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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1955
Page
2
A column notes Britain increases sales tax across items from soap to radios and cosmetics, claiming the hike aims to curb consumption to boost exports and curb inflation, while acknowledging postwar economic strains. It also mentions Santa letters from Frederick, Maryland, with two children asking for Christmas hopes.
Fifty years ago reports recount Miss Amy Motter narrowly escaping injury after a runaway trap near North Market Street. Levi Thomas warned the horse, it jumped a fence, a wheel broke a garden gate, and G. Ed. Myers stopped the horse while Miss Motter remained seated unharmed. Also noted are new freight cars being built for the F and MM Electric Railway, roadbed improvements, a hay ride scare on East Church Street, and the death of Peter Brookrey, a Frederick resident and former proprietor of Brookey's High Ward. The turkey crop is expected to rise with prices between 10 and 25 cents a pound due to wet summer weather.
Twenty years ago column notes a proposed road linking Frederick and areas near Wells, with state road commission involvement and debate over government funds. The piece mentions WPA projects, local officials, and wartime era work, noting hunting season opening and rabbi releases in Frederick County.
Frederick County teacher Jana farmer today were honored as winners of the 4-H alumni recognition. The award honors former 4-H members for community leadership and public service. Recipients include William G Baker and Walter Harmsen for dairy herds work and leadership at Lands End Party in Queen Anne’s County.
Dr Forbes Burgess, county health officer, announced that 21 189 second and third grade pupils were inoculated with the Salk polio vaccine this week, a drop from 2772 last spring. About 2712 parental requests were recorded this fall, with around 200 not signing. Approximately 1M children remain set for vaccination. make up shots will be given to sick children. Daily totals were 578 Tuesday 611 Wednesday 454 Thursday and 516 Friday. Parkway school rose from last spring while Washington street declined.
Rt Rev Harry Lee Noll suffragan Bishop of Maryland led confirmation at Att Saints Episcopal Parish and St Timothy s church on Sunday with twenty two candidates receiving the laying on of hands. Names include Meredith Nawker Alexander Michael Lamar Brachey Karl Bh Sver Hart Milvton Stumpheys Tendrickson Gary Albert Kemp and others from multiple streets and towns.
A Frederick Carroll line delegation urged County Commissioners to close a Frederick County dump near Union Bridge citing health concerns. Health officer Dr Forbes Burgess said an agreement limits the site to trash with proper covering, and warned action if raw garbage is dumped despite stipulations.
Deeds were recorded in the Clerk's office for multiple property sales. Buyers include Mr. and Mrs. William U Hutter Jr on a Braddock district site near Brad dock Hemhts High road for about 20 dollars, and Ingalls Lumber and Supply Co. for the warehouse at 121 East Main Street Middleton for around 14 thousand dollars. Other transfers involve Lewistown Creagerstown road Creek View subdivision and several properties in White Rock area with prices ranging from thousands to about 37 thousand dollars.
A deputy arrested a man at Snarkleford after a farm raid recovered corn valued at a train of items. The suspect, aged over ten, is tied to a theft spree across the region and faces charges.
A 20 month probe into former Gov Harold Hoffmans affairs led to dismissal of Walter T. Margetts Jr and suspensions for two DES officials. The report by Gen Norman Schwarzkopf to Gov Meyner also cites Hoffman embezzlement and fraudulent purchasing, with a $300 000 embezzlement tied to the South Amboy Trust Co and a state suit for recovery of 300 000.
In Peterborough New Hampshire a small poll finds residents split on farm price supports. Six interviewees including Robert Carpenter Bart Ramshore Mrs Bascom Neal Miss Eric Baker Charles Senff WoC Hann express varying views on whether a return to rigid parity or flexible support will attract more votes for Stevenson Harriman Eisenhower and the Democratic or Republican position. The piece notes a background on the issue and quotes local reactions. A Guernsey cow Ot Manor Beals of Onion Bridge Maryland sets a milk and fat production record.
The Sirf-Winterthur Zeus Burke, owned by Leslie King Ringsiçad Fayelarks burg and Winterthur Farms, earns Gold Medal Proved Sire status from the Holstein Association. His qualification required 17 daughters scored 100 percent, at least three classified good plus, and production benchmarks including 15,902 pounds milk and 582 pounds fat with 359 percent AT Fay.
A 25 year old rural girl questions love and marriage choices between a country farm life and a city boy. Dorothy Dix advises returning to rural life, giving the country beau a chance, and ending the city romance to pursue happiness in the countryside.
Dense smoke trap halted entry to a Towson flat as a resident deputy forced a back door. Patrolman Gensespence carried a owner to safety and formed a human ladder for another, aiding a 19 year old found near a door. Fire crews evacuated residents while others escaped through basement doors.
Two German exchange students spoke at a Zonta Club dinner in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Miss Waldtraut Schnell and Miss Maria von Bodkien recounted their voyage from East to West Germany and life in Frederick County host families. Both plan further study and careers in languages and foreign correspondence.
Forty new members joined the Petlersonian Democratic Club of Frederick County at a regular meeting Monday. The grand opening of the Fourth and East streets clubhouse expands membership over 50. President Philip H Beard noted the first general use of the meeting room and a new drive to keep highways trash free with trash bag distribution in service stations and hotels. A committee led by Darrel H Kehne will study bag costs and distribution, and Secretary Joseph Coady resigned with a successor to be chosen later.
The Unionville Homemakers Club held its November meeting with the American Creed recited in unison by twenty nine members and one visitor. Maurie McDaniel announced National Safety Day in December and the annual March 29 event as part of the divertary report. Mrs Bruce Harbaugh led a quiz, and members discussed citizen courtesy and better behavior. Ralph PooleyPres den t led the business segment and United Nations quiz was conducted. An upcoming December 1 supper at Gaunce Hall was planned.
Capt Pierce H Gaver Jr native of Frederick and West Point graduate moves from Fort Bliss El Paso to Fort Sill Lawton Ala for advanced guided missile instruction leaving Nov 19 with wife and four children. Other items note Miss Eyier and Miss Sexton in York Pa, Moscow embassy ties, and local births and moves.
Among the sick are Mr Frank Gladhill of Creagerstown convalescing at home and Mrs Joan Crum of Frederick recovering after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Collateral forfeiture reported for several motorists in Cumberland area, with fines listed. Lester B Reed elected chairman of Allegany County delegation in the Maryland General Assembly. Steel industry labor force noted in brief statistic.
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