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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1959
Page
4
Cancer specialists urge early detection and funding to raise cure rates from one third to one half. Progress in chemotherapy and virology paths fuels optimism while public support remains essential for expanded research. Also note births and local social updates including Evanston and Adams towns.
A Philadelphia arc outlines a city interest in erecting an ABA, with a stock company to be formed. Charles E Mealey sells property at South Market and All Gains street to S Anthony Biarino for Mr Marino. Frederick College Glee Club plans a concert at the Opera House.
A 1975 snapshot notes danger at a new high school site when a worker was injured between two trucks. The piece also mentions noon bank closures on Saturdays affecting Frederick merchants and an operetta titled Spring Glow performed by the Academy of the Visitation students and staff.
Reports from Frederick and surrounding areas note several local figures in hospitals. Mrs Hogarth of East Fourth Street was admitted to Charlotte Hospital for X ray treatments and remains in about the same condition. John F Gittinger of 238 West Fifth Street is listed in excellent condition at Western Maryland State Chronic Hospital in Hagerstown after transfer from Frederick Memorial Hospital. State's Attorney Edwin F Nikirk is described as fair and improved at University Hospital in Baltimore and not yet ready to return to duties. Harry Hoffman, formerly of Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights, was moved to Doe ters Hospital in Washington by ambulance.
Janet Wolfe and Dennis Mann wed May 2 at 7 pm in Garfield at the Mr. Carmel United Brethren Church. The ceremony featured Rev. John Schildt and a double ring vow, with attendants Jo Ann Draper and Lind Stotler. The groom, a U S Air Force member, previously stationed at Dover, plans to live with his parents while the couple awaits September 1969 change.
David Lawrence reports Christian Herter handles questions with calm firmness and clear positions at Geneva talks. He avoids revealing negotiating specifics while defending U S diplomacy and respecting international negotiation secrecy. The piece lauds his tact, sincerity, and adherence to duty as a new Secretary of State.
A Megi magistrate convened a session with new benchers during two years tenure. Two defendants pled guilty to motor vehicle violations each fined £10. one defendant was not guilty. A trial of two women proceeded with one acquittal for improper turning. Mrs Emmers faced the court. one defendant fined $19 and costs for an accident. Witnesses testified for the defense.
The text records a church wedding with 125 guests in the social hall. The bride is an 1858 Mt. Airy High School graduate and secretary at Western Maryland College in Westminster. The groom is a 1955 Mt. Airy High School graduate working for the C P Telephone Co in Baltimore.
Ruslana Antonowicz, born in Lwow, Poland, will perform at Coffman Chapel May 24 with Hood College Community Chorus as guest soloist. Her program includes Chopin Nocturne Op. 27 No. 2, Chopin Op. 25 No. 11 Etude, and Schumann Symphonic Etudes Op. 13. She has won major competitions and will tour South East this summer before her New Debut next season.
Maryland and Delaware crops benefited from generally favorable weather last week while Western Maryland faced overly damp soils limiting plowing. Moisture was adequate elsewhere as 80 to 50 percent of corn land had been plowed, less than 10 percent planted. Pastures were good to excellent. crop progress varied by county with apples blooming and pollination aided by warm conditions. Strawberry auctions expected to open May 15 at Pittsville and Salisbury.
Multiple notices report the deaths of Glenn William Kinna 51 of Harmony遗 Frederick Memorial Hospital. Lola Gladhill Kinna and seven surviving children are listed with other relatives. Funeral arrangements set for 3 p m at Gladhill Middletown with burial in Harmony cemetery.
Mercersburg Academy regents elected three alumni to vacancies. John Coolidge of Farmington Connecticut class ’24, Edward E. Ford of Binghamton and New York City class ’12, and Austin V. McClain of Eas on. Coolidge is son of the late President Calvin Coolidge and recently retired as president of the Connecticut Manifold Forms Co. Grace Goodhue, his mother, served on the regents from 1933 to 1945.
Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles was optioned to Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League on 24 hour recall. He has appeared in 13 games with 5 hits in 25 at bats for a .200 average. Robinson, from Little Rock, will be 22 later this month, in his fifth year with the Orioles.
Funeral services were held for Maurice Edgar Clabaugh at his residence near Keymar with Rev. Edward J. Stout presiding. Pallbearers included nephews Sterling Tlabaugh Carmen Fogle and others, under D. R. Hartzier and Sons. Also noted were services for Harry Calvin Snoots at 105 East Church Street with Rev. E Hoontz Helwic, interment at St John’s Lutheran Creagrstown. and Judge Arthur DeWalt Willard at 106 East Church Street with Rev. Dr. Wilhelm officiating and Mount Olivet burial under M R Etchison and Son.
Miss Betty Clarice Willard daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen K Willard Sr of Sabillasville wed James Franklin Kunkle of St Thomas Pa in St Johns Reformed Church Sabillasville The ceremony featured palms flowers candles and music by Delores Snider Della Nave and Helen Gomer The couple will reside in Chambersburg after May 1 In attendance were relatives and friends including Paul Kunkle and Merle Snider Pre nuptial showers were held in Chambersburg and St Thomas with family hosting the celebrations.
London AP report notes the Shah of Iran begins an official visit to Britain amid interest in closer Western ties and possible romance rumors with Princess Margaret. Royal arrivals at Victoria Station include Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan amid formal introductions.
Ashley Dukes, British dramatist and producer born in Tyler Texas, died Monday after a long career writing nearly 30 plays and serving as a fiscal officer and critic. Clayton J. McCullers, 73, mentioned as related, also noted in the obituary context.
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