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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1955
Page
5
Boyle argues a shift in dreamers from youth to middle age, noting young men seek secure, practical aims while middle-aged people chase expansive, colorized dreams. He portrays the middle aged as the great adolescent, trapped between past resignation and future hopes, spinning grand visions amid personal insecurity.
Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland plans two stamps this summer to mark the 100th anniversary of Dr David Livingstone's discovery of Victoria Falls. One stamp shows the tamed explorer gazing at the falls, the other shows natives carrying Livingstone in a litter as an airplane flies above, signaling progress since 1855. International stew story and divorce note follow with unrelated items and Greenwich Observatory founding mentioned for context on longitude datum.
Dorothy Dix counsels a divorced wife and a second marriage partner about marriage risks. She notes the husband’s probable reform in a lodge with high standards may improve life for the child, suggesting church involvement. The letter also discusses trust after arguments, and writing career guidance for a hopeful youth.
A column discusses the Bible as the world’s best seller though few read it daily. It notes Bibles sit on shelves or tables, gathering dust, and recalls early English translations were chained in churches to prevent theft.
State Roads Commission invites bids on multiple projects in Carroll Frederick Counties for surfacing of Baltimore National Pike from near Howard County line to Monocacy River. Bid dates June 21 1955. Plans cost $15 with required bond and certified check. Opened publicly at 108 East Lexington Baltimore.
Dearable prick home in residential Freder.c. area with modern conveniences. Large rooms on first floor include powder room and three bedrooms and bath. Second floor provides wing room with bath and hot water heat. Hot water hookup for summer and winter. Can be split into apartments. Owner leaving town, quick sale at $9 5600.
R L Zentz Strout Realty lists 40 acres near Taneytown Maryland with 3 7 head Guernsey dairy herd parallel barn equipment and a modern 82 000 automatic hot water heating plant. Property includes large pond good spring water pastures and a fine house with 11 rooms. Asking price 37500.
P B Roop and Son advertise a 53 acre Lewistown area farm with a seven room stone and frame house, electric water, a bank barn, modern stable for 12 cows, new block dairy, and other improvements. Machinery and all items priced at 5000 dollars or 17500 dollars for everything. also listing a 46 61 real estate listing in New Windsor.
4 unit apartment house includes 16 room unit, 3 four room flats, 2 three room flats all with full kitchens and private baths. Over 1 acre grounds with 2 car garage and city house. Main St location, landscaped grounds, heating plant near new, excellent repair. Price 16950 investment bargain. Also listing for several brick and frame dwellings on Wilson Ave Kline Blvd Westbrook with garages and updated features.
Numerous listings show farms, houses, and land for sale near Frederick Maryland. Properties include a 4 cow dairy farm with good water and fencing, a 6 room plus 3 room rancher, and an improved 1% store with modern outbuildings. Prices range from 7 500 to 35 000 with early poss., contact Emmert R Bowlus Realtor and associates for details.
The Frederick realty column lists numerous houses for sale and investment properties near Frederick City. Listings include 1 acre with stream, brick and bungalow homes, 2- and 4-bedroom layouts, several with garages and heat systems. Prices range from 9,500 to 39,500 with financing options for veterans and general buyers. Details point to Monument Realty Co and agent Cinetta Cincetta guiding showings and arrangements.
An old classified listing shows the Ideal Garage Co IIC offering evening hours at 112-014 Ease Patrick Street with a telephone contact MO 3-3321. It lists various vehicles and prices including 1931 Nash 4 Dr and 1940 Pontiac 4 Dr among others, indicating a car lot or showroom inventory.
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