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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1956
Page
4
The article describes Niagara Falls eroding rock and splitting a two thirds of a power plant into a 200-foot gorge on the American side. It notes the falls’ gradual recession since 1764, Horseshoe Falls moving toward Lake Erie, and future of the falls as nature shapes its course, hinting at life beyond a generation or two.
Nancy Elaine Devilbiss daughter of Mr and Mrs George Devilbiss and David Eigenbrode son of Mrs Walter Shriver were united in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls Methodist Church New Windsor. Rev Edgar Soper officiated. The couple will reside at 530 Windwood Road Baltimore after a trip to the Poconos. The bride wore a nylon lace gown with pink accessories and a bouquet of white cymbidiums. The groom is an assistant county agent with a Maryland degree in agriculture.
Anita Louise Cooley daughter of Mr and Mrs Millard Cooley and Charles Henry Wilson III son of Mrs Charles Henry Wilson Norfolk Va were married Saturday afternoon at four in First Presbyterian Church Norfolk Rev Randolf Harrison officiated The mother of the bride was fatally injured in a car accident Sunday returning home after the wedding
The column critiques Senator Harry Cain of Washington for errors in discussing the security risk program. It cites Petersen and an Air Force analyst case to argue Cain misstates facts and underestimates investigations, noting investigative details and official sources counter his claims.
Frederick Senior and Cadet Squadron met at the municipal airport to form a local citizen committee on airpower issues. Lt. Jeannie Martin led the discussion as the largest turnout to date attended roll call. Hospital notes list admissions and discharges from Annie Warner, Waynesboro, and Washington County hospitals including several local residents.
About 117 attended the 30th reunion of Frederick High School's class of 1926 at the Peter Pan Inn in Urbana. President David Yinger presided. teachers S. Fenton Harris and Mary Ott spoke. prizes honored distant and long-time members. Officers reappointed. next reunion planned in five years.
About 50 volunteer and professional recreation leaders joined the first session of a two day leadership training course at Frederick High School. Anne Livingston of the National Recreation Association conducts the course sponsored by the association and the Frederick Recreation Commission. Warren Evans chairs the commission. directors include Helma Hann Bowers and Mary Lowe Smith.
The last one room school in Carroll County at Deep Run closed and the Board of Education directed its sale. The board also approved plans for a Westminster combined junior high and elementary school and urged expedited drawings for a fall start. Awards of district scholarships to Western Maryland College were given to Taneytown and Richard Davidson with Robert Mort.
The article details weddings in Frederick with Miss Marian Anethea Kennedy and Harry Edwin Titus at the Presbyterian Church with Hewitt designed gowns and a March through the state, plus a second ceremony in Frederick for the Kennedy and Titus families. It notes the health updates of several locals, a public sale of nearby property to Anthony J. Mac, and community notices from Brunswick and Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Wisner and Miss Beatrice Wisner of Woodsboro spent a weekend in Swansea Mass visiting Pvt. Austin Beard, son of the late Mrs. Beard and Mr. Vernon Beard. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carpeneto announced the birth of Brian Louis at Maimonides Hospital Brooklyn. Mrs. Leon Silby and her son plan a month with Frank Zepp family in Fredbrick. Dr. William A. Wade preached at First Methodist Brunswick. Maryland police Captain Charles W. Magaha and daughters travel to Lake Champlain for a police science conference.
Miss Dolly Lawson wed Mr Staley in Urbana at Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. The ceremony featured white lace gown, bouquet of white roses, and a reception with green and white decor. Attendants included Mrs Dudderar and Mrs Hatton. trip to Atlantic City planned after vows.
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