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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1956
Page
4
The Cornell study tracked colds in a class over four years showing more illnesses after vacations regardless of weather. Immunity wanes after breaks, allowing viruses from other students to spread. Families experience the cycle as a cold travels through households. Wet feet and drafts remain contributing but not primary causes.
The Francis Scott Key Post American Legion held memorial services Tuesday night at the Legion Home honoring members who died in the past year. A May 20 cemetery decoration at Mt Olivet and May 30 Memorial Day exercises at the War Memorial in Mt Olivet with flag ceremony were announced.
The writer recalls her mother’s cancer and urges Frederick residents to donate and volunteer for the cancer drive. She warns that without more volunteers the campaign will fail and stresses that personal effort is needed to combat cancer.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hamm aney apartments sixth child third son born Monday. Mr and Mrs Herman H Tyer gar 1017 North Market street second child second daughter Christine Elaine born Monday. Mr and Mrs Melvin Haines Woodbine fifth child first son Calvin Owens born Monday.
Mary Marie Baumgardner and Earl McCardell were married March 31 in St. Louis at Nazareth Evangelical and Reformed Church. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. Chester W. Gaum with William Jones and Leslie Hudgeons as witnesses. The couple resides in Belleville where the groom serves in the U S Air Force.
Fifty years ago items note Sr Edward Hermann to graduate from Reformed Theological Seminary in Lancaster. Guy Bready of Adams Town also among graduates. Baltimore Frederick and Hagerstown Electric Railway may pursue condemnation to gain land rights. John M Culler buys J Fred Main grocery stock on West All Saints and takes charge. Frederick Board of Election Supervisors organized with John W Humm president and H Dorsey Etchison clerk. Ballots burned at W D Bowers Lumber furnace. Frederick Iron Works lands casting contract for 14 story New York City building amounting to 1 260 000 pounds.
May Day in Frederick highlights include the mayor and aldermen temporarily running city operations. Officials listed include Mayor Staley Sanner and aldermen William Main Richard Radcliffe Chauncey Sanner Harry Reid, plus water works chief Charles Roelke and other city officers. Edward H. Sharpe a Frederick florist named to the State Board of Education by Governor Nice. Dorothy Dutrow elected president of Hood College Arts Club.
James Marlow reports that former senator Harry Cain now SACB member and outspoken critic of the Eisenhower security program claims officials withhold information from the President and allow delays in handling cases. He notes 416 workers suspended then reinstated after months and cites Adams’ rebuke as proof of a team approach. Cain’s SACB term ends in August and a 1958 Senate run is possible.
Funeral services are held for John Michael Manning near Emmitsburg. Hettie A. Ecker dies in Baltimore with services in New Windsor. Earl C. Biser dies in Chambersburg with services at Sellers Funeral Home. Harry F. Palmer dies near Middletown with rites at Middletown Lutheran Cemetery. Interments follow at Bethel and Lincoln cemeteries.
Charles Edward Butler six native of Emmitsburg died Monday afternoon at the Veterans Hospital Martinsburg W Va He was World War I veteran and survived by four brothers and three sisters Funeral services Friday at St Joseph s Emmitsburg with military rites Funeral home services by S L Allison He is survived by several siblings Amy K Remsberg widow of Foster C Remsberg aged ninety died at home in Middletown Born December 14 1865 in West Lebanon Ind She is survived by two sons Arthur R and Roscoe C Middletown two grandchildren three great grandchildren two sisters and one other survivor The body rests at the Middletown funeral home with services Friday at eleven Interment Reformed Cemetery Middletown Gladhill Company funeral directors
The Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing conferred diplomas on seven graduates from Frederick and surrounding counties during a three year program ceremony at Elm Street Junior High School. Dr. Abdel Ross Wentz delivered the address and prizes were awarded to top students including Miss Hartman and Miss Crawford.
The opening of a civil suit in Circuit Court features Rev E William Hall and Mrs Louise Strine among attendees as Teresa Feister seeks 75000 for loss of her husband J C Feister. Attorneys Robert E Clapp Jr and H Reese Shoemaker Jr represent plaintiff while Edwin F Nikirk defends. The case centers on a fatal collision on U S 40 and Md 17 involving Roy J Bartley and Whole salers Inc. as the defendant firm.
The board reviewed low base bids for general contract heating plumbing and electrical work and decided to substitute Indiana limestone for Alabama to save 2197 dollars. They approved aluminum trim and planning for lockers cost economics. Summer painting and fluorescents were authorized plus a bookkeeping machine purchase and staff replacements. Resignations and leaves were noted and several new appointments set for the fall term.
Among the sick Mr L Lee Bury entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday for observation and treatment. Samuel H Rosenstock near Frederick is a pneumonia patient reported to be greatly improved. Wayne Shankle son of Mr and Mrs Harold Shankle Adamstown is much improved after ten days in hospital. George Hahn Thurmont has been a patient two weeks and expects to return home today. Mrs Rollins J Atkinson Sr Fast Fifteenth street was discharged from hospital on Tuesday.
Col Leslie L. Moore deputy commander of Fort Detrick will speak to the Civitan club at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on Armed Forces Day Power For Peace. He will stress the need for more scientists and engineers in the United States and their role in national defense. May 19 observances include a Fort Detrick troop tactics demonstration. Civitan chairman G Wilson Mercer coordinates the program.
Not only are facilities and equipment better, but there is today a surrounding spiritual atmosphere that eases your calling. A flood of light has been shed by the sciences, social and otherwise, on spiritual truth and humanitarian service. Dr. Wentz.
The wills of Miss Anna Belle Floyd of this city and Mrs. C Ruth Eyler of Thurmont were admitted to probate by Orphans Court. Letters of administration granted for J Howard Barker estate. Floyd will gave $100 to Anna Belle Floyd Stalvey and $50 to St Marys Chapter. sister Mary Lavinia Urner to distribute belongings. Eyler will leaves residue to four children Virginia Ruth Elder Mabel Jane Diffenderfer Joseph H Eyler and Charles William Eyler with Elder and Diffenderfer as executrices. Oland of Walkersville named administrator for Barker. Heirs include a sister and several nieces and nephews. Estimated value around $8000 real and $1011.96 personal.
Resident Minister Robert Lacoste urged France to fund thousands of fresh troops to suppress the 18 month nationalist rebellion. He predicted a 370000 strong force soon in action as reinforcements from NATO divisions arrive. French authorities say over 150 rebels were killed in western Algeria after rebels burned farms and killed French farmers.
A surprise party was held at Linganore Park on Sunday for Mrs. Jamie Stup’s 22nd birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stup Sr, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Burger, Mr. and Mrs. John Coulombe, Mr. and Mrs. Rel and Stup, and many relatives and friends.
A memorial service was conducted by the Ladies Auxiliary to Frederick Aerie 1067 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Home on Thursday evening for Mary E Sweeney and Lillie J Trout. The service included scripture, prayers, readings, vocal solos by Josephine Monte with Nancy Jackson at the piano, and flower presentations.
The poem depicts a farmer at the peak of skill as spring settles in. He uses his knowledge to act with determination, predicting thriving crops and a fine display of growth through effort and expertise.
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