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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1958
Page
2
A local brief reports the ordination of a minister in Brusswick, detailing the ceremony and the priesthood conferment. Known attendees and the church involved are noted, highlighting the historic event for the community.
The piece honors the birth of Jesus as a defining truth and guide for life. It reflects on Bethlehem’s nativity, the star, and the timeless message of peace, love, and faith, noting Christmas as a yearly reminder of Christian ideals and family joy.
A local couple, Mrs Daisy Ruth Jones and Earl T Jones, filed suits in Circuit Court seeking 32500 damages for personal injuries and 323 for vehicle damages from an accident on US 38 near the city limits last June 24. Mrs Jones claims permanent injuries and hospital costs while her husband seeks compensation for loss of services. The action names James H Michie as defendant and was entered by attorney Edwin F Nini.
Mr. and Abs. Roger Rothenhoefer observe their 33rd wedding anniversary on Christmas Day. Alan W. Fogle and his family visit Homestead Florida for Christmas holidays. Frederick Route 4 celebrates his Sunday birthday. Harry Gruber and Marion C. Talley plan upcoming birthdays. Airman Second Class William E Wilcom returns home for Christmas with family after duty at Moron AFB Spain and George AFB California.
Fifty years ago the Empty Stocking Association distributed toys at the Opera House. Rev John Paul Tyler spoke, Mayor Smith sang, and Mrs Amy Kump Dixon performed. Santa Claus visited after a sixth grade Christmas program at East Church street school featuring many named students. William T Delaplaine of Washington and Lee University is home for holidays. Columbia Lodge AF and AM officers were elected. Red Front Club members gifted a trimmed Christmas tree to William W Fleming proprietor of Red Front tobacco store.
A thawing snow spell gave way to near bare streets as temperatures rose and rain threatened. Market prices showed turkeys climbing from 25–28 cents to 27–39 cents a pound, with some stores advertising birds at 33 cents. John C Derr, a well known Monrovia resident, was named to the Frederick County Board of Education succeeding Harry Y Georges of Brunswick.
A long passage recounts the biblical Christmas story from Luke, detailing the annunciation to Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, the nativity, and the shepherds’ visit with angels praising God. The piece closes with a Santa letter collection and odd non sequiturs about a porpoise and high speeds.
A long excerpt recounts Yes Virginia There Is a Santa Claus from The Sun and reflects on belief and faith. The page also notes Second Lieutenant Mark L. Hoke, son of L. Austin Hoke, completing the Infantry Officer Candidate Course at Fort Benning and his subsequent assignment and marriage to Janet Marie Felton. The West Frederick Junior High Student Council raises forty three dollars and sixty six cents for CARE.
An Associated Press column mocks a silent, benevolent figure dubbed Old San. It questions how he funds gifts, hires workers, and travels a politically neutral path. The piece teases his red suit, beard, and alleged frontier crossing before calling for his removal.
Maryland's new governor J Millard Tawes waits for inauguration January 14 as he and his wife Lou prepare for a public life in Annapolis The story details Tawes family celebrations in Crisfield and his plan to keep the heat on at home while moving into office.
Frederick memorial hospital records a string of newborns from December 18 through 23. Couples named Cowan Wickham Lawson Reed Sheppard Mohler Hartman Dorsett plus a Smith father son birthday pair are noted with locations Adams town Urbana Frederick Dickerson Mt Airy and Fort McClellan Alabama for the Army student.
A Frederick Memorial Hospital report lists multiple patients including A LaMar Barrick in satisfactory condition after a car crash in Woodsboro, Theodore Semler discharged, and several others admitted or treated at the VIndabona Rest Home Braddock Heights and Frederick Memorial. Dr. Forbes Burgess notes only one of seven suspected meningococcus septicemia cases proven, with others possibly ill but recovering.
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