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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1958
Page
3
Fragment from a Frederick Maryland newspaper page shows a 1958 date, page formatting, and an ad for Great Southeast PTG Mfg Co at 36 North Court St. Readable items include city and mail processing notes, with no clear article event.
The piece links lunar exploration debates with U S constitutional rights and cites Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson. It notes a St Louis circuit court ruling tying popular opposition to court injunctions, and discusses the risk to free speech and assembly if federal orders curb public controversy.
New York AP reports President Eisenhower signs the social security bill into law. About one billion dollars more will be paid next year to 12 million beneficiaries, funded by half through higher taxes and half by employers. The measure aims to offset inflation’s impact on retirees as prices have risen since the war. If inflation returns, benefits may be recalibrated to cover new cost of living increases.
Fifty years ago in The News Aug 25 1908 Congressman George A Pearre replied to Washington County Commissioners urging him to influence Congress to route the Lincoln road from Washington to Gettysburg via Antietam battlefield. Frederick elder George Jacob Buckey celebrated his 80th birthday on West South Street. A large bank barn on Frank Orsendorff’s Motters Station farm burned, destroying crops, hay, livestock and eight outbuildings. A water melon delivery misaddress caused street curses on East Sixth Street. Circuit Court criticized Little Rock school board for injunctive action against integration, noting social security and tax impacts amid broader legal battles and pension fund growth.
A patchwork of 1938 clipping items covers school governance debates on Sunday baseball, public order, and civil rights. It references a board’s actions, criminal law limits, and commentary on integration politics in Arkansas and Little Rock. Shifts in public policy touch upon theft recovery, county Democratic district meetings, and a Havana cruise case.
Mr and Mrs Roger Routzahn returned from a six thousand mile trip through Western states via the Southern route back through the Northern route visiting the Petrified Forest Grand Canyon Las Vegas and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado The trip covered sixteen estates Routzahn is a B and O clerk at Brunswick Merhie Boost Monocacy Village and Lorene Myers celebrate birthdays Edmin D Bales Thurmont and daughter Donna Ray toured Niagara Falls Ohio Michigan and New York while Donna Ray stayed with her grandparents Marshall and Mrs Leatherman Clayallee a four lane Berlin boulevard is named for General Lucius D Clay Arkansas residents claim equal rights to preach resistance through lawful means amid desegregation debates.
The Frederick area reports hospital admissions and injuries. Mrs. Mattie Harris of 263 West Patrick street is undergoing treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Edwin Shaver, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Shaver of Route 6, had surgery there. Mrs. William D. Powell of Walkersville, a surgical patient, is recuperating satisfactorily. Roger Gray Jr. of Thurmont entered for surgery after a lawn accident with a rotary mower injured toe. Fred Smith of Woodbine was admitted for observation. Joseph M. Sigafoose of 20 South Delaware Avenue, Brunswick, is under observation. Edward Smith of Hamsville suffers extensive facial injuries from a rodeo incident near Sykesville. Charles Moore, Buckerstown milk truck operator, suffered a heart attack and is now hospitalized and improving. County Commissioner President Delbert S. Nuli remains ill at his Everton farm. Mrs. Robert Schell of 468 West South Street underwent surgery. Richard Creager has returned home after a hospital stay. Market prices for Wheat and Corn are listed.
STANLEY MANN 82 internationally known steel manufacturer died Wednesday after surgical treatment. Mann in steel business 33 years was treasurer emeritus of American Chain and Cable Co. and former director of several other units of American Chain. Funeral services for Joseph Pat McEwen and others were held in Frederick and Walkersville, with prayers and floral tributes. William F Leery, 62, ex FBI agent implicated in Lindbergh case, died Monday in Chautauqua. Interment at Frederick Memorial Park. Arthur E DeMaray, 71 retired National Park Service director, died in Tucson after a long service starting in 1917.
A 31 year old chemistry professor from Milwaukee's UW Milwaukee branch taught top marksmen at the Grand American Championship to break the wind blown clays. Victor A. Reinders led a field of 991 entrants in the 200 target event. The ceremony was held at Mount Hope in Wonlsboro Delaware Valley.
Obituary and public notices list Stanley Bowser of Chewsville who died at Washington County Hospital after a farm accident. Also Charles Huffman, a retired B&O engineer, died at Silver Spring. The 32D Signal Battalion Construction announces active duty training at Fort Meade with multiple company projects and post routes. Anne Kilgour, 89, retired nurse, dies in Loudoun County Hospital. services at Mount Calvary Church Round Hill. Mrs. Glenna Strine, 57, dies at home in Leesburg area. services at North Market funeral home. Interments planned in Hillsboro and Mr. Hope cemeteries.
Frederick Memorial Hospital lists births from August 16 to 15 with several families welcoming new children. Debra Lynn Slack, sixth child for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slack of Route 3, born Saturday. first son Michael O’Brian to Mr. and Mrs. Hamsberger? on Sunday. Mary Elizabeth Lawrence, fifth child and first daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence of Adamstown, born Monday. Michael Edward Boone, fourth child and second son for Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Boone of Walkersville, born Monday. Rebecca Sue Wachter, fourth child and third daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wachter of Route 3, Frederick, born Monday. Gale Ann Koontz, third child and second daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Morris Koontz of Westminster, born Monday. Brenda Marie Fogle, second child and first daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fogle of Route 1 Thurmont, born Tuesday. Mrs. Fogle formerly Marietta Moser. Damon D. Wingfield, second son for Mr. and Mrs. Damon D. Wingfield of Fort Detrick, born Tuesday. Steven Jay Wingfield. Linda Jo Delauter, first child and daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Delauter of 219 West Patrick Street, born Tuesday. Mrs. Delauter formerly Arline Hildebrand of Frederick.
G Don ald Weddle secretary of local Moose Lodge received the Pilgrim Degree of Merit the fourth and highest honor at the 70th annual International Convention in Mooseheart and Chicago August 17 to 22. Delegates gathered at Mooseheart for the opening session. Weddle, a former Governor of Moose Lodge 371 and Deputy Grand North Moose for the Maryland Delaware and District of Columbia area, lives at 712 Trail Avenue with his wife and two daughters.
Patricia Ann Carder of Washington and William Raymond Yotter of McKeesport married July 31 at First Presbyterian Church Virginia Beach with Rev. Henry Morgan officiating. Rosalie Burke Mullinix and Robert Thompson Brown wed at Damascus Methodist Church with a double ring ceremony and immediate family present. Six military deaths in Texas collision reported near Fort Hood. Pvt. Charles W. Ashbaugh arrived in Germany with the 24th Division. David Lee Koogie promoted to Specialist 4 and preparing to settle in Fredericksburg after discharge. details of locations and affiliations provided.
Memorial services will be held at the Church of the Brethren Harrisonburg Virginia at 3 30 in the afternoon for Mrs Amy Arnold Zigler who was killed last week near Stockholm Sweden The body is being returned to the states for interment Relatives report her husband Rev Dr M R Zigler European head of the Brethren Service Commission is making progress after injuries from the accident Survivors include a sister Mrs George Kreh a brother Alien M Arnold a brother George P Arnold and a son Robert Jr associated with the New Windsor Church World Service Center
On August 14 at Robert Stanshel’s home the Ballenger Boys H Club held a demonstration on preparing vegetables for showing. Record books were due at the September meeting. Members and leader Arthur Cook discussed record books. refreshments were served.
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