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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1955

Page

2

Frederick News Briefs October 12 1955

Publication information for a Frederick Maryland newspaper as of October 12 1955 lists publication days and contact details. Subscription rates show single copies at five cents and advance payment options including monthly and quarterly plans. The notice notes audit bureau membership and second class mailing status.

Great Southern Pig. & Mfg. CO North Court St Frederick, Md Audit Bureau of Circulators Frederick

Columbus Day Observance and Historic Discovery Debate

The article debates why Columbus Day is not universally observed in the United States and discusses the historic debate over who should be credited with discovering America. It notes Amerigo Vespucci’s prior voyage and argues Columbus’s name remains linked to the discovery in 1492 while suggesting broader remembrance is due.

United States Christopher Columbus America Amerigo Vespucci American Columbus New World Spain

Plan to emancipate 400000 Indians across 225 groups

Indian Commissioner proposes to assimilate 400000 survivors from 225 bands into mainstream society. The plan aims to make Indians full partners as citizens economically socially and politically. Social services would be extended and emphasis placed on self reliance and land use.

Interstate Indian Council Cope

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News

Fifty years ago items from The News dated October 12 1905 note Mrs William Smith of Woodsboro injuring a crutch on a floor hole in the courthouse with a radiator pipe below. The F.A. has organized a football team with a 120 pound average limit and lists players and positions. A Boys Temperance Association meeting at the WCTU rooms elected officers including Edward Thomas Bartgis Storm Dean Hendrickson Carvin Storm Howard Alhaigh. Charles W Quynax fishing on a bridge near the Fredericy and Addoletowun Railroad area.

William Smith Woodsboro Court House F.A Rg. M. Hodge E. Munshower J. Kessler C. Miller Re. J. Schimmel S. Zigler Q.b F. Rennedv R.b W Schell G Lugenbeel Capitan C. Kessier Boys Temperance Association W.C.T.U Edward Thomas Bartgis Storm Dean Hendrickson Carvin Storm Howard Alhaigh Charles Fisher

Twenty Years Ago Items From The News Oct 12 1935

Twenty years ago items reflect local events in Frederick and surrounding areas. Governor Farr attended with officials. Howard W Jackson Belt visits Frederick Fair. Centenary Memorial United Brethren church noted at York conference. Negotiations for leasing old Proaples Fire Insurance offices delayed. WPA work planned in five counties. About 180 Future Farmers guests attended Maryla na Chapter annual meeting at Calvary Methodist parish hall.

Farr Womicf Ant Howard W. Jackson Frederick Aears Dewitt P Zlse Centennial Memorial United Brethren Church York West Church Court Streets Waotus Viegress Administration WPA Vierdane Marylana Chapter Future Farmers of Mierich Calvary Methodist Church

Washington Today In The Era Of Open Conventions

In a column on party dynamics, David Lawrence contrasts Republican and Democratic approaches to leadership and nominating conventions. He argues Republicans moved to center under younger leaders while Democrats rely on big-city machines and labor unions. The piece discusses Trumanism as a potential issue in 1956 and critiques the looming influence of bosses and radicals in shaping nominees and campaigns.

David Lawrence Washington Incianatea Tammany Hall Adlai Stevenson Kefauver Tennessee Pemerane Party Republican Party Eisenhower Democratic Party Americans For Democratic Action Hoover North Averell Harriman New York New York State Fruman Haraman Stevenson Lke Kels Korea T9hh Republic Panthers Vitor Torna Oro

Listen for the Thrush by Miss Osborn

Miss Osborn releases Listen for the Thrush, a coming of age novel about Amy Dunton. The work follows her growth from babyhood to adolescence in the Catskills with her mother Sara and Aunt Thaya, and includes her father Arthur and Uncle Drew. Westminster Press publishes the book with noted nostalgia for Frederick County readers.

Mary Elizabeth Osborn Amy Dunton Hood College Amy Vluitax Sara Catskill

Dr Cartwright To Preach Here Tonight

Rev Dr Russell Cartwright Stroup will discuss Rev Dr Stephen Bloomer Balch who helped organize the local Presbyterian church in 1750. The program, part of a 175th anniversary series, begins at eight with additional notices of worship speakers and presbytery sessions.

Russell Cartwright Stroup Georgetawn Presbyterian Cartwright Stephen Bloomer Balch Balch Merval Weaver Edward J. Elson National Presbyterian Church Washington House of Worship Fisenhower Wilbur LaRoe Funeh Presbytery

Injuries and illnesses noted from Frederick area reports

A miscellany of local health updates lists Mrs Rosene Spurrier confined to home after a fall at 124 Fast Seventh Street and Mr Maurice Allier recuperating at Vindobona Convalescent Home Braddawk. Other notes include Mr Flush Bean at his son’s Wilson Place home in a coma, and Miss Elizabeth Contey connected to a horse accident. Further lines reference Dr Wes Charles Po Conley Jr, head injuries at Frederick Memorial Hospital, and various hospital admissions and statuses surrounding Frederick area residents.

Rosene Spurrier Fast Seventh Street Maurice Allier Vindobona Convalescent Elizabeth Po Cave Wes Charles Po Conley Jr Frederick Memorial Haw Mount Mua Frederick Memorial Hospital John Ty Patrick Street Frederick Fred Cok Pheer Olahns Hopkins Hospital Balamiare Amd Wanens Shane Newton Martinsourg W. Va

Reed and Smith Wedding in Dallas Episcopal church

Elaine Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Simpson South and Robert Ryan Reed of Carrollton were married at St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Dallas officiated by Rev Dean Moore The bride wore a blush pink taffeta gown with lace and seed pearls The couple planned a New Orleans honeymoon and now reside in Dallas Both families and local social circles were noted with multiple relatives named and the couple’s backgrounds highlighted

Dean Elaine Smith Edward Simpson South Tulsa Okla Dallas Tex Robert Ryan Reed Miro Lewis Reed Carrollton St. Michael and Alt Anghely Episcopal Church Dean Moore St. Matthew’s Cathedral BP. Ceremonias W. E. Gurseh Frances Floyd L Mouston Tex Dane Evans Ponte Mich Donna Dineen

Elm burvel PTA committees named at fall meeting

Elim Street PTA held its fall meeting Tuesday night with committee lists announced led by Maur ice A. Ramsturg, president. Nelson Strathern of Frederick County Council Association urged PTA use of the council service. Ralph W. Bower discussed student accident policy. About 1297 students at the school were noted. Committees were named for program, membership, hospitalty, health, publications, grounds, and more. A December meeting date was to be announced.

Elmburvel PLA Maurice A. Ramsturg Hamsburne Nelson Strathern Trederick County Council Association PTA Avai Elm Street PPA Ralph W. Bower Frank Lewis Potupal Ile Gilbert Klosen Homer Bragks Starold Moser Donal Koons Seman Brunk Theron Green Mes Charles ‘Pronk Alfred Shape Shurlene Vathue David Hagan Wiehard Besi Samuel Marrone James Grove Edwood Whitmore Dale Jenkinss Paul Althouse Charles Keller

Newcomers Present 8596 For Oxygen Tent

The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club presented a $596 check for an oxygen tent to Frederick Memorial Hospital president Mrs. Paul S. Michael at a luncheon in the Frankis Scott Key Hotel. Club president Mrs. J William Brosius Jr introduced Mrs Michael. Guest sponsors included Mrs Paul Ballaway and Mrs Charles S. V. Sanner. New members honored included Mrs Fred Rowe Mrs Willam V Patterson and Mrs Bernard Goetz. The October calendar announced includes several social events and a community auction raised $15 10 for the Community Chest.

Fred Rowe Willam V. Patterson Bernard Goetz Thomas Reid Jr Presbyterian Church Martin R. Ross William E Davis Camp Detrick Ralph C. Fish Bernard Easter Tay Harold P. Feldman Albert L. Fernelius William Wallace Theodore White Edward V. Scott Richard Clendennin

Recital Honors Large Audience at 175th Presbyterian Anniversary

Rodney K. Hansen, organist of the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore, gave a dedicatory recital at the Presbyterian church celebrating its 175th anniversary. He performed Bach, de Runa, Handel, Purvis, Langlais, and Dupre with brilliant technique and rich tonal color on the new Moller organ.

Rodney K. Hansen Presbyterian Church Hansén Incarnation Baltimore Tony_ Botel Mr. Hansen Richard Purvisi Parforner Langtats

Routine Board Meeting at Frederick Memorial Hospital

At the regular monthly meeting presided by Mrs Paul S Michael, the Frederick Memorial Hospital Board of Managers discussed finances with donations from the Newcomers Club of Welcome Wagon for $496 to purchase an oxygen tent. Ethel Nobham and Henietta Cramer attended the Hospital Convention in Atlantic City, focusing on Hospital and Community relations.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Paul S Michael Robert E Delaplaine Newcomers Club of Welcome Wagon Francis Seoul Key Hotel Frederick -Joseph Welrick Dro Wiss Ethel Nobham Atlante Tiyy Wiss Henietta Cramer

Townsend and Prince Due in London Tonight

Drifting rumors suggest Group Captain Peter Townsend and Princess Margaret may attend a public event in London as speculation swirls about a potential meeting. Uncertainty remains whether the pair will appear together or resume private contact in the week’s predicted decisions.

London RAF Peter Townsend

Personal news and transfers in regional notices

Mir Danner of Morocco Village observes birthday Thursday. Capt Houta, stationed in Hawaii, transferred to Camp Foster Hospital Washington. Capt Hom had 30 day leave to visit mother Mrs E M Hontz Walkersville. Mes Chase Grove at Boston Weights visiting sister Miss Mamie Dill East Third Street has returned home. Visitors to Mrs Sadie Barthiow included Mr and Mrs William O Bryan Vincent of Distridge Frankie Kismer Baltimore, Claude Croneberg Frederick, James Nicholson and daughter Connie Petersville, Minnie Kineford Petersville, Mrs Catharine Boswell and Virginia Hyattsville, Mr and Mrs Lewis Plunkard Frederick, Elmver Fry Petersville, Mr and Mrs Harold Harshman and three sons New Market. Mrs John Bell Baltimore spent week with Mrs Lena Main Doubs. Assistant County Agent and Mrs Robert E Stansfield Butterfly Lane congratulated on birth of their fourth child, second son, Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Smyth College honors announced. Dean's list: Miss Kathryn Steinberg daughter of Manuel and Mrs Weinberg 300 South Magnolia Avenue. Miss Steinberg is a senior at Smith.

Mir Frank Danner Moroccco Village Wall Marie Houta Hawaii State of Washington Hom E. M Hontz Walkersville Camp Hamfford Hospital Washington Mes Chase Sadie Barthiow William O'Bryan Vincent Distridge Frankie Kismer Baltimore Claude Croneberg Frederick James Nicholson Connie Petersville Minnie Kineford Catharine Boswell Virginia Hyattsville Lewis Plunkard Elmver Fry Harold Harshman New Market John Bell Lena Main Doubs Robert E Stansfield Butterfly Lane Frederick Memorial Hospital Smyth College Kathryn Steinberg Manuel Weinberg Magnolia Avenue Weinberg Smith

Boone Zile wedding ties Union Bridge families

Barbara Ruth Boone daughter of Mr and Mrs John I Boone married Richard Haven Zile son of Mr and Mrs Mer and Mrs Maven Zile in St James Lutheran Church Union Bridge in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Biron A Yaste. The bride wore a grey and pink street length dress with rosebud Corsage. The reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple reside on North Main Street Union Bridge with both graduates of Elmer Wolfe High School. The groom is employed at Camp Detrick Frederick.

Boone Barbara Ruth Boone John I Boone Union Bridge Richard Haven Zile Mer Maven Zile St. James Luth Church Biron A. Yaste Patsy Jane Beone Daniel Zile Goom Mary Ellen Zile Elmer Wolfe High School Union Bridge Clothing Co Elmer Wolfe Camp Detrick Frederick Zile North Main Street

Frontiers of America hosts Vitiligo study and charity events

Gloria Loekerman appears as guest of Frontiers of America at a dinner meeting discussing progress on a 310,000 grant to Howard University College of Medicine for a three year vitiligo study. The Frontiers support Vitiligo Foundation fundraising and present The Overtones of Washington DC at Asbury Methodist church. Also reported are a wedding announcement for Doraly Lynn Cramer and Richard Buaton and filed inventories for Robert E Delaplaine estate, plus Drum Major Fahne named at Juniata College.

Howard Laryersit College of Medicine Foundation of Glenn Lotherman Office of Register of Willi Ham D. Radcliff Robert E Delaplaine Frederuk Pubisher

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