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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1957
Page
2
Front-page item notes a midweek edition dated Wednesday March 27. The readable text mentions nothing beyond a generic newspaper notice style line and historic print formatting. No clear events, people, or organizations are identified in the fragment.
The Frederick Section Grenfell Association of America plans an Ingathering on April 10 at the Evangelical Reformed church to collect clothing and supplies for Grenfell Mission in Labrador. Miss Margaret Motter heads the local group and urges funding, as letters from Dr. Curtis praise the effort amid broader calls for federal union reform.
Kent C Nicodemus writes from Walkersville Maryland defending amateur operators amid TV interference concerns. He explains TV receivers’ limited selectivity and urges cooperative problem solving between hams and TV viewers to reduce off frequency radiation and restore clear viewing. The letter supports intelligent cooperation and broadcasts radio hobby safety.
Fifty Years Ago notes report the brick store and dwelling of Mr Thomas Baker at Franklinville burned with light losses. Daniel Feigley of Baltimore bought stock and fixtures of Clayton Troxell’s green grocery on North Market, Alonzo Ely closes his East Fourth grocery to open a tailoring shop on North Market. Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway service to resume next Monday. Fourth street grading contract awarded to Charles Kipp. George Hlayman awarded contract to build a modern dwelling for Oscar Kefauver on Dill avenue. E P Mantz shoots six wild ducks along the Monocacy river.
Weather notes show a 35 degree low after a 63 high with 28 overnight and 42 mph winds. The Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association plans buying land along the Potomac near Point of Rocks for a clubhouse at about 700 dollars, and local officials sponsor a tax finality bill change. Keenan Post American Legion buys a Maple avenue building formerly Baker barber shop for a post home.
Producer-director Alfred Hitchcock, 56, remains in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital at least two more weeks after a postoperative setback following gallstone surgery on March 11. His physician said the problem is not opera related and the overall condition is good.
Supper followed a three day series with a crowd over 100 as Judge Mary Cyphers led sessions on Emphasis on Color and Rhythm. The event at Hood College highlighted design rules, with attendees exploring harmony in arrangements and slide examples from notable works.
Travelers aboard the Western rail line faced extreme cold and improvised shelter as a blizzard stalled cars and left cars without heat or water. Rescue crews freed the City of St Louis train and remaining passengers rode to Meade Kansas, with many enduring frigid conditions and improvised warming.
Washington March 27 David Lawrence argues that rushing around constitutional rights to secure civil rights injunctions threatens jury trials. He cites Senator Hennings and Assistant Attorney General Olney in Clinton Tennessee as examples of government by injunction and potential subversion of due process.
Miss Lauretta Kay Gosnell a Brunswick High School junior was chosen by the Brunswick Student Council as president of the Western Region of the Maryland Association of Student Councils. She has held multiple roles at school and will attend a state executive meeting at Montgomery Blair High School on April 5 to discuss plans for national and state events.
Mr and Mrs C C Keeney returned to Walkersville this week after a nine week winter stay in Florida. They spent time in Homestead near Miami and toured the state and other states en route.
A court session reports several intoxication related sentences including 60 days in jail under constitutional debate. Cases include Albert Edward Supe found guilty of assault and battery on his wife with suspended sentence. Beall cited for speeding 50 mph over limits with 30 day jail and $100 fine. Tfe C C Steele noted as arresting officer.
In Hagerstown on March 27, Mrs. Helen Clopper of Funkstown reports a Braddock Heights ham trying to contact Chambersburg noon Tuesday, with the conversation bleeding into her TV and drowning out the regular program. Residents note nightly episodes labeled Alfalfa Charlie, where distant station messages intrude on Channel 2, suspected to be military coded chatter.
Frederick Post report notes Mrs Elsie White Haines admitted for observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Marion Abrecht, 16, recovering from appendectomy at Frederick Memorial. Merle Wayne Tyeryar discharged from Kernan's Hospital in Baltimore, polio brace needed. Blanche Fry recovering after surgery at Frederick Memorial. Ada E Schaeffer removed by ambulance for observation and treatment in fair condition. Tommy quiz punctuation. Baseball schedules and results from exhibition play. Colts trade end prospects Braase and Lewis under training duty at Fort Knox.
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