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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1956
Page
2
Local item from the Frederick Md GR paper lists a yard or building trade reference with numbers or codes including 28 North Court and MO 21177. The fragment mentions EAT 20 PTS and MFG CO and a Wednesday date in March. The readable pieces show place names and business codes without a full event.
Malcolm E. Pierce of Beanklyn and Long Island Automobile Dealers Assn says the motoring public is not buying safety belts as a feature. Analysts conclude skepticism remains about adding safety gear as a sales draw while producers weigh next moves and costs. A contrasting note reports President Ruiz Cortines choosing to drive to Charleston to catch Eisenhower’s plane for Mexico City, rather than fly.
Fifty years ago items describe street cleaning on Market Street between Second and Patrick, a Wash with water from fire plugs after snow and rain. Families Baker and Buckeystown visitors return from a southern western trip by chartered Pullman car. State Senate reports oppose a racing days bill by Devilbiss of Frederick. Utica Mills Sabbath school organized with officers and teachers listed. Dr I N Snively of Waynesboro spends days near Wolfsville for copper ore prospecting, land near Sensenhaugh’s schoolhouse secured.
Twenty years ago a boatman living near Harpers Ferry died when the boat he shared with two men struck a flood damaged bridge pier in swift Potomac waters. His companions clung to the bridge and were rescued.
An NEA Service meditation notes Jesus words on the Wednesday of His trial and the second commandment. It urges readers to love God and neighbor, suggesting if all followed this, wars, hate, and crime would fade. It emphasizes respect for others and selfless care.
Holy Week services unfold at Calvary Methodist with a three hour program on Thursday evening and Good Friday noon to 3 pm. Rev E Ham Hall leads Holy Communion and a meditation We Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins. Ministers from several churches, soloists and a list of speakers on the Seven Last Words participate.
Enoch Chapter No. 23 of Frederick hosted Grand Officers of the Maryland Royal Arch Masons at the Masonic Temple. About 80 attended a dinner led by G. Roger Yinger with a welcome from Richard T. Bruchey. A May convocation plans a degree team from Baltimore to confer Royal Arch degrees on a class in Enoch chapter.
Volunteers from Amvets VFW Disabled American Veterans and American Legion assist patients at Newton Baker Veterans Center Martinsburg W Va by organizing games crafts and Easter activities. They support daily recreation, provide refreshments, and raise funds for programs while stressing the benefit of social reintegration and morale for veterans in tuberculosis wards and general wards.
Wayneboro Pa March 28 an inquest into the death of Lee Mainer 32 of Blue Ridge Summit and Spartansburg S C is planned within the next ten days Dr C G Crist Adams county coroner said probing the fatal shooting at Tract Inn between Fairfield and Emmitsburg on Saturday Gingell 41 Zoro quarryman charged with murder is jailed awaiting the April term of the Adams county court The fallout includes fines and dropped charges against Mrs Mahert Hoffman and a web of family ties and financial offers for funeral support from Fairfield Emmitsburg Blue Ridge Summit Highfield and Sahilasville areas.
Wills of Dr. Charles H. Conley Sr. of Frederick and Dr. Arlington G. Horine of Brunswick probated this morning. Conley estate left to his wife and six children with executors Charles H. Conley Jr. and Daniel E. Wight. will dated Feb 23, 1951. Horine estate to be sold to a family member or at public sale with proceeds split among children. executors include Dr. Horine and others. will dated Sept 13, 1948. Also probated, Catherine P. Hartley’s will leaves estate to a niece Mary Margaret Hardey, now Mrs Hugo Winterhalter of Chappaqua, NY. Edward J. Smith named administrator. Will executed Aug 24, 1929. Witnesses Elizabeth Seeger and Gertrude Arnold.
Mammoth Cave in Kentucky was discovered in 1799 and later mined for saltpeter during the War of 1812 before becoming a public show cave. The folding fan is believed to have been invented in distant eras, with uncertain origins. Native screamers are tropical South American birds whose loud cries can be heard up to two miles away.
Analysis notes a rising public discontent in the Soviet Union with economic woes and leadership, suggesting Khrushchev era dissent may expand without immediate revolt. It argues Western policy of reducing fear of war strengthens domestic focus on internal issues, potentially widening cracks in the Communist leadership.
Millard Eugene Lamm, two year old son of Mrs. Roger Lamm Bear Doubs, was honored by the state 40 and 8 group of the American Legion for rescuing a baby from a burning house in fall 1934. He was cited by the State Police in December 1954 and received a Carnegie Hero Fund medal and $500 in 1955. The award was presented by Le Grande Voiture of Maryland Inc 40 and 8 with a wooden plaque bearing the inscription. Lamm entered the burning Weedon home, found Pauline Weedon, carried her out, then aided the mother and rushed to safety, while the mother later died from burns. He was then age 21 and employed by Ox Fibre Brush Company.
Anna Mary Rohrback of Braddock Heights and Jesse Boone Humphreys of Bluefield West Virginia were married Tuesday afternoon at five oclock in Lincoln Chapel New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Washington The bride wore a navy Italian silk outfit with a white orchid Attendants were Josephine Etchison and E Linwood Myers A wedding supper followed Hostess Miss Alice Rohrback The groom works for The Washington Post and Times Herald They will reside at Braddock Heights
Among The Sick Mrs. Arthur Stull 17 West South street returned home Tuesday from University Hospital Baltimore where she had been under observation and treatment. Mr. Harry J Lebbert West Second street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday as a medical patient. He is reported in satisfactory condition. Mrs John J Heffner Brunswick who has been a medical patient at the Frederick Memorial Hospital since Saturday is reported doing as well as can be expected. Master Jo Dean Zeiler son of Mr and Mrs Ned S Zeiler Buckeystown underwent an appendectomy Tuesday evening at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr Irvin G Stride Washington street who was taken ill with pneumonia March 21 was admitted to the Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday where his condition is reported as being slightly improved. Mrs Fred N H Moxtes Astonville was discharged Friday from the Frederick Memorial Hospital after undergoing surgery. She is reported improving satisfactorily at her home. Mira Norman Diver as Frederick who has been a patient at the Frederick Memorial Hospital is in recuperating at his home 528 Madison street.
A historic note on the Cascade tunnel in Washington, described as the longest railroad tunnel in the Western Hemisphere with a length of 41 152 feet. The statement emphasizes the tunnel's immense scale within the Cascade Range.
Notices report the deaths of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Olden of Knoxville and Mrs. Carry Elizabeth Alexander of Boonsboro, with details of survivors including children and siblings. Also noted are services and interment plans at local churches, and funeral directors Gladhill Company and M. L. Creager and Sons.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p m for Etta E Schroyer wife of Lewis Calvin Schroyer of Pleasant Walk. The service took place at Pleasant Walk Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev Ira Burkett officiating.
A Church of God ceremony performed by Rev. Clarence McGaha united Beverly Waegaman and Harry Naylor on a Saturday night in Waynesboro. The couple, with ties to Smithsburg High and local work, plan to reside at the groom’s home. Also noted are engagements for Geraldine Elizabeth McKissick Cordell and Isabel Marie Frommeyer Watkins Ayres, with details on partners and careers.
Bankruptcy petition filed in federal court by Paul G. King. The debtor lists a large liability to SLAAR for dancing lessons at a school of dancing. Debt date estimated in 1985.
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