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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1959
Page
4
The Fres enc размещ newspaper issue from July 27 1959 notes pricing for subscriptions and carrier rates. It lists office address 36 North Court St Phore MO and mentions Associated Press membership and republication rights.
Reader letter from Mrs Helen Fritz of Market Street along with Quaker participants from Pennsylvania and beyond discusses fears and ethics related to Fort Detrick germ and toxin research. The writer stresses reverence for the divine in all workers and the personal moral struggle over engagement with the military facility.
Official figures indicate the economy grew at a rapid pace with three straight quarterly boosts totaling about 1.3 trillion dollars per year, a record run for the nation. Analysts caution a prolonged steel strike could curb output, but the trend emphasizes dynamic gains under minimal government controls.
The American Music Conference reports about 30 million amateur musicians in the United States doubling since a rule past two decades. Piano sales rise 32 percent in five months vs 1958. overall instrument markets boom with a projected 500 million dollars in sales this year. The Wall Street Journal cites over 30 000 U S orchestras, with symphony groups numbering 1340 and Fortune Magazine noting 42 major symphonies.
Fifty Years Ago items from The News dated July 27 1908 note surveyors lodging in Frederick on route to Baltimore near Adamstown. County Commissioners award iron bridge contract over Bennetts Creek Urbana district to a Chambersburg Pa firm for £922. Whitmore family visits judge George H Whitmore at Liberty Town. Court Street between Patrick and Church streets closed for water pipe repairs ahead of paving. Gas Company repairing main on that street.
Leah B. Allen urges public support for cornea donation and eye banks in a July 24 1989 letter. She cites former Secretary Douglas McKay as an inspiration and mentions the Eve-Bank for Light Restoration Inc offering information at 210 East 64 Street New York.
Among the sick Mr Aivie E Myers at Frederick Memorial Hospital remains a patient. Mrs Elizabeth Blank recovering at home in Red Springs after major surgery at University Hospital Baltimore. Mrs George Stupp of Braddock Heights injured Friday returns home after treatment. Mr Elmer Hood of East South Street returned home Friday after a surgical stay at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
The Frederick NYSE section lists bid and asked quotes from Alex Brown & Sons for various securities and commodities. Included are Edison and Potomac Edison instruments, Frederick Gas, Markem Rheinfeld, and the Fred Co Agricultural Society membership. The market segment also shows corn wheat and barley price figures and notes intended guidance for approximate sale or purchase ranges.
The July 27 1933 column covers hay fever relief pleas by Rev Dr Amos John Traver a drought comparison to 1939 Frederick area weather and water issues, a $50000 slum clearance housing project funded by the US Housing Authority, and a shift in Frederick high school principals with Leady moving to Emmitsburg, Devilbiss to Frederick, and Jones to Rageswick High.
Fidel Castro swept back into power amid a near million strong Havana demonstration. He vowed friendship with nations that respect Cuba while opposing those who exploit it, and he signaled continued popular support with large scale campesino participation and plans for further demonstrations.
A young Swedish actress May Britt aspires to international stardom in roles echoing Marlene Dietrich. She debuted in The Young Lions opposite Marlon Brando and earlier acted in Rome beside Loren and Lollobrigida, embracing sexy parts while shunning publicity about her measurements.
Long obituary column notes the deaths of E Geisbert Allen Eugene Geisbert of Yellow Springs at University Hospital Baltimore after a years long illness. Also recorded are Hubert C. Nicholson killed by lightning in Baltimore. Mrs Elia B. Rapp of Taneytown died in Washington. Rhoda J. Robinson Ward RN of Baltimore previously New Windsor. Robert Hugh Pete Simmons of Rocky Springs died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Chester B. Streett of RFD 7 died at a daughter's home in Baltimore. Norman Samuel Valentine of Pikeville died at home after a lingering illness. Funeral details list multiple survivors, funeral homes, and burial places.
Several brief notices of deaths and funerals across Howard and Frederick counties. Irvin Whitworth, 74, of Alexandria Virginia, and Adeline Fritz Valentine’s family details are listed, with services in Mt. Airy and Pikesville. Other items note guests from Braddock Heights, travels to Akron and Canal Zone postings, and nursing school transfers.
Mr and Mrs Guy Knot Jr Thurmont announce the birth of a daughter Friday in Warnesboro Hospital Waynesboro Pa. Mrs Robert C Thomas and children Karen Jennie Stephen of Wilmington NC have arrived to spend three weeks with Mrs Thomas' parents Mr and Mrs Walter K May West Patrick. Mrs Warren Fox daughter Miss Robin Fox Mrs Harry Tinney all of this city and Mrs Russell Lewis of Baltimore spent the weekend in Atlantic City NJ.
Mrs Clarence Crum announces the marriage of daughter Diane to John T Moxley son of Mr and Mrs Robert Moxley. The ceremony was July 10 at 2 30 PM at Providence Methodist Church Monrovia with Rev Leon Cage officiating. The couple will reside with the groom’s family after a wedding trip.
A hospital report lists recent releases from Annie Warner Hospital in Gettysburg and surrounding areas. Included are William Sparklin of Emmitsburg Emory Valentine Emmitts Mrs Raymond Sanders and infant son Emmitsburg and Mrs Charles Beard and infant daughter Union Bridge.
Paris AP reports the annual show features wasp waists, sculpted lines, and heavy spiral motifs on mohair and wool coats. Designers present belt tunics, barrel coats, and cape like sleeves with wide shoulders and bold necklines in colors from gray to bronze green.
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