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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1955
Page
2
Olive drab street letter boxes will be painted red blue and white this year embracing a patriotic change. The plan aims to improve visibility for letters and small packages and adds a cheerful civic touch akin to two tone car finishes and bright home decor.
The dandelion, described with its toothlike leaves and many nicknames, is traced from Europe to America and beyond. It sprouts beliefs about weather and time, notes on culinary uses from salads to potherbs, and mentions its economic role in New York and Philadelphia, plus coffee substitutes and tea made from stems.
Miss Reta Jeanne Cannon of Baltimore and Chambersburg along with William C. Carbaugh were married Saturday at Brook Hill Methodist Church with Rev. H L D Doggett officiating. The bride wore powder blue lace and yellow rosebud corsage. bridesmaid Connie Mack Cannon attended as honor attendant and brother as best man. A reception followed at the Cannon home in Yellow Springs. The bride, Frederick High School 1950 graduate, works at Kernan Hospital Baltimore. groom Greencastle High School 1941 graduate, serving in the Armed Forces.
Miss Joan Elaine Morris and John Quincy Adams Jr were married July 2 at 7:30 pm in the Parkway Church of God parsonage with Rev. F P Brose officiating. A red rosebud corsage adorned the bride, Betty Lou Morris served as honor attendant, George J Masser as best man. The couple, residing in Frederick, plan a Virginia wedding trip. The bride attended Frederick High School and works at Frederick Tailoring. the groom, a 1952 Frederick High School graduate, is with Frederick Auto Body Works. Judges Wilbur F Sheffield Jr and James E Eshleman will join Frederick Bar Association at the Sixth Judicial Circuit picnic at Gambrill Park.
Fifty years ago items note outside parties seeking control of Frederick and Middletown Electric Railway via stock purchases led by John H. Keller. undisclosed principal. Severe rain and wind cause property damage in Frederick with trees uprooted and roofs torn. A building record reveals completion date of 1850 for Rosenour building cornice work. Elm er Kr Ramsamrse of Union Mills seriously ill with typhoid fever. William Dean sells a 14 acre Middletown Pike tract with improvements.
Larry Carroll of East Seventh Street was found not guilty by Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker of assault and battery on Mrs. Alice Bury on North Market Street after he testified the alleged incident occurred during a dispute over his visitation with his child. The judge found the evidence insufficient to convict and instructed Carroll he could not visit the Bury home. Several traffic citations were issued to others by Trooper Paul A. Kline for speeding, reckless driving, and related offenses in the same report.
Billy Prerer surprised as a starter for Amelia League against Muladelphies Robin Hale PTs in a tense Abstr game at Wihtaukre Counts Staedtits.
Police replace moytoreseles with automotiles and an ambulance for Frederek barracks 1819. amid drought and weather damage residents report farm growth but land values drop since 1930. Trustees oppose school closure and transport cuts. local resignations and naval postings create community tension.
The Carroll Garden Club hosts a garden yard party at Bowling Brook in Westminster to aid restoration of the Historical House gardens. Attendees include Mrs Gwendolyn Anderson as guest artist, with tours of the mansion and stables, a 10:30 a.m. card party into the afternoon, luncheon, and a prize ceremony, honoring estate founder Robert Walden who chaired Maryland Jockey Club activities.
Washington notes condemnations pour in from Democratic lawmakers over a Republican aligned attack on the FBI role in fact finding tied to a government contract. The piece argues the FBI’s civil duties justify its inquiry, calls out political motives, and mentions Memphis contract implications and a resignation in the defense sector.
An exhibit detailing Hagerstown Maryland’s lifestyle and culture travels to Wesel Germany. The display highlights the city’s population around 40 099 and similar geographic and physical characteristics as a comparative context.
The Inval Community Players Inc announces three productions for the 1955 56 season at a Thursday board meeting. George Washington Slept Here opens November 2 5, a mystery melodrama runs February 1 4, and But Not Goodbye ends May 2 5 a ghostly comedy by George Seaton. James Decker directs with R B Wolfe Clyde Roney and Norman Roth on the budget committee, while praise is offered for Mountain Theater’s current company.
HAL BOYLE reports from MARYVILLE on Robert Clark, a 43 year old hillbilly farmer and Blacksmith, who won the National Hillbilly Hog Calling contest for the third straight year. He argues hog callers need a loud, clear voice, with Piggy piggy piRRY and the short exclamation pig key to attracting pigs. He notes hog calling is a vanishing art and ventures into part time work while staying active in sports.
Seaman apprentice Howard Taulton serves aboard the destroyer USS Monssen in the Atlantic Fleet. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taulton of Kaoscille Michigan.
James Marlow analyzes Kremlin signals ahead of the Geneva meeting with Britain France and the Soviet Union. He notes Russian frankness could reflect strength or internal troubles and weighs whether their peace talk is sincere or a tactic to unite the West and deter Germany. The key question remains if the Russians are genuinely seeking peace.
GOP House members led by Frelinghuysen Curtis and Avery urge President Eisenhower to seek a second term marking the third anniversary of his nomination. They plan to deliver a petition to the White House noting strong GOP sentiment, while acknowledging no commitment from Eisenhower. Some Democrats concede he would be hard to beat if he runs. Birthday outing honors Mrs. George Bogler with attendees listed.
Air Force Major Leo Carboneau piloted an F86D jet that ran low on fuel and forced to land on the Pennsylvania Turnpike yesterday. Authorities reported the incident involved minimal damage and no injuries.
Mullinix Park held a Thursday July 7 event featuring a fancy hat contest and a gum drop display. Winners included the prettiest hat and a bear gum drop figure. noted participants include Dennis Jackson and Miss Elizabeth Ambush. The passage also mentions 18th century mummy trade and market prices for corn, wheat, and barley.
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