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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
2
The piece notes that nearly 75 percent of cars in the first quarter used V-4 power, with V-8s dominating and straight-8 nearly extinct. It cites the V-8 as the preferred, most efficient design, predicting further standardization and a reduced variety of tire sizes to simplify manufacturing and consumer choice.
A Cornell Housing Research Center study finds industrial location post World War II favors edge of town sites. Workers prefer suburbs or nearby villages for off duty life, own homes and cars, with many commuting to new jobs rather than relocate. Industries expand fastest just outside city cores near major centers.
The Jaxcees plan a Past Presidents Banquet on May 21 at 6 30 am at the VFW Country Club. Willan presides, Burger will be honored by ICs, ties WIOR and guests attend the dinner. Joe Elkins and its orchestra will provide dancing music amid Questions and Answers features.
Miss Catherine Jaeger daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Jaeger and Rich mond Yingling son of Mr and Mrs F LeRoy Yingling wed at St. Pauls Methodist Church Sykesville with a double ring ceremony before Rev Lester K Welch An altar of white snapdragons and gladioli Bride wore satin and net with a white Bible bouquet ushers best man and maids attended Reception followed at the church social hall The couple plan a northern wedding trip and will reside in Union Bridge Both families and local schools are noted in this standard community wedding record
Among the Sick notes Measles keep SUSS Kheerpeary daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank M OLeary at 514 Culler Avenue. Judith Fry daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Fry returns home in Jefferson after tonsil and adenoids surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Johnnie Young son of Mr and Mrs John E Young at 121 East Fourth Street improves enough to return to school in the afternoons. Mary Sullivan of North Market Street returns Wednesday from Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after surgery. Frances Rippeon of Fairview Avenue convalesces at Vindobona Nursing Home Bradock Heights. Mortimer Skane of Reids Ford Road is a medical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital admitted Monday.
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a report warning the nation is unprepared for an H bomb attack. It urges the President to assume personal responsibility for building an adequate civil defense program.
At a meeting of the Board of Aldermen the action directing the city health officer to investigate smallpox in Hagerstown was rescinded. Mayor Strite’s letter from Hagerstown, read in The News, explained the situation. The first dance of the season at Braddock Heights was private with twenty couples, music by Frederik Select Orchestra. The Holy Name Society of St. John’s Catholic church held a smoker in library rooms with members recalling old times, Brenner’s Superb orchestra provided music. Walton of Unionville was appointed by Gov Warfield to head the State Bureau of Immigration, succeeding the late Charles N. Hargett. Diamond’s at 48 North Market Street advertised an ice cream soda with crashed fruit for five cents.
Twenty years ago a landmark shyrscarper in Frederick was torn down as the old Junior five house tower began removal. Governor Nice signed a legislative act funding 372000 in Frederick county bonds raising levies to 6500 for five companies and paving a redraw of interest in 1936. In a quiet ceremony at St Johns Catholic church Louise Smith, daughter of Mrs Sueths, married Alton Lipps. Stanley Tvirts was elected president of the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company with Reuben Harrison and TL Taylor as officers. John Gladstone, secretary. George Strickler, treasurer. Garland Conner is chief and D Floyd Beetckter captain.
Theodoric Nathaniel Beach, 76, died Wednesday at his Adamstown home after a seven month illness. Survived by daughters Mrs Norman Weatherholt Waterford VA and Mrs George Potts at home. son Nell ie B Willard Adamstown. Mrs Eugene Motler Damascus. Abs Irving Hough Leesburg. plus six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral plans set for Mt. Etna Church in Luckens VA. Emmert J. Beyer and Emmert J. Boxer, 74, retired Middletown farmer, died Tuesday at son Robert Boyer’s Boonsboro home after three years illness. Survived by widow Edith Winks Boyer. daughters Anna Boyer Hagerstown and Mrs Charles Minnick Middletown. sons Robert Boyer Boonsboro Joseph Boyer Middletown Frank and Albert Boyer Frederick. brothers Howard and Edward Boyer. many grandchildren. Body at Bollsvury funeral home. services Friday 2 p.m. Rev William H. Groff officiating. interment Middletown Reformed Cemetery. William F Bast and Sons, funeral directors. Rory Yingling, 73, formerly of Graceham, died Wednesday morning at his Garrett Indiana home after long illness. Son of Samuel A and Victoria Smith Yingling. moved to Garrett 40 years ago. Survived by brother William H Yingling Thurmont. five children in Indiana and numerous grandchildren. Funeral services planned in Indiana.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna V Schildt formerly of Thurmont were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the Thurmont funeral home. Rev Paul J McCauley assisted by Rev Samuel R Werbright officiated with many floral tributes. Pallbearers were Russell Duncan Sylvester Boslian Lawrence Dorsey Lewis Powell Maurice Murray and Herman Shook. Interment followed in Rocky Ridge Church of the Brethren cemetery. M L Creager and Son funeral directors.
North Market street School Parent Teachers' Association held its final meeting of the school year in the auditorium on Tuesday at eight. Mrs. Irvin Beers served as president and thanked committees and E Donald McLuckie, principal, for cooperation. Mrs. Ralph Gastley was chairman.
In Bonn and across Europe, fear grows as Moscow outlines a Belgrade summit with Tito while pressing Yugoslavia toward neutrality. Analysts warn of a deliberate Soviet push to loosen Western ties, bolster a Balkan buffer, and erode Western atomic and military strength, with Nehru and Menon named as behind the move.
Mrs Paul G Johnson presided as the association gathered to discuss ten Plan of Work for the year. Samuel H Rosenstock chaired the finance committee as plans were announced for a Yellow Springs Day Camp for Brownies and intermediate troops. Mrs Brorlee received the Old Scout statuette for 11 years of service to Frederick Girl Scouts.
Frederick County Historical Society members re elected officers for another term at a Tuesday meeting held at the society home on West Patrick Street. President Joseph W Urner spoke on Early Gunsmiths of Frederick County, with plans to keep the Taney House open on advisable days.
About 400 people attended the dedication concert in Coffman Chapel for Hood College's Coblentz Memorial organ. Willian Sprigs played Bach, Handel, and Liszt with the Baroque Orchestra of Hagerstown. The event honored Mrs. Oscar B. Coblentz of Catonsville, with a reception at the Truxal residence and notes on the organ's American classic design.
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