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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
2
OCR provides a partial entry with fragile figures and a date line reading Thursday August 22 1557. The text mentions rates and charges with scattered numbers like 5 cents and 31.00, but many words are garbled. The readable portion centers on a historical fee or levy reference and a specific August date.
A fashion survey notes businessmen in downtown districts cling to coats and hats in August heat, while signs show a shift toward lighter wear. Bermuda shot trends rise as more people adopt them, seen as a protest against excessive clothing on warm days. A surprise bridal shower honored Jane Wildebrand Bowers on August 16, with many guests and gifts.
August 2 1937 notes include a preaching mission at Pleasant View Church near Harkittsville led by Rev Dr Ralph W Schlesser and Rev Emmett F Bittinger with an August 25 to Sept 1 schedule and a September 1 6 30 pm communion service. Also reports of a lightning storm destroying a barn and disrupting power in a county town, plus local notices of residents returning home from visits and a tentative site selection for Frederick's new high school on the Kidwiler property west of Baker Park.
Washington considers how to punish U S citizens who entered Red China without passports, a move that tests diplomatic protection rules. The piece discusses legal duties of allegiance, historical precedents, and potential congressional penalties for passport violations amid debates on foreign policy.
Fifty Years Ago column notes the Frederick County Teachers Institute to be held in the city from September 2 to 6 with meetings at Woman's College Hall and the Girls High School. It also reports the death of C Edwin Kemp, a well known resident, and mentions Prof. Bion Firestone visiting Philadelphia and New Brunswick. Doll Brothers treat employees to an annual outing including Mr and Mrs Tol and several Doll family members.
At the 69th International Moose convention in Spokane Washington on August 22 awards were given to 34 lodges from over 1800. Gold silver and bronze honors went to Berwyn Illinois Chicago Sava San Francisco California Richmond California Corning New York Olympia Washington Pittsburg California Chatham Ontario Canada Lakeshore Ontario Canada Special merit certificates were awarded to Milwaukee Wisconsin Portage Park St Reichikan Alaska Sanin Rosa California San Diego California Missoula Montana Inglewood California Chambersburg.
Miss Jeannette Amanda Rudy daughter of Mr. and Mrs Richard Rudy and Franklin Davis Shafer son of Mr. and Mrs F Davis Shafer were united in a Wednesday evening double ring ceremony at the Evangelical Lutheran church Middletown officiated by Rev Dale E Burrington. The bride wore a Chantilly lace and satin gown with a blue accented train and carried a mum and ivy bouquet. A reception followed in the social room and the couple plans a wedding trip through the southern states before settling in Lake Charles Louisiana.
Chicago boxer Joe Brown 139 faced Sacramento fighter Joey Lopes 136 in a ten round bout that finished in a draw in New Orleans. The match featured close exchanges and shared scores, with neither fighter claiming victory.
The second Rickerds reunion gathered at Mrs. Annie Rickerds Brunswick for her birthday on August 18. Attendees included Virgie Jones, Dewey and Junior Rickerds, Joseph Kelebaugh, William and Jones families, Paul Sanger family, Thomas Jones family, Roy Rickerds clan, Eugene Higdon, Curte Orwig, Gerald Hime, and Daisy and Nellie Rickerds. A handkerchief shower honored the hostess who received 38 handkerchiefs 31 cards money and gifts, with two birthday cakes baked by granddaughters and great grand children singing. Mrs Rickerds has four children six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Detroit August 21 Dizzy Trout 42-year-old right handed veteran out of major league baseball since 1952 may get a comeback chance with the Baltimore Orioles. Manager Paul Richards said he is thinking of signing him and will talk with Trout after he impressed in batting practice before the Tigers game.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Burall of Poplar Heights observe their seventh wedding anniversary on August 20. Mrs Elsie Appleby returns to Hyattsville after visiting John H Hardy Sr of Poplar Springs. Sp John Q Adams Jr stationed in Hanau Germany with wife Joan Morris joins him. Benjamin Mehrling of Adamstown is a candidate for an MA at Bowling Green Ohio graduation exercises.
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