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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1955
Page
2
The Frederick Frederick News outlines per copy and prepaid subscription rates in 1935. It lists single copy five cents, monthly prepaid one dollar, three months two dollars fifty, six months four fifty, and annual eight dollars, noting post office second class matter status.
Pan American orders 45 jet airliners from Boeing and Douglas at 269 million dollars, followed by United Lines with 30 Douglas aircraft. The move signals a race to jet propulsion, with planes carrying 112 to 240 passengers and speeds of up to 515 mph, promising much shorter transoceanic travel times once deliveries begin in coming years.
Chester Edward Moore of Buckeystown Maryland was injured when his car traveling south on Route 11 eight miles north of Martinsburg veered off the highway at 11:40 p m Thursday. The auto demolished 103 feet of fencing and three gates and overturned. Estimated damage was 1500 dollars. Moore was aided and taken back to Maryland.
Fifty years ago on November 7 1905 Frederick voters faced a quiet election with scarce funds and late returns. A boiler safety valve explosion at Frederick College caused steam filling the basement but no serious harm. Emerson Literary Society debated civilization led by Mr Brust and Mr Zimmerson affirming the negro’s contributions. Elias Summers bicycle was stolen then recovered near Wee South street. Mayor and Aldermen postponed macadamizing Rockwell Terrace until spring due to unsettled ground.
Saint Joseph College Emmitsburg will mark American Education Week November 6 to 12 by highlighting Mother Seton and the origins of Catholic education in the United States. Displays trace the first Catholic normal school the seven teaching orders founder Mother Seton and notable items from early academy life. A panel of senior education students will speak at DePaul auditorium on Friday November 7 at 9:25 a.m. The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Mt Zion church met October 19 with twenty members. plans included hospital aid items and a goodwill box won by Miss Elisabeth Boyer.
The T E L Sunday School class of the First Baptist church held a covered dish supper and monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. President Mrs William Breh opened the session with prayer led by Mrs royal and devotions by J C Kettells. The subject Teaching Jesus Christ Love was discussed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J C Kettells, Mr and Mrs A L By Cosmus, Mr and Mrs James Krante, Mr and Mrs Charles Creamer, Mr and Mrs Guy Seal, Mrs W C Royal, Mrs Elmer Stockman, Mrs George Smith Sr, Mrs Marion Whichard, Mrs Gloria Bopsi, Mrs Merrit Shankle, Mrs Earl Newton, Mrs Virginia Kreh, Mrs Effie Easton, and others.
Board of Education discussed status of the remat seng one room schools in the county. Seven schools remain as the Broad Run dispute and subsequent strike sparked pupil unrest. Mars Tand Lords Day Alliance speaker Dr Wayne Kelly addressed Grace Evangelical and Reformed on educational programs. Two memorial pine trees to be planted on Magnolia Avenue near Carroll Creek. County awarded a $16,891 contract to Grove Lime Co for a road segment between New Midway and Detour.
Frederick County health officials report 3,797 people have had chest X rays in seven days from a mobile unit set up in the city. More than 500 daily, with a 22 day schedule across city and county sites including schools and plants. Jaycee volunteers promote the drive, which targets ages 15 and up and plans county stops through Friday November 18.
Forty members of the Jehovah's Witnesses in the Maryland Circuit 1 area are set to attend a Watchtower Bible Society assembly at the University of Maryland College Park Coliseum November 11 to 13. Donald D. Kesecker, presiding minister, notes delegates from 20 area congregations will participate. the Sunday discourse is Overcoming the Fears of This Generation. Dunlap, a district minister, is the Sunday speaker. attendees include Nanaled R. Kesecker, Alex Panis, Blanche Gorman, Maynard Lawson and many others.
Middletown Memorial Hall will host formal dedication ceremonies Thursday evening as National Grange Master Newsom speaks. State Grange Master Hoopes and Frederic County Pomona Grange leader Remsberg will take part with Middletown Grange officers. A bronze plaque will name 90 local servicemen from World War I, memorializing the hall’s long history since its purchase from the Burgess and Commissioners.
Miss Betty Bolger daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bolger of Bonny Hill Farm Sewickley Pa wed Robert Bentley Fleming son of Mr and Mrs Wray Fleming Indianapolis in Sewickley Presbyterian Church The ceremony was led by Rev Robert Vogelsang A reception followed at the bride s home Attendants included Barbara Dianne Bolger as honor attendant Best man William Fleming Ushers were Daniel Bolger and Richard Stillenger The couple will reside in Indianapolis after a wedding trip to Florida and Nassau
Local items report Mr and Mrs Lloyd C Culler returning from a day trip to Atlantic City and staying at Marlborough Blenheim. Mr and Mrs Harry Best celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. Emory Carmack marks his birthday. News lists hunting trip by Vidhartee Tl Simenftah ville and Melvin R Keith after two weeks in Colorado. Narvy Wilteh and Walter Bottcher announce births, with Sharon Ann at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Doris L Carpenter noted as Bottcher’s wife. Nettie Wysor returns from Urbana after caring for Bertha Loomis, via Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. Earl L Kelly and family return from a San Antonio visit with Sayler and Carmi W Saster Jr. and Mrs Sayler.
A quiet Oct. 10 wedding at Rev William F Baker s home in Locust Grove Union Bridge joined Miss Nancy L Talbott daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Talbott Frederick and Vernon M Martin son of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Martin Thurmont In attendance were Miss Mary Baumgardner as attendant and Earl Luthn as best man The couple will reside at the bride s home following a short wedding trip.
Among the sick patients, 47 year old Henry Om of Barnes Store Mt Pleas entered Frederick Memorial Hospital today for surgery Tuesday. The daughter of Mr and Mrs Atlee Rinna of Brad dock visited. A patient from VNSTOWN is still hospitalized at Quttur 4 Hospital Washington with satisfactory progress. Mr William C. Humm of 1028 Ninth Market Street recently underwent surgery and is progressing satisfactorily at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
The Episcopal Cathedral Church of the Incarnation in Baltimore was consecrated by Bishop Noble Powell. Rev. John W. Peabody was installed as its first dean. The event followed February’s diocesan convention approving the cathedral’s establishment. Also includes Frederick Civitan meeting notes and a CAP search mission report in Cumberland and Hagerstown areas.
In Syracuse New York Hector Constance fourteen outpointed Jimmy Watkins in Buffalo to 148 pounds. Pat Mangi from Hollywood and Charlie Sawyer from Los Angeles contributed weekend coverage with results from the boxing card.
The mortgage banker Walker and Dunlop Inc and trustees defend a suit by Edwin and Mrs Albaugh to stop sale of 324 Redwood Ave. They deny joint venture with Catoctin Construction and say the home was built by Catoctin. They seek permission to sell and dismissal of the complaint.
Major General Herbert Brownell Jr addressed the Canadian Club of Toronto on U S Canada ties. He urged peaceful means for joint solutions, stressing independence and territorial integrity are not under threat and noting longstanding adherence to international law.
New York socialite William Woodward Jr. 35 was shot to death eight days ago by his wife who said she mistook him for a prowler. The estate includes Belair Stud in Bowie Maryland and Nashua the year’s top racehorse. The will names Ann Woodward and five sons as principal heirs and is to be probated this week. Detective Pinnell found no financial motive or evidence against the claim that the shooting was accidental.
Funeral services were held in Baltimore for Dr. Jonas S Friedenwald an eye specialist and Johns Hopkins researcher. The 38 year old physician died after months of illness. He was associate professor of ophthalmology at Hopkins and head of research at Wilmer Clinic. Survivors include his wife Marie Louise Sherwin and a sister. he was buried in Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery.
Mrs Muriel G Rolls will present an illustrated lecture at Hood College Brodbeck Hall Friday at eight pm titled Travels Through Literary Britain Chaucer to Churchill. She will show colored photographs of English countryside and sites connected with Chaucer Shakespeare Milton Bunyan Austen Shelley Dickens and later Hardy Shaw and Churchill.
Five Voice of Democracy winners from area high schools will compete in a county contest broadcast on WFMD from 8 to 9 p.m. The finalists include Lois Linn Emmitsburg High Patricia Ferkinson St Johns High Louise Clendenin Frederick High and John Roddy St Josephs High Middletown High holds its finals today with James Fox introducing the event. Mary J Shuff replaces Mayne John A Derr as judge alongside Colonel John J Waves and Dr James B Ranck. The county contest is set for North Frederick Elementary School from 7:45 to 9 p.m. on November 9 with judges to report by 7:45 p.m.
A compact excerpt cites ancient guidance on women's adornment and obedience, referencing Peter and Fuller. It frames women's trust in God and subjection to husbands, and notes a admonition to a wife to command her husband in any equal matter.
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