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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1959
Page
4
The article reports a record gold outflow in the United States totaling $2300 008600 last year and an additional $179,900,000 in the recent two weeks. It attributes the trend to a recession and imports exceeding exports, with American goods priced out of the market. The national gold stock stands near $20,60,60,000, and a reversal would require stronger exports or a larger surplus.
An unusually cold windy winter across Virginia to Massachusetts caused severe plant damage due to lack of snow insulation. Some plants may recover with pruning and care. others may die. In Wisconsin a Bear Creek wind storm caused property damage and animal trapping. Eddie Fisher and Elizabeth Taylor to wed in Las Vegas next Tuesday with Michael Todd Jr. as best man.
Caleb C. Lew, a veteran railroad master who served 17 years with the Northern Central in Baltimore and supervised the start of every tram, died suddenly at his home on Second Street at age 86. He aided Union armies during the Civil War and later held duties in Fredericksburg area transitions. His long career spanned master roles and wartime service.
Twenty years ago items note Hood College will hold the annual May Day celebration on May 13 at the Hudson Memorial Outdoor Theater. The wedding of Margaret Virginia Nusz and Richard H. Best occurred at Evangelical Reformed Church. Dr P Lansdale returned from New York City after attending the World’s Fair opening. Middletown Volunteer Wire Co to buy an engine from American LaFrance Co for 8300 dollars.
Magistrate Eduard Storm will question Mrs. William C. Roderick of the Children’s Aid Lottery about conditions at a Thurston cow home after an assault case in Magistrate’s court. Raymond W McDonough faces assault and battery charges regarding Miss Frances Jones on April 22. Jones testified both were drinking and described a confrontation. defense counsel Sheffield Jr. argued the case for the defendant. Kate Stora and Kate Stora noted the couple’s drinking affecting two minor children, leading to a request to examine living conditions for the children.
Western Maryland College in Westminster holds its 89th commencement exercises on June 1 at 10 a.m. Speaker is former Senate Majority Leader Scott W. Lucas of Elinois who will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws. Other honorees include Bishop G Bromley Oxnam Rev Clarence Van Brunt Dr Charles W Wainwright Joseph Whiteford and Rev F Norman Van Brunt.
Birth notices from Frederick Memorial Hospital between March 2 and May 3 list newborns from families including Albert D. Riffle of Thurmont, a second son named Scott Douglas. Carole Lynn, first daughter, born to a family with ties to La Bella Walk Church, Virginia. Joseph Abell of West RFD. Alvin K. Fourth Street Lee’s family. Jear Turner’s Arkansas links. R. Hood Ge’s East Pat 2B son Scott Welfe. and other families such as Wolfe of Woodsboro, Bruchey of Frederick, Nuse of Brunswick, O Conner of Schley Avenue, and Stafford of Walkersville, noting first or additional children and names like Pamela Ann, Kevin Lee, Ann Elizabeth.
Mrs. Remsberg of 83 East Church Street celebrated her 85th birthday with a surprise party hosted by daughter Mamie Remsberg. Attendees included Rev George H Klinefelter and many relatives and friends who brought cards and gifts. Refreshments and a birthday cake preceded social visits from a wide circle of neighbors.
A home dinner event hosted by Joseph Rice featured son Louie Lenhart and others while a local obedience class run by trainer German Maley drew area residents of various ages. Governor Tawes reappointed Dr Prussetl of Baltimore to Maryland State Board of Examiners in Optometry.
About 170 members and guests attended the United Church Women annual dinner at the Church of the Brethren. Speakers included Mrs. Ira Nicodemus on migrant workers and Mrs. Jean Harnish on Harmony Grove school corew. The program covered migrant labor health, clothing and food needs for children, and public support through hiring youths.
Winchester meeting of the Democratic State Central Committee decided not to make recommendations for magistrates clerks to Frederick City oral magistrates due to prior commitments. Edward D. Storm and Byron W. Thomason may decide within a day on appointing a clerk. current clerk Water J Davis, a Republican, appears certain to succeed himself. The committee plans to oppose recommending a Republican for the post.
A 17 year old girl Mary Mauck was injured when a group of friends heard a rifle discharge from a rubbish pit on the sidewalk during Cumberland Clean Up Week. She was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital in unknown condition. A local man was treated at Fred Erick Memorial Hospital after ingesting poison tablets. Incumbents Garland Linton and Larue Evans were re elected by default with no opposition.
Governor Tawes announced the appointment of F. Douglas Sears of Silver Spring as State insurance commissioner for a four year term. The list also includes Willam F. Hilgenberg as bank commissioner and Mrs J Wimer Cronin as a member of the State Board of Education with numerous county board of education appointments across Maryland.
Gloria Brandenburg daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert F Brandenburg Middletown and Edward Rhea son of Mr and Mrs Andrew J Rhea Myersville were united in a double ring ceremony at the Myersville Lutheran church parsonage. Rev Raymond L Markley officiated as families attended. The couple now reside in a newly furnished apartment at Braddock Heights.
Mrs Civries EK Bowman 89 a Germantown church leader died Saturday at Montgomery County General Hospital Born in Middlebrook widow of Charles R Bowman she led Trinity Methodist Church Sunday School and taught adult Bible classes She leaves a daughter a sister three grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral 2 30 p m Tuesday at Trinity Methodist Church Germantown burial in Upper Seneca Baptist Cemetery Cedar Grove Also Daniel William Castle 76 farmer died after weeks illness Surviving wife three children sister and brother There are funeral plans and interment at Lutheran Cemetery Middletown Robert H Kepler 83 died in Hagerstown member of Trinity Lutheran Church Funeral 2 p m Friday East Funeral Home Boonsboro interment Middletown Lutheran Cemetery W C Nicholson 62 real estate man died at Suburban Hospital cancer Resident of Bethesda Keller and Nicholson firm senior partner and Montgomery County Board of Realtors Survived by wife and son Funeral 2 p m Tuesday Bethesda funeral home burial Fort Lincoln Cemetery
A Cincinnati man 59 was fined $10 and costs after attempting to strip down in a Go It Yourself laundry place. Judge Orsad G. Matz told him there is no difference between men and women wearing shorts in public and fined him accordingly.
Baltimore voters backed Grady over McKeldin in a decisive mayoral victory and swept Democratic gains in city offices. Returns showed Grady with about 154 786 votes to McKeldin’s 73 129, with strong turnout and Democratic wins for comptroller and the City Council.
Among the sick Mr. Lee T. Frye of Adamstown is awaiting surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Mary Poole of Jefferson was admitted to the Vindobona Convalescent Home on May 3. John W. Myers of Thurmont also admitted to Vindobona on May 3. Nine year old Wilmer Lee Guyton of Burkittsville underwent ear surgery at Frederick Memorial and is improving. Mrs. Henry K. C. Fox of Braddock Heights was admitted to Vindobona on Tuesday. Harry W. E. Brachey of East 3th street is recovering at Frederick Memorial after surgery. Michael Callahan, 19, Mt. St. Marys College student, treated at Warner Hospital Gettysburg for injuries from a fall. Former Representative Katherine Edgar Byron of Georgetown entered Baders Hospital for surgery expected today and a one week stay planned.
Ralph J. Sybert, veteran reporter and columnist, is appointed public relations director of the State Roads Commission, effective June 3. The SRC chair John Funeral services for Roland J. McMullen and Eugene Condon were held at 10:30 a.m. at Waltz funeral home in Winfield.
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