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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1957
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes from a Frederick Maine newspaper dated Friday June 7 include stray phrases about an established publisher and a spearing posse. The text is garbled with unrelated numbers and postal info, offering no clear events or persons to identify.
The article discusses calls in the United States to ease the embargo on Red China as Britain may lift its trade restrictions and France could follow. It notes low Soviet influence after Hungarian revolts, debates over recognition of Red China, and pressure from public opinion for a firmer stance, while mentioning missing American servicemen from the Korean War. It also lists Brownie and Girl Scout troop members connected to the piece and ends with a brief note on storm movement patterns.
Eighteen Brownies from Troop No 40 received their Fly Up wings during a Tuesday 4 pm ceremony at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Rev Carroll L Boyer administered the oaths as Mrs Henry Eigelsbach, troop president, pinned the wings. The group, led by Mrs W Glen Enholz with assistant Mrs Alex, meets weekly at the church and recently visited Annapolis meeting Gov Theodore McKeldin who gave each girl a blue pencil and a State House picture.
A column recalls a meeting of the Board of School Commissioners raising high school principals’ salaries by five to ten dollars monthly depending on attendance, effective September 1. It notes sex separation in colored schools, with North Frederick for boys and South Frederick for girls. The Mayor and Aldermen plan a brick market house. Paving petitions on West Third Street and Middle Alley are received but not acted on. A baseball game features Captain Markey of Company A.
Twenty Years Ago items from The Columns Of The News report commissions and political incidents. Frederick attorney and fraternalist Reno S Harp named to the State Industrial Accident Commission by Governor Nice. Roy L Leatherman’s mayoral campaign mishap. Sgt D R Peterson departs Frederick to organize Oklahoma Police. Confederate Memorial Day services at Mt Olivet Cemetery with John Wood speaking. Budget note discusses foreign aid funded by surplus farm product sales to support dollars and mutual security, referencing Congress and currency strategies. Exchange Prisoner Henry Laurens noted as a prisoner exchange for Lord Cornwallis.
The correspondent identifies roughly four billion dollars in foreign counterpart funds from farm surpluses, potentially for defense aid and security under Eisenhower. He notes 21 percent enters the federal budget, 79 percent remains unrecorded, and Congress may authorize disposal abroad. Agreements cover 30 countries and 87 programs with billions in commodities sold abroad.
A long column blends memories and community praise as Frederick County celebrated the Frederick School for Crippled Children graduate Robert Atkinson and saluted dedicated staff led by Mrs. Ruby Rice and Miss Doris Dorsey. It also notes local families coping with health and achievement, and a light comic about fortune cookies.
The Leaders' Bible Class of Calvary Methodist Church will observe Fort Detrick Day at 3:50 AM with a program titled Reconciled to God and Man led by Ray Watkins. Dr. Noel G. Gross will give the prayer and John N. Ports will read the lesson. Miss Joyce Crouse will sing and Rodney E. Willard will present the lesson. The Fort Detrick Ladies Club hosts a French sidewalk art themed dance at 7 PM on June 15 at the Officers' Open Mess with a decor of paintings. The club will elect new board members on June 20 with named hostesses and extensions. Fort Detrick athletic teams gain praise in the Middle Atlantic Inter Service Conference. baseball, led by Lt Steve Toth and Pvt Chick Davis, posts a 4-1 record with notable wins and a game against Bolling AFB on June 20. The tennis team, under Master Specialist Emil Johnson, remains undefeated and set to face Patuxent Naval Air Station and Fort Myer. Social events include a Secretary’s annual dinner, a Statistics Branch picnic and a birthday party for Major Alice Clark. Bridge winners are announced with P. G. Pearson’s team first. New civilian and military arrivals welcome, with several transfers listed. Farewells noted for several civilians and soldiers, including reassignment and retirement plans. Softball standings show the Assessors leading, followed by the Vandals, Decon Dukes, Bugs, Wasps, Manglers, Years, and First Detachment. Various local anecdotes report hospital visits, travel, birthdays, and academic achievements including Hugh B. Tresselt earning a PhD from Georgetown.
National budget talk contrasts with action as Congress stalls on a blueprint for savings of up to five billion annually and beyond. Proposals to modernize the budget system, dispose of surplus property, centralize civilian procurement, and cut federal competition face inaction, despite potential gains.
In Hagerstown on June 6, Judge D K McLaughlin limited nighttime excavation by Lorain Construction Co Eastern Contractors Inc and Wright Construction Co to 10 30 p m to 6 30 a m near Ralph Newkirk’s home The order aims to reduce noise and dust while maintaining court jurisdiction until compliance is shown The Newkirks sought a full injunction against bypass work citing home damage health and value concerns Also in Miami Beach Gil Turner released after boxing bout injuries deemed not a brain concussion and to seek medical follow up in Philadelphia
The Frederick News-Post will pay cash prizes for local news tips during June. Tips accepted weekdays 7 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays 8 a.m. to moon, Sundays 4 p.m. to midnight. Prizes: $5 for first, $3 second, $2 third, $1 each for next five stories. First caller wins. Editors will select best tips and publish a prize list. Phone tips to Gazement 2117.
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