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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1956
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows a dated line reading Tuesday March 13 with references to a spa system price. Readable facts are minimal. details about event, location, or proper names are unavailable.
The American Optical Company announced it has optioned 15 acres near the city airport for a new factory to supplement eight domestic and two Canadian plants. About 250 employees to start, with potential expansion, bringing stable nondefense industry employment to Frederick and a warm local welcome to officials.
Marshall Flannery received a suspended sentence as details of the case against Preston Moore at Lizecols apartments were discussed. the court ordered 33 weekly support, with attorney Sherman F. P. Bowers counsel. James Austin Fraley faced a not guilty plea for exceeding 3% on U S 240.
Miss Louise Elaine Spickler daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Spickler RFD 4 Magerstown and Myron Lee Draper son of Mr and Mrs Norman Draper RFD 72 Myersville were married Friday evening at 7 30 in St Pauls Evangelical United Brethren church Hagerstown with Rev Dr F Berry Phummer officiating. The ceremony featured burning tapers and white min ed flowers. Reception followed in the church parlor and a trip to Florida then they will reside in Dundalk. The bride a Howe verstown High School graduate and the groom a Middletown High School alumnus served in the Maryland State Police.
Fifty years ago on March 13, 1556 fifty turnips were collected for distribution to the city poor at the market house. A reported negro murderer who escaped Baltimore county jail was being sought. The Women's Christian Union program featured readings and recitations by local members. A female Christian workers quartet performed with mandolins banjo and guitar. The South Frederick Literary Society debated electricity versus steam with the negative side winning two to one.
Twenty years ago in Broad Run Circuit Court a jury began trial for three parents charged with failing to send their children to school under compulsory attendance law. The case arose from refusals by some Broad Run parents to send their children to Middletown school. EMOGY F. SLIFER. MIDDLE TOWER, bestewe.
Washington dispatch by David Lawrence notes seven doubtful states could flip the 1956 race, risking loss of 120 electoral votes and shrinking Eisenhower's path to a 270 majority. The piece cites southern segregation tensions, shifts in Missouri Maryland Illinois and Pennsylvania, plus New York as trouble points.
The Zanta Club hosted its fourth annual Spring Fashion Show at the Framers Scott Key Hotel Maundley evening. Thirty to forty costumes displayed from wool suits to casual ensembles with period costumes modeled by three Zontians. proceeds fund Towson State Teachers College scholarship and local civic projects.
A Farm Emergency Civil Defense Committee delegation from New Market met Mayor John A. Derr and Frederick County Commissioners to propose rural civil defense measures. They outlined federal rural CD plans, a 30 acre evacuee site, and a 25 member national advisory panel with a rural focus. The council would include local groups such as fire companies and Fort Detrick reps. The commissioners deferred action, opting to discuss further later, with cautions to educate the public to avoid panic.
Members of the Advisory Board of the Maryland Automobile Club met at the Francis Scott Key Hotel for a luncheon. Leonard E. Kolmer outlined club growth and a World Travel Agency program to aid members abroad. Local leaders, including Edward F. Holter and Don ald B. fice, supported driver training funding in public high schools.
A baby named Sean Lee Edwis was born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thomas at their home 713 Dill Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Stull of 4038 Cedardale Road Baltimore announce a marriage, Stull is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Stull of Walkersville. George Mert, longtime resident of Braddock Heights, is mentioned in local notices. Mrs. Marts Beall spent the week.
A patient was admitted Monday to the hospital on West Fifth Street in Baltimore for the weeks of Maryland.
Emil Rieve, president of the Textile Workers Union, announces retirement after leading the union since its founding in 1959. He cites wanting to make way for younger leadership and a smoother transition for the union.
The two hour variety review features Evelyn K White Studio dancers Tom Bekson and Dave Hess in a script with Deas Martin and Jerry Lewis. A womanless wedding scene stars James A Grove and Keo Barecord with Aunt Fanny and Uncle Henry, as Will Tremblin’s wedding unfolds. High school girls chorus performs songs while the full cast donates proceeds to the Health Department for child car examinations. Tickets at Peoples Service Drug Store and at the door.
Alvin G. Quinn reports on the Frederick County Red Cross Water Safety Service, noting 367 applicants for Learn To Swim across Brunswick Fort Detrick and Frederick with multiple pools and instructors certified. Tax refunds progress from Maryland and DC filings. birthdays and Atlantic Fleet anniversary items follow.
NAMED PRINCESS Miss Carol Prior Holzapfel daughter of Mr and Mrs William Mc Holzapfel of this city is chosen as one of four Horticultural Princesses for the Queen Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival to be held April 26 27 in Winchester Virginia representing the Maryland State Horticultural Society She attends Pembroke College Brown University serves as president of the dormitory Honor Council and Freshman Class Executive Council Her debut was in Hagerstown last Christmas season Other named princesses include Joan Watson of Staunton Susanne Miller of Martinsburg and Beatrice Edwards of Chambersburg
George P. Mahoney, Democratic candidate for the U S Senate, spoke to about 150 people in Frederick County on a Western Maryland tour. He argued farmers and small businessmen have suffered since Republicans gained power and said he would seek public views before taking positions on major Senate issues.
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