Frederick Firemen Receive New Rescue Truck Amid City Pride
Frederick letters praise volunteer fire companies for decades of service and announce the United Steam Fire Engine Company dedication of a new floodlight and rescue truck in memory of Osborne Price. The piece stresses manpower as the key asset, urges community support, and links retirements and unemployment debates to broader social issues in the era. It also notes deeds recorded in Frederick Homes and local property transfers.
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Frederick
Lutheran Church
Grove
West Second Street
United Steam Fire Engine Company
Uniteds
Osborne Price
Bledwood
Fifty Years Ago items From The Columes Of The News
Fifty Years Ago items from The Columes Of The News dated February 18 1709 report Frederick County commissioners opposing a measure to appoint a public accountant for county boards. Richard McRadcliffe of this city is among 138 Washington and Lee University students placed on the Dean's List for high grades in the first semester. Grippe cases are reported citywide and countywide with prevalence noted. A three member Finance Commission for Brunswick would be created under a bill that passed the Senate and was referred to the House by Senator John D Funk.
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Rll
Frederick County
General Assembly
Richard Mc Radcliffe
Washington, and Lee University
Tewe
Brunswick
John D. Funk
Amendment plan to redefine Fourteenth Amendment rights
Lawrence column argues for a new constitutional amendment to clarify Fourteenth Amendment rulings on school integration and to establish broad rights for organizations including fraternal religious educational groups. It questions current application to individuals versus groups and notes potential changes to Section 2 3 and 4 while proposing a substitute text. The piece also mentions a separate science lecture by Dr Dean Burk at Hood College and the Fort Detrick Scientific Research Society event.
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David Lawrence Washington
Dean Burk
Evel
National Cancer Institute
Bethesda
Fort Detrick
Scientific Research Society of America
Dr Burk
Berlin
Otto Warburg
de Burk
Dr. Warburg
Burk
Ills Hospital Returns And Local Medical Notes
Among the sick, Mr. Robert L. Kolb has returned home from Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was a surgical patient after a Thanksgiving fall that fractured his hip. Mrs. Hazel Harbaugh is reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. William Richard Hoffman, a senior at Frederick High School, is admitted to Iraka Memorial Hospital for pneumonia treatment. Mrs. Earle Stevens Lisbon and a Druid Restaurant employee are at Frederick Memorial for planned surgery. Mrs. Robert Payne was admitted for surgery on Monday at Frederick Memorial. Mrs. Lewis Hann will be operated on Thursday after pre surgical treatment. Mr. Frank Fraley has improved after surgery for blood poisoning from a rusty spike injury. Roy W Graham remains under medical care at Frederick Memorial. The document also includes a constitutional amendment discussion about state control of education and rights of private schools. Joan Purdy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurence Purdy Jr., underwent tonsil and adenoids removal at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore and is now at home. Lance Purdy, her brother, has measles.
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Robert L. Kolb
East Third Street
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Earle Stevens Lisbon
Druid Restaurant
Damascus
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Man
Robert Payne
Airy
Lewis Hann
Union Bridge
Route 1
Robert McGrath
White Rock
Frank Fraley
Jefferson
Fraley
Roy W Graham
Maryland Transportation Company
East 3Rd Street
United States
Congress
Jesse Bell
Kresce
Frederick Memorial
United Steen
Ton
Joan Purdy
Laurence ” Purdy Jr
Madison Street
Mercy Hospital
Lance Purdy
Joan
Births and obituary note from regional notices
Mr and Mrs LeRoy I Hans berger Ridge Road announce the birth of their second child a daughter Ane Marie at Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore February 6 The weight was 7 pounds 6 ounces Mrs Flosd Fo Kreh South Jefferson Street will observe her birthday Thursday RACER HALL BR executive secretary of the American National Cattlemen's Association died Tuesday of a cerebral hemorrhage The association has affiliate groups in two states within its region and its nonprofit status is noted in the article
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LeRoy I Hansberger
Ridge Road
Damascus
Ane Marie
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Ih & Ar
Flosd Fo
Radford S.mall
Denver
Racer & Hall
American National Cattlemen's
Festival of Plays at Frederick High School
Frederick High School hosts annual Festival of Plays from March 2 to 7 featuring Love Errant and A Case For Two Detectives by the Speech Class under Mrs Patricia Thomas. Dino runs Wednesday and Thursday directed by Mrs Hughes with a 19 member cast and a three-area set using scrim. Fort Hill wins regional festival. Frederick High School places second.
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Patricia Thomas
Dino
Hughes
Frederick High School
Albuquerque
Fort Hill
Two Choirs To Sing At Hood College Concert
Hood College Choir joins Princeton University Glee Club for a bicentennial Handel era concert in Coffman Chapel February 28 at 8 p m. They perform Handel s Dettingen Anthem with Mozart choruses and pieces by Purcell Schubert Caplet Villa Lobos and Copland. Admission free.
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Hood College
G. F. Handel
Princeton University Glee Club
Coffman Chapel
Dettigen
George II
Walter Noller
Smith College
W. A. Mozart
Mozart
Peter Flanders
Hood Choir
Princeton Ghee Club
Purcell
Schubert
Caplet
Villa-Lobos
Copland
Washington Monument Reopens After Birthday Ceremony
Washington officials announce the Washington Monument will reopen Monday after a brief ceremony marking George Washington's birthday. Visitors may ascend by stairs on both the east and west sides to minimize crowds on ground and observation levels.
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Washington Monument
Washington (Ap
George Washington
Monuthemt Society
Ington
Goorz
Tix
Vielor
Schelpe Armpmoegred
Letters To The Editor On Stonewall Nickname Origin
Letter to The News disputes the origin of Stonewall Jacksons nickname. It recalls Gen Barnard Bee naming Jackson at First Manassas and contrasts with a filler claim that Lee coined the term. The writer cites battlefield scenes, a Manassas statue, a panorama exhibit, and museum displays to support the authentic tale.
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Bow Jackson
Stemewall
T. J. Jackson
Robert E Lee
Gen. Jackson
Manassas
Gen. Lee
Jackson
Lu Aiewan
Barnard Bee
Jackson Ike
Bens
Bere
Hestors
Stonewall Jackson
Gen Bee
Seid
Twenty Years Ago Columns From The News Feb 18 190
Senator Jacob Rohrback and Justice J Francis Smith reported to the Mayor and Aldermen on Chicago related to the estate of Mrs Margaret C Artz. Estate value estimated around 105000. Braddock Heights Casino Company formed with officers President Richard P Ross Vice Presidents J C Hendies and Col E Austin Baughman Secretary John C Motter Treasurer Stephen H Bennett Directors chosen location for building. Ack Fichtner of Baltimore defeated Earl Feigley of Frederick in a wrestling match at Liberty Town Opera House Feigley won the first fall. Labertstown timekeeper Charles F Cramer referee Loraine Stimpson. Farmers Institute held in Court House with officers Lewis F Kefauser President Guy K Motter Secretary Treasurer Executive committee names. May or Aldermen meeting adopted paving ordinance for West Patrick Street from Market to Court with Fraley voting negative to extend paving to the bridge.*
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J Francis Smith
Chicago
Margaret C. Artz
Braddock Heights Casino Company
Richard P. Ross
J. C. Hendies
Col E. Austin Baughman
John C. Motter
Stephen H Bennett
Braddock Heights
Ack Fichtner
Baltimore
Earl Feigiey
Frederick
Opera House
Libertytown
Feigiey
Charles F Cramer
Enly
Loraine Stimpson
Labertstown
Farmer's Institute
Court House
Lewis F Kefauser
Guy K .Motter
E C Renn
R Rush Lewis
P. L Hargett
Wm C Johnson
Charles E Remsterg
L WV. Baughman
West Patrak Street
Fraley
Cautious View of Economy Sees Gradual Recovery in 1959
In mid year tempo, business leaders report cautious optimism for 1959 with expectations of gradual demand growth. Durable goods show modest gains while nondurable sectors and services rise. weather and shortages slow output, unemployment remains high, and firms lengthen hours rather than hire new workers. Construction stays a bright spot as housing nears record levels.
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Sam Dewsen
Business News
NEW York (Ap
Industria
Pau Sertenss
Ordor
Frederick Optimist Club Meets at Southern Restaurant
The Frederick Opti-Mrs. Club held its February meeting at the Southern Restaurant on February 3 with Mrs. Charles V. Saner speaker. She outlined hospital auxiliary work at Frederick Memorial Hospital, history since 1897, and roles for volunteers such as gift shop, mail to patients, and information desk. The group discussed hospital administration and patient care, with a brief board session naming Boy and Girl of the Month for February from Salvation Army recommendations. The club voted to donate a book for Boys' Work and changed board meeting to the last Monday each month. next meeting is March 3.
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Frederick
Lanner
Salvation Army
Recent Bride and Groom Tie The Knot In Lovettsville
Miss Charlotte Cooper King and Meredith Vaughn Clatterbuck married February 7 at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Lovettsville Rev Michael Kretsinger officiated. The bride wore winter white velveteen with white orchid and pearls. The groom is a farmer from Purcellville. they plan a southern honeymoon and reside on the Clatterbuck farm.
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Charlotte Cooper King
George B. King
Lovettsville, Va
Meredith Vaughn Clatterbuck
Ao. AU Wlee
Purcellville
New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Lovettsville
Michael W. Kretsinger
John Lemp
Donald Miller
Fair Haven
Charles E. [Weadon
Julia Kretsinger
Peoples National Bank
Leesburg
Lousoun County
Clatterbuck Farm
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