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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1956
Page
2
A historical look shows gasoline taxes rising from three cents in Missouri to seven cents in others, with half the states at six cents. Federal and state collections totalled 25 billion last year, with a projected 1.5 billion annual federal intake as highway programs expand. The piece notes drivers face higher costs even as roads improve.
Charles Wertheimer, YMCA building committee chairman, notes a planned new building with offers received but nothing sold yet. Lightning kills five Mr Benjamin Zimmerman cows on Carrell Manor seven miles from the city. Hagerstown FairAssoc seeks airship attraction for October fair now in Scranton Pa. Clearing House Association members picnic at Kelmar near Frederick Junction with boating and a fine luncheon. Walter James H Cramer of West Third Street visits Mr and Mrs William R Getz Endapner in Montgomery County.
Miss Mise Josephine Buhrman daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Buhrman Lantz and Charles Ora Willard were wed July 1 at 238 PM in Germantown Church of God Kamm Rev Clarence Metisha officiated A reception followed in church social rooms The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with seed pearl trim and carried a white Bible topped with red carnation arrangement The groom’s sister Mrs Dore Buhrman served as maid of honor and bridesmaids wore powder blue yellow and lavender gowns Numerous relatives attended from Waynesboro Greencastle Mt Alto Lancaster Fairfield Blue Ridge Summit Hagerstown Smithsburg Germantown Myersville Gaithersburg Middletown Williamsport Baltimore and nearby areas The couple will reside in Cape Charles VA where the groom is stationed with the Air Force
A fragmented clipping mentions Misa Thomas, a Johns Hopkins hospital student and Western Maryland College alumna, and Dr Lima with ties to Hopkins Urology. It also notes Nasser’s eight day visit to Yugoslavia, and a wedding planned August 4. Additional items cover birthday celebrations, anniversaries, and a long-distance call home for Pvt George Harpold from Urbana.
REUBEN A. HANN Fredericks last Civil War veteran died at his daughter Elizabeth Bracheys West South street home at age 91 He lived just past the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy where he served Local market notes mention weather and wheat activity
A compiled quiz style item listing varied trivia questions and answers on topics from the National Restaurant Association figures to language origins and historical stamps. It notes meal spending near 17 billion, explains What’s o clock, cites Adams portraits on stamps, cherishes chickadees for pest control, and recalls pitcher Jack Coombs’ World Series feats.
Philip G. Handley, a Keyser native and Frederick High School graduate, has been appointed chief clerk for the Potomac Edison Company in the Keyser district. A former U S Army veteran with European duty, he held roles in Cumberland and Berkeley Springs districts before this appointment. He and his wife Les F. Martin reside in Keyser, with his parents in Frederick.
Three Frederick county educators returned from Portland Oregon where they joined about ten thousand educational professionals at the NEA annual convention. Delegates included Jack B. Kussmans and J Jewell Beeson with Maryland state representation by Mrs Audrey E Pressler. Paul Stevens of Baltimore was elected NEA vice president and Martha Shull was named NEA president.
In a weekly Q and A Dr Jordan explains that blood tests can be falsely positive for syphilis and cure can often render the disease not contagious. He notes genital syphilis can affect offspring and advises medical consultation before marriage. He also answers questions on pellagra, warts, and a suspected skin cancer lesion.
Salisbury report: state tax commission postpones ruling on charges of incompetency and insubordination against Barton Mumford and Loran White. Supervisor Carl Walter forwarded the case. inspector Gerald Mueller cited alleged loss of confidence and friction between Mumford and White, noting independent work boosted April assessments.
The piece discusses the possibility of a third term for Dwight D. Eisenhower and the 22nd Amendment's limits, noting Truman's eligibility and the political optics. It references Potsdam and past presidents, arguing for equal term eligibility across parties while weighing public sentiment and constitutional constraints.
An odd fragment reflects on the heavens and clouds with elusive language. It resembles a devotional or poetic note cited in a historical page segment and hints at religious contemplation without a clear narrative.
June 24 election of officers named Mrs Lottie Schwartz of Baltimore as head of the Department of Maryland Avalary. Mrs Rose King reported the John RK Webb Auxiliary earned a certificate for Buddy Poppy work in Frederick in May. The publicity press book received honorable mention at the Encampment. Auxiliary plans its September picnic. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary to John R. Webb Post 3285 announced its 1956 57 chairmen at the July meeting. Appointments include Hospital and Blood Donor Elizabeth Staley. Americanism Geraldine Slagle. National Home Fund Mathilda Kent. Membership Pauline Weddle. Rehabilitation Hazel Christian. Cancer Research Ruth Brown. March of Dimes Helen Nautie. Legislation Anna Wastler. Publicity Florence Kanade. Ways and Means Sally Kent. Also named were Investigating Alberta Walsh Helen Mussa Pauline Weddle Rose King Mary Singie Hazel Christian Helen Musso Margaret Hamilton.
Braddock Heights Park launches Five-Cent Day on Mondays for children 12 and under with rides at five cents. The Mountain Railway and brass-ring ride remain popular along with kiddie trains boats and the merry-go-round. A new hard-top road parking area behind Mountain Theater replaces former access and new picnic tables and a top-side picnic area enhance facilities. The skating rink with Maryland’s only plastic floor operates daily afternoon and evening hours, while Penny Land bowling alley serves visitors daily.
Police broke up a Elvis Presley fan club session in Ottawa last night. Six teens were taken to headquarters for questioning and four were charged as minors with drinking beer. Mrs Rita Primeau, 25, widow hosting the meeting, was charged with supplying beer to a minor. Neighbors had complained and the raid followed.
Mrs. George J. Bennett of Biggs Avenue returns home after serving as Elm Street Junior High School delegate to the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers at the University of Maryland College Park. Also attending from the county are Nelson Strathern Brunswick, president of the County Council of Parent-Teacher organizations, and Mixa Elizabeth Brown Lincoln School teacher.
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