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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1959
Page
2
A Times of London report notes a departmental committee endorsing a “charter for husbands” as a major step toward economic emancipation. It argues wives should support husbands and children under similar conditions, marking a shift toward equal legal standing for spouses.
The Princeton University Glee Club will join the Hood Campus Saturday for a concert in Coffman Chapel at 8 pm. Handel's Det Tagen Anthem marks the bicentennial observance of GF Mandel's death, with selections by Caplet Mass for Three Voices, Villa-Lobos, and more. The program also features pieces by Purcell and Schubert, and the group will sing college songs and spirituals in a varied repertoire.
VEY YORK AP McDonald president of the Newsprint Service Bureau states US newspaper demand shows no upturn. Oversupply from new capacities and reduced ad spending during the recession suppress newsprint orders. Remarks follow reelection as bureau president at the 82nd annual convention of the American Paper Pulp Association.
The column notes work on a new 38 room Lakeview hotel with 17 baths and guest readiness soon. Frank B Rhodes to run hotel and casino as general overseer. A skating rink opening drew crowds with electric hand and music. Local incidents include a child’s injury on a street curb.
Washington County officials announced appointments to key posts as the region prepares for the annual George Washington birthday celebration in Lynch Lodge. Gov. OConnor and local lawmakers named Mrs Mary Lo Me Cabe as deputy register, with Grover Co Stewart and Janis Revser fees among new magistrates and supervisors. The article notes a major street improvement project in Hagerstown and lists various county officials and substitutes in the political offices.
Frederick County Community College completed formal organization on February 17 by adopting the student body constitution on February 1. The sophomore class elected officers and a Student Council representative. Frteship names include Nelson Strathern as president and others as officers. Dr Charles Righter named faculty adviser for the Sophomore Class.
State Roads Commission opened contracts totaling over 50 thousand dollars for repairs to two Cecil County bridges and one in Allegany County. Newark Delaware firm Henry Lastburn and Sons submitted an 8,723 dollar bid for a timber covered bridge over Northeast Creek near Maryland 272 Byseiew, Cook County. Low bidder was Eames Amore at 17,356 dollars for a Pony Truss 7010 bridge over the Pennsylvania Railroad at Bacon Hill, Cecil County. Whiting Turner was low bidder at 24,925 dollars for Amber floor and railing renewal on a Potomac River bridge at Wiles and Ford Cumberland.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Calvary Methodist held a February 17 event featuring a dime a dip supper and a fashion show in Parish Hall. Models included Mrs E William Hall, Miss Margaret Kracer, Miss Patty Bacne Wes, Ruth Akers, Hattie Smyder, Ruth Kinsey, Nova Ports, and Lillian Null. Janice Wickless served as commentator with a committee chaired by Mrs Lac tie Tucker and others.
President Eisenhower says he has avoided backing any Republican aspirant and emphasizes party unity on economy and defense. He defends defense priorities, criticizes tariff hikes, notes private talks with Johnson and Rayburn, and mentions potential Macmillan Moscow talks while stressing curb on costs and fair trade.
A brief weather item notes temperatures and pressure readings for a two hour period ending at 3 a.m. Forecast details remain sparse with emphasis on nightly fluctuations and regional readings.
Two cases heard in Magistrate Wilburn Sheffield Jr's court this morning. Lester Thomas Williams of Mt Airy received a suspended $100 fine after arrest for operating on a suspended license, with his family to be notified of the outcome. Williams’ license was revoked under financial responsibility law. Raymond Nelson Pryce of Frederick was found not guilty of failing to keep right of the center on Route 144 west of New Market after Trooper Douglas E. Rogers testified he swerved to avoid an obstacle.
The Francis Scott Key Hotel hosted a successful bridge contest with thirty nine tables across three sections. Winners included M A Wise and R D Brandon of Arlington and Baltimore. second place went to M Browne of Silver Spring and R D Brandon. many players from Maryland Virginia and Washington attended. Funeral notices followed for several residents including Paul Golden's assistant and local clerical figures.
Miss Mary Elizabeth McCloskey and W Dana Redy, both of Baltimore, were married in Wilmington Delaware on January 24. They plan a Florida honeymoon. Redy will retire March 1 from the Maryland Motor Vehicles office.
Gov Tawes announced local appointments in Garrett County including trial magistrates Robert Maroney in Oakland and Lesle H Sharpless in Kitzmiller, Justice of the Peace Verome B Emory in Lonaconing, and a slate of election supervisors with party affiliations. Also noted is the Glade Guild meeting at Walkersville United Church of Christ with plans for a March 7 supper and committee assignments.
Daniel Blackston husband of Elizabeth J Blackston died suddenly Monday at Fraybrick County Chegate Hospital age 88. He was son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Prather Blackston and a St Pauls A M E Church steward. He lived at Menesteuve Home for the Aged prior to hospital admission. Surviving are two sons John and Frederick, 14 grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews. Body at 24 West All Saints Street Funeral Friday at 1 from St Pauls A M E Church Delia Interment at church cemetery. WM Hicks funeral director.
Among the ill listed are Mrs. Edward S. Mobley of Grove Boulevard admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for pneumonia. Hazel Harbaugh has returned home after three weeks there. Six year old David Kennedy of Motter Avenue is confined with measles. Mrs. Ridgley of West South Street is home after two weeks as a surgical patient. Georgia McQueen from Route 3 Frederick discharged from Vindobona Convalescent Home. Thelma Redmond of Monroe Avenue also returned from Vindobona. Lt Daniel Swomley of the Frederick City Police was hospitalized for observation. Hepatitis patient Lt A Norman Dietz remains listed as good.
Mr Albert M. Coblentz celebrates his 76th birthday with congratulations. Mrs Frank Hartsock visits family in Shookstown. Mr and Mrs Harold Webber move to Knoxville. Lily Linck visits Fredericks county family. A son born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Green in Thurmont RD 2 at Annie M Warner Hospital Gettysburg. Mrs Richard Grossnickle and family welcome a daughter born at Annie MocWarner Hospital in Gettysburg.
Frederick High School postpones the Festival of Plays from next Tuesday to the following week due to illness. Anna May Hughes says the program will be promoted the Sigeng work and March 14 is noted. Drama classes will visit local businesses to update posters as virus illness reduces attendance county wide but overall attendance has improved.
Lester A Sanders aged 48 died Tuesday evening at his home 106 East Sabillasville. Burial was in Utica cemetery after services at the McCully funeral home. Rev James Leisher officiated with pallbearers supplied by the funeral home. He is survived by his wife Hilde Fox Sanders two children Thelma Sanders Bloom and Richard Sanders his parents and many brothers and sisters. The body lay in state at the Thurmont funeral home with services Friday at 2 30 pm at the funeral home Bethel Church of God cemetery in Fairfield is nearby.
Funeral services were held for Thomas L Windfield Jr son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Windfield at Mount Carmel United Brethren Church Garfield on Tuesday morning at 11 o clock. Rev John Schildt officiated and interment followed in the church cemetery.
In Hagerstown a circuit court jurors could not reach a verdict in the spotlighting deer trial of two Woodbine youths. Judge McLaughlin dismissed the hung jury as final. Harry Duval and John Hatfield were fined 150 each and ordered to surrender their guns. Deputies testified to flashlight shining from a car and discovery of a shotgun. The defendants claimed limited use for navigation and that only birdshot shells were on hand.
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