School student council hosts a February 5 dance to aid the March of Dimes. The event honors polio victims senior Larry Burdette and Physical Education director Harry Stipe, both affected by polio. Music by The Nightingales, square dance cavalcade by Paul Jones, with prizes. Mothers March on Polio organized in Damascus area.
City police filed charges early this morning against John H. Sexton of Woodbine for permitting an unauthorized person to drive and reckless driving. He was summoned to a hearing. Joan E. Mathews of East Church Street was charged with operating without a license and also summoned. Officer Bender preferred the charges.
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