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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1958
Page
2
The News notes an upcoming event for Future Farmers at Somes Extension Meet scheduled later this month. Details are limited in the partial text, but the item confirms an agricultural club activity and local coverage.
A travel pamphlet on automobile touring emphasizes light packing for family trips. It credits Carl Williams of Lisbon and others with schemes to reduce wardrobe and maximize space. Tips include a separate bag per traveler and shoe bags by doors to store toys and travel essentials, aiming to keep focus on fun rather than attire.
The Maryland Future Farmers of America will hold its annual convention at the University of Maryland June 25 27. About 150 delegates from 8 chapters will attend. Forty six youths will be named to the Maryland Farmer Degree with Paul Ifwining of Princess Anne named Star Farmer of Maryland and receiving a $200 prize from the FFA Foundation. The Foundation will also award $100 prizes to other category winners.
A reader from Washington, D C details 25 years of genealogical work tracing Jacob Baltzel and descendants in the United States. He asks for further Baltzel Houck Wintz family connections, notes Revolutionary War service, and praises the Dr Braun dinner as inspiration. He invites correspondence from descendants and mentions a June 18 1958 letter from 1327 38th Street NW Washington DC.
Items dated June 24 1908 cover hearings on steam engine use on Fourth Street with a potential nine month extension or twelve month continuation after petitions and a tie vote. A baseball recap notes Hanover at Athletic Park a 14 to 32 loss for the locals, Frederick with 22 hits including a long homer by Han over. MCA camp at Hanging Rock lists campers. The German Baptist Brethren church will be officially renamed the Church of the Brethren per a general conference action. Vol Wilbur M Jones the president elect of old Frederick College has begun duties.
The Frederick News Post offers cash prizes for tips and local news events. Tips are accepted weekdays 5 p.m. to midnight as well as Saturdays and Sundays with specified payouts for top stories. The first caller on a given incident is considered, with editors selecting June prize winners. Phone Monument 2277 to tip.
The Public Works Administration has approved the Citizens Truck Company fire house project with an appropriation of 16 195. William M. Storm, president, said plans are ready to start the 35 900 project. Thirty seven Frederick residents traveled to New York to see Joe Louis KO Max Schmeling in the first round for the world heavyweight title.
Frederick area families announce births between June 20 and June 22. New babies include Dale Forney, James Allen Nikitschek, Sharon Kay Dutterer, Mark Steven Wolf, Richard Bryan Lillard, Joan Elizabeth Clem, Timothy Stephen Phillips, Gregory Lewis Morrison, Kevin Harry Albert, Margray Quyan, James Roy Jr Hart sock, Myra May King, and Constance Elaine Hall. Parents and prior towns listed.
Mrs. Lucy M. Knight of East Church street returns from a Louisiana and Texas trip visiting son George R. Galliher Magnolia Oil Co district manager in Shreveport and another son Howard V. Galliher Beaumont professor. Others include Mrs. Thomas J. Fickling visiting Columbia, DC. Arthur R. Hoffman turning 48. several birthdays observed for Mrs. Clara Butler Mrs. John W. Null Sr and Mrs. Quie Cooley Miles. Clifford M. Baker Kathryn Baker return from Bermuda aboard S S Yarmouth. Pvt James M. Green returns to Fort Campbell KY after 15 days leave and will transfer to an overseas post near Stuttgart Germany.
A massive fireworks blast in Santo Amaro near Salvador Bahia Brazil killed about 100 people and injured hundreds. The accident occurred during Saint Joan Festival celebrations as crowds bought fireworks at two booths. Officials cited a spark igniting one booth and flames spreading to another, with chaos among festivalgoers. Nearby towns reported large crowds and scattered fires as emergency services responded.
Photo by Nick Yinger shows a timber pier under the one way Watkins Acres bridge decaying. City Engineer W Raymond Walter says the bent carries no load and will be replaced but the bridge is strong enough to stand on its own. Hamilton Homes Inc owns the land while the city maintains the structure and recently decked it.
List of local residents admitted to or treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Includes Miss Odetta Brown eye surgery, Reverend W M Weaver observation, six year old Philip Young tonsil removal, Jay Baker bicycle injury, siblings Jonnie and Eddie Gills tonsillectomies, Stoll Kemp medical treatment, Mrs Monroe West surgery, Raymond Putman illness, Larry Beard tonsillectomy, Mrs Ashly Talton surgery, Roy Wright surgery, Mrs George Schlee medical stay, Maurice Hahn observation, Mrs Walter Poole surgery, Maynard Wastler knee operation, Mrs W C Royal hip recovery birthday, Mrs L Lewren Sibert surgical patient, and Mrs Howard M Albaugh fractured hip treatment.
Federal court heard final arguments in a case charging Charles County school officials with blocking a Negro pupil from riding a white bus to an integrated school. Judge Thom son may issue a written opinion after briefs are filed, with Hart Jr. the 7 year old involved.
David Lawrence reports from Washington that Sherman Adams does not plan to resign and that President Eisenhower will not demand his resignation. The piece defends Adams while critiquing opponents and notes ongoing political fallout tied to the Adams case amidst wedding commentary and legal reflections.
Phillips Demory of Lovettsville and Melvin Lips of Point of Rocks wed in a 3 PM Methodist Church ceremony in Point of Rocks. Rev Richardson officiated. bride wore a dacron dress with pink rosebuds. reception followed in the church social rooms. The couple will reside in Point of Rocks after a southern wedding trip.
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