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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
2
An unreadable snippet mentions numbers and names in a stray note. It references a figure around 221 and amounts like 65.50, with scattered terms such as Meow and FSF, leaving the exact event unclear.
Faulkner writes from Mississippi about Northern misperceptions of the South. He warns moderates may face choosing with embattled white quarters after the Supreme Court ruling. He likens the stance to Robert E. Lee and argues Southerners resist forced integration while Northerners underestimate the South’s emotional unity.
Recommendations for improved sanitary conditions at Frederick county jail presented to County Commissioners by Dr C Kefauver health officer. Beds and mattresses found in poor condition. Pomona Grange discussed study of existing school laws with a committee to report. More details unclear. Berry Cheney New Market injured by a petromatic device. Other items mention committees and subcommittees.
A long column lists 1966 forecasts including economic and political changes with mentions of Eisenhower re election. The page also reports a final decree granting Austin Gibbons a divorce from Hazel C Gabbona and details a wedding reception and attire.
Miss Carolyn Sue Sawyers and Stewart Eugene Graf wed February 25 at Taylorsville Methodist Church. Officiant Rev. Sawyers presided with a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Damacus Long as matron of honor and bridesmaids from Taylorsville and Baltimore. Reception for 20 followed. couple to reside in Manchester.
Members of the Soroptimist club approved a community center at their monthly meeting held at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The group also discussed an inter service club dinner in April and a rummage sale planned for April 7 with Mrs. Hazel Cakiweil and Mrs. Alice Kiriakeu named as chairmen.
Fifty Years Ago ems From The Columns reports a 4N exhibition run with a fire drill near Ox Fibre Brush Works and testing of new fire plugs. The Brunswick Wolfsville and Broad Run Railway Company bill advances to third reading in the House of Delegates. Harry W Miller joins Harry Thompson’s barber shop on North Market Street. The Opera House may seek Kiaw and Erlanger to handle bookings if improvements proceed. Clinton Bopst sells a West Fifth Street dwelling to Mrs Margaret Obenderfer. price not disclosed.
The United States tops global merchant-ship tonnage with 277,600,080 gross tons, a lead unmatched by all save the Twentieth Century Fund.
The Holy Name Society of St. Johns Catholic church elected officers for the coming year. New members were received at the evening service with Father Hogan officiating. Ralph F. Wachter retired as president. Guest speaker Earl Knott Jr. spoke from Hagerstown as Central Maryland Section head. New officers are Herbert I DeRigo president Clyde A Tkansmore vice president W Irving Jones Jr secretary and William Duggan Jr treasurer. A project Operation Decency to curb indecent literature was discussed with store owners urged to cooperate.
Mount Glee Club will give a concert at St John’s school next Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Athlete Association. The varied program includes St Patrick’s Day music with guest star Mise Wright, known in Baltimore operatic and broadcast circles. Tickets at Williamson’s drug store, Harold’s Shop, John Eisenhauer AHop, Fred Hick Federal Gaunes, and Lean and Scotty’s.
Wilbur Day Watkins a 46 year old of German Town faced a highway parking violation charge. Trooper J. 5. Plume reported the case and the matter was forfeited in Mapstrates Court this morning.
New titles available include KNOW YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY by Arthur Larson explaining benefits for workers and beneficiaries. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham outlines security analysis and simple portfolios for defensive and growth oriented readers. The Arts of Living gathers Vogue essays on self improvement and growth. The Report of Unidentified Lying Objects by Eduard J. Ruppelt examines UFO investigations. The Technique of Handling People by Laird and Laird offers leadership rules. Indian Crafts and Lore and The American Indian present illustrated tribal works. Gifts From Butter Auriliar is listed among children’s titles.
Miss Ruby Foglesong daughter of Mr and Mrs O K Foglesong of Lorettaville Va married John D Carneal son of Mr and Mrs G D Carneal of Leesburg Va on February 26 at Franklin Va Baptist church with Rev Ira Hudkins officiating The couple resides in Leesburg after a Niagara Falls honeymoon Mrs Carneal is a Lovettsville High School graduate employed at the Leesburg hospital office Mr Carneal a Leesburg High School graduate runs a Leesburg service station and served in the US Navy Engagement Announced: Constance Eugenia Boone to George Richard Strasberger Mrs Boone a Frederick High School and Towson State Teachers College graduate and Elm Street Junior High School faculty member Mr Strasberger Kenwood High School graduate served three years in the Marines and now works for Sears Roebuck in Baltimore Frederick Pau is City A summer wedding is planned Fox Crowther: Sandra Crowther to Paul Nathaniell Fox Mr and Mrs Edward A Crowther announce the marriage of their daughter Sandra to Paul Nathaniell Fox of Frederick at the Assemblies of God church in Frederick on February 2 with Rev R Hartle officiating.
A two-car collision on Route 116 near Emmitsburg Maryland killed Paul Jewsoury and critically injured two other men from New Jersey and Maryland. Albert Engle of Collingswood New Jersey and Joseph Condon of Emmitsburg Maryland suffered critical injuries and were treated at Anne Arundel Warner Hospital in Gettysburg. The crash investigation focused on which driver was responsible for the fatal accident.
A New York Tribune piece argues liberal senators protest Mississippi Democrat Eastland becoming Judiciary Committee chair amid claims of bias against his views on the Supreme Court. It notes past presidents criticized the court and contends all senators influence federal appointments, not just the chair.
Among The Sick Mr George Winger of West Fifth Street who had been a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital for three months was admitted to Frederick County Chrome Hospital on Monday. Mrs Theo Kyler of New Market returned Wednesday to National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Bethesda for observation and treatment.
The week of March 11 17 marks Girl Scout Week with theme This is Our Town and Bevery, Being, Luna. Activities include church attendance in uniform, Calvary Methodist Church meals, a Brownie Day tea, a Maryland history movie, and a Saturday radio broadcast to showcase local troops and community appreciation.
Since last May the Hood College Library friends have added 141 books and raised over $600 for purchases. A major gift of $300 by Katharine E. Cutshall funds 24 volumes of Ludwig van Beethoven. Other memorial gifts include $125 by Alfred E. Driscoll and $106.03 by the Class of 1924 for Miss Rosy Duvall. The group marks its seventh anniversary and will host a May 5 luncheon with speaker Virginia Canfield of Goucher College.
Frederick March events are listed by the Chamber of Commerce including meetings at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Hood College concerts and lectures. Highlights include the Womens Auxiliary meeting Miss Rita Nealon lecture and the Zonta supper and fashion show along with Chinese Gardens luncheon and a Mrspice Thing marionette play at Hood College.
A slide of mud rocks and trees blocked the Thomas subdivision of the Western Maryland Railway near the Maryland West Virginia border about 20 miles southwest of Cumberland. Heavy rains were blamed for the slide and trains were expected to pass by morning.
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