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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1956

Page

2

Paths of mankind from trails to roads across time

The article reflects on trails linking farms, schools, and homes, noting how paths arise from natural ground to macadam roads and symbolize human and animal pursuit of companionship. It mentions forest paths, buffalo routes, Indian moccasin trails, and settler roads. It also reports a Maryland agricultural notice requiring wheat acreage signups by Sept 21 with payments ranging from 18 to 390 dollars.

College Park Department of Agriculture Maryland Chester S. Bradley Maryland Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee Bradley Sail

Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Columns

Fifty years ago on Sept 5 an opera house melee interrupted The Denver Express melodrama with pistol shots and knives. Jolliffe won the tennis final 2 4 6 1 then faced DeGrange for the cup. Frederick county Republicans organized with Markell chairman Albaugh secretary Chapline treasurer. Richardson elected vice-president of Maryland Rural Mail Carriers Association. Bowers bagged 15 squirrels on a hunting trip.

City Opera House Denver Express Jolliffe L. Toms DeGrange Republican Central Committee Frederick District Edwin C. Markell Eugene H. Albaugh Harry E. Chapline Park Hotel A. Richardson Frederick County Rural Mail Carriers Association of Maryland Baltimore Harry W. Bowers

Proposal to buy Biser coalyard for park approved

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved purchasing the old Biser coalyard on East Third street for a municipal park and playground. The city will pay $3.00 for the property. Mr and Mrs Casper Be Cline bought the summer home at Braddock Heights, built by the Fearhakes on Maryland Avenue, planning to move next spring. Hopes for a new Middletown fire engine house grew as carnival receipts topped 1408. A. B. Collinas family and Mrs Glenn If McGregor returned from a motor trip through the Enginad states.

Biser East Third Street Board of Aldermen Casper Becline Braddock Heights Martha McCleery Denton Adolphus Fearhake Maryland Avenue The Heights Middletown A. B. Collinas Jean Dwight Glenn McGregor College Pack

Frederick to Receive 100000th Celebration Home

The 100000th Celebration home built by National Homes Corporation will be delivered to Brosius Homes Corporation in Brigadoon Section 1 on September 12. Maurice Orris and family of 103 East Patrick Street will own the home and receive a gold key at a September 12 celebration.

Frederick National Homes Corporation Brosius Homes Corporation J. William Brosius Brosiuus Homes Corporation Brigadoon National Homes Brosius Maurice Orris East Patricke Street Orris Gorth

Bethesda Couple Esther Ann Warner Stuart Weds In Candlelight

Miss Ann Warner Stuart daughter of Mr and Mrs Leander S Stuart of Bethesda and William Eugene Colliver son of Mr and Mrs John Colliver of Camp Hill Pa married August 18 at Christ Lutheran church Bethesda Rev Otto C Schuetve officiated The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with illusion veil They carried white carnations and stephanotis The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride’s home The couple plans a wedding trip to Virginia and reside in Catonsville Md

Ann Warner Stuart Leander Scales Stuart Bethesda C. Herbert Kreh West Second Street William Eugene Colliver John Willam Colliver Camp Hill Christ Lutheran Church Otto C. Schuetve Kreh Carol Nelson ‘Stuart Marjorie Lynn Stuart William Grady Franklin Baltimore Joseph Hainey Miller Monty Stuart Colliver Bethesda Chevy Chase High School Montgomery Junior College University of Maryland University’ of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Sigma Alpha Epsilon Psi Omega Gor Bas Society Virginia Catonsville Curtis Powell Thurmont Route 1 Waynesboro Hospital Paul Q. Selby Sanaer Aie Eve Meuuanesus Nora ‘Runkles Adalt Locust Grove Farm Burkittsville Selby Arthur Lee Willard Washington Arthur H Spangler Margaret Fogle Walnut Street Ocean Grove N. J Bernard * Forle Bethlghem Evangelical United Brethren Church Jefferson, Pa Frederick Rebekah Ann Summers Myerseille C. Albert Summers C. Rudell Loy Gaithersburg John Carpenter Deborah Ann Frederick Memorial Hospital Mia Carpenter Nancy Droneburg Roger T Droneburg Madison Street Raymond E. Wilhelm Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church Ursinus College Collegeville Testa Dellane Weresley Fred Wilhelm Capt. Wilhelm Air Force Pepperel Air Force Base Newfoundland Gayle Flair Phyliss Hahn Mary Baker Patricia Hahn Atlantic Paden Zitthe Gloria Jean Zittle Alvey H Middletown William Joseph Paden Irene Paden Boonsboro Church of the Good Shepherd Carrol Boyer China Astors Rehoboth Beach Del Middletown High School Boonsboro High School

Hyde addresses women on government role and free market

Congressman's dinner speech at the Francis Scott Key Hotel drew about 70 women service club members. Hyde described his Eisenhower aligned voting record and argued for limited government and free competition. He cited opposition to federal education funding and proposed deregulation of oil prices. Jacob Ramsburg introduced him and various civic groups attended.

Eisenhawer DeWitt Hyde Francis Scott Key Women's Service Club Ctoinettes Congressional Quarterly Eisenhower England Europe Jacob R. Ramsburg Maryland G. L. Thomas Jr Ramsburg William Burger Jaycee Wives Edward Daugherty Opti Robert Sorrentino Soroptimists Harry Radcliff Civic Club Lawrence H. Ware Frederick Council of Jewish Women Westminster Divinette Club Preston Best Mary Sullivan

Deaths Toll Notes Local Residents In Early 1900s Paper

Obituary notices record the passing of Robert L. Kline Sr. of Hagerstown after a six month illness at Washington County Hospital. The report lists survivors, marriage details, and funeral arrangements. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Mamie B Warlick 81 of Lovettsville with services planned in Lovettsville, and other granular death notices including relatives and burial locations.

Treasure Hunt closes at Thurmont library with award party

The Thurmont public library wrapped up the ten week Treasure Hunt reading project with a Friday evening party for participants. Awards went to Paula Starbuck for most books read and Mike Thompson for perfect attendance, with Janet Gall noted for top quiz points. Younger readers at Story Hour also received a party and awards for top points to Barbara Davies Bever ly Fornwald and Suzanne Felix.

Thurmont Public Library Paula Starbuck Mike Thompson Janet Gall Barbara Davies Beverly Fornwald Suzanne Felix Ernest P. Hammaker Charles Reid Jane Damuth Gloria M. Angleberger Kay Bailey

Elm injured child rescued from burning truck wreck

Charles M. Wheat of Richmond Virginia, two years old, was trapped in the crushed cab of his truck for four hours after a fire at Elkton Maryland. Wheat was treated at Untos Memories Hospital for leg fractures cuts and bruises.

Elkton Charles M Wheat Richmond Trek Untos Memories Hospital

Funeral Notices for Patterson and Webber

The funeral of Mrs. Alice Marie Patterson wife of Arthur H Patterson was held at Mt Olive Methodist Church with Rev Clarence Govans and Rev R E Abernathy officiating. Interment followed at Mt Olive cemetery. D D Hartzter and Sons, funeral directors. Harley Rasal Webber of Knoxville died at University Hospital Baltimore and services were held at 2 p m Aud 27 at Lutheran Church of Knoxville with Rev Marin L Zirkle and Rev Harry Angie presiding. Pallbearers named Frank Butler Vernon Davis John Tucker Jerry William Samuel Brown Alfred Thompson Jack Miller Delbert Cooper Carrol Greene Harry Carey Earl Hawes.

Alice Marie Patterson Arthur H. Patterson Mt. Olive Methodist Church Clarence Govans R. E. Abernathy Harley Rasal Webber Knoxville University Hospital Baltimore Lutheran Church of Knoxville Marin L. Zirkle Harry Angie Alfred Thompson Jack Miller Delbert Cooper Carrol Greene Harry Carey Earl Hawes

Sick Births, Accidents Noted At Frederick Memorial

Frederick Memorial Hospital reported several births and injuries. Mr and Mrs David F Roberts welcomed a son David Lee on Sept 3. Mr and Mrs John W Corcoran celebrated a third child, Timothy Charlee Theadaw. Jill Decker, six, was treated for a possible skull fracture after pony fall. Mrs Albert E Mitchell’s child Wayne Steven born Friday. James Stull’s six-year-old son was injured when hit by a car and Miss Marie Boone attended a picnic at Frederick High School.

David F Roberts Woodsboro David Lee John W. Corcoran Grant Place Timothy Charlee Theadaw David Norris Robertson East Sixth Street Eee Senuwnieg Jill Decker Daniel W. Pittin John Batemanger Emmitsburg Rocky Springs Fred- Aseerick Memorial Hospital Uan Albert E. Mitchell Elm Street Wayne Steven Tuesiday James Stull Simon Stull Bethel Marie Boone Teachers of America Prederick High School Club Bethel Road Frederick Memorial Hospital Pat Strosnider Wilson Oeale Wright Rocks Fred Jerick Memorial Hospital News-Post

Opposition to omitting U S 40 section in Maryland

Cumberland based Mary land Motor Court joined motor operators across the state in opposing the removal of a Western Maryland segment of US 40 from the federal interstate plan. The Hancock to Washington corridor would draw toll traffic from the Pennsylvania Turnpike if widened to four lanes. State information director Earle KR Poorbaugh urged Maryland Congress members to oppose the omission.

Cumberland Maryland Moror Hancock Mido Washington Pennsylvania

Frederick Schools Yearly Honor Roll List Names and Scores

A long OCR styled extract lists students and teachers by school building in Frederick with grades, ages, and room numbers. The roll includes North Frederick, North Market Street, Parkway, Lincoln elementary and others with principal mentions such as Miss Mary Ambrosen and E. Donald McLuckle.

L. Irene Price Helen Weirether Juanita Shanholtz Washington Street Jewell Beeson Katherine Cronise Eva Thomas Charlotte DeLashmutt Alice Dodd Reba Surely Linda Zimmerman Garoeth Eigenbrode Rebecca Kepler Barbara Kreh Nellie Carlin Pauline Lippy North Frederick School C. Beattie Stauffer Mary Ambrosen Margaret Ahalt Evelyn Roetke Louise Stup Dawn Stine Rebecca Frushour Betty Hannum Madeline Underwood Joan Brake Mildred Nicodemus Margaret Magaha Jane Haugh Evelyn Harris Dorothy Cavenee Jamce Wickless North Market Street E. Donald McLuckle McClear Sheets F. Derr Grumbine Staley Bowlus Lowe McGuiness Cornpropst Klein Everr Humberson Henderson Clemson Parkway Mary E. M. Smith Pringings Vrsman Frushour Charlotte K. Smith Helen H. Everhart Margaret S. Abrecht Marian D. Davis Edna C. Culler Marie Michael Barbara Weaver Yolanda Wolpert Hattie M. Willet Ruby Grossnickle Warren G. Brake Mr. Toye

Frank Nixon Dies After Long Fight

Frank A. Nixon 77, former grocer of Whittier California, died quietly after a two week decline. He had hoped to vote again and told his physician I want to be around to vote in November. His sons Edward and F Donald Nixon and his wife Mrs Hannah Nixon 71 were at his side.

Edward F. Donald Hannah Nixon Nixson

Thurmont Couple Welcome Daughter at Waynesboro Hospital

Personal notices report the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Curtis Powell of Thurmont Route 1 at Waynesboro Hospital. Other items list vacations, travels, church events, synod delegates, and upcoming rentals and licenses across Frederick and nearby towns with numerous names and locations.

Wedding Bells Echo in Aug 19 Frederick County Ceremony

Miss Ruth Virginia Hildebrand and James Lee Blank wed Sunday afternoon in Feagaville. The ceremony was in a summer floral setup with Rev. John F. Myers officiating. The couple, from Rocky Springs and Feagaville, exchanged vows witnessed by family and friends. The bride wore lace over blue taffeta with pearls and carried a white Bible. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The groom works as a mason. The bride attended Frederick High School Class of 1955 and works for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. in Freder Ick. The groom’s mother and bride’s mother wore navy outfits with rosebud corsages. The couple plans a trip to New York before settling near Feagaville.

Blank Ruth Virginia Hildebrand Sherwood Hildebrand Rocky Springs James Lee Blank Wiliam Blank Feagaville John F. Myers Grayson Masser Constance Schultz Sand Dorothy Fawley Mr. Blank Ralph Blank Monrovia Thomas Rothenhoefer Robert Myers Giggboumn Frederick High School Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Rroom Frederick Emmett Kavanaugh New York Baltimore Emmett P Kavanaugh

Women Rescued After Water Skiing Incident in Susquehanna River

Two women, Jo Ann Richardson, 32, and Norma Molali, 28, were found in water up to their necks in the Susquehanna River near Havre de Grace Maryland after a late night water skiing trip with their husbands. A search by boats began when darkness hindered locating them, and the pair were rescued as the river lapped around their mouths.

Havre Dfe Grace Susquehanna River Jo-Ann Richardson Norma Molali

Jug Bridge Club Observes 30th Anniversary in Rosemont

Seventy one members and guests of the Jug Bridge Homemakers Club gathered at the Church of the Brethren Rosemont Avenue on August 25 for the 30th anniversary. Rev. E R White welcomed attendees as a fried chicken dinner followed at 6 30. The event featured hand painted place cards by Mrs Daniel J Thomas, songs led by Mrs Paul Main and tributes to deceased members with poems and sketches through the years.

Jug Bridge Homemakers Club Church of the Brethen Rosemont Avenue E. R. White Laekieve Susans Daniel J. Thomas Jug Bridge White Paul Main Charles Murphy D. J. Thomas Jame Whitcomb Riley Wm. Zimmerman Robert Rerfsnider Howard Mayne Elsie Baker Carl Kintz Harey Hamilton Paul Willard Precence County Council of Home ‘Makers Clubs Thomas E. Kling F Russell Young

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doris Virginia Wastler Lester Wastler Edward Vincent Henry Trenton St. Joseph's Catholic Church John D. Sullivan the News Columes Mrs. Orris Gettysburg Susan Naomi Lighter Richard Carlton Lighter Lorenza Lighter John H. Holdcraft Ellis Uriah Shaffer Ellis Bloom Shaffer Harrisburg Mr. Shaffer Lutheran Theological Seminary Ageis Cong Robert L. Kline Sr Robert L. Kline Hagerstown Washington County Hospital Charles Mt, Airy Patriciaiy May Kate Youngr Kline Ruth Leggett Trinity Lutheran Laurence L. Leggett Mt. Church Norman Fitler John O Steele David Lynn, Jr Daisy Clack Yvonne Runkles Edward Friedel Annapolis Vernon Friedel Lewis Smith Leggett Philip Huss Odd Fellows Hall Mrs. Friedel Saltaimore Pier UE Mary ‘Louise i Crutchley) Kline Alice K. Huntzberry Robert L., Jr Thomas F Richard L Tom Wee Blocu Minnich Funeral Home Tlagerstown Rose Hill Mamie Warlick Loudoun County Hospital Leesburg Daniel L. Warlick Lovettsville G. H. Virts Daniel Ida Bowers Frye New Jeruselem Lutheran Church Union Cemetery R. E. Brown U. S. 40 Frank Nixon Navy Shirley Doody Sarah C. ‘Doody Capital Airlines Minneapolis Minn Mc‘Connell Airlines Doody Armac Synod Paul L. Althouse Evangelical and Reformed Church Elmer 2. Eshleman Potomac Synod J. William Schnebly Omer 'T. Kaslor Arthur W. Newell Richmond, Va Joseph Bosserman Harrisonburg Relat Donchell Woodsack Va Frank K Bostian Henry Schultheis Sandra Hurde Asbury Methodist Church Theron M. Owens Norfolk Owens A. B Collinus College’ Place Collmus Atlantic City General Synod Gelical and Reformed Church Franklin and Marshall College George H. Smith Lancaster Patricia Americk D. Eyster Poto-Cline Mary Frances McKenzie Hahn Mary R McKenzie Orphans Court Women of the Moose Moose Home Mary Fredericks Jug Bridge Club Uneen
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