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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1955
Page
2
The Frederick Frederick area weekly paper reaches its January 29 1855 issue with local notes and notices. Pages present ads and community updates from early mid 19th century Maryland publishers.
A Clarksburg youth died at the scene and four teen-agers were hurt, one critically, after a late Friday night crash on Maryland 80 near Monrovia. Elmo Maupin, 18, was the driver and killed. Jill Burdette, 18, Damascus, suffered severe head and internal injuries and possible arm fracture but remained conscious. Guy Lee, 20, Damascus, and Myrtle Whirley, 16, Gaithersburg, were less seriously injured. Excessive speed was cited as the probable cause. the car struck an electric pole, damaging cross-arms while the left side was demolished. Injured were taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital by State Police ambulance.
Washington interprets the Presidents Economic Report and fiscal policy as favoring gradual, long term growth to reach a half trillion dollar national product in the coming decade. Officials warn against a rapid surge that could unsettle prosperity while limiting speculation via higher cash margins. In other news, city police filed charges including unlicensed operation and drunkenness against several individuals, with hearings set.
Sgt. Clyde E. Grimes 22 son of Mr and Mrs James Grimes Route 4 Mount Airy Maryland spent a week's leave in Tokyo from his unit in Korea Grimes is stationed overseas and recently returned from a patrol assignment in the Korean theater of operations.
John Ames Jr takes charge of the Ox Fibre Brush Company plant in this city, moving from Toledo. The plant will expand with a new machine shop building, aiming to double output from about 15,000 brushes daily within a year.
A 1935 retrospective covers a cold spell with a low of seven above, Frederick county birth excess in 1944, revival of the Washington Gettysburg Memorial boulevard via a Senate bill, and the Independent Retail Grocers Association election results with J M Culler as president and other officers named.
Dr Robert Worth Robb aged 79 longtime Clarinda physician died at his home 516 Trail avenue after months of illness. Survived by wife Montgomery Porter Robb two daughters Mrs Mary B Wheeler and Mrs C W Scott eight grandchildren and a daughter-in-law Mrs T P Robb One son and another son died earlier. Funeral arrangements listed with Etchison & Son and Foster Harmon Williams at Clarinda for Wednesday services.
Multiple funeral services were conducted for Clarence L. Bowers in Hanover Pa and Earl Joseph Bobo in Jefferson Md. Masons led graveside rites at Bobo’s burial, with interment in local cemeteries. Brian Kenneth Baker infant funeral was held at Winfield funeral home. A guest minister will speak at St John’s Lutheran Church in Thurmont during the community vesper service.
The candidate must hold a bachelor of science in agriculture and be at least a college graduate with broad farming experience. The oldest permanent South American settlement question notes Santa Marta, Colombia, founded in 1525.
A series of death notices from Brunswick and nearby areas reports Mrs. Florence Wilhelm 86, of near Rosemont, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Also listed are Mrs. Nora Eyler 77 of Thurmont, Roy W. Heffner 55 of Waynesboro, Miss Gertie Warner 73 formerly of Garrell County, and Mrs. Viola Smith 74 of Centerville. Funeral plans name local churches, homes, and directors with interments at Park Heights, Mt. Olivet, Bethany, and Ebeneezer cemeteries.
The Mt Carmel Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Harp Compher home with Mrs Compher and Mrs Harry Stull as hostesses. Mrs Compher opened the meeting with the Lord's Prayer and Mrs Ralph Tenhart led the program on The Family of Prayer. Plans were made to sew overalls for children in India for the spring zone meeting. The February meeting will be at Mrs Roger Main's home.
Senate debate centers on President Eisenhower's call for unrestricted authority to use armed forces to defend Formosa and the Far East. Senator Walter George of Georgia argues that decisive deterrence and clear retaliation prevent war, urging Congress to back a firm policy over partisan limits. He cites past crises, warns against appeasement, and stresses executive discretion for military action.
C Alvin Riebling 67 vice president Equitable Trust died at Union Memorial Hospital after a heart attack at his Broadview Apartments. A banker's figure in Maryland he helped develop trust business and life insurance loans. Survived by wife Marian Groh Riebling, son Charles Alvin Jr., and four daughters. Funeral private. WEEK IN TOKYO piece notes Wagerman son of George Wagerman on leave in Tokyo from Korea unit.
Among The Sick Wis HR Paul Stuth of Hagers town and formerly Frederick is a patient in Marburg Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore undergoing treatment. Mrs Murray Fox East Patrick street extended improving after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr Edward J Strobel near Brad dock Heights and pharmacist at Feoples Drug Store is in fairly good condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital as a medical patient. Mrs Franklin Singer Mr Airy admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment this week. Mrs J Albert Nice fell five steps at home Mt Airy January 3 15 recovering after choking on candy. Miss Edith Fink Middletown to undergo operation at Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. Rev William C Day Grace Lutheran Red Lion Pa and former Zion Lutheran Middletown pastor is very ill at York Pa Hospital after several heart attacks.
An underground salt block in the Dominican Republic is estimated to extend about 10 miles long, averaging a mile in width and 120 feet in height, with a total weight around 300 million tons.
Mr and Mrs William F Quynn of Amelung near Urbana sail February 3 on the Liberte to Paris for historical research. Quynns will study 17th century French literature and medieval to 19th century French history, and co author a guide to French libraries for English scholars. They were decorated by France in 1980 for their work and will live with Dr J E Brun in Paris.
Observance of Christian Endeavor Week begins at Trinity Evangelical and Reformed in Adamstown with Denominational Day led by Mrs. Paul Thomas and Rev. Walter D. Mehrling. Activities run Monday to Sunday include a 74th anniversary program, birthday suppers, a playlet Forward, and a final Christian Endeavor Day with Mrs. B. F. Bowings in charge. State meeting coverage notes the United Democratic Women's Clubs of Maryland gathering at the Emerson Hotel with Judge Nellie Marie Marshall as luncheon speaker and Frederick participants on state committees.
Beginning Monday one half of the Susquehanna River toll bridge will close for about ten weeks. Single lane traffic will be allowed in each direction with two 1 foot lanes open at all times. The work funds additions at both ends to keep the bridge in first class condition under Louis J. O'Donnell.
Engagement announcements for Suzanne Margaret Leggett and Helen Elizabeth Stam baugh surface, with details on their fiancés and family origins. Calvary Methodist women plan a February 1 program on Asia travel, featuring Olive Reddick of Hood College, plus a recruitment update for Marine Pvt. Morris Hoffmaster and market price notes for barley, wheat, and corn.
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