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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1959
Page
4
Artz Library adds several new works including a biography of Senator Joe McCarthy and a vivid portrait of the Roosevelt family. Also featured are Joseph Nathan Kase’s Facts About the Presidents and a nine volume Lincoln Collected Works set gifted by Victor M. Birely. The library promotes gift books and guides for Christmas reference needs.
The Frederick Frederick era page from December 3 1953 reports the Daily News publication details and newspaper masthead including establishment year 1885 and associations with Associated Press, serving Frederick Maryland with postal registration and contact information.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation report for the first nine months shows vicious crimes up nationwide 7 percent, with the largest 16 percent rise in cities of 500,000 to 730,000. Murder up 4 percent, forcible rape 5 percent, aggravated assault 7 percent, while property crimes declined. The study argues small towns remain safer than large cities overall.
A state motor vehicles release shows several residents had driving privileges revoked or suspended. Individuals affected include Paul Leonard Baugher and Jackie Marion Bro Tanevtown with revocations, Maurie E. Dorsey and Edwin L. Hiedon with one month suspensions, and licenses for John Hoger Kegley and Reginald J. Snowden reissued.
Fifty years ago items note Col John S Mosby denouncing football. A mountain fire rages near Lewistown. A piano recital at Woman's College by Paul Wells, under Peabody Conservatory, supported by several local ladies. Barn raising on Henry S B DeGrange farm near Adamstoun attended by many. Christ, of ? ed a broken ass thrashing apparatus on Dublin road. Anti-Saloon League annual Frederick meeting in M I C A. County commissioners elected.
A 1939 item column notes Winchester Hall caroling on December 23, the Chamber of Commerce parade plans, Evangelical Reformed church men’s Bible class elects Albert N. McCardell president, Gerald G. Remsherz is retiring president, over 100 attend Frederick Lodge Elks memorial service, and Mrs Lucinda Utz celebrates her 94th birthday at her daughter’s New Market home recalling Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
Frederick Memorial Hospital records list newborns born to multiple families between November 30 and December 2. Notable entries include Donna Anne Crummitt, Vanessa Louise White, Jonathan Clark Wilson, and Richard Wayne Plunkard, with parents’ names and addresses.
Shepherdstown W V AP Funds totaling 861.60 are not available for construction of six major buildings at Shepherd State College. The money will instead fund a new women’s residence hall and a cafeteria dining hall by the Potomac River. The residence hall will house 159 women at 600000 and the cafeteria serves 490. Construction to begin in spring with completion by September 1961.
Alabama and Penn State, preparing for the Liberty Bowl on December 19, agreed to exchange film of three other games. The arrangement aims to study each team’s play and scouting tendencies before the bowl clash.
Kemp's Market street display and the Young Men's Shop at the downtown shopping center area were cited as the best window winners in a local competition.
Reading from a clipped notice, several individuals were admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital this week as medical patients. Among them are Thurmont resident Wastier who entered Sunday, Brunswick resident Mr Charles F Barnaré who arrived Tuesday afternoon, and Mr Silas T Rickerds of 27 South Jefferson Street who was admitted Wednesday.
A brief report describes a Yule dinner hosted by Past Noble Grands. Mentioned are attendees including Mrs Helen Webster and Mrs Mary Sourri, with the Home Committee for January and others in attendance. The text notes a Lord's Prayer, a leader, and a 35-member group including Jessie Web.
Vade Bussard of 100 street and Dottie Youns of Route 4 Frederick and a Béar and son Gene will celebrate upcoming events. Mrs Wal ter Day and Leo FT Waterman have visited her home on Magnolia. Waterman and grandchildren Betty Jean and Tommy are mentioned in Roanoke Virginia.
The Education Board approved several appointments at a Wednesday morning meeting. Names include M. Bobicki of North Alamosa, 5th grade. B. A. Adams of Montclair State Teachers, 11th grade. Dr. William A. Mack Jr. of Oberlin, Walk art. Frances t grade and Rosa were among staff approved while Raymond J. Wrizhi was placed on leave to pursue a career in the armed forces. The Woodsboro secretary’s position assigned to Neiele was relieved.
Guests including Ernest, Leo Day, Elma Dar Norman Cox and Raymond attended a Thanksgiving evening supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Nix. The gathering featured warm hospitality and shared conversation among friends and neighbors.
Geary Myers of Taneytown High won The Voice of Democracy in Carroll County held at Westminster High. He will receive a fifth dollar government bond December 29. Speech taped for state contest next month. Also notes on Future Nurses Club visit by Arlyn Charlton of University of Maryland, and planned charity and carnival events at Taneytown High School from December 4 to 3.
Dr William Randolph president of Lancaster School of the Bible in Lancaster Pa will address Frederick County Youth for Christ. He was chosen for his counseling work with teens and his publications. Last Saturday about 60 teens from seven county high schools attended the rally.
John Tilden Miller lifelong Frederick County resident dies at his daughter's home in Thurmont at age 84. He leaves ten children in Emmitsburg Thurmont and Baltimore, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Friday at Wilson funeral home Emmitsburg with burial in St Joseph's cemetery.
Funeral services for Charles Clayton Buck Brust of 8 West Seventh Street who died Saturday were held Wednesday at 2 PM at the funeral home 206 East Church Street. Rev Ralph E White pastor of the Frederick Church of the Brethren officiated, with pallbearers C A Burkett F A Burkes J H Blank H H Mercer E J Smith and C L May. Interment followed at Mount Olivet cemetery. M R Etezison and Son funeral directors. Funeral services for Mrs Teresa Summers widow of Carlton Summers Harmony were held at Gladhill funeral home Middletown Wednesday evening. Rev Albert Burkhart officiated with pallbearers James Baker Elmer Cline Lloyd Stine John P Farski Carroll Leatherman and Henry Leatherman. Interment was in Lutheran Cemetery Middletown.
Betty V Marshall and Harry H Baldwin wed at Edgewood Church of God Parsonage with Rev John Myers officiating. Meira A Peck and Roger N Cramer tied the knot at Christ Reformed church Middletown with Rev George H Kinefeller presiding. Both couples reside in Geneve and Middletown areas with families in attendance.
Sykes ville resident Haunsel Roger Hawkins was ordered by Magistrate Edward D. Storm to pay his wife Emma Jane Hawkins ten dollars weekly in a non-support case. The court noted Hawkins had provided no support since November 13 and required the defendant to appear with proof or payment by January 13.
Rev Eugene Lawson was appointed pastor of Koontz Chapel Methodist Church by District Superintendent Rev Edgar W Seckert at the Washington West District Conference in Ashton Maryland on December 1 1959. The appointment, effective immediately, follows the churchs reopening in 1954 under Rev William C Harrold. Lawson, licensed in 1954, has served as supply preacher in the area and is married to Peggy Baughman of Dickerson with two children Rex and Gabe years. His first sermon as pastor is set for Sunday December 6 at 9 am.
A weather update summarizes temperatures and precipitation for the 24 hours ending at 2 a.m. Readings show varying highs and lows with rainfall amounts recorded, indicating a generally unsettled pattern across the region.
The Frederick County Women’s Democratic League held its regular meeting in the Hiram Winchester Room with 25 members. The group heard reports on Maryland women’s clubs convention activities in Baltimore and Washington County Council happenings in Hagerstown.
Frederick 4H Club outlines annual Christmas program to aid a needy family. Meeting discussed committee roles, donations, and year projects. December 18 service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church from 7:30 p.m. with Phyllis Ann Lee Thomas to present and Donna Iasurer among officers.
Phi Cavarretta, former major league player and ex Chicago Cubs manager, was signed Wednesday to manage the Lancaster Red Roses in the Eastern League, marking a return to the league as he takes charge of the Pennsylvania club.
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