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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1955
Page
2
Established 1883 Frederick Maryland newspaper page shows publication data dates and subscription rates including 1.00 monthly 2.50 quarterly 4.50 semiannual 3.00 yearly, with audit bureau note and postal designation. This item notes Monday May 2 1955 edition.
Analysis by the Tax Foundation shows domestic economic and social aid will reach 12.268 billion dollars in the coming fiscal year. Major items include veterans benefits at 4.64 billion, farm aid 2.56 billion, and business aid over 1.03 billion, with public assistance, highways, and labor aid also listed.
The County School Commissioners estimate an annual school cost of at least 104 594 75 dollars beginning Aug 1. Of this, 55 192 15 dollars must be raised locally, with 45 402 60 dollars from state funds and tuition. Total teachers salaries amount to 85 500 dollars. Austin Haffner bought a Stanley steam automobile in Washington. James E Solt traveled from Washington in a swift trip. Mt St Marys College graduates gathered in Frederick for a class banquet at City Hotel with carriages and tin horns. United Fire Engine Company planned to buy a double tank chemical hose wagon, rejecting electric gasoline or steam wagons. Country strawberries are ripe at 15 cents a box, some 12 4 cents yesterday.
Fire morning destroyed a brick and frame shed housing power on the Baumgardner property near Klinhart Alley. A Ford truck owned by John Thomas was wrecked. Heavy showers brought moisture to fields and forests. Marshall Ropp of Fifth and Market streets injured in a car collision. Victorie Conley of Guilford near Frederick recovering from injuries in a separate crash. The average U S service station is open 100 hours weekly.
Among The Sick Mr. Charles A. Sifford of the Home for the Aged is reported in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Joseph Zimmerman of East Third Street was admitted Sunday as a medical patient. Master Earl J. Fisher has returned home after a toastectomy at the hospital. Mrs. J. Austin Younkins of Ballenger Creek Road returned home after minor surgery. Rebecca Ann Best of Knoxville is ill at home with scarlet fever. Bertha Spalding of Thurmont was taken to the hospital with cardio issues. Rev. Newton L. Poling, pastor of Brownsville Church of the Brethren, is recuperating at home from automobile injuries. Rev. Glenn Zug filled pulpit duties for Poling yesterday.
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Shanahan announce the birth of a daughter Moira at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Walter D. Mehrling of Adamstown plan their 33rd wedding anniversary on May 7. Mr. and Mrs. Ormond R. Galvin near Urbana announce the birth of their first daughter at Columbia Hospital for Women. City Register Louis E. Berger observes his birthday today at City Hall. Eli Keeney of 5 West Fifth Street, after surgery at Johns Hopkins, remains in serious condition from pneumonia relapse.
A large turnout attended opening day at VFW Country Club for a Kickers tournament followed by a buffet. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Bruio Gregeros, Sir and Mrs. Peter Mazur, and many others from Brunswick and nearby towns. Plans for a square dance on October 21 were discussed, with Jim Grave as caller and venue to be Frederick High School or Watersville firewall. a Washington trip was also planned for May 22. Countywide cleanup demonstrations and first aid bandage showcases were held, along with a talk on soil conservation. Piemont League results show Lancaster & Sunbury and Hagerstown leading in several inns.
Nancy Ray Appleby daughter of H Carter Appleby and the late Rae Lambert Appleby married John J Putman son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Futman Jr at the Evangelical Lutheran church in Lewistown Rev Charles F Trunkalliciated. The couple left for a Southern wedding trip after a reception at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The bride a Frederick High School graduate and Potomac Edison employee. the groom a Camp Detrick worker.
Washington committee studies priorities for scarce Salk polio vaccine amid calls for federal control. A second polio death is reported as doctors warn about vaccine-related illness cases and a possible black market is denied. Surgeon General Scheele says parents will cooperate. Public Health Service notes 29 illnesses linked to the vaccine with most cases tied to Cutter Lab vaccine. Ayrshire breeders also convene in Allentown with delegates from multiple states.
Hood College hosted a joint concert featuring the Hood College Glee Club and the Gettysburg Glee Club Friday night. Students, faculty, and visitors attended as both groups performed religious and secular pieces separately and together under directors Catherine Williams and R. H. Ackley. The program included "Pastorate" by Ross and "Winter Song" by Bullard, with audience praise for solo and combined performances.
An explosion and fire at the American Viscose Co plant in Front Royal Va caused estimated damages of several hundred thousand dollars. Fire swept through a tunnel under the spinning department before crews from Front Royal and assistive engines from Lava Winchester and Strasburg contained it. All 3,000 workers were reported to have escaped.
Nine members of the Frederick Memorial Hospital Women's Auxiliary represented the local group at the Maryland Association of Hospital Auxiliaries annual meeting held at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore. The program featured the state president's report, elections, a luncheon with songs, a skit, and a talk by U.S. Treasurer Ivy Baker Priest. Delegates from Frederick included Mrs. Byron White and Mrs. G L. Thomas, with many area members attending.
National Home Demonstration Week activities include a tea at Mrs Howard Schindet’s home 508 Far Avenue Frederick on Friday May 6 from two to four with co hosts Mrs William Strobel and Mrs Lloyd Slup. A 2 30 p m feature will include Beatrice Fehr speaking and a project exhibit. Arts members will bring guests. Harmony Grove Homemakers tour Frederick County and City Health Department at Winchester Hall with Miss Helen Sims leading. A May 27 meeting at Mrs Raymond Crum’s home features Beatrice Fohr presenting the Evan evan evan evan.
A forest fire was spotted Sunday around 3 pm by Mrs. Herman Toms from the Western Union tower. The blaze about a mile and a half from the tower burned roughly a tenth of an acre before District Forester Toms and his wife contained it. No other fires were reported that weekend. An annual meeting of Mt Olivet Cemetery Company elected ten directors, including William B. Bennett and G Hunter Bowers, with managers to meet Tuesday night for reorganization.
The piece argues Nehru and India threaten Goa, a Portuguese territory, alleging colonial aims and urging support for Portugal. It notes Goa’s Portuguese leadership, cultural links, and strategic value to NATO, with Portugal allied to Britain and the United States against perceived Indian aggression.
Maryland reports a 1954 record with 353 million eggs produced. Despite higher output, the average price per dozen fell to 42.7 cents, yielding about 18 million dollars in cash receipts, down 13 percent from 1953. Officials caution the 1955 outlook may be less favorable due to lower chick numbers.
White Skier, long touted as the top sprinter in last season's thoroughbred racing, broke a hind leg during a Belmont Park workout and was euthanized. The horse had been a leading figure in American racing, with strong performances and high expectations mounting earlier in the year.
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