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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
4
The issue lists subscription rates and publishing details for The News of Frederic Maryland. It notes the Great Southern PTG and MFG Co as the publisher and identifies circulation and Associated Press membership.
Fragmented dispatch notes a sixth serious crash this year on Route 26 in Frederick Freeway near Old US Rowe 25. It calls for improved traffic controls at high risk intersections to reduce danger and improve safety.
August 12 1909 recap features brief notes on Atlantic visits and local happenings. Mentions Dr XN E Krefalver spending days at Atlantic and a group including Thomas Mohler and the Shookstown residents. References a Sunday school picnic at Coussets Manor and a well attended celebration with an address.
A 1959 column notes the appointment of Moberly to a Centennial Memorial United Brethren post and discusses local stream conditions. It cites fish supply declines due to dam removals and mill closures, plus a 1952 ice storm that affected telephone service in north Texas and a correction about a local property destruction incident. Clyde Bohn Jr. is named runner up in the Farm Bureau Talent Contest.
Elizabeth Ann MecCullough of New Orleans and Joseph Salvadore Lodato were married August 1 at St. Agnes Catholic Church New Orleans. The bride wore silk organza and lace with a chapel train. They left for Nassau and will reside in New Orleans after the trip.
Frederick area families welcome new arrivals at Frederick Memorial Hospital with multiple births noted. Ronald and Margaret Buchanan announce Douglas Giles born Friday. Wilmer and Barbara Beachy report David Rey born Friday. Roger Tyler and wife announce Sheila Marie born Friday. Avis Young and Dorothy Epling welcome Ene Steven born Saturday. Paul Barnes Sr. and Levert Thompson announce William Eugene and Levi Annon born Saturday.
Court news notes marriages for George William Houser and Frances May Waters both of Sample Manor. Property transfers include Leavie E Whine to Arthur Lee Whipp for 10 dollars, Lew Wing to Howard Stewart for 10 dollars, Herman D Kline to Thomas Dolan and wife for 10 dollars, Roger W Martin to Charles Fowler and wife for 10 50, Hilga Ghsan to Board of Education of Frederick County for right of way, Edward H Cowan to Ralph Perry and wife for 10 10, George Norman Holtz and wife to FE Mary Staley for 19 dollars in the county.
American Optical Company and subsidiaries report a 87 million rise in net sales and a 564 552 increase in net income for the second quarter of 1959. The consolidated income statement reflects continued sales growth and improving profits amid the period.
Birthday party held Saturday at home on Liberty Road Winfield. Gifts were given and refreshments served to many guests including Miss Charlotte Craw and Mr. and Mrs. C H Dorsey. Attendees listed include Mrs. Mars C Will, Charles Will, Ruth Morris, Ernest Fleming, Ada Franklin, Walter Linton, Alice Lee, Raymond Weizel, Edward Wright, Harold Goodwin, Barbara Sleeger, Solange, and others.
A Mountain Theater weeklong run presents the breezy comedy Tunnel Lore based on Peter DeVries. The ensemble includes Gerri Cenza Isolde Poole and Rickey Brodsky with Much laughter and a strong social worker plot. Zonta Club members attend a theater party featuring dinner at the VFW club with an appreciative audience.
A large bank barn on Woodrow Weller’s Union town area farm burned Tuesday night with 10:45 p.m. alarm. Firefighters from Union Bridge and New Windsor suspected spontaneous combustion. Mrs Weller discovered the blaze while checking the baby and attempted to call the fire companies. Loss included a 30 by 40 structure and equipment such as two combines, a hay elevator, corn planter, feed mixer, and grain bin. The farm’s roughage and oats stored for winter were among the heaviest losses. Neighbors aided in summoning help. the blaze could be seen for miles and the family reported substantial total damage.
Obituaries list Mrs Marianna Rover Engler 83 of Westminster and several relatives including daughters H Paul Hull and Ralph G Roop. Also remembered are Mrs Frances Emma Howes 75 of Lawtonsville and other family members. Funeral details and cemeteries noted at New Windsor and Laytonsville areas. Families include Davids Gan Ventura Co and Ira Englar Westminster among survivors. Interments planned at Pipes Creek and Laytonsville cemetery with services by Rev. Austin Cooper and Rev. Bartholemew.
Mr. Roy C. Culler at Frederick Memorial Hospital after an appendectomy. Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Kiddoo of Springfield New Jersey visiting Mountaindale with Mrs. Kiddoo’s aunt Mrs. Riceana and relatives. They shared slides from Europe and spoke of travels. other entries note birthdays, anniversaries, and family visits across towns including Gettysburg and Walkersville.
Miss Alice Virginia Muir died early Saturday morning at 201 Linden Avenue. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM at 106 East Church Street with Rev. Paul L. Althouse officiating. Pallbearers included John W. Smith Sherwood A. MacKenzie Richard B. Rudy Edward A. Esterly and others. Interment followed at Mount Quivet Cemetery. Mount Quivet Cemetery. R Hichison and Son supervised arrangements
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