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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1959
Page
2
The article warns the pharmaceutical industry to guard against home medicine hazards. It cites 1936 poisoning deaths from solid and liquid substances at 789 and urges cleaning the medicine chest, storing dangerous drugs away, dating supplies, protecting labels, and following prescriptions in well lit areas to prevent misuse.
Harpers Ferry to mark the 96th anniversary of the John Brown raid with a centennial celebration headed by general chairman Helen Mozelle Cavalier. Event runs October 12 to 18 as tourism and Park Service efforts boost interest in history and scenery.
Members of the Frederick County Mental Health Association circulate petitions backing a Maryland statewide program for improved mental health facilities. Local legislators attended a Maryland Association meeting in Annapolis this week. The petition urges adequate treatment for all state hospital patients, new buildings to prevent overcrowding, and salaries matching those in other states to hire enough professionals.
Dens 1 and 2 of Cub Pack 267 at Calvary Methodist Church held a Blue and Gold Dinner. Owen Mercer chaired the event with Rev. E William Hall giving the invocation. Awards were presented to several Cubs and new den mothers were honored as the group celebrates growth and membership.
A letter criticizes editorials and urges vigorous, candid opposition in a free society. The writer references the Motherwell case, Mephistopheles and Faust, and condemns polished apologies while urging truth and public voice. The note also notes a grand jury, a road proposal to fix dirt roads, and a fatal fire in Rockford with injuries.
Fifty years ago this item notes that after a recent inspection the Maryland National Guard, Company A of this city, was declared the most efficient military company in the First Regiment and placed third in the state. It is the second year Company A has led the regiment.
The will of Minnie S Neller of Buckeystown was probated in Orphans Court. It provides that money, bonds, and insurance are to support Mary C Blessing for life and that the balance of the estate goes to Ruth Keller and Maude Keller, with the remainder to Heloise Sheridang executrix and to be divided among sisters per the testatrix wishes.
Western Maryland College in Westminster plans to expand its Russian language course after strong turnout. Dr. Joseph R. Bailer, chair of the education department, says special sessions will include U S Office of Education members with Russia experience. A total of 86 students enrolled Tuesday, including high school and college students from Carroll and nearby counties, plus Western Maryland staff.
The school bond approved a 195 percent calendar with one of the rare late closing dates in the county. The calendar, recommended by Superintendent Whittier, sets June 24 1980 as the final day. Some board members objected to late openings but accepted no feasible alternative. The year starts September 8 with September 7 as the earliest possible start under constraints. Belgian World Airlines operates 38 helicopters to 12 cities in four European countries.
The Leaders Bible Class at Calvary Methodist sponsors a Sunday Communion Breakfast for men and boys with a 7 30 service in the sanctuary, breakfast in the parish hall, a 8 45 film in the chapel, and a 9 45 class rally led by Nelson R Bubn. Thomas A Garner speaks as a new regular teacher. A 32 week attendance contest runs through October with blue captain Garner and red captain Layman.
Miss Mima May Martz and George Richard Boxer united in a Feb 2 ceremony at Grace Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ near Yellow Springs. Rev. Wallace J. Brewer led the double ring service for about forty relatives and friends. The couple plan a trip to Lancaster Pa. and reside on Yellow Springs Road.
Harry W. Weaver 69 of Maugansville collapsed while burning brush near his home yesterday. Firefighters tried to revive him, then transported him by ambulance to Washington County Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Surviving stepchildren Mahlon Bauman of Boyds and Leonard Bauman of Gaithersburg. funeral services set for Saturday at Minnich Funeral Home Greencastle at 3 pm with Beit Mennonite Church service at 2:30 pm burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Deaths include Charles E Dryden Jr son of the late Rev C E Dryden former Buckeystown pastor, of Glen Burnie. Funeral Friday at 2:30 pm from Singleton funeral home Glen Burnie. Interment Glen Haven cemetery. Also, Mrs Lacy Johnson 71 near Mt Airy died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Survived by husband Horace and four children, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Body at Waltz Funeral Home Winfield, services at Mount Zion Methodist Church Mt Airy Saturday at 2 pm, Rev Aaron Johnson officiating. Interment church cemetery. Friends may call Friday night 7 to 9.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Sally Alverta Cartzendamer at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren with pallbearers her grandsons Charles Lindsay Ralph Young Russell Cain Richard Fox James Fox and Marvin Fox and interment in Pipe Creek cemetery. Also noted were services for Margaret E Woodfield a Damascus High School 1958 graduate who died at NIH Bethesda with survivors including her parents siblings and grandparents and services held at Upper Seneca Baptist Church. Additional notices mention Mrs Doris C Koogle of Middletown and April Sue Wiles infant daughter of Ronald Wiles and family with interment in Ebenezer cemetery.
An 18 year old Leesburg high school senior Miss Anna Breeden and her 22 year old fiancé William Conway were buried beside each other in Ebeneezer cemetery Loudoun County along with Earl Ashbaugh 19 of Knoxville also buried there after a highway crash on U S 340 near Charles Town. Breeden and Conway had recently returned from Korea where Conway served in the U S Army. Funeral services for Breeden and Conway were held at the Church of the Nazarene and Tees rent while Ashbaugh's service was at Ebeneezer Methodist church. The three victims were mourned by families including parents grandparents and siblings.
Birth notices from February 22 to 25 list families in Frederick area. Newborns include Raylene Annette Ferguson daughter of Charles and Helen Ferguson Sykesville. Lee Etta Marie Kern daughter of Elwood and Wan da Kern Baltimore. James Edward Rippeon son of Roy and Mary Rippeon Thurmont. Wanda Christine Baker daughter of Roy and Shirley Baker Thurmont. a sixth child for Chalmer Chaudier Route 2 Middletown a son. Kevin Lee Horst son of Aaron and Gloria Horst Route 7 Frederick.
Residents from Knoxville to Frederick report illnesses and care events. Measles confinement for Nancy Louise Gibbons, several residents admitted for medical treatment, surgeries planned, and recoveries at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Braddock Heights facility.
The Air Force postponed indefinitely the Discoverer I launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base California. The two stage rocket nearly launched twice on Wednesday but countdowns were halted for undisclosed technical reasons.
Barbara Buckingham of Westminster and Bernard Ausherman of Detour wed at Grace Lutheran Church Westminster on February 15 with Rev Wr Elwood Ss. Falkenstein officiating. Barbara Jane Woodfield married William L. Reed at Upper Seneca Baptist Church Cedar Grove on February 1 with Rev. Charles Adams conducting. Gloria Jean Woodfield served as maid of honor and Gilbert Ray Hash as best man. Patricia Poole played organ, Grace Woodfield sang, and a buffet reception followed at the bride’s home.
Susan Tigertt named social chairman for the coming year at Allegheny College Meadville Pa. She is a sophomore English major, daughter of Col and Mrs W J Tigertt of Fort Detrick. Other notes include visits and birthdays from local residents and a 50 year B&O service tribute to Walter Crowl Brunswick. Airman Charles E Moser, son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Moser, arrived at Altus AFB Okla. to join the 11th Bombardment Wing. Joseph H Garney of Monrovia won angling recognition in the 24th Annual Metropolitan Miami Fishing Tournament via three grouper.
Dr. E. A. Dettbarn a Walkersville Lion candidate for District Governor will attend the March 2 meeting of the New Market Lions at Mealey's Hotel in New Market. Forest Ranger Donald Kendal presented a film There Comes A Tomorrow from the USDA Forest Service followed by a talk on his work. Howard Sullivan was guest speaker at the next meeting and a Light Committee report was given.
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