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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1958
Page
3
The Frederick column page from March 4 1958 blends health trivia and odd facts. It notes diabetes as a leading cause of death, compares mortality by gender, and juggles quotations about electricity politics and ancient wonders. It references Dr John V Alanasoff and Le Roy Fothergill joining local committees and includes assorted curiosities about Egypt, snakes, and Lincoln quotes.
Fire destroyed the blacksmith shop at the M J Grove Lime Company near the city, with a loss around 500 dollars. An East Lynne play at City Opera House drew mixed reactions as some tragic scenes were punctuated by comedy. Woodshoro Literary Society debated country life versus city life, with the affirmative winning. A fire near Barney Duel wall on W Patrick Street narrowly stopped, a man sleeping by a stove caused a blaze. his wife smothered the flames. Predernk W Schinmell of Philadelphia sold his East Patrick Street dwelling to Presetk W Qhenderfer by private terms.
Anita Gray of Taneytown and Roger J Gray of Thurmont exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony led by Rev EB Andrews at the Evangelical United Brethren Church parsonage. The bride, in aqua blue, is a Taneytown High School graduate. the groom served four years in the US Air Force. They will reside in Harrisburg. A separate church meeting noted a Moon Belical Lutheran Class gathering on Feb 25, with festivities and plans for a March 26 event at Mrs Betts Clem’s home. Dr J Flory was elected president of the Frederick County Dental Association at the annual meeting. Frederick High School’s Fort Lewis team defeated Em Second 67 19 in basketball action.
The Festival of Plays judged Early Frost the overall favorite over three other acts. The comedies Pot oiler and Five For Bad Luck were also featured with strong audience applause and notable turns by Robert Twentley, Gilmore-Louth, Richard Keller, Grove, and others.
Readers note the Su Jotn Cab Pack awards presenting multiple actors in the winning play Early Peas and the Lottery entries. Among honorees are Alarion Walkers as Mico and Edith Whisser as Lydia, with director Anna May Hughes and instructor Patricia Thon cited for guiding the performances.
Members of Hiddletown High School gle e lot vie for an anesty at Mtortain Teachers Conference to be held at Frederick High on May 7. The glee club under Albert Wilt will perform Thursday at 7 45 pm with a roster of students including Ma dleine Clem Shirley Cleat Romaine Minnick Ana Rae Aball Jane Norris Hays Harp Geren and others.
The city calendar for late March lists events at Hood College Frederick County venues. Highlights include a swim meet at Hudson Pool, a teacher education gathering at Key Hotel, a board meeting at Francis Scott Key Hotel, a Ladies Auxiliary event at John R Web Post 3285, a senior recital at Coffman Chapel, a concert at Frederick High School with Elaine Malbin, a National Library Week recital, an open house at Hood College, a Molstein association meeting at Francis Scott Key Hotel, a Mayville play at Brodbeck Mall, and Crippled Children’s Society activities at Coffman Chapel. The listings span educational, cultural, and community service events with multiple venues including the Francis Scott Key Hotel, Coffman Chapel, and Hood College.
Reports from Frederick Memorial Hospital show multiple local patients in varying conditions. Among them are Robert Le. Warhiid of Urbana recovering well after surgery in Palm Beach Florida, and Waller Mehrling in satisfactory condition at the Fredeck Memorial Hospital.
The Frederick News-Post announces a March tip prize for local news tips. Tips are accepted weekdays 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to midnight. Prizes: $5 first, $2 second, $1 third, and $1 each for the next five stories. Only the first caller on a story counts. Editors will select best tips and publish prize winners list. Phone tip line 21177.
Lawrence analyzes a Senate clash over higher postal rates for large circulation publications. He notes the 1936 Louisiana tax ruling struck to limit press freedom, and urges that classification by circulation is censorship. The piece contrasts past court rulings with current ambitions by lawmakers and references the Navajo Nation.
A compact obituary wrap includes brief death notes for Theodore O. Judah born Bridgeport died Nov 2 188?. Stuart Mobsen actor born Atmapoliz Md died Apr 29 1903. Brand Whitlork Toledo lawyer mayor writer diplomat born Urbana Ill died May 24 1934. Aita Gross cartoonist creator of Nite Baby and Dunt Esk born New York died Nov 28 1913. Also Today In History prominent events and notable birthdays listed.
Birth notices list numerous families from Frederick and surrounding towns announcing new arrivals. Children include Bruce Eugene Marvel, William Eugene Adam, Kevin Jeffrey Colli, Wandadean Rippeon, Sloan Marie Stult, Elizabeth Kirk Hedstrom, Kenneth Edward Derrenbacher, Charles Kenneth Lambert, Wyatt Neil Lambert, Allen Woodrow Jr, Robert Earl Summers, Roger ONeill Jr, Stephanie Rae White, James Petry Kline, Kathy Marie Gordon, Chery Virginia Baugher, Robin Lea Whipp, Brenda Lee Martin, and more, with parents and home towns noted.
Public notice fragment lists Terrence J Miller address and role at Lackland AFB Texas with dates and scattered biographical snippets. Other names include G S Dorsey of Germantown and Cmdr Albert Craty of Boston Savannah with historical references and dates.
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