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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1956
Page
3
A jumble of birthdays, historic events, and birthdates from George Clymer to U.S. senators and corporate leaders is presented, with notes on West Point's founding, a Russian aid voyage, and a Surrenders era quote, plus a Maryland arson case involving Savage youths.
Fire Chief Lewis S. Redmond of Savage sent three visitors home early after a late return from a fire near Laurel Raceway. The incident involved his daughter and a 15 year old friend, with the key event occurring the previous Thursday at the Hutchison property.
A grand jury declined to indict Mr and Mrs Howard of Cockeysville in a dispute over school integration. The Howards refused to send their children to schools that admitted both white and Negro students. Judge Gentrum noted no prosecution is planned and the case highlights resistance to integration in Baltimore County. Initiation and Bethel No 2 activities are also reported with meetings and plans for visitation and fundraising.
The Frederick Roller Club of the Frederick Roller Rink on Highland Street, organized February 1955 by James A. Rice and owners A. Irvin Renn and John Best, reports 44 members. The Fidelis Bible Class met March 13 at Mrs May Keyser’s home with 18 members, voting to move to the first Wednesday each month and planning an Easter sale.
The ad promotes Peoples Finance Co offering easy loans and friendly service. It describes a large corner lot in Thurmont Maryland with a modern two bath dwelling, hot water heating, hardwood floors, and nice condition. Annual rent about 1400 dollars. price 12000 dollars. Includes semidetached 6 room dwelling with 2 baths and potential for two families. Garage and contact Noah E. Cramer & Son Realtors Frederick Maryland.
An extensive sale notice advertises properties near Frederick City including a 170 acre Washington market dairy farm with mansion and stanchion barn, a 44 acre dairy farm with 16 stanchions, brick mansion, and tenant house, all in modern condition. Immediate possession and financing options offered by agents Paul G. Morgan and Wilbur C. Hargett.
Frederick County listings show brick ramblers and duplexes with full basements, prices from 4 000 to 18 000, including new homes 3 bedrooms and country properties. Agents Tony Cincotta and the office advertise long term arrangements and veteran purchasing guidance.
A sales notice from Brosius Homes Corp offers Brigadoon style homes with low heating costs and easy ownership. Terms include $11,900 price with $250 down or $950 to $930 cash down, monthly payments stated with tax and fees included, and eligibility for veterans. The ad mentions city water service and affordable monthly rates for earners of $34 per week or more.
Gilmore R Flatt Jr offers a modern masonry dwelling with four rooms and bath, oil heat, hardwood floors, and immediate possession. Listings include multiple brick and frame homes, with prices from 3000 to 8500, financing options, and locations around Market Street and West 7th Street. Names Keeler and Koogle appear as agents or dealers, with various property details and terms.
Used Buick lineup advertised by Ideal Garage Co Inc listing models from 1950 to 1955 with colors Dynaflow radios heaters and tires. It markets several Buick Super Riviera and Special models including 1954 1953 1951 and 1950 variants with power steering radio heater and green or black finishes.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a real estate/auction style item listing individuals such as Cam Emmer R. Bowlus and Raymond L. Eelly, with addresses in Missouri. Mention includes a cement basement, church location, and a realtor reference.
Mercer and Sons advertise multiple properties including 1.8 room brick dwelling priced at 8000 and 6 room brick homes with steam heat at 16508.60, 5 room modern bungalow on large lot with car garage at 10500, and a 6 room brick apartment with metal roof. Also mentions Pythian Castle Building contact and salesmen Paul Maghe and office phone MO 33761.
R L Zentz listing describes a 36 acre farm along the Monocacy River with frontage, nearby fishing, boating, and duck shooting. Includes a two story home with electric and phone, orchard, good bottom land, 10 000 dollar price per acre for dairy land, and a ready-to-build area for summer cottages or a sportsman's camp. Immediate possession offered through Strout Realty Taneytown MD 5301.
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