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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1957
Page
3
Secretary James P. Mitchell outlines a twenty five year forecast of industrial growth and social gains. He envisions a trillion dollar output with 92 million employed, higher living standards, reduced poverty, and broader education, contingent on mature use of future wealth.
Washington on Sunday showed a supposed deadlock between Israel and the United States but insiders say two diplomacy methods reveal the real standoff. President and State Department actions emphasize commitments publicly while masking true positions.
H G Benson turns 83 today marking a life as printer, teacher, athlete and family man. He arrived in the city at age six and spent decades in service at the Maryland State School for the Deaf and its newspaper room, retiring January this year after a long career.
The column covers religious visits by Rev E William Hail at Gettysburg College and an Israel related diplomatic note, plus engagements for Miss Happ and Dr Warshowsky, family visits of Maj James L Kent, and Frank W Buch's upcoming 82nd birthday.
Fifty years ago as of February 20 the Sier family of Frederick marked Gary Wayne Sier’s eighth birthday. The U N salvage operation on the Suez Canal faced a standstill with a March 10 deadline, hinging on Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and Gulf of Aqaba, per authoritative sources.
A Frederick area car crash on US 40 left a Frederick High School senior dead and four other youths injured. Chester Garfield Stone Jr. died of a broken neck and skull fracture. others, including John Holter and Clifford Stiles, suffered head and shoulder injuries but were reported in fair condition. State Trooper Bikle blamed excessive speed. the youths were returning from a 4H basketball game near Middletown.
Residents urged County Commissioners to approve a new school building on the old site beside the Reform ed church, with completion not expected until September 1908. The Jefferson trolley extension work is nearly finished with track laying complete and ballasting underway.
Read about long ago events from Frederick County and surrounding areas. The record mentions court audits, college sports, military enlistments, a fatal crash near Frederick involving teens associated with Future Farmers of America, and funeral notices for Mrs. Virginia Smith Brandenburg with services conducted by Rev. Paul L. Althouse.
Several deaths are reported with survivors and funeral details. Notables include Mrs. Mary S. Shipley of Gam ber and George B. Haugh of Clear Spring Bank, plus Claude Trapnell Compher of Ballenger Creek Road and John R. Kline of Smithsburg. Services listed for Calvary Methodist Church Gamber, Mt. Pleasant Church of God, St. Johns Reformed Church, and Mt. Olivet Cemetery with dates and callers. A settlement closes an $11,500 suit involving Mrs Barbara Lee Dorsey against McCrory Store Corp. and Chariton Bros. Inc.
A letter from Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association thanks The News staff and community for 1956 Christmas Seal Sale support. It notes $13 700 in seal purchases, honors volunteers and WFD radio coverage, and thanks the local post office and postal workers for aiding the direct mail sale. Joseph D. Baker, President.
Mrs Bonita Renee Person of Youngstown and Ensign William Schoessel Jr married February 6 at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. Bride studied at Muskingum College and Youngstown University. groom, a US Naval Academy graduate, will serve aboard the USS Boxer and pursue naval training in California. She is the former Anita Young. The couple plans to reside in San Francisco after the wedding.
Among The Sick Mary Ann Knipple confined at 108 East Sixth Street with a virus infection has resumed studies as a Frederick High School junior. William H. Bierley returns home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after observation and treatment. Mrs. Joe Willard improving at East South Street home. Mrs. John Lentz discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. Michael Novello discharged from the same hospital. William B. Buxton returns home from Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia.
Funeral services held for Miss J May Bond in Johnsville Methodist church with interment in the church cemetery. Also services for William H B Anders at Calvary Methodist. Lily M Pickett requiem mass at St Michael's Howard County. Howard Marshall Eigenbrode of Braddock Heights funeral at East Church street. Deeds recorded include Beachley and Lantz property transfers around 16000 and 7500 dollars.
St John s Council 1622 Knights of Columbus held an exemplification of the First Degree in Brunswick on Monday. Thirteen applicants were initiated in a large class. The event honored the late William R Crabill of Brunswick. Theodore V Levinson Grand Knight presided and welcomed new members. Brunswick wives prepared refreshments. Charles C McLane and John Everhart organized the arrangements.
The Esso Education Foundation awarded Hood College a $2,000 grant for strengthening academic offerings. The gift is part of 27 grants for 1956-1957 to 71 colleges across 43 states and D C, with Hood among seven Maryland colleges benefiting. The foundation coordinates educational aid from Jersey Standard and affiliates and may adjust recipients yearly.
Frederick area families announce births at Frederick Memorial Hospital for February 17 to 19. Daisy Mac Munday, Karen Lee, Robert Lee, first son William Anthony, Nanette Denise, and John Francis are among newborns born to Burriss Himes Lane Main Thomas Vayvada Phebus families.
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