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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1955

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2

How To Live To Be 100 Centenarians Study

Dr Flanders Dunbar and collaborators studied about 300 centenarians born in the United States to learn how to live to a century. They found most are middle income, married, optimistic, with strong social networks and humor. They sleep well, have good vision and hearing, and many own their teeth. The article notes centenarians do not recognize age and expect longevity.

Flanders Dunbar United States Journal of Ninty

Curley Beaton In Election In Boston

In a nonpartisan preliminary in Boston fewer than 38 percent of voters participated. Mayoral candidates John B. Hynes and John E. Powers led, defeating James M. Curley and Chester A. Dolan. The November 8 election results show Hynes 50,934 and Powers 36,417, Curley 24,185, Dolan 18,528. Curley suffered a major political blow after four terms as mayor.

Boston John B. Hynes John E. Powers Hynes Powers James M. Curley State Supreme Court Chester A. Dolan Curley Dolan

Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News 1905

Fifty years ago items from the News column Sept 24, 1905. Master Hewitt Knode, son of Frank L. Knode, broke his right leg at the schoolhouse on North Market Street. Reynolds Knode, the other son, broke his right arm last Sunday. Frederick College students form an athletic association at a special meeting. Charles Heck elected president, Charles Steck secretary and treasurer, John Markey manager and coach, Conrad Hernandez captain of the football team. Harry Barnes, foreman of linemen for Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph, injured at Frederick Junction when a 30 foot pole broke. Charles Ramsburg, Chubbs, and Thomas G. Buckey fished 13 bass, largest weighing won. Carlton Molesworth, long with Montgomery Alabama team, returns to town for winter.

Hewitt Knode Frank L. Knode North Market Street Harry Barnes Frederick Carlton Molesworth Montgomers Ala Wall

Barrage of stones at Ridgeville Hotel scene

Twenty years ago report notes a lavish plate glass window shattered by an attackers gang at the Ridgeville Hotel in Le Sed and operated by Oscar Ungiesbee. The Broad Run School strike over bus service persists into its fourth week after Education Board closed the school amid consolidation. Baltimore and Ohio Railroads Brunswick yard adds 30 repair workers to bring total employed to 180. Farmer Harry Elhyman reports a 1800 bushel potato yield from five acres at Forville, averaging six bushels per acre.

Ridgeville LE Sed Oscar Ungiesbee Alleron Bro Run Thas Miadletawny Board of Education Broad Run Baltimore and Ohio Railroain Brunswick Harry Elhrman Forville

Wedding Bells for Brewer and McCleal in Emmitsburg

Misa Darlene Jane Brewer of Gettysburg R D Emmitsburg and K Warren McCleal of Greenstone were married at St Josephs Catholic Church Emmitsburg in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Fr John D Sullivan The bride wore ice blue satin and a white orchid corsage The couple plan to reside at Beagle Apartments Emmitsburg and both hold local employment Attendants included B Eugene Sprankle and Ira Ambrose with many out of town guests. Browne Sanders nuptials link Metuchen New Jersey Emmitsburg area residents Mary Cecilia Sanders from Emmitsburg and J Donald Browne of Metuchen were married at St Francis Church Metuchen with Rev John Foley presiding The bride a St Josephs High School graduate worked for Jennings Kitchen Gyro Inc The groom a Matawan High School alumnus attends Duke Business School and works for Sacony Paint Co They will live on Middlesex Avenue Nixon New Jersey.

Misa Darlene Jane Brewer Beesle Apartments Emmitsburg Samuel Brewer Gettysburg R. D Stanley McIntire Blue Ridge Summit William F. Carson Fairfield Clyde E. Brewer Beagle West Main Street Washington Township High School U. S. Army Frick Co Waynesboro York Reading Garretsville Ohio Taneytown Thurmont John Wiley Metuehen St. Joseph's High School Jennings, Kitchen and Gyro, Inc Highland Park Matawan High School Duke Business Cuhere En Huswick Lie Sacony Paint Co Metuchen Middlesex Avenue Nixon, N_ 4

Deaths Mrs Krichbaum and Mrs Danner in Frederick

Two obituary notices from Frederick detail the deaths of Mrs Caroline Sommer Krichbaum at age 90 and Mrs Mary Goldie Danner after an extended illness. Krichbaum, widow of Dr James W Krichbaum, lived at Camp Detrick with her son Dr Carroll E Krichbaum. she leaves a daughter Regina K Sturgis and several siblings and grandchildren. Danner, widow of James Edward Danner, died at her daughter’s home in New Windsor, leaving two children and four grandchildren, with services at Winters Lutheran church followed by burial in Winters Cemetery. Funeral arrangements note cremation for Krichbaum and an interment for Danner in Winters Cemetery.

Caroline S. Krichbaum Caroline Sommer Krichbaum James W. Krichbaum Carroll E. Krichbaum Camp Detrick Krichbaum Terre Haute Ind Carl and Regina Sickenberger Sommer Frankfort-on-Mien Germany Union Congregational Church Upper Montclair N. 1 Frederick Br. Krrchbaum Regina K. Sturgis Hialeah Fla Alexander Sommer Breckenridge Alex Peter Brady Long Beach Calif Lottie Meyer Orlando East Patrick Street C. E. Cline Mary Goldie Danner Mary G. Danner James Edward Danner Roce” C. Lambert New Windsor Carrott County Pius J Missouria Rinehart Russell C. Lambert James A Danner Edward Gilbert Westmingster Winters Lutheran Church Dod Harteler Sen Winters Donald Warrenrodz Winters Cemetery

Compher Funeral Services Held at New Jerusalem Church

Funeral services for John Calvin Compher Sr were held September 19 at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Lorettaville VA. He died of a heart attack leaving Waterford near J Willard McKimmey’s home. Survived by wife Mars Virginia Slamer Compher and many relatives. Rev W W Reetsinger conducted. pallbearers were nephews. Interment in Linn Cemetery Lovetisrilly.

New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Lorettaville John Calvin Compher J. Willard McKimmey Waterford John and Isabelle Virgina Pry Compher Loucoun Mars Virginia Slamer Compher Humber Coushis Robert Compher LI Reetsinger Linn Cemetery Lovetisrilly

Personal Notices From Local Kin and Friends

Me and Mrs James C Null visited Mr and Mrs James F E Long. Birth day dinner for Mrs Mae Long. Guests included Mr and Mrs James E Long, Mr and Mrs James C Null, Mrs Mae Long, John Krom, Melvin Dixon and Roxie of Arnold De light Farm, Thurmont. Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs Allen Garber Elwood Maxine Marie and Frances Clayton of Glen Burnie. Others: Mr and Mrs Harrison Dison New Midway and Ira Garber. Frederik residents visit Melvin Garber. Robert L Leather entered the Dainty School Philadelphia. Formerly of Mieldbrown High School, he recently visited his parents.

James C Null James FE. Long Slaven James Long Mae Long James E. Long James C. Null Brrunswick John Krom Reymar Melvin Dixon Roxie Arnold Delight Farm Thurmont Allen Garber Elwood Maxine Marie Frances Clayton Glen Burnie Harrison Dison New Midway Ira Garber Melvin Garber Frederick Mickey Keeney Woodsboro Nelson Hoffman Darlene Denise Freederick Robert L. Leather Dainty

Method Of Prevention Of Rheumatic Fever Is Found

In backstage medical science, new drugs and continuous penicillin therapy curb rheumatic fever preventing heart valve damage. Hypertension control with daily tablets and injections aids heart protection, while researchers explore causes from nervous system to kidneys. A Zonta Club tea at Washington County Museum marks community activity with plans for a Key Hotel meeting.

New York Wonder Oper Eisenhower American Heart Assi

Dr Furie Speaks on Pathology at Zonta Club Dinner

Dr Robert J Furie pathologist at Frederick Memorial Hospital was guest speaker at the Zonta Club weekly dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He discussed the history and significance of pathology, noting its role in providing information to physicians and the importance of interpretation of tests over routine procedures. The talk covered laboratory work, postmortem duties, and the need to advance the field, with remarks on keeping pace with scientific progress.

Robert J. Furie Frederick Memorial Hospital Zonta Club Francis Scott Key Furie Mary Rhoads Ethel Northam Frederick Fuvie

Crop Picker Says She Was Assaulted

Rosia L. Bell, 41, a Negro crop picker for Jenkins Brothers, was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital at 5 30 a m today for facial and head abrasions after claiming she was assaulted on a bus. State Police were notified and she was treated before discharge.

Rosia L. Bell Jenkins Brothers Frederick Memorial Hospital

Push for Uniform Time Legislation Gains Momentum

Washington legislators push to standardize Daylight Saving Time within time zones. Rep Staggers WV plans to reintroduce a bill from last session to authorize Congress to fix DST nationwide. The measure failed earlier, but supporters insist on a uniform clock across states. The article also notes local club events and meeting plans in Petersville.

Washington Staggers Jodas Congress Fenny

Discharge update from Frederick Memorial Hospital notes patient resting well

Among the sick Wes Ralph Catsail has been discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital and two resumed in her home on South Carlei Street. Mrs. Wace Warbadch 25 best Patra steel pitieie ress ob thie Mar-Lir Taneh was removed late Toeedas tant to Frederick Meat Ole Hustited to eaten sie. Resting satisfactos early today.

Wes Ralph Catsail Frederick Carlei Street Hargett Frederick Tilda Yeah Osme

Judges Had Right Idea About Youth Court

Baltimore judges Herman M. Moser and Ralph Warnken argued against moving 16 and 17 year olds to juvenile courts. A Youth Court study shows that most 16 and 17 year olds faced serious crimes, while 18 to 21 commit fewer. The report by Deputy Chief Probation Officer Thomas McCarthy also finds a large share had prior records.

Baltimore Maryland State Bar Assa Herman M. Moser Ralph Warnken Thomas McCarthy

Eisenhower’s Condition Eases as World Series Helps Lift Mood

Denver dispatch reports anxiety over President Eisenhower’s illness eased slightly after Hagerty announced fresh fruit cocktail was served at lunch and a reporter joked about a comma. The White House also noted a record player at Fitzsimons Army Hospital and Ike’s son John traveling between hospital and Ft Belvoir. Mrs Eisenhower, at the hospital, expressed gratitude for worldwide prayers and support.

Denver Eisenhower Denver White House James C. Hagerty Fitzsimons Army Hospital John Joh Washington, D.C Ft.Belvoir Hagerty Hye Hagerty

Ballenger Homemakers Club Meets for Nutrition Talk

Ballenger and Thurmont Homemaker clubs held meetings focusing on breakfast nutrition and home management. Leaders demonstrated quick, varied breakfasts and discussed civil defense, cereals, bread, and jars of future events while inviting broader participation and planning next gatherings.

Ballenger Club Ballenger Wilfred Wisner Martin Summers Edgar Hargett Ballenger Homemakers Club Russell Thomas Charles King Russell Dudroware The Grange Victor Cullen Hospital Muxiliary William Howard Sr Chester Young Nellie Hargett Wisner Summers Thurmont Club Thurmont Homemaker C Victor Esfer Emmitsburg Club Wm. Esler Elwood Riffle Richard Dubie Allen Creager Leroy Dimterman Donal Tews Ralph Fisher Warren Grushon Ernest Drehert Victor Kifer Elms Chaltins Hobbs Devetous Wm. Eyler

White House Resists Nixon Power Shift Amid Ike Recovery

Washington reports the Eisenhower White House rejects delegating presidential powers to Vice President Nixon. Officials say Ike is fully capable of decisions as recovery progresses, denying any plan to cede authority or put Nixon in charge, while legal experts assess potential temporary delegation.

Don Whitehead Washington Eisenhower White House Richard M. Nixon Nixon James C. Hagerty Denver Tamnans Gen Brownell New York Spain Niven Amjors Anlaratian

Dance and cake walk planned at Brunswick park

A Friday night event at City Park Brunswick runs from 8 30 to 11 80 under the Episcopal Club of St Mark’s Parish led by Rev James C Fenhagen. Proceeds fund an outdoor sign for Grace Episcopal Church. Music by Bob and his Dixie Nite Owls with Connie Nicholson as soloist.

City Park Brunswick Episcopal Club of St. Mark's James C. Fenhagen Grace Episcopal Church Bob and His Dixie Nite Owls Connie Nicholson Bobby Hedges Susan Clagett Adele Hedges Ruth Miller Kay Lee Cummings Ann Watson Caroliae Gross Bill Winn Carol Crawford Kas Lee Cummings Harry Garvin Tom Classett Ann Keller Washington Crambonine Grace Church

National Business Women Week tour at Ebert Ice Cream

Frederick B and P W Club members toured the Ebert Ice Cream Co plant during National Business and Professional Women’s Week. Production head Marion D Bayer intro Frank M Dertzbaugh welcomed guests, then a plant tour and an ice cream operations film followed by a Q&A session and refreshments. Guests included Vic Mayne Sites, Ruth Eyler, Wisnidee Fickard, Harry O. Smith, Ronnie Smith, and Dahl Drennineg.

Frederick Business and Professional Womens Club Ebert Ice Cream Co Marion D Bayer Ebert's Frank M . Dertzbaugh Ma Boyer Vic Mayne Sites Ruth Eyler Wisnidee Fickard Harry O. Smith Ronnie Smith Dahl Drennineg

Surprise Birthday Party At The Long Home

A surprise birthday gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Theodore R Long near Keymar. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Edward Lynch of Baltimore and Mrs James C Null of Brunswick along with Mr and Mrs Charles Flolie and daughter of Rocky Ridge, Walohn Krom, and Mr Frank Long. Refreshments were served and gifts were received.

Theodore R. Long Keymar Gorse Edead Lynch Baltimore Edward Lynch James C Null

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