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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1955
Page
2
A Census Bureau report from 1980 reveals that about 80 percent of married women aged 14 to 39 remained wed to their first husbands, a finding the piece notes was long overlooked by state wires and front-page fear. It cites 27.5 million loyal women and 5.8 million silver anniversaries, urging celebration of enduring marriages.
Florence Garner, former visiting nurse with Federated Charities, hospital patient in Frederick Memorial Hospital in fair condition. Burgess Dorsey, Woodsboro, recovering well after emergency appendectomy at Frederick Memorial Hospital. William F. Larkin Post 112 to host July 18 concert at Mullinix Park with pieces by Seitz Rosenkraus Wade Mitchell and others.
Fire destroyed Lacurgus Clary’s stable at Mt Airy burning four horses with five escaping. The Gorman residence was saved by a bucket brigade. James Lowe has a color photo of Camp Frederick from 1843 in Frederick. The New Lutheran Church at Brunswick was dedicated. Charles Whisner injured after a ladder slip on West Fourth Street. New trolley schedule to Braddock Heights: 21 cars daily. A 600-person audience attended a recent song service led by Adolphus Fearhake. Jacob Rohrback spoke.
Fire damage reported at a two story brick building on North Court Street linked to Richard Potts after a cigarette caused a blaze in old papers. Frederson County Ministerial Association wedtings list Rev Sherry and Rev Robinson performing ceremonies for Evelyn Clark and Katherine Chew. Veterans Association to hold a reunion July 26 at the Frederick Fra tion plant to mark 30th anniversary of the group. J Willard Harley and wife sold their Maryland Avenue residence in Braddock Heights after a decade. Miss Irwin Harry of Frederick to receive possession August 7.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Garrett of Harlingen Texas announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Anne Garrett to Grover C. Butcher of Clagettsville the son of Mr and Mrs. Grover C. Butcher The couple plans to wed August 12 in the chapel of the First Methodist Church at Marlingen Miss Garrett a Harlingen High School graduate and Beta Sigma Phi member is described while Butcher an electronics and flying instructor at Harlingen Air Force Base is listed as a Damascus High School and Montgomery Junior College graduate
Engaged Ms Selvia Jean Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Otho M Jones RFD 2 Boonsboro to Herbert Monroe Duvall Dallimascus son of Mr and Mrs Mr Ta Duvall Olney. No date set for wedding. Miss Jones a Boonsboro High School graduate class of 1955. Duvall attended Damascus High School. Also notes the Butler reunion held July 11 on Sam Creek Brethren church lawn and at Social Hall with a large turnout and dinner, listing numerous attendees from Unionville Baltimore Woodshoro Ceresville and nearby towns.
DeMolay chapters plan a three day sequence beginning Friday with a dance at the Biaddock Heralds pavilion. Music by Sean Masser and orchestra will accompany events including a park ride and picnic. Sunday services follow with church attendance and community activities led by Rev Paul Lo Mihosse at West Church Street.
Committees formed for Braddock Heights annual lawn fete to be held next Thursday evening on hilltop lawns. Event will showcase international displays from Japan to Mexico with exhibits loaned by residents and a varied menu. General chairs are Mrs. McCutcheon and Mrs. Appleton, with food, crafts, and antiques sections led by multiple residents.
Sally Estelle Stvers and John Witham Ensor married July 3 at St Pauls Methodist Church New Windsor by Rev. Lewis Robson. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace, nylon tulle veil, and carried carnations and Stephanotis. Attendants included Miss Shirley Styers and Miss Ruth Ensor. Best man Matlin Heiner. ushers Dan Talbert, James Euser, Richard Tattaville, Philip Noshaum. The reception followed at the church. couple honeymooned in Ocean City and will reside in New Windsor.
Company A observes its 50th anniversary next Wednesday after seeing heavy action in World War I. Mobilized July 25, 1917, trained at Fort McClellan Alabama, sailed June 15, 1918, returned May 29, 1919, demobilized June 15. Fought in Alsace Lorraine Meuse Argonne campaigns with many casualties. Muster rolls list officers and soldiers including Captain Elmer F Munshower and many named enlisted men.
Washington report argues a ban on nuclear weapon use would raise U S armament costs by forcing substitution with conventional bombs and expanding long range bomber fleets. It warns disarmament talks often fail to deliver real cuts and may boost military spending, while Moscow seeks faster arms buildup.
A sewer line break caused a 6.6 foot open trench on the south side of East Patrick Street near US 40. Police were alerted at 3 pm after fears of a water main break subsided. repairs involved sewer connection replacement and city water department response led by William J. Davis and Superintendent Manon of North Market Street Frederick.
A long list of local social items from York and Frederick counties includes a luncheon hosted by Mrs Carl Davidson for Hood College class of 1913 members and their sisters, with attendees named. A Deer Field picnic, Robin Saville birthday party, and several visits by out of town guests are also reported. There are two Miss Dix advice column entries and a note about Mike Long earning Eagle Scout in New Bern, plus various travel plans and family updates across Maryland and Pennsylvania.
A reader asks how to advise a 54 year old widow living with a stingy single man who controls finances and denies her any money. The partner takes gifts and tips but withholds support, leaving her pondering escape while avoiding breaking up the home.
An energetic note urges collective effort and fair sharing of tasks. It emphasizes enjoyment in work and the value of taking initiative to start projects and see them through for the community and for NA. LUFBURROW
A recent study shows most Indiana farmers do not cultivate a acre of corn more than twice as some report limited cultivation. The finding highlights cautious farming practices amid ongoing agricultural debates and reflects regional crop management trends.
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