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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1959
Page
4
Economists estimate the steel strike costs about 500 million dollars per week in direct wages profits and freight losses plus 211 million in other costs. If the strike lasts three months or more, 37 percent of manufacturing depends on steel and the economy could suffer. A prolonged stoppage could erase recovery gains and invite heavy imports, harming the domestic steel industry long term.
The Atomic Energy Commission conducts a 12 month study on radiation effects using about 400 dogs, aiming to see if one could live to 15 years. Experts doubt the dogs will endure the exposure, but Dr. Dunham says one may reach 15, possibly hyperactive from radiation. A second item reports three Washington residents killed in a car crash near D C with another seriously injured.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Lene Belle Carter 51 at Springfield State Hospital after a three year illness. She leaves a daughter Eleanor Comer and siblings including Mrs Roger Zimmerman and Mrs Charles R Boore. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at the funeral home with interment at Frederick Memorial Park. M R Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
In the People’s Column D Baker pays tribute to firemen for halting the tannery blaze calling their work heroic and worthy of city gratitude. The General Committee lists Liberty pic arrangements with names including Sidney St John Sappington and James M Sappington. Ground has been broken for a W F and G R R terminal station on Fourth street as foundation works begin. A trip to the Pacific Coast is noted with a hazard escape reported during a flood crossing the Kansas river near Los Angeles.
Notice today by the United State District Court condemns 19.03 acres in Hauvers and Thurmont for Catoctin National Park. A Rotary field visit views Frederick High School under construction near Baker Park. Walter E Burall of New Market loses cattle in an eastbound truck collision. Paul E Little, 52, dies in Martinsburg, survived by wife Nancy and son Joseph. sister Helen Little of Hood College notes, long leukemia battle. Guy P Waters, 71, retired Middletown farmer, dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital. son of James K. Waters and Laura Leatherman Waters.
Funeral services in Frederick Memorial Hospital area for several residents including William Cornelius Feaga Roy Strawsbury and A Thurman Wright. Clergy at Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ Saint Matthew's Pleasant Valley and Taylorville Methodist Church officiated. Interments at Pleasant Hill Mt Olivet and Taylorville cemeteries with Masonic and church affiliations noted. Pallbearers named. details of survivors and funeral directors listed for each case.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev cancels his August visits to Sweden Denmark and Finland after Swedish press and political leaders push back. The Soviet foreign ministry cites an anti Soviet campaign as the reason. Oslo Oslo-based protests by opposition groups loom as Nordic nations reassess security.
The 24th annual summer school for church workers of the Lutheran Synod of Maryland is under way at Hood College with 190 enrollees, including about 13 from Frederick County. Rev Carroll L Boyer co directs the staff and Rev E Koontz Helwig is registrar. classes run two per day with a noon Saturday conference, worship services daily, and an evening fellowship program led by Rev J Calvin Moreland.
Eugene Wolfe 28 husband of Virginia May Elliott Wolfe of 202 Dill Avenue Frederick died at Bedford County Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in a turnpike truck crash early Thursday. He was a member of Citizens Fire Truck Company and survived by wife Mary Derr Wolfe mother, siblings, paternal grandparents, and a great aunt. Funeral services set with Rev. Robert F Woodward at 2 pm Wednesday at the funeral home, Mt Olivet Cemetery interment.
A teen aged winner collected top prizes in a local drawing offering gifts from Sears Roebuck Gaines Shoe Store Berger's Book Marts and national brands. Winners included Margaret Connors RFD 5 who won a $17.98 dress from New York Sample Shop and Joseph Wheeler of Brunswick who received a striking clock. Other prize recipients span West Seventh Street East Patrick Street and towns like Woodsboro Thurmont and Walkersville with merchandise such as clocks radios and furniture.
Readable fragments from a local sale listing items with names and addresses. Numerous customers and sellers appear including jewelry sets, lamps, tables, a camera outfit, pillows, dishes, and various household goods.
The Associated Press reports a wildfire in rural Oregon spread across 26 000 to 30 000 acres of grass and range in the southern part of the state. Fire dispatcher John C Hunt warned the blaze could reach Fremont National Forest if wind shifts continue. Lightning is suspected as the cause.
Among The Sick Mrs. Ralph G. Thomas of Adams town continues to improve following surgery last Tuesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Elizabeth Blank Rt 7 University Hospital Baltimore Friday morning. Her condition is unsatisfactory. R. Thomas Dutrow 120 East street has been sent to Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday morning for observation and treatment.
Mr and Mrs Russell Frushour and Mr and Mrs Henry Eaton and families of Lewistown spent the weekend in Ocean City. Mr and Mrs Meredith Bitzer of Baltimore are spending two weeks at their summer home on Reefs Mill Road.
Mr and Mrs Austin Hausler of Clifton announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Louise to Harry Lewis Witmer son of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Witmer Cliftor Miss Hausler will be a senior at Frederick High School Mr Witmer attended Frederick High and is employed by City Motors The engagement plans include a August wedding
Photo credit line lists George Campbell Dahl Drenning Woodsboro Sharon Fogle Thurmont Linda Hoover Thurmont Ronald Smith Walkersville Ronald Weintraub Frederick Gerald Mathews Liberty and Edgar Nicodemus Liberty.
Miss Anna Grace Barrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles L Barrick of Feagaville wed Duane Arthur Wendt son of Mrs Rob Johnson of Negaunee Michigan and the late Roy Wendt Rev J Calvin Moreland and Rev Eugene Young assisted ceremony at St Luke's Lutheran Church Feagaville. The bride wore white lace over taffeta with a long veil, carried white asters, and was attended by Elaine Himes who wore organdy with a mixed bouquet. Best man was Tie organist Mrs Mehri Rams gave a wedding recital before reception for about 125 guests at the Community Hall. The couple will honeymoon in Michigan then reside in Baltimore. The bride is a 1955 Frederick H School graduate and Towson State Teachers College alumna planning to teach in Baltimore County. the groom has army service and works for Central Pattern Corp in Baltimore while attending the University of Baltimore.
Quotations from Alex Brown & Sons list current bid and ask ranges for Frederick area securities. Notable items include Frederick Co Natl 80 24, Fredericktown Sa 14 8, Potomac Edison Pid 77 4, Potomac Edison Fid 54 96, Frederick Gas 120 22, 2344 Marken and Rietfeld 12 01, and Frederick Co Agricultural Society Life A Membership 2 00.
For 24 hours ending at 8 am, temperatures and precipitation roll through cities from Albany to Pall Mall. Reports show highs, lows, and rainfall in numerous locales, with conditions ranging from clear to rain. Pall Mall Kids split a county softball doubleheader with Burkittsville, 4-2 and 2-6. Johnson pitched the first game, Hagett won the second for Burkittsville.
Commissioners from Garrett Washington and Frederick counties study a proposed state wide levy under House Bill 795 now effective June 1. The bill imposes a $10 arrival tax on habitation trailers parked over 30 days, requires registration and an assessment plate, and offers a tax credit against county property taxes.
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