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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1957
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a dated notice referencing a Scots event or plan on a Wednesday around a DEG 3, 17 timeframe. Readable bits include 1653 era wording and a Moorish style abbreviation, but precise details and local actions remain unclear.
The News recounts hunting permit rules for enclosed land and reflects on permit requirements. A letter from a Frederick, Md mother criticizes education policy, blaming the system rather than teachers, urging parental input. The piece cites international news on Hungary and notes U.S. states leading in agriculture.
The article weighs the challenges of space travel toward the moon and planets. It discusses propulsion limits, enormous costs, and the speculative gains versus feasibility. It notes long travel times to Alpha Centauri and the impossibility of faster-than-light speeds, urging caution about ambitious manned missions.
Correspondent clarifies remarks on teaching quality and the profession. He notes a family history of teachers and distinguishes among a mix of skilled instructors and those he labels freeloaders or ineffective. He argues that loving children does not prove strong fundamentals for education.
Dec 4 1907 report notes a successful Doll Show under the Empty Stocking Association with dolls winning ribbons. George D Miller resigns as United States Express wagon driver. Lew Roelkey named successor. Junior Steam Fire Engine Company nominates officers for annual meeting led by Judge John Q Motter for president. Sheriff George Edward Myers appoints Eugene Alexander jail turnkey. County commissioners renew Harry Scholl as fireman at the jail.
Twenty years ago the Mion ocacy club of the Evangelical Reformed church held its second monthly season gathering in the church social rooms with 353 attendees. The December committee led by Irving E. Statler oversaw the event while Austin E. Rhoads directed songs of Christmas carols. Mr. Charles Eugene Prufit noted.
At the National Girl Scout convention in Philadelphia in November, speakers urged troops to find challenging service projects and urged councils to survey more co-ed activities for girls over thirteen and to extend membership to hard-to-reach girls. Local attendees included Mary Elizabeth and Penny Storm, and officials such as Mrs. Henry Eigelsbach and Mrs. John Dudash.
The Frederick Art Club marks its 60th anniversary and honors founder Florence Willetta Doub known as Miss Floy. The event includes a memorial exhibit at the Delaplaine home and the annual Christmas party at 7:45 p.m. with guest eligibility for members.
Miss Eleanor Smith wed Walter Henry Clem in Frederick on October 22 in a Lutheran parsonage ceremony. Nancy Ann Hilton married Edward Gardner in Sykesville on November 16. Rob ert William Snyder married Nanexs Frock in Gettysburg, Pa. Betsy Ross Smith announced engaged to Dr. James Preston Laster. she studies at Maryland School of Nursing and he is a medical graduate interning at University Hospital.
Markets show heavier pork supplies with fresh shoulder ham and bacon in demand while late fall and early winter bring lower prices. Turnips greens peppers cranberries and citrus remain affordable as Florida fruit vies with pineapples. A sweet sour pork recipe uses pork shoulder and pineapple in a hot skillet for a hearty meal.
iLawrence argues that the free world must uphold its ideals and resist appeasement as the United Nations maintains a firm stance on Korea. He cites Bevan and Kennan advocates of compromise, contrasts with UN calls for peaceful reunification, and stresses moral force over concessions to Communist aims. The piece cites The New York Times and stresses unity for collective security against aggression.
A birthday surprise party was held at Reno Michaels home near Myersville. Guests included Wilbur and Mrs Cline, Renice Reed and Mrs Reed, John Holmes and wife, Reno Michael and wife, Nancy Miller, Dick, Tom and Mary Ann Michael, Max, Ray and Jan Reed, Johnny and Sherry Holmes. Games were played and a ham supper was served after gifts were opened.
Ada L. Moore announces a poster contest for county junior and senior high students with top prizes of 15 dollars for first, 10 for second, and 3 for third. Posters must not exceed 20 by 26 inches and be judged on neatness originality arrangement color and projectability. Themes include help your heart fund give generously and research for hearts everywhere.
A local art event honors Hugh SscHour, WIISS, Dorothy Eberstadt and Mrs. Ada Moore as winners. The recipients are photographed with their posters, which will be displayed countywide during February.
In Little Rock Arkansas Ernest Pook an eight year old Negro boy saved his mother aunt and nine younger siblings after a wood stove pipe fell causing a fire. State police credited him with saving everyone and he awaits questions about a car crash involving a driver named Lester Hicks who was hospitalized after the wreck.
Thomas Ramsburg will observe his twelfth birthday Thursday as a newspaper carrier. Visits by Michael and family from Columbia Pa to Rev Bradley Gover marked Mr. Michael's birthday with turkey. Philhower family plus guests celebrated Thanksgiving. fourteenth for dinner. Caroline Swope turns sixteen today on Quinn Orchard Road. Anne Courtney Lee, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Courtney Lee, born at Georgetown University Hospital. Patrick Shipter completed Fort Dix training and heads to Fort Campbell Ky for further Army training. Thanksgiving turkey dinners shared by Hilton and Norwood families with extended relatives in Etchison Clarksburg and nearby towns.
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