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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
2
A damaged page from The News Frederick Maryland dated December 12 shows garbled text and stray numbers. It resembles a late 19th or early 20th century issue with illegible line fragments and scattered monetary figures.
The CS Chamber of Commerce projects robust Christmas spending with about 320 billion dollars monthly consumer outlay and a similar 1955 base. Third quarter data support momentum with higher disposable income and 1.2 billion in Christmas savings. Santa’s pack may be as large as last year but prices could rise and political issues threaten continuity of leadership.
David Lawrence argues Eisenhower’s decision to organize Pars is crucial as 20 Free Nations gather to deter a third world war. He notes NATO’s evolving role from debate to collective action and warns about challenges from Communists testing civilian participation and the weaponization of overseas bases.
Augustus E Heidler, 88, reflects on a life built around chewing and smoking cigars. He recalls starting at six, favoring Havana tobacco and aged leaf from Connecticut Pennsylvania and Wisconsin sources, and notes Maryland leaf yields gummy cigars. Heidler laments machine age and prefers park work in summer while disliking winter.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls 1950s attitudes on NATO, Communists, and space. The piece mixes hypothetical crisis scenarios with a thunderstorm in Frederick and notes local events including a police appointment resignation and the death of Mary Tehan, daughter of architect John Tehan, aging local figures.
An assortment of 1937 nostalgia notes includes weather news with a new cold record at 14 degrees, local mishaps like a school bus injury to Marvin Brandenburg, and profiles such as Mt. Airy Fire Company president Asa Watkins stepdown. Also mentions grocery and holiday shopping guidance for Frederick area and a cigar making anecdote from Mr. Heidler of Market Street.
The piece outlines Eisenhower administration plans to push for congressional action on presidential powers and succession. It discusses the Constitution, the Vice President role, and proposals before the Judiciary Committee for a mixed commission overseeing legislative and judicial branches.
A reader urges Christmas giving to mental health patients forgotten by many. The letter cites 7000 Maryland hospital patients and invites unwrapped gifts left in boxes at C Burr Artz Library Thurmont Emmitsburg Fort Detrick Officers Club and NCO Club.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd K Hoover Beltsville announce the birth of their third child a son Brien Marshal on November 25 at home. Dr Thomas Molesworth and H Grimes of Frederick and Poolesville are noted as Nationwide Insurance representatives hosting training at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Topeka Ren welfare Pacific report of aid shutoff to those without television sets in conditioning units.
A free Christmas foods and decorations demonstration will be held Friday at the Potomac Edison Company Home Service Bridge, 26 West Patrick Street. The event starts at 2 pm and is open to the public, featuring Miss Irene Caton and Mrs. Shirley Lindsey as presenters. Free leaflets with holiday menus will be distributed and prizes awarded.
Several residents are treated in Frederick Memorial Hospital and nearby facilities. Mrs. Athbert Blumenauer was admitted for surgery, Mrs. J. William Strine of Lewistown remained under care at Church Home and Hospital, and Mrs. L. E. Bittle moved from Salem New Jersey by ambulance. Mr. Eugene Hemp is recovering at University Hospital Baltimore after surgery. Mrs. John W. Nol was admitted as medical patient, and Mr. Robert L. Roth was discharged this morning.
Financial column explains how Federal Reserve rate cuts affect local banks and deposits. It notes that reductions mainly flow through district banks, requiring banks to boost deposits to fund loans, and argues for improved bank public relations and longer hours to attract deposits. It also discusses stock market reactions and possible further steps by the government to aid lending.
The piece profiles Mrs. Vai Tyle who after returning to Michigan from California as a clinical psychologist pursues writing. She entered a contest, took correspondence and university creative writing courses, and plans to publish a novel despite age related fears, sharing thoughts on retirement and loneliness.
Chief Charles V Main warns during the Christmas rush that heavy crowds and uncertain weather raise traffic risks. He recalls a cautionary note about driving carefully and urges shoppers and drivers to prioritize safety amid holiday store crowds. Wheat and barley prices cited later.
Know America Today lists notable birthdays and deaths such as John Jax, a New York lawyer and diplomat, Arthur Brisbane, a Buffalo born columnist, and Sarah Cooper a San Francisco philanthropist. It notes events like Philadelphia’s wartime Continental Congress move to Baltimore and Pennsylvania retirement references.
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