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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1957
Page
2
Public notice fragment from August 5 1857 references Istabishee and a Great Southern Mfg Co entity. Text is garbled but indicates a publication date and likely production or sale details in a Maine or eastern locale. Strong entities: Istabishee, Great Southern Manufacturing Company, August 5, 1857.
Reported progress from vaccine campaigns shows declines in cases and new focus on rehabilitation of polio victims. An international conference in Geneva emphasizes reducing crippling effects and improving quality of life while vaccines continue to curb spread.
New York preacher Graham argues parental neglect causes youth trouble, urging families to share Bible study, prayers, church attendance, and joint activities. He notes extended crusade dates from May through August and stresses discipline and moral guidance.
Rocky Ridge Park Board and church ladies finalize plans for the annual community picnic on August 14 in Rocky Ridge Park. A baby softball game and afternoon entertainment are planned, with a fried chicken supper at 4 p.m. and refreshments. Numerous committees are organized for sandwiches, plates, ice tea, coffee, cakes, soliciting, and waitresses. another meeting is scheduled for August 23 to finalize festival details.
Letter to the editor lauds Optimist Club of Frederick for leading a national bicycle safety program. National Safety Council honors Optimist International as one of 13 groups for promoting bike safety, Week campaigns, licensing, inspections, and parades with broad youth reach and local cooperation.
Prt Kenneth A Clingsn and Prt Bernard L Phelps recently completed eight weeks of advanced individual artillery training at Fort Chaffee Arkansas. Clingsn is married to Doris who lives on Route 2 Frederick Maryland. Phelps is the son of Mr and Mrs William Phelps of Route 6 Frederick Maryland.
Miss Shirley Jean Turner daughter of Jaiborne and Mrs Turner of Banville Virginia married John Ross Murray of Roanoke Virginia in a Christ Lutheran church ceremony. Rev Paul Loitich officiated with pre service music by Edward Wright and Ann Lineberry. The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with molded bodice and finger tip veil. she carried white roses with stephalotis. Attendants wore ballet blue gowns. flower girl Patty Weller and ring bearer Allen Turner. The groom is son of Donald Murray of Roanoke. After a reception the couple will live in Roanoke where the bride will graduate from Lewis Gale School of Nursing and the groom from Virginia Tech.
One of the season’s larges weddings was held Saturday at Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ. Miss Anne Vincent Ramsburg, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ramsburg, wed Second Lieutenant Marvin Lee Jones US Air Force. Rev Paul L Althouse officiated with music by Sperry L Storm and Mrs William Brish. They will reside at England Air Force Base, Alexandria LA, where the groom serves.
Fragmented stock quotation list shows current dividend rates, bid and asked prices, and several company references. Entities include Potomac Edison, Frederick Gas, Eden Pid, and Losers unnamed investors and utilities, with unclear figures and malformed text. The readable portion reflects a partial market snapshot with scattered company names and prices.
LESSRS EIASTEIN AND STRAS BERGER, who have run a penny arcade on North Market street, discontinue the picture feature and will operate a dairy lunch room in the future. The Washington and Gettysburg Railroad progress continues with rails laid to Montevue and a switch planned there. Rails are delivered to workers on a large freight car pulled by four horses.
Items from August 5 1957 report a serious two car collision near Urbana on the Washington road injuring three people, including one seriously. A plan for Dans and breakwaters on the Monocacy river is explored by the Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association with state and federal partners. Local residents Staley Sannxer Luther Murray Robert Wolfman and William Soper planned several days away in Atlantic City. Thelma Culler and Naomi Rothenhoeier returned from a 760 mile motor trip to Yellowstone Glacier national parks and across western Canada.
Mayor John A. Derr signs a proclamation designating today through August 21 as local participation in the International Bike Safety campaign sponsored by the Optimist Club. The photo shows Melvin A. Snyder vice-president Homer C. Brooks Optimist president Mrs Sylvester L. Photo By Frank Keefer Thomas president of the Optimist Mrs, Stanley B. Gaver Optimist secretary and Officer Richard M. Ruthvin police inspector in charge of inspection.
Messages note visits and travels of residents and friends. Brunswick and Thurmont names appear with trips to Dover New Jersey Ocean City Md and Park Ridge Ind as locals like Fred Seiss L. Zabriskie Wanda Smith and many families spread greetings and celebrate birthdays while others vacation near Atlantic City and Camp Gordon.
Vice President Nixon announced a two week vacation in California after Congress adjourns. He will spend one week in northern California and two in the south, offering no comment when asked about talking on air. The trip is viewed as part of the 1960 GOP presidential bid considerations. Bailer Goss, noted radio and TV announcer, will speak at the Frederick Kiwanis Club meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Nearly five thousand spectators watched Miss Janet Martin of Unionville win the Shetland pony in a drawing conducted by Melart Jewelers at the Frederick Shopping Center. The lucky ticket was drawn by Herman Bevard of the Frederick Lions Club in front of the store Topper, a Brown and White Davis Studio pony, had been on display all week and several children had hidden it. Melart staff and caretaker Dorothy Main cried at the loss of their pet while Janet Martin and her brothers and sisters cried with joy after learning she won the pony. Janet is the daughter of Theodore Martin of Unionville.
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