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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1957
Page
2
The page presents a Midwest or regional newspaper header from March 23 1957 with a display of the paper name Established 2363 and publication details. It lists a price, address, and various catalog-like line items, suggesting a classifieds or ads page.
The Republican Central Committee and Nominating Convention reaffirm no commitments to any group or individual regarding school board appointment. They stress their sole aim is to ensure those most fully qualified and willing to serve are appointed, asking public cooperation in informing all Frederick County residents. Morri s Rhian, Chairman, Convention Planning Group, Frederick, March 7.
The Grossmekte Church of the Brethren near Ellerton will start a week of evangelistic services Sunday morning led by Rev. Robert L. Strickler. Guest preacher Rev. Arthur Scrogum will present Beatitude themed messages from Sunday to Friday at 7:30 p.m. Special music will be provided by the choir and visiting groups, with the spring communion service set for Saturday, March 30 at 6 p.m.
Binia Zimmerman gave a helpful demonstration on making a project book while Teresa Summers and Alice Zimmerman led a group in a game. Refreshments were served by Susan Bucks, the hostess. In the Caribbean Sea aboard the heavy cruiser USS Newport News, Robert H. Stitely, seaman, USN, son of Clyde N Stitely of Thurmont Maryland, is on a seven week refresher tour during Operation Springboard.
A reader from Bethesda criticizes Frederick downtown merchants for neglecting to welcome the new shopping center and comments on community support and parking. The letter, dated March 18, 1957, urges towns to greet new enterprises and compare with other cities. A second note discusses the Frederick County Nominating Convention and cooperation between Republican and Democratic committees in appointing a school board member.
Fifty years ago in The News on March 23 1907 reports closed public schools at Brad Dock due to measles and a local hunter shot eight wild geese near the mill dam. Dr Perry from Montgomery County buys a medical library for Urbana practice after graduating at Columbia. Freder ick Lodge BPOE elects officers and Freder ick City Hospital staff opens a purse training school under Miss Mary Nies superintendency.
Twenty years ago items note workmen placing the marble slab over the entrance to the C Burr Artz Library on the site of the old Academy building. City plans show 86 percent of sewer work finished with underground piping, paving near completion by July or August. Hood College receives two medals from Georges Bonnet for French department contest prizes. A heavy truck on the Emmitsburg pike failed to round a curve, leaving a 400 foot trench, culvert damage, a broken pole, and a field resting place. driver sustained an injured wrist.
Frederick area announces the marriage of Janet Elaine McDevitt and Gay Franklin Waltz at Mt Pleasant Methodist church with Rev. Richard Thompson officiating. The bride wore white lace and satin with seed pearls, a veiled headband, and orchid bouquet. Attendants included Doris Hoffman and Patricia Barnes. best man Ronald Peltzer. ushers Warren Boyer and Ted Kelley. A reception followed and the couple traveled to Bedford, Pa. They reside on Pinewood Drive in Spring Valley.
Frederick Art Club members displayed colorful ceramic works at a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. Roger H. Willard on Kline boulevard. Mrs. Willard, Miss Edith Miller led the workshop. Mrs. Grace B. Young named nominating committee. Engagement announced for Miss Catherine Long. wedding planned April 13 in Salisbury. Frances Kling celebrated sixteenth birthday with family and friends at a turkey dinner and skating.
Deaths include Leo Ellsworth Lawson of Fountain Mills at 32 after weeks of illness and William Durward Boone aged 77 of Hagerstownafter hospital care. The list notes many relatives and ongoing hospitalizations and recoveries across Frederick and nearby towns, with services planned at Mt. Olivet cemetery and local funeral directors.
Lawrence discusses Britain and America on Suez, Bermuda talks and the need for frank talks with the American and British publics. The piece notes Britain faces financial, economic, and military strain while the United States and Soviet Union shape leadership in world affairs. It warns that guns must be balanced with butter and calls for clear explanations to prevent complacency and rising welfare demands. Linnie Keyser Frock obituary included.
New Market 4H members discussed demonstration topics for Demonstration Days and year projects at the March 8 meeting. Eighteen members answered roll call with reports on Recreation Night and Leader Night at Mt. Pleasant. Betty Ann Stiles was elected to represent New Market Club as a model at the Style Review during county annual meeting. The club scheduled a skating party and refreshments were served by La Rue Summers. The next meeting will be at the home of Nancy and Judy Hoffman.
The Frederick News-Post offers cash prizes for local news tips during March. Tips accepted weekdays 8 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, Sundays 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Five dollars goes to the best tip, then three, two, and one dollars for the next five stories. First caller wins eligibility. Editors will pick winners and publish prize list. Call Monument 2117.
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