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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1959
Page
4
The Frederick paper lists subscription rates and pricing details for print. The text includes a misdated notice and scattered postal or press agency references. Names, addresses, and exact pricing are partially obscured but indicate a weekly edition with 5 cent single copy price and annual rates.
In a wartime tone the piece lauds Secretary of State Dulles as a central architect of the anti Communist coalition, noting his navigation of international and domestic strains. It stresses his unwavering commitment to peace with justice, and President Eisenhower’s trust amid calls for bolder action. Herbert Hoover hails him among the era’s heroic figures as prayers go out for recovery.
Letters praise Messrs. Jesse Smith and Hubert Beachley for paying a young soldier's speeding fine. Mothers thank them for easing military delays as soldiers head to camp. Also notes on a soldiers mother poem and local club meetings and a Camp Pendleton landing exercise participation by George A. Shaff USN.
Mrs. George Arnold travels to visit her mother in Fort Worth Texas by plane. Alvin H. Crawford reaches six years old on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. King mark their wedding anniversary on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Schrodel announce birth of son Charles Suman III at Kenmon Mercy Hospital. Mrs Schrodel formerly Mass Jol Ann Humberson, daughter of Mr. George Humberson. Frederick City Police celebrate birthday at commemoration event.
Among the sick and recovering at Frederick Memorial Hospital are Mrs. Mary E. Crabbley and Mrs. Ethel Lantz with surgeries or procedures reported. Maryland state leaders urge two year community colleges to handle rising enrollments as the state anticipates a doubling of college-age population by 1970. The Maryland Roads Commission proposes rerouting U.S. 301 from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge along the Eastern Shore to the Delaware line, altering a major north south corridor.
Word reaches of the death of Mrs Jessie Raymond Coolidge daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles F Goodell of this city at South Framingham Massachusetts She was 21 and married last June 9 living in Massachusetts with her husband Her death was unexpected and a shock to many friends here PoE HYGEIA ICE COMPANY has shipped several carloads of ice this season The factory on East street has started for the season Chester Grove Captured nine frogs last evening Mr Charles E Ranuff veteran Te va DeT Glen and The Examiner News carries a picture of him The Moss Grace Worman birthday gathering on North Street last night drew many friends with games and refreshments
April 20, 1939 report notes Clyde Boller Emmitsburg wins Frederick County Future Farmers of America public speaking contest at Frederick High School auditorium with Carroll Zentz Thurmont second and George Knill Frederick third. Nearby Damascus fire damages home of Mr and Mrs Myrtlin Dutrow and their son. Damascus area residents escape unharmed. City tax delinquencies total 66 in 1938, with authorities listing properties and notifying sale for taxes.
Fredericks noted magician H. David Hagan presents magic paraphernalia in the C. Burr Artz Library young people's section throughout April. Items include a skull that answers questions, a floating ball, an egg that moves, vanishing cards and dice, shifting Chinese sticks, color-changing silks, and a real wand. Hagan, also an author and draftsman, collects magic books and has performed for veterans groups and local civic organizations.
Senate Republicans caucus to forge a unified stance as debate on the Kennedy labor regulation bill enters a showdown. The first roll call is planned on an Ervin amendment to strike the measure and modify the 12 year old Taft Hartley law amid pressure from labor and AFL CIO. Separately, a large gathering in Benares, India, greeted the Dalai Lama and the Maharaja of Benares as they traveled to Sarnath for a Buddhist pilgrimage site visit.
In Benares India the Dalai Lama nears a sacred site tied to Buddha's first sermon after enlightenment. The article notes the spiritual significance and the Dalai Lama's pilgrimage preparations amid historical reverence.
Frederick Memorial Hospital records show multiple births between April 15 and April 17. Listed parents include Mr. and Mrs. David Fulton of Point of Rocks with a third son Walter Ricks. Mr. and Mrs. John Kirsh of Fort Detrick with a fourth daughter Lisa. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meunier of Route 1 Thurmont with a second child first daughter Ken Marie. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Muncy of Knoxville with a son William Frederick.
Moscow warns Norway that Russia sees no “clear peace” with Oslo over plans to build NATO munitions dumps and bomber bases on Norwegian soil. The comment signals heightened Cold War tensions and Russian openness to strategic pushback.
Funeral services were held for several local residents including Dr. Ira W. Beall of Libertytown at Thurmont and Blue Ridge cemeteries, Mrs. Tenie C. Gulbrandsen of Walkersville, Clarence L. Hatfield of Mrs. Airy, Mrs. Rutt Anna Harman of Union Bridge, Lewis Kugler of Emmitsburg, and Virginia Swanhaus of Frederick. Pallbearers named. interments at local cemeteries. Also notes on Market Grange activities in Middletown and New Market, friendship programs, and upcoming events.
A pre Passover Seder at Beth Sholem Leopold features the He Hirsch family and children leading readings with Rabbi Yehudah E Per Simpleone. In a separate note, Richard Noodrow DeGrange, 45, taxi operator with Blue-Lite Cab, dies at his home after a heart attack. He served in World War II and leaves wife Florence Bell DeGrange, three stepchildren, and many relatives. Funeral plans set for Tuesday at 3 PM in Middletown.
Death notices report Sylvester J Buckler of Hagers town aged 47 died at home after years in area furniture work survived by wife and siblings. Other obituaries include Mrs Carrie Forsythe former Mt Airy resident with three sons and grandchildren. Mrs Wallie Harshman widow of John E Harshman aged 82 with large family. Edward M Morningstar 38 Mountaindale resident died suddenly from coronary thrombosis leaving daughter and parents. Kenneth M Ramseur 71 retired flour mill operator native of North Carolina died at son’s Germantown home leaving six other children and a last rites scheduled in Lincolnton NC. Burial arrangements listed for each.
T Poole Jones 85 died at home on Record Street after long illness. Survived by wife Bianche Gambrill Jones, he served as director for Mutual Fire Insurance and led drought relief efforts in Frederick County. Florence E Sanders 74 died in Gettysburg after a stroke. longtime grocer with late husband. survived by children and siblings. funeral held at Bender Funeral Home and St. Francis Xavier Church. William G Hoover 63 died after a coronary at home near Sidersburg. ex hardware shop owner in Owings Mills and Eldersburg. WWI veteran. North-South Skirmish at Fort Meade drew 7,000 spectators amid cloudy skies and smoke.
In Washington AP report Senator Thorton B Morton predicts that budget balancing will not be a major issue in the 1960 presidential election. He warns inflation could become a problem if not kept in check.
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