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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1956
Page
2
Tourist traffic peaked this summer with record numbers across the nation as motels and other accommodations expand to meet demand. Winter travel also rises, while highway travel avoided a weather slowdown, with destinations shifting but plans not canceled.
Letters to the editor celebrate twenty years of the Community Concert Association of Frederick County praising concerts for cultural growth, while a separate note questions civil defense readiness and Fort Detrick ties amid wartime anxieties. Birth announcements from Frederick Memorial Hospital follow, listing several families and newborns with locations in Maryland.
Mrs. William Shoemaker of Frederick, ill since February, has been moved from Frederick Memorial Hospital to the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore for continued care. Mrs. Charles C. Brust of 8 West Seventh Street injured his foot playing softball at North Market Street School, required eight stitches, and is recovering at home.
Misa Kay Souder daughter of Mr and Mrs F Woodrow Souder and Gary R Cooper son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Cooper were married at Brunswick Evangelical and Reformed Church August 31 at 2 30 p m The ceremony was officiated by Rev Richard W Johnson with a double ring rite The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown The couple left for a trip to Ocean City A reception followed in Sunday School rooms The bride a Brunswick High School 1956 graduate works for the Navy The groom, a Brunswick High School 1956 graduate, works for B and G Railroad
A reminiscence lists Fredrick residents who spent a season’s last Atlantic City excursion. Names include C Thomas Kemp Frank Moore William Smith Harley Ordeman and others staying at the Dennis Ziberon Princess Gloslyn Hydra and related hotels with multiple local travelers.
A Homewood anniversary and visitation day will be held at the Homewood Church on Saturn day with Dr Edward W Ditto Jr presiding Rev Nevin E Smith D D will give the address The Ladies Unit of Homewood Carlisle Pa will mark their anniversary September 22 Alfred G Zimmerman and G Frank Thomas serve on the Board of Trustees Women’s Auxiliary officers include Mrs Amos Holter and Mrs Jesse Anders Readings list Homewood family members from Hagerstown Walkersville Frederick Middletown and other towns One local tennis final features W N Molliffe defeating McQuilken DeGrange in three sets and C Hendrickson wins under 16 title Other notes mention hunters tearing trespassing signs and a WoodSboro Guild meeting with sermons and a joint supper planned for September 27.
Twenty Years Ago items note Frederick County 75 school bosses overseeing one in three pupils. Tom Mix and Tony the horse visited with circus. Liberty Town commander William P. Larkin dies from injuries after a tie on a car caused a rollover near Unionville. Timonium Fair honors for Percheron exhibit winners from Urbana Covington Farm and Huffman brothers.
Frederick Chamber of Commerce efforts aim to lure new industry to the city and county to create jobs, broaden the tax base, and stabilize revenue. Officials cite 25 direct contacts with prospects, six successes, and plans for firms like American Optical and Reed Research while noting community attitudes and infrastructure needs.
Wisconsin voters viewed the contest as a test of party strength with Venkae Catan-DRA administrator resigning to seek the Republican nomination for governor. He led incumbent Orville Freeman on the DFL side though neither party faced close opposition in other races. In New Hampshire, incumbents were renominated with Norris Cotton and Lane Dwinell among others favored for November matches. Hayden won the Democratic renomination in Arizona, defeating Robert Miller while Albert Mackenzie pressed for the GOP. Farland was unopposed for renomination, and Horace Gwen challenged Miller for the GOP bid.
At the 22nd Southern Governors Conference in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Democratic governors rejected Maryland Governor Theodore R McKeldin s bid for the chairmanship saying his state deserves the post amid a tense close to the meeting Officials present describe the scene as a firm denial despite McKeldin s persistent push for leadership.
Ten drivers appeared before State License Reviewer Thomas G. Marcia to show cause why their licenses should not be suspended or revoked. Four failed to appear. Ten gave up driving, seventeen received one year probation, and six were reprimanded.
Mrs. Florence R. Smith, a Frederick woman famed locally, marks her seventh birthday at 433 West Patrick Street while enduring five years of declining health, including the last three years confined to her house.
The notices report the deaths of Mrs. Fannie Estelle Kelb aged 78 at her son in law's home in Frederick with six children and numerous grandchildren and relatives. David Vincent Crebbs aged 80 near Yellow Springs died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after months of illness. Samuel B Keeney aged 76 died at his Union Bridge home after two days illness. Ardella Mac Kefauver aged 79 of Boonsboro died at her daughter’s home Funkstown after three months illness. Charles William Easterday aged 16 living in Washington died at Georgetown Hospital with funeral plans pending. Interment for Kelb and Crebbs is noted at local cemeteries. Keene and Easterday arrangements are pending.
Barbara Ann Crum and Ervin Remick Epping wed at the Evangelical Lutheran church in Days Creek Oregon last Friday. Rev Charles F Trunk officiated and the couple left for a western states honeymoon including Yellowstone National Park. The bride, a Frederick High School graduate, will reside in Days Creek with the groom, who recently completed Army service.
Funeral services for John Bilsworth Wisner 33 East Fourth Street who died at Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday evening were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The service at the funeral home was led by Rev. Herbert L. D. Doggett assisted by Rev. Harold A. Ammons. Floral emblems adorned the service. Pallbearers included Harvey I. Haris Charles E. Eyler Jesse N. Smith Harry F. Minnick Elmer Minnick and Thomas E. Goodman. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery handled by MR Fichicon and Co Funeral Directors.
The State Civil Defense Agency announced a statewide air alert in Maryland scheduled for tomorrow. The alert will sound at 2 PM with a take cover signal at 14 PM. Residents are asked to monitor radios for further instructions.
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