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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1958
Page
2
Community wire report notes the Associated Press content used for local news summaries. The item mentions Frederck post office and public records, detailing standard press association procedures and circulation notes.
Census figures reveal 3.6 percent of men earning $6,000+ annually are single while 18.4 percent of men under $2,000 are single, suggesting income influences marriage. New York couples require over $100 weekly income and $1,000 to $1,500 nest egg to wed, with brides working in early marriage. Sweden’s June elections saw reduced Communist campaigning in districts.
Fifty years ago in Frederick on July 14 1908 residents on East Third and East Seventh streets faced water shortages as Crystal Plate plant operations pumped from the mains. A west side West Third extension house lot for William Mullinix was staked while nearby Rockwell Terrace housing progressed for Cronise Staley Thomas Willard and Hedges. Local figures including Rudy and Gittinger-Schroeder were noted for injuries and misadventures. Frederick defeated Sykesville 4 2 in a cited umpire critique with remarks on aging umpire duties.
William G. Tifft, a former Elm Street School pupil around 1947, wrote of his future plans and ambitions. He earned a coector's degree in astrophysics from Caltech, plans to research at Mount Stromlo Observatory in Canberra, and recalls early telescope viewings at Hood College.
Patients discharged or admitted across multiple towns including Hagerstown Knoxville Midlothian Martinsburg Damascus Gettysburg Emmitsburg and Keymar. Names listed include Lee Mills Janice Bussard Fred Hoffman Nellie Overcash Elizabeth Beahm Donna Ruth Nell Fae and others with infant births and hospital transfers noted.
Among the sick Mr James Kelly of Frederick entered Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore for observation Friday. Sammy Green 9 son of Charles and Mrs Green West Seventh Street returned home from a Baltimore hospital after a tonsillectomy. Mrs James H Harris Sr of Braddock Heights was admitted Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday for treatment of a fractured hip. Miss Edith Grumbine Thurmont resident transferred to Abbott Nursing Home 7 East Fourth Street.
At the monthly Burgess and Commissioners meeting in Emmitsburg plans were laid to construct a direct avenue to Emmitsburg public and Mother Seton schools to protect children crossing town. A notable obituary noted the death of Ernest Helfenstein, a longtime local business figure, at 69. A federal pursuit involved deputies handcuffing a fugitive near Monocacy River after a chase from Georgetown Pike. The county court urged grand juries to convene, and amateur baseball details included National Little Leaguers playoff scheduling, All-Star practice at Robert B. Staley Memorial Stadium, and a committee of five managing board members. Freight train speeds averaged 19 miles per hour, with variable speeds due to switching. Baghdad radio reported Iraq closing borders, marking a major political shift with Nuri Said’s fall seen as a major Western setback in the Middle East. Faisal and Hussein united in May to front an Arab federation under Faisal.
Miss Patsy LaRue Shafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Shafer, and James Maurice Main, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jatco Main, were married at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Middletown. Rev. Albert R. Burkhardt officiated during a double ring ceremony at 7:50 PM. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with sabrina neckline and veil, carried white roses. the groom wore formal attire. Approximately 150 guests attended a reception in the church social room. The couple will reside in Middletown after a southern states honeymoon tour.
The Associated Press reports the national weather summary covering temperatures and precipitation for the 24 hours ending at a.m. EDT. Data details include regional highs and lows, rainfall totals, and notable weather patterns across the United States.
AP reports the Iraqi coup tests Baghdad Pact unity with Britain and allies as London warns Western influence may fade across the Arab world. King Faisal and Nuri Said head to Istanbul for Asian pact talks ahead of London summit on July 28 amid Lebanon and Cyprus tensions. In Iraq and Jordan, pro Western policy opposition grows while Arab tensions rise and Maritime friction with Syria appears. Fort Jackson assignment notes: Five Jesse L. Holland from Frederick, Md assigned to Co. C, 1st Brigade for basic infantry training.
Obituary notes from AP list prominent figures including the Sultan of Kedah and U S business and civic leaders. Entries cover the Sultan of Kedah sibling of Prime Minister Tungku Abdul Rahman, Col Frank Hyatt and others, with ages and brief career highlights.
Hal Boyle riffs on gout as an aristocratic fate and the absurd idea of curing world peace by banishing it, noting its hereditary roots and social echoes. The piece shifts to Panama City where a secretive visitor, tied to Canal Zone politics, meets President De la Guardia to discuss sovereignty and mineral rights amid U S Panama tensions.
Washington AP reports Bernard Goldfine and his publicity team claimed the hotel room bugging and aide firing reveal a deliberate undercover operation. Baron I Skhacklette, a former House investigator, says he planted a microphone at the door of Goldfine's aides room amid accusations of overzealous conduct.
The Democrats in control of congressional committees are under odium linked to their staffs. The House subcommittee earns bad light and suspicion, giving Republicans room to call a smear against Adams. Democrats blame Shackliette and his "bug" for clouding issues that might help or hurt them in November and in 1960.
Senate considers a bill creating a federal aviation agency led by an administrator with full authority over airspace and air traffic rules for civil and military flights. Key issue is whether military bases and missile sites require administrator approval for construction and major changes. Monroney defends the plan as needed to end old authority divisions after jet collisions.
A staged itinerary moves through Panama Costa Rica Honduras and Guatemala as a U S fact finding mission aims to secure recognition for a vital waterway. The president’s brother accompanies the trip amid international diplomacy and regional tensions as Typhoon Winnie nears Formosa with deadly impact in the Philippines.
Cyprus declares a 24 hour curfew to curb mounting Greek Turkish violence. British governor Sir Hugh Foot orders residents to stay indoors except essential workers as security measures tighten. Communal attacks since June 8 reflect failure of earlier British plans.
Miss Robin Elaine Saville celebrated her 13th birthday with a Sunday picnic at Gwynn Oak Park Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs Elmer L Nave returned from a Southwest trip visiting their son in law and daughter in San Antonio and toured the Gulf Coast and Mexico. Pvt Donald H Cox has returned to base after a fifteen day furlough with his wife and parents at Walkersville. Mr R Rush Lewis will observe his 94th birthday Tuesday. Rev Dr and Mrs Franklin Haas and daughter visited here and attended Calvary Methodist services. Ivan B Colburn and Kiwanis party returned from Chicago Kiwanis Convention.
The Shah of Iran completed a world tour with a brief stop on the French Riviera before continuing to Istanbul and home.
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