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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1957
Page
2
Article explains megatons as a million tons of TNT, cites the 1954 Bikini bomb at 15 megatons, and notes World War II totals and Nagasaki at 20 kilotons. It argues megatons surpass human comprehension and would alter war as known.
Miss Barbara Faye Pyles married William S. Rhoads at St. Pauls Lutheran. The ceremony featured bridesmaids and groomsmen from Myersville and nearby towns, with Rev. Bradely T. Gaver officiating. A reception followed at the church social rooms as guests traveled from Maryland, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, Illinois and Mexico City.
Walkersville volunteer fire company announces July 1 to July 6 carnival with committees named for games tents and entertainment. Ed ger Zimmerman reports plans include Hawkshaw Hawkins band Tiny Jenkins Jimmy Slayton and local high school bands. Parking to use 19 acres across from carnival grounds. stands under renovation. Fire company aims to burn mortgage by year end and maintain fundraising.
Miss Thais Ninon Orrison daughter of Mrs Anne Hanse Orrison Brookmere Farm near Frederick wed Eugene Franklin Skowronski son of Mr and Mrs Walter Skowronski Kewanee Il in a double ring ceremony at All Saints Episcopal Church officiated by Rev Maurice D Astbury. The couple left for a Hawaii honeymoon after a reception at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
The June 24 1907 column notes county tax fixed at 88 cents per 100 with state tax of 16 cents totaling 1.04. County expenses levy 20983553, school board to spend 55000. Democratic county convention set for August 17. possible Governor candidate Joseph D Baker praised. Lowery Bros circus arrived in Frederick with matinees. Girls High School alumni hosted 1907 graduates with a floral president. A friendly bout between Hoy Shank and Moser ends badly with Shank injured on the nose.
The Park Committee of the Board of Aldermen with Mayor Culler authorized fireworks purchase for Baker Park display on July 4. Hawking of Extras on the Louis Braddock fight disrupted sleep with early morning starts. Louis won the championship. Miss Harriet E. Kennedy and William R. Schildknecht wed at the rectory with immediate families present. Frederick county assessor William G. Burne and supervisor A. Lamar Barrick left for Maryland assessors school at College Park. St John’s Catholic church notes Michigan usually ranks first among states, and Hessian fly damage threatens 1937 wheat crop.
Miss Roberta J Hauver of Tahurmont High School has won a state senatorial scholarship for Hood College covering tuition for the 1957 38 school year. The award is renewable for three years upon continuation of study and was chosen over a $500 teacher education scholarship from the State Department of Education. Miss Hauver plans to become a secondary teacher.
Miss Annabelle Wiles of Poolesville celebrated her ninth birthday on June 17. Several residents observe upcoming birthdays including Arthur R. Holiman, Clara Butler, and Mrs. John W. Null. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Starre with daughter Valerie stay at Sandy Court Motel Apartments Wildwood New Jersey. Clarence F. Smith and wife welcome their third son Peter Fenwick born at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Smith is former Mary Hendrickson. Natalie Klein, daughter of Cyril Klein, flew home from Mannheim Germany for summer with her parents. she teaches with the Army Civil Service overseas. John W. Myers marks his 75th birthday today. House guests Samuel Gregg hosted Perry Farrow and Mrs. E M Connor and Miss Carroll Anne Medford departed Saturday.
Miss Rita Ann Topper daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel C Topper married Dr William I Keene son of Mr and Mrs Raber Keene in St Josephs Church Emmitsburg at 9 am Rev Edward McGinley officiated assisted by Rev Gerald McGinley. The couple left for Chicago where the groom will intern at the University of Chicago. The bride wore Chantilly lace and tulle gown with Sabrina neckline and carried a white prayer book topped with a white orchid. The wedding party included maid of honor Miss Virginia Louise Topper and bridesmaids Danielle Topper and Miss Nancy Pitzer. Best man was Dr Robert J Keene with ushers Dr John P Keffer and Peter R Frank. A reception followed at the Veterans of Foreign Wars annex Emmitsburg.
Boys High School Alumni Association gathered at Peter Pan Inn Urbana for a Saturday banquet chaired by J. Roger Fisher. Dr. Richard D Weigle of St Johns spoke on modern education while 13 members attended the reunion the largest turnout in years. The program marked the 40th anniversary of the class of 1917 and honored long-time members with toasts.
All Saints rectory garden hosts the annual June Festival on Wednesday June 26 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring pony rides grab bags balloons and games for children and hobby surprise parcel cake and candy booths for adults. Mothers Night Out jam supper in Zarish Hall offered in two sittings with a menu repeated last year. Proceeds fund the building fund and Sunday School improvements with donations invited to Mrs. Phillips Pearson and Mrs. Raymond Gregoire.
Current bid and ask quotes list local securities with approximate sale ranges. Items include Frederick National and Frederickton law shares, Potomac Edison units, Frederick Gas, Investors Loan Corp and Society notes, with prices and percent yields where shown.
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