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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1957
Page
3
President Eisenhower must fill the Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Stanley retires. The Feb 19 Washington dispatch notes the decision hinges on political balance, potential nominees, and timing as the administration weighs the impact on court direction.
The 1998 Soviet budget presented to the Supreme Soviet in Moscow shows only a modest growth of about 2 percent. It hints at eased pace of industrialization, reduced emphasis on arms, and higher housing investment as Hungary, Poland, and other unrest influence policy. The plan suggests continued heavy industry priority but tempered by economic realities.
The Board of Aldermen authorized securing a 45 percent Public Works Administration grant for a new fire engine house and improvements to two others. The building would house Citizens Track Company, while Frederick High boys and girls posted strong basketball performances and local leaders backed a plan for a new Frederick high school.
Mr J Roger Fisher has returned home from Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore after major surgery and is progressing satisfactorily. Master Kevin Gardner son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Gardner of Seminate Road recovering from an appendectomy at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Washington's Birthday social planned by the Frederick Society for the Deaf at I O O F Hall with guests from several cities and door prizes. Carroll Manor 4 H Club discusses egg selection and new members. Britain forms first guided weapons regiment trained in America by the U S Army as part of its nuclear era restructuring.
The Brunswick Homemakers Club met Friday night at the First Methodist church with six teen members present. They sang Battle Hymn of the Republic and Let Me Call You Sweetheart and heard reports from Mrs. Robert Martin. The annual Spring meeting is set for March 26 at Hood College, with a first clothing class planned for February 5 at 1 o’clock. Miss Lavenia Hood reported on Japan, while Home Management Leader Mrs. Donald Musgrove was unable to attend. Members are urged to bring multi purpose tools to the next meeting on March 7:30 at the church. A pattern exchange occurred and a Mother’s Day project began to conclude in March. Hostesses were Mrs. Wilbur Themas, Mrs. Earl Abalt, and Mrs. Emerson Barlow.
Hood College hosts Religious Emphasis Week themed anxiety as a lens on faith. Prominent speakers including Dr Charles D Spotts Rev Charles E Sartor Rev Afr Sutton and Dr Earl H Furgeson discuss anxiety’s meaning and impact across faiths. The week closes with Rev Dr Francis Reinberger and a vesper service. Open to the public.
Sixty four Frederick Sears employees learned they hold about 303 197 in The Savings and Profit Sharing Pension Fund of Sears Roebuck and Company Employees as of December 31 1956. Manager E J McGuinness announced at a meeting that 7447 Sears shares plus cash and other securities bring total fund value to that figure. The fund now exceeds 738 million in assets, with about 114 million from member wages and salaries. The fund remains the largest single stockholder of the company owning just over 25 percent of outstanding stock.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania on February 19 two Emmitsburg men George Bernard Wills and James Anthony Wills were jailed to await a hearing on larceny and malicious mischief after attempting to steal an air compressor. They connected the compressor to their car transferring fuel oil from its tank to their auto causing engine failure and their arrest. Also included is a report on the Frederick Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting and on the Easter Seal Campaign chairmanship by Glenn A Main Jr. of Frederick County.
Mrs. Paul Stockman of 140 West South Street celebrated her birthday on February 16 with a family dinner and many cards. Mr. Harry W. Miller of 311 West Patrick Street marks his birthday today. Mrs. Floyd Kreh of South Jefferson Street also observes her birthday. Dr. James Sensenbaugh Frederick County superintendent and Joseph F. Rhoderick Frederick County School Board president, along with other board members, left Frederick last weekend for the three day National Convention in Atlantic City.
United Nations General Assembly sanctions debate on Israel again delayed as U S representatives press for a break in the Middle East stalemate. The maneuver delays the resumption of the debate until Thursday, with Israel urged to reconsider its position on troop withdrawals in disputed territories.
About 45,000 striking dockworkers from Maine to Virginia remained idle as disputes over contracts in Baltimore and Norfolk stalled a general return to work. Union leaders held firm that no widespread resumption would occur until all ports reached agreement. A Philadelphia contract for 6,000 longshoremen was announced. Baltimore and Norfolk talks failed. Federal mediator John R. Murray expected returns by tomorrow or Thursday.
Washington reports Thurmont High School hosts a Friday square dance sponsored by the Thurmont Parent-Teacher Association. Army officials consider shedding nearly 950 dogs used for scent and sentry duties as budget cuts press for modernization.
Aboard the USS Ashland, the Navy demonstrates a mobility concept using the 62,000 pound PSN Marlin flying boat. The Ashland docks the seaplane in its well with floating ballast and a rear ramp, showing it can serve as a mobile base for up to three jet seaplanes amid Chesapeake Bay demonstrations.
Mrs. Roland Seidel chairs a gathering assisted by Gloria Michelison, Mrs. Nelda Walter and V. Es Jagow. Refreshments will be available throughout the evening.
The Frederick News Post offers cash prizes for tips on local news events during February. Hours are weekdays 8 am to midnight, Saturdays 8 am to noon, Sundays 4 pm to midnight. Prizes: 5 dollars for best tip, 3 dollars second, 2 dollars third, and 1 dollar for next five. Tips phoned to Monument 2407.
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