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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1959
Page
2
Lawrence analyzes the MINISTERS CONFERENCE and forecasts a potential failure for Amerdat. The columnist presents a cautious outlook, noting limited consensus and upcoming deadlines that could undermine progress within the ministry group.
Congressman John R. Foley announces hearings on the creation of a national historical park. The House Subcommittee on Public Lands will meet March 23, 24, and 26 in Row 1424 to consider all halls pertaining to the park’s establishment and related matters.
Hearings begin at 9 45 p m and recess at noon daily chaired by Lev Lawres in the new House office building Washington. Foley proposes witnesses from federal agencies and private groups appear March 2 5 26 with statements allowed long as needed. Khrushchev discussed and British views noted as U S lawmakers seek clarity on a possible summit conference and its peace implications. Several local court notes include a disorderly conduct case against Hubert Terry and traffic citations for James Fraley and Robert Ambush with mixed verdicts and light penalties.
The piece shows subscription prices for various terms and months, including monthly, six month, and yearly options, with amounts in dollars. It carries an Associated Press credit and states copyright and republication rights. Dated Tuesday March 17, 1959.
Legislation passed for a second year authorizing teachers to strike in self defense to maintain order in schools. Gov. Nelson Rockefeller faces veto decisions after Gov. Averell Harriman veto last year amid debates with educational theorists and leniency critics. Wariness over potential ambush risks noted.
Fifty years ago a mocked summit idea is critiqued as unlikely to yield deals between governments. The column notes crowds outside conferences, claims Geneva talks may achieve progress, and questions the value of such summits. It references Eisenhower and Berlin diplomacy context.
Twenty years ago a mix of column fragments and editorials discuss airport governance and Freddy Frederick county tax status, teachers' uniform salary bills, a Montgomery County milk shipper meeting, and wartime era reflections. The piece notes aldermen learning agricultural land within Frederick faced no city tax and a Annapolis hearing on salary scales. It also touches Soviet Western policies and summit conferences with wary language.
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports several births. Denton Garst and wife Peggy James Garst of Route 3 welcome Nancy Lou, a daughter born Friday. John L. De Grange and wife Nellie Burner De Grange of Union Bridge Route 2 welcome Sally, a daughter born Friday. Charles Wilkes and wife Jule Pytel Wilkes of 928 North Market welcome Michael Barry, a son born Saturday. Tian and Positage ion Bridge Route 2 welcome Mary Fillen, a daughter born Saturday. Benjamin Cline and wife Mart Stream of Route 4 welcome Barbara Ann, a daughter born Saturday.
The Optimist Easter Basket project returns with 2000 decorated baskets assembled by the combined Braddock Heights, Breakfast, and Evening Optimist Clubs. New free home delivery in Frederick city and Braddock Heights adds convenience as baskets are sold through local stores and delivery begins Monday.
A Saturday March 7 birthday gathering at Gantheresburg celebrated Mrs Nettie Crawford with her daughter grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitors and relatives joined the family including Pvt Donald L Kerrey home from Fort Meade and other relatives from Gaithersburg Adams town and nearby communities. A 56th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs B F Bowings was noted to be celebrated at their home Wednesday. St Patrick celebrations in Shamrock Texas included a parade beauty contest and Irish displays with Shamrocks flown from Ireland.
The list details multiple residents from Frederick and surrounding areas undergoing or recovering from medical events at Frederick Memorial Hospital. It mentions Mrs Ellis Carty recovering at home after a fall, Miss Betty Hooper awaiting surgery, Miss Ruth Harshman treated for a virus, Mrs Murray Quinn admitted for medical care, and others including Mrs Wilmer Brown with a spinal injury, Mrs John Hoar undergoing surgery, and several discharged or recovering at home.
Funeral services were held for Laura Virginia Winebrenter 74 at St. Joseph's Church Emmitsburg with interment in the church cemetery. Robert Pattison McClear 57 died at his Fairfield home and was buried in Fairfield Union cemetery. Fannie E. Snider widow of George Snider of Mount Airy lay in state at the Maryland Odd Fellows Home with interment in Marvin Chapel cemetery. William T. Welsh retired farmer of Mt. Airy was honored at Pine Grove Chapel with interment in Pine cemetery. Intervening notices list pallbearers and officiants for each service.
A March 19 meeting in Annapolis will discuss a proposed water resource development plan for the North Branch Potomac River. Attendees include U S Army Corps of Engineers officials, lawmakers from Western Maryland, and representatives from the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin. The plan aims flood control, more industrial and domestic water, pollution abatement, recreation, and power, with early effects seen in Kitzmiller and Westernport.
The Maryland House of Delegates approved a bill authorizing Allegany County to raise Judge Harris of Cumberland from 17,000 to 19,500 per year. Judges McLaughlin of Haxerstown and Fraley of Oakland in the same Fourth Circuit would keep a 17,000 salary.
Longtime funeral director IS L Allison of Fairfield Adams County died at 2 35 p m yesterday at his Fairfield home following about six months illness He was 78 Born in Butler Township he lived in Fairfield 57 years and was married to Margaret A McClear Allison Surviving are four daughters two sisters two grandchildren and two great grandchildren He held many civic roles including first chief of Fairfield Fire Company and treasurer of Fairfield Municipal Authority Services Thursday at 2 p m at the Fairfield funeral home Interment at St Marys Cemetery Friends may call after 7 p m Wednesday Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home Fairfield
The Middletown High School bands and glee club stage a concert Thursday at 8 15 p m directed by Jerry Marrone and Albert Will. The program features marches and selections from classical and modern composers, with solos and an emphasis on clarinet showcases and vocal ensembles by the girls chorus.
Mrs Maggie Irene Gallagher widow of Joshua T Gallagher formerly of 4404 Glenmore Avenue died at home Monday evening at 6 30 o clock after three years of ill health She was 86 and a Calvary Methodist member She worked in Hochschild Kohn and Company Baltimore retiring February 1944 Surviving grandson Richard Hamilton Gallagher two step daughters and two nieces and a nephew Funeral arrangements listed with Etchison and Son Interment at Druid Ridge Baltimore County Also James LeGore longtime Frederick County native died in Birmingham Alabama aged 67 Surviving children and siblings named Funeral service and interment in Birmingham Monday
Catherine Mae Smith and Mason Williams were wed February 28 at St Paul's parsonage Jefferson. pastor Eugig officiated. Attendants included Gertrude Williams and Basil Whetzel Jr. A four tier cake, baked by Charles Smith, plus a family supper followed with many relatives listed as attendees.
The Sun- Papers publishers deny contempt of court for publishing a courthouse press room photo showing four women potential witnesses in a black market baby adoption probe. Judges issued the citation. editors argue the image did not disrupt proceedings and that a press room photo ban violates constitutional rights.
At Annapolis Sen Sanford seeks to clarify baited area definitions for waterfowl hunting. A proposed bill would set baited areas as waters where bait is placed within gunshot range, using the hunter's gun and ammo range to define range. Other measures include fines for summons nonappearance and ID refusals, liberalized freshwater seasons, and exemptions for two year old cattle from taxes.
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