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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1955
Page
2
The page shows a historic Frederick Maryland newspaper masthead dated Monday March 21 1955. It lists a publication name possibly The News, pricing for subscriptions, and postal information indicating second class mailing and printing details.
Arrival of spring reflects renewal despite world ills. Deeds recorded show Edward P Longs sale of 40812 acres in Emmitsburg district for about 17000, Reno Harp Jr to Bernard Fraley house at 22 North Wisner near 4000. Private Hoffman assigned to F Company 506th Air Training at Fort Jackson. Fire in Waldorf woodshed kills two tobacco workers.
Two brick dwellings on East Patrick street in course of erection by Lilyd C Culler for Samuel E Winebrewer were gutted by fire last evening. Firemen prevented a major disaster. Incendiary origin suspected. lawn tennis club organized at Citizens Bank Building with officers elected. Frederick City.
A radio ordinance to outlaw reasonably preventable electrical interference passed 4-1 by the Board of Aldermen. Dr Ira J McCurdy of the Frederick Athletic Field Association seeks to sell McCurdy Field to the city for 85000. Charlie Keller a University of Maryland rookie outfielder is praised by Coach Burt Shipley as a fine player in the Hack Wilson mold. Dorothy Dutrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Tintrow of this city is elected advertising manager of Hood College yearbook. Mr and Mrs Saving Weil return from a Florida wedding trip and reside at Vindobone Braddock Heights.
Leaders and assistants of Frederick Association of Girl Scouts were honored at the Maryland State School residence of Mrs. Ignatius Bjorlee. Retiring president Mrs. Joseph Vena recognized new members since February 1954 and several leaders received five or ten year service pins. Miss Betty Bolger directed color guard and tea refreshments featured a St Patrick theme with yellow daisies and greenery.
Among The Sick Mr Alvie E Myers of 317 West Seventh street entered University of Maryland Hospital on Sunday for observation and treatment. Little Treava Hengst eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Hengst of East Patrick street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for surgery on Tuesday. Mrs James Appleby of North Market street has been a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital since March 12 with fair condition. Mrs Raymond Slaley of Warnersville is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital admitted Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Arthur L Rhoads announce the birth of son Thomas John on March 11 in Alameda Baltimore. Frederick C Mantei and former Miss Bert Morgan announce birth of daughter Luis Rochelle on March 9 at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Luther Stacz and spouse celebrate 49th wedding anniversary. Jim McDonald, traded from the New York Yankees, pitched five scoreless innings for the Orioles as they beat the Kansas City Athletics 3 2. Sam Rogovin relieved in the final four. details reflect a spring exhibition. Exercise Roundup in Austria includes Alvi Nusbaum Jr whose parents reside in Frederick Maryland.
Hood College hosts Religious Emphasis Week March 23 27 themed Liberal Arts A Window To Faith culminating with Coffman Chapel dedication next Sunday Dr Leonard Edinwood speaks Religion in the Arts March 23 at 1135 AM in Brodbeck Hall followed by Dr Ellinwood a religious scholar and Episcopal deacon Johns Hopkins chemist Donald H Andrews speaks about Atoms and Faith March 24 1140 AM in Brodbeck Hall a coffee hour and discussion follow in Meyran Drawing Room Public notices invite all to attend and note committee chairs and sponsors of the annual Interfaith Council event
Glasgow keyed up for the six week Billy Graham evangelistic crusade opening at Kelvin Hall. Police coordinate traffic as buses flood into the city from a blizzard damaged area and Graham prays with Scottish sponsors amid unannounced church visits.
Frederick DeMolay members planted 3000 white and Scotch pines at Norris C Shane farm Urbana under State Forester Karnig. Chapter leaders Carroll Zimmerman Bilton Creager Tommy Littleton and others attended. Sunday activities included church service and a basketball victory over Hagerstown and Carroll county teams. A Western Maryland DeMolay title dispute with Cumberland looms. FBI Night planned March 22 at Masone Temple. Charges filed against two men for contributing to delinquency of a minor involve a 15-year-old Frederick girl.
A square and round dance will be held on March 22 from 8.90 to 11.50 pm in the Thurmont High School auditorium. This event is sponsored by the Creagerstown Girls and Boss 4-H Clubs.
Major John W Lakin USAF spoke at the Exchange Club dinner on the Air Force Academy, emphasizing academy leadership, three dimensional warfare, and the academy’s history. He noted the future Colorado Springs site, temporary quarters near Denver, and a first class of 300 from 6006 nominees and Medal of Honor families. Graduates will become Second Lieutenants with flying training mandatory.
Dr John C Bowers of Catonsville was honored at a testimonial dinner by Palestine Lodge No 189 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Catonsville. The joint George Washington birthday event took place at Catonsville Methodist church with family and Masons from other lodges in the state attending.
In a Peoples Court session before Magistrate H Reese Shoe maker Jr collateral forfeitures dominated. William Hanley of Frederick forfeited 25.80 for intoxication as charged by Officer Norman Trump. Others, including motorists on U S 240 and U S 40, faced fines ranging from 11.45 to 56.45 for speeding and improper passing. Troopers Bowser Plume and R C Dishone issued most charges.
Cortez Peters of Washington, a noted speed typist, demonstrated typing this morning at Frederick High School and Lincoln High. Peters holds world records for accuracy with an hour's operation on the manual typewriter and on a portable machine.
Norma Dean Youne and A C Donald Freed wed at Linganore Methodist Church Unionville Pa in a ceremony led by Rev Roger Burtner and Rev Kenneth Tyson. The bride wore white lace nylon net over satin with seed pearl headband. Attendants included Oneida Albaugh and Peggy Bauer. A reception followed at the church social room with guests from multiple states. The couple plans a wedding trip via Roswell New Mexico where the groom is stationed with the U S Air Corps.
A large crowd attended the Palmer Acres Holstein dispersal at Olney on Saturday. Seventy head sold including forty registered animals and thirty grades. A four-year-old registered cow brought 570 dollars and a trade cow 410. Twenty-three head topped 300. An eight-month-old heifer calf brought 255. The sale total was 17 152.50 with an average of 244 30 including many under one year. Managed by A Doto Remsburg of Jefferson Auctioneers Emmett Bowlus and David C Poole.
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