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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1959
Page
4
Frederick Maryland area local news brief dated Tuesday August 18 1959 notes unavailable details due to partial OCR. Item references estate North Court Street and telephone listing MO 2 1277. Press agency credits indicate republication rights and post office second class designation.
American space science gains momentum with two major advances on the same day. A world wide radio monitoring system to detect atomic explosions was announced, and a satellite laden with scientific instruments was launched and already returns vast new information about earth and atmosphere.
Fashion comments mix poetry and woke warnings as Dior’s long skirts signal peace while shorter hemlines hint at conflict. The piece notes Dior’s influence on history and questions whether fashion chooses peace or war as women react to the “new look” history.
From August 18, 199. The entry notes a repair on the South Market street bridge under Officer Brengle. It mentions SGT. Munshower of Frederick leading a Maryland rifle team at Camp Perry, a visit by Bill Jante Quinn in West Third street, and a plan for a sham battle at Braddock September 2 with company A assisted by ex members.
August 18 1939 items note a conference between county commissioners T Stuart Haller and SEAR Frederick hosting Book Review on Persona by Hosea McAdoo Rotary Club and Frederick High School Alumni Association pledge 550 each to football revival fund Miss Charlotte Bowers named a tomato festival princess at Berkeley Springs W Va Bulldog owned by S S Langley killed by hit and run driver.
Babson Park Massachusetts discusses valuing kept attic finds and old furniture as investments. He cites the Dana Hall auction of Miss Helen Temple Cooke’s mahogany pieces and outlines value drivers like period quality, glass, and rare stamps. He warns that only well made pieces and genuine antiques gain value.
Three Frederick area marksmen will compete in CAMP PERRY as part of Maryland National Guard and Army Air National Guard teams. The Maryland group includes 1st Lt Kenneth L. May 2nd Lt James F Walsh Sgt Warren L Kinsey Sgt George E Smith and Cpl Robert W Heffner, all from Frederick and surrounding towns, selected after strong eliminations from a large field of sharpshooters.
Optimists in Frederick hear Francis A. Kane chief of the Federal Aviation Agency discuss air traffic control and the launch of Action Week. The meeting at the Wee- Scott Key Hotel includes guests from the Silver Spring Optimist Club and the Frederi Club with Dr Harold Angel and other officials.
Among the sick Ernest Peacock Sr of Tip- Town underwent surgery at Baptist Memphis. Blanche Gittinger of Fred zheim returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital in improved condition. Mrs Charles E. Collins near Japanes was admitted for treatment at Church Home Hospital. T Stuart Haller from Jaz Bridge underwent an ankle operation at Frederick Memorial. Mr and Mrs H E Brown of New Cataan report ten days of illness. Grayson Blank of Shooxks town was admitted to the Memories Hospital on Monday.
William TF Del Pieasant will observe her day Wednesday. Albert B. Gannon of South er street has been con an Te Of Tate MCG iO .eWieH WV. Gener Feel Center at Martinsby observe his birthday on Thursday. Mabel Horler a teacher at Frederick Junior High School tied to her apartment oni Place after two months in Colorado Texas and New Mexico. Evelyn Fry recently returned from a vacation to orolk Virginia Beach Virginia 1 12 there Miss Fry was entertained by friends. F Slater attached to the nia National Guard has returned to his home at training at the ration at Vir. im three years. State in sinia Reach. London records square. London API A strong eart in Science 3. said am Cannon Jr. clerk of Commissioners left on woo one-week Vacation Mrs Marke Ce ree mer North mee sree 9 ber.
Judge Edward S. Delaplaine announces efforts to obtain a presidential proclamation allowing the American flag to fly at Independence Hall day and night. The push parallels proposals to honor Francis Scott Key sites and seeks support from Pennsylvania senators and officials in Philadelphia.
Police intensify inquiry into the arson of two 1959 Chevrolet Impalas near Kemptown Maryland. One convertible owner reported loss. hardtop owner not found. Cars burned after tires and motors were stripped, loss estimated around 7900 dollars. Troopers described the scene near Jess Smith road and Maryland Route 14, with fire departments summoned and suspects possibly leaving minutes earlier.
Obituaries from Frederick area list Gherman Benson Haines Nellie Haines Grover Cleveland Skipper death notices. Haines, 75, at 112 West Patrick Street after years of illness, survived by wife Nellie and two sons, funeral by Etchison and Son. Moxley, 81, of Damascus, widow of Harry B. Moxley, survived by two daughters and three sons, services at Olin Funeral Home. Skipper, 65, near Taneytown, died after a hospital stay, survived by two brothers, funeral arrangements set at Fuss and Son.
Funeral services were held for John Wiliam O Neal who died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The service took place at 2 PM Monday at 106 Church Street with Rev. Martin L. of Braddock Lutheran officiating. Pallbearers included Ralph Putman and Charles W. Pat. Interment followed at Middletown Lutheran Cemetery. Funeral directors were M. R. Etchison and Sen. Also noted were services for Mrs 1201 Morin, with Rev. Russell Seabright of Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating and a list of nephews and other attendees. Entombment was at a later time.
Dorothy Roe reports that toy selection has become a serious science. Dr Emma Sheehy of Columbia University explains age and development criteria while the Toy Guidance Council runs tests on about 400 toys a year to ensure amusement value mental growth and safety.
The Crop Reporting Service notes a week of sunlit weather aided haymaking but limited by lingering wet conditions in Southern Maryland and the Delmarva. Tomato fields suffered rain damage while tobacco leaves showed downage. Soybeans bloom, pastures are in good shape, and alfalfa cutting reaches 75 percent. Watermelons and corn show varied progress across counties. potato and cucumber yields trend toward completion.
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