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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1956
Page
2
Frederick officials praise action to limit Halloween pranks and trick or treating to a single night October 30. Mayor Derr emphasizes public cooperation to educate children and reduce damage and danger from celebrations. Vandalia echoes call for public and police cooperation to curb yearly problems.
The local Air Force Recruiting office at 2 East Church Street launches a clothing drive for Korean orphans following a directive from AF headquarters in Baltimore. Sergeants Clyde Jones and Howard Kerchner say the office will accept donations and be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
The piece questions Adlai Stevenson’s stance on hydrogen bomb testing and nuclear inspections, arguing official scientific reports show minimal biological harm while criticizing Stevenson for fear-mongering. It contrasts Stevenson’s positions on Soviet trust, inspections, and continued research with calls for a strong U.S. defense.
Frederick County reports a rise in sales and use tax receipts for the fiscal year ended June 20 1954 led by general merchandise and building materials with notable increases in automotive furniture and appliances and the miscellaneous group. The total receipts climbed from 672 065 to 755 919 with 20 354 coming from deficiencies penalties and interest.
The Frederick Community Players launch a membership campaign through November 15 to support three planned productions Two Blind Mice Solid Gold Cadillac and Double Door. Committee led by Charles W Ross III aims to enlist old supporters and new locals while stressing nonprofit financing.
A 1535 news item highlights planned repairs on a road from Potat of Rocks to Brumswick to begin next saving with Seaster FW. LeGore. Firewell's Hall Bremewick hosts a congressional race as October weather worsens. A collision injures an automobile worker on Jeffernea pike. Suit for 15000 damages filed in Circuit Court against Americas Stores Company and Albert Mar on Donnelly after a January accident near Wever tom.
Deaths noted for Thomas Edward Jackson Died in Frederick Memorial Hospital at 10 20 am aged 79 with ties to Buckeystown Methodist Church and Montgomery Lodge. Surviving include wife son and five stepchildren, with funeral at 106 East Church Street and burial in Potomac Methodist cemetery. Also listed are D Grant Miller 86 near Unionville and Maude E Caniford 55 Brunswick resident with funeral details and survivors. Infant Herbert H Liggon II dies at age three months after lung surgery with services planned.
The third annual Laymen's Sunday will be observed at the Evangelical Reformed Church with Rev. Paul L. Althouse presiding. guest speaker William Feltz of Pillsbury speaks on The Lethargic Layman. Feltz, a St Matthew's E and R member, chaired a $300,000 church addition project. Dr. Robert S. Hutton and Elmer Eshleman will take part, Youth Fellowship to present a special offering from Christ's Workday funds.
The Catholic Daughters of America set their annual banquet for November 13 at Francis Beet Key sHaetet. Committee members include Mrs. Richard O Connor Mrs Edward Schents Bos Carl Franzes and Mrs Anita Barethino. Court Mary voted October 13 to donate funds to the Victor Cullen auxiliary and ways and means chair Mrs E R Littlard described fundraising projects. Two guests spoke on party platforms as Catholic Daughters urged voting, with Miriam Feely introducing the speakers.
An 1860s fire destroyed the livery stable and much of Salisbury's business district on Deck and Main Streets. The steam engine failed, the church burned, and St. Peter's Church bells were moved to the courthouse tower while the brick courthouse survived. The district was rebuilt with brick and Main Street widened amid debate.
Funeral services were held Sunday at two o'clock for James Leroy Shank 23 of Demecu-a year old employee of the M J Mrs Lillian Myers was honored at a dinner party at the Grove Lame Company crushed to death under a road grader in Washington interment in Browns ket cemetery Rev Newton L Poling to officiate Mrs Myers received a watch from store management and a silver bowl from the employee group D A B to meet in Unionville Mrs Leona Pearre hosts DAR members Monday at two Regent Mrs Paul B Rhoads presiding Emmett R Bowlus guest speaker at Hagerstown country club dinner session Hotel Alexander Funeral services for Mrs Mary F Crouse were held Friday at Sacred Heart Baltimore wife of John H Crouse interment Oak Laws Cemetery Pallbearers listed Nevin Jen Royer of New Windsor services at New Windsor funeral home interment Meadow Branch Cemetery pallbearers named Burial in Westminster area notes and arrangements by D D Mortetan and Ones 980 Tess
The Lewistown PTA held a meeting at the school to discuss plans for a November 9 bazaar. Warren Evans spoke on the importance of physical education as a vital part of a child’s education.
Gen. and Mrs. D. John Markey return to their residence on East Second Street from their Miles River summer cottage near St. Michael's. Mr. and Mrs. A. Grant Hooper celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Francis Putman at Lee Place. Delegates Mrs. Harry Himes and Mrs. Elizabeth Knill join alternates Mrs. Mildred Fisher and Mrs. Donald B. Rice as Local women attend the United Democratic Women's Clubs of Maryland convention in Baltimore at the Emerson Hotel.
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