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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1956

Page

11

By-Pass Bids Sought for Frederick Route Project

The State Roads Commission seeks bids by October 15 for the Frederick by-pass project a federal aid line spanning 2.95 miles from south of CLS 240 to north of US 40 including grading drainage and surfacing with ramps at US 340 and US 40. The plan ties Washington National Pike traffic around Frederick and may connect to the northern by-pass as work on related sections proceeds.

State Roads Commission Frederick By-Pass Baughman M. J. Grove Lime Company U.S. 40 Earl H. Cline Frederick Grove Company Washinston US 15 Thurmont Richard Kline Thurmonts Camp Corn Kimealec Maryland Fray West Street Brunswick Rosemont

CBS declines Eisenhower charity appeal broadcast

The Columbia Broadcasting System refused to telecast a three minute Eisenhower appeal citing FCC guidance on equal time for presidential candidates. ABC-TV and ABC radio agreed to air the talk Sunday at 8 55 p m EDT while NBC's decision was pending and Mutual planned radio delivery. The United Community Funds and Councils of America oversees 2000 local agencies including the Community Chest and youth groups.

New York Colwnbii Broadcasting System Eisenhower Behal Federal Communications Commiston CBS American Broadcasting Co United Community Funds and Councils of ‘America Abc-Tv ABC Radio National Broadcasting Co Mutual Broadcasting System United Community Funds and Councils of America Community Chest Boy Scout Girl Scouts

Fort Detrick Appreciation Week salutes local bankers

Fort Detrick Appreciation Week Committee announced seven Frederick bankers named to an honorary committee under General Chairman William Hardy for the first community salute to a military installation. Week runs October 24 to 20 in a misdated range. committee chairs include John Cheatham transportation and Edward Mull publicity. other chairmen named for banquet, program, tickets, entertainment, decorations, and fort liaison.

Fort Detrick Frederick William Hardy Fort Benjamin L. Shuff Farmer & Verdanies Citizens National Bank Arthur V. Myers Frederick County National Hardy Donald B Rice Joseph Rhoderick William T Hopwood Frederick Post Roger Keane WFMD Geneva Wardy Bo Brace Wolfe Richard F. Simmons Rueben Canlan Edward Po Thomas Dune Rest Joseph Schammer Second Army Band Baker Park Lene Calsin Meekins West Sonth Street Ball Inch Sleehins City Anl

Fire Hits Restaurant Near Queenstown Md

Fire at a restaurant south of Queenstown on U.S. 50 caused extensive damage estimated at 25 000 dollars. Arthur Gantith, operator for Fred Reser, reported flames and smoke triggering alarms at about 7 30 a.m. Three fire companies fought the blaze, with flames scorching a nearby barn and stalls.

Queenstown Imad U.S. 50 Arthur Gantith Fred Reser Ile Cra Kbs

Campaign at Art TM October

On page 10 the third article in a Community Chest agency series discusses supporting local institutions. It urges reader participation to sustain these groups and expresses local pride in Frederick. The piece underscores community responsibility and continued giving.

Frederick

Invited Reception Honors Doctor Sensenbaugh at Frederick High

Frederick County Teachers Association has issued about 900 invitations for a Tuesday night reception at Frederick High School to honor Dr. and Mrs. James A. Sensenbaugh, the new Superintendent of Schools who took office August 1. The event will feature a program in the auditorium with remarks from state and local education leaders, followed by a reception in the gym.

Frederick County Teachers Association James A. Senseibaugh Frederick High School Sensenbaugh Kussmaul Floyd Pressler Teachers of America Batiara Weaver Parkway Margaret Rohrer Frederick High Magaret Stull Thurmont High Ruth Stull Emmtsburg Pressler George Smith Middletown High Nelson Strathern Brunswick Frances Heltzell Elm Pueet Junioe High Jean Eckard Walkersville Jane Haugh North Frederick Eunice Hutchins Lincoln Harry 0. Smith Liberty High Strathern Elm Street Wasee Ferguson Catherine Shriver Grace Engelbrecht Virginia Joy Frederick Uhgb Mary Holter Margaret Haller Charles Henson Mary E Thomas Mica Alice Moser Middletown

Inexpensive Flower Arrangements Shared By Expert

Mrs. Milton Hescock of Mamaro neck New York spoke at All Saints Episcopal Parish Hall about creating distinctive arrangements with minimal cost. She demonstrated using junk shop items and five and ten purchases to build pedestal containers and discussed scale and proportion along with color harmony. The event is part of a continuing flower show judging school with about 50 attendees and aims to train new accredited show judges.

Milton Hescock Mamaroneck N. Y All Saints Episcopal Parish Hall Mra. T. Stuart Haller Garden Club of Frederick District Five Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Taskers’ Chance and Garden Club of Mt. Airy Howard County

Jaycees Hear Talk By Head Of Schools

Dr. James A. Sensenbaugh, county school superintendent, outlined five fields to improve Frederick public schools at a Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting. He urged increased financial aid, restoring teaching dignity, encouraging college paths, inviting former teachers back, and strengthening teaching methods with a film library.

Frederick County James A. Sensenbaugh Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce V. F. W. Country Club Kettagrhare Chaut County Board of Education Sensenbaugh Donald Null Willi Mimmi Louis Greenberg Bernie Lorenzen William Burger State Jaycee Fredrick Thurmont-Emmitsburg Catonsville Edith Klein

Nixon Progress Amid Throat Ailment Campaign Trail

Nixon recovered from a throat ailment and resumed campaigning with stops in Springfield Missouri and Kansas City Kansas. He planned an early afternoon speech, then a rally across the Missouri River and, if cleared by doctors, a late flight to Louisville Kentucky for two talks the next day.

Wwen Tern Nixon Adlai Stevenson Harry Truman Springfield Kansas City Kan Missouri River Stevenson Louisville

Answer Filed In Caveat Suit In Court

In Orphans Court Mrs. Dorothy Coblentz Hines challenges the will of J Harmon Coblentz of Middletown, claiming the document is not his last will and that he died intestate. Her brother John H Coblentz counters that the writing is valid, signed and witnessed, and that he and Mrs Hines were executors.

Orphans Court Dorothy Coblentz Hines Montgomery County John H. Coblentz Middletown J. Harmon Coblentz Hines Coblentz Parsons Newman Byron W. Thompson Mr. Coblentz

Late Registration Push Near Election Day

Seventy four names were added to county registration Tuesday night as the penultimate registration session prior to the election. The final night registration occurs Thursday from 7 to 9 p m at the Board of Registry office. Forty three Democrats and 30 Republicans were recorded, with transfers and name changes noted as registrants sought to confirm their eligibility.

Board of Registry Registry Board Frederick Fair

Damage To Two Autos In Tin Accident

Two automobiles sustained about 500 dollars damage Tuesday at 11 35 pm when they collided at East Patrick and Carron streets. Drivers Donald Lee Pilson and Harold B. Duvall reported green signals. Police officer Nathan Dorsey investigated and indicated 300 dollars damage to Pilson and 200 dollars to Duvall.

East Patrick Carron Cis Donald Lee Pilson Frederick REL 6 Harold B. Duvall Frederik Pilson Patrick Duvall Smith Carroll Nathan Dorsey Pilson

Five Teens Die In Out Of Control Auto Crash

An automobile drifted off a bump inside the Ft Washington reservation in Prince Georges County killing five of its seven occupants. All but one were teens. the dead include Sharon Raftery 13 Frank Poynton 16 Joyce Harper 14 Weyman Cofield 14 and Charles Ford 22 the driver. Alien Moore 15 was in critical condition and Michael Raftery 15 was injured. The victims were southeast Washington residents and pupils at Hart Junior High.

Washington Prince Georges County Ft. Washington Charles Leroy Ford Sharon Raftery Frank B. Poynton Joyce Poynton Raftery Sharon Ford Harper

Fair Value Sums Taken For Frederick and Thurmont By-passes

Several additional property owners accepted checks deposited in circuit court registry as fair value for properties acquired for the Frederick and Thurmont by-passes. Checks totaled 17 450 to Ramsburg Jr and bank for 18 000 sq ft plus underlying bed rights. 520 to Clems for .45 acre. 2323 to Wilhide for 1 11 acre plus drainage and bed rights. Contest remains possible before the Board of Property Review.

State Roads Commission Commission Frederick and Thurmont Guy R. Ramsburg Jr Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank U.S. 15 John M New Board of Property Review

Five Day Weather Preview for Maryland and Nearby Areas

A five day forecast shows rain ending in coastal sections early Thursday with fair weather afterward. Expect about a quarter inch rainfall total, warmer temperatures Friday and Saturday, and coverage Sunday and Monday. Highs range from the upper 60s in Western Maryland to the low 70s elsewhere with morning lows from 49 in Western Maryland to the mid and upper 40s elsewhere.

Maryland

Dulles Urges Patience Over Suez Crisis

Secretary of State Dulles said Egypt cannot single handedly control the Suez Canal and urged patience and resourcefulness from disputing nations. He warned Egypt would lose tourist revenue and trade, leading it to seek a different canal solution and cast doubt on its current course.

Washington Dulles Egypt Suez Canal Middle East

U S Ship Captains Arrive for Suez Pilot Training

Five U S ship captains arrived to train with mariners from Russia and others as pilots on the Suez. They agreed with Egypt to six weeks training then decide on staying. Egypt paid travel. The group is the first Americans since the walkout. Ten Americans have applied for passports for Suez pilot jobs. State Dept said seven passports granted. The canal remains open and shipping charges between Europe and the Far East were canceled.

Suez Canal Co Egypt Poland East Germany Port Said Hatch Walter Equils New Kensington Alec Langtry Staten Island N.Y Nico Hagens New York City Elmo Chester Holland Newport Beach Calif Suez State Department Canal Europe Far East

Used clothing drive highlighted at charity board meeting

At the Federated Charities Home on South Market street members discussed the need for used clothing for school children and older youths. The loan out closet would also supply medical equipment like beds and crutches to those in need. The meeting was presided by Nevin T. R. Waskey with reports from Mrs. Summers and Ernest C. Webb.

Federated Charities South Market Street C. Thomas Summers Ernest C. Webb

Frederick Memorial Hospital Names First Anesthesiologist

Frederick Memorial Hospital has added Dr Richard L Fruth to its staff as chief anesthesiologist. A University of Maryland Medical School graduate and former West Virginian, he brings advanced training in administering anesthetics. Dr Fruth, born in Charleston West Virginia, served in the Army, taught operating room technique at Camp Lee, and completed his medical training at West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins. He now maintains his office at Linden Avenue, Frederick, with his wife and three daughters.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Richard L. Fruth University of Maryland Medical School West Hopkins Eutn Charleston W. Va Morris Harvery College Johns Hopkins University Army

Cumberland Glass Plants Destroyed in Early Morning Fire

A major blaze leveled two connected LaVale buildings housing Cumberland Glass and Queen Glass, causing an estimated loss near 499,000. Watchman Adrian Meek was overcome guiding others to safety. Firefighters from six departments battled the flames for hours, destroying both brick structures and severing telephone lines.

Cumberland LaVale U.S Cumberland Glass Queen Glass Adrian Meek Frostburg Meek Camp Glass Queem Glass James Clark Distilling Co Chesapeake and Potomes Telephone Company Allegany Garrette West Virginia Teable Baltimore

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U.S. 240 Groun Loltisville Ke Psen Kefauver Weverton Frederick Junction Avsit Jaycees Dr. Sensenbaugh Ralph E Baker Fast Second Street Robert D. Fogle Madison Street Auto Kalls Prince Georges Policerman Laurel, Md American Instrument Co Young Poynton Hart Jeanette Ford Abe Sovels Pilo Charities Galveston Tex Babe Didrikson Zatarray John Sealy B. M. Daves Morgantown Raymond ‘M. Davis Richard F. Fruth Tvory
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