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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1958
Page
2
Frederick Maryland July 2 1958 reports a guilty verdict in a wire theft case. The article notes legal action and mentions local authorities and court procedures. The fragmentary text confirms a crime outcome and ongoing judicial process in Frederick.
Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker Jr. heard eight defendants this morning with an overflow audience. Seven pleaded guilty to copper wire larceny and one pleaded not guilty but admitted involvement. All faced fines of 50 dollars or 36 days in jail for the Pennsylvania Railroad wire theft near Fountain Rock Walkersville.
Fifty years ago on July 21 1906 readers saw reports of utility line outages after a snowstorm with parts rebuilt. A man named Mundy was convicted for writing a $25 bad check to an auto dealer and jailed 30 days. Two county women were found guilty of drunkenness and jailed 30 days or fined. A disturbance case involved Mrs Essie Staub accusing two Marshall women of chasing a man and causing trouble, including breaking a screen door and windows. Robert D Lawson was convicted of operating on a revoked license and on expired tags, with jail time and fines. Lawson said he would drive his wife to the hospital amid license issues.
The report notes Jordanian fear and anger over rapid developments in Iraq and Lebanon, with King Hussein seen as in trouble despite aid from the United States and Britain. Observers fear renewed anti-British sentiment could trigger violence as events unfold in the region.
Dr Robert Valentine Smith a leading Frederick veterinary surgeon died at his Rockwell Terrace home at 68 Vernon L Rhoderick jailed 60 days for a prior offense with $100 costs Officer Bernard King filed the charge Shoemaker noted a prior conviction Arthur Haller RFD 6 received a 3 day suspended sentence for intoxication on South Court street with Officer Mutchmer filing the charge Haller last appeared in court two years ago earning another suspended sentence.
Local society items include Mr and Mrs Earl Feener of New York visiting Thurmont, Joyce Mae Biggs celebrated at VFW Club, and several residents traveling to or from Frederick and surrounding areas. Decrees signed granting two divorces, plus arrests for intoxication and warrants for assault and battery among Frederick residents.
Quotations and asked prices from Alex Brown & Sons, a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange, indicate approximate ranges within which certain securities could have been sold or bought at the end of the period. The compilation reflects the market activity and guidance for investors seeking price ranges.
Births for July 16 to July 18 include six families from Frederick area. Francis Schwartz of Route 1 Union Bridge welcomes fifth child, third son Stephen Daniel, with mother Jewel Garner of North Carolina. Robert Young of 7122 North Market Street reports second daughter Barbara Ann. mother Shirley Bowers from Frederick. James McClellan of 215 Rockwell Terrace greets sixth child fourth daughter Terry Ellen. mother Betty Marendt of Frederick. Richard Grimes of Thurmont welcomed third daughter Susan Viola. mother Shirley Jackson of Thurmont. James Dickerson of Boyds Route 1 reports third child first son Robert Arthur. mother Betty Fraley of Rockville. Clarence Craver of Route 1 Thurmont reports first child a son Ronald Lee. mother Armatha Staley of Mountaindale. Orely Bourland Dr Walkersville reports fourth child second daughter Andrea Jean. mother Margaret Smith of Frederick. Maynard Shelton of Walkersville reports third child second son James Vince. mother Thelma Orrison of Walkersville. John W Riggs Route 3 reports first child a son John William. mother Caroline Wolfe of Myersville. William Joyner of Sykesville reports first child a son William. mother Louise Parker of Sykesville.
The 23rd annual meeting of the Apple Promotion Group in Martinsburg named Fred Matson as president of Annala chian Apple Service Inc noted as the four-state fruit belt agency covering Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. John B Caspar Hancock III became vice president Malcolm M Brown Martinsburg was named treasurer and Carroll R Miller Martinsburg secretary manager. Board members include John P Caspar Hancock W Lee Allen Edwin T McNutt Darlington Russell N Flanin Thurmont Raymond Gardener Smithsburg Lloyd Balderson Colora.
City playgrounds plan a week of events for Ace Pilot Lee Week with a Joseph E. Lee birthday observance. Programs include story hours, rhythm bands, midget softball, teen basketball and dances, folk dancing, games, and special tours across parks like Maryland, Baker, Harmon, Rosedale, and Staley Park, plus a 6:30 p.m. open house for officials and a Friday night teen softball tournament kickoff. The Music Lady will appear at multiple parks for rhythm bands and story sessions.
The Carroll County Board of Education approved staffing, building, and supply plans for 1958-59. It authorized hiring clerical staff, approved occupancy plans for Westminster Junior High, and set budgets for new buildings and equipment. The Civitan Club honored members and contributed to teacher training for handicapped students.
A&P Market employee $91 tick street worker underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. James Trout of Walkersville remains in satisfactory condition after medical treatment. Harry L Amherser on observation at Frederick Memorial. Hazel R Kepler admitted for rest and treatment at Three Pines Nursing Home Military Road. Jerry Lawson aged 10 had tonsils and adenoids removed at Frederick Memorial. Washington County Hospital discharged Michael W Anders Frederick Linda L Hartsock Middletown Mabel E Hoover Frederick Harold E Myers Knorvilla.
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