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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1958
Page
2
A fragment from The News dated Saturday August 30 1958 provides publication details and pricing for the issue. The page lists contact and postage terms, subscription options, and bureau information, indicating standard newspaper operations of the era.
The article contrasts American labor strength with historic slavery and urges workers to support cooperation with management to safeguard wealth. It then highlights a severe shortage of private nurses, detailing staffing shortages, career attrition, and the impact on hospitals and families. It invites nurses to register and serve in Maryland, naming Miss Estelle Collins and Mrs. Grace Young as contacts.
Miss Constance B Fleet guest of honor at a picnic supper and surprise shower hosted by Miss Carol Asa Molesworth at Blueberry Hill near the city on August 22. Miss Fleet, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles B Fleet, and John William Molesworth 4th will wed September 6 at First Baptist church. Guests included many local families and friends with several unable to attend. A separate Fabler reunion was held at Fengayille Community hall August 24 with nearly 100 in attendance and officers elected for the Tabler family. A surprise stork shower honored Mrs Leroy Boller at the Episcopal house in Catoctin Furnace with gifts and games. James Kelly of the U S Air Force is due home briefly before a Europe tour. Earl and Helen Haines celebrate their thirtieth anniversary Monday.
The Democratic County central committee met at the Bijou Theater at noon with broad attendance. Typhoid fever has reappeared in Burkittsville with five current cases. Mr D Charles Winebrener received about 400 large mouth bass from the Fish Commission for Monocacy. The Frederick team defeated Mt Airy 11 to 2 in a Saturday game. The Manifest for the Independent automobile engine was received with expected arrival Thursday.
Dorothy Dix notes the four 14 year old girls insist they enjoy domestic duties and share chores without complaint. She contrasts their view with a girl who calls herself Dimples and says modern teens willingly perform washing ironing cooking and babysitting.
The Supreme Court weighs whether to postpone a ruling on school integration at Little Rock. The piece questions if the Court can order integration without backing Fourteenth Amendment authority and notes century-long debates on the amendment’s scope and federal power.
Deaths include Harry Glenn Finneyfrock 67 fruit dealer of Thurmont who died suddenly at home after heart ailment and is survived by wife Margie A and two sons Paul E and Kenneth G Finneyfrock. services set at 2 p.m. Monday at Thurmont funeral home with Rev. Elmer Andrews officiating. Also birth notice for Kathrene Elizabeth Dutrow in Baltimore to Samuel and Mrs. Dutrow, with ties to Pittsburgh and Frederick. Additional items cover a 19th birthday celebration, military personnel and unit details, and community notices from Frederick County.
The Union Commission announced it will begin next Thursday its investigation into alleged racketeering within a major transportation union. The move targets possible improper influence and financial misconduct affecting workers and operations nationwide.
The notice lists a series of obituaries and hospital updates from Frederick Memorial Hospital and local homes. It notes deaths, surgery, and admissions for residents including Albert L. Seeger and Frances Jenkins family, with survivors such as Katherine Seeger and Rev. Paul L. Althouse. Also mentions Route 40 auto accident victims and routine transfers to Johns Hopkins for surgery.
Kemptown reports guest speakers filling the pulpit during Rev Dage's absence with Major Weston on Aug 17, Mrs Bartlett on Aug 24, and Everett Jones on Aug 31. Local residents Lillye Williams, Raymond Loan, Russell Reader, Lynwood Browning, the Browning family, and National Guard members Day Layton Bass and Morgan are noted for recent visits or training. Other items cover a commission speech on corruption, a Maryland veterans bonus discussion, and a funeral notice for Bela Warrenfeltz.
Frederick area births listed from August 26 to 28 include Justine Lynn, fourth child of Mr. and Mrs Ralph C Smith Burkittsville second daughter born Wednesday. Paul, third son of Mr and Mrs Clarence F Brown Monrovia born Tuesday. Randy Stewart first child son of Mr and Mrs Edward McKinney Sykesville born Thursday. Susan Irene third daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Keeney Walkersville born Wednesday. Lee Ann first daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Eckard Route 6 born Wednesday. Barbara Jean fourth child second daughter of Mr and Mrs Winfield O Scott Knoxville born Thursday. plus Marilyn Grace first child daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Rowe Frederick and other notes.
Mr and Mrs Alton J Lipps of City Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Lois Ann to Lt Albert E Edwards USMC son of Mr and Mrs Chancey Edwards Mr Rainier Miss Lipps a graduate of St Joseph College Emmitsburg and her fiancé a graduate of Mt Saint Mary's College Emmitsburg presently stationed at Quantico Marine base
Obituary for Rose Norris Warrenfeltz and her ties to local organizations notes survivors including a wife and stepchildren. Funeral services are scheduled Monday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. Richard Manning with interment in Boonsboro cemetery. W F Bast and Son directing.
The funeral of Abram Brandt Earhart of Doubs died Tuesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Services were held Friday at 2 PM at the funeral home on East Church Street with Rev. R. W. Richardson and Rev. Gordon Hite officiating. Pallbearers were William H. Louthas, Raymond R. Basford, Lawrence Walters, Raymond Beachley, Edward C. Carey Sr., and Arthur K. Sink. Interment in Mount Olivet cemetery. M. R. Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
Baltimore AP reports Paul Hatfield, 23, quits after 23 days on a 6 by 4 foot pole 65 feet up. He earned $175 weekly from promoter and failed to beat the world pole sitting record by 195 days. Jack Gregory held the present record at 223 days from August 1956 to spring 1957 in Arkansas.
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