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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1957
Page
2
A compact item from The News of Frederick Maryland dated Monday December 16 1957. The page header notes postal registration and edition details with no further readable events or names available in the provided fragment.
The News notes readers donated a piano to Frederick County Chronic Hospital after Mrs Dorothy Farnsworth urged support. piano moved by American Van Lines. Also reported is trial near in Towson for Robert Jett Van Horn, accused of beating his wife to death, with final witnesses and possible jury-less submission after arguments. Frederick Chamber discusses C&O Canal land use with Hagerstown Chamber, the former pushing state reacquisition and recreation use, the latter proposing sale to private owners.
Jefferson area notes report Frederick Chamber debates C&O Canal land ownership with state control favored. Senator Ramsburg backs the idea that land should serve Maryland residents, not a single county, and local groups note election and church activities around Jefferson and Emmitsburg with Christmas events and community meetings.
Twenty Years Ago from The News notes sleet froze as it fell, cinder trucks were dispatched to mountain areas, and temperatures dipped to 19 at the airport. It recounts library praise, club talks, Christmas services, and local society notes including a church program, youth classes, and meetings.
National data show 3,000 lives spared in the first 10 months of 1997 versus the previous year. A total of 32,350 fatalities were recorded by October, a 3 percent drop. Twenty-nine states contributed to the decrease, but experts caution that most deaths are preventable with careful driving.
Nearly 460 employees and guests gathered for the annual Christmas dinner and dance of Sagner’s Son and its affiliate the Frederick Tailors Company at the Francis Scou Key Hotel. Stanley Sagner toasted the hosts and thanked residents and businesses for backing the central offices, with many local figures present among the attendees.
Miss Marie E Biser of this city married Ensign John M Gordon USNR in a candlelit ceremony at Trinity Chapel West Church The bride wore a red velvet gown with a crown of pearls and a short veil They exchanged vows before Rev Paul L Althouse The groom’s mother wore blue and white elegants while attendants wore mauve and red The reception followed at the Francis Scott Key Hotel The couple’s backgrounds include Hock College and Officer Candidate School The bride is a sophomore at Hood College and the groom is stationed at Anacostia Meanwhile a polio clinic progress check noted continued treatment and support efforts by local health and charity groups
The GN today reports Sir Humphrey Trevelyan, first chief of the British diplomatic mission in Communist China, named undersecretary by Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold. Effective Jan 15, post pays 15000 dollars annually plus allowances. Barbara Ann Derr soloist at Towson State Teachers College Christmas program December 12. A seven room brick residence at 14 East Fourth withdrawn at public sale for insufficient bid. John L. Ponton auctioneer. BR. K. Kelly clerk.
The First Methodist Church choir in Catonsville will present its annual Christmas cantata December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the church sanctuary. Lt Charles W. Ross of Dover announces the birth of his daughter Holly Theresa Ross. Mrs Blanche A wills visits family in Kent County while planning Christmas in Hawaii with son George Wills in the U S Coast Guard.
The News and The Post held their annual dinner at the Francis Scott Rey Hotel with good attendance. Seventeen new members were introduced. two employees returned from military service and one left for the armed forces. Two members retired, Harry G. Benson and Itz V. Moore, and Jacob L. Engelbrecht, active over 60 years, died. Wm. T. Delaplasse reviewed plant improvements including a new linotype model No 29 miner and a Fairchild Scanagraver for plastic engravings to enhance timely visual coverage.
A Middletown girl confined at home due to polio attends sixth grade via a closed circuit telephone link between her home and Middletown Elementary School. The system, installed with the C and P Telephone Company and the Frederick County Board of Education, lets her hear and participate in class discussions. The program marks the second such setup in the community and county, following an earlier link from Braddock Heights to Middletown High School.
The News and The Post marked office upgrades with a new hoist and front display case. A century of issues was documented on microfilm, with a 76th anniversary mention, retiree recognitions, profit sharing, and employee bonuses. Births, fines, and local notes filled the rest of the report.
Mrs Summers and her son in law report a skunk ate a freshly baked lemon meringue pie left on the back porch. The animal reportedly devoured the custard, prompting indignation and a disposal of the scraps. No further sign of the guest was left.
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