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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1958
Page
2
Page four of The News from Mendas dated August 18, 1958 shows minimal readable text including the paper’s address at 36 North Court St Paeme MS and a few garbled lines mentioning Frederick and yearly pricing.
Fragmentary news note recalls a 1908 item about Martha Kemp and a baseball game. It mentions a heavy scene and a contract for canned goods tied to two states navy, with unclear details and several distorted phrases.
The article discusses projections that life expectancy could rise significantly for men and women by the end of the century. It cites actuarial studies suggesting a narrowing of the gap between genders, with men living to about 71 and women to about 79, contingent on eradication of injuries and major diseases. Geriatrics is highlighted as key to longer lives, while aging diseases are framed as complex biological and chemical factors influenced by environment. The piece uses the metaphor of a worn machine needing repairs, like a one-hoss shay, to illustrate longevity challenges.
Letter from Mehrling Holdcraft of Baltimore urging preservation of rural churches and adjoining graveyards in Frederick County. He recalls personal ties to Lewistown Church and warns demolition leads to graveyard neglect and damage to stones. Noting many killed or moved cemetery stones, he urges action to keep churchyards intact and protect pioneer memorials.
New York reports copper stock losses as trading resumes with declines around two points. The text notes Frederick and Bielfeki firms near 1.2075 on an Agricultural Sector membership context, but details are fragmented. The overall market trend shows continued downward pressure on stock prices.
Twenty Years Ago Hom From The Columns Rates Les 1958. Western Maryland tobacco area notes include fire at M J Grove Lime plant and gasoline tank melt. Women’s clubs picnic planned at park. Maryland State Literary Convention to be held in Frederick. Methodist church activities feature missions program led by Mrs. Edgar White and Deaconness work updates. Town Country program and Commendable Progress Award reported. West District planning meeting and Christmas card samples noted. Profiles of executives from Sign Corp and Air Recycling shown. relocation of Large family to Beechwood Drive and job moves described. local business and club involvement highlighted.
Elizabeth Ann Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Adam Martin of Wolfs ville and Philip Hammond Welty Jr son of Mr and Mrs Philip H Welty Sr West South Street were married Sunday afternoon at two in the Evangelical Lutheran church Rev Albert Snyder officiated. Attendants wore varied gowns with a colonial bouquet theme. The bride wore a crystalline taffeta gown with sabrina lace and seed pearls and a Juliet cap veil. A reception followed at Staley Park fieldhouse. The couple will reside at the groom's home after honeymooning in Niagara Falls.
In Woburn England delegates gather under chilly skies for Britain’s nudist congress. The 12 mile square estate of the duke of Bedford hosts 50 screened acres for sun worshippers while priests and watchmen ensure privacy. Nudists plan volleyball badminton and a nude church service with 24 attendees and a night guard.
Two vehicles sustained heavy damage in a Route 40 crash near St Pauls Road when a westbound car rear-ended a pickup that had just pulled onto the highway. Driver Romaine of Clear Spring said glare from oncoming lights obscured his view. no charges were filed.
Obituary notices report the death of Bryan L Cook two years old in Baltimore. services set at Kingdom's Hall Eldersburg and burial in Johnsville cemetery. Also James L Dixon of Brunswick died at home. survived by wife and daughter, with services in Bethany Lutheran Church. Richard B Mankin former Frederico County resident died in Orlando. services planned in Woodsboro and Mt Hope Cemetery. Joseph Patrick McEwen husband of Alice Farrell McEwen died at home in Walkersville. burial in Mt Hope Woodsboro. Walter Sheeley Water of Baltimore died after illness. survivors listed and services at Burgee Funeral Home.
Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Mary Ovelman at Taneytown UB Church with Rev. A W Garvin officiating. Interment followed at Keysville cemetery with pallbearers named. Also, services for John D Kelly of New Market were held at his home with Rev. Lowell Gatland presiding and interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. A memorial service for Mrs. Pearl Bertha Murray of Middletown occurred at the local funeral home with Eastern Star members assisting and burial at Mount Olivet cemetery.
Among the sick Mrs. Cora McGill enters Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation. County Commissioner Board President Delbert S. Null of Brad dock Heights is bedbound at his summer home. Surviving children and sisters named. 14 grandchildren. John J. McEwen of Walkersville and others mentioned. retirement at a farm near Everton. Mrs. Margaret Wiles remains in critical condition after surgery. Funeral plans and church services outlined. Also brief item: Linda Warrenfeltz, ten, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Warrenfeltz, confined to home.
Mrs Irene Hardy Rust, wife of Officer Alton C Twenty of the Kemper C Rust died at her home after three months illness aged 65. Survived by husband and children including Sgt Charles A Rust USAF and others. Funeral arrangements at Doubs Methodist Church and Union Cemetery. Donald Albert Stover 22 of Woodsboro died at the Veterans Administration Center Martinsburg WV after nine years service. He served in the US Army 29th Tank Battalion at Fort Benning and worked for Patapsco Engineering. Funeral details not yet announced. Numerous relatives and friends noted. visitors mentioned from Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Miss Jean Cadle Lippy and Dr William Burrows Lawson exchanged vows at Calvary Methodist Church in a three oclock ceremony officiated by Rev E William Halt. Guests enjoyed a flower filled altar and a violin recital during the registration. The bridge wore a bridal gown of ivory satin with Alencon lace and carried white rosebuds. The couple will reside in Washington after a wedding trip to New England.
Fragmentary OCR shows individuals including Mildred Cromwell, a Hyattsville person, and a Sgt. Boone with city police ties. References to Amer Walkersville, Jackson Optical, and an Inspector role appear, with no wedding date set. Content is fragmentary and lacks verifiable events or dates.
Mrs. Herman H. Gillis announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia Ellen Gillis to Thomas Edwin Jones of this city. Patricia attended the Baltimore Business College and is employed as a secretary at American Optical. Thomas Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Jones, graduated Frederick High School, served six months in the U S Army, and works for Dee Rylington Roofing Company Inc.
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