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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1959
Page
2
In a retrospective look, polio cases rose in 1958 after prior declines following Salk vaccine. Dr Norman C Rigler warns that only about half of the population, including preschoolers, has been vaccinated. He predicts a potentially higher 1969 season if apathy continues.
Local society items report Norma Lynch of Damascus marrying Loyd Emsweiler, with Rev. Lane Dace officiating at Providence Methodist Church. Mrs. Emsweiler will graduate in June and join her husband in Germany. Also noted are meetings at Providence Church, a card party planned for March 26, Fourth Quarterly Conference on March 20, New Market WOC gathering on March 1, Jersey Cattle Club hosting at the Runkles home, and the Montgomery County Singing Convention at Bethesda on March 8.
The Frederick County Teachers Association thanks The News for covering a hearing on proposed changes to local school board selection procedures. The association notes broad citizen engagement and reports that a portion of its 501 members approved the coverage and actions described by the paper.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Junior Fire Company met March 3 at the fire hall with Mrs. Bertha Long presiding. An upcoming county auxiliaries meeting in Brunswick was announced and time changes were noted for the Mt Carmel Woman’s Society meeting.
State Comptroller Louis L. Goldstein said many taxpayers failed to list correct residences on the Maryland form 502 for 1958. He urges accurate address entries to ensure proper tax processing and avoid delays.
By March 14 1909 Buckerstown Turnpike Company widens road with crushed stone and steam roller tests to create first class surfaces. G L Baking Company articles outline incorporation by Lewis Gambrill Winebrewer Cob lentz to manufacture bread and baked goods. Arlington Groff House hotel renovation opens March 17 with 75 rooms and modern bar. Local egg market abundant at 16 cents a dozen. fish scarce. dressed chicken prices rising to 35 cents+. A Colonial style house with dining living kitchen and porch on first floor and multiple bedrooms rents around $2200 with steam heat.
A fragment recalls a brickfall at Aguier engine house causing workmen alarm. Francis L. Kennedys survives, while Biggar Hoonikes and a municipal employer are noted in a wreck by a Kase lift roller on Maple Avenue. The piece also mentions prize leaders Keller and Williams and a coronation cricket note.
A patch of crocus pushes through sleet near the John Cheatham Reformed parsonage on Church Street. The blooming scene, photographed at Mrs. Harry James’s home on Upper College Terrace, captures spring colors fighting winter.
Birth notices from March 3 to March 12 list multiple families with newborns. Notable entries include Marvin Eugene Rippee n born to Mr. and Mrs. David Rippeer on Monday and Vicki Lynn O’Bryan born to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard O’Bryan on Wednesday. Other households named include Ambush, Blake, Henson, Jackson, and Nutter with several second or additional children. The notices reference addresses in Frederick area and Madison/OH regions with parental names and birth order details.
The article praises Extension Service bulletins as impartial, handy references for home tasks from flooring and countertops to garden planning and furniture repair. It highlights vegetable gardening tips, choosing floors, counter tops, and gluing furniture, plus chair seat weaving demonstrations and how to obtain more bulletins from local services.
Multiple residents and staff connected to Frederick Memorial Hospital were admitted for surgery pneumonia and medical treatment. Names and addresses include Mrs R D Withington 707 Magnolia avenue Miss Mary F Lease 231 North Market street Mrs Ezra W Blank Jr 349 West Patrick street and others with treatment details and scheduled PTA talk by Dr Regina Fitzgerald at Walkersville.
Two wedding ceremonies held for Gerry Ann May and Dr V R Reyes. May wed in Frederick area church, wearing sapphire suit with white orchids. groom’s family attended as guests. Reyes tied knot with Jean Carole Troxell in Emmitsburg. reception at St Joseph’s Hospital Interns’ residence. couple to live in Lancaster after honeymoon to New York.
A Wesleyan Service Guild play Behold Your God presented at the Calvary Methodist Church parish hall highlighted the Woman's Society of Christian Service monthly meeting. The program traced Judah from Isaiah with music and Hallelujah Chorus. participants included several officers and members.
Funeral services for William Water Machen were conducted Tuesday morning at the Warr and Odd Fellow Home with Rev. F Williams Hall of Calvary Methodist Church officiating. Additional rites followed at Coke bury M F Church near Reliance with Rev. Edward M Gladden presiding. Pallbearers were Roger Wheatonton Elmer Marine Jr Kenneth Cordrey and Harry Wheatley. M R Etchison and Son served as funeral directors.
The February meeting of the Rocky Springs H Club was held at the home of Karen Brunk with Miss Barbara Jean Brubaker pledging to the club. Members discussed judging articles and a Service Center project, with plans for a March meeting and a trip to Kent Washington.
Multiple obituaries from Tilghman, Thurmont, Urbana and Mt. Airy recount the deaths of Meta G. Etheridge 93 widow of Raymond Etheridge Sr. and Myrtle Ethel Hill Overs 40. Fannie E. Snider 79 widow of George Snider. William Thomas Welsh BC farmer. Details include survivors, funeral home calls, church services, and burial plans across St. Anthony, Hope Hill Methodist, Marvin Chapel and Pine Grove Cemetery.
Miss Grace Martz won the top prize of 50 dollars in the Baltimore News-Post Native Maryland Dist Contest for a chocolate peppermint pie. Her recipe includes butter sugar eggs melted chocolate and a graham cracker crust with whipped cream and peppermint candy garnish. A separate item describes a surprise stork shower held March 4 at Trail Avenue honoring Mrs Eugene Kemp Jr with prizes and gifts for attendees.
Jefferson residents note the Jefferson Ruritan club will hold its regular meeting March 19 at 7 p m in the United Church of Christ. The column also lists community updates including travels, recoveries from illness, relocations, and local events.
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