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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
2
The Hoover Commission urges tighter federal budgeting and accounting to save billions. It recommends rescinding unspent appropriations, requiring agencies to justify needs yearly, and allowing orderly multi year contracting. Proposes bigger Budget Bureau staff and tighter agency oversight to cut costs.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Ross of Braddock Heights joined the dedication of the Babson World Globe on Babson Institute campus near Wellesley Mass on June 18 The globe a 25 ton steel sphere two and a half feet diameter sits atop a 24 mile per inch map with a 70 foot track The project cost about 250000 Roger W Babson donor and institute founder presided Rev Samuel S Johnston former All Saints pastor attended with his wife and family
Fifty years ago in Frederick County news items report the B and O Railroad largest cox chute at Riehl's Mills near Frederick Junction was destroyed by fire. The chute, built in 1901, served coaling engines. A horse driven by Roy Warfield on East Third Street caused excitement when a driver and Reverend Steck helped restore it. Bishop Paretdipald held special services at Adkins town and consecrated St. Luke's church after major storm and firefight damage. Ames Rowe and others hosted employees at the City Hotel. Air brakes failed on a passenger car near Market Street, sending it off the track and blocking the street.
Items from June 29 1953 recall a grand prize electronics refrigerator in a Fort Stockton street race and a local incident as Mrs Delauter near Indian Springs shot a rattlesnake threat with a shotgun. The City Playground Fund neared its goal while Mayor Culler said the commission will operate the playground. Dr Ig Emaids Bideler of Maryland was elected vice president of the organization of American Instructors of the Deaf at a Jacksonville IL convention.
John E. Muncaster Sr., prominent Montgomery County farmer and longtime secretary of the Senior Farmers’ Club of Sandy Spring, died Monday at Montgomery County General Hospital. Born at Milton Fair, he lived on the Muncaster farm near Laytonsville since 1928 and held multiple agricultural posts including president and secretary of the Farmers’ Convention. He supported groups from the Agricultural Society to the Farm Bureau, with ties to St. John’s Episkopal and the American Genealogical Society. He leaves two sons, several daughters, and a large extended family. funeral plans announced in Hacksalle with burial at Rackville Cemetery.
The readable lines present a contemplative meditation on fate and mortality. The text evokes biblical allusions, notes human tragedy, and imagines perseverance amid intermissions, hinting at themes of peace, death, and spiritual rest.
Annapolis mourns several deaths including Priscilla Stockwell Lyle of Annapolis born Philadelphia 1906 who died after a lingering illness. Funeral at Trinity Methodist Church with interment at St Anne's. memorials to American Lepiva. Also obituary notices for Arthur Snowden and Florence Kemp, and Robert Stockdale, detailing families, churches, and funeral arrangements across Annapolis and nearby cities.
Mr Bara Wilson Blinker celebrates an Airthelay. Mr Blank recently discharged from the Navy tours. Frederick News returns to former job. Mrs Frank B Keeter and Mrs WW WL Carhin observe births and anniversaries. Mrs J Hara Lesasborg presides at a national safety meeting. Miss Keat Biber hails springs and grandparents. Entries mention Robert Parva, Dean ALG Bredenstine, James Fo Auciner, and others returning from travel or visiting relatives in various towns including Frederick, Louisville, Richmond, and Woodspere.
A San Francisco to New York journey by Molotov highlights Western restraint and the prospect of postponing open hostilities. The piece argues patience, public opinion, and smart diplomacy may forestall a crisis, with reflections on U.S. and Soviet moves around Korea and air incidents.
Judgment for 4000 dollars and costs confessed in favor of Praneis X. Staleyad, a seven year old Frederick boy seriously injured in a November 22 auto accident in the city. The circuit court records name Austin L. Keyser and Betty J. Keyser as defendants. Martin Kreuser operated the car. The suit was brought by the boy through his parents, Frangig N. and Mrs. Staley, with attorney Robert E. Clapp representing the defendant and Charles Loumier for the plaintiffs.
A parole violator, Jem Remspurg, was recaptured by the State Department of Parole and Probation after being picked up on a parole violation. His full sentence reportedly extends beyond January 1954. A bank of chaotic events accompanied the arrest, including a pursuit near downtown and concerns over a vehicle or weapon.
The June meeting of the Boatle, with members from Ignatius Loyola Urbana St Tees Point of Rocks and St Josephs Carrollton Manor, met at St Josephs rectory on June 23 at 830 pm. Plans were made for the Manor Woods picnic including music by Leon Alassers orchestra and fried chicken supper arrangements.
The ceremony was held Sunday afternoon at Howard Chapel Church Long Corner with Rev Cerib J. fivoi es Rev. Malea FLOW officiating. The bride Bessie May Gen ay wore a street length powder blue organdy and lace dress with a single strand of petits and carried an arm bouquet. The groom was supported by Miss Bets Goenell as bridesmaid and Miss dea Ha as junior bridesmaid in gray and pink nylon. Music included Marjorie Hardy playing the wedding march and The Lord's Prayer. A reception followed at the bride's parents home near Leva Corner. the couple will reside at the bride's parents' home after a wedding trip.
Evelyn Patricia Garber of New Windsor and John Roger Stambaugh of Union Bridge wed June 18 at 7 p.m. in Singapore Methodist Church parsonage. Rev. Kenneth A. Tyson officiated. Bride wore nylon eel length gown with white accessories and a white orchid. Attendant Helen Stambaugh appeared in pastel blue with white accessories. Best man Charles Martin of Union Bridge. Couple left for a Virginia wedding trip immediately after.
Among The Sick six Joseus Stephens of 4u2 Elm Street has left Johns Hopkins Baltimore after a week as a medical patient and returned to Frederick. George H. Smith of 502 Culler Avenue was operated on for appendicitis at Grafton City Hospital Saturday and is improving andexpects to return home Sunday. Mr Smith was on a camping trip at Ty Lake State Park when he was taken ill. Mrs Smith accompanies him.
Rev Joe Whrig, director of Hand to Heaven on WTTG Channel 3, to open services in Keymar on Friday at 8 p.m. Rev Warig of Troy NC to assist with the services supported by Bob Daniels. Attendance expected to reach about 1,000 as the service proceeds with observation and prayers. The event will feature Rev and Mrs Paul Warig and emphasizes community gathering.
The Tender Trap at Mountain Theater follows Charlie Reader as he clumsily pursues marriage while a group of women and Joe McCall complicate his plans. Cast includes Bill O Brier, John LeGrand, Lois Barden, Fran Whiting, Jamele Paust, Dorothy Tomkins, Malcolm Rose. directed by Jim Dvas. Dated July 1.
The State Roads Commission sold 25 million dollars more Series 6 highway bonds to a banking group led by Union Securities Corp at a net interest cost of 2.5108 percent. One other bid from a syndicate led by Smith, Barney and Co. and Alex Brown and Sons offered 2.359 percent. The issue is part of Maryland’s yearlong highway program, following an August sale of 25 million Series F bonds to Union Securities Corp at 2.062 percent.
About 100 members and guests attended a picnic in Staley Park Tuesday night sponsored by the Women s Democratic League in Frederick County. Notable guests invited included Julius Jacobson, president of the Young Democratic Club, and George Srecki of the State Central Committee. Members listed include Mrs. Mary Gregory, Chief Judge Vilie Al Ptatia Gantt, Sita Kaunss Pralex, and Mrs James Atlair Western Alarsdaus district chairman. Roadside objects and etched blacktop on a concrete highway pose barrier effects and potential traffic hazards.
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