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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1957
Page
3
Roger W Babson argues after organization that Congress should rely on professional clerks and focus on policies. He says lawyers frame cases and a two party system forces compromise, noting 90 percent of legislation is economic covering agriculture manufacturing business and pensions.
The Frederick Maryland newspaper dated January 3 1957 notes standard publication details and subscription rates while referencing the Associated Press and a masthead style. The text presents printing and distribution boilerplate with no clear local event.
Maryland news notes a proposed prohibition on Haul seining for rock in the Susquehanna river mouth, plus a new Michigan driver education requirement for under age 15. The column rows political caucus moves in Somerset and a Suez context discussion mix in with local civic items.
The column argues Suez renegotiations should be handled by an international and impartial lawyer chosen by all parties and backed by World Court approval. It stresses contracts must remain sacred while inviting broad, fair arbitration to resolve disputes amid oil industry renegotiations. Mr and Mrs Edward A Smith return from Germany and discuss postwar roles as Congress weighs inviting Marshal Tito and supporting Hungarians opposed to Russian control.
Four Frederick High School students scored above the 88th percentile in English and Social Studies while four topped in quantitative science and math for national Merit Scholarship screening. A total of 38 Frederick students took the tests, with 31 ranking above the 50th percentile, as Supervisor Duval W. Sweadner announced after exams across the country.
The Leaders Bible Class of Calgary Methodist Church installed officers led by Rev. E William Hall on Sunday. Officers include President George B Lockard Vice President Nelson K Bohn Secretary Roy Cassell Assistant Secretary Paul W Smith Treasurer Ray W Watkins Assistant Treasurer Bruce L OHara Librarian John E Fogle Assistant Librarian John H House. A full slate of committee chairs followed with names across Blue and Red Divisions Devotional Reception Missionary Social Music and other panels.
Side Glances lists officers including President Pharis Witmer Sr and secretary Thomas Zurgable, notes Vigilant Hose Co. extinguished a field fire on Gettysburg Road with no damage, and records visits by Baltimore residents and social events. Also covers church committee roles, New Year celebrations, and a Beta Sigma Phi sorority meeting with a planned layette donation and an astronomy study event at Hood College Observatory.
Pittsburgh Kansas January 7. William B Luff flunked his drive during a license examination. Time of day depends on positions of time zones and date lines. Duff keeper of the chain of the Lost Battalion was asked many questions. Cheri Ami received the French Croix de Guerre after delivering a message 25 miles in 30 minutes.
A compressed boxing brief from AP notes results and notable bouts. Johnny Busso and Curtis Bruce recorded decisions in Providence and Newark respectively, with tweaks of minor defeats for two major party nominees repeating for a third nomination. Eddie Demars faced a third defeat at Holyoke while Ted Don and others were mentioned in passing. Rev. Julian A. Tavenner to speak at the occasion.
Emmitsburg judges select winners in the Christmas decorating contest. Donald Stoner and Edward Smith Sr. win top residential prizes while the American Legion Home, Vigilant Hose Company Fire Halls, and Green's Pastry claim commercial honors. Prizes total 12.50 for first, 7.50 for second, and 5 for third with numerous honorable mentions.
The New Market Grange will hold its regular bi monthly meeting Wednesday at 8 p m. The New Market Boy Scouts Troop 658 under E C Hemby will present the program.
Fredericktown Savings Institution board awards bank building contract to David M. Andrews and Co of Baltimore for about 50000 dollars. Men’s Total Abstinence League holds meeting at W. W. Pickett’s home with officers elected. E Joshua Zimmermann dies suddenly at 75 on Braddock Pike, double funeral planned. Clover Leaf Literary Society discusses secession, judges’ decision noted.
The Board of Aldermen gave tentative approval to a WPA project for the stadia at McCurdy Field after its purchase by the city. School Superintendent Eugene W Van urged rapid action for a second new school building as federal aid chances rise. Frederick Lodge of Pertee-Tan conferred the degree on a class at a special meeting.
Pvt Carroll N Fraley spent a 14 day leave with wife Ce celia Stambaugh Fraley and parents in Thurmont before returning to Ft Jackson DC on Sunday Morris Favorite son of Cyrus Favorite of Thurmont is home on 14 days leave Serving with the Navy he will leave Friday Miss Elen R Stottlemyer Woodsboro has earned a nursing diploma and is now a graduate practical nurse Pvt Larrie R Welsh has returned to Fort Lee Va after holidays with his parents and will study eight weeks and go to Germany for duty Luther H Hetterly of Chicago spent holidays with his Thurmont in laws Mr and Mrs Harry O Miller Mr and Mrs Wm Russell Green of Thurmont left for a west coast trip Mrs A J Williar spent holidays with Air and Mrs L K Thompson and returned to Thurmont with the Thompsons also visiting Mrs Thompson Mrs Margaret Thompson Thurmont spent holidays in El mira N J with Mr and Mrs T K Cassell Blanche S Eyler Thurmont spent a week in East Orange N J with her sister Mrs Walters
Clothing leaders from Adams to Walkersville join a county training school led by Miss Lavinia Hilbert and Miss Lettrice Fehr to learn pattern sizing changes and materials for intermediate sewing. Classes held at leaders’ homes or community buildings with registration open to non members. last year’s beginners class produced about 200 garments and ended with a Calvary Methodist fashion show.
Orrtanna youth Nancy Lee Singley announced engagement to Edger Lee Lewis of Thurmont with Nancy a Gettysburg High School student. Lewis works at his father’s Thurmont service station. A second Thurmont couple, Stargaret Elizabeth Wassler and Robert Mason Wetzel, announce their engagement with no wedding date set.
The Frederick district electrical training meeting for 4H Boys’ Club leaders runs today from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at the Agricultural Extension Offices on Old Church Street School. Luncheon is at 11 45 a.m. by Maryland Utilities Association. Morning speakers include Robert Stansfield Sr Kenneth Shiffler and Al Krejrateh with a Lamps In The Home and On The Farm demonstration by George Jullan of Potomac Edison.
The Frederick News-Post will pay cash prizes in January for tips on local news. Tips accepted weekdays 6 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday 4 p.m. to midnight. Prizes: $5 first, $3 second, $2 third, and $1 for next five stories. Only the first tip on a story counts.
Sion opened with a workshop titled Motors Wires Grounds Switches And Polleys directed by Mullan and Krewaich. After the 1 hour 45 minute session the district electrical training meeting featured Sherard Wilson on Keeping Electrical Records with Charles Black illustrating. The program closed with Shiffler and Stansfield demonstrating how to tie an underwriter’s knot into a plug connection to ensure the plug disconnects if the wire is pulled.
Among the sick residents, Mrs. Earl C. Funk is a surgical patient in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. Charles Troupe, 209 East Fourth Street, is also in satisfactory condition after surgery. Mrs. W. Osborne Schade, Old Braddock, remains a satisfactory medical patient at the same hospital. Windsor Yingling has returned home after major surgery. Mr. G Chester Stull of Mountaindale is a patient with satisfactory condition after surgery. Mr. Lloyd C. Mackley was transferred from Thurmont to Frederick Memorial Hospital in an American Legion ambulance, reported as fairly good. Mrs. Charlies Fogle, Thurmont, was moved to Three Pines Nursing Home in Frederick by ambulance on December 31.
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