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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1955
Page
2
The notice proclaims autumn is official as summer ends and fall begins per the calendar. It notes football in full swing and baseball winding down, schools reopening, and summer vacations ending while colder months approach. The piece frames seasonal shift and public interest in the new year.
The column discusses Richard Nixon era style disclosures and former President Truman selling government property. It weighs legality and propriety of releasing and profiting from official records, comparing to Roosevelt and Dulles times, and notes the political fallout is likely limited. It mentions Yalta papers, the Churchill Truman transcript, and debates over conflicts of interest.
Hagerstown High School led Westminster 4 to 7 with 55 seconds left in the first half when the stadium lights failed. Officials ruled the half complete and resumed later after a fuse replacement. A second blackout occurred in heavy rain, but the game was called official in Hagerstown's large lead. The incident coincided with a parade by the Hagerstown band using unlit helmets and batons. Lewis L. Delauter, 35, of Dickerson, was treated for chest pains at Frederick Memorial Hospital and released.
Selections from Sept 24 1905 note Edward S Houck buying Braddock Heights cottage Hello Inn once occupied by Dr C F Goodell and family. A boy, 16, Harry Oberlander, died after being struck by moving cars at the B and O depot. Conrad Rutland chosen as Democratic candidate for House of Delegates to fill vacancy. Belle Leitre Literary Society debated navigation vs railroads. 2 1 affirmative led by Wm W Cramer and R Stockman. Clifford Doll, two feet long snake in yard. he killed it with a hatchet and claims he eats them alive.
This column recalls events from September 24 1995 in Frederick County. Notable items include the death notices for individuals tied to local churches and families, a fall weather note with a near frost, Dr William Crawford Johnson’s reelection as president of the Frederick County Free Library Association, and county contract awards for October December supplies to local vendors including Hershberger’s Bakers F Y Staub and Som and Feltman and Kelly.
Berlin September 23. Thirty-one prisoners released after years in Russia. Members included 14 Germans, 12 French, 2 Bermudians, 2 Dutch, and 1 stateless person. Most handed to respective nations in West Berlin. some remained at transit camps in East Germany.
A Frederick man, Charles Edward Shilling, 35, died at the scene when his car wedged under a loaded tractor trailer on U S 40 near Easterday road. William Gouker, 19, was injured and hospitalized after extraction from the wreck. Truck driver Al G. Henry, of Guntherville Alabama, reported descending the hill when the car struck from behind. Funeral arrangements for Shilling will be announced.
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Sarah E. Frock of Taneytown aged 74 with multiple children and many grandchildren, Emma Wakenight of Hagerstown at 88, Mrs. Mary Edna Sweeney of Frederick counted among mourners. The notices list survivors, funeral arrangements, and church affiliations across Taneytown and nearby towns.
In Santiago Chile an earthquake of medium intensity struck just before midnight causing no reported casualties or significant damage. The event follows a day of tense weather and sports headlines, including Yankees pennant clinching win in Boston with Whitey Ford relief pitching and a three hit effort by McDonald.
Lesson discusses common misuses such as identical to versus similar to and aims to boost vocabulary with daily focus. It presents pronunciation tips accent placement and cautions on misspellings and awkward phrases.
The stone jug near the old 1800s bridge entrances stood for over four centuries as a whiskey hide for Frederick County soldiers. Daughters of the Revolution plan restoration and relocation as a major project, moving the jug between the existing concrete bridge and a new steel span under construction.
Mrs Robert King state president of the American Association of University Women will speak at the Frederick chapter AAUW meeting Tuesday at Miss Grace Thomas Braddock Heights cottage with a buffet supper and a short business session. Hospitality chair Mrs Alexander Lewis and board members arrange the event.
Mr and Mrs Raymond A Cust of Brunswick announce the marriage of their daughter Donna Maria to Netle Eugene Heiss son of Mrs Anna Heiss of Washington DC. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Fay C Martin at Gilside Maryland on September 16. Bride a Brunswick High School 1954 graduate employed by the Civil Service Commission. Groom employed by the Washington Terminal. They plan to reside in Washington DC soon.
David Shelton Jr, year old son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Shelton Jr of East Sixth Street, came home Friday from Frederick Memorial Hospital where he was a medical patient, and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily. His sister Shirley, slightly injured in a Wednesday automobile collision, is also recovering nicely. Mr Russell Eigenbrode's condition is mentioned as improving. A Thurmont resident injured when a four by four post fell on his head Monday was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital by the Thurmont American Legion ambulance.
Funeral services for Rev John Wo Belt who died at his home in Westminster will be held Sunday at 2 o clock at the funeral home in Taneytown with Rev Elwood Falkenstein officiating and Rev Donald Fite as assistant. Burial at Grace Protestant Lutheran church cemetery. Pallbearers: Frankin Fair Samuel Callinder Washington Kenhart Tiaae Stoner J Pearre Wantz C O Fuss and Sons.
Miss Barbara Ann Biddinger wed Roger Patrick Doody in a Libertytown Methodist Church ceremony performed by Rev. Kenneth Tyson. The couple left for a wedding trip. they will reside in Gaithersburg where the groom works. A reception followed at the bride’s home in Libertytown with local and out of town guests. The article also notes the Frederick Community Concert Association drive entering its final week with a dinner at Hotel Frederick chaired by Mrs. M. J. Croghan and Mrs. Leatherman, and updates on headquarters and campaign progress.
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