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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1955
Page
2
The article argues that raising the federal minimum wage from 75 cents to $1 an hour could trigger a new inflationary spiral. It claims wage costs will rise along the line, boosting unemployment, hurting small business, and making farmers recruit workers harder, with consumers facing higher prices as a result.
British record holder Donald Campbell said he would be glad to attempt a faster mark on Lake Mead in Las Vegas. He received an invitation from Howard Cannon, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce president, to chase the world speed record on the Hoover Dam formed lake.
Fifty years ago notes report a National Guard encampment at the McCormick farm Belair August 5 to 12 with a tent for Governor Warfield. a wall collapse on West Second Street near the Elks Club. Keller partners to open tailoring and gems business in Castle building. ten signings for the Braddock Heights boss camp. and about 250 travelers on an excursion train from Buckeystown Station for the Buckeystown MFP Sunday school picnic at Island Park led by the Yellow Springs Band.
Twenty years ago items recount a fire destroying a large transportation truck after it failed a curve near Elmonville, James Shook and wife struck by lightning, a massive Frederick County Firemen’s Association parade, a crowded East Church street dance, and an address by Charles Mathias to the Frederick Lions Club detailing Battle of Monocacy events.
Thomas M. Eichelberger, of 136 West Fourth Street, becomes AAA manager at the American Automobile Association Frederick office, replacing J T Alexander who left for private business. A Frederick native and Coast Guard veteran, he previously worked at Ritchie Finance and Westminster AAA, and is married with two children.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE surveys women with sharp witticisms and social commentary on beauty, motherhood, charm, and marriage. He argues perfection can frighten men, favors imperfection, and notes women mix strength with humor while navigating expectations.
More than 60 Frederick post office staff honored two retirees Jesse C Ramsburg and Charles F Corbet at a Peter Pan Inn Urbana dinner. Ramsburg 34 years service foreman and Corbet 20 years custodial. Toastmaster Roy Flacks reviewed careers. Postmaster James A Grove and others praised their service and presented honors.
Readable fragments show eight birthday plans for Sherry Blank and many visits across towns. Names include Homry Blank, MecWhoirler, Parks, Gilberts, Tribbitts, Potts, Silealt, Alexis, Mar tins, Harbaugh, Hoover, Grose, Chevalier, Shank, and Bradley. Trips mention WWVA Jamoree and travel to New York state and Canada.
Among the sick Mrs George Ro Bennett mother of Robert Po Bennett near Ibs ris who has been a patient at Virdobona Convalescent Tome Braddock Heights for several months shows considerable improvement Mr Kamiel Eppies 185 Wrest Fourth street underwent amputation of one leg at Frederik Memorial Hospital and is reported satisfactory Mr John Starr 207 East Sixth street who had a Monday operation at Frederik Memorial Hospital is reported in satisfactory condition today.
Pope Pius XII warned the Roman Catholic Church faces a grave and growing shortage of priests in Latin America. In a State of the Church letter to Latin American hierarchy, published in L Osservatore Romano, he voiced constant anxiety over the church’s crisis affecting the region.
Committees named by Exchange club president Charles Strosnider for the annual Model Airplane meet at Frederick Municipal Airport on Sunday August 7. General chairman is W Verl Forney with overall supervision and several hundred entries expected from rival and nearby areas. Everett Champlin will direct the meet handling registration events and awarding trophies.
The Araby Youth Association will hold a carnival Saturday from 4 am until 12 pm to raise funds for a playground. The event features a Little League game between Araby and Walkersville at four o clock, plus rides, games, refreshments, and a sorted program. President Williem Boone reported 300 dollars cleared last year and we aim higher. needs include lighting, an equipment building, a wading pool, and more playground gear.
The Court of Appeals was asked to decide the proper procedure Cumberland must follow to amend its charter under the new municipal home rule. Two cases from Cumberland center on whether bonds for a Water Department project for a Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. plant can be issued without a referendum, amid debates over charter amendments and petition thresholds.
Maryland veterans official urged former Korean War prisoners in Frederick County to file for compensation under Public Law 815 prior to the August 21 deadline. The Claims Commission has funds for payments to POWs, with average awards around 1,000 to 2,000. veterans may apply through the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission in Washington, DC.
A $67800 shortage shut down Joshua National Bank in Twentynine Palms California. Roscoe D Coon 46 the bank vice president and race horse owner was arrested in Del Mar on embezzlement charges. FBI and EBL traced missing funds and bank records show no deposit. The FDIC placed the bank into receivership protecting deposits up to 10000 each.
Maryland's Green Commission met for the first time in Baltimore to discuss Gov. McKeldin's request for a broad review of the State Roads Commission. Harry J. Green and Del. Jerome Robinson warned against an all-out probe while McKeldin pressed for a look at overall operations and possible reforms as a $568 million highway plan unfolds.
Gene Poirier rebounded from a knockout to win a tough bout in a 103 held ring event. He landed left hooks and right hands against his opponent Bann to Peres, though he was warned for a low blow in round seven. The fight featured a strong finish by Poirier who rallied after a rough stretch.
Several wedding notices document ceremonies in Thurmont and Emmitsburg area churches. Helen G. Deatherage wed John C. Alexander in Thurmont Methodist Church with attendants Francis Reaver and others. couple reside in Emmitsburg with Alexander a Camp Detrick clerk-typist and Deatherage employed by United Telephone Gettysburg. Other couples include Carolyn McNair and Calvin Amoss in Elias Lutheran Emmitsburg. Jenna Harbaugh and Richard Ort in St. Joseph’s Emmitsburg with details of dresses and bouquets.
Emmitsburg announces the annual Men’s Bible class outing at the Norman Shriver farm on the last Thursday of August with a softball game for youngsters and oldsters and other games. Supper will be served from early evening. The event is hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Harner. St Joseph’s Catholic Church hosts a lawn festival August 6 starting at 3 pm with a public cake contest.
Deeds were reported in the clerk's office for multiple property sales. Wilbur W Baker and Mrs William G Baker sold a 58 acre Creagerstown district farm for about 15000. Charles H Long and wife sold to Grace J Stop at 2 West Ninth Street for about 10300. Harry Whigner and wife sold to Robert H Haines at 236 South Market Street for about 7 00. The Whisner deed matched a prior transfer from Ignatius Byoree. Donald L Shewbridge and wife sold to Harry L Quinn at 234 East Third Street for about 650. LeRoy Fisk attorney in fact for Wi and Mrs Harold Richard Krise noted Folaar FF Vercey sold property at 240 East Seventh Street for about 6000.
A fairly sharp quake was logged by Fordham University seismograph early today with shocks at 12:13 am and 12:20 am EDT. The epicentral distance was around 3.5 miles from New York, though detection details remain unclear.
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