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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1959
Page
2
The text notes bell dollar and dojijar failing to meet coin needs, with 1 cent fares in many areas and a 15 cent token becoming a local general medium. It discusses foreign currency convertibility, mentioning shilling and franc equivalents, and proposes adding 15 and 20 cent coins to ease foreign exchange, and to help buy Sunday newspapers and magazines whose prices have risen from the nickel era.
Frederick Md March 3 1959 letter to the editor counters a Baltimore Sun headline about the United Church of Christ seeking recognition for Communist China or admission to the United Nations. The writer says the claim is false and not church policy, noting sponsors speak only for themselves.
Donald A Willatms administrator of the Sm Cyberganon Sy vie Department of Agriculture will be the keynote speaker at the Saturday morning annual week of the Farmers Cooperative Association at Frederck Huh Shoot Ray Ho Smith president of the cooperative will preside and take reports with Harold K Stalex Jacal manager. Daniel J Thomas is program Chairman The meeting starts at ten o clock with a luncheon to follow Elections will be part of the business Williams is a career conservationist born in South Hechuiaeto Reed cone South Dakota State College of Agriculture in 1928 with a degree in vivid engineering He later earned an honorary Doctor of Agriculture from the state college He has held positions with the government Soil Conservation Service and other agencies His national work includes Grange Boy Scouts and national contests He and his family live in Arlington Virginia His hobby is flower gardening.
The milk control hearing in Maryland resumes March 9 after a recess on February 13. The bill would create a Maryland Milk Control Commission to set minimum prices for both dealers to farmers and for producers to consumers. Delegates Mekinee and Hodges sponsored the measure, but sponsors did not consult farmer groups before presenting it, and both MCMP and Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Association will study copies before taking a stand.
Washington editors discuss remedies for the national debt in four Part series. Officials urge a balanced budget as the core fix to avoid inflation and financial instability while exploring longer term borrowing and potential Fed price pegging to stabilize bond markets.
Washington AP reports state by state figures for average real net income per farm. Arizona tops at FAZ-815 while West Virginia posts 1,019, Alaska not included. Pennsylvania 1,990 up 9 percent, Delaware 345 up 10, Maryland 2,075 up 7, Virginia 1,555 up 3, West Virginia 1,019 up 5, and 38 states show gains.
The regular Mt Pleasant 4-H meet was called to order with pledge to flags. Rebecca Hough demonstrated how to measure cooking ingredients correctly. Mary Thomas spoke on You Be The Judge. Girls showed desk blotters crafts clothing and baked foods. Songs led by Sally Jones. Gifts given to Mrs Harold McDevitt. Refreshments served. Next meeting March 12 at Mt Pleasant Community Center.
A March 5 1909 column recalls yesterday's heavy snowstorm with telegraph damage along railroads hindering travel, blocked roads and early electric car delays. It notes plans for Franklin Savings Bank remodeling, a Frick Company plant contract, and local figures like R Charles M Suank. Also mentions Marcelle KEFAUVER heading to Hot Springs for a teaching post and Walkersville Water Company articles of incorporation with capital stock of 20 dollars.
The AAUW Fellowship Awards Committee named Dr Dorothy Mackay Quynn for the Shirley Farr post doctoral research fellowship 1959-1960 to support full time work on a biography of Betsy Patterson Bonaparte. Quynn, with degrees from UC Berkeley and the University of Paris, taught at Goucher Duke and other institutions and has published on medieval hospitals and Napoleonic history. She and her husband William Rogers Quynn reside at Amelung House near Urbana. both have French honors, and her project has involved the Maryland Historical Society and the Library of Congress.
Robert Zeke Watkins of LA reports February enlistments in the U S Army. Rodney R Kelly Frederick VA Richard C Shankle Walter Reed Hospital Frederic Leroy Puretec Reisterstown Jerry V Fravel Brunswick Ronald E Green Wesilliolty MUAV Police Charles F Clingan Frederick John P F Hain Frederick Edward B E Martin Westminster Epasheers Dorothy A Newcomer of Frederick High enters basic at Ft MeCiellinos Ma Two-year service options noted with VA benefits and training plans.
A crash near Emmitsburg claimed five lives as victims suffered multiple skull and chest injuries. The league of details lists Lloyd Sowers Jay Sowers Gary Sowers Rice and Mrs Keilholtz among those injured or killed.
Governor Tawes voiced support for measures to allow chemical vests as evidence in drunken driving cases and to establish a demerit point system for suspending licenses. The drunkometer bill faced House hearings, while the point system stalled for amendments. Northrop proposes a seven member planning department to replace the State Planning Commission, a plan Tawes would not commit to before review.
A second Homemakers Club formed to serve the large number of women in the Monocacy Village area. The Feb 26 meeting at Mrs Edward M Akers featured demonstrations by nutrition leaders Mrs Harold Kebne and Mrs Nicholas Hahon. Officers were elected and plans set for 1959 activities. Hospital and birth notices follow with local names and institutions.
New York AP Perry Como has signed a 25 million dollar telesimium contract with Foods. The deal is touted as the largest individual TV agreement in history. Announcement came via telegram from Harry Sobol, Sobol's personal press representative said. The amount involved is cited, and the contract covers production costs and guest stars. The date and full details remain unclear in the fragment.
NY AP dispatch notes investors and manufacturers watching a creeping rise in industrial commodity prices led by copper and steel. Rising costs from labor and materials threaten consumer goods as wage boosts and global turmoil push costs upward while farm prices soften and competition masks price gains for now.
Sickness updates and hospital statuses across Frederick Memorial and nearby facilities. Mrs. Charles H W Kehne Sr of Buckeystown remains in satisfactory condition after emergency surgery at St Francis Hospital Miami Beach. Numerous patients at Frederick Memorial, Braddock, and Hanover General Hospital are listed under observation, ward care, or post operative status with visitors limited.
The Thurmont PTA leads Donation Day in Thurmont Graceham and Creagerstown to support a Smorgasbord supper at Thurmont High School cafeteria on March 13 and 14. Volunteers visit homes Saturday 10 am to 12 noon collecting canned goods pies money and door prizes. Perishable items should be brought to Thurmont schools March 12 and 13. Stakeholders include Victor R Jagow and Mrs Ernest Tressell with committee members listed.
Heavy frost formed this morning as the thermometer fell to 29 degrees, with forecasters predicting warmer weather and showers that could lift temperatures into the sixties by Friday. A light snow on higher South Mountain areas disappeared as temperatures rose well above freezing. City maximum reached 44. tonight expected cloudy with rain and near 42. Friday looks windy and warmer with showers, Saturday partly cloudy and colder.
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports births from March 2 to March 4. Gene Austin Jr. is the first child of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Shultz of 908 East Patrick Street. Mrs. Shultz is the former Catherine Tr tapp e. Robert, a third son for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Miller of 234 East Third Street. Mrs. Miller is the former Anna Burkett of Cumberland. Gary Lee, a third child and second son for Mr. and Mrs. Sam F. Gardner III of 912 Seminole Road. Mrs. Gardner is the former Frances Rhoderick of Frederick. Susan Heston, a second daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shipley of 210 Magnolia Avenue. Mrs. Shipley is the former Eleanor Heston of Frederick. Linda Marie, a second daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Willam Tracey of 333 East Patrick Street. Mrs. Tracey is the former Nell Dixon of Durham, North Carolina. Kelley Espy, a third child and second son for Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Lantz of Ford Road. Mrs. Lantz is the former Caroline Espy.
Florence Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Smith of Lartonsville and Thomas Hood son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hood of this city were married February 1 at Parkway Church of God Rev F P Brose officiated They were attended by Mr and Mrs George Shearer The bride wore a white hand crocheted dress made by her mother The couple plans to live with the brides parents for now
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