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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1959
Page
4
Baltimore Transit Co reports a net income of 456 349 for the first half of the year up from 1958 with snow storms blamed for earlier low results. Passenger counts declined while expenses rose, reflecting weather and service challenges.
A column mixes humorous and reflective items with funeral notices for Paul Arthur and other locals. It recounts editor anecdotes, community ties, and brief society snippets from Frederick area publications and the Ford Times, while listing pallbearers and cemetery interments.
The House Judiciary Committee backed a provision to make hate bombing a federal offense if done across state lines. The measure would cover assaults on private homes, churches, synagogues, and educational or religious facilities. The emphasis is on prosecuting cross state line attacks that target public or private buildings or vehicles.
Icebergs defy radar near the United States Coast Guard operations with 1410 treacherous blocks reported near 500 icebergs south of the Forty-E adelphia parallel. An emergency southern lane opened to reroute ships as crews confront deadly ice packs and the peril they pose to vessels at sea.
A fragment notes a top health issue for Americans, described as the number one problem. It mentions a target age group of 46 to 60 and references excess weight, drugs, and habits, though the text is fragmented and unclear.
A letter argues idle brains breed mischief and questions if school vacations are too long. The writer urges states counties and cities to offer work for idle youths and entrust them with responsibility. A reader recounts a business trip to Salt Lake City and impressions upon returning.
The AP notes Australia discusses uranium development for atomic power. The Japanese government says it expects to have an atomic power station in 1963.
Fragmented column notes mention Frederick, central nation, July date unclear, and individuals Frank Herring Meredith Staub Ernest Vand? Isaac Weinberg. Names appear with little context. readable bits show social notes and local names without clear events.
Emily Nelson Mauls Smith widow of John Francis Smith died this morning at her home on North Court Street. Mrs Dwight McCain and Mrs to Hancock for Maryland State Horticultural Society meeting at Dillon orchard near Hancock. Work under way on final link of improved highway from Shookstown road to Gambrill State Park per J Elmer Shultz CCC camp superintendent.
Aviation Cadet Ronald A. Friese son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert T Friese of Frederick Maryland has been assigned to Bainbridge Air Base Georgia for pilot training after graduating from the USAF Pre-Flight School He is a Frederick High School graduate who attended Oklahoma State University.
The funeral of Albert M. Scotty Scott who died suddenly Monday at his home 514 Fairview Avenue was held Thursday at 2 pm from the funeral home 3201 North Market Street with Rev W Merval Weaver officiating. Casket bearers were Silance Edward Farnsworth Wel yer Larkin Arthur Scheuttinger Alton C Whitmore and Paul Carmack. Interment followed in Mount Olivet cemetery. R E Dailey and Son, funeral directors.
Mrs Viola D Kobler remains at the Finchester Hal FHA office this week to coordinate records for six Maryland counties recently consolidated under Supervisor H Bryce Hopkins in the Frederick office. She has long trained Frederick personnel and audited local FHA records. She will transfer to the Foreign Agricultural Service after this visit.
Fort Detrick offices report civilian and military staff donated 3760.71 dollars to the 1999 Federal Service Health Campaign. Funds supported nine health groups including the American Cancer Society and National Multiple Sclerosis Society. training and recognition events accompanied the giving.
A group of 12 and 13 year old gifted eighth and ninth graders from Montgomery County schools spoke frankly to 63 Montgomery County teachers at North Bethesda Junior High School. The panel, sponsored by the University of Maryland and the school system, urged teachers to move beyond straight facts monologues and dull reviews.
Obituaries list Mrs Lula May Fitez of Emmitsburg aged 67 with husband Earl R. Fitez and seven children, along with extensive family in Baltimore and nearby towns. Funeral plans set for Emmitsburg with services at Wilson Funeral Home and Mt View Cemetery. Also noted are memorials for Milton Swartz of Valley Pike Virginia, Mrs Nellie de Vailey, Mrs Jertie Funk, and others with burial and service details.
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