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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1956
Page
4
A London conference ends in stalemate as the Soviet Union rejects international disarmament. The piece argues for verifiable, multilateral arms cuts with inspection. Also included is a Calvary Methodist Church class dinner report and a look at “Twenty Years Ago” memories from May 21, 1938.
A reader asks for the number of living U S veterans by conflict, listing totals for World War I World War II and Korea with a note that some served in multiple wars. The piece includes veterans asked about back pay and disability appeals, with advice that an appeal to the Veterans Administration is reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals. It also mentions a luncheon speaker Mrs No and local Jewish Women council members.
Attendees included representatives from the United States, Hawaii and Puerto Rico with Dr Paul Dudley White as speaker. Col Clifford C Ivegg was elected president for three years. Korean War GI loan deadlines cited as Feb 1 1965 for Korean vets and July 25 1957 for World War II vets. Readers urged to contact Major Nial with service details and a stamped return envelope.
The 71st Frederick County Women's Christian Temperance Union Convention met at Buckeystown Methodist Church with Rev Kenneth Tyson delivering a stirring meditation. Local leaders Mrs Lawrence Fry and Mrs Calvin Schildrecht presided and reported progress, noting ten unions in the county and new ones planned. Bethany Acres and Allied Youth Movement figures were featured, along with a focus on sobriety, youth training, and community outreach through Flower Radio Publicity and the Young People.
The Maryland State Roads Commission announced upgrades to 95 Frederick county roadside picnic areas on U S 340 and nearby routes. Facilities include multiple fireplaces, tables, and parking for up to 40 cars at several sites, with more than 500000 visitors reported last season.
A debate summary discusses Western protective aid versus economic aid amid Cold War fears, questioning who should receive assistance. It cites a housing bill unfolding in the Senate and notes New York area residents and veterans tied to postwar policy.
Miss Gloria Ann Streight daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence A Streight Brunswick and Joseph A S Wheeler son of Mrs Smith Lovellsville Va were married Friday evening May 18 at 7 30 o'clock. Rev Ralph A Miller officiated in a single ring ceremony in the presence of the immediate family. The bride wore a plank dress with a sea blue tone and carried a bouquet of white roses.
A Frederick County scene with 100 frogs sold to City Hotel by Harry Knipple and Robert Phillips. some measured 15 inches and weighed a pound each. Ex mayor Aquilla R. Yeakle travels from Chicago area estate to Virginia to sell a Gary land farm. A 2000 acre Lake County tract fuels Gary’s model city plans with 1000 acres sold so far. Mrs Kussmaul breaks her left leg lifting a wash boiler. Fireman Butler slips from a B&O tender at Riehl's Mill, injured. Middletown High School loses 6 to 4 to Rosebuds of Frederick. Frederick lineup listed.
The Frederick Historical Society hosted a seminar on the town’s foundries and early iron works, tracing Catoctin Furnace and Page Foundry links to Washington era supply chains. The group urged preservation of Church Street as a historic route and plans a follow up for fuller coverage with local records.
Eleven foster parents were honored for fifteen or more years with the Frederick County Children's Aid Society at the society’s spring dinner in Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church. Eight received service certificates from Charles McC Mathias Sr. The event featured remarks by Foster Boyd and introductions from E. Eugene Thomas and other local officials.
U S Army Corps of Engineers invites bids for four year six month agricultural leases on land north of Seventh street pike between that street and Opossum town pike. Bids due by 3 p m June 12 in Washington. Inspections by appointment at Fort Detrick. Some access restrictions due to classified operations. Leases awarded to highest bidders with land withdrawals possible for military needs. Also Brethauer signs with Baltimore Colts for 1956 season and is noted for punting yardage and tackling.
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