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Partial OCR reads FRIDAY OCTOBER 19 with scattered fragments. Indicates a historical newspaper page segment from Atick Maryland area with uncertain full headline and details.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1956
Page
3
Partial OCR reads FRIDAY OCTOBER 19 with scattered fragments. Indicates a historical newspaper page segment from Atick Maryland area with uncertain full headline and details.
Charles Theodore Meyer, longtime Petersville area dentist and manager of Horsey Distillery, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital from injuries in an auto crash near Petersville last week. His wife Ada P. Meyer remains hospitalized after surgery for the same accident. Funeral services are planned for Monday at the late residence. Surviving are his wife, a Cincinnati family connection, a foster sister, a nephew, and a niece. The article also notes a Grace Reformed class meeting with plans for a cover dish supper and rummage sale.
Police advise drivers to stop when sleepy to prevent injuries and death. A doctor suggests keeping chocolate bars in the glove compartment for a quick energy boost during late night or early morning drives. He cautions against driving while sleepy and notes some people will anyway.
Thirty one persons passed drivers tests Thursday given by the Department of Motor Vehicles inspectors at the State Armory. From Frederick list includes McCormack, Remsberg, Crouch, Williams, Prestwich, Keller, Runkle, Haines, McGee, Delaplaine, Hoff, Stup, Clark, Page, Ficht. Others from Brunswick, Thurmont, Walkersville, Emmitsburg, Mt. Airy and Cooksville also named.
Frederick crowds attend fair despite clouds as a Washington Shriners special train arrives. The will of Louis F. Detrick of Baltimore leaves multiple Frederick county farms to his sons and grandchildren. Mayor and Aldermen approve deeds for sales proceeds of 3390. Stephen Foot sells 107 acres on New Design road to R Rush Lewis. Carroll Comedy Company stages Rip Van Winkle at City Opera House to a large audience.
A crowded Fair Grounds amid showers saw Lucky Teter and his dare devils perform a two hour pageant as part of a four day fair drawing about 90 000 patrons the best turnout in a decade. An automobile incident near East Patrick street injured Miss Nellie Obenderfer and Beachley Main suffered a broken arm after jumping from a dugout. Frederick High School won a dairy cattle purge contest and the church anniversary plans feature an opaque projector history with a sermon by Rev Clifton Thomas and a pageant reenacting fifty years of church growth
The family asks that flowers be omitted and gifts of condolence go to the choir fund at St Mark's Episcopal parish. C. H. Feele and Bro. are in charge of arrangements at the cemetery ceremony.
Among the sick are Dr George H. Riggs founder of Riggs Sanatorium Ijamsville and Arlington now a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs William F Lindsey Lovettsville daughter of Thomas L. and Mrs Cramer is improving there after two weeks of treatment but cannot receive visitors. Col Elmer M Munshower State Police superintendent is in satisfactory condition after admission October 3 for a ruptured appendix. Mrs Anna Kennedy East Second Street admitted for treatment and observation. Mr H Frank Foland College Avenue readmitted for observation. Mr Henry Davis North Market Street taxi operator remains about the same after a week in hospital. Mrs George R Leatherman Middletown entered Vindo bono Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Heights in satisfactory condition. Mrs J William Null Biggs Avenue confined to home by illness in fair condition.
Titus M Nell 61 died Monday at his Carlisle home after a long illness. Requiem Mass was held Thursday at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Carlisle with burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery. Survived by wife Daisy Nell daughter and six sons and many brothers. He worked for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission since its original section opened. He belonged to St Patrick’s Church and Holy Name Society.
Tasker's Chance Garden Club members hear two magnolia trees will be planted in Court House Park this fall as part of a park planting project. Reports cover planting, bulbs, and arrangements awards. The Frederick Junior Woman's Club hosts an open house for prospective members on October 15 with hors d ouvres and piano music.
The notice batch covers Ronse Dews Martin wedding at St John’s Catholic Church in October with a reception at Peter Pan Inn and new Sylvan Heights home. Jean Roselle Watson engaged to Donald Lee Miller. various local police, civic, club events and society notes across Frederick area including dances, travel, and reunions.
National Society for Crippled Children and Adults holds its 35th annual convention October 28 31 in Washington DC with 1500 delegates from 48 states. Speakers include Arthur S Flemming and several specialists in therapy and education. The event features prosthetic demonstrations and a focus on cerebral palsy programs.
Two Fairmont women died when their car on a Morgantown road known as the Uffington curve crashed near Walkersville. The victims were Mrs. Paul B. Rhoads and Mrs. Kintz. The driver was reported speeding before the curve. Authorities investigated the accident and transferred the bodies for further handling.
Col and Mrs F C Rogers of Rec ord street prepare to winter in Gulfport Florida and Mrs Rogers recent discharge from Frederick Memorial Hospital is noted. Elizabeth Knill of Frederick will attend the United Democratic Women's Clubs of Maryland convention in Baltimore October 24 25. Donald B Rice and Joseph F Rhoderick of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce plus their wives plan a five day trip to Boston for the National Chambers of Commerce Executives Committee convention. George H Smith Sr of Trail Avenue marks his birthday.
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