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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1958
Page
2
In Frederick Maryland a 1958 era column reflects on indoctrination and postwar loyalty in the community. It recalls Korea’s impact, prisoner collaboration rates, and the need for broader American civic education beyond military indoctrination. It notes local club meetings and youth group activities amid the era’s political climate.
A collage of anniversaries and biographical notes on American figures. Mentions Francis Spinner, John C. Fremont, Stonewall Jackson, Nelson Morris, Helen M. Gardener, Carveth Wells, Margaret Breal, and others with birth and death dates, careers, and brief historical references. Includes scattered lines on events like Sullivan Law, embargoes, and wartime actions.
Fifty years back from The News dated January 21 1908 reports on the Bith Anniversary Service of the Young Man's Bible Society in Frederick County at Evangelical Reformed Church with Rev William E Grown delivering the sermon. It notes advertising by Rosur and Sons men and boys suits at 3.50 in a bankrupt sale. The Alexander Young Camp Confederate Veterans held an annual banquet at Marsh's restaurant in honor of Gen Robert E Lee's birthday. Capt Ignatius W Dorsey elected commencer to fill Dr F Thomas vacancy. Fitzhugh Lew Chapter UDC elected Miss Anna B Floyd president. Delegate Aaron Fr Anders to introduce a joint resolution in the Legislature urging reimbursement of the city for 200000 paid Gen Jubal Early during the Civil War. The Belles Lettres Literary Society debate at Frederick High School discussed freezing intervals to not less than 10 years with affirmative Schaffer, Immerman, negative Gradoskot and Storm. Judges ruled unanimously for the affirmative.
Unemployment benefits may not arrive here until early next month as state programs face delays. Yesterday brought the coldest weather in years with a low around zero and about half an inch of snow. Church groups sponsor Girl Scouts and church Bible class officers were named for the year. Committees formed for Red and Thin Divisions, social and publicity work, with leaders and members listed. Womans Society of Christian Service and Scouts activities noted with leaders named for Mt. Carmel group.
Local notices detail multiple hospital admissions and bed confinements across Frederick Memorial Hospital, Vindebona Convalescent and Hess Home, Roosevelt Building, and Church Home and Hospital in Baltimore. Names include Amang The Sick Mes, Waller Cl Parkin, Joe Wilts, Mary Dealings, Victor Your, William String, Gouwillesehin, and Cester Smith, with various dates in January and December. Conditions range from surgeries to improved health and convalescence.
Sunday births at Waynesboro Hospital honor parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Hosensteel Emmitsburg and Mr Benny Hell Woods plus Mr Robert Uwiard Bari reflect local family milestones. Wedding anniversaries, church gatherings, and social notes across West Pat, Brice, and Yellow Springs highlight community life with prayers, readings, and refreshments.
William Hurley new president welcomed 21 Buckeystown Home Makers Club members at Miss Catherine Thomas Jan 15 gathering. New member Mrs Richard Butter joined, Miss Marke Heckman guest. The group chose “America” for the month, discussed sewing projects like Mariu Hetler Dresses, and planned afghans gloves and art. Next meeting Feb 21 at Mrs William Hurley home.
A Baltimore harbor tunnel report describes a windshield shattering incident as a man on approach to the south entrance reportedly extended a hand and fire issued, with no penetration found by police. The event follows another motorist report of a fire-like sting near the same tunnel area. Various community notices accompany the report including a February 19 meeting of the Iljamsville Homemakers Club with a Maryland State Trooper on highway safety.
Robeson County grand jury indicts James Cole of Marion South Carolina and Klansman Garland Martin for inciting riot after Klan members clashed with Indians at Maxton. Bond recommended at 1000 dollars. Cole warned he may be arrested in South Carolina if he returns.
The Maryland Board of Natural Resources seeks an opinion from the attorney general on whether U S Army Engineers violate a 1955 law by not submitting dam plans. The board wants the Army to build a fish ladder at the Potomac dam near Injuel Falls, above Washington, to help fish pass.
Senator J Glenn Beall of Maryland joined the American Legion and veterans groups to oppose the planned closing of the Veterans Administration center in Hagerstown Maryland. The plan, issued December 12 but not public, would deactivate the center by February 14 leaving only the Baltimore regional office and Cumberland branch. Beall urged public hearings and protest rights for Western Maryland veterans, estimated at about 40 000. A VA official indicated the closing could be delayed to end of February as a review proceeded.
Emmitsburg district polio chairman Lumen Norris named. Homemakers elect officers for the coming year Rob ert Fitex president Paul Beale vice president and others listed. A State Policeman will discuss Highway Safety at a public February meeting. Car crash at Charles B Short home causes car damage. Twin birth announced at Waynesboro Hospital. Door to door March of Dimes canvass planned January 28 with VEW Auxiliary volunteers named. Marelas Dimes benefit dinner set for February 1 at VFW annex. Comedian Eu Wynn story noted.
The Fredrick News Post offers cash prizes for local news tips during January. Tips accepted weekdays 8 am to midnight, Saturdays 8 am to noon, Sundays 1 pm to midnight. Prizes range from 5 to 1 dollars, first tip taken wins. editors select best tips and publish winners. Phone Monument 2-177.
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