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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1955
Page
2
The notification lists the Great Southern PTG and MFG Co as publisher in Frederick Maryland with a long list of subscription rates and mailing details. It notes this edition is dated Tuesday November 29 1955 and mentions the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
The article notes a weak start for a new Army Reserve program to recruit 10 000 youths monthly with six months training and seven and a half years in the reserves. Only 1 200 volunteers joined, many illiterate or underweight, prompting concerns about manpower needs. It describes local civic actions by the Frederick County Citizens' Council to organize a nominating convention for a School Board vacancy and calls for broad public participation and oversight.
Readers debate treatment at the November 14 Frederick County Citizens' Council for the Public Schools meeting. A letter defends openness and invites church members to attend, while Stevens answers clarifying the article’s factual reporting and the council’s nominating convention discussion.
Fifty years ago items from The News include a proposal to create an ice pond in Baker Park for skaters, tribute to Miss Rose Vaugh, Fredericktown public school support, Liberty High School auditorium event, a moon project by Frederick planners, and J Grove Lime Co. bid details for macadamizing one mile of road from New Midway toward Detour at $21,145.
Gary Vincent Furr of Browningsville was honored with a surprise home party on Saturday as he turned six. Guests included George Warner Phillin Walter Furr David Savage Wilma Barbara Susan Jo Embrey Daryl and Brenda Nettles Clif fore Poole Perry Johnson and Mrs W F P Frank Mrs George Tarne Mrs Paul Embrey Mrs Cheta Savage Mrs James Nettles Mrs John Frank Mrs Elwood Farr and others. Later a carbon monoxide incident in Cockeysville Md left Mrs Harsey Breidenbaugh 37 dead and her husband and three children affected.
Twenty years ago items from The News Columns dated November 29 1905 report a strong Thanksgiving Market with turkeys 20 to 23 cents a pound dressed chickens 25 to 55 cents each high duck prices eggs 30 cents a dozen. The farm barn at John Browns Emmitsburg area destroyed by fire with 23 head cattle and one horse inside. County School Commissioners adjourned after a brief session approving library funds to multiple towns. William Saidling West FatUick street bought Mr Fagan's trotting horse Sellow Dos. Company A First Infantry inspected at Independent Hall with Inspector General Gatther pleased by their showing.
Assigned to the Frederick area Earl Sheble Jr, forester in training at Peon avivanta State College, begins work in Frederick county. The meeting covers church group activity, quilting plans, and community thanks. Weddings include Mary Frye and Paul Hobbs at Jefferson Street home, with reception details and official officiant. Engagement announced for Shirley Flair and Charles Shiffer. Moose Women of Frederick Chapter to meet for committee reports and Christmas party planning.
Mrs. Riley D. Housewright leads Frederick County in the Maryland Mental Health Christmas Project, seeking five to six gifts per package for about 8,000 patients including convalescent parolees. Donations may be cash or items such as clocks radios and magazines, with pickup and mailing to Frederick or Baltimore headquarters.
Washington column by David Lawrence examines Democratic rivals Stevenson and Harriman criticizing Eisenhower's peace policy. It weighs risks of a belligerent stance vs diplomacy, praises or critiques of Geneva outcomes, and reflects on public opinion, Madison Avenue influence, and past policy missteps shaping the 1956 race.
Two dozen officials will be honored by the National Civil Service League in Washington, including four Marylanders. Edna M. Adkins of Delmar will be the lone woman awardee, serving as Air Force administrative officer to the chief of staff. Also named were Herbert E. Angel of Bethesda, Lester Jay Cankling of Edgewood Arsenal, and Roger W. Jones of Chevy Chase, reflecting public service achievements in records management, chemical engineering, and legislative reference.
Mr and Mrs G William Stulizer of Baltimore announce the birth of Joanne Marie their fourth child at St Josephs Guttinee. Mr and Mrs George C Chandjee announce the birth of their third son Joel Mark on November 18 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Pet Robert P Falconer stationed at Camp Gordon Ga has been transferred overseas his new address US 52 392847 Garmuisch Det SACS 7622 AU APO 172 New York N Y. Mrs Henry Weaver Washington MI and others spent Thanksgiving in Richmond Va with Rev and Mrs Reno S Harp Jr. Rev Mr Harp is son of Mrs Harp Sr. Mr and Mrs Roy B Miller announce the birth of their third son November 18 at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mrs Miller is the former Betty Hann. Mr and Mrs Wayne Everitts announce the birth of a daughter Deborah Sven on Saturday November 26 at Prince Georges Hospital Hyattsville. The infant’s father is former Brunswick resident. Mrs Everitts is daughter of Mrs Frank Hebb. Mr and Mrs Albert L Luhn near Frederick welcome their son Robert Lee born November 26 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The infant weighed seven pounds twelve and three quarters ounces Mrs Luhn is the former Belt Fisher of Harmone Officer and Mrs William H Fletcher Jr Falls Church Va.
In Arlington, Virginia, a pair of twin girls arrived November 23 with birth times at 8:38 and 8:43 AM. One weighed seven pounds nine ounces and the other six pounds. They were named Diane Ruth and Donna Elizabeth. The mother, before marriage, was Edeltraut Helena Reutin of Augsburg Germany. The father is Fletcher, son of Mrs. Osho P. Spring of Lovettsville Virginia, who is visiting with family. The notice also reports births in Gettysburg Pennsylvania and a family move within town.
Former President Harry S. Truman told Beverly Hills diners that keeping world peace is a key American duty in the atomic era and urged prayer for peace. He warned that future atomic war would strike behind lines, cautioned against hysteria, and noted anti-Masonic, anti-Catholic, and Ku Klux Klan scares, drawing applause from a mixed audience.
Among the sick is Mrs. Harry V. Frushour of North Frederick elementary, who recently had a tonsillectomy at Frederick Memorial Hospital and has returned home progressing satisfactorily. Mr. Otho P. Spring of Lovettsville, Virginia, learns his brother Carl Rinker Spring, in a Flora Florida hospital after surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spring moved to Florida from Washington years ago. he is a retired policeman. Mrs. J Herman Vack, once at Frederick Memorial, has returned home to Braddock Heights. Mrs. Allen Cramer on East Patrick Street will celebrate her birthday Wednesday.
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