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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1958
Page
1
The Historical Society of Frederick County holds its annual Christmas Tea this Sunday at 4 30 pm at the Society Home 368 West Patrick Street. Committee members on arrangements include Commander Dudley M Page chairman and a slate of society volunteers.
Urbana Home makers Club held its annual Christmas dinner at the Hotel Frederick with many guests including Colonel and Mrs Walter Kelso and Dr and Mrs Verne Kemerer. The program featured carols, a reading party, games and table decorations. The club's Christmas project was clothing and gifts for local families.
Mr and Mrs Harvey G Eagle of Knoxville announce the engagement of their daughter Nellie Georgia Ann Eagle to Wade Martin Zirkle son of Rev and Mrs Martin L Zirkle of Burkittsville Miss Eagle a Brunswick High School class of 1958 graduate works at A Sagner's Inc office Zirkle a Brunswick High School class of 1959 graduate attends Columbia Technical Institute in Washington and is associated with Wastes Bl Bowers of Shia ety
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Calvary Methodist held its Christmas meeting in the church parlor with greens and candles. Mrs. E R Pearl led the program on "Christmas Everywhere" with soloist Exel Yingling and readings by Leah B Allen, former Hood College astronomy head, linking Christmas to astronomy and urging a non alcoholic celebration. Business notes reported bazaar profit of 1110.65, coffee hour December 28, and next meeting January 30 with refreshments provided by church members.
Mr and Mrs Carl R Wieduwitt of Omaha announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Jo Ann Wieduwitt to Airman Rodger D Duvall Jr stationed at Barksdale AFB Shreveport La son of Mrs Margaret Duvall of this city and Rodger D Duvall of Washington They plan to wed January 10 The Bright Jewels Class of Calvary Methodist church met December 4 at the home of Mrs Edward Mantz with Mrs Melvin Krapter as co host There were 19 members and 5 visitors present including Rev Melvin Tabler Rev and Mrs E William Hail Mrs Edward Mantz Jr and Debbie Yingling
An Eastern Shore family of five perished in a Dorchester County blaze that destroyed their frame house near the Pennsylvania Railroad depot. Roy Cephas 60 and Daisy 38 died at the scene with son Nathaniel 23 also reported among the missing bodies. Leroy 21 and Ralph 14 were declared dead on arrival at Maryland Hospital, suffocation cited by Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. John Mace. Fire crews from Cambridge Hurlock Easton Secretary East New Market battled the fire through the night as investigators began a full report.
The Columbus Boychoir School plans its second appearance in the Frederick area as part of a 39 season concert program. About 26 of 70 pupils, assisted by Kiwanis and Broad Street Church, will perform in a fully staged Amahl and the Night Visitors. Four adult soloists join the program with the choir touring widely since 1943. Parking at Frederick High School will be expanded with access from West Frederick Jr. High when needed.
Witnesses describe alarm at 2:42 pm and firefighters arriving minutes later while patrons and guests recall a blaze at the high school auditorium. Raymond testified he suspects human action or arson but offered no proof, as the event included auditions and a later concert led by musical director.
Members of the Junior Woman's Club held a hobby auction at their regular meeting Monday night at Mrs. Harry D. Rad cliff residence on Grove boulevard. Mrs. James Silver acted as auctioneer selling items like Christmas stockings aprons potted plants and home made foods. Mrs. Paul Shatto presided as president. Mrs. Lee Eckard was named communications and publicity chairman to replace Mrs. Mar vin Spencer who resigned. The club also accepted the resignation of Mrs. Walter Boucher ways and means chairman who is moving to Baltimore. Mrs. Bernard Kelly vice president presented Mrs. Bottcher with several small items.
A janitor’s testimony sparked a fresh dispute over when a fire began at a Chicago school, as investigators weigh timing and sequence of events surrounding the deadly blaze that claimed nine students and three nuns. Rehiring at Western Electric advances as furloughed workers return. The article also notes a coroner’s inquiry into a West Side grade school incident and related health considerations.
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