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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1959
Page
2
A compact note from the Frederick Frederick Daily News dated January 23, 1858 highlights press republication notices. The snippet references Associated Press style and republication guidelines.
Mid year examinations set for January 2 to 29 at Taneytown High. Principal Frank Wargny spoke at a Clyde F. Hesson Chapter FIA luncheon. Taneytown High's science teacher elected to Carroll County Teachers' Association Credit Union board. Queen candidates named for St Valentine’s Dance. The Hop planned for February 14 in the high school auditorium. Maryland All State Band participant Patricia Lambert to perform February 19 at Westminster High. Flute clinic attendees Sonia Nottinger Carol Remaburg Anita Jester at University of Maryland January 13. March of Dimes drive closes January 16 at THS. FHA led by Mrs. Mary Copenhauer. Future Nurses Association candy sale January 21. Taneytown High alumnae gathering January 27. Braddock Lutheran Church elects officers January 11. Magistrates Association banquet and officer installation January 31 at Lord Baltimore Hotel Baltimore.
Frederick suffers gale damage with 72 mph winds felling 40 to 70 poles and highway closures. Police investigate systematic looting at East Patrick street filling stations after an officer finds an open floor. Rockville High School edges Frederick High 16 to 14 in Montgomery County. Twenty two hundred baby chicks from the Maryland Chick Hatchery aboard the Cavalier airliner forced down in North Atlantic waters.
A fragmentary item questions the outcome of a recent election and notes names such as Lawrence, Renata, Dex Maities, and David. The unclear OCR hints at political inquiry and a focus on what to do next.
A wartime era style analysis notes that the 1960 Republican nomination may hinge on Eisenhower's record and the party's unity. Rockefeller and Nixon are evaluated as potential nominees with focus on conservatives vs liberals, economic trends, and the impact on Democratic prospects led by Stevenson. The piece argues outcomes depend on the administration's last year and congressional alignment.
A rambling portrait of newspaper workers, editors, and readers, contrasting old time craft with modern trends. It laments the fading newspaper culture, recalls editors and printers, and notes the social life around the editorial room and the changing profession.
Fort Detrick announces Red Cross first aid course under the All-Service Training Program begins February 17 taught by Alan Miller with 26 hours of instruction. The first class accommodates 20. spring offerings planned. Other items cover Lt Col Crethaus on installation management, education for enlisted men, election of Dr Dale Jenkins as Braddock Heights Community president, staff tributes to John E. Thompson, and local club activities, arrivals, departures, exhibits, teen-age events, and intramural basketball results.
The National Safety Council cites lower mileage deaths in 1957 despite more cars and miles driven, noting fewer collisions with trains bicycles and pedestrians. Rural road deaths rose, while urban crashes fell, reflecting shifting driver attitudes and ongoing safety campaigns from law enforcement and public education.
Thornton M. Pratt of McMurray and Sirest Frederick, Maryland respond to Mr. Stallings and a prior letter about old values, health, and freedom. The writer urges reflection on standards, government role, press responsibility, and the pace of modern life while defending simple living and civic duty.
The Frederick High School rifle team opened its season in the armory with D Johnson elected captain and S Hersperger manager. Top scores included Hendrickson 39, Hargett 33, Wolfe 35, Hersperger 34, Johnson 30, Diven 29, Kennedy 28, Thomas 23, Hendrickson 22.
Doris Main faces a correction over an error in her present position. Dr. Bert Tanner and John C. Malinowski visited a Bird Banding station at Washington Crossing Park. Pete Demchak reported many juncos and chickadees near Braddock Heights. George and Mrs. McBride celebrate 13th wedding anniversary. Chuck Harp traveled from Battle Creek to visit relatives here. Captain T. J. Kerr and First Lieutenant D. D. Wingfield sworn into the Regular Army last week. Shirley Brandt hosted a farewell luncheon at Chatta-Box. Employees of the physical detection branch held a farewell for E. Q O Powell and Dr. Keith Norris of the United Kingdom. Ruth Saylor took a two week vacation to Florida and Jamaica. Joseph Schwimer to return to desk Monday. Fort Detrick Soy Scout paper drive ends next week. Support the scouts by donating old vapers.
Listing of notable anniversaries and birthdays including Joseph Hewes Edenton N C signer of the Declaration born Kingston N J died 1779 Joshua Quincy Boston patriot leader Richard Alsop Hartford Wits Stephen B Quackenbush Navy admiral Frank Shuman inventor George McManus cartoonist historic events and birthdays of Potter Stewart Frank Carlson others with brief notes on recent obituaries and related notices
Henry R. Shoemaker told about 30 top farmers and others at the Francis Scott Key Hotel that agricultural surpluses are a secret weapon and government support must continue for years. He warned that only in emergencies such as war are farmers prosperous and noted the rise in costs while incomes declined.
The Treasury announced it sold the two billionth Series E United States Savings Bond Thursday. The monthly report shows 2,003,921,000 of the baby bonds have been sold since May 1941 when President Roosevelt started the program.
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