Walk Lights Again Ordered For Square in Frederick
City Board of Aldermen authorize installation of walk lights at Patrick and Market intersection and two other sites. Bid from J M Bucheimer Co. total about 2600 dollars, within 1957 budget. Two aldermen abstain, seeking expert advice and state roads permission before proceeding.
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Board of Aldermen of
Frederick City
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
W. R. Walter
Chas
Bain
Frederick
City
Max Kehne
Patrick
Market
Church
Waller
William B. Burall
Emmett R. Bowlus
Robert C. Hitke
Market Streets
Ralph White
Edward Smith
James Trout
State Roads Commission
Pearl A. Eader
Braddock Heights
Edward S. Delaplaine
Joanne Ezzard
Hood College English Department
Richard Bucheimer
J. M. Bucheimer Co
Two St Johns Pupils Win In Essay Contest
Two St John’s high school seniors win top prizes in the Civitan essay contest on citizenship. Kathleen Snow earns first place and a $100 savings bond, with Jan Matthews second and a $50 bond. Albert May Harding takes third and a $25 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
St. Joan's High School
Civitans Esq
Secome
Kathleen Snow
Walter Snow
Biggs Avenue
Jan Matthews
Sig
Earl D. Matthews
East Eighth Street
Maryland
Betty Crocker
Albert May Harding
City Bids Awarded on West South Street Lands
Aldermen approved high bids for city owned parcels on West South Street and DeGrange Street, naming Dorsey F. Jetae and Lee D. Kefauver as top bidders. The meeting included multiple bids from local businesses and individuals, with details on Parcel A and Parcel B combined offers and the DeGrange strip sale. Separate notes covered Storer College fundraising efforts and the long term Edison lamp replica in Schenectady.
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Wwes
West South Street
Souih Jefferson Street
West Patuck Street
DeGrange Streets
Phobus Avenue
South Street
Dorsey F. Je Tae
Ae Sarety
Lee D. Kefauver
Frederick Motor Company
Kefauver
Albert J
Kippen
Shipley
Biby Bucheimer
Carson F. Moyer
Moyer Motor Company
G. Horton
la Peace
Ernest E. Shankle
Carol R
Charles F. Murphy
Alton J. Lipps
Harry D. Rhoderick
DeGrange Street
Elwood Wills
John S. Harper
John Brown
Storer College Capaign Fund
Washington
Mary P. D
West Virginia
Storer
Storer College
Dyson
City Board Approves Traffic Light Installations and Firehouse Classroom Plan
Edward D Shriner Jr asks for a traffic light at College Avenue and Rockwell Terrace. the board approves a light there and a two second light at East Street and Fourth Street. Paul F Koch seeks a frame garage over a water main from Fishing Creek Reservoir under Gil Lee Place. Deputy Paul Rhoads receives use of one pumper engine from each city fire department for Civil Defense Operation Flame. Mayor A Derr proposes using the Junior Fire Company on North Market Street for two first grade classrooms. deliberations cite costs and impact on fire company funds. The board will consult the fire company before action. There are over 5 500 National Guard units in 48 states and territories.
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Fishing Creek
Gil Lee Place
Paul Rhoads
Frederick County Civil Defense Agency
A. Derr
Board of Asserman
Board of Education
Junior Fire Company
North Blarket Street
North Market Street
Methodist
Frederick
Emmert R. Bowles
E. Paul Magaha
Fire Company
Ash returns to Frederick theater figure plans family move
A cheerful figure named Ash, once away from Frederick for years running his own theater, has recently retired yet remains drawn to the groove. He plans to bring his family to Frederick soon and is a grandfather in town. The excerpt also notes a safety warning about matches and a medical morning routine.
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Ash
Frederick
Elsie White Hames
Florida
Derr
Cadillac
Margaret E. Schmitz
Georgia-Florida
John Zufall
Johnny
WJAX
Jacksonville
Ashley Abendschein
Tivoli Theater
Seven
Tivoli
British road scouts ease driving fears for US motorists
Two British road scouts from the Automobile Association and Royal Automobile Club say the open highway speed limit is common sense, not 2 mph. They patrol highways, assist motorists, help with breakdowns, and chase smash and grab thieves, noting Americans rarely foil accidents abroad. They contrast London traffic density with U.S. cities and claim women are as capable drivers as men.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Great Britain
Britain
Leslie Hockaday
The
Automobile Assn
Roderick Gibbons
Royal Automobile Club
Highway Police
Hockaday
Gibbons
Ron
London
Sid Caesar Leaves NBC Contract After Low Ratings
New York May 16 Sid Caesar ends his 10 year deal with NBC as ratings for his Saturday night show sagged. The sponsor costly program will not be carried on a sustaining basis. Caesar plans no definite next step, with moves likely within a month.
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New York
Teleiision
Sid Caesar
National Broadcasting Co
NBC
Caesar
Lawrence Welk
ABC TV
Local figures remembered in varied civic and sports circles
A collage of reminiscences profiles Lew Esterley a veteran driver for the Junior Fire Company and Elsie White Hames recounts ties to baseball, public service, and theater. The piece notes Hooper’s legacy with Washington officials and Orioles fans, plus a humorous radio encounter and Ashley Abendscheins return to the Tivoli managerial post.
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Lewis
Lew) Esterley
Jetan
Junior Fires Company
Ma U. Grant Hooper
Baltimore Orioles
Washington Senators
Hooper
Little Leagues
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Tom the Leather Company
Thomas Edison
Schenectady
N.Y
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Alacka
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Dailey’s
Funeral Home
N. Market St
W. L. Gordon
Frank Keeler
Board OF Visitors
Maryland School For the Deaf
Walter E. Lion
William M. Storm
Charles E. Movian
Baltimore
Charles McC. Mathias
Oscar E. Webb
A. J. Ellin
Lloyd A. Ambrosen
D. John Markey
Harry B. Shaw
Hyattsville
B. O. Thomas Sr
John K. Shaw Jr
Joseph D. Baker Jr
Monkton
Charles H. Conley Jr
J. Vincent Jamison
Hagerstown
Rudolph c. Hines
Alien J. Green
Clarence C
U.S. Army
Fort Detrick
H. Richard Lochner
John S. Herrick
Leslie S. Moore
Boyle
Vovenins
Harriers
Vindobona
Graddock Heights
Grayson Mercer
Miller Bros. T. V
T. V
East
Patrick St
Mars Opticians
West Second ST
Kehne Furniture Co
South Market St
Austin L. Smith
Bucyrus
Dial SK
RFD
Frederick, Ma
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Magnavox
RCA
William S. Hood, Inc
West Patrick St
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