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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1957
Page
2
The Frederick paper prints Christmas meditations centered on joy for all people. It discusses the biblical nativity story and the universal spirit of kindness humility forgiveness and generosity as guiding forces for daily life beyond the holiday.
The text recounts the birth of Jesus with the annunciation to Mary and the journey to Bethlehem, ending with shepherds visiting the manger and praising God. It also notes holiday events at the City Opera House, a lamp fire incident, gifts distribution by Empty Stocking Association, a school dismissal gift, and local real estate deeds and an engine test by Independent Hose Company.
Washington analysis notes a bleak Christmas Eve tone as President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles face stalled arms talks with the Soviet Union. Bulganin Khrushchev letters and NATO meetings in Paris show no progress toward a disarmament agreement. A U N session proposal and a possible summit fail to break the impasse, with Moscow demanding broader participation and verification.
HAL BOYLE writes a family friendly Santa column set at the North Pole. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves share whimsy about gifts for all children including a tiny elf Cluny who makes an angel of peace. The sled soars as reindeer pull hard toward homes tonight.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Forrest Myersville announce the birth of a daughter Cheryl Dian on December 22 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Q O Hoffman Sebring Florida visits her daughters Mrs B L Hoch Big Springs and Miss Ciara Hoffman Frederick. Merril Lantz of Olivet Boulevard and others plan Florida trips for Christmas. Natalie Klein daughter of Cyril Klein teaches overseas and will spend Christmas in Jerusalem. Frank R Smith Jr Moitter Avenue turns 42 Thursday. Frank R Smith Sr Frail Avenue turns 71 Friday. Carl Hane Melbourne Fla visiting. plan to return to Frederick after New Year. Lt Dan Arris Carroll Parkway stationed at Brunswick visiting family. Mary R Gaver observes her 90th birthday near Middletown. Ross Firor Thurmont left for Miami with brothers Roy and Melvin Main families. Captain Marie Honis Camp Hansford spent weeks with E M Honis and family in Baltimore.
Robert F. Storer of the Frederick Barracks Maryland State Police underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday for appendicitis. He hopes to leave Thursday and rest off duty for two weeks. Wilson T. Carmack returned from University Hospital Baltimore and is recuperating at his sister’s home Mrs Harold Rinehart North Market Street.
Lawrence argues the Summit Conference is a Soviet propaganda hoax. He notes ambassadors in Moscow and Washington, diplomatic rules, and that real talks happen off public view. He cites Gromyko and Dulles meetings, UN talks, and calls for blunt, public comment by the three governments.
Twenty years ago items from the News Columns dated December 1957 recount wartime memories and social events. The piece mentions the Frederick post notice, a wedding announcement for Miss Margaret Caller Seirm to Bir William M. Moore, and the Ecumenical Lutheran church Sunday school Christmas gifts to 272 winders. A turkey dinner story notes a Deputy Sheriff Denver J. Shook finding a .22 caliber bullet in a turkey's gizzard, suggesting misfed ammunition.
A 1957 statement argues PSRAE governments threaten war and that freedom depends on ending Soviet internal repression. It condemns the Kremlin for not allowing its people to be freed from police surveillance and criticizes the Summit Conference as a propaganda ploy.
An overflow crowd filled the Presbyterian Church of Frederick Sunday night for the annual carol and candle service titled Beside Thy Manger. Rev W Merval Weaver led readings with soloists Alice Shane Adrian Chappell and others supported by Westminster Choir and instrumentalists.
The Netherlands charges Indonesia with undermining United Nations authority via a boycott and seizure of Dutch property. In a letter to the Security Council and General Assembly, The Netherlands claims Indonesia acted to gain political advantage and violated UN Charter principles. Thousands of Dutch citizens left Indonesia amid Jakarta’s West New Guinea drive as Indonesia sought UN backing for its claim. a prior Assembly failure echoed.
The famous Virginia O Hallot letter appears as a timeless Sun reprint noting belief in Santa Claus. The editor’s reply defends faith, describing Santa as real through love and imagination beyond sight. It argues childhood wonder sustains poetry and joy in life.
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