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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1958
Page
2
David Lawrence discusses the Macmillan visit in a column on page four of The News Frederick Maryland. The item notes committee actions and upcoming events with local and national political context. The piece reflects mid 1950s press style and includes standard Associated Press copyright and newspaper mailing statements.
Washington reports Prime Minister MacMillen's US visit marks progress toward aligning British and American plans for the cold war. Sherman Adams faces questions over hotel bill payments linked to Bernard Goldfine, highlighting concerns about judgment and political ties. Deeds filed show property transfers. Tawes postpones Ocean City speech due to family death. Lions Club motorcycle race committees named for Frederick Fairgrounds event.
A 1938 retrospective notes the Frederick Lodge of Perfection outing at Vindobona Breddock Heights with 1% members and guests, local fishing, hospital updates in Washington County and Hagerstown, plus political reflections on tariffs and reciprocal trade. It lists regional births, admissions, and discharges across Emmitsburg Thurmont Taneytown and nearby towns, with mentions of notable figures and locations.
In Orphans Court two wills are probated. Albert M. Ahalt of Middletown and his stepmother Elia C. Whiting of the city leave specific bequests. Ernest E. Ahalt is named executor with farm and dairy interests, and the remainder split among children. The Whiting will leaves a silver service to Florence Spriggs and Olivia Catherine Howard as tenants in common of 103 South Bentz Street. Will dates are February 26, 1953, and July 10, 1957.
Fifty Years Ago items note a baseball charity game between doctors and lawyers on the association grounds with pitchers Smith Maulsby Rohrback and Long Smith and Good men. A Miss Maud Creager stable burned destroying a runabout wagon and hay. Holstein eriesian Association of Frederick county formed electing McCardell Morsell and Markell to lead 80 head of cattle. A dog bite injured William Abrecht on the leg. the dog was killed. An excursion on the B and O Railroad carried 145 passengers to Washington and Baltimore.
A city colored man William E East was sentenced to 30 days in jail in Magistrate's court for intoxication within the city limits this morning. He was fined $50 or 30 days after the magistrate declined leniency. Elmer W. Perry also faced intoxication charges, receiving a suspended sentence of 30 days or $50 if he leaves town. Bruchey was found not guilty on a vehicle notice violation. Simeon received a $10 fine for reckless driving.
New York stock market mixed as gains in key stocks offset modest losses. Francis Meillan, famed rose grower, died Sunday in Antibes France at age 46. He had long guided his family business and was a notable figure in horticultural circles.
Weekend guests visit in Wilmington and Frederick while teachers and students prepare for summer programs. Audrey Pressler of Frederick to attend Indiana University Summer Institute for High School Biology. Lt Burras returns to Philadelphia. Leggett and Airy travel to Midwest City. Residents in Mt Airy and Frederick schedule trips to Quebec, Purdue, and National Thespian Society conference with Frederick Troupe 1277 members Osburn and Browning among attendees.
Stock quotations from Alex Brown & Sons with bid and asked prices for local securities. Also notes Hu Shih leaving Formosa to settle personal affairs in the United States and Chiang Kai-shek granting four months leave. Plus a $500 Lehigh University scholarship funded by Central Pennsylvania iron and steel scrap industry members. Congress meets at noon when in session.
The Conference of the Province of Washington opened Sunday at Hood College. It covers five states and the District of Columbia. Registration was the only business on Sunday with evening services and get acquainted periods. Rev Charles Philip Price of Virginia Theological Seminary leads the week long lectures on God the Prayer Book and You. About 300 clergy and laity attend. seminars and classes fill the mornings and afternoons. nightly services feature Rev Eugene Eager Wood.
Women's Society of Christian Service Cal gary Methodist Church plans a Christmas party June 25 from 12 30 to 2 30 p m to collect useful items and gifts for missionaries in Belgium Congo Southern Rhodesia India Japan and other distant posts. The event, held despite heat, aims to prepare aid for isolated mission fields.
June 1 ceremony for Miss Dean Davis Gardner daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis Gardner of Libertytown and James Purdum son of Mr. and Mrs. William Purdum of Clarksburg. Rev. E William Hall officiated. Bridal parties included Miss Beth Gardner as honor attendant and bridesmaids from Westminster Gaithersburg and Brunswick. Guests from Baltimore Mt Airy Frederick and surrounding towns attended, with reception at the home of the bride’s parents.
A fragment shows a character quipping that if her father had done the same, she would be the happiest woman alive. The line mixes sass with sharp familial critique, suggesting a playful yet pointed exchange amid a broader scene.
The bride wore a white embossed cotton dress with black braid trim and white accessories. Mr and Mrs Purdum now reside in a newly furnished apartment near Clarksburg where he farms with his father. A family dinner for both families was hosted May 25 by Mrs William Purdum. Ass Gardner honored at a May 24 kitchen shower hosted by Mrs Jack W Joy. A late supper followed.
Frederick area families announce newborns at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Jesse C Reed and Ellen Coll ins welcome Daniel Ray, third child, second son, born Wednesday in Marriottsville. Hildebrand couple announce Martian Ellsworth Jr born Thursday, Barbara Hill formerly, Washington DC. Bagley family at 813 North Market welcome Kathy Jane, first child. Teague couple welcome Melody June, fourth child, third daughter, born Thursday. Geraldine Scottins of North Carolina mother. Wilhide family at 1422 West Patrick street welcome Vicki Lynn, third child, second daughter, born Thursday. Ruth Fox formerly.
Adlai Stevenson arrived in London to begin a tour of European countries including the Soviet Union. He told reporters he hopes to visit Siberia for sightseeing, but jokes it might not be for keeps. In Elkins West Virginia two Colorado executives died when their single engine plane crashed on a mountain.
The Frederick News-Post invites readers to call in tips on local events. Tips are accepted on weekdays 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays 8 p.m. to noon, and Sundays 4 p.m. to midnight. Prizes range from 1 to 5 dollars for top stories, with the best tips selected by editors in June.
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