This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1957
Page
2
Roger Babson discusses tight money in a Massachusetts setting. The piece notes air pressure readings and temperature as possible signals, and references broader economic concerns tied to monetary policy and market conditions.
A report notes changing domestic roles with men increasingly influencing grocery shopping and cooking. It cites shifts like heavier freezer purchases, outdoor grilling, and rising food costs accounting for a larger share of family budgets. Market prices list corn wheat barley per bushel with noted figures.
Fifty years ago notes recount a DC manslaughter trial of four B and O trainmen for the Terra Cotta wreck death toll. A Frederick meat plant accident involved an equipment train. A Winter Recital at the Conservatory of Women’s College featured organists Ensminger and Mulinix, pianoforte numbers by Dorothea Smith and others, and a 60-voice college chorus performing Jolly Winter. Grace Neidig visits near the city. A Walkerville crop report notes 202 barrels of corn. A.D. Itairs, son of Mr and Mrs William D Hales, falls from a staircase, breaking both bones of his right arm.
A 1920 item notes a fire burning the bank barn of Harry Costrave in Lilypons with about 7100 in damages, five souls and 25 chickens lost. Frederick High School opened its basketball venue and a State Army action is briefly mentioned.
D. E. Stultz reports at the Frederick meeting that Potomac Edison and affiliates increased plant and property investments to a record level. The No. 4 unit at Williamsport advances, 132 ky transmission lines from Junction, W. Va., and a large rural- line buildout boost supply, with 157,959 customers served and 7.8 percent residential sales growth in 1957.
The report notes area development initiatives are yielding positive results with job creation in West Virginia and the planned sale and abandonment of parts of the railway network. Officials from Potomac Edison discuss progress on property titles and rights of way, while confirming continued service for most customers and detailing key personnel present at the meeting.
Gov McKeldin plans to ask the Maryland Legislature to raise both sales and income taxes to bridge a 37 million dollar gap for the 1937-53 budget. State House sources say he may outline several revenue options before the February General Assembly to fund operations beginning July 1. If approved, it would be the first general tax increase since 1951.
In Washington on December 19, David Lawrence argues Bulganin's letter to President Eisenhower is a well reasoned and persuasive state paper. He says it accurately describes global tensions and offers constructive suggestions for world peace negotiations.
The Charlesville Homemakers Club met December 13 at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Charles Putman’s home with carols, readings, and prayers. Members planned a January tea and noted cross-club activities with Tuscarora Grange and 4-H. A partisan op-ed on Kremlin policy followed, contrasting Western appeasement with defense of democracy, citing disarmament talks and Soviet actions.
Nashville contributor Rev. Robert Franklin Woodward of Frederick Baptist Church Maryland is among authors for the Encyclopedia of Southern Baptists to be published by Broadman Press Nashville He penned an article on Maryland Baptist Sampler Azeembia.
Ray Henry reports on a retirement planning study from a large Eastern company. Retired workers urged earlier preparation, saving more money, and anticipating rising living costs to secure options like travel or relocation. They emphasized starting at age 35 and increasing pension readiness before retirement. Readers are invited to share Social Security concerns with the newspaper.
Frances Hamrick and Robert Lee Hoffman wed at the Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage with a reception at the groom's home. Engagement announced for Evelyn Marie Danner and Ralph Harmon Cunningham. A lease filed by Dr. A Austin Pearce and Mrs. Pearce to Gilbert Lowenthal for 10 years at 217 North Market Street. Linda J. Weintraub chosen for membership in Weepies at Douglass College.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.