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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1957
Page
3
Middletown senior students prepare a spring production titled Aeron, to be presented April 13 and 14. Casts and stage directions are being finalized at the high school, with teachers coordinating scenery, costumes, and musical cues for the two performances.
Dr. Lewis Webster Jones of Rutgers University toured Afghanistan Pakistan India and Ceylon urging continued aid to these nations and Southeast Asia. He argues the region's strategic value and vulnerability to Communist threats justify long term support even if it lasts fifty years and costs less than war.
In a letter from March 28 1957 Frederick County readers urged a new Health Center to meet growing public health needs. The Health Center Study Group backed by $225000 to $250000 in costs and a $60000 fundraising goal aims for one third federal Hill Burton funds. Frederick City officials donated a West Seventh Street site two acres and a saving of $20 00, to house the center.
High Sebhet seniors perform a staged drama with Alicia Underhill as the lead. Cast includes Keith Stevens as Alicia, John Burge as Natalie, Phyllis Glagnit as Bee, and Dawn Bulls with Wade Zirkle as family servants. A large committee lists roles from programs to tickets, lighting, wardrobe, ushers, and publicity under faculty supervision.
The St Johns High School Script staff returned from a four day trip to New York City attending the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conference at Columbia University. Eight students participated including co editor Kathleen Crog ran writers Dolores Etzler Bonnie Vee Hartsough Glenna Stull Jo Ann Donavan Rebecca Wright and photographers James Rice and David Winpigler Sister Gracey Marie S S N D of Saint Johns served as chaperone. The event featured lectures from New York Times New York Herald Tribune United Press and other publications with 4500 delegates in attendance. The Script did not enter competition but aims to send four editions to the 1958 convention for judging.
Members of the St. Janet Dutrow Young Adults class at Paul's Lutheran Church viewed a filmstrip Cecil Built Upon This Rock at the Capitol Arena in Washing House. The evening featured devotions, interviews planned for television, and a topic on Family Life. Committee members organized gowns for a Cherub holiday, and the group decided to renew Luther Life magazine and continue purchasing books for the Young Adults Library.
A full page obituary style ad from The New York Times and The New York Herald Tribune salutes Christopher Morley four days after his death on March 28 1957. Morley asks readers to forgive unanswered letters and to accept his unchanged love and gratitude for friends and supporters. The note closes with a personal message about past ad ventures moments of beauty and disgust and a final apology for overdue correspondence.
Fifty years ago a fire leveled Eorge W. Stocksdale's large Thurmont store and warehouse near the Western Maryland Railway station. Loss estimated at 36000 or more as a locomotive spark set the roof ablaze. The piece notes near misses and related local events, including fire alarms on South Market street and a reception for Rev T Freeman Dizon marking ten years of pastoral work.
April 1 1937 recalls a dry start to spring with dust on Frederick streets and scant rainfall. Frederick High School baseball hopes rise as 50 candidates report, Vernon Somers the leading pitching prospect. Deputy sheriff Yenner J Shook named by Sheriff Roy Hiltner to succeed Johnny Crum. Charles Sothoron Howard, former resident, dies at 41 in New York restaurant. Local birthday tributes, readings, and musicalals honor Mrs. Waskey, a longtime Sunday School teacher. Middletown Band uniforms fundraising shows $1.45 still needed. uniforms expected in three weeks. Maryland Bankers Association Group 2 meets April 24 at Hotel Alexander, Hagerstown. Robert L. Myers to speak.
A group of seven Washington, D. C., residents announced the purchase of the Arlington Daily Sun. The deal amount was not disclosed. Spokesman Bruce Sundlun said no management changes are planned and current personnel will stay in their posts.
Zion Lutheran church Middletown calls a special congregational meeting after Sunday service on April 7 to consider buying the Bulis property at West Main and Jefferson. Letters were sent to members outlining the meeting and purpose. The Butts landmark is a three story brick building housing apartments and Rice's Barber Shop.
Senator Knowland of California split with the Eisenhower administration to oppose a bill provision allowing barter of surplus farm commodities with Iron Curtain satellites in exchange for strategic materials. He urged against taxpayer support for regimes under Kremlin control, opposing raising the sales limit from three to four billion dollars and backing only aid to feed hungry people.
The East Frederick Club gathered March 1 at 440 East Patrick Street with eleven members. New member Mrs Eva Engle joined. The group sang American Creed My Wild Irish Rose and When Irish Eyes Are Smiling led by president Mrs Murray Fox.
A local informal poll of seven residents in Frederick and nearby areas shows pessimism about solving Middle East tensions without more bloodshed. Respondents, including Mrs. Mary Webber and Mr A H Derr, express hope or doubt, with mixed views on a peaceful settlement.
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