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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1958
Page
2
A May 7 1955 1958 era Dear Abby column contains letters about neighbor conflicts. Readers discuss children playing in streets and yards and a mother-in-law disputes baking utensils. The writer requests guidance on balancing religious differences and yard access with respect for neighbors.
A Cornell study of 3,000 people across five groups links environmental changes to illness, from colds to physiological responses. The report to the American College of Physicians argues medicine must consider environment in treatment and notes moods and personality influence health outcomes.
Prof John T White principal of Girls High School since September was chosen superintendent of schools to succeed Oscar B Coblentz who will move to other work. Ah X Young was re elected acting superintendent for a year. The executive committee of the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad Company met to authorize grading of the Lewistown to Catoctin segment.
The May 7 1955 issue notes a Maryland University football integration stance by Frank Dobson and Ting. It reports a Yellow Springs Band with members including G Ross Twentey and R Donald Gearinger. The Children's Aid Society held a board meeting in Winchester Hall introducing new junior board members led by Paul Ausherman. A foster parents event is planned for May 24 at North Frederick Elementary School and a tour of the Maryland State Reformatory for Women is set for May 13. A city police car collision is also noted.
A collection of birthday observances and anniversaries for residents including Richard Rinehart and others at various addresses. Mentions of events like a Leaders conference in Palm Beach and a local accident case involving a Pennsylvania railroad crew and a high school senior. Also notes a secretary election at Gaucher College and minor local civic details.
Left, son of Mr and Mrs Philip K Edwards, and James Healy, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Norman C Healy, are described as skilled electrical appliance fixers who act as checkers and fixers for a local shop or team.
The Woman's Club of Washington Grove plans a Saturday benefit auction at the Washington Grove auditorium to support community projects. Mrs Ernest Hall chairs the event with committees for food consignments and children’s auction. club president is David Geiger. The sale runs from 9 to 10 a.m. for children and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for adults in the 200 acre town near Gaithersburg with about 150 residents incorporated in 1937.
Edward D. Storm, candidate for the 6th Congressional District, pushes a vigorous national plan to expand the economy. His wife, speaking for him at a rally in town last night, says Storm combines experience with a people-centered approach and can win in November.
May events include readings at Hood College venues, concerts at Brodbeck Hall, May Day activities, vespers, and Arm forces Day open house at Fort Detrick. Also listed are Board of Directors meeting, Ladies Auxiliary, and various society gatherings at Francis Scott Key Hotel, Hood College, and related venues.
Washington columnist compares Supreme Court to baseball umpires criticizing erratic rulemaking and the role of law clerks. He cites hearings. notes clerks influence opinions and questions the transparency of judicial decisions. The piece urges Congress to address the law clerk system.
Ralph M Crone Sr 59 of Jefferson died at home. Survived by wife Maude Cramer Crone. daughter Mrs Paul R Steley. son Ralph M Crone Jr. sister Mrs Lillye Minnick. brother Russell Crone. one granddaughter. Services Friday 2 pm at Gladhill funeral home Middletown, Rev George Kinefelder to officiate. Interment at Reformed Cemetery Middletown. Exie M Harding 55 of Washington died Monday at Georgetown University Hospital after illness. Survived by seven children and seven brothers and three sisters. Body at Bethesda funeral home. services Thursday 12 noon. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. William Edward Howard 75 farmer of Gaithersburg died Tuesday at Montgomery County Hospital. Survived by wife Maitie Edna and four daughters and 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services Thursday 2 pm at Roy W Barber funeral home Laytonsville. Interment Forest Oak Cemetery Gaithersburg. Levin T Lewis 73 retired farmer and merchant of Middlepoint died Tuesday. Survived by wife Trixie Delauter Lewis. children Mrs Don Warrenfeltz, Mrs Marshall Grossnickle, Mrs Russell Flook, Wilbur Lewis, Clarence Lewis, Lawrence Lewis. two grandchildren and one foster grandchild. Body at funeral home Myersville. services 2:30 pm Friday. interment Grossnickle Cemetery. Paul F Bittle funeral director. Charles D Myers 66 died Tuesday at Winnert Nursing Home Westminster. Survived by a few cousins. He lived in Pleasant Valley then nursing home. The text ends with note on editorial commentary about social expectations.
Funeral services were held for Byron Dorsey Jr. of Evanston, formerly Mt. Airy, with Rev. Victor S. Ross officiating. Pallbearers included H G Lowman and A R Lowman among others. Also reported were funerals for Martin L. Devilbiss of Middleburg and Roscoe Rippeon of Woodsboro. Andrew J. Easter, Democratic U S Senate candidate, visited Frederick to drum up support as he forecasts limited chances. Easter traveled to Hagerstown for a Democratic rally afterward.
The woman had been seriously ill about a week. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7 4 p.m. from the Taneytown home of C. C. Fuss and So. Rev. Stanley B. Jeans will officiate with interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Friends may call this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Mr Charles C Brashears returned home from a hospital in greteive after injuries from a March automobile accident on Ballenger Creek. He is in 2 cast and improving nicely. BALLENGER GIRLS 1 H Club meets May 2 with 18 members 3 leaders and one guest. The next event is a demonstration day planned for Saturday June 14 with demonstrations luncheon and meeting all in one day.
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