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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1959
Page
4
A reflective column surveys how different civilizations marked New Year through history. It traces various start dates from March to January, notes calendar reforms, and concludes the value lies in the spirit of renewal rather than the date.
A fragmented critique argues integrity has eroded across museums media and publishing. It laments sanctioning of pilfering and corruption, urges exposure of wrongdoing to fuel loyalty to reformers, and questions public memory of Webster’s moral soundness definition.
A reflective note combines a New Year wish for health and happiness with an annual retrospect on the holiday season. It urges charity and goodwill to linger beyond Christmas, noting the difficulty of predicting traffic deaths over holidays and stressing inner conscience over outward law.
In Frederick a joint New Year safety focus and interfaith greetings followed by a wedding in Westminster. Rabbi Norman Gerstenfeld helped foster Christian Jewish exchange, while Miss Marsha Reifsnyder and Robert McCormick wed at Emanuel United Church of Christ with family present.
Fort Detrick commemorates a busy year with numerous scientific exhibits and awards. Notable items include a January New Year reception, a paper drive by Boy Scouts, and a seminar on managerial economics. February features Harvard program participation for Col Grothaus and science club meetings. March notes appointments and defense discussions. April reports $200000 in local purchases and Red Cross first aid course. May covers large science student tours, society meetings, and air sampling exhibit awards.
The record covers monthly Fort Detrick actions from June to December highlighting safety awards for Dr. Arnold G. Wedum and others, visits by Canadian officials, employment recognitions, retirements, and reorganizations. It also lists civic events, RESA speakers, and estate filings, reflecting ongoing military and civilian activity at the post.
Dr. S. Hefelbower, president of Gettysburg College, resigns effective June after a committee's report on dissatisfaction with the administration. Neidhardt's Bakery on East Patrick Street to close after nearly 50 years due to owner retirement Rudolph Neidhardt. Driver Harlan E Keller suffers vertigo on route to Middletown narrowly escaping a serious crash. Abraham Poole of Watty and Alyss Annie Br Ma of Mt Airy wed by Elder J. M. Burall near New Market on December 23.
Twenty years ago December 11 1939 notes recall Frederick Countians paying taxes in line at the treasurer’s office on the last business day. A lake dedication and tablet unveiling for Mayor Lloyd C Culler set for January 7 at Baker Park. Snow adds an inch to December 1 total, threatening a white New Year holiday. Tennessee undefeated and untied, slated for Rose Bowl vs Southern California with similar offensive records but stronger defense.
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