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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1958
Page
2
The 24 hour period ending at 2m shows temperature highs and lows with precipitation totals. Readings record representative conditions across reporting stations including notable rainfall amounts and notable dry intervals.
A batch of patients at Frederick Memorial and Union Memorial hospitals includes Franz Allebach with a shattered shoulder from an AeroJet accident near the airport, Walter Myers seeking medical care, Gus Vaciliou admitted for observation, Roger L. Dade with a fractured leg after a mountain accident, and Mickey Harley and others admitted or recovering. Several transfers from Johns Hopkins and ongoing recoveries are noted, along with a report on dairy leader Remsburg’s roles and regional Farm Credit activities.
Gov McKeldin seeks Republican nomination for Baltimore mayor while State's Atty Grady files for Democratic nomination. Mayor D'Alesandro aims for a fourth term after Tawes endorses him. Contenders include Dr R Walter Graham and Farm Credit Board appointee Homer Remsberg as political maneuvers unfold ahead of the filing deadline.
A compact fragment from The News of Frederick dated Monday December 22 1958. It notes newspaper details including edition and postal information, with references to pricing and carriage by month. The readable portion preserves archival markers and dates.
Harvard leads a 12 member team funded by a 5805,000 NIH grant to study fatal accidents from cradle to grave. The five year project tracks drivers back to causes, with scene investigations in Boston Cam bridge area and rapid four person teams for in depth witness questioning autopsies and background analysis.
Dairy farmer James Fry writes to The News letters page about a proposed school sewer line crossing a neighboring farm. He warns a seepage bed could contaminate Linganore Creek water used by his dairy and other milk shippers. He urges locating the school at New Market to avoid costs and water risks.
The Susannah Wesley Class of the Doubs Methodist church held its December 17 monthly business meeting and a Christmas party at Mrs. Raymond Davis's home with 15 members and two guests. Mrs. Barbara Houck presided, singing, a Christmas Story reading, and a prayer followed by a class verse and Joy To The World. Betty Hoffman won the guess box and gifts were exchanged. Refreshments were served by hostesses. Reibert Browning is noted for using 3413 FLoper names in his poems.
Thurmont officials voted to grant town employees an extra Christmas holiday on Friday December 26 and to offer free street parking from December 19 to December 24. A trial one way conversion of Center Street for ninety days was approved, with potential permanent status if satisfactory. Two hour meters will be extended to additional streets, and several curbside facings and sidewalk conditions were discussed.
A Columna of the News item from December 22, 1968 reports a horse belonging to John Hooper near Rocky Serene dashing off after a railroad bell, striking a runabout, injuring a wheel, and the horse being captured later. Vaudeville at Junior Hall drew a large audience. George Woodward reportedly swallowed bullets and bottle fragments as a “human ostrich.” A man who beat his wife and drank for two years was sentenced to ten lashes and six months in the House of Correction. The South Frederick Literary Society debated iron versus wood, with the negative prevailing. An electric motor installed at All Saints Episcopal Church will power the organ for Christmas music.
An estate of about 510000 in cash was left by former Police Chief William Adam Brochey who died at Montevue with no will. The News displays the architect drawing for Frederick High School costing 420000 with an auditorium for 1000 and 30 classrooms. A migratory fish ladder was built over Carroll Creek dam under City Engineer Maxwell. The Frederick Post Office added 15 to 16 temporary workers during Christmas rush.
Mr and Mrs Raymond E Moxley of Clagettsville marked seven years of marriage with a December 7 reception at their home. About 75 relatives and friends attended hosted by daughters Mrs Robert Moxley and Mrs Donald Murray. The couple wed December 3, 1908 at Kemptown parsonage with Rev John A Wright.
Frederick area birth notices list first children for several families. Robert Bloyer and Evelyn Violet Bloyer welcomed a daughter, Kendra Lane, on Thursday. Richard L Carey and Ernestine Rudy Carey welcomed a son, Joseph Lawrence, on Thursday. Marion F Young and Shirley Ashibaugh Young welcomed a daughter, Bambi Lynn, on Thursday. C Robert Sandower and Sue Ann Burdette Sandower welcomed a daughter, Karen Lynn, on Friday.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Zulling er and children of Pittsburgh will spend the holidays with Mrs Zull inger's parents Chief Judge and Mrs Patrick M Schnauffer at 213 Rockwell Terrace. Mrs Irene Green and son Ed die Point of Rocks have returned from Indiana after attending the funeral of Mr Herbert Bud Umbaugh. Miss JoAnne Coady Poplar i street Linden Hills marks her 45th birthday today. Mrs Vernie E Carty 236 East Fifth street will celebrate her 78th birthday Tuesday.
Walkersville couple Mr and Mrs Glenn D Zimmer man announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Jean to Mr Jeannie M Albizo of Bokeshe Oklo A March wedding is planned. TRY FOR AGREEMENT Cincinnati AP negotiators return to bargaining to end the Ti-Gray Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co strike on the seventh day with little progress reported. Pope John XXIII received young priests amid weekend concerns at various pontifical colleges in Rome.
The North Market Street site has a long business legacy. Weil has operated there since 1927 after Carmack started at 236 North Market Street, moving to the present site 20 years ago. The property has served as a livery stable, blacksmith shop, green grocery, and once a skating rink.
The listing notes bid and ask prices from Alex Brown & Sons as a price guide for local securities. Washington AP reports Republicans will meet in Des Moines next month to choose a 1960s convention site and begin campaign planning. A five day series includes a site committee meeting and GOP executive committee sessions on January 22-23.
A Chicago Transit Authority bus collided with two cars Sunday night, killing four occupants of the auto and injuring twelve other riders on the bus and in the cars. Flames erupted under the bus, passengers fled the burning vehicle, and state police reported the car likely ran a stop sign.
Multiple obituaries and death notices list Thomas E. Bowers of Samples Manor near Harpers Ferry. Mrs. Jessie M. Bigham of Mayberry. Roy Collins of Taneytown. Charles R. Carey of Brunswick. Mrs. Sarah Catherine Davis of Thurmont. Walter Allen Danner Sr. of Frederick. Freer A. Van Fossen Jr. near Frederick. Willam Eugene Hurt of Rockville. Mrs. Bertie B. Kolb of Thurmont. Mrs. Mary E. Keller of Hagerstown. Ruth E. Smith of Washington state. Ross Hench Warrenfeltz of Braddock Heights. and other survivors, funeral arrangements, cemeteries, and service times noted.
Funeral services were held in Middletown for Frank W. H. Dutrow who died Tuesday in Middletown. Rev Basil Grossnickle led the rites at Gladhill Funeral Home with interment in Lutheran Cemetery. Also noted were services for Minnie Fogle of 08 North Bentz Street, John H. Fogle’s wife, at 2 pm on Saturday with Rev Dr Ralph E. White officiating and interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. John Quarles Islier of North Charles Street Baltimore died at Mercy Hospital and was buried at Mount Olivet with pallbearers provided by M R Etchison and Son.
A pair of fires caused extensive losses across Baltimore and Prince Georges counties. At Roy E Wheeler’s Parkton dairy farm, a barn and equipment were destroyed after 106 cows were saved. Damages are listed at 24300 dollars. Another fire near Laurel damaged Interuban Equipment Corp’s road shop, with a giant road grader and a truck lost. Firefighters faced ice and freezing water during seven to eight degree conditions and moved heavy gear to safety.
The Assembly of God Sunday School at 915 Motter Avenue will present a Christmas program Tuesday evening at 7 20.
Washington report notes clear conditions on D C to Pa Turnpike and several routes. Slippery spots reported on Pennsylvania sections, US 30 west to Ohio, and higher elevations. Southbound corridors to Richmond and Shirley Highway clear. Northeast routes including New Jersey Turnpike and D C to Delaware Memorial Bridge clear. Vermont shows slippery spots while remaining New England routes balance clear.
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