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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1956
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text from a July 7 issue mentions Associated Press style, location in Fred, and a dated internal reference. The readable parts are sparse and do not provide a clear event or outcome for a concise summary.
A guide urges constant adult supervision at picnics and swimming outings. It lists rules such as life jackets for non-swimmers, buddy system for capable children, waiting an hour after eating before swimming, and teaching children to swim before age ten. It also notes Fort Riley ceremonies and local community notes.
Twenty years ago notices recount a man injured by a falling tree near Barkinsville while cutting timber near Knoxville. His horse died in the incident. A wagon overturn damaged a car carrying several residents near Elkiea but no injuries reported. Work started on an underpass at the Western Maryland Railroad grade crossing east of Sabillasville. Sheriff Roy M Hiltner sold a three room log house on the mountain side near Keexville.
A week of playground activities features Dress For Fun with fashion shows dress up sessions and themed events at Baker Park Harmon Field and multiple playgrounds. Highlights include a Monday fashion show, a Tuesday backwards party and paper plate night, a Wednesday favorite game night and outdoor movie, and Thursday hat fashion and doll parades. Teens gain tennis and clubs while tots enjoy story hours and crafts. many parks host special events through the week with varied themes and locations across Frederick.
Society items describe families visiting relatives in Washington Frederick and Philadelphia. Air Force serviceman Jack L Gaver stationed at Andreas Air Base and others vacationing with relatives. An engagement announces Francine Wardwell Smith and Duane Wheat Wardwell.
A columnist urges liberal and religious groups in Western nations to organize protests for Polish workers denied bread and liberty. He notes suppressed uprisings in Poznan, calls for united moral action, and warns against one sided Cold War diplomacy while praising democratic ideals and potential shifts inspired by history.
Mrs. William C. Roderick executive secretary of the Frederick County Children's Aid Society and Juvenile Court prevention officer has been named to the Maryland Commission for the Prevention and Treatment of Juvenile Delinquency to address the serious problem. She will serve on the Foster Family and Institutions group the commission announced. The first meeting is July 17 at 3 p.m. at the State Department of Public Welfare in Baltimore. Roderick has long worked on homeless children and delinquency in the county.
A July 1 ceremony at Germantown Church of Goia united Miss Josephine Buhroman and Ralph Willard in a double ring rite conducted by Reverend Clarence W. McGaha. The reception followed in the church social rooms as 275 relatives and friends attended. The couple will reside at 129 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles Virginia after a New England honeymoon.
Frederick area births list multiple families with new children. Names include Rhoder Middletown second son Jay Eric. Fleming Monrovia second son Thomas Walter. Popp Frederick third child second son Jeffry Aaron. May Thurmont third child rat son Charles Edward Jr.. Myers Westminster first child daughter Donna Marie. George Frederick third child third son John Thursday. Beachey Middletown second child William Edward. Weedon Frederick first child daughter Bernice Justine. Lenhart Thurmont first child son Denton Sterling. Arline Maddietown seventh child third daughter. additional Frederick area families noted with birth details and relatives.
Q and A asks why cedars of Lebanon were remarkable in ancient times. A: they were the tallest trees known in biblical times and the cedar wood framed Solomon’s temple. Q: who created the famous bronze statue Nymph of Fontainebleau in the Louvre, France.
Among the sick Miss Harriet Kolb of 25 East Third street has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after eight weeks with a broken hip. She is much improved and able to walk on crutches. Paul Fogle, pupil personnel supervisor for Frederick County Schools, is expected to return home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after two weeks as a medical patient. Guy Wetzel of East Patrick street, who suffered a heart attack on Tuesday, is at home and doing as well as can be expected. Mrs Verne Payne of Thurmont, RFD 1, entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Thursday for observation and treatment.
William Johnson, 25, of West Philadelphia, was discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital Friday after treatment for self inflicted arm lacerations. Police say he was found in his hospital room on Tuesday night with two razor cuts on each arm, and Sergt Denver Shook led the investigation. He had been employed at the hospital and was brought there by Lonea ambulance for treatment.
Aivit V and family members including Kenn Maia and Mr and Mrs Charles and John W Morgan have returned home after the 38th Lions International convention in Miami from June 27 to 30. Delegates Reno and Maia represented Frederick jclub, while Mr Main served as vice chairman of the convention committee. Morgan, district 22 W governor for 1958 56, later became International Counsellor after Lyles was installed for 1956 57. During Morgan’s term, district 22 W saw a merit wristwatch award and a 100 per cent district governor honor, with two new clubs chartered and 173 new members added that year. Lions Clubs worldwide total 12 415 clubs in 75 countries with 542 328 members. 1 005 clubs chartered in 1955 56, with six foreign clubs established in Hong Kong, Anland, India, Pakistan, Sudan and Sardinia. Director general R Roy Keaton reported 170 230 youth activities sponsored, with sight conservation a leading focus.
A letter from N A Lufburrow argues voters should favor candidates who act sincerely. He notes there are many views and antidotes offered, and he will pass by any man who does not seem genuine.
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