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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1959
Page
4
A fragmented notebook entry explores the tension between hurting and enjoying sensations. The text hints at personal conflict and the desire to push through discomfort for perceived gains, reflecting a private internal debate.
A jumble of short items recounts deaths in a culvert accident near Taneytown, local church notices, a British submarine sinking a German cruiser, a wedding anniversary in Frederick, and reflections on Christmas traditions and charity in the community. It mixes obituaries, historical notes, religious services, and seasonal thoughts.
Frederick County commissioners face a tough budget with requests from county departments that could raise the tax rate by 38 cents, a 69 percent increase from current levels. The proposal splits groups between funded agencies like schools health and welfare and libraries versus unorganized taxpayers who would bear the higher burden. The county's economy hinges on farming with low per capita income, challenging reelection prospects for commissioners as they seek balance.
Frederick barracks reports four troopers moved to a new west side Hagerstown outpost. Ira M. Carter Kenneth O. McAllister Robert Bruce Spick jer and C. M. Tim Wolford are reassigned with one replacement already authorized Trooper E. W. Tracey of Frederick slated to take effect next week.
Fifty years ago on December 18 1909 notes events in town. An oyster supper celebrated the Baltimore and Washington White Cross Mill Company plant with David Lowenstein entertaining workers and guests at Hacer's cafe West Patrick street. Rehearsals for a benefit show for the Masonic Temple Assn postponed until after holidays. John Hirsch confectionery Myersville reports a robbery. Biaster Pierce Willard West Patrick street suffered a deep head cut at play. Mr and Mrs William Fisher Lime Kiln bitten on the cheek by a dog. Master Guy Crum West South street knee bruised while playing.
Maryland Roads Commission seeks to overhaul the 12 year plan and push major projects ahead of secondary highways. Key items include dualizing U S 40 in Western Maryland U S 15 in Frederick County and U S 50 with Eastern Shore segments at an estimated 116 million dollars.
The notice lists multiple funeral services including Mrs Daisy Anne Langley of Ridge with service at St Peter's Catholic Church and interment nearby, Albert B Gannon at St John's Church with pallbearers from Everedy Company, Frank A Harbaugh in Thurmont, Marie Lionel Haller and Barbara E Rohrbach with church services and interments at Mount Olivet and Locust Valley Church of God, conducted by local funeral directors M R Etchison and Son and Gladhill Co.
Side Glances ties division seminar on shelf life of bacterial populations. Bob Connell shows off his 32nd blue outfit with a 4.5 gallon hat. Lt Col J V Vacca recruits for Pastecard and Spotscarch Society. Dr William W Dorrell returns after flu. New Year's Eve events planned by Officers and NCO Messes. Holiday driving urge to use signals. Molt Frank Sr plans to switch from shotgun to camera to preserve wild game scenes in Garrett County. Charlie Harners back to work after auto accident. John Malinowski away for 10 days. Gene Sprankle drops a 100 lb doe at 100 yards. Tuck Willard laments Redskins woes.
Deaths report multiple local figures including Rodno J Darner 73 a WWI veteran and retired livestock dealer. Lindsay W Frazier 21 months dies in Frederick Memorial Hospital. Delia Hardiman 83 dies at Wolford Convalescent Home. Elmer Minnick 66 dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Della Moser 87 dies at home of her daughter-in-law near Middletown. Mrs Nellie Mohler 89 dies at son’s home Point of Rocks. Funeral services set by Etchison and Son and Gladhill Funeral Home with interments at Mount Olivet and other local cemeteries.
A festive note signals the approach of a truly merry Christmas with seasonal cheer. The message emphasizes goodwill and communal warmth as celebrations gather momentum.
Among the sick Mrs. Allen Kline of East Thirteenth street is homebound with a heart condition. Mrs. Alonzo Crummitt of Brunswick is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Bessie Turner of 253 West Patrick street recovers from double pneumonia at her son's and daughter’s home in Leeshurs Virginia. Mr. Frank Buch of Taney apartments is reportedly critically ill at home.
The Oak Hill Church of God hosts a Christmas carol event on December 20 at 7 30 p m by the youth choir. Martinsburg artist C Claude Cave will present a Christmas drawing during the service.
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