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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1957
Page
2
In a December 7 editorial, The News argues for one year wage freezes to curb inflation. It cites AFL Trades department chief Richard Gray and notes unions face rising costs from construction booms. The piece urges labor restraint to protect employment and stabilize prices.
The note references Laurence and the work American Prestige by David Lawrence, dated July. It signals engagement with the author and his themes though details are sparse.
In this 1907 column, critics in the United States and abroad mock American prestige amid failed tests and space race rhetoric. It notes European and Russian jibes, Nixon's remarks on Soviet shortages, and the Vanguard explosion as context for debates on national strength and policy. It also reports on church leadership, local accidents, and a church dedication in Maryland.
A group urged Board of Education members to approve a new gymnasium at Thurmont High School citing physical education needs. no action was taken. Other notes include a chimney fire death, library replicas presented by Lions Club delegates, a zoning denial for a gasoline station near the public school, and war-era reflections on peace and nuclear weapons.
Mt Airy Lions Club held its annual Christmas party with over 25 members and guests at Mt Airy High School. The report also notes the marriage of Miss Shirley Mae Price to Thomas Trail Speak, both of Redwood and Rosemont avenues, in late November at the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ with Rev. Paul L. Althouse officiating.
Gift collection drives set up in total libraries to receive Christmas gifts for hospitalized mentally ill patients. Cooperation by Maryland Associations for Mental Health coordinators of the ninth annual drive targets thousands of items for about 7,000 patients in state mental hospitals. Popular items include cosmetics stationery socks games cigarettes and pocket combs. Ward gifts such as wall calendars magazine subscriptions phonograph records radios and rocking chairs are especially needed. Gifts may be left at local libraries or delivered to Wrapping Headquarters in Baltimore at 317 East 25th Street offices of the Metropolitan Baltimore Association for Mental Health.
Among the sick Mrs Chester Kesselring of 639 Park Place has been a patient in Frederick Memoria Hospital since Friday and underwent surgery on Tuesday. Donna Paugh, 53, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Paugh of Rocky Ridge, was treated at Warner Hospital Gettysburg for a fractured left wrist after a chair fall. Dentists gathered for a Frederick County Dental Society dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Dr Ernest Nuttall spoke on concepts diagnosis and treatment planning and crown and bridge construction.
James F. Abbott of Frederick was elected to the board of directors of the Potomac Edison System Employees Beneficial Association, succeeding John S. Haller whose term expired. Abbott serves as district engineer for the Frederick District and was chosen at the BEA annual meeting at Calvary Methodist Church.
A December 5 birthday skating event at Frederick Roller Rink honored Miss Darlene Elaine Marcum daughter of Mrs. Mary Beader for her tenth birthday. Gifts were given, games and cake walks awarded to attendees, and a large list of party participants and drivers noted.
Deeds were recorded for multiple property sales including residential lots at Lindbergh and Grove, 315 West College Terrace, and Oak Orchard in Linganore district with values around 26500, 22500, and 15600. Other transfers include West South street residences at about 9500 and 8000. The Army surrendered road right of way to the State Roads Commission for Fort Detrick by‑pass work, covering about 3.02 acres plus drainage easement.
Members of the Junior Civitan Club of Frederick will assist with the Snow Ball benefit for Freder ick Memorial Hospital by parking cars. Volunteers include Colvain Phillips president Robert Broadnip Richard Ramsburg William Schrodel Howard Stine Jr Howard Stevens Jr John Stephens 2rd. They will work with two college employees. The services are expected to swell Snow Ball projects, eliminating the need to hire outside parking staff in past years.
Marriage license: Lewis Franklin Allison 28 and Constance Patricia Sipe 22 both of Purcellville Virginia. Property deeds show transfers from Roy E Jorgensen and spouse to Walter Jefferson and spouse with $0 consideration. City of Frederick receives a deed from Darwin A Hueting and spouse for $10. County and Montgomery Frederick counties record several transfers including Basil W Buxton to Roger Basil Buxton for $10 and Clarence B Cooper to Franklin Cox and spouse. Additional transfers list Arthur A Johnson to Robert A Carey and spouse and others with various names and parcels in the counties.
Personal items report births adoptions and birthdays for local residents including Mrs W Thomas Whitmore in Park Place and James Ronald Twenty Jr at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Also notes Elmer Shelton's hospital admission and home recuperation, Gus Buckey's Florida trip, and plans for a Sunday school building and church fund raising.
The Virginia Maryland Potomac River case opens with arguments on sovereign rights and federal jurisdiction. Virginia asserts the court may hear its suit before damages and that state sovereignty mandates relief, while Maryland counters that the suit targets a narrow citizen issue and urges court restraint. Maryland cites the 1957 General Assembly action and changes in the compact as breaches.
Fairfax Va December hearing on Washingtons second airport featured residents opposing the Pender site. Gen Elwood R Quesada presided over the final of four site hearings and planned a White House report. Several residents challenged land seizures for the port at 500 per acre plus improvements, with a proponent suggesting expressways to connect Baltimore Friendship Airport to the region.
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