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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1957
Page
2
A fragment notes Tuesday April 2, 1957 as a date in a newspaper context alongside AP reports.
A Senate committee survey reveals large scale military aid totals including 2 billion appropriated and 16 billion spent, with 36 nations receiving support. The aid comprises tanks and vehicles, naval craft, artillery, small arms, and vast ammunition, highlighting NATO cost sharing and U S value as a deterrent and low-cost defense.
Detroit based lightweight Anthony winds up his training with light work before facing Chuck Spieser Friday night in a nationally televised 12 round bout to decide Archie Moore's June 7 title bout opponent. Anthony holds a four inch height edge but Spieser is favored early. experts expect Spieser to press but Anthony’s boxing skill could spark an upset as the rounds progress.
Mr. O P Bennett moves his dry goods store to a new North Market Street storeroom opposite City Hall. Plans for Opera House remodeling arrive. no Aldermen date set. Evangelical Reformed church consistory elected Elders A C McCardell and William C Birely. deacons David D Kolb and Lewis A Rice. Large crowd at City Opera House for Bachelor Hall by Company A. dance by quartet from Fantani and song Just My Style by local artists. Metro Politan engine for Junior Fire Company arrives from Seneca Falls. engineer to visit for final readiness. names Admiral and Belle of the Town circulating.
A brief look back at items from April 2 1937 highlights notable columns and happenings. The column reflects social notes, local events, and community personalities referenced in the early edition, offering a snapshot of life two decades prior.
Maryland lawmakers wrapped a long session with a plan to finance a $10.4 million teacher pay raise via a state cigarette tax of 30 cents a carton effective July 1, raising hoped incomes for teachers but facing Gov. McKeldin's veto risk. The package included a $16.8 million capital-improvement program, motor vehicle reregistration, and a Workmen's Compensation Commission replacement, amid debates over school funding and local tax shifts.
Edward Galen 20, Mount St Marys College basketball reserve, died at Amie Warner Hospital Gettysburg Pa from injuries after crash one mile west of Emmitsburg Sunday. Passenger John Daley 20 and driver Richard Gardner 20 injured. Daley in critical condition with skull fracture and diaphragm dislocation. Driver charged with reckless driving. Galen to be honored by team with funeral in Philadelphia.
Guy Moul 67 of Hanover died unexpectedly at home after two years of declining health. He retired from business 13 years ago and was a member of First Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. E. E. Collins Walkersville two grandchildren three brothers and one sister. Raymond Fritz 72 of Philadelphia died Sunday after a long illness. Surviving are his wife Hannan C. Fritz children Russell Fritz Helen Marsh and Ethel Pusey two brothers and one sister. Funeral services Thursday at New Windsor funeral home with interment in Winters Cemetery. Memorials to Cancer Fund.
A jumble of stock quotes from Alex Brown & Sons sits alongside traffic violations and a detailed obituary and service notices. Frederick Poole of Frederick Memorial Hospital area and Mrs Emma Poole, 72, are noted, with survivors listed from several Maryland towns. A Mount Pleasant 4 H club meeting and bake sale plan appear, plus a brief update on Caral Ann Brachey and a demonstration on hosting guests.
Obituary notices honor World War I veteran and B&O conductor Charles A Barger and others. The Brunswick resident’s funeral details are given with survivors including widow daughter and siblings, with services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. and arrangements by C. HL Feete and Brother. Also noted is the death of George W Davis at age 88 with funeral arrangements and interment at Mount Airy Prospect Cemetery.
Funeral services were held at St. Josephs Catholic church Emmitsburg for Paul Vincent Topper 25 of Emmitsburg R D who died at Martinsburg Veterans Hospital Rev Father John Sullivan officiated and interment followed in the church cemetery Military honors were provided by the Francis X Elders Post American Legion Emmitsburg with pallbearers and color bearers named and firing squad details recorded Also listed are funeral services for Mrs Frances A Linton at Yellow Springs and graveside for infant Stephen Garst as well as births reported at Frederick Memorial Hospital detailing several families and newborns with locations and parental names.
Mr and Mrs H Douglas Stuo Jr of New Market announce the engagement of their niece Chica Jone Godbee to Charles G FE Stalfort Sr lieutenant in the United States Army. Miss Godbee attended St John’s Literary Institute and is a graduate nurse from Mercy Hospital Baltimore with a bachelor of science from St Joseph near Emmitsburg.
RFD 6 Frederick resident Finnerfrock opens an office in the area while facing traffic charges including failing to stop at a stop sign and speeding. A. Morton Thomas Jr of Monaca Pa, a civil engineer and surveyor, also noted as head of Morton Thomas and Associates, is connected to the report. Thomas, age 46, married with two daughters, studied at the University of Maryland, served as a Navy lieutenant commander in World War II, and specializes in farm surveys, property surveys, topographic surveys, subdivision planning, storm drainage, sewer and water design, site planning for VA and FHA, earth quantities, stakeouts, and engineer consulting.
Mr. Joseph Schwimer at Fort Detrick seeks information on public affairs and underwent minor surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday. Mrs. John W. Nail remains in fair condition at University Hospital Baltimore after transfer from Frederick Memorial Friday. Mrs. Alvin Main of 714 North Market Street is in Frederick Memorial Hospital with a broken shoulder.
Mr and Mrs Croghan Sr of Hotel Frederick return from a seven day vacation in the U S Army area near the Willam Route to observe their fourth wedding anniversary. The couple reside at 254 Sangamore Road Washington and plan to mark the occasion quietly at Mountaindale ill.
In Port au Prince, Haitian opposition forces threatened a general strike against Provisional President Franck Sylvain. The move aimed to topple his regime amid growing political tension and unrest reported today.
The Frederick News-Post offers cash prizes for March tips on local news. Tips accepted weekdays 8 am to midnight, Saturdays 8 am to noon, Sundays 4 pm to midnight. First caller on a story wins. prizes range from 5 to 1 dollars for top five tips. Phone Monument 2-1277.
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