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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1959
Page
15
An ode to home sewers detailing cramped spaces, frayed fabrics, and the perplexing world of patterns and terms. The piece humorously traces the struggle from selecting fabric to stitching final seams, noting the cost, chaos, and pride in a handmade garment.
Potomac Edison announces trial of a compact electric vehicle built by the Stinsen Aircraft Tool and Machine Co of San Diego. The Town About seats four, runs up to 80 miles on a charge, tops 55 to 69 mph, and costs about 2200 dollars with 175 extra for a charger.
In an unusual hearing Magistrate Byron W Thompson postponed a case against Robert E Mason charged by Trooper Douglas E Rogers with operating a vehicle without registration. Mason said the small homemade car and trailer were built for parades and powered by a 1 horsepower engine with a top speed around three mph. The magistrate will rule after considering a similar pending case. Stanley M Dade was found not guilty of speeding after an incident on Route 340 near Fenzayville where his car allegedly rammed Roger G Wiles who was turning left. Dade claimed about 25 mph and said he did not see the turn signal or brake lights on Wiles.
Ed Creagh notes Washington as a vibrant jazz hub with performers like Charlie Byrd Wild Bill Whelan and Booker Coleman at venues such as the Showboat Bayou and Charles Lounge. He contrasts DC nightlife with suburban myths and mentions rock n roll, hillbilly acts, burlesque, and a local automotive detail featuring Wilbur F. Sheffield and a defendant.
A 16 year old boy fled the National Training School for Boys in Washington and stole four cars in rapid succession. Deputy Horine caught Dennis McVeigh driving a car owned by Mrs. June Henson in Hagerstown after a chase, with two more cars abandoned in parking lots. He was held on auto larceny and escaping the training school. Also, thirty eight new drivers passed tests at the State Armory, Frederick.
A June 12 195? Frederick Maryland page lists numerous individuals with towns such as Kroxsville Brunswick New Market Monrovia and Middletown in a community notices run. Names include Joyce Carpenter Geraldine Huebner Gary Nelson Jean Smith Jean Cox Bobby Sexton Linda Alestre Thema Kine Joy Keller Ronald Zecher Ronald Wagerman Charles Brancenburg Thomas Luford Paris Arlene Carr Reva Smith Dorothy Wantz Robert Fravel Kenneth True Elizabeth Thurmo Marshall Hagerstown and Fred Reishard Marie Hubbard and mentions a statement from a church group favoring Red China.
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