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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1959
Page
2
Lawrence Ease eves T8RT Puubehed Ever Afternun Except Suwa Bee with an address at 38 Mere Court. The item lists subscription rates and a mailing note. It records second class matter status and a date of Monday March 30, 1359.
Twenty Years Ago Kems From The Columns On The News ponders Khrushchev's motive for a summit meeting. The piece notes ego, prestige, and Sputnik-era pressure as drivers, while weighing Eisenhower's cautious stance and the value of a staged conference.
Blackie the alley cat of Dr. Ralph F. Bowers of Memphis has earned 10 championship points with two to spare after strong showings. Entered as Wilhelm III, he won two first prizes and two championship ribbons, drawing praise for his fighting spirit and companionship with his owner.
Funeral services are held today for Milton L Veasey a former delegate and state senator from Worcester County aged 81 He died at his home last Friday Veasey a banker attorney and civic leader served in the House of Delegates beginning in 1914 He was a longtime leader in Pocomoke City Maryland and activities noted in the report
Maj. Gen. William Lassiter, a veteran of the Spanish American War the Philippine insurrection and World War I, died Sunday in Santa Barbara California. He commanded Army troops in Hawaii before retiring in 1931.
Duckpin bowling at the YMCA saw seven five member teams in a weekly series. Miss Holt led in total pinfall, besting the team captained by Mrs. W. D. Zimmerman in a local league reported at a meeting of the Juvenile Democrat Society at North Market.
Easter Bunny visits Frederick Memorial Hospital on Sunday delivering gifts and corsages to patients in the children’s ward. Nimothy Curry, 8, and other patients received baskets while Girl Scout Troop 28 and Thurmont High School students helped decorate and arrange treats. Baby arrivals wore bunny caps as mothers received Easter cheer from hospital volunteers.
State Police reported two separate incidents on U.S. routes near Brunswick and Braddock Heights. A 198 Chevrolet pickup operated by Melvin M. Baker rolled over on U.S. 340 after avoiding an oncoming car. no charges filed as Baker was uninjured. A separate Braddock Heights incident saw a parked car roll down a hill, knocking down three signs with only minor damages.
Local social column lists Mr and Mrs John McCune and son from Wallingford Conn visiting Mrs McCunes parents Mr and Mrs Charles Reid in Thurmont. Dr and Mrs MCF Bizely and son Carter spent last week in New York. Additional visits include Mrs Walter Williams of Maplewood NJ and Miss Blanche Eylee in Thurmont. Weekend guests at George Trexlers Thurmont home were Mr and Mrs L C Billings. Pvt Charles C Rhoades, son of Mr and Mrs Clinton M Rhoades, is on leave before Fort Gordon duties after basic at Fort Jackson. Mrs Francis Crutchley Jr returned from West Palm Beach Fla. to mark her 25th wedding anniversary next Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Harold Free of Sandy Hill Farm near Frederick will celebrate their 23rd anniversary today.
MILLBRAE Calif AP a 14 year old boy Robert satrap died after using wire to fly a kite. He was knocked six feet when the wire touched high voltage equipment. He died on arrival at Peninsula Hospital Burlingame despite artificial respiration by firefighters.
Washington sees a spring surge of visitors with an estimated 200000 expected during the four day Easter weekend and a Cherry Blossom Festival slated for April 7. Capitol tours continue though the dome viewing is closed for repair while visitors admire statues and Will Rogers bronze shoes in Statuary Hall.
Among the sick Mrs. William Zimmerman of King Avenue underwent surgery Wednesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is reported satisfactory. Chris Young, two, son of Leon Young of Middletown, received six sutures at Washington County Hospital. Mrs. Wayne Younkins of Middletown was moved to Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown last week for a leg blood clot treatment. Mrs. Grover Gaver of Smithsburg had surgery at Washington County Hospital Wednesday. Mrs. Amos R. Keller Sr. of Middletown is now a patient at Valley View Nursing Home west of Middletown.
The United Church of Christ plans to adopt a 231 word Statement of Faith after a 15 month, 30 theologian commission, seen as a milestone in ecumenical progress. It declares belief in God the Eternal Spirit, Jesus Christ, and the church, as a non creedal testimony guiding faith and social justice.
Amos Elwood Henson of Chambersburg Pa faced fines totaling 115 and costs for operating on a revoked license and speeding on Route 40. Trooper Snyder clocked him at 63 mph. Magistrate Shoemaker adjusted charges, while another man, William Lester Cromwell, received 60 days in jail for intoxication within city limits over Easter.
In Danilton Virginia on a Sunday Easter morning seven Negro children aged 10 months to 11 years perished when their small frame house burned. Parents Edward and Nora Lewis were at Mt. Zion Church when a passerby spotted flames at 5 40 am. Lynn Towers, a white man, tried to kick in the door but failed.
John Thomas Allen a former MLB pitcher for five teams from 1932 to 1944 died at his home in St. Petersburg Florida of a heart ailment. The Raleigh native began with the New York Yankees in 1932, also playing for Cleveland the Cardinals Dodgers and Giants. He appeared in 365 games with 142 wins and 125 losses. He had been in real estate business and is survived by his widow.
The Syracuse Nationals held off a late Boston surge to win 133 to 121 and square the playoff series in the Eastern Division. The deciding game heads to Boston Wednesday with the Celtics as favorites after dominating at home in earlier games.
The Frederick News Post offers cash prizes for tips and local news events. Tips accepted weekdays 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays 8:30 p.m. to noon, Sundays 4 p.m. to midnight. First caller on a story wins. prizes range from $5 to $1 for others. March tips judged by editors. prize-winning stories list published. Call 2-177 on Monu Ment.
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