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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1955
Page
2
The newspaper lists Frederick Maryland publication details including subscription rates, mailing info, and printer credits. It notes prices for monthly and yearly subscriptions and provides address and circulation bureau mentions.
The American Toy Fair in New York showcases a mechanical flying bird powered by rubber bands and a nose crank. Maj. William Sears, an Army engineer, designed the ornithopter during Korea service, inspired by birds in flight. future plans include wing-flapping butterflies bats and more insect and bird designs for the Christmas season.
Miriam F Bolduan asks if trustees must voice public opinion to the School Board and whether boards must discuss residents concerns before school policy. She cites grade retention worries and calls for an elected School Board in Frederick County, urging clear legal guidance.
Exhibition baseball games feature Washington vs Boston Cincinnati vs Chicago Cleveland vs Detroit Philadelphia vs St Louis New York vs Kansas City Brooklyn vs Milwaukee tonight. The Women’s Democratic Club meeting begins at eight at Mrs. Lee Fisher’s home with county Commissioner Mehl Ramsburg leading a discussion on elected and appointed school boards.
Lt Gen John W Leonard USA now based in San Antonio was honored by President Eisenhower who organized the Society of the Rematen Bridgehead at the White House. Leonard received a membership certificate on behalf of all officers and men of the Seventh Armored Division for their Rhine crossing victory. He previously lived in Frederick and served as an instructor with the First Regiment Maryland National Guard before World War I.
Patsy And Wilbur Whittington, daughter of Mr and Mrs Whittington, and Warren Young Jr, son of Mr and Mrs Warren Young Sr, were married in a double ring ceremony at Grave Evangelical and Retommed Church. The Rev. Raymond G Wilhelm officiated. The bride wore a light blue flannel suit with white rosebuds. maid of honor Nancy Droneburg wore beige linen. Best man was Charles Elworthy. A small reception followed. the couple will reside at 114 East Third Street.
Fifty years ago items from the Cananins of the News describe a noon report on river levels rising from seven feet above low water at Point of Books. The Mongcney river is overflowing banks in several spots and rising, while the Willow Brook Mill property at the end of Opossumtown Pike was sold to Mr John West for 2000 dollars. The Junior Tram Association organized by friends sought to raise funds and establish a permanent body. Plans discussed for an evening studio event at Willi PES studio for a five evening festival. Obscure notes mention Market and Chapel streets, a Predera Obelestrat Police element, and a meeting related to church and civic matters. Potential future interest in events and holdings is hinted at.
Twenty years ago a fire incident near Catoctin Furnace burned a man named Lawrence Davis while a daughter and others were nearby. The report notes the blaze started by matches and details injuries and local response.
Guy Leslie Nusz died at his home 602 Wilson Place Wednesday at 3 30 pm after an illness. He was 69, longtime mold maker for Frederck Iron and Steel Company. Survived by wife Neva Catherine Stewart Nusz. children Capt Helen V MacNicol Fort Meade, Guy W Nusz this city, and Mrs Wilbur C Unershman Hagers Town. brother Ira G Muse Tem. Early life notes show ties to Calvary Methodist Church. Body rests at 6 Last Chargh Street Funeral Home. friends may call after 7 pm. Funeral services Saturday at Mount Ol. Church conducted by Bremson and San Funeral Directors.
Funeral services were held for John C Phune at C Q Fuss funeral home Sumestoun with burial at Pipe Creek. Others include J William Davis Enion Bridge, Louis Vincent Keyser of Frederick Street, Maurice Eugene Gartreff at Marvin Chapel, and Ruth Williams of Wamsville. Pallbearers and clergymen are listed. interments at Mount Oliver and nearby cemeteries.
The piece notes multiple hospital stays and convalescence at Memorial and Frederica hospitals. It lists patients including Milo resident and others at aged care facilities, with various periods of observation and confinement. It mentions local streets and addresses as locations tied to the health notices and describes ongoing care over the past weeks.
Washington columnist David Lawrence critiques a push to regulate stock tips and betting in public life. He notes how Congress, journalists, and broadcasters influence markets, questioning whether forecasting and tips should face bans while underscoring free speech and investors’ right to lose money. He cites Senate hearings on banking and market volatility to argue for measured inquiry over sensationalism.
Letters to London papers applaud Princess Margaret's reported plan to wed divorced commoner Peter Townsend. Amid public chatter, the 24 year old princess takes a brief break from royal duties, after a Caribbean tour, with Windsor and a West End dining night noted. Townsend, in Brussels as British air attaché, said he will return to work Monday and refused to discuss the romance.
Dr ML FE Robertson of New Windsor remains hospitalized at University Hospital Baltimore after surgery on Wednesday. He is reported slowly improving. Mr Flamer Singer of Trail Avenue is confined to his home. Miss Bonnie River shows marked improvement at Frederick Memorial Hospital after two weeks of rheumatic fever treatment.
Butler told reporters that Miss Mamie Eisenhower's health may determine whether the President runs again. He doubted Eisenhower would speak on the matter at yesterday's news conference. Washington word reports suggested her health was not strong, possibly influencing the decision. The White House declined to comment.
In Pusan Korea Adele Rickert a U S citizen held in a Communist prison declined further interviews with The Associated Press. She sent a handwritten note saying reporters shrank from risk and that she preferred not to discuss Red China or remaining Americans. Her note contrasted with coverage in other regions as officials described her as among the most brainwashed Americans released by authorities.
Religious sects in the South and the Dai Viet party in central Viet Nam face threats as nationalist Prime Minister Dinh Diem’s government cracks down. The move raises fears of wider instability amid political pressure.
Washington reports McCloy Chase National Bank chair says US economy grows stronger with allies while others rely on American markets. Senate Banking Committee hears Meloy and Eccles warn Western peers need US economic backing as stock prices dip on the New York Exchange.
Miss Ramona Frances Crowl daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard W Crowl Brunswick and Boy Norther Collier son of By and Mrs Boy Northet Collier Shelton Washington were married Friday evening at seven thirty in Bethany Lutheran church Brunswick Rev Ralph H Mouler officiated The bride wore a ballerina length white lace gown with lace bolero and short veil A matron of honor and maid of honor wore blue outfits Best man was Charles Higgins For Holabird Baltimore The couple reside at Liberty Parkway Baltimore The bride a Hood College graduate taught music at North Point Junior High School Baltimore The groom a Shelton High School and University of Washington graduate in sociology is stationed at Fort Law as part of the army
Rev and Mrs Francis E E Remberger of Gettysburg announce the birth of a son Abark ard born Tuesday at Annie E Warner Hospital. Rembergers are noted in the city and county, former Union Lutheran pastor and guest speaker here. Claude Moore Sr of Old Braddock left for Havana Cuba on work for Frederiekton and Steel Co. Liz Moore returns to work after illness. Claude Moore Sr Al Nay Sen and family details, Memphis and Tennessee postings, and various name checks appear amid scattered personal notices.
The Berney club held its annual banquet on Tuesday evening with 12 members present. A chicken dinner was served and secret sisters were revealed. names were drawn for the event year. The next meeting will be at Mrs Redhae’s home.
Financier Louis Wolfson told Ward & Co stockholders in Chicago he would either raise earnings or resign. The meeting drew 2,113 investors representing 173,125 shares. Similar sessions were held in Los Angeles San Francisco and Jacksonville with Detroit and New York meetings planned ahead of Ward directors’ election on April 22.
DAYTONA BEACH Fla Three rookie righthanders will start for the Orioles open the exhibition circuit here tomorrow against Cincinnati's Redlegs. Ryne Waren from the Birds San Antonio farm will be one. Duren and Adl Held and Bob Harrison from San Antonio are slated to pitch. Charlie Locke and Bill DiMer will be held in reserve.
Howard M. Fisher 63 of Pittsburgh traveling freight agent for Reading Rail road was found dead in his Fort Cumberland Hotel room. Medical examiner said natural causes. He checked in Tuesday night for a Tri State Traffic Club meeting. Fisher had been dead about 10 hours.
Harmans Grove Women’s Club led by Mrs Nevitt Dutrow discussed reading, shared book recommendations, and planned a library book-sharing project. A book teaser by Danebbat was presented, a white elephant sale occurred, and Miss Ethel H. Thomas demonstrated pattern alterations. Next meeting led by Mrs Leslie Burger and Mrs Clyde Koons, Friday afternoon, March at Mrs Howard Aldridge’s home.
A woman identified as Liarvbal Weares Shipe received five years probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of her newborn baby. Judge D A Cook sentenced her. she had admitted stifling the infant, born in December 1933, with the body kept in a suitcase for about 13 months.
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