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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1956

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3

Great Squuthie But Ptg and Mig Co Ad Notice

A fragmented postal and circulation notice from March 20 1956 appears with references to addresses in Prout MO and Frederick MD. It includes mentions of mail absence actions and carrier months fees and an Audit Bureau of Circulations imprint. The garbled text notes second class matter status and publication date.

Great Squthe PTG. & Mig. CO Mert Court St Prout MO Frederick, Md St Bloath A.W. BY Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Press Exhus Fred Nck

Vernal Equinox Marks Official Arrival Of Spring

Scientists at Hayden Planetarium in New York declare the vernal equinox occurs today at 10 22 a m signaling spring after a harsh winter. A detached iceberg heads toward Atlantic shipping as modern nav aids improve safety amid icy north sea lanes. A marriage license is issued in Gettysburg PA to Dwight Cregger and Genevieve Kathryn Taylor.

Hayden Planearum American Museum of Natural History New York U. S. Coast Guard North Sea Europe Clerk of Courts Gettysburg Arnold Dwight Cregger Dickerson Luther H. Cregger Emmitsburg Genevieve Kathryn Taylor Richard A. Taylor RFD 1 Aspers

Extension of Frederick city limits passes House vote

In the Maryland House last night the bill extending Frederick city limits was approved after amendments. Property not benefiting from water or neighborhoods will not be taxed. At Woman's College chapel exercises President Apple announced a successful move to increase endowment. The Maryland Brick and Supply Company organized its board with Schildknecht as president and manager and a new brick plant planned to be in operation by June 15.

Frederick City Anders House of Delegates Woman's College Apple Raisine Ian Aera Ys Margaret, Hood Frederick Pape Gon Amos McKalg Maryland Brick and Supply Company Calvin E. Schildknecht Harmon L. Gaver Grayson H. Staley Emory L. Coblentz Lewistown W. 5 Woman's Society of Christian Service W. SC Lafayette Wastler Charles Michael Wast‘ler Norman Ramshure Russell Frushour Pauline Stull Albert i Powell Luther Martin William Taylor Red Cross Powell Henry Eaton Green Pruset Miss Dorothy Strong Leonard Theological College Aiica Harry Lohe Mere Luther Martin el Green Pauline Stall

Flood damage prompts governor praise and detours abound

Gov Harry W Nice inspect flood damage at Point of Rocks and comments on relief. The Potomac bridge remains largely washed away as the crest nears past Johnstown flood levels. South and Southwest auto traffic diverted via Williamsport while Brunswick bridge damage is assessed. Potomac falling rapidly Harpers Ferry reports 35 feet to 17 feet. Warnings urge residents to boil and treat drinking water.

Harry W. Nice Potomac River Johnstown Willamsaburg Brunswick Washington Williamsport Billimore and Ohie Potomac Harpers Ferry Aaver Cousty Health Wow

Sunday in New England Church Bells Move Reader

A New England Sunday morning scene in a Lewistown hotel. The author recalls church bells, white picturesque gabled churches, and a peaceful congregation with memories of absent friends. He notes simple sermons, counterpoint singing, and a rare sense of peace in an American church setting.

Kelmways Morris Hal Boyie New York New England Otres Ee Pelt South

British report backs priority of national security over individual rights

Washington commentary notes Britain’s conference endorses keeping sources confidential and tilting balance toward state security in screening government staff. It parallels US practices amid debates on due process and subversion laws, mentioning Coast Guard case and higher court rulings.

David Lawrence Washington Great Britain England Europe United States Pri Couns Eillors Burgess MacLean British Foreign Office Britain America Ot. Meanleim Francis Walter House Committee On un-American Activities Supreme Court of the Ute Secretary of Defense U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals San Francisco U.S. Coast Guard Ner Aka ‘Tribune, Inc

Red Cross Launches House-To-House Campaign in Frederick

Frederick city begins its annual Red Cross membership drive with a house to house canvass led by co chairs Mrs. Victor S. Palmer and Mrs. William F. Reynolds. Posters and a corps of Boy Scout Troop 276 and Senior Girl Scout Troop members assist, aiming to finish before month end.

Red Cross Frederick City Frederick County American Red Cross Victor S. Palmer East Third Street William F. Reynolds Fairview Avenue Palmer Boy Scout Troop 276 Casper Betson Allen Maurer Sam Stauffer Lewis Fagan James Wright Jack Mercer Larry Mercer Frank Hill Colored Thomas Glass Brenda Fagan Patsy Reynolds Elizabeth Conley Linda Stup Sandra Zimmerman Martha Atkinson Martha Haugh Patsy Kent

Rate Hike Would Cost Average Person About 10 Cents A Month

A proposed bill to raise postal rates in Congress would likely add about ten cents monthly for Frederick residents, per Postmaster James A. Grove. First class would rise from three to four cents per ounce, air mail from six to seven cents, with third class up 29 percent and an overall average rise near 17 percent.

Congress Frederick James A. Grove Postmaster Grove Fred Erick Summerfield Post Office Pass Orice Postal Savings

Good Business To Check Your Social Security Record

King urges all people covered by the social security law to check their earnings records at least every three or four years. If any wages or self employment income are missing, contact the local social security district office to have the account corrected. 1955 earnings data won’t be posted until mid 1956, and the office at 74 West Washington Street, Hagerstown, offers a postcard form to obtain past earnings records.

King Hagerstown Social Security District Social Security Washington Street

Lamar-Fuqua wedding announced in Frederick

Mrs. Viola Lamar of Frederick announces the marriage of her son Charles E to Thelma E Fuqua of Hagerstown on Saturday March 17 at 3 30 in Frederick. Rev Thomas Morgan performed the ring ceremony. They will reside in the Coffina Apartments Hagerstown after their honeymoon.

Lamar—Fuqua Viola Lamar Frederick Charles E Thelma E. Fuqua Hagerstown Thomas Morgan Coffina

Salvation Army kettles raise 2.45 this Christmas

Harry E. Powell in charge reports the Salvation Army unit collected 2.45 in its kettle street drive this Christmas and 10143 from all sources in 1955. Eden says he will host a "little summit" with Soviet Premier Bulganin and Communist Party leaders during Khrushchev's visit to Britain next month.

Harry E. Powell Salvation Army Kettle Street London WKS Eden Bulganin Communist Party Bors Khrushchet Britain

Nehru Attacks Two Pacts in Parliament

Prime Minister Nehru delivered a sharp attack on the SEATO and Baghdad Pacts in Parliament. He announced formal protests to SEATO over Kashmir mentions and said Western ministers’ visits failed to soften India’s stance toward Western military alliances.

New Delhi India Nehru SEATO Baghdad West Kashmir Stato Council Karachi U. S&s State Dulles Selwyn Lloyd Christian Pineau Communist Party Congress

How They Voted On Farm Price Support Amendments

Washington report details three Senate roll calls on farm price supports. The Humphrey Young set aside plan passed 50s to 40s with Democrats for and several Republicans against. A Holland soil bank denial amendment followed a 46 40 vote with party splits. Kerr Georgia amendment moved to ensure government support price for purchases by the Agriculture Department with party lines noted.

Washington Senate Delaware Frear Maryland Beall Butler Williams Sen Holland D-Flate Soil Bank Agriculture Department Republica

Youth Night Highlighted by Pomona Grange Session

Frederick County Pomona Grange held a youth night at Carroll Manor Grange Hall Adams to wean in 125 attendees. Officers listed include Master James Stup Ballenger and Lecturer Mary Louise Remsberg. Guests from multiple counties attended and a program featured music poetry and a fashion show with slides Keep Maryland Beautiful. A regular meeting is set for May 5 at Emmitsburg.

Frederick County Potmona Grange Carroll Manor Adamstowe James Stup Ballenger Arthur Roderick Singanore Mary Louise Remsberg George Lakin Jefferson Joe Moser Thurmont Jack Lakin Russell Brunner Middletown Valley Frances R. Darmer Bernard Welty Emmitsburg Ceres Betty Albaugh Singapore Patoon Pomona Frederick Frederick Coun Ity Pomona Grange Harford County St. Mary's Church Emnorton Sarah Ring Ballenger Grange Sylvia Charlotte Stiles New Market Grange Leroy Valentine Lois Hildebrand Doris Gorton Thurmont Grange Sylvia Fraley Edward Duncan Clarence Eaves Glade Valley Carroll Manor Grange Charlotte Remsberg Diana Thomas Mary Alice Cissell Jo Ann Cissell Elizabeth Ausherman Donta Campbell Tr Nemationion Clark Maryland

March community notices from Creagerstown and Johnsville

Local items report Rev. Boyer and Good Shepherd choir visiting Creagerstown March 1, birthdays and church events, a cemetery trustees meeting March 25, and a parish baseball meeting. Johnsville 4-H Club demo on furniture arrangement March 15 with Bake sale planned May 12, skating party April 19, along with hospital treatment updates for Hagerstown and other towns.

Creagerstown KR. H. Grinder Toarmont Carroll L. Boyer Good Shepherd Church Frederick Johnsville Betsy J. Lovington Marianna Hahn Barbara Zelma Holtzople Alice Ievner

Local residents enter or recover at Frederick Memorial Hospital

Among the sick are Mrs. Arthur Stull of 197 West South Street who is under observation at University Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs. Pauline Koontz of East Seventh Street rests comfortably at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a fractured right shoulder from a rug fall at work. Mrs. Frank Keller of Washington Street Middletown was admitted Saturday night for observation and treatment. Mrs. Edith L. Derry of 122 West South Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital for surgery. Mrs. Robert Abrecht of 111 East Third Street underwent surgery after Sunday admission and is recovering well. Mr. Paul A. Zimmerman of Monrovia is confined at home in New Market with a virus. Mr. Charles William Simons of Sljamsville entered the hospital last Monday, had surgery Wednesday, and is progressing as expected.

Pauline R. Koontz East Seventh Street Frederick Memorial Frank D. Keller Washington Street Middletown Frederick Memorial Hospital Edith L. Derry West South Street Robert Abrecht East Third Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Abrecht Paul A. Zimmerman Monrovia New Market Charles William Bill) Simmons Sljamsville Donald Easton Stephen Stanley New Cumberland Harry Carmack North Market Street Easton Sears-Roebuck Harrisburg Frances Kling Walnut Street Routzahn Anita Jean Helen Miss Helen G. Chetz This City Baltimore City Lan Donald Darkis Hagerstown

Open house honors 40th wedding anniversary in Union Bridge

A surprise open house was held at the Fireman's Social Hall Union Bridge for Mr and Mrs Herbert Ecker marking their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple married February 7 1916 at the bride's Wakefield home. They have four daughters and six grandchildren.

Union Bridge Herbert Ecker Herbert E. Ecker David and Eiizabeth Ecker Julia E. Dickensheets Daniel Sarah Dickensheets L. F. Murray Wakefield

Employment Security Board Head Speaks Here

The board head discusses overpayments totaling a quarter of a million dollars and another quarter due, citing staff training gaps and errors by claimants and employers. An education program and post card reforms were proposed to simplify processing and curb unjust payments. Senator Ramsburg and local officials attended the session in Frederick.

Kimble James Philips Employment Security Board Frederick County Willam Schildknecht Raymond C. Brec Armacsos Association John R. Fitzpatrick Malcolm McCardell Nevin T. R. Waskey Allen Sherald Mayetta Hershberger Frederick

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