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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1958
Page
2
Mayor John A. Derr released a statement rebutting a local budget article. he says figures were misinterpreted and public, department totals were published last January. He notes that a superintendent’s prior data and writer inserted amounts appeared in the March 24 story and urges official releases only by elected city officials.
A National Academy of Sciences committee warns that radioactive waste from nuclear reactors could contaminate harbors if ships leak or collide. It cites insufficient knowledge of radiation effects on marine life and stresses foresight to minimize future risks as waste stocks grow.
Members of Den 2 Pack 276 Cud Scouts sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church toured the Smithsonian Institution in Washington on Saturday to view the Far North section. Mr and Mrs Walter Roney drove the group 10 and from the capital Dir A Hart Etchison 166 East Church street will celebrate his birthday Friday.
An 1890s style Arts column notes a program by Point of Blocks Society with a debate on The World Growing Better and an oration by Prof. McBride. It also profiles Frederick official Barigis running for a new Board of Aldermen term, detailing business ties with Firestone, civic roles, and community leadership.
An April notice reports a boiler incident at the Frederick Iron and Steel Co as a worker was injured while repairing a Sailer at the Crystal Launch. Elks Lodge 68 installed Frederick officers for the year with Donald Davis and Elmer Bokesch among new leaders. St Mark's Easter services in Merryland Tract feature the Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena and the Hallelujah Chorus with Rev James Fenhagen and deacon Harold J Wilson assisting.
An illustrated note highlights occupational and speech therapy for a local child, funded in part by Easter Seals. It notes medical supervision, parental cooperation, and the role of donors in treatment, equipment, and scholarship programs. Also mentions local family visits and community notices.
The Western Maryland section of the Maryland Home Economics Association will hold a Spring meeting and luncheon on April 19 at Coffman Chapel Hood College starting at 10 a.m. A short business session and fellowship period are planned.
Turkeys share top billing with Easter hams as grocers promote the bird as the main attraction amid price shifts. Hog marketings fall about five percent from last year while pork stocks on March 1 are down a third. Prices may ease briefly before seasonal rises. Produce items like carrots, turnips, and potatoes are listed as best buys, with weather and supply affecting regional availability and quality.
Harpers Ferry area reports weekend visits from the Anerbas and Fridleys. a Charles Town wedding at Sharpsburg Lutheran Church. high school Glee Club plans a musical comedy "Tune In" for April 8 after a weather postponement. Passover observances begin with community seders in Frederick and local services noted.
The International Boxing Club released a Wednesday list of televised fights across April and May highlighting a lightweight title clash in Houston May 7 between Joe Brown of New Orleans and Ralph Dupas. The schedule includes bouts in Philadelphia Boston San Francisco Chicago Syracuse Yonkers and Washington with notable heavyweights lightweights and middleweights among the matchups and venues.
Byron S. Beall longtime Treasury official dies at 78 in Bethesda following a 15 year career in public service. Cora M. Cooper of Knoxville dies at 78 with a large family including Vaughnetta Webber and Daisy Rohrback among survivors. Funeral plans announced for Hazel Spear Beall and others with services in Knoxville and Monocacy Cemetery. William Robert McFarland of Walkersville dies after brief illness aged 44. leaves six children and wife Mary E. Stoners. Wilson Clark Poole of Sellman dies at 61. survived by wife Lois and two sons. services in Poolesville Presbyterian Church with burial at Monocacy Cemetery.
Obituaries and funeral notices list services for Lester E. Boleyn Jamesi Tweed Burke Emma Thomas Dutrow William Nusbaum Nelson Summers Austin Darrel Taylor and others. Services were held at Gladhill Barton Bark Hill and other local funeral homes with interments at Mt Oliver Glade Mt Hope and Frederick Memorial Park.
Miss Ella Fay Fogle daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Fogle wed Stanley E Brashears son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Brashears at Prospect Church Mt Airy Rev Mr Sparks officiated. The bride wore a light beige suit with brown accessories and red rosebud corsage. Best man was Bernard Brashears. The couple reside in Mt Airy with Brashears farming for William Schell and Mrs Brashears employed at Magnetic Devices.
Among the sick at Frederick Memorial Hospital are Mrs. Clinton Smith of Woodsboro and Mrs. Frank Nicodemus of Waldersville both listed as satisfactory or medical patients. Other area residents including Mr. George Smith and Mr. Albert Seeger return home or receive observation and treatment. Equity Court signs two absolute divorces with custody awards and support obligations, cases involving Harvey Tyervar and John W. Pearcey.
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce lists April activities including Yale Carnegie Course and Hood College events at Francis Scott Key Hotel and Coffman Chapel. Highlights include Kiwanis Oyster feast, Civitan Dinner Dance, and readings, recitals, and concerts at Hood College venues.
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