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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1956
Page
2
Local notices and subscription ads predominate in a reprint like page from a Frederick Maryland edition. It lists subscription rates and statements about the Associated Press usage and postal details for the paper.
The Red Cross conducts three first aid courses standard advanced and junior to promote emergency care and accident prevention. In the past year 146 members earned certificates across workplaces Fort Detrick schools and various local groups, with 308 juniors and a total of 467 certificates issued in all categories.
Albert E. Forster of Hercules Powder Company warned against neglecting arts amid lagging cultural development. He urged greater industry support for education, scholarships, fellowships, and endowments, stressing that trained youth are the nation’s most important raw material for future leadership. Spring banquet notes and a Marine sergeant’s Japan orders follow.
Fifty years ago on March 17 readers learned bids were opened for City Opera improvements with the low bid of 14000 from Charles A Poole. The board may alter plans to cut costs and consult the architect. otherwise the project likely will not proceed. A new property assessment ordinance passed. Mr William Thomas near Harmony Grove reported a horse blanket fire from a cigar. it burned holes before being extinguished in town. The Circuit Court Clerk's office underwent renovation, with dusted records and whitewashed walls. Belles Lettres Society debated whether the school is a better moral agent than the jail with the affirmative winning. Delegate Luckeys bill for Monoctacy battlefield monument funding was favorably reported in the House.
Twenty years ago in Frederick on March 17 1536 electric clocks across town halted for about 25 minutes when a mechanics defect at the Williamsport power house caused a power outage. The disruption affected workers heading to jobs and daily routines. Col Amos W Woodcock president of St Johns College Annapolis and former prostitution commissioner spoke at the Kiwanis meeting about academic freedom. A deer sighting near Catectic Furnace was noted by William Renner caretaker at the Eichey property. The M J Grove Lime Company won a contract to construct Mabited and surface course on 2.06 miles of Pingertoart-Arhene road for STink bid.
Calvary Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service plans a social evening for members and friends on April 16 at 7 30 p.m. in the parish hall featuring slides of Europe by Mrs Hammond Clary. April 4 meeting will study the American Indian with book reviews and movies, luncheon at noon. June 13 bazaar on church lawn.
At the Middletown Valley Grange meeting officers were installed including Master Ifert and Overseer Barker. A program featured a spring poem read by Dorothy Huffer and a Brunner father son skit, plus a Hawaii trip movie by J Vernon Coblentz. A rummage sale was announced for March 4 in Frederick and members were urged to contribute at the March 2 meeting.
President Eisenhower publicly backs Vice President Nixon for a 1956 running mate as New Hampshire ballots show strong Republican support. Eisenhower’s confidence stems from Nixon’s familiarity with his policies and a growing Republican backing amid criticisms, with party unity seen as essential for reelection.
Farmers and Maryland residents urged port expansion and trade programs at a Buckeystown meeting led by Harry Kanode. Discussion covered financing options for Baltimore Port, university study on markets abroad, school board nominations, and port benefits for Maryland. Miss Blanche Eyler attended as guest. refreshments were served. Next meeting set for April 11 at Frederick home of Mr. and Mrs. William Howard.
Spring signs as tryouts near. Young players must submit applications with parent signatures to Frederick High School next Saturday from 2 to 4 pm for numbers and tryouts. American League hopefuls feature Frederick residents at the high school grounds, while National League hopefuls use Staley Park on Motfer Avenue.
Senator Ramsburg addressed the Republican Women’s Federation at Woodsboro Elementary School on unity and cooperation. He announced an open meeting at Winchester Hall on April 25 to discuss the proposed Public Health Center. Mrs Gail Catshall hosted the program after a covered dish supper. Youthful musicians Joan Smith Tommy Powell Randolph Kramer performed. President Hilda Croghan announced a benefit card party at the Hotel Frederick on April 16 and the federation’s next meeting on May 9.
Headquarters Second Army Fort Meade issues orders activating the 302nd Signal Bn Constr Medical Detachment effective February 7. Lt Col James E Bartgis Jr commands the unit, listing one officer one sergeant first class two sergeants two corporals and vacancies to be filled from trainees finishing six months active duty training under AFRA 1955 and from veterans joining the reserve unit.
Union Bridge community Easter sunrise service will be held Sunday April 1 at 6 a m in the Union Bridge Church of the Brethren with Dr Abdel Rose Wentz of Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary as speaker. Mrs Ronald Welton of Union Bridge announces the birth of daughter Brenda Evan at Frederick Memorial Hospital last Wednesday.
Bets Mr and Mrs Theodore Leng of Keymar spent weekend with Rev and Mrs Edouard Taylor of Harrisonburg Virginia the former pastor of Mr Tabor Reformed Rocky Ridge and Trinity Reformed Thurmont. Harold Bollinger and family of Rocky Ridge visited Flohr and Long families in Keymar. Ralph Eno born to Ralph and Janet Newcomer Langley Park Madison Walkersville. Nola Theiss Urbana visiting daughter Clyde Nichols Portsmouth Virginia. B F Bowings Adamstown to celebrate 53rd wedding anniversary. A R Reed Whippoorwill Hollow near New Market birthday today.
Klamsville Homemakers hear Mrs. Lerner on kitchen work simplification and comfort. Delegates to County Council include Mrs. Lerner and Mrs. Swomley. April meeting to be at Mrs. Ryland Houston’s home. Brunswick club discusses work simplification and energy conservation with a film by Miss Hood. world conference to be held in Ceylon.
Friday's incidents include several pedestrians and drivers injured in falls and auto crashes near Barnesville and Lisbon. Joseph R. Robinson, 24, of Germantown, treated for facial contusions after a crash into a telephone pole. Raymond F. Bucko, 17, from Munhall Pa, treated for back injuries after a Lisbon area crash. Edward W. Dorsey, 68, of West Patrick Street, suffered a fractured arm from a fall on a slippery sidewalk. Mrs Pearl Hendrickson Urbana died after a fall. Roberta Lindsey of Liberty Town fractured shoulder. plus local church meeting notes and a note about Japan's birth rate decline.
The Veterans Administration Center in Martinsburg West Virginia will host Hospital Day on Sunday May 20. The event features center tours open wards and a volunteer recognition ceremony. The March VAYS meeting covered planning for intermediate patients and tenth anniversary observances with W. E. Finnegan and Dr L C Davis guiding the program.
Mrs Lottie B King widow of David King died in Baltimore at 10 15 p m after a ten day illness aged 76 She was daughter of Francis M and Martha Coblentz Zimmerman and member of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church Jefferson Surviving daughters Mrs Van Carter Pasadena and Mrs Guy L Anders Frederick city eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren She was last of her immediate family Funeral at 2 pm Monday at funeral home 106 East Church Street Interment in St Pauls Lutheran Cemetery Jefferson Memorial contributions requested Flower omit Also Frederick Art Club meeting featured slides from the Philadelphia Museum on The Hudson River School Presented by Mrs Meredith Mackley and Miss Hattie M Willett with reports on Contemporary Art and Woodwork of the Northwest Remarks on American painters independence and regional influence The club nominated a committee for upcoming meeting and prepared a book donation to C Burr Artz Library Refreshments served Next meeting set for April 5 at Mrs Phiel Airview Middletown
Miss G Viela Stocksdale 79 died in her sleep at sister's Thurmont home after long service as church organist. Linwood D Proctor 70 died at University Hospital Baltimore after illness. survivors listed. services at Bealls Chapel Dickerson with interment in church cemetery.
Miss Patricia Ramsburg of RFD 6 is recovering after goiter surgery Friday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Floyd Warrenfeltz of RFD 2 Myersville remained critical at Hagerstown Hospital with a fractured skull after a Thursday crash west of Wolfsville. Gary Eugene Lee, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Lee Jr near Urbana, returned home Friday after tonsillectomy at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is progressing satisfactorily.
The Red Cross Home Nursing Service aims to teach simple home nursing to those in need through public donations during the annual drive. Courses have been held in city and county schools by Home Economics teachers, with plans to expand as more qualified volunteer instructors are recruited. Hospital notes report local discharges and treatments, including Mary C. Morgan and James R. Spizzo, with Mildred Morelock and Ralph Cartaendaiier treated for wrist fracture.
Hood College Marionnettes perform Mary Chase comedy fantasy Mrs McThing in Brodbeck Hall as part of Dad's Daughter weekend. The two act play features Charlotte Moran as Howay Larue and Elizabeth Zimmerman as Mrs Larue with a cast including Joyce Evang and others. Sets by Jack Davis praised and critics note strong performances and witty fantasy elements.
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