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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1956
Page
2
Brief digest of U S events dated October 3 includes scattered items from government offices and agencies. The note mentions routine actions, unofficial summaries, and small developments without detailing names or outcomes.
The article notes Britain's four identical atomic stations each with 60 000 kilowatts capacity tied to the national grid. Queen Elizabeth II opened one station marking a historic advance amid coal depletion and Suez oil risks while Britain uses plutonium for both energy and weapons. The United States lags in commercial atomic energy development but plans to catch up.
Twenty Years Ago notes recall a Halloween celebration and farm show under Lions Club, plus a local scholarship plan led by the Washington area medical school scene. The report highlights Delbert Nile and local students, a University of Maryland medical student, and community figures debating communism and nuclear policy.
Marilyn Monroe met Queen Elizabeth II at a royal command film performance. The actress described the Queen as very warm and radiating a feminine essence while the two discussed Windsor and Englefield Green neighbors.
Birth notices list multiple families from Frederick County with details of newborns including names Maxine Lucinda, Mary Jeannette, Bonnie Lee, David William, Norman Ketanyer, Clinton Ignatius, Brenda Louise, Becky Martie, Theresa Kay, Sally Linn, Ronald Lee, Philip Ray, Phyllis Raylene, Brian Wayne. Locations include Keymar, Gaithersburg, Walkersville, Westminster, Brunswick, Clarksburg, Union Bridge, Frederick. Several parents’ prior names noted. A deed recorded transfers Elm Street residence for 29 008.
Monroe E. Stambaugh of Armour Fertilizer Works Baltimore has been transferred to the New York Division as sales supervisor. He is a University of Maryland graduate who began as salesman in northwestern Pennsylvania before moving through Maryland territories. He and his wife and children reside at 8 Village Lane, Middletown, New Jersey.
Articles of Incorporation filed for the Young Men s Christian Association of Frederick with 52 charter members and listed officers. Lloyd C. Culler received contracts to build two cottages at Braddock Heights for Mrs. Jennie A. Harbin and a dwelling and storeroom for Mr. J Fred Main. Frederick Academy football team defeated St James College of Washington County. Several notices mention residents in Frederick and nearby streets with minor incidents and local names.
Walkersville senior Girl Scouts reported progress after presenting the Scouts Own playlet at the Adult Association meeting. Members danced and socialized at a Halloween party, with a house-to-house toy drive planned post parade for redistribution by the American Legion.
The annual membership tea of the Frederick Section of the National Council of Jewish Women took place Sunday afternoon in Beth Sholom Synagogue social room. Hostesses included Mrs. Lawrence Ware president and Mrs. Sidney Leopold membership chair. A skit by Mrs. Milton Gordon entertained guests as tea and confections were served by several members.
Circuit Court ruled the disputed hay, soy beans, tractor, and household goods were held by Karl H. Stello and Frances S. Stello as tenants in common after divorce. Writs of fieri facias against Frances S. Stello proceeded. judge noted no single owner. Charles McC. Mathias Jr. represented Stello. Edward D. Storm for the levying firms.
Grace A Craver, daughter of Rev Charles Craver and Charles E Gilbert, wed at the Morgan home on Jefferson Street with Rev Morgan officiating. The couple will live at 219 West Patrick Street. Gilbert works with D C Winebrewer and Son. Engagement announced for Barbara Carol Knadig to James E McCleaf. Knadig, a York, Pennsylvania graduate now with Metropolitan Life. McCleaf a Frederick High School and St Marys College graduate and teacher.
The St. Matthew Lutheran Church Hanover Pa elected Rev. Howard Dr McCarney of Zion Middletown to succeed Rev Dr Harry Hursh Beidelian after 28 years of service. McCarney son of Rev Guy E McCarney and Mrs McCarney, Gettysburg College 182 graduate and Gettysburg Seminary 1945 graduate, has led Zion Church Middletown since 1950. He and wife Ruth Sowers have three daughters Kathryn Christine and Elizabeth.
Mrs Hattie Hazlett Bonnell, a field representative of the National Child Labor Committee, spoke at the Zonta Club meeting in the Francis Scott Key Hotel on citizenship obligations. She urged voters to study candidates, weigh achievements, and participate with enthusiasm and dedication.
Among the sick are Rebecca Ann Thompson of Brunswick in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital with Alta Nuce observed for treatment. Jerome R. Snyder of Mr Airy admitted for care in serious condition. Francis Sappington of 322 West College Terrace listed in satisfactory condition after transfer from Atlantic City. Mrs William Smith near the city moved to Baltimore Childrens Hospital. Mrs Ralph Kanode undergoing treatment at St Agnes Hospital. Mr and Mrs Park Beaver announce the birth of daughter Stephanie LaMar October 22 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Beaver formerly Dane Hershey, Hagestown.
Frederick County Youth Council members from local churches will do trick or treating to raise funds for hungry children. Richard Smith of Walkersville says the group will emphasize sharing surplus with the needy as Church World Service sponsors the project.
Washington officials report the United States backs stern Western Big Three steps short of war to restrain Israel's Sinai Desert advance. Aimed at forcing withdrawal, the plan hinges on rapid UN action and public opinion in Israel. Eisenhower met advisers as Congress debates need for a special session.
Mr and Mrs Hazen B Neal and family relocated from Route 6 to Quynn Orchard Road Rt 1 Box 22 Frederick. Thomas J Kemp will observe his 66th birthday on Wednesday. Frank Wilhide marks his 81st birthday October 24 and enjoys walks in good health. Gust Werwig to quietly celebrate his 86th birthday with daughter Mrs FE B Hodges. Mrs Leo Dean travels to Coos Bay Ore for her son James Dean’s wedding to Mary Cullins. Glenn and Thurmont couple welcomed a son at Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg Pa.
Walter Gassaway a 35 year old from Sykesville was convicted in Tetst Magistrate Court on three charges including operating a motor vehicle under the influence and reckless driving. He received 150 dollars plus costs for DUI and 10 dollars plus costs for the two lesser counts. Additional fines were assessed against others cited by troopers. In other items, Pythian Sisters hosted Grand Chief Marie Paswater with plans for a rummage sale and a class initiation in Frederick. Ambulance service responded to a Frederick Iron and Steel plant incident, and a Halloween parade in Walkersville was cancelled by the Lions Club due to weather.
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