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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1955
Page
2
Frederick Maryland newspaper page dated Monday March 7 1855 features publication details and pricing. The issue lists address 28 North Court Street and subscription rates, with mail handling notes and circulation information.
Louis Vincent Keyser a Frederick resident died suddenly at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a 10 day illness aged 45. He worked as Lincoln Life Insurance Company representative and previously operated the Keyser Tire Suite. A WWI Army Ordnance captain, he belonged to St. John's Catholic church and multiple veterans and fraternal groups. Funeral scheduled Wednesday with rosary Tuesday evening and requiem mass at St. John's. He is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, brother, and several sisters.
Prime Minister Churchill and President Eisenhower addressed Molotov's claim of Soviet nuclear superiority. Churchill said the Soviets had only an intermediate hydrogen bomb and that the US Air Force could strike with hydrogen bombs within hours. Eisenhower confirmed this stance, warning that atomic war would devastate the Communist world while affirming Western deterrence. A hospital report notes Howard J. Smith was treated for a facial laceration after an incident in Frederick Memorial Hospital ER.
Fifty years ago items from The News dated March 7 1903. The Frederick City Hospital new wing opened with Gov Warfield speaking. Prof Joseph H Apple presented the wing on behalf of Mrs Margaret S Hood. Luvende Literary Society debated whether Indians should have more voting rights than Negroes. negative won. Frederick and Jefferson Turnpike Co directors elected with D H Hargett as president and L O Whipp as VP. Benjamin M Jones named justice succeeding Join resigned in Mechanicsburg district.
A brief retrospective notes a delegate a Lamar Barrick for a bill on the Lege Tae in Frederick county on Sundays, plus a Robbery at Shiples's Celtics dressing room where wallet and ring valued at 45 dollars disappeared. The city approves a call-box police system with six outdoor stations. Edward F. Hollier reports Pomona Grange master in Middletown traveling to help organize new Maryland granges.
CBD Wisgowere announces the College Estates project in Frederick will include 625 homes in a 10 000 pe per range with a modern shopping center. About 25900 nominations noted for Omaha and Lincoln in Nebraska. Sales agent Richard Farminer assists. Home units planned within weeks.
Obituary notices from Taneytown and nearby towns list deaths of John C Plaine in Bathmore at 70, Ruth Williams in Gamsville at 47, Maurice Gartrell in Planet No 4 at 64, Fred R Foy Sr in Dundalk at ?, Annie E Owings near Westminster at 78, plus others in Baltimore and Westminster areas. The notices note residences, family survivors, calling hours, funeral details, and interment plans.
President Eisenhower shows reluctance to be renominated, while allies press for his consent and argue the party needs his leadership. The article recalls past uses of the term indispensable man and notes his duty to serve if the people demand it, despite his wish for retirement.
Obituaries for J. William Davis aged 79 of Union Bridge and other local figures note survivors including wives children and siblings. Funeral arrangements list services in Union Bridge Pine Creek and Pipe Creek cemeteries with Rev. Ankrum Shanholty and other clergy officiating. Interment at local cemeteries and calling hours at Union Bridge funeral homes are announced.
Funeral services were held for Janet Marie Moore six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jatin Glassford in Washington Street home. Rev Maurice D Ashbury officiated at the ten o'clock service at the funeral home. Oak Wood Cemetery in Richmond Virginia conducted grave side rites Sunday afternoon. Large floral display accompanied both services. Pallbearers listed by the funeral home.
Report notes Adm Fed BR Stump was asked by newsmen if the United States would defend Matsas and Quemoy. He responded ambiguously, while officials have not publicly outlined specific actions in case of a Red assault across the Formosa Strait.
Dr Andrew G Meyer head of Hood Tollece English department returned from St Joseph Missouri after funeral of his mother Mrs George W Meyer who died March 11 in Laramie Wyoming. The deceased lived with daughter Mildred Cowan librarian at University of Wyoming. Also two sisters three brothers four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Dr and Mrs George Spence Charlottesville announce birth of their second child a daughter Sally Barton on March 4. Mrs Spence is former Miss Anne L Landauer daughter of Mrs Irving M Landauer Rosemont Avenue. Mrs Landauer and daughter Sarah Warherine are spending a week in Charlottesville. Charles K Rhoderick elderly Middletown resident observed his birthday Thursday and has fished at his home for some time. Dr and Mrs P S Lansdale East Church Street have returned to home after three week vacation in Clearwater Florida. Mr and Mrs John W Benner visiting their son Witham in Carlisle Pennsylvania will return to Hagerstown Tuesday and Mr Benner will reside with son Paul at 516 East Wilson Boulevard. Mrs Benner admitted to Miss Nettie’s Nursing Home in Funkstown for convalescence from broken hip awaiting discharge to join husband. Monocacy Garden Club of Upper Montgomery County will meet at Mrs R Spriggs Hays Barnesville on Wednesday at 1 pm. Mrs Preston E Groome will give talk on chrysanthemum. Mr and Mrs Robert W Stockman RFD 1 Frederick announce birth of second son Warren Willis at Frederick Memorial Hospital on February 24. Mother and son returned home and are thriving. Mr and Mrs Casper E Cha Jr and son 404 Rockwell Terrace returned home Saturday night after two weeks in Florida.
Among the sick, Charles A. Bratt of Brunswick is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital and doing as well as can be expected. County Treasurer James H. Falk, recently treated at home on Park Avenue, has returned to his office. Several residents are moved to or from Frederick Memorial Hospital including Mrs. Benj F. Grove, Mrs. Thomas Baumgardner Jr., and Mrs. F Turner. Others travel for treatment in Baltimore and Washington, with various doctors and ambulances noted.
President Eisenhower created the Society of Remagen Bridge to honor 31 veterans who led the Rhine crossing. On March 7, 1915, the bridge action helped end the war sooner and saved Allied lives, with Eisenhower presenting memberships at the White House and noting the feat as a symbol of dash and ingenuity.
Eisenhower lauded the veterans led by retired Gen Carl Spaate praising airpower teamwork at Remagen Bridge. He handed each veteran a membership certificate, urged practical prayer, and urged applying religious lessons to daily life and service.
A Middleburg man, Arthur H. Keeney, was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless driving after a Saturday night collision on Maryland 77 in Woodsboro while backing from a parking lot without lights. His IST Chevrolet struck Calvin George Wilhide’s 1954 Oldsmobile, causing about 200 to Keeney and 300 to Wilhide in damages. Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr. imposed the fine after Keeney was found guilty.
Reverend Robert H Stephens delivered a Hood College vesper talk on launching into the deep to seek miracles not found by staying near the shore. He tied the miracle to Jesus guiding disciples to fish after a fruitless night and urged that the age of miracles continues despite modern doubt.
Hood College students and nine faculty members gathered in Gambrill gym for the third annual event. Events included bridge, Scrabble, canasta, badminton, ping pong, and swimming relays with refreshments and performances by both groups. Marlene Miller led the evening with committees from Easton Philadelphia Jenkintown and Montclair coordinating swimming entertainment badminton and other activities.
Members hear from Jack Baring state forester at Optimists dinner at Southern restaurant. He outlined farm methods to save trees and set a reforestation program. Program Chairman John Zufal introduced the speaker. A conservation film His First Jobconservation was shown by Herman Toms. President Harry Patton announced an upcoming speech by Daniel Culhane, regional director of the Boys' Clubs of America in Washington.
The Exchange club met last Thursday evening at the V F W country club for Week 1 dinner. President Claude W Smith presided. Rev Charles F Trunk pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran church was guest speaker. A contribution was voted to the Red Cross and Heart Association.
British freighters in the Formosa Strait came under fire from the Chinese Nationalist navy today. Both ships said they escaped without reporting any casualties or damage.
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