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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1958
Page
2
Frederick edition reports David Lawrence commentary on wartime policy and treason questions amid a radio and press focus. The piece notes Associated Press rights and the public interest in news coverage during wartime.
The piece reflects on Easter as a day of triumph yet notes the first Easter’s darkness. It contrasts freedom of worship in America with persecution abroad and cites a Pravda dispatch on Soviet views of US nuclear test suspensions, highlighting differing reactions and political commentary.
A survey of 1908 era items notes political debate on supporting the United States versus Soviet propaganda, local school matters including commencements and certifications, a church graveyard dispute, and a house fire on Madison Street. Postmaster James A. Grove recalls dog bites and mail routes as part of a column on civic life.
Postmaster Grove appeals to dog owners to keep pets under control when mail carriers arrive. He notes dogs that do not respect postal service disrupt deliveries and asks owners to leash or confine dogs during postal rounds.
Longtime Hampstead physician and former Carroll County mayor Dr. Edgar Murray Bush died after a lengthy illness. A funeral service will be Easter Sunday afternoon at a Hampstead funeral home with interment at Hampstead Cemetery. Survived by widow, two sons, sister, six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Bush served as town doctor since 1896, led the fire company 1902–1952, and was mayor from 1920 to 1952.
Homemakers clubs at Hood College plan a live exhibits display for the annual meeting on Tuesday in Gambrill Gym. About 500 visitors are expected for a 1 30 pm opening, with a morning session and luncheon. Twelve topics cover homemakers activities from quick meals to health and safety, home furnishings, garden flowers, culture, and international memorables.
Twenty years ago on April 3 1938 D Marshall Schroeder deputy commissioner of motor vehicles formerly of Frederick was struck by an automobile in Baltimore and confined to his home. Postmaster Motter received an official report that the Frederick post office will be remodeled with government funds allocated, clearing up erroneous reports. Five people were injured in two county accidents, including Charles Stone of Yellow Springs who was struck while bicycling home. Burgess George L Doub won his third consecutive year as Middletown city head in a municipal race, tallying 118 to 109 for Pearlhey for E Walter Beachley.
A massive, non-atomic explosion was scheduled for 12 31 p m EST to remove Ripple Rock a submerged menace in Seymour Narrows between Vancouver Island and the mainland north of Vancouver B C The blast aimed to remove 370 000 tons of rock and leave a 40 foot deep channel keeping the Inside Passage shipping lane open Engineers drilled under the rock placed 2 150 000 pounds of ammonium nitrate explosive to create the world s most powerful conventional blast Also included are hospital notes from Annie Warner and Warmer hospitals noting recent admissions discharges and births in nearby towns.
In April 1952 U S business showed mixed signals with hiring rising in home building road construction and defense projects while manufacturing mining and transportation faced layoffs. Railroads and some firms hinted at gains but overall indicators pointed to a continuing downturn with low auto output and idle steel capacity despite isolated exceptions.
Mrs Helen Hahn and Mrs medora Zimmerman hosted a surprise bridal shower for Miss Barbara Utterback on March 29 at Hahn home on Mary street. Guests shared games and refreshments. attendees included Mrs Donald Utterback, Mrs Katherine Salt, Miss Francis Darner, Miss Peggy Davis, Mrs Anna Mackaller, Miss Josie Fink, and Miss Virginia Boyer. Several unable to attend sent gifts. Miss Utterback plans to wed Robert Main on April 20 at Evangelical Lutheran church.
Among The Sick David Engilebrecht a seven year old of 734 Motter Avenue was discharged Fridays from the Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore.
Beverly Hills star Lana Turner paced her Beverly Hills mansion living room in deep grief for her daughter Cheryl while a doctor administered heavy sedation. A friend said Turner hoped to take Cheryl to jail with her, but jail rates prevented it as Turner recalled threats from Johnny Stompanato, who had allegedly beaten her during their year together. The affair culminated in Stompanato stabbing himself in a Paris Acapulco trip as Turner and Stompanato returned with Cheryl meeting them on March 19. Beverly Hills Police Chief Clinton Anderson noted concerns for Turner amid reported past abuse.
Miss Anna Sara Care 79 lifelong Brunswick resident died in Baltimore Mercy Hospital after retirement from the Gross Brothers firm. Interment in Park Heights Brunswick. services at R. E. Dailey and Son. Also noted are Clyde Anthony York Hill and Tony Lafoon death reports, and Frank Joseph Davidson Sr. obituary. several survivors named. Mary Ellen Brooks Harper 75 of Knoxville died at Monte Vista County Home after lingering illness. funeral arrangements to be announced. C. E. Hicks 3rd. funeral director.
Funeral services for Walter G. Muench 55 were held at Allison Funeral Home Emmitsburg with interment at St Josephs Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers included William H Brandt Thomas J Winter Earl R Melin David Jones Peter Pennington Harold T McElroy Jr Fred E Kauffman Jr and Fred Natschile. A second service was conducted for Jesse G. Smith at C O Fuss and Son funeral home Taneytown with interment in Uniontown Methodist Cemetery Pallbearers Milton and James Zollicoffer Clarence Lackard Harry Haines Steiner and Harry Smith.
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