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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1957
Page
2
Advert mentions new books at Artz Library and details subscription rates for The News of Frederick Maryland from 1957 era. Includes pricing for monthly and annual options and notes about press association and postal matter.
The piece notes taxpayers face a nightmare with income reporting and Uncle Sam’s audit reach. It references a government list of 977 record types, noting retention is not specified for individual taxpayers. It also lists local hospital admissions and book notices on Life magazine reprints, ships in the sky, and other cultural items with author and publisher details.
Nomination rules may decide the Democratic mayoral candidate with Smith and Schell as front runners. Liquor license protests total 57 applications with 14 challenges filed. Apt Saloon League backed 13. Frederick Choral Society annual meeting praised the festival. officers listed. A Poole firm builds a 36,000 gallon steel tower for Ox Fibre Brush works with sprinklers. Lowenstein addition in Frederick to be platted with new dwellings forthcoming.
In April 1997 Frederick county pages report a highway inspection by the State Roads Commission with district officials and county commissioners. A man, Charles W. Mullen, 38, died from a cerebral hemorrhage near his home after duties as Hood College night fireman. Social notes mention the Gambrill and Lane families attending a Fancy Dress ball hosted by the Byrons in Williamsport for St James school students. State Senator Harry W. LeGore, of Frederick county, is named Republican floor leader in the Senate.
United Nations top Palestine truce observer reports an illegal marked minefield in the demilitarized zone on Israel's side of the armistice line with Syria and says steps will be taken to remove existing mines. Col Leary notes no evidence supporting Syria's claim that Israel is building fortifications in the area. He declines to request removal of a 120 foot bridge over the Jordan River, saying it may be used for earth moving equipment in a historic reclamation project. The report also mentions Korean language training for Pvt. Lewis F. Robins at Monterey and notes Amelia Earhart as the first woman to win both the U S Distinguished Flying Cross and France's Legion of Honor.
Names and places fill notices from Baltimore to Frederick and Hagerstown. Laurie Sue McCalla born at Woman's Hospital weighing seven pounds seven ounces. Mrs. Doris Unger and Mrs. Ruth Summers linked by family. Weddings include Margaret Miller Reeder and Elmer Reeder at the Church of the Brethren parsonage. Mariana Moran tied to Michael Parsons in Shi rne of the Blessed Sacrament. details note educations and future residence in Washington.
Mrs Easton of 715 Moster Avenue is a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital and in satisfactory condition. Mr Lyman E Myers of Liberty town undergoes surgery at Bon Secour Hospital in Baltimore. Jesse H Clark of Limvpens visits Frederick Memorial for observation after beating Mrs Edith G Kelly Thurmont in a home attack. A 9 year old son of C W Shafi of Rocky returns to school after confinement at home due to illness.
Obituaries note the deaths of Theodore W Welk at 85 in Pleasant Valley from a coronary thrombosis and Robert Barton Carlisle in Hagerstown after a month illness, with details on survivors and funeral plans. A separate report covers the slaying of a 41 year old father Eugene Dembrosky and a suspect Raymond Cook being held, plus wallet evidence and other local death notices including Harvey Staub in Jefferson and Charles Lilly in Mt Airy.
Mr and Mrs Robert E Lilly of Waynesboro and Charles Lilly of Cearlonesville lead a large obituary notice list. Surviving relatives include ten grandchildren and siblings. Other notices include Richard J D Roelke of Wrightsville and Edgar Mitton Keller of Middletown. Funeral details and churches shown. Local funeral homes coordinate services in Maryland and Virginia.
Funeral services for Alexander Walter Davenport of 124 East Street were held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 9:00 a.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church in Long Island City New York with Rev Richard C. Mitchell officiating. Interment followed at St. Johns Cemetery. Pallbearers named include Antonie A Bowens Ralph D Palmer John S Palmer Robert E Palmer Roger Naylor and Luther Brown. M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
Saul F. Rae tells Kiwanis Club that U S Canada ties should guide world relations. He notes cooperation over disputes, defense needs, and economic links, citing Korea and Vietnam roles and a mutual approach to border issues.
State Senator Philip H. Good will speak at the Bnai Brith meeting at Beth Sholom Synagogue Thursday evening. His talk will cover the current Israel bond drive. Local bond drive chairmen are Benjamin B. Rosenstock and Ned Levien. Films of Edward G. Robinson and Eddie Cantor will be shown during the program.
The Frederick News-Post pays prizes for local news tips through April. Tip hours vary by day with specific windows, and rewards range from five dollars for first to one dollar for the sixth. First caller on a story wins, editors will select best tips and publish winners. Call Monument 2-1177.
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