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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1956
Page
2
Local newspaper issue dated Monday July 36 1956 from Frederick Maryland with standard publication markings and postal handling designations.
A column recalls Revolutionary War to present day benefits totaling 82 billion dollars for veterans and dependents with World War II getting the largest share. The writer argues pensions are modest relative to rising national income and would be affordable with prudent management amid disputes over wartime benefits.
Fifty years ago incidents from Celumis Ohio News July 16 1906 include Eugene Taylor injured when his dog cart collided with a beer wagon his horse fell and he suffered facial injuries Hamburg Pike fire destroys Kemp farm tool shed and vehicles Junior chemists thwart spread Fire at Mt Airy Methodist Church burns after janitor’s failed extinguish attempt and a theft tied sale of a brick building on Court Street to Reverend Young for 23100 dollars.
Among the sick Mrs. G. C. Roser of East Third street is moved to Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Heights. Mr. Harry D Raumegardner Jr. West Fifth street had surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is in satisfactory condition. Mrs. Alma Crebs Pearl street returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital improved. Ak Beech Heights is improving after major surgery. Mrs. Edward Nunemaker Catac tin Furnace is slightly improved after a week at home. Mrs. Ella D Campbell Elm street returned from Vindobona Home. Harold Sonny Fogle West Patrick street had tonsils and adenoids removed and is home. Mr. Lester Wiles recovering satisfactorily after a heart attack at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Twenty years ago notes from The Columns dated July 1 1956 recall readers in Maryland and Virginia with items about folk locals residents and travel. The column mentions Ave mphile Association Bay Line steamer wrecks and a pastor at the Jefferson church resigning to move to Walkersville. Also reports heat water shortages and a dog suffocation in a parked car near Emmitsburg Court House with the owner unaware of the animal.
Grange held a special meeting at the Fouche home with about 20 members and guests dining outdoors. Jerry Cook and his band performed as Anbury Fleming Makler introduced Russell Ford who invited attendees to introduce themselves and share why they came. Visiting Grangers from Frederick County included Howard Quinn and others. Property transfers were recorded in the clerk’s office including Sunset Hill in Tuscarora district for about 16 000 and Petersville district improvements for about 12 50. A button contest on Linden Hills playground drew many children with awards for protest buttons and various categories. An afternoon tea party for little girls was also held Wednesday.
The notice lists Mr and Mrs John Robert Bowers of Etmuntsburg welcoming Sharon Lymp as their second child and first daughter. It also notes Mrs Clarence Rohrbaugh observing faith, Dr Sidney Gardner Jr with family in Goldsboro and Atlantic Beach NC, and Rev Samuel A Kipe celebrating his 84th birthday at Wolford Convalescent Home. Frances Johnson, from Myersville, earns Bucknell dean’s list honors for the 1955 56 term.
Miss Helen Joan Stup daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard J Stup of Adamstown married Kenneth Hamilton Powell son of Mr and Mrs Alton P Powell of Lewistown in a Saturday ceremony at Trinity Evangelical Reformed Church Adamstown. Rev Walter D Mehrling officiated. The couple left for a trip to Atlantic City N J.
An old minister tells young pastors to learn a parish by walking its streets not just studying. Life is understood by daily contact, not theory. He contrasts Jesus who lived among people with John the Baptist who preached in the wilderness, urging readers to enter life to find it.
The Montgomery County School Board approved a six percent across the board pay raise for 2,440 teachers after the County Council cut one million dollars from the operating budget. President Helen Scharf called the present pay scale poor but acceptable for next year. The total cost of the raise is about $550,000.
The Women's Guild of Vit Pleasant Evangelical and Refir ed church held its annual summer picnic at Gambrill State Park on Wednesday afternoon. A picnic dinner was served, games followed, prizes awarded, with Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Fravel among those present.
Weekend toll rose in Maryland highways with three dead and 23 injured. A fatal two car crash on Maryland 602 near Laurel killed Joanne Briggs 23 and her infant son David. Lt Cranston Briggs 26 was injured and others suffered serious harm. Another three car crash near Port Republic fatally injured Russell Leroy Ramsey 19 of Prince Frederick and injured three teenagers. multiple accidents statewide left drivers injured including Willie Dunn 38 and unidentified Washington and Baltimore residents.
Advice column excerpts on dealing with a meddling mother in law, a love triangle involving Jane Alma and an unborn child, and bridal shower gift etiquette. Dorothy Dix urges restraint, dignity, and firm boundaries to resolve tension, avoid scandal, and maintain relationships.
Rov C W Schaffer of Route 6 Frederick was appointed to the Frederick County Farmers Home Administration committee effective July 1 1956 replacing Noah Edward Kefauver whose three year term ended June 30 The three member panel sets eligibility for loan applicants certifies farm values and recommends loan actions. Schaffer a 35 year farmer and former Frederick County Farm Bureau president joins Bruce Crum and Harry Harshman on the panel which includes duties with soil and water conservation loans and farm improvement loans. The county office is in Winchester Hall East Church street serving Frederick Montgomery and Washington counties. Billfishes line appears as a stray note.
Congress begins a busy week with daily sessions expected to run long in both chambers. Leaders aim for adjournment by July 28, while the Senate weighs Sobeloff's nomination to a federal circuit judgeship and Social Security reform. The House faces renewed, likely doomed, civil rights legislation amid Southern opposition.
The Pleasant Grove Homemakers met at Mrs XN W Nusbaum home with vice president Merhie Hahn presiding. Members sang Bless Be The Lie That Binds and enjoyed piano pieces by Bobby Nusbaum. They voted to skip a summer picnic and host a Wiener roast at Mrs Hahn’s on Wednesday September 3 at seven. Mrs Raymond Barnesperformed a monologue Who Said Vacation.
The Fidelis Bible class gathered at the Blanche Biller residence in Wasiry with Mrs. Maurice Roberts in charge. Senpture reading by Florence Waskey, 24 members answered roll call, four visitors attended, and the group donated 25 to the Community Chest. Prizes were awarded to Reta Shafer Regina Riddlemoser and Mrs Waskey. The class picnic is set for August 8 at Staley Park. next meeting August 1 at Mrs. Margaret Engle’s home near Walkersville.
Julian Tarrant of Richmond Virginia associate of Ladislas Segoe and Associates Cincinnati will speak to the Frederick Rotary Club on Wednesday about planning and zoning as applied to Frederick County The firm has designed plans for Cincinnati Dayton Detroit Petersburg Richmond San Francisco and Seattle and is advising Harford County Ontario Canada is a current major project The Frederick Planning and Zoning Commission aims to finalize the first interim ordinance after hearings and present it to the Board of County Commissioners for approval
James Marlow outlines proposed Social Security changes where the House and Senate committees clash over benefits for widows and dependent children. The Byrd committee seeks 62 start for widows and expands coverage for self employed professionals, including doctors, while the administration weighs veto risks and farm operator rules remain under review.
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