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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1958
Page
2
Page four of The News in Frederick Maryland shows subscription rates with in advance two monthly and three month plans and prices for other terms. The snippet notes rates for mail subscriptions and mentions the Associated Press as a press association.
A Chicago fire at Our Lady of the Angels School left students missing or dead and prompted officials to sweep the scene. Mayor Daley and investigators led the response as families gathered for prayers and comfort. Funeral services were planned for a school staff member and the Evangelical Lutheran church prepared to assist mourners.
Court developments in New York City ease pressure on Pan American World Airways and American Airlines in labor disputes. Talks to end strikes at Eastern Airlines and Trans World Airlines continue, with moratoriums keeping planes in the air.
Fifty years ago items note the Independent Hose Company engine taken to Middletown to pump water into a reservoir, the low reservoir level, and water supply details. It also reports the Freder ick Inter-Urban Railroad directors, a baseball enthusiasts meeting with listed directors, and Frederick visitors urging Congressman Lafean on the Lincoln Memorial Boulevard route with no commitment to a path.
Twenty years ago the court house swore in new officials including Clerk Ellis C. Wachter who requalified his deputies, Sheriff Guy Anders, Register Roy L. Leatherman, and appointee Pinkney A. Richardson as chief of the Orphans Court with Dr. T. Cyder Boutson and Louis C. Etchison. Dem party expenditures and WPA funded Baker Park expansion were also noted along with a university student Robert Russell injuring his arm at the fraternity house.
Miss Sadie Hahn, 86, died at Valley View Nursing Home where she had been a patient for several weeks. A retired teacher, she taught at the old South Street School and for many years at Washington Street School. Daughter of the late
Reports from Frederick Memorial Hospital show 15 year old vonn Bergman improving as a medical patient. Mrs. William B. Shreve returns from Georgetown University Hospital after hip surgery and is in a leg cast for about six weeks. Additional local admissions include Mrs. Robert Howard for emergency surgery and Mrs. Bruce McFadyen for medical treatment. Mr. Stanley Gaver goes to University Hospital Baltimore for one week observation and treatment. Mrs. Sadie Sharrer returns home after hand surgery in Baltimore with satisfactory condition. A large butchering event occurred at the Cutsail home Linganore Road on November 29 with multiple relatives and neighbors present.
Tenants at 109 East Third Street were forced out at 4 a.m. when a short circuit in the oil burner furnace caused an explosion and minor property damage. Capt. Lester Baker of the Independent Hose Company said the blaze was soon under control with a chemical extinguisher after wiring caught fire. The building is owned by Mehbri F Wachter. The Independents were also called to the Patrick Court building later for minor burning paper on the street. Separately, Methodist conferences for Washington East and West Districts were announced for December 9 with details on meeting sites and schedules. Columbia Lodge of Masons elected officers for the coming year, to be installed January 5.
London AP report notes some Allied diplomats favor a plebiscite allowing West Berliners to accept or reject Nikita Khrushchev's proposal for a demilitarized free city. The item follows obituary notices for Mrs. James F. Reaver and Maurice A Topper, detailing family survivors and church affiliations.
The report lists temperatures and precipitation for a 24 hour period ending at a.m. by The Associated Press. It notes variability across regions with rain in some areas and dry conditions in others. Data reflects typical seasonal patterns from regional weather stations.
Pat Rosencrantz reports on the Homemakers Christmas Open House at Winchester Hall. Showcases include decorated trees, original crafts, and demonstrations in table and mantel decor, with a focus on fellowship rather than display. The event runs Wednesday to Friday with afternoon and evening hours, and includes refreshments and a Navy scene by Mrs Vernal C Moore. Funeral arrangements for Jacob Baker are listed separately with service details at St Joseph’s Church.
Larry David Mayne died at his home on Boone Avenue Poplar Heights Bartonsville. Funeral services were held at the funeral home on 106 East Church Street Monday at 11 o'clock. Rev Lowell S Garland of Mount Carmel Methodist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Herbert Nusbaum Dewey Cole Jesse Phelps and Herman Main. Interment followed at Mount Olive Cemetery. M R Atchison and Son funeral directors.
A 21 year old Hagerstown father Frank David Henson faced three serious charges after a pursuit on a road at high speeds. He pleaded guilty to exceeding speed limits reckless driving and driving on a revoked license. Fines totaled 100 dollars plus costs on the speeding and revoked license counts and 50 dollars and costs on the reckless driving charge. A sentence of 30 days or more could be imposed if fines are not paid. Amos Henson faced charges for allowing an unauthorized person to drive his car and forfeited collateral. Wibur F. Sheffield presided. Lewis W. Wilcom was found guilty of speeding and fined 10 dollars plus costs. Thomas Glass represented a client cited for failing to secure a truck tag. collateral set at 25 dollars.
Everedy Co built a national sales force and grew from 1920's bottle caps to kitchen utensils chrome items and war production. Founders Harry J Lebherz and Robert W Lebherz led postwar growth with Tater Baker and diverse chrome housewares expanding to naval wartime defense, earning the Army Navy E Award in 1943.
The Everedy Company became The Everedy Co. Inc. on December 1 under new owners led by a progressive group of industrialists. Alexander Brown and Son of Baltimore arranged the transfer with local support from A. B. Collins. The company will showcase two Lazy Susans and four tapered seamless chrome canisters at the National Housewares Show in Chicago starting January 12.
Several hundred persons Monday attended the second in a series of dedicatory services at the new Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church on West Seventh Street. The edifice was dedicated to the community yesterday, with future devotions scheduled through Thursday at 7 30 p m. Speakers included Rev. Charles F. Trunk Jr and Mayor Jacob R. Ramsburg.
Frank E Bushey of Cavetown was chosen president of the Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association at a largely attended quarterly meeting in Frederick. Ellis Monday night. New officers include Walter B Esiker and George R Hargis AI as vice presidents, Joseph S Stephens secretary, Willard M Horine financial secretary, W Bartais Storm treasurer, with John Miller continuing as board chairman. Other board members are Horace M Alexander Matthew R Kerrigan Ralph G Kanade and John F Stephens. Annual reports were presented and plans discussed for the January banquet. Mr Bushey heads Cavetown Milling Company and is a noted sportsman in Washington and Frederick County.
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