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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1957
Page
2
The page lists subscription rates for carriers and mail, with prices per month and year. It appears to be a promotional notice from a Great Soldiers Manufacturing Company location in Missouri. The date reads Saturday March 2, 2357 in garbled form.
A looming doctors strike in Britain threatens health care across the nation. Doctors, dentists, and hospital specialists demand a 24 percent cost of living raise after six years without pay, while the government proposes a Royal Commission at a projected annual cost of 56 million dollars. The threat to resign unless demands are met alarms observers, though the U S is relieved such a scenario does not apply domestically.
Warren Evans chairman of the Frederick Recreation Commission writes to the Mayor and Aldermen praising the budget. He supports a new playground at Sixth Street, swimming instructor funds, expansion of programs for beginners and advanced swimmers, and plans for an additional teenage dancer at Staley Park. He commends ongoing services and urges a full time program for all ages. February 28 Frederick.
Birth notices from Frederick Memorial Hospital list multiple families: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ofwfs on Military Road welcomed their first child a son Stephen Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Lester E Williams of Lovettsville welcomed their third child a first son Lester E Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Dewery of Union Bridge welcomed their fifth child a third son Jeffery Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Whitmore Route 3 welcomed their third child a first son William Austin. Also noted are New Market Girls 4H Club Week activities and a nomination for a 4H basketball tryout at Frederick High School. Bruce V. Schick, son of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Schick, Frederick, Md., named to the Superintendent's List at the Naval Academy.
Emmitsburg items report births and social events at Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg and local card parties. A 1956 Social Security Act expansion requires new self employed professionals to file Form 25 with tax returns and pay 3 percent tax on net earnings over $400 for 1956, with guidance from IRS and SSA offices.
Miss Beatrice Fehr notes strong youth progress and clubs like 4 H provide learning in agriculture, home economics, and citizenship. Since the 1900s 4 H has grown nationally with 2.2 million members this March observance, Maryland reporting 14,838 youths in 775 clubs advancing the theme Improving family and community living.
D A R D A Shriner meeting at Mrs E D Shriner s Rockwell Terrace featured greetings to Mrs Edward Derr Shriner, remarks by Washington Cleveland of the District of Columbia American Automobile Association urging road care, and a defense citation for Miss Pearl A Bader. Silver wedding honors for Mr and Mrs Garnett Noffsinger followed, with guests, cake, and gifts as relatives gathered for the 25th anniversary. 4 H Club notes shown include 49 clubs with members aged ten to twenty one, demonstrations, and projects under adult leaders across Frederick County. A United Nations inspired view on Middle East peace references Israel Egypt tensions and U S policy with Eisenhower era aims.
Naomi E MacHey of Thurmont and Mervin L Green of Walkersville married February 21 at 6 30 p m in the Reformed church parsonage Thurmont Attendants were Mr and Mrs Roy Clabangb of Thurmont Ceremony performed by Rev Sami Joel A Moyer pastor of the pride Guests at Thurmont Shoe Company's annual banquet at Casablanca Thurmont After a short wedding trip through Western Maryland and Pennsylvania the couple reside on George Street Walkersville Both work at Fort Derick
A compiled column features Dorothy Dix advising on matters of divorce jealousy and remarriage, plus guidance for aspiring writers. The piece includes a note to a reader named Jonathan about timing and forgiveness, and mentions sources for writers The Writer and The Writer's Digest with sample copies offered.
The Merryland Tract Homemak ess Club met February 22 at Mrs George Lakin’s home with 20 members and one visitor, Mrs George Morrison. President Virts Hartman opened the session with the Creed as reports on Japan and related topics were shared. Births, travels, and local notices were also noted along with a Dear Dorothy Dix column and a February 22 birthday at Mrs Louise Crouse’s home.
Among the sick Mr Charles Troupe remains ill with pneumonia after a recent operation on East Fourth Street his condition is satisfactory Jo Ann Finneyfrock daughter of Mr and Mrs James Finneyfrock returned from Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Miss Mary Williamson injured when struck by a pickup at a downtown intersection is reported in good condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital A woman aged between 50 and 55 was killed late today by a Western Maryland Railway freight train at a grade crossing near Pikesville Baltimore County police said the victim was found near winterston cotton fields the report notes fewer boll weevils this year in several cotton growing states
Washington commentary notes patience and UN pressure led Israel to withdraw troops from Gaza and the Gulf of Aqaba, aided by U S commitments. It argues Israel gained security guarantees and a new era, with Egypt bound by UN terms, though future compliance depends on U S influence.
IR Samuel A Gregg will discontinue the stage line between the city and Jefferson after March 45. The Urbana Lions Club hosted a semi monthly dinner at Parish Hall with President Lawrence presiding. Frederick speaker Donald B Rice spoke on water supply and dam plans for Linganore. The Well of William Grove and various bequests were noted. The Buckley and DeWolfe Company presented The Shadow at City Opera House and previews followed.
Mr and Mrs Chester I I Cissel sold to Mr and Mrs D Wayne Walters a property on the west side of Grant Place for about 15000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Marion D Carmack Jr sold to TM and Mrs Narvil F Mulinix a property at 115 East Sixth street for about 7 dollars.
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