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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
2
An early Frederick Maryland newspaper page shows a Southern Stage and Manufacturing Company notice. It lists pricing for berets and a monthly/annual carrier rate, with delivery details and a street address on Court Street. The item is dated March 1, 1956, and mentions subscription and delivery terms for readers.
The article notes a portrayal of Stalin as a tyrant sparking moves within the party to rewrite rules and tighten collective leadership. It mentions Khrushchev consolidating power as a possible future step and shifts in party discipline ahead of a broader leadership realignment.
Fifty years ago today this column notes the first of three farmers institutes planned for Frederick County with sessions slated in Wee Peach Annie, Frederick Court House on March 5 and Myersville on March 6. Delegates discuss liquor sale bans near schools as bills move through the Legislature. A large audience fills City Opera House for a Motion Picture Company program praised as finest yet. Braddock correspondent reports Elmwood party hosted by Mrs Amanda Summers with about 100 attendees from multiple area communities. Mr C F Zellers sells his dwelling at 24 East South Street to Cordelia Lare for $550.
Trustees of the C Burr Artz library awarded a remodel contract to Lemuel f Kel Jerard Sons of Jefferson for the Academy with a bid of Sir Gel Work. A purchase by James H Cramer of the former Peoples Fire Insurance Co property at Church and Court streets is announced. An armed hold up at the American Stores Co. between Fourth and Fifth streets involved two Black suspects. manager Clifford Kelly reported the cash register contents. Edward Grove of St. Edward Grove Street, manager of Mt Grove Lime Co., crashed a car near Winchester Virginia, injuring himself and others.
Bruce Etchison, director of the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, spoke to the local AAU branch about the Wesel Germany display in Hagerstown. He highlighted the 14 day exhibit drawing 72,000 visitors and its impact on German youth understanding democracy.
Whe Thurmont High School Band will perform Friday at 8 p m in the high school auditorium in new uniforms. The program features Corelli Haniel and Purcell classics, Rodgers and Hammerstein pieces, several marches, plus a drum section display and a lighter side by a high school dance band.
In West Allis, Johnny Williams and Oliver Cawthorne, both colored, were acquitted of assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct after a fight near West Allis Street parlor. Cawthorne and Jackson were fined 10 and jailed nine days for disorderly conduct. Williams was found not guilty on self defense grounds. Further actions include a separate case involving unpaid child support and multiple traffic fines issued by state troopers for offenses on U S routes and highways.
Congressman Dewitt details House actions on 6th Maryland District benefits including 287000 for parkland in Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties and 200000 for the Washington regional mass transportation survey. He cites civil defense push, fishway funding, and participation in hearings on mass transit and farm surplus disposal bills.
Notice states Mrs. Julia Catherine Stockman died with special nieces and nephews named in the account. The text notes their inclusion in the obituary and related statements.
Mr and Mrs Guy V Brust of West Charm Street celebrate 50 years married with a family dinner at the Franc Scott Key Hotel. Guests include their son and wife, Katherine Brust, Charles Brust, Thomas E Brust and others from Kensington, Waynesboro, Middletown and Washington. The Brusts, longtime city residents, were married March 1 1906 at the local Methodist church.
Residents and patients in Frederick area report mixed health updates. Names and addresses of patients, transfers, and convalescence home placements show ongoing hospital care and recovery through Monday to Wednesday, including several convalescent home relocations and expected recoveries among local families.
Mr Ruben Milo Blank of Ballenger Creek Road celebrates his birthday today. Knoxville sophomore Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster Pa named to Honors List. Mrs Margaret Wastler and Mrs Ron Spietchesen visited Mr W W Reeder West South Street. Vic and Vis Ray H Zimmerman and Alice Stoneburne of near this city visited Render family. Master David Lee Waite son of George K Waltz observes his ninth birthday today.
The wedding of Miss Carolin Willar and Mr Robert Gibbes took place February 17 at St Mark’s Church Pikeville. Rev Ro Mo Lundberg officiated with Mrs Flint Norwood of Baltimore as matron of honor and Vr Novened as best man. A reception followed at Ames Church.
A petition by the Board of County Commissioners asks the state or federal government to assume control of a 12 mile road segment between Harpers Ferry and the Sharpsburg Road. The proposed route would link the Harpers Ferry National Monument with the Antietam Battlefield Park.
At the Elk Club on Wednesday the Elks Lodge Ne. KR hosted a winter pict and talent show that drew almost two million attendees. The family event featured performances by Grave Offutt Carol Ann Null Tuttie Grove Helena Vona and David Hagan with piano clarinet and vocal numbers. Dave Hagan served as MC and performed magic between acts. A picnic supper preceded the show and future family participation events are planned by the lodge activities committee.
Baltimore March 1 115 Maryland Republican Women travel to the Republican Women’s National Conference in Washington March 3 6 and 7. Filmhowby Cabinet wives greet attendees at the opening reception. Mrs George M Humphrey and other spouses of Cabinet members in line for the reception. Marsland delegation guests at Sulgrave Club reception Monday evening. Senator J Glenn Beall and wife host a reception Tuesday evening ahead of the banquet.
Richard Kuhn of Smithshire escaped injury when his truck owned by Chewsville Co-Operative was struck by a westbound freight engine at the Rav en Rock Road crossing near Smithsburg Maryland. The crew reported Kuhn was unharmed after resting beside the train awaiting an ambulance from Hagerstown. The locomotive was en route to Thurmont when the collision occurred. A separate note covers a Woodsboro 4 H meeting held February 22 at Mrs Richard Comstock’s home with leaders and attendees listed.
The state Board of Education named Dr. Thomas G. Pullen Jr. to a new four year term as state superintendent of education. Pullen has served in the position for four years.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles confronts partisan critics amid Cold War tensions. Critics accuse him of too firm or too weak policies while the Kremlin shapes global events from behind the scenes. The piece argues America must balance deterrence and diplomacy without provoking war.
Multiple obituaries report the deaths of Alice Virginia Myers 81 a widow of Albert Myers at her nephew’s home near New Market Virginia. M Henry Yakey 7th a Lovettsville farmer. Harry Hamilton of Keyser West Virginia. and Bernard W Wilson former Frederick paperhanger. Services and burial details outline church and cemetery rites with local funeral homes and officiants.
Funeral services for Ridgely Garheart a well known retired carpenter of Berrett were held Wednesday at 10 30 am at the funeral home in Winfield. Rev RD Thompson and Rev W E Salsiver officiated with pallbearers Claude Bossom Ransom Gist John R Shipley Lionel Thomas Ronald Paynter and Raymond Beck. Interment followed in Branaenbure cemetery. Berrett C M Waltz funeral director.
Colonel Henry C. Stanwood, Maryland Director of Selective Service, announces blank forms for the April 9 college qualification test. Applications must be postmarked by mid‑night March 5, 1956. Tests will be offered at about 1,000 centers nationwide including Mount St. Mary’s College in Emmitsburg and Western Maryland College in Westminster.
Police reported a collision between a diesel engine pulling freight cars and a southbound car at Lee Place and Rosemont Avenue. The driver was Arthur Baker, 14 East South Street. Damages to the car were estimated at 125 to 150 dollars. no injuries or engine damage.
Fourteen year old George Wright won a $100000 TV quiz prize in New York. After tax and expenses, $52500 goes to state and federal taxes, $7500 to family hiring costs, and other arrangements fund the education of his brother and sister. The father will pursue income tax reform.
Exchange Club members plan a March 14 and 15 home talent show at Frederick High School directed by Virginia Mave with a local cast. Proceeds fund the Detective Hearing Clinic for school children. Verl Forney leads the club as president.
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