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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1956
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text shows a 1856 issue date September 11 with subscription rates and a street address 30 Mere Court Street. The readable elements include a subscription notice or rates section and a phone placeholder. No clear event or person to anchor a full story.
The article notes Frederick’s Community Concert Association celebrates its second year guiding live music and dance for the county. It credits hundreds of volunteers and a cooperative audience plan, with three to five winter concerts yearly and no losses, urging continued citizen support to avoid losing access to quality entertainment. Three inductees left for military service with two boards handling pre induction steps. Local Board No. 46 sent Lewis Higbee Corn Sabillasville and Euclid Howard Jones of Baltimore formerly Rocky Ridge. Local Board No. 45 sent James R. Bruchey of 474 West South St.
Miss Patsy Ann Young and Roland Weller wed in a double ring ceremony at Oak Hill Church of God LeGore with Rev. Robert Easterday and Rev. Ernest Baker officiating. Attendants included sister of the bride Mrs Marshall Mathews and Alvey Smith as best man. The couple plans to reside at the groom's home after a short honeymoon.
Frederick readers discuss a Reader’s Digest profile of Dr Frank Beck a missionary doctor who aided Bolivia’s Aymara people and inspired U S envoy praise. In Frederick a double ring wedding united Miss Anna Sue Emmons and Charles Robert Wisner at All Saints Episcopal Church with a large parish reception and plans for a short honeymoon.
Judge Schnauffer delivers a cautionary charge on grand jury functions and the need for secrecy and vigilance. He contrasts evolving juror roles with older practices and warns that abolition would grant excessive power to a few, urging jurors to inspect the jail and report mistreatment or denial of speedy trials while emphasizing their role as an inquisitorial body.
A Civil War letter dated September 9 1864 was found by John Rappolt in the attic of his home in Harrisonville near U.S. Route 15. The letter from Geo H Stull to his parents describes the Atlanta campaign, camp life two miles east of the city, food rations, and fellow soldiers including Bill Duncan Sam Tadballs Dill Corbus Tom Knight Gottlieb Rhine and Charley Shatget while noting possible movement back to Marietta.
Fifty years ago items note a large barn fire on Thomas Harwood Farm near Adamstown destroyed with 1300 bushels of wheat five tons of hay two carriages and other property burned. Also editorial on city license tax and need for charter reform. Market quotes roast beef eggs butter and local typhoid cases report. fishing trip yields seven bass and other fish.
Twenty years ago items report strong corn yields of 10 to 12 barrels per acre with good local harvests. Squirrel scarcity greeted the hugling season as few game were found. M J Croghan and daughter Mary Frateces Croghan visited New York City and Mass Croghan performed at the Fashion Academy Rockefeller Center. Little Bettie Ann Hollinger from Emmitsburg recovered from concussion and minor injuries after being struck by a bicycle near home.
The following bid and asked prices are from Alex Brown and Sons and reflect the New York Stock Exchange guidance on acceptable ranges for local securities at the time of compilation. The note indicates prices shown could have been sold or bought within the range, influenced by market conditions.
In Janesville Wisconsin Senator Estes Kefauver campaigns for Midwest farm support promising a full and fair share of national income for farmers. He accuses Republicans of betraying farmers and argues only a Democrat return to power can help.
A list of defendants cited for traffic violations includes James L. Lewis of Baltimore and Lois J. King of East Pittsburgh among others. Amounts range from 11.45 to 16.45 dollars, with charges including exceeding speed limits, reckless driving, passing on the right, license and vehicle violations. All fines noted were cited by state troopers and pertain to the 200 block of South Market Street and surrounding areas.
In New York the Empire State Building glow was turned off at night to shield migrating birds from crashing into the landmark. Bird lovers welcomed the move, hoping it prevents fatalities during bird migration season.
Miss Stevens daughter of Mr and Mrs C Grayson Stevens married Walter B Larkin Saturday at Calvary Methodist Church. The bride wore a white taffeta gown with lace and pearl detailing, long train, and a pale blue velvet bandeau. Best man was Michard Ridwhier. ushers included Philip Stevens and others. A reception followed at the church social rooms, and the couple planned to live at 123 West Third Street after October 1. The groom, a St Johns High School graduate, works for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone.
Mr. Oscar W. Keyser of West Seventh Street is celebrating his 64th birthday today. Mrs. J. William Null of Biggs Avenue also marks a birthday today. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Poffinberger and their son from Middletown toured several states including Ohio Indiana Illinois and Missouri. They visited Ozark Jubilee in Springfield Missouri and Ford Rotunda Museum and factory in Dearborn Michigan. They traveled to Kingsville Canada and crossed Lake Erie on the Pelus steamer to Sandusky Ohio.
Mrs Gordon of Droneburg entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday for surgery. Mrs James Fisher of Westminster is set for major surgery at the same hospital this morning. Fisher, formerly Miss June Rice, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Rice Sr of East Patrick Street, appears in the report. Marty Whisher, 62, city plumber, was severely burned last Monday when he threw gasoline on a fire.
The Agriculture Department reports July through September net farm income could rise about 9 percent from last year, reaching an annual rate near 12 billion dollars versus 11 billion last year. The outlook may sway farmers' votes in November amid debates on farm price trends and political alignments.
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