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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1958
Page
2
A reflection on National Electrical Week contrasts a modern world reliant on electricity with a past lacking electric lights radios TVs and powered machines. The piece notes how quickly society transformed since Thomas A. Edison’s era and highlights the vast industries and daily tasks now powered by electricity.
Page four of The News from Frederick Maryland dated February 11 1853 lists subscription rates and imprint details. It notes single copies for five cents and mail deals including one dollar monthly and larger term rates. The issue carries Associated Press notices and publishing information.
The Census Bureau’s March sample suggests Americans 14 and older largely declare faith, with two in three Protestants and one in four Catholics. About 3 percent report no religion and 1 percent did not report. The poll frames religion as a national constant amid minority attacks, noting the phrase “a nation under God.”
A letter to the editor defends prayer's power with quotations from Yeats and Stevenson and references Jesus. It is followed by a tribute praising Edison and the electrical industry, noting Edison’s lamp invention and electricity’s growth, employment, and national impact over 74 years. The text blends historical praise with a call to continued progress.
Maryland State Police Trooper Rebel Storer spoke to Adginstown Homemakers Club at the February meeting on Safe Driving Habits. Nine teen members and four visitors attended the event followed by a discussion period.
Reports by Mrs. Frit Biser music chairwoman Mrs. Milton Fry clothing chairwoman Mrs. Robert Detose art chairwoman describe sewing days Feb 1 and tray painting with Buckeystown, Christmas card and picture drives for 1958, a benefit supper Feb 12, plus meetings at United Church of Christ Adamstown with hostesses Morningstar and Smith.
A chaotic report describes brilliant aurora displays with red, pink, green, and yellow colors seen in the night sky. The piece mentions a Memorial Park, a porch light, and various weather and radio transmission notes interwoven with strained commentary. An unrelated paragraph references a forest fire near Washington and a university, with miscellaneous notes about air currents and atmospheric effects.
Sheriff George Edward Mywres sold his livery stables to B Frank Dol who has assumed charge. Frances H Mankell foreman of the grand jury, ill and homebound. John C Leatherwun named temporary foreman of the Illeg Al 4 Meeting of the Bellas Louies Literary Society discussed trusts and monopolies with the affirmative winning. Young Men's Bible Society board elects Reiberger president and Warehime vice president. A A Niconramus to head YMCA boys work as secretary.
The October session of the Supreme Council 33 degree of the Scottish Rite in the Southern Jurisdiction approves a program to teach Americanism in public schools. The column also discusses weather, land values, water resources, and the need for educated real estate salesmen. Reports include a local drunk driving conviction, a bid notice for the Maryland School for the Deaf, and the appointment of Dr Willend B. Givens as Director of Education for the program.
Bolivar Harpers Ferry columns report the Home for the Aged nearing its roof and note a band parents meeting at the high school. Several residents and visitors are listed with travels, hospital stays, and family events including births, recoveries, and social visits across Bolivar, Harpers Ferry, and nearby towns.
A kaleidoscopic Boyle column quotes diverse tidbits from Ibsen to aviation, fashion to savings. It references a sailor belief in liberty ports, a model distinction, road maps, baldness cures, and quirky stats about water use in steel, home ownership, and European tastes.
HAGERSYOWN Feb 11 Fairchild Engine and Airplane Corp announces layoffs across its plants as military contract stretchouts prompt reprogramming. More than 500 workers released at the Fairchild Aircraft Division, with total Fairchild employment down from a year ago and 2,500 transferred to commercial projects. President Richard S Boutelle cites stretchouts and limited capacity as the cause.
Wind whipped flames through a two story business building on Mitchell and streets as 140 firemen fought near zero temperatures. The blaze raged 7 to 10 p.m. causing more than 400000 in damage. Twenty firefighters were treated for injuries and smoke inhalation. nineteen others suffered minor burns or frostbite but no serious injuries were reported. Fire Chief Edward Wischer said damage totaled in excess of 400000 and cause remained undetermined.
Dr Carlton Fredericks advises viewers to snack on chopped chicken liver during TV station breaks, citing riboflavin for eyesight. The remark quoted, attributed to O Hear y Wise, dismisses women and marriage advice with a provocative claim.
The Buckeystown Women’s Society of Christian Service met February 6 at the home of Mrs Haskell Miller with co hostess Mrs George Miles. Sixteen members attended. Mrs William Worley and Mrs J B McGuffin were guests. President Mrs Hildebrand led the business session and announced the next gathering at Singanore Church in April. Program titled Those who Serve featured readings by several members and closing thoughts. Refreshments followed. Next meeting date to be announced.
Dickerson correspondent reports Jerry Williams recently celebrated his seventh birthday. UM GED marching unit held a regular meeting to plan an upcoming pancake supper on February 18 and a Bene party on March 1. Poolesville PTA members to hold a food sale at 10 a.m. on Saturday February 4 at Selay's store in Poolesville. Get well wishes sent to Diana Poole and Bruce Rebel son after tonsil surgery on February 4. One arrest reported: Harry P Krantz of South Jefferson charged with intoxication and held for hearing February 13.
The Frederick News-Post offers cash prizes for tips on total news events during February. Callers may submit stories on weekdays 8 am to midnight, Saturdays 8 am to noon, Sundays 4 pm to midnight. prizes include 5 0 for first, 3 for second, and 2 for third best stories. Only the first caller on a story is considered. prize winners announced later.
Paris reports a heated debate as Jemier Felix Gaillard faced questions over a French airstrike on a Tunisian border village. Sixty years old figures cited 78 dead and 84 wounded after the Saturday raid on Sakiet Sidi Youssef, with officials suggesting an unauthorized action by military leaders amid tensions with Algerian rebels.
Birth announcements from Frederick Memorial Hospital cover February 2 through February 7 listing parents and newborns. Notable entries include Mary Catherine, Cherise Bline, John Charles Jr, Steven Hardy, Gloria Tyan, Patri Tuesday, Vanessa La Rue, Gary Wayne, Scott Neal, Sandra Gayle, and Robert James among others, with lineages noting prior surnames.
Economic expert Gaillard, sent amid two grave diplomatic tensions, reports to Algerian Minister Robert Lavorte. Sources say the cabinet will target rail placement in Nlaine and push measures to curb cross border attacks, aiming at stability with NATO allies and the Arab world.
Emery Carty of this city was found guilty on two counts in Magistrate's Court Monday morning. He faced charges of displaying an operator's license other than his own and operating after his license had been revoked. A jury trial was requested but deemed not yet possible in lower court. Stafford testified to traffic violations and identified an additional person as Morgan. Carly received $100 or 30 days for the first charge and $20 or 10 days for the second.
Julia David Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs accy I Hamilton Jr Narva Avenue will celebrate his fifth birthday Wednesday. Mr Joseph TH Eyler of Whar emont will observe his 14th birthday Wednesday. Frankie Mills of 11 McMurrays Street is observing his eleventh birthday today.
Mr Heebert of Market Street entered Memorial Hospital for surgery then improved. Mr Harvey Shawe Sr of East Parker Steel is in poor condition at Frederick Memorial after a cart issue and relapse with a collapsed lung. Jeffrey Heffner, twin son of Mr and Mrs Edward Heffner of Walkersville, returned home from Frederick Memorial after tonsil and adenoid operation. Market prices for barley corn and wheat are noted.
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