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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1957
Page
3
Washington dispatch notes two weeks have passed since a command decision led to McGurn being ousted from Egypt. The report, attributed to David Lawrence, outlines the diplomatic fallout and potential shifts in policy as U S and British interests adjust to the removal. Strong entities include McGurn, Egypt, Washington, and David Lawrence.
The operation deploys sixty five airplanes in Pennsylvania and New York to spray the Gypsy moth with DDT costing about 5 million dollars. Officials say the goal is to curb the moth before it reaches Southern forests despite wildlife concerns.
May 4 1937 notes cover Mye rsville bond approval for sewerage financing Emmitsburg bur gess reelection Walkersville town council seats Past Masters Night of Columbia Lodge Attendance Frank Weddle pictured as trout holder at Fishing Creek property Local injuries during a Washington accident and Machinists talks resume Post mentions church membership changes and limited British press access in Red China comment on news reporting history
A May Railway Progress article highlights Brunswick Maryland as a historic railroad town. It notes 104.7 miles of tracks, 1,182 local B&O employees, and a yearly payroll around 6 million dollars. The piece cites diesel adoption as cleaner and cheaper despite high loco costs.
More than 100 senior high FFA members from five schools attend the Frederick County Federation meeting at Walkersville Fire Hall. Kenneth Wisner presides. speakers include Dr. Albin Kuhn and University of Maryland officials. dinner by Walkersville Ladies Auxiliary follows.
The Frederick Heart Association expanded its annual drive into a statewide effort to fund heart disease research. Local leader Edward D. Storm announced fellowships and grants are available, with opportunities for study at Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland. The program, coordinated with the Maryland Heart Association board, includes support from the American Heart Association and stems from a Baltimore board meeting.
Albert M. Scott of Scotty's Confectionery near Fairview Avenue is reported to be improving at home after a prior heart attack. W. Jarboe Grove, who had surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, is said to be in satisfactory condition. The report also notes wedding attire choices for a daughter’s ceremony and details of Anglebower Pratt wedding at St. Paul’s Chapel, All Saints Church, as well as a note on Quebec considering cider production and sale controls due to high alcohol content found in some cider.
Mary A. Thomas outlines planning steps for home sewing. She advises choosing patterns carefully, using updated pattern charts, selecting appropriate fabrics, and preparing material by straightening edges to ensure garments hang properly.
Mrs. Hattie V. Squibb of Hagerstown died at Washington County Hospital from complications. She was wife of Charles M. Squibb and survived by her husband and other family. The notice blends multiple unrelated clippings, including sewing instructions and local items, with no clear single event beyond the obituary fragment.
Mrs. Alton Gray led a church program featuring hymns I Love to Tell the Story and Day is Dying in the West, scripture readings by Mrs. Gray, prayers by Mrs. Haskell Miller, piano solo by Gwen dolyn Poole, vocal solo by Con stance Harris, reading A Prayer for Mother by Mrs. Walter Poole, and a hymn encore. The next meeting will be at Miss Catherine Thomas's home with hostesses serving refreshments.
Frederick Civil Air Patrol members rode planes at Frederick Municipal Airport after a brief business meeting led by Cadet Officer Kenneth Spurrier. Lou Erosius piloted the plane as cadets worked to decorate their meeting room on the third floor west wing of Winchester Hall with paint during an April 23 gathering. The local club, sponsored by the Breakfast Optimist Club, meets each Thursday between eight and nine p m.
The guide explains cutting notches as sewing guides and avoiding seam allowance. It instructs to cut out pattern pieces, keep them pinned, fold carefully, and promises next week’s lesson on sewing pieces together to make a new dress.
Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude Virginia Schaffer wife of William A Schaffer of 108 West Patrick Street were held Friday at 1 PM at 106 East Church Street with Rev. Dr Raymond E Wilhelm officiating. Pallbearers named include John Stockman James Stockman Robert Szer Frank La Nocar Richard Easterday Edward Seidling. Interment Mount Olivet cemetery. M R Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
Mr and Mrs George Castle of 819 A street Brunswick announce their son George Robert has been promoted to Private First Class after enlisting September 4 1956 He is stationed at Camp Lejeune NC with address listed as Pfc George Robert Castle 163930T Ord Maint Co Mat and Sup Maint B N 2 For Serv Reg FMF Camp Lejeune NC Also notes Potomac Edison bond issue bids with information meeting May 3 in New York and bid deadline May 8 14 million first mortgage and collateral trust bonds
The Frederick News-Post offers May cash prizes for local news tips. Tips accepted weekdays 8 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon, Sundays 4 p.m. to midnight. Prizes: $5 for first, $3 for second, $2 for third, and $1 for the next five stories. First tip on a story counts. Editors will select and publish prize winners. Phone Monument 2117.
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