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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1957

Page

2

Critics Mood Amid Discontent Reflections in Washington

An editor letter discusses the national mood of discontent and critiques in a period of political and defense spending debate. It mentions planning in Frederick County, planning and zoning, and fears over increased federal spending for armament and foreign aid. It references Eisenhower and the NATO Paris meeting, and hints at the Gaither report.

Sam United States Congress Missouri Eisenhower NATO Paris

Wedding Bells and Engagements Highlight Unionville News

The Linganore Mennonite Church in Unionville hosted the December 28 wedding of Miss Juan M. and her groom, with Rev. Kenneth A. Fyson presiding. The couple will reside with Juan’s parents after the ceremony as Miss Norma Koontz served as maid of honor and Franklin D. Barker was best man. Separately, engagements were announced for Mary Eyler to Frederick Warren Ward and Elizabeth A. Sier to John B. Carter, with planned June weddings noted. Licenses issued locally included several couples from Frederick, Keedysville, Sabillasville, and Cascade.

Linganore Menist Unionville Juan M An Y H Er Lerait Barrier Union Ridge Kenneth A.‘Fyson Norma Frederick Hixby ‘School T. Edgie Russell Construction Co Victoria Exler Emmitt R. 1 Mary Frederick Warren Ward Waynesboro Eyler Thurmont High School Waynesboro Knitting Mill Hance Waynesboro Shoe Company John Ray Frederick Elizabeth A. Sier John B Carter

Twenty Years Ago Items From The News Columns 1937

Twenty years ago items relay county news including Farm Bureau resolutions on roads and convict labor for repairs, support for state income tax, Frederick Christmas business records, a large Freder ick-Collington Club ball with Johnny Hauser orchestra, and Masonic Degrees conferred in Frederick County. Discussions touch Roosevelt, disarmament, and world affairs with sparse current news coverage.

Farm Bureau Frederick Francis Scott Ker Johnny Hauser Lincoln D. Engelbrecht August T. Brist Charles A. Gross Brunswick Masonic Terple

Victor Cullen Hospital Cuts Beds and Jobs in Maryland

The Victor Cullen State Hospital in Cullen Maryland will operate at 129 beds down from 500 and lay off about 47 to 48 employees by July. Dr Leon H Hetherington says the hospital will remain open at reduced capacity and staff will be offered positions at other state hospitals.

Leon H. Hetherington Bureau of Tuberculosis Maryland Frederick Victor Cullen State Hospital Hetherington Mount Wilson Jate Mount Wilson State Hospital Victor Cur ‘Fen Pikesvide Corom

Lime Kiln News Lists Holiday Visits and Local Notables

Correspondent notes residents and relatives visiting for the holidays across Frederick and nearby towns. Entries include Mrs. M. M. Carter in nursing care, Mr. H. Edward Fisher home for Christmas, Pvt. Donald Katzel on leave from Fort Gordon, and multiple local families hosting or visiting kin in Frederick, Brunswick, Gaithersburg, and surrounding areas.

M. MM. Carter Lime Kiln L. E. Feagan Three Pines N Nursing Home Military Road Frederick Katharine Resmers William Randall Baltimore H. Edward Fisher Jefferson Gettysburg College G. William Fisher ML Carter Donald Katzel Fort Gordon Argel Katzel Vernie McDonald Bernard Carneal Rockwell Terrace Ross Mills Ross ‘Mills Judy Bowers Brunswick Robert DuVall Damascus University of West Virginia Roy Baker Jr Jo Ann Creager Barbara Ann Cordell Clarksburg Norman Sexton Gaithersburg Charles W Kins Ross Mills Jr Disnah Lynn Richard Roth Robert Roth Joyce Homer South Hadrex Mass McKinneys Aca Charlies Brosius Antoinette Brosius G. L. Thomas Jr And Mirs Harry E. Fisher G. W. Fisher M. Mi Carter Joan Taylor Frederick J Jimmy Baker Doubs Rhudelia Zimmerman Tobias Zimmerman C. E. Jewell George Castle George

Maryland Farm Bureau & Society Plan January Meeting

The Maryland Farm Bureau and Maryland Agricultural Society schedule their annual meeting in Baltimore from January 8 to 11. The Maryland Crop Improvement Association and Maryland S tockmens Association join sessions January 8, with related gatherings on January 9 including Associated Women of Maryland Farm Bureau 4 H Club Conference Maryland Vegetable Growers Maryland Tobacco Growers and the Young People's Association.

Baltimore Maryland Farm Bureau Maryland Agricultural Society Maryland Crop Improvement Assn Maryland Stock

Hearing Sought On Blue Cross Rate Increase

Baltimore December 29 State Insurance Commissioner Charles Jackson has not decided on public hearings for Blue Cross hospitalization insurance rate hikes about 22 percent. Requests for hearings came from State Senator Goodman and attorney Pressman who warned of court action if hearings are not held. Proposed individual rates would rise from 2.10 to 2.60 monthly and family from 5.30 to 6.40 as hospital costs climb from 16 to 23.70 per day. Blue Shield rates remain unchanged. Farm Bureau Day is January 10 with delegates meeting January 11. Blue Cross banquet will be held that night as Maryland Farm Bureau celebrates its large membership.

Baltimore Charles Jackson Blue Cross Goodman Id-Balto Sth Hyman iPressman Pressman Jby Blue Cross R. H. Dabney Biue i €Ross Blue Shield Maryland Farm Bureau Maryland

Dec 1957 Frederick TRE NEWS Briefs

Page four of the Frederick Maryland TRE NEWS dated Monday December 38 1957 offers masthead notes and glimpses of local items. The issue references publishers and distribution details, with scattered phrases about content and production.

TRE News Frederick

Unemployment rises in November amid seasonally‑adjusted shift

The report shows unemployment at 3,188,000 in November, 4.7 percent of the civilian workforce, the highest for November since 1959, with factory weekly hours reduced to 39.3. Analysts note seasonal factors and possible recession risks, warning of a hard few months ahead before any recovery.

Departments of Commerce and of Labor

Death of Dr William B Wagner physician and bank president

Fifty years ago Dr William Br Wagner a leading Woodsboro physician and president of Woodsboro Savings Bank was found dead in his room at Dr William H Kable’s in Woodsboro aged 57. In a separate incident Keefer Williams and Miss Mavoureen Williams were in a buggy when struck by a car along the Baltimore turnpike. Williams escaped unhurt, the horse dragged him briefly before being stopped. Master Ralph Elias Schroeder son of Mr and Mrs Schroeder received a pear ban knife from teacher Miss Margaret Duvall for winning spelling bees.

William BR. Wagner Comix William H. Kable Woodsboro Keefer Williams Mavoureen Williams Merrii Hiteshew Baltimore Mr. Williams Miss Williams Ralph Elias Schroeder Alr Frank J. Schroeder West Patrick Street Margaret Duvall West South Street

Keitels Return Home After Surgical Admission

Mr and Mrs Richard Keitel of Walkersville have returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after undergoing surgery. The couple previously resided in Walkersville and are reportedly recuperating at home with family support.

Janice Richard Keitels Walkersville Frederick Memorial Hospital

Lewistown Homemakers Club Christmas Party

The Lewistown Homemakers Club held its annual Christmas party at Miss Sylvia Eyler’s home with a Christmas tree and secret sisters. President Mrs. Randolph Stull opened the meeting as Mrs. Clifford Kelly read Scripture and prayer, with Santa Claus visiting. A tea is planned January 14 and the first 1959 meeting is set for January 15. In a separate note, three year old Raymond Palmer fractured his right wrist after a fall and received a cast at Washington County Hospital.

Lewistown Sylvia Eyler Tte Randolph Stull Clifford Kelly Guy Stull Glenna ‘Leatherman Stull Santa Claus Beatrice Fehr Xlissa Eyler Church Street Gar Stull Raymond Palmer Glenn Palmer Myersville Washington County Hospital Hagerstown

Two Injured In Maryland Auto Crash Near Frederick

Two men were injured when a westbound car on US 49 crossed the center line and hit a eastbound vehicle near Frederick three miles west of the city. Charles R Bussard 25 of Baltimore driving a Ford was hospitalized with chest injuries and multiple lacerations. Paul H Repp 37 of Middletown in a Packard was treated and discharged after a forehead laceration. Bussard faces charges of failing to drive to the right of center and reckless driving. A second collision followed as cars behind them struck each other. In a separate incident Richard Lowe 53 of Germantown died at Suburban Hospital after being struck near Gaithersburg. Aubrey J Claggett 38 of Germantown was named as the driver of the other vehicle. Police said no charges have been filed yet.

Lise Charles R. Bussard Su ‘Paul Street Baltimore Frederick Bussard Iord Frederick Memorial Hospital Paul H. Repp Middletown Repp Packard Ropp Bnt Byteawood C. Clark A. D. Carlson Bustard Mercury Robert B. Wehman Webman Olds‘mobile Robert Oliver Earl Alexandria Wehman Rono Gaithersburg Richard Lowe Germantown Maryland Lowe Bethesda Chery Chase Rescue Squad Montgomery County Aubrey J . Claggett Claggett

Local Personal Notices From Middletown Area

A collection of holiday personal notices lists residents visiting relatives and celebrating birthdays. Names include FR Griffin, W Chapman, George Hogges, Helen Hodges, J B Fink, Dey Haines, Clarence Ellis, Elizabeth Moss, A M Remsberg, J Homer Remsberg, Louis DeLong and family, Romero Tom s, and Bernard Flanagan.

W. Homer Renu Adamstown J. B. Fink East Third Street Wil Ge Air Dey Haines Elizabeth Moss Caldwell N. J Remsberg A. McC. Remsberg U. S. Naval School Newport R. L and Airs J.id Homer Remsberg Middletown Louis DeLong Rodney Allan

Local News Bits Reflect Christmas Visits and Travel

Bolivar Harpers Ferry notes list Pvt Melvin Snider on leave from Fort Jackson S C to spend Christmas with his mother before reporting to Fort Dix and then Germany. Charles Caniford, 23, injured in a crash, hospital bound near Martinsburg. Church group led a Christmas program at Beer Methodist Church. Various locals visit relatives in Baltimore Philadelphia and Martinsburg as holidays unfold.

Bolivar G. E. Webb Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Melvin Snider Fort Jackson S.C Raymond Snider Fort Dix N. J Germany Charles Caniford Earl Caniford Newton D. Baker Medical Center Alartinsourg Beer Methodist Church C. E. Garten Christ Arthur Thompson Bolivar Methodist Sunday School Hill’ Top Hotel Charles Powers Washington J. Rey Ihackles Charles Elliott Shipley Alarinsburg John Spon Iseller Harry Ott Emily Pikeside W. Va Nannie Marlati Martinsburg Kate Marlatt Joyce Wiley Millville Philadelphia C. C. Arms Ettifer Texas Arms

Named To Post At St. Josephs College

John J. Dickman, public relations and communications executive, is named to a post at St. Josephs College. The appointment expands the college communications division and will involve media outreach and campus relations.

St. Joseph’s College John J. Dickman Execu

Child 4 Dies After Falling On Steps

Fort Meade Md autopsy to determine the cause of a four year old girl death after a fall on steps at Saint Joseph College Emmitsburg. Sister Hilda Greason announced the new directorate for the college development department naming Claude S Kimbrel as head.

Department of St. Joseph College Emmitsburg Hilda Greason Th School Dickman Wye Penermen Claudie Suc Kimbrel Air Force Hilda Claude Kimbrel Hos‘college Saint Joseph's Fort Meade, Md

Six Killed Nine Hurt In Madison County Wrecks

Two fiery crashes near Madison Virginia killed six people and injured nine in two separate collisions within 12 hours. Victims include Florence Chiodo 45 Sarah Hohman 35 Bertha Reed 24 and Seranda Redding 10 all of Slippery Rock and Millers Maryland. Samuel Chiodo 46 in fair condition and Michael 10 in serious condition. The first crash on U.S. 1 south of town involved the Chiodo and Reed vehicles. A preceding head on collision about 300 yards north killed one and seriously injured a three year old boy.

Madison Va. L Madison County Florence Chiodo Slippery Rock Sarah Hohman Bertha J. Reed Baltimore Seranda C. Redding Millers, Md Caioda Samuel Chiodo University of Virginia Charlottesville Michael Chiodo Reed U.S. 1 Here

Officers Elected in Maryland Nursing Home District

The third Maryland Nursing Homes District held its first meeting on December 1 at Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Heights to organize the district and improve cooperation with the state association. Officers elected include District President Dr H L Fahrney vice president Ralph Hartie R X secretary Mildred B Smith and treasurer Kathleen M Twigg RN.

Distrit of Maryland Nursing Homes Vindobonrs Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Heights Maryland Maryland State Nursing Home Association Allegany Carroll Frederick Garrett Washington H. L. Fahrney Vindobona, Inc Ralph Hartie R. X Williamsport Lillian H. Brieker Maryland Nursing Home Association, Inc

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