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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
2
The readable text is chaotic with garbled letters and stray phrases. It mentions May 1 and a burial or date line but lacks clear events or identities to summarize into a cohesive item.
General Electric unveils a six month plan named Operation Upturn aimed at reviving the economy through broad company led efforts. Ralph J. Cordiner, elected chairman, says the drive relies on business and consumer confidence with minimal government aid and will involve 250 000 employees and 45 000 suppliers in a nationwide push to boost buying and service.
A letter to The Post editor argues that Montclare Avenue should not host a commercial warehouse due to health and safety concerns. It notes 97 signatures from protestors and asks for a suitable alternative site, requesting a hearing May 1 at 7 pm in City Hall.
A surprise stork shower was given for Mrs Eugene Johnson of Doubs on April 22 in the social room of the Dickerson church. Attendees included Mrs Ethel Baker Mrs Elwood Claggett and many Roberson relatives. Visiting guest Mr Arthur Belman of Takoma Park offered get well wishes for Mr W Ail Mobley who is ill in hospital. Mrs Fred Williams celebrated her birthday on April 28.
Mr and Mrs Carl William Droneburg of RFD 6 announce the birth of their second child Sharon Ruth on Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Droneburg is formerly Doris LaVaughn Arnold of this city. Mr Clarence A Rohrbaugh of South Jefferson Street will observe his 39th birthday today.
Police records show a 10:62 p m false alarm in the city after responders from the Juniors Uniteds and Citizens were sent to the 600 block of Lee Place for a chimney fire report.
The Republican State Convention met in Baltimore and endorsed Roosevelt and his administration, instructing delegates for Taft for the presidency. Shank and Son opened a nickel theatre in Dr. Fahrney’s building for moving pictures and songs. An exciting duck pins game at AM CA alleys saw Frederick Jaal Ix win by 30 pins. City parents are invited to visit the public schools on May 8. In Myersville a citizens meeting nominated town officials including Burress and R J Ridgely, with candidates Dr Ralph Browning John Smith Charles J Bittle Homer Barner Lloyd Hoogie and Upton Palmer.
Twenty years ago items note 132 volunteers at a luncheon to fund Frederick's Community Chest seeking 35 239 dollars. Seven people were injured in five weekend accidents. E Virginia Doub elected president of Maryland Home Economics Association. Campaign launches for a 2 000 000 veterans hospital near Frederick by Winfield Scott Schley Camp.
Frederick professionals including Herman Brust Jr Elmer Ebier Nathan Jacobsen A M Seeger and Ed McGuisess toured Fort Detrick to learn how local stores supply the Army Chemical Corps lab. Fort Detrick bought about 754000 in Frederick goods last year, about 20 percent of its total purchases, with plans to shift more local sourcing under the Army Industrial Fund.
Frederick Hish School seniors stage a mystery comedy titled 320 College Avenue with 32 roles. Director Anna Jay leads the production with cast including Eddie Blumenauer Brenda Fagan and Jeanne Ravstein. Tickets go on sale this week as students promote the show at area streets and the school.
Final rites are listed for Man. Bmsted, associate of Bishop Reitsnider, with Rev. Maurice D. Ashbury to officiate. Bishop Reitsnider died March 16 in California. Also announced are services for Mrs. Mary Jane Clipp of Brunswick, at 1:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, with interment in the church cemetery. Robert Franklin Reed, 66, retired merchant and pernister, was buried in Lakeview Cemetery after services at Muscatine Reed Funeral Home. he died Tuesday in Loudoun Hospital after four years of illness, survived by wife Mary Edmonia Newton, two daughters, a brother, and other relatives.
Death notices report John A Boots Ewing 38 a Washington barber dies of heart attack at his shop. Jacob Olden 81 near Knoxville dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Sybelle A Wolfe of Silver Spring dies at Suburban Hospital. Thomas J Wiener of Hancock dies at Williamsport Sanitarium. Requiem mass and services planned with interments at Arlington National Cemetery Brownsville Church of the Brethren St Johns Cemetery and St Peters Cemetery. Survivors include multiple spouses children and grandchildren across Maryland and nearby states. Funeral homes listed in Washington and Silver Spring areas.
Hal Boyle reflects on the sudden death of a co worker and how an ordinary day becomes focused on the departed, as colleagues recall memories and the routine work continues amid grief and the next death in the office.
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