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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1957
Page
3
A partial newspaper masthead from June 10, 1957 notes subscription rates and carrier details for a local publication. It lists prices for 1 month, 3 months, and yearly delivery, and mentions the Associated Press and local mailing terms.
Mary Cathaemalen Fawley daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph W Fawley Burkittsville and Charles K Cashour Jr Braddock Heights wed June 1 at Locust Valley Church of God. Rev John Gossert officiated a double ring ceremony. Guests included matron of honor Mrs Frances P Gaver and best man Duane Wardwell. The bride wore white nylon taffeta and pearls. The ceremony featured traditional wedding music and the benediction The Lord s Prayer. The day included floral decor of gladioli peonies ferns and candelabra and a flower girl and junior members from area families. There was also local sports coverage noting a Frederick loss to Adamstown 24-21 and college honors awarded to local graduates.
LLOYD C. CULLER was elected to his fifth term as mayor of Frederick defeating Republican Roy L. Leatherman in a tightly contested race with 3,500 voters. Louis E. Eichelberger was reappointed city register as GOP Edward P. Oden and Philip T. Kuhn joined the Board of Aldermen while Democrats Herbert Schroeder Roberta Grove and Charles Butcher were re elected. The county urged the state Roads Commission to inspect the overloaded Potomac bridge at Brunswick. Graduation exercises highlighted by 57 Walkersville and 17 Brunswick diplomas. Reg retention worries spurred by low voter turnout and name misreads. Wedding celebrations noted at a four tier cake reception for Mr. and Mrs. Cashour. Mrs Cashour employed with the State Roads Commission. Cashour a Frederick High School graduate now with the City Police.
The article describes a communal cookout with fried chicken and beef on open pits. It notes wheat and barley market quotes and explains pit heat from burned wood, likening it to modern charcoal grilling. Lions hosted a long fire from morning until noon for even cooking and served sizzling chicken with beans and slaw.
The article notes foreign aid survives without a major domestic lobby and endures across Republican and Democratic administrations. Since its postwar start it has grown alongside veterans benefits and debt interest, totaling over $60 billion in taxpayer money without strong political payoff.
Miss Mary Louise Young daughter of Mr and Mrs David E Young Middletown earned her Master of Arts in Education at Syracuse University commencement exercises last Monday. Her father and sister Mrs Barbara Pasike attended. Young returned home Tuesday accompanied by three college friends Barbara Conover Betsy Oehrle and Nancy Wells.
Glade Valley Lions Club hosted a 750 guest barbecue at Woodsboro Hall with 400 chickens cooked on a 20 foot pit. Ralph D. Zimmerman chaired the event and Lt Col John Dotson supervised the sauce making as members praised the turnout and unique outdoor cooking method.
The Associated Press reports at least ten people died in Maryland traffic crashes over the weekend, with thirty-three more injured in two major head on collisions near La Plata and Charles County. Names include Ralph Brooks of Greensboro and two Air Force men in a U.S. 301 crash near Spring Hill. Another fatal crash occurred on Maryland 5 near Waldorf killing Mrs. Margaret McManus. multiple relatives are injured. A will and estate actions are noted for Oliver T. Pearce and the Stone family.
Hood College awarded honorary Doctorates to two outstanding women at its 64th commencement. Dr. Truxal introduced Aliss Jane Betterly, Hood alumna, and Agnes E. Meyer, Barnard graduate and activist, praising their public service and dedication to democracy. The graduates included a message noting Betterly’s Red Cross work and Meyer’s leadership on her alma mater’s board.
The News Chronicle reports Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will visit the United States for six days in October to attend Jamestown Virginia's 350th anniversary celebration on Oct 11 before a three day Washington visit as guests of President Eisenhower. The trip may include a flight to San Francisco or Chicago and ends Oct 21.
William N. Roelke of near Knoxville and Miss A Laveria Tritappe of Brunswick wed June 2 at 3 pm in a Jefferson area home ceremony led by Rev. John Bowlus. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Roelke, works for the B and O Railroad and farms. They will reside in Brunswick.
The Fidelis Bible Class met June 5 in Grace Reformed church. Mrs. Mary Fout presided in the president’s absence. eleven members answered roll call and a free will offering was taken. Final plans were made for a rummage sale on June 14 at 9 am led by Mrs. Irma Green. A covered dish supper for June 25 at 6:30 celebrated the class’s 12th anniversary with birthdays noted for Eve ry Nail Lydia Starr Mars Catherine Dorsey and Pauline Burns. The next meeting is July 3 at Mrs Leona Wachter’s home with Mrs Helen Cordell as co host. The Mizpah benediction ended the session. Two Egyptian diplomats expelled from Jordan on security charges were reported.
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