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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1958
Page
8
Temperatures reached the 80s in the shade for the first time since last September marking a five day spring comeback. Farmers report early planting and budding fruit trees with peaches and cherries set to bloom. frost risk remains possible. Dairy pastures improve, winter wheat and alfalfa rebound as weather shifts dramatically.
Chicago American reports former President Truman conceded his 1950 interview with the House Banking Committee did not happen. He told an American interviewer he forgot the details, regretting the remarks made under questioning and asked the committee to correct the record.
Two car crash on Route 355 at Heart of Attended Meeting Maryland near Frederick involved a 1950 Chevrolet sedan driven by Thomas Eugene Capino and a 1934 Ford driven by Robert Luther Reed Jr. No injuries reported. Police charged Capino with failing to yield right of way. damage split between vehicles. numerous attendees from Grace Church and other groups cited as witnesses.
Former President Herbert Hoover age 83 underwent gall bladder surgery at the Harkness Pavilion Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. The procedure started 8:00 a.m. and finished 9:15 a.m. doctors report the operation successful and Hoover in satisfactory condition with his sons Herbert Hoover Jr. and Allan Hoover present.
Dr. Leslie E. Daugherty a Cumberland eye nose and throat specialist was named president of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland at the society’s 160th annual meeting. Officers elected include vice presidents Dr. Robert W. Farr Dr. Page C. Jett and Dr Samuel Morrison. secretary Dr. William Carl Eberling and treasurer Dr. Wetherbee Farr. The meeting also urged Blue Cross rate cuts study and arbitration with the United Mine Workers Welfare Fund over physician hospital relations.
The first calf born in the Ankara Ataturk Farm herd arrives from the Jersey dam, with a daughter calf thriving. The event, reported by the New Windsor Office of Heifer Project dnc, signals production prior to the herd shipment dedication Sunday at 2 p.m. at Frederick Fairgrounds Cattle Judging Arena. Rain or shine the dedication proceeds. trucks moved in 29 calves today as 4 H boys groom and prep for final loads planned this afternoon.
Maryland teachers group official Milson C. Raver defends sending a candidate survey to weigh support for a 400 pay raise for teachers. The group cites past practices and notes 21 of 24 boards of education recommend new salary scales funded by the General Assembly. The association counters Gov. McKeldin's claim counties will cut salaries, saying many pass the aid as new scales or future raises.
Two Marylanders died in separate crashes last night as the 1958 death toll rose to 149. Ralph S. Johnson, 31, of Hughesville, died in a two car collision on Maryland 488 near La Plata. Odus C. Bragg, 24, also of Hughesville, was hospitalized with serious injuries. Diana C. Stephens, 3, was fatally struck by a car in East Baltimore. An angry crowd gathered around the driver before police arrested three youths as the crowd dispersed.
A weekly scan shows faint signs of a pickup in some sectors despite an overall downturn. Orders at Underwood Corp rose 34 percent from February, Aluminum Co of America booked strong March sales, and P Lorillard Co earnings jumped 116 percent quarter to quarter.
Eight future teachers gathered at South Hagerstown High School for the Maryland Association of Future Teachers of America spring convention. The theme Television and Teaching guided a closed circuit televiewed program and an auditorium lesson. Washington County plans to link over 18 000 students to the system by next fall. Agnes Meyer, author and journalist, was to address the first general session.
Smith Picked Thke Republican State Central Committee of Frederick county later his morning voted to recom mend Ross V. Smith, Thurmont merchant, to succeed himself on the Board of Education. The action was reported taken by a majority vote. The recommendation, to go to Governor McKeldin, is considered tantamount to appointment. Six names were considered, including the nominees of the recent nominating convention, Mr. Smith, who is president of the board, Myherl Walker, of near Petersville and Gordon Smith, of Iiamsville.
Frederick County American Cancer Society reports strong results in local solicitation drive. Coin containers placed by Boy Scout Troop 266 yielded notable contributions, while 68 local industries have donated and 1,000-household mailing list supports resident fundraising. Volunteers, including prominent local women, organized mailing, kits, and office work at Tower Apartments. The 1958 Cancer Crusade runs until April 30 under chairmanship of Philip N. Robert.
State Police reported no developments in identifying the operator of the car that struck Shirley C. Collins Sr. near his New Market home last week. The vehicle fled the scene and several cars have been checked but not linked to the fatal hit and run.
Jakarta troops push from Padang toward Bukittinggi in an amphibious drive with several columns moving from northwest east and southeast. Government claims a four to one manpower advantage and vows to fight on with guerrilla tactics in the outer islands amid complaints of corruption and calls for more local control.
Scattered showers dampened dry sections of the Midwest and Pacific Northwest while the rest of the country enjoyed fair spring weather. Cold air lowered readings by up to 12 degrees in the northern tier, with warmer Atlantic Coast areas. A separate note reports $1,200 in fire damage at Mrs. Charles Puiman’s Emmitsburg home after a chimney fire.
In Pemberton New Jersey Herbert Haines 21 was identified as the victim found on the roof eight hours after a car wreck into a tree on Magoolia Road. Passenger Leroy Egenlauf 26 was found unconscious beside the car and taken to Burlington County Hospital in serious condition. Both men are from Chatsworth. Donald Chambers 11 reported seeing the body while outside.
State Police logged three automobile crashes overnight. In Frederick County two Baltimore men were treated for injuries after a 147 Chevrolet left Route 75 near Dichertytown and hit a tree. Curtis Judy 48 and John Underwood 41 were released after treatment, Judy charged with operating under the influence and reckless driving. Near New Market on Route 144 a crash involved Bernard Lyles 33 Monrovia and Charles Smith 23 New Market with about 75 dollars damage. Smith cited for failing to stop after property damage and passing on the right. A 1957 Austin Healey convertible west of Frederick on Braddock Mountain swerved to avoid a vehicle. John Leib of Hamburg fell eight feet, car rolled over. no charges filed.
Gen Maurice Gustave Gamelin, famed for planning the Marne defense, dies in Paris at 85 after paralysis. Once supreme commander, he faced postwar charges in Vichy France, later restored to retirement and living quietly in Paris.
County registration lists for the May 20 primary close at 4 p.m. today at the Board of Registry in the Court House. Officials urge timely registration as non-registered voters cannot cast ballots in the primary.
State Roads Commission lists seven roadside picnic areas in Frederick County with fireplaces, tables, benches, trash cans, and parking for many cars. The sites, plus others statewide, handle over 360000 visitors annually and often accompany ponds or streams for fishing. The article also notes a new area being built in Carroll County near Hampstead and details each Frederick County location along US 40 US 340 Maryland routes 26 81 79 with varying tables and spaces.
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