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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1959
Page
4
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The article questions Betsy Ross lore and Washington's coat of arms as the origin of the Stars and Stripes, noting Congress created the flag on June 14, 1777 and exploring Hopkinson's claim. It reflects on enduring symbolism of political freedom, while a Louisville dispatch reports John Laws, a North Carolina Highway Patrol sergeant, graduates as president of the Southern Police Institute class.
June 12 1600 column items recount the Girls High School class of year graduates listing Mary Brown Blanche Dash Amy Fahmey Ruth Gilbert Elsie Herwig Virgie Hummer Florence Legg Ada Martz Edith Miller Mildred Miller Mary Molesworth Glenna Rourahn Nannie Shankle Charlotte Sina Laurene Willard Elizabeth Worman Kate Zeigler The W F and G Railroad contemplates moving its office to the terminal on East Fourth Street with freight office and depot linked A Business Men's Association meeting at Masonic Temple discusses bringing natural gas to Frederick The Baltimore line would pass within six miles A note from J Lée Simmons says he is not a candidate for county treasurer or any Democratic ticket The Hagerstown loss to Frederick 168 at Athletic Park fourth defeat of the season Frederick had 14 hits four errors and led 40 early in the game
A June 13, 1933 recap notes a storm covering most of the county bringing nearly a third of an inch of rain, ending a drought that had persisted since May. The column lists seventeen city playground instructors for the summer, names include Geraldine Kreh and Beatrice Summers, and mentions Potomac Synod endorsing temperance education. Master Dickie Stup, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stup, West Patrick Street, recuperates from a tonsil and adenoid operation.
More than 900 people filled the Indian Spring County club in Montgomery County to honor Harry B. Shaw of Frederick, retiring chief engineer of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. Speakers praised his 27 years of service and pivotal role in area development, while chairmanship succession at the agency drew no final decision. Shaw will retire to his Braddock Heights home as a framed resolution and a color TV gift capped the tribute.
Delegates from Frederick four fire companies plan to attend the State Firemen’s convention in Ocean City. Independents will bring the old hose carriages for Friday’s parade. Delegates include Robert Whitmore Russell Rimehart Jr Richard Stup Richard Ste and others from Juniors Uniteds Citizens and Capt Yerl Forney. The convention runs Wednesday to Friday with a parade to end the meeting.
Baltimore report quotes William Hargadine Jr of the U S Labor Department saying businessmen may employ teenagers in many summer jobs without violating federal child labor laws. He notes 16 and 17 year olds can work in nonhazardous jobs, while ages 14 and 15 may do clerical and nonmanufacturing tasks, excluding mining and processing.
IPtenting conference note: tighter work hour rules for students while in session. Lucille G. Norman of Hood College will join others at the Conference for College Admission Officers and School Counselors at Penn State University June 18 and 19. In Maryland, Marvin E. Stewart, 65, of Waynesboro Pa., killed when his car veered off Maryland 35 near Hagerstown, hit a tree, died at Washington County Hospital.
Taneytown High School awarded diplomas to 37 members of the 2th graduating class in June in the high school auditorium. Principal ge Herring presented awards including Scholastic Award American Legion Medals and various activity, commercial, and perfect attendance honors. Notables include Patricia Lambert, Myra Lieb, Louis Michea, and Allen Baumgardner.
Frederick hosts a two day recreation workshop June 17 and 18 led by Foy Van Dolsen of the National Recreation Association. Van Dolsen, noted for demonstrations and dramatic leadership techniques, will guide recreation leaders with no fee for the session. Registrations run from 5 to 10 am Wednesday in the Frederick High School gym. Mrs Helma Hann Bowers invites all interested playground staff to join.
Miss Marilynn M. Kifer daughter of Mr and Mrs Davids Drexel Kifer Old Middletown road and Sgt Harry William Spade son of Mr and Mrs Earn Stanley Spade Middletown were married Friday evening at seven thirty in the Lutheran church Middletown Rev Ralph H Miller officiated. The church was lit by candles and decorated with white and red gladioli and baskets of white lilies. The gown featured chantilly lace over white satin with a chapel train. Bridesmaids and ushers included cousins Miss Sharon Martin Kiter Miss Sandra Louise Kiter and others. A reception followed and the couple planned to reside in Middletown. The groom is a Marine sergeant stationed in Washington.
Fort McHenry will host the first official display of the 49 star U S flag on July 4 at 12 01 a m The ceremony features Secretary of the Interior Fred A Seaton and National Park Service Director Conrad L Wirth with a replica 1814 flagstaff The Alaska star flag will be raised to end a reenactment of the 1814 bombardment The Marine Band under Lt Col Albert Shoepper performs and a fireworks display follows involving Navy vessels and Howitzer Co First Battalion Third Armored Cavalry Regiment
The Frederick County Historical Society will hold the season finale meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. Charles McC Mathias Jr. The president will preside and the event starts at 8 p.m. Also noted are Garden Club of Frederick officers elected at a luncheon, and various community notices including births and educational achievements.
Mr and Mrs James David Middleton of Mt Airy announce the marriage of their daughter Velma Magdalene Middleton to Harold Wade Jackson son of Mr and Mrs William A Jackson of Ridgeville The ceremony was held on June 8 at 8 30 p m at Calvary Baptist Church Ridgeville Rev Louie Broom officiated in the presence of immediate families The couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Damascus after returning
Mr. J. William Strine of Lewis Master Darryl D Shade and his parents Mr. and Mrs. John D. Shade report their son was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Friday after a sudden illness at home on East Fourth Street. His condition is reported satisfactory today.
The House voted yesterday to pass two bills raising wheat price supports and cutting acreage. Democratic yes votes included Marylanders Foler while Maryland Democrats Brewster Fallon Fridel Garmats Johnson Lankford voted no.
An AP report states a chartered plane crashed and burned Friday night in northwestern Ontario bush country, killing all eight aboard. Seven passengers are named as six Indians and a Hudson Bay Co clerk.
A brief weather note reports temperatures and precipitation through the past 24 hours ending at 3 a m. The report highlights current conditions and any rainfall or temperature changes observed in that period.
Miss Liberty Bell Joan Bergen a South Philadelphia High School teacher will tour governors and senators in 12 of the original states inviting them to Philadelphia July 4. She will wear a pale blue colonial dress as the 42 star flag is raised at Independence Hall during Freedom Week ceremonies.
William Thomas Rice of the Atlantic Coast Line Lester Colbert of Chrysler Mark Van Doren and Luis Alvarez among figures born in various places. Also notable births and historical anniversaries listed with dates from 1798 to 1958. Includes Ralph Edwards Robert Wood and other public figures. Horoscope notes predict literary talent and cautious optimism.
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