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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1957
Page
2
The article notes hay fever begins mid August through late September with ragweed pollen as the main cause. It cites 25 percent of people affected and pollen counts guiding discomfort, naming ragweed species and their spread across the United States, while some seek relief by sea, mountains, or deserts.
In a letter to the editor Carroll L. Boyer pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church expresses gratitude for News-Post publicity of the groundbreaking ceremony. He notes the church has benefited from the paper’s coverage and commendable photographs extending religious witness beyond the church walls. Frederick, August 15.
Purely Personal notes mention Wilson Schley and George Delaplaine at Atlantic City. Jean Weinberg of New Haven visits Miss Jeanette Weinberg in North Market Street. G Mantz Besant noted. Marguerite Bennett and Master William Bennett return from Jamestown Exposition. Prof Oscar M Fogle named to head Brunswick public schools. D C Winebrener of Frederick buys Red Men’s Hall lot in Brunswick to open a wholesale grocery branch. Frank Schwerring, driver of the United Hose Wagon, injures his right ankle after being startled by an apple tossed to him. taken to City Hospital.
The city council approved a new plumbing code after weeks of discussion and a hectic final session at City Hall. Aldermen present included Robert L. Grove and Herbert S. Schroeder among others. Officer Horace Alexander returned to duty after a week’s leave and a canvass of business districts sought fuel for the incinerating plant.
Miss Barbara Ann Bittner daughter of Dr and Mrs Harold A Bittner and Robert Wayne Abraham son of Mr and Mrs Andrew H Abraham were married at St John Evangelical and Reformed Church Sabillasville with a white gladioli altar. Rev Mrs Donald Dinger organist and Edwin Wilhelm vocalist led a wedding music program. The bride wore powder blue lace and carried white flowers. Pink outfits highlighted the bridal party. A reception followed at the church parish hall and the couple planned a Midwestern wedding trip. Mrs Abraham is a Thurmont High School and Washington County Hospital School of Nursing graduate and a nurse on the operating room staff at a local hospital.
City playgrounds wrap the season with a farewell week titled Bye Bye Happiness featuring music dancing storytelling craft contests and games at Mullinix Lincoln Baker Catoctin and other parks. Final totals show 2901 children registered plus about 200 adults.
The article reports a fire consuming thirty tons of hay on W. Lawment’s Forests and Parks farm in Maryland. It also covers several local weddings including Miss Patricia White to Albert L. Freeze and Maceline F. Dalwick to William Stheek, with details of ceremonies and attendees.
Frederick's new subdivision announces an open house this weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 8 p.m. The development by Frederick Homes Inc is built by Mark and Samuel Bensinger engineers with 13 homes started and 1 completed at 1509 West 7th Street. FHA financing with low down payments advertised and sewer water mains contracts in progress near Wilson Place.
Readers ask about veteran pension eligibility with Social Security income and wife’s benefits at 65. Other questions cover federal retirement deposits for increased annuities, and disability eligibility requiring recent work under Social Security.
Ashton residents William and Mrs Birely and children report a 6500 mile motor trip through southern states Texas and into Mexico. Births and travel notes include Richard Eugene Moxley born August 10 in Gettysburg Pa and cards from Mrs Margaret Schmitz touring Ireland and Scotland. A Baltimore tax notice outlines 1954 changes for parents claiming exemptions and VA disability considerations for dependents. Annapolis Naval Academy induction announces Lawrence W Tressler of Thurmont Md and a pension question about drawing Social Security while in academy preparation.
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