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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1956
Page
2
A brief notice from Frederick Maryland dated Saturday March 24 reports local happenings and notable events. It lists community details and references residents and organizations in concise items typical of a small town newspaper page.
A 1956 Fred- erick Maryland letter warns against federal courts and liberal judges. It urges Americans to write to U S Congress to support a Southern Proclamation and defend the Constitution. Signed by Mrs Louise H Swartz of Frederick RFD 6 dated March 23.
The House faces renewed extension of emergency taxes from wartime policies, threatening to increase deficits if canceled. Officials warn ongoing federal expenditures in peacetime may demand new taxes, while state and local levies rise, fueling inflation.
Articles list several Frederick Memorial Hospital patient status updates including Mrs. Thomas Little and Mrs. Ruth Scarlett recuperating at home, plus Mr. Thomas Harrison in hospital since March 17. The page also prints Letters To The Editor arguing for Americans on guard and criticizing federal school integration policy.
The Opera House remodeling was approved by a 32 vote at a private mayor and aldermen meeting. Charles A. Poole awarded the contract for 12000 dollars, exclusive of decorating and other work. Some sought leases at 1500 dollars annually for five years. Cephas Bell Jr. injured in a coasting accident. Maryland Day celebrated by Frederick High with recitations and cadet drills.
Twenty years ago Middletown faces flood worry after heavy upstream rains though no new crest. Walter Beachley and rival George L. Doub vie for burgess at the annual Middletown nominating meeting to set April 6 election. Mr Glenn G Garber Jr. recovers from an appendectomy in Frederick. F Ross Myers Arthur W Myers George W Myers Julies Delphey and Chester Delphey attend Intercollegiate Wrestling at Washington and Lee University.
Dr Howard A Lane a prominent educator and former Detroit Police psychologist will speak at the Parkway School PTA meeting in Frederick High School auditorium on Thursday April 5 at 8 pm The event is open to the public Lane teaches early childhood and elementary education at New York University and has held roles at Wayne University Hamp ton Institute and various Michigan youth councils The talk centers on delinquency research and youth policy with Lane having served in multiple educational and civic committees across the state and nation
Heavy snow kept Elmer Wolfe School closed on Monday. Keysville Lutheran Church hosts a Lenten service at 7 45 p m with The Apocrypha. William H Spurrier Jr of Jackson Mass visited with family and accepts a position here. Mrs Carl Burrier retired from a trip to Lawton Ariz to visit daughter Mrs Jobo B Bush. Schell family to move near Quaker Church. Marie Bittery to occupy Schell apartment. Earl Wilhide and wife win 11 day Sarasota trip for poetry in Florida contest. Open house celebrated Mr and Mrs Herbert Ecker 40th wedding anniversary with 120 guests. Ecker-Dicken sheets marriage noted with four daughters and six grandchildren.
Frederick Memorial Hospital records list multiple births with parents from Knoxville Frederick Union Bridge Walkersville and other towns. Entries include dates Wednesday Thursday and names such as David Wayne Roxanne Irene Janet Lynn Melissa Ellen Coral Amelia and Beverly Gail.
Ijamsville team in the Maryland State League will hold a Sunday practice at two o clock at the Ijamsville diamond. Manager Robert Remus calls all players to attend and participate.
Senator Beall cited plans for a 1 000 nan near plant a 40 million glass company and a 25 million government building as signs of Western Maryland progress. He spoke in New York at the Maryland Society Founders Day, tracing the region’s history innovations and future growth including a 36 million railroad expansion and the area’s changing economy. He stressed the Maryland spirit and the state motto about regulating everything.
Judges for the United World Federalists essay contest sponsored by the local chapter include Dr. Andrew G. Truxal Hood College president Rev. Maurice D. Ashbury All Saints Episcopal Church pastor and R Ames Hendrickson from Hendrickson's Department Store. The contest closes June 22 with a prize of a trip to the United Nations or money. Entry blanks available at Hood College Frederick High School C Burr Artz Library Harold's Berger's North Market Street Peoples Drug Fort De Trick Officers Open Mess NCO Mess and Post Restaurant. A separate brief notes Terry Boyer eight from 304 South Jefferson Street was treated for a leg fracture after a fall at Frederick Roller Rink and released after xrays.
A housewarming held March 10 for Mrs Clyde Grimes at her Walkersville area home hosted by Mrs Joseph Fogle and Mrs Ronald Fogle. Guests shared gifts played games and enjoyed refreshments. Attending were many Grimes and Fogle family members plus friends. several gifts sent by others not present. John C Warfield of Frederick Motor Co attended Ford Merchandising School graduates reunion in Boca Raton Florida this week.
The Minnesota primaries show a split Democratic Party between Kefauver and Stevenson. Truman believes he can unite them and defeat Eisenhower, but primary votes rarely decide the convention. Labor and city bosses favor Stevenson, while Harriman may back Stevenson with Tamiment backing.
Frederick High School dramatics department and student council prepare a three act mystery comedy Finders Creepers to benefit the Maryland Association of Student Councils Convention. The April 4 performance under director Mrs. Anna May Hughes features a large actor list and will fund travel and event costs for about four hundred student leaders from over one hundred high schools.
David William Rife, 73, of Harrisonburg and Warren near Middletown, Va., died Friday in a Woodstock nursing home. Survived by his wife Barbara Idella Bryant Rife and three daughters Hattie Bush, Halsie Marshall, Gertrude Stanford. two sons Alfred W. and Norman B.. seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services Sunday at 3 p.m. in Reliance E. A. B. church, Strasburg, Rev. E. B. Caplinger officiating. burial in church cemetery.
Dr. Charles F. Kettering renowned engineer and inventor will speak to public high school principals of the state in Baltimore on April 12.
The funeral of Jesse Elsworth Wetze died Wednesday at his home 34% East Third Street was held Friday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home 8 East Patrick Street. Rev. W Merval Weaver led services. Casket bearers included Kenneth W. Fox Laurence Walsh S Walter Worthington Aubrey J. Snoots John J. Weddle and David K Schultz. Interment followed at Mt Hope cemetery Woodsboro. C E Cline and Son, funeral directors. Market prices given.
Frederick history event features Charles Bowers detailing preservation options and historic zones. Slides by Robert Nicodemus highlight landmarks such as the barracks from 1755, Snyder's Confectionery 1776, and Trinity Chapel epitomizing colonial architecture. The Jay-Dee Wives host a pot luck as fundraisers and plan a rummage sale for hospital care needs.
Ralph Tiger Jones spoiled Charley Homez in Madison Square Garden, edging Homer by a single point on the Forbes card. Homez, European 160 pound champion, made his U S debut in a near miss for a title shot as Jones adds another upset to his resume after Sugar Ray Robinson’s rebound.
EAZACeMED announces the engagement of Frances Joann Hartman to John C Ramsburg son of Mrs Nellie Moore of Lewistown. The couple plans a future wedding in the near term.
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