Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

News in Frederick, Maryland

We have 6,002,175 pages in Maryland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1956

Page

1

Criticises Board For Pay Action In Frederick County

The Frederick County Citizens Council urged higher teacher salaries and proposed a professional survey of the school system. They praised Dr. James A. Sensenbaugh’s appointment and protested the county commissioners rejection of a raise, while electing officers and hearing education notes from Dr. LeRoy D. Fothergill and others. The group also considered a survey committee to aid the Board of Education and the incoming superintendent.

Frederick County Citizens Council Board of Education James A. Sensenbaugh County Commissioners Frederick High School Leon S. Ldoine Morris Rhian Lloyd K. Hoover Dorothy Mooring John C. Wagner Robert L. Weintraub Laurence Welsch Dud. Jey Glick Fothergill Fort Detrick Louis R. Schoolman Hove Guy Kelly Dr. Sensenbaugh Kelly Sugel Ges Frederick County

State Crops Held Back by Cool Dry Weather

Maryland crops show slow growth as cool dry conditions suppress early corn clover mixtures asparagus potatoes snap beans and limas. Barely is making strong progress rye and wheat crops are reported fine. Hancock fruit growers report frost damage with remaining apples and peaches sizing. Soybean planting about one third complete. winter nuts filling well in Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. Tobacco plants set out in Southern Maryland. Alfalfa being cut with fields blooming on the Eastern Shore and in parts of north central counties.

College Park Maryland Maryland Crop Reporting Service Hancock Area

Auto Races To Be Held

Auto races at Indianapolis are set to proceed the 40th 500 mile race despite a flash flood. Heat and humidity may test drivers as the track dries, with a weather outlook of possible afternoon showers. The 1953 race deaths and hospitalizations loom as historical cautions for today's event.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Speedway Weather Bureau Carl Scarsborough

Victor Cullen Nursing School Finals in June

Ten girls will graduate from Victor Cullen Hospital School of Practical Nursing at a chapel ceremony on June 6 with a baccalaureate address by Rev J Boyd Davis of the Church of the Transfiguration. A separate graduation program on Wednesday includes Dr A Austin Peatre delivering the address at 3 p.m. Presiding is Dr Leon Hetherington. A reception follows at Nurses Home.

Victor Cullen Hospital Victor Cullen State Hospital J. Boyd Davis Church of the Transfiguration Blue Ridge Summit A. Austin Peatre State Board of Health Leon H. Hetherington Brugau Maryland Eileene Dennis-Leigh Wildwood N. J Evelyn Dianna Lydick Gettysburg Elizabeth Irene Petre Hagerstown Elsie Gladys Robinell Cumberland Hanna Hopewell Stotler

Government rules unemployment benefits as taxable income

The Internal Revenue Service ruled that idle workers must report unemployment benefits as nonwage income on annual tax returns. Benefits funded privately to supplement state compensation will not be subject to withholding or social security taxes, but are tax liable.

Washington Russell C. Harrington Internal Revenue

Memorial Day observances planned for city and county

Hundreds expected at cemeteries Wednesday for Memorial Day rituals. Fort Detrick to host a 21 gun salute at noon per Col John J Hayes. Mt Olivet ceremony led by Francis Scott Key Post American Legion with sermons, invocations, and firing squad. Key grave flag ceremony follows and WWII veterans Brightwell brothers honored. City business to close while banks and post office observe holiday. schools in session. News and Post will not publish.

Fort Detrick John J. Hayes Mt. Olivet Cemetery Francis Scott Key Post American Legion Charles F. Trunk Evangelical Lutheran Church Herbert R. Jordan St. John's Catholic Church 115Th Infantry Maryland National Guard Frances Morgan The Legion Auxiliary Francis Scott Key Oscar R. Brightwell William Roscoe Brightell

Senate moves to vote on historic highway bill

The Senate holds a vote on a monumental public works bill to launch a 13 year program creating a 40,000 mile interstate system. It outlines 37 to 51 billion in federal state outlays, tax increases, and a pay as you build plan amid conferee talks with the House.

Washington Senate Wver Ausjean Pein Shana House Uncle Sam

Florida primary ends today in bid between Stevenson and Kefauver

Florida voters weigh a major test between Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver for the Democratic nomination while President Eisenhower faces nominal opposition in the Republican primary. The outcome shapes the California contest and a potential deadlock scenario at the national convention.

Associated Press Florida Adlai Stevenson Sen Estes Kefauver California Missouri Stuart Symington Kefatver Stevenson Columbus Ohio Frank J. Lausche Eisenhower Kefauver l Paul Ziffren Kefauver Thomas Carrell Chicago Illinois Ke!fanger Miami

Entrance tests set for Frederick nursing school

The Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing will administer the psychological entrance test on June 14 at the Georgianna Houck Simmons Nurses' Home. Applicants must submit credentials and the initial fee by June 11. late applicants may test in Baltimore on July 21. The fall term starts September 4 with 25 openings.

Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Estelle H. Collins Georgianna Houck. Simmons Psychological Corporation of New York City Miss Collins Baltimore Nursing School Collins School of Nursing Frederick Memorial Washington D. C Army Navy Airithe Fred J Wee -Brick County Health Department

Near Miss Fire Guards Farm Buildings at Browning Farm

A fire on the William H. Browning farm near New Market endangered several buildings but was controlled by Browning and the New Market Volunteer Fire Company. The blaze started in a wagon shed with a tractor on fire, likely caused by a short in battery wiring. Damages totaled several hundred dollars.

William H. Browning New Market

One Fails License Fraud Case Involving Fannie Spencer

Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr presided as Fannie Spencer pleaded guilty to attempting to obtain a Maryland operator's license for another person. She was fined $1 and costs after presenting herself as Shirley V. Thomas at the State Armory May 24 during a DMV examiner session. The Thomas woman forfeited $100 collateral and costs. Numerous other drivers were cited for speeding, lack of license, or improper conduct on U.S. 40 and Md. 26, with fines ranging from $6.45 to $164.45.

H. Reese Shoemaker’ Jr Fannie Spencer Airy Maryland Spencer Department of Motor Vehicle State Armory Shirley V. Thomas Mt. Airy Charles &. Grabill Libertytown U.S. 40 West Dennis Claude Annapolis

Executions Reported in Azerbaijan Trials

Moscow 41 The former Prime Minister of Azerbaijan and three other top officials were executed for treason and counter revolutionary activity. The four were alleged accomplices of Lavrenty Beria and charged with terrorist acts. The public trial in Baku ran from April 12 to 26, with M. D. Bagirov named as the leading defendant.

Moscow Azerbaijan Lavrenty Beria Baku Worker Baku M. D. Bagirov Azerbaijan Communist Party Council of Ministers Azerbaijan Republic

Kentucky Democrats Divided in State Primary Battles

In Louisville a split Democratic field pitted incumbent U S Senator Earle C. Clements against Joe B. Bates in a tight primary. Governor Chandler faced a party challenge while Republicans ran a contrasting race. Voters aged under 21 could participate for the first time under a 1956 law moving the primary up.

Louisville Kentucky U. S U S Earle C. Clements A. B. Chandler Clements Joe B. Bates

Clarksburg Editor Frank E Carpenter Dies at Work

Clarksburg editor and sports editor Frank E Carpenter of the Clarksburg Telegram collapsed and died at about 7 a.m. while alone in the editorial room. He was 46, survived by his widow Hanna Allman Carpenter and son Frank K. E Carpenter Jr. The death was attributed to heart attack.

Clarksburg W. Vaif Frank E. Carpenter Clarksburg Telegram Carpenter John Martin Cecil B. Highland Exponent Telegram Martin Hanna Allman Carpenter Frank KE. Carpenter Jr

Memorial Day Weather Outlook Across the Nation

A Weather Bureau bulletin from Suitland Maryland forecasts warm humid conditions for Memorial Day over most of the nation. Cooler spells in parts of the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley, rising temps in the East, Southeast remaining hot, and scattered thundershowers from northern California through the Midwest to New York and across the South. Some mid Atlantic and New England areas may avoid widespread storms.

Washington Weather Bureau Suitland Great Lakes Mississippi Valley New York State Texas High Sierras California Midwest Great Lakes Region Southland Florida mid-Atlantic States New England

Washington Eyes Invitation to Russian Joint Chiefs Visit

Washington reported that only Air Force Gen. Nathan F. Twining was invited to Moscow for Soviet Aviation Day on June 24. The White House and Pentagon weighed acceptance as eight senior advisers prepared to discuss Russia’s 1.2 million man armed forces cut and the stalled disarmament talks.

Washington Moscow Joint Chiefs of Staff Russia Joint Chiefs Air Force Nathan F . Twining Pentagon White House Army Navy Adm Arthur W. Radford Twining New York Herald Tribune Eisenhower U.S Harold E. Stassen London Stassen

Four Top Americans Eliminated At Troon

In Troon Scotland four top American contenders fell in the second round of the British Amateur Championship. Frank Stafaci Billy Goodloe Ernest Arend Manley and defending champion Joe Conrad were among those advancing or defeated as wind and hazards shaped play on the 6 583 yard links. Ned Ware of Philadelphia moved to the third round by default.

Troon Scotland Frank Stafaci Billy Goodloe Ernest Pete Ned Ware Philadelphia

Five Day Weather Outlook For Maryland

A five day forecast shows partly cloudy and warmer conditions Wednesday followed by scattered showers on Thursday and cooler, rising temperatures into the weekend. Temperatures average slightly above normal with afternoon highs in the 70s and morning lows mainly in the 50s, dipping to the mid 40s in extreme western Maryland.

Maryland

Indianapolis Bracing For More Floods

Flooded Indianapolis braced for more rain as water drained thousands of acres of farmland in central Illinois. A state flood emergency was in effect, with over 2,100 civil defense workers mobilized and police stationed at posts. Evacuations rose to more than 1,500 families. 21 schools closed and major highways blocked.

Associated Press Indianapolis Illinois Phillip L. Bayt Eagle Creek Speedway Wagledale Indianpolis Speedway Track Marion County Tarmer City DeWitt County Springfield Ely Iowa Cedar Rapids Kress Tex Panhandle Canada North Atlantic Great Lakes

Centrist Lead In Italy Cut In Municipal Races

Italy’s moderate Christian Democrats held a strong provincial lead while late reports from northern cities showed a Leftist surge denting centrist totals in municipal results. The center coalition led by Premier Segni surpassed the extreme Left and Right by over a million votes provincially, with the Left polling heavily in Milan and Genoa.

Rome Italy Pietro Nenais Milan Genoa Center Antonio Segni Christian Democrats

Tydings Campaign Cost In Maryland Senate Bid

A financial filing shows Millard F. Tydings top line campaign cost of 108354.99 for his Democratic Senate run. Contributions totaled 10610.61 with 4035.38 still owed to R. Bruce Livie. Livie loaned 5750 and gave 2175. The Tydings family donated 14500 and he spent 5000 of his own money.

Baltimore Millard FE Tydings Democratic Senate William D. MacMillan R. Bruce Livie

Memorial Day News Inaction Delays Publication

The paper announces no edition on Memorial Day. The business office will be closed for the day. The editorial and operations are slated to resume next business day.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Board For Pay Action Victor Cullen Nursing School State Hospital Nugan Aviane Fire U.S. 40 West Leo M. Siminski Glenn L. Bowman Charles A. Beck Westernport U.S. 40 East R. C. Snyder Robert H. Boyer Anderson Ind Jean K. Chisom U.S. 340 Luther F. Chisom Arthur Gaither John Roesis Canton Charles F. Wintermeyer Joseph J. Ziolkowski Elmer F. Ancell Mt. Clare Robert D. Kirby Walter T. Dunbar West Church Street MD. 26 Jasper W. Crosby Staunton Vee, W. Hardy Foundry West Washington Streets Ruth E. Devlin Frederick Emerson E. Ford Rockville William R. Faith Pleasant Ford Devlin Barbara Washington County Hospital Albert Doyle Qina Washington, D. C River Bend School River Bend Natrona County Wyo Gladys M. Johnson Thelma Watson Murray Sherolyn Minchow Oval Epen Iter Ap. Im
Search Courier

Search the News Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The News?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication