This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1956
Page
4
The issue opens with a Class of 1956 graduation tribute noting students’ strong academics and activities before college or work. It then surveys Maori skulls showing decay post European contact, New Zealand’s high toothlessness, fluoride tests, diet factors, urban rural disparities, and ongoing research.
Assistant County Agent Roy Cas sell spoke to 48 Linganore Grange members on crop insect control. Reports show proceeds from recent scrap drives totaling 122.48 and dances earning 357.29 on May 12 with next event June 9. Lions supper cleared 26.50. Mt. Pleasant Grange to host Friendship Night with Singa nore Grange on June 4. The will of Susannah C. Stockman of Frederick probated, leaving estate to relatives. Zion Lutheran Church Middle town gets 25 for burial lot upkeep. Executors named. date June 1 185. Continuous handwriting noise noted.
Mary Shir ley J Delauter daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Delauter of Middletown and Robert M Lenhart son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Lenhart near Frederick were wed May 9 in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Howard J McCarney. The couple reside in Middletown. The groom works at the Clover Leaf Service Station near Frederick.
Mrs Lula Kreitz of Hollywood California visits her brother. Frank C Shook and family from Park Avenue. Gen D John Markey returns Saturday from business trips to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Roy L Parks family and Elizabeth Parks visit Greensboro Roanoke and Wytheville before returning home. Sally Stevens elected treasurer of the Marion College YWCA and named co editor of The Squib. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C Grayson Stevens of Frederick Route 5.
Reports from the Republican primaries across the county show the Pearce faction winning a large share of the county convention. Harp claims 20 of 26 districts for Pearre while Frederick district also favored Pearre by a large margin. Hinks opposed Pearce in eight districts. A Company A sham battle is planned on Sister's Hill near Ox Fibre Brush Works. Mrs John Nichols Washington Junction home fire causes substantial damage. Belles Lettres debate favored the negative on the world growing better. Senior WOMAN'S College outing along the Monocacy near Georgetown bridge.
Twenty Years Ago from The Columns Of The News May 28 1936 reports Leo Weinberg presenting an eloquent defense of Barbara Fritchie waving a flag at Confederate troops in Frederick. City pool staff appointments include Charles William Locke manager Milford Brown assistant manager and lifeguards Brengle Ford Kline Cecil Keyser Boyne and Finneyfrock. A minor injury to Melvin Finneyfrock is noted from a truck fall on National Highway east of Frederick. Light frost possible tonight with May forecast to yield the lowest monthly precipitation since October 1934.
Miss Charlotte Marion Dunn daughter of Mrs Fred L Dunn and First Lieutenant William Wood Young son of Brigadier General and Mrs E W Young were married in a double ring ceremony at Brook Hill Methodist Yellow Springs officiated by Rev H L D Doggett. Attendants included Deanna Harman and Thomas L Dunn. The reception was at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with guests from multiple states and countries. After June 20 they will reside at Fort Detrick Quarters.
A reader asks about pursuing a divorced father with two children while being a widow. Dorothy Dix warns against harming reputation and urges waiting for a respectable partner. Subsequent letters discuss engagement, breaking up, attending a graduation with divorced parents, and a high school student marrying soon, with Dix advising caution and practicality.
Miss Betty Lou Waldvogel daughter of Mrs Raymond Waldvogel and Charles Worthington Ross IV United States Air Force officer were married Saturday at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church Catonsville. Rev W V Newby officiated. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with cathedral train and carried a lily of the valley bouquet. Attendants included Mrs Harold Hopwood and bridesmaids Marjorie Steinkamp Mary Lou Leonard Faye Poole May Cochran with Miss Jacqueline Hopwood as flower girl. Best man Robert N. Whenser. Ushers included Stoward Flock Jr Harold Hopwood and others. The groom will be stationed at James Connolly Air Force Base Waco Texas.
The First Annual Montgomery County 4-H Beef Field Day drew 37 members with 46 prize Angus Hereford and Shorthorn animals in steer and heifer classes. Lea Gilpin won grand champion steer, Jackie Stull reserve, with judges Leland Clark and John Hudson. Showmanship crowned junior by Jackie Stull and senior by Charles Lethbridge. Also noted: Lloyd R. Stup won the Optimist district Lieutenant Governor award for top zone in the 16th District.
A 16 year old, Lamar Ratliff, reportedly gathered 304 bushels of corn per acre on land near Booneville Mississippi. The claim appears to set a new local or world-like benchmark for corn production.
A frustrated young man visits a psychiatrist venting bitterness toward the world and religion. He recalls war draft evasion and family conflicts, then reads a prescription note from the doctor declaring his brother has forgiven him. The piece ends with a moral about forgiveness.
Three people died in Maryland highway crashes over the weekend with two more fatalities in nearby Delaware. The latest victim was Harvey Thompson, 68, a former Caroline County deputy sheriff, who died after a crash on Maryland Route 19 near Church Hill. His car struck a vehicle carrying Clifford Phoebus, 72, and his wife from Princeton New Jersey. Phoebus suffered a fractured pelvis and concussion and his wife a broken wrist. Earlier, two men died in Calvert County when two cars collided and a third vehicle went off a bank to avoid the crash. The deceased were Tim McCoy Ridgley of Lothian and Paul Foster of Wayson's Corner.
The Lewistown P T A closed the school year May 15 with president Mrs Harry Stull presiding. A $127.53 bazaar profit was reported. Two Lewistown 4 H Club boys will receive $10 each toward their College Park Club Week trip. Officers for 1956 57 were elected: president Mrs Harry Stull vice president Mrs Jewell Beeson secretary Mrs John McHenry treasurer Mrs Paul Snyder delegates Mr and Mrs Joseph Livezey with alternates Mrs Paul Snyder and Mrs Ira Rippeon. The room with Mr Wilfong received the $1 attendance award for ninth straight month. The program included a poem The First Day of School and aHealth nurse Miss Grimes announced first and seventh graders must have physicals for September and explained required reports. Mrs Otto Osborne read His Courier by O Henry.
The Rodeo Association of America was formed in 1928. Standards and a system of points were established to determine the champion in each event for the seven.
Emmitsburg high schools plan a baccalaureate service at Elias Lutheran Church Sunday at 7 45 p m. Norman D Adams Jr and wife return from their May 19 Philadelphia wedding trip to visit his parents. Lena Wastler fractures her right leg after a fall. treated at Warner Hospital and resting at home. Mrs George Green of Baltimore visits Grace Baker and Pauline Seabrook. Anabel Hartman of Baltimore stays in an East Main street apartment. Bible thoughts quote and mention of Rome New York direct flight by Pan American World Airways.
Deeds filed in the Clerk's office record transfers from families including Renns Wheatleys Englis h and Thomas to buyers such as the American Optical Company Fred Alexander John Birk Watkin Boone Wachter and Merson. Considerations range from about 5 000 to 22 500 dollars for parcels in Hughes Ford Mountain farm Thurmont Urbana Tuscarora and Catoctin Avenue areas. The American Optical site near Frederick is noted.
Reports from Frederick Memorial Hospital and University Hospital in Baltimore list patients admitted or treated. Among them are Mr. Pierce H Gaver Sr at University Hospital for observation prior to surgery and Mrs. Karl Smith of Rocky Ridge returning home after transfer.
A Turkish Cypriot constable was killed and two other security officers wounded in an ambush on a convoy near Paphos. The incident marks the fifth Turkish Cypriot policeman killed in the 14 month Greek Cypriot campaign. An investigation into clashes in Nacosia area is planned and arson against Greek shows noted. A curfew is in effect in Nicosia's Turkish quarter and Afania after weekend Greek Turkish rioting.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.