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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1957
Page
2
The May 16 1957 edition of The News from Frederick includes standard notices and brief notices. It lists circulation members and staff acknowledgments and references the paper established in 1533. The page notes subscription details and returns from the Associated Press.
Marilyn Leatherman and Eugene Gaver wed May 5 at 2 30 PM in the Grossnickle Church of the Brethren near Myersville. The ceremony featured a Swiss organdy gown, family attendants, and a reception for about 150 guests followed by a honeymoon to the Pocono Mountains and Niagara Falls.
A weekly Univac powered dating feature draws attention by pairing eligible bachelors and bachelorettes through electronic analysis. Critics note that one engagement on the show failed without a clear explanation, underscoring that love often defies logic and calculation. Some illogical marriages endure while some logical ones fail.
The Legislative Council in Baltimore on May 15 set up a special committee of non legislators to study whether Maryland lawmakers should be paid more. The group, led by Douglas N. Sharretts, will review current salaries of 1800 a year plus daily expenses and mileage allowances.
At the second registration for municipal voters 307 were registered. Joseph W. Gaver sought registration in Precinct 2 but was placed on the suspect list over non residency claims to test Clarke Place voting rights. Roy Wachter named floor manager at Braddock Heights pavilion for the season. Mrs Al Mullinix resigned as chief operator at Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company. City Opera advisory building committee visited Hagerstown to bid on five sets of scenery for 3600. Boarding students and faculty of Woman's College were guests of Mr and Mrs Ed gar McCardell at Braddock Heights tower from 4 to 7. May Fete day at the heights for the art department Saturday.
A list of new titles includes The Turn of the Tide by Arthun Bryant and Take My Life by Eddie Cantor. Also featured are You Can Win a Scholarship by Samuel C Brownstein Engineering in History by Richard Shelton Kirby and Good Housekeeping Complete Wedding Guide by Elizabeth Stewart Weston.
Two men accused of making moonshine whisky spurned a judge's clemency plea offer and were sentenced in federal court. Joyce P. Sumner, 25, Rising Sun, Cecil County, was found guilty of operating a 400 gallon still and received two years plus a $1,500 fine. Grover C. Hoffman, 25, Rising Sun, pleaded guilty and drew 18 months.
Joan Williams a fifth grader at Mother Seton School Emmitsburg won the national AAA poster contest with the theme Wear White After Dark over 7000 entries from across the United States. Sister Regina received a special award for helping create the winning artwork. William Sanders also earned honorable mention and a certificate for his entry.
Karl Knox Kepler of Knoxville is announced as cashier of Citizens Bank of Keedysville by President Russell H. Geeting. He succeeds James L. Madison who recently resigned to join Nicoderaus National Bank in Hagerstown. Kepler has extensive banking experience including eight years as manager of the Springfield Ohio Company office and associations with Greene and Brock on the New York Stock Exchange. He also worked in banks in Fort Lauderdale Florida and Brunswick. A Frederick County native, he served four years in the Navy during World War I and now resides at Brentland Farm in the Middletown valley where he farms dairy cattle and operates a 39-stanchion barn and milk house. He sings in the St. Mark's Episcopal church choir and is active in the Masonic order. His hobbies include music and training saddled animals.
Women of the Ijamsville Homemakers Club hear a presentation on water safety and the Nielsen Method of artificial respiration led by Mrs. Samuel Hollingsworth, with Mrs. Ryland Houston presiding. Refreshments, plant exchange, and a garden talk followed as plans for a June outdoor meeting at Mrs. Lerner’s home were announced.
In New York Yankee Hank Bauer denied an accusation of striking a man at the Copacabana basement after a ballgame. Edwin Jones, 42, of Manhattan, was hospitalized with a fractured jaw and possible additional injuries. Police questioned Bauer and several Yankee teammates including Mickey Mantle Whitey Ford and Yogi Berra as the DA’s office reviewed the case.
Funeral services for Nelson C Jessee age 105 of East Third Street were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev Walter D Mehrling at Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church Adamstown with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers included J A Reynolds and Charles Morris among others. Also, funeral services for Henrietta D Wantz 53 wife of J Russell Wantz of Emmitsburg were held at Allison funeral home Emmitsburg with Rev Philip Bower officiating and interment in Mt View Cemetery Emmitsburg. Pallbearers were Russell Wantz Jr Thomas Wantz Robert Wantz Wilbur Wantz Jerry Wantz and Albert Flenner.
Court records show Susie Delores Kersey and Harry Ralph Kersey filing for partial divorce with support maintenance and counsel fees. Marriage licenses issued for James L. Allder and Doris A. Dawson in Bluemont. James Edward Schell and Edna Catherine Newcomer, both of Milton, Pa., divorced. Property deed transfers include Fannie R. Souder to Emogene S. Wenner and husband for $10.
Frank R. Smith Sr. and Alma Cramer observe birthdays on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fox welcomed an eight pound five ounce girl on April 13 at Washington County Hospital, daughter of Frances Rudy of Middletown. Mr. and Mrs. Herry Green hosted guests, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Janaues, and others. E. Paul Magaha Jr. announces birth of a son at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Various property transfers listed, including Hamilton Homes Inc. to Lockard, DeGrange, and Wall. The article also notes a science line about the earth and Milky Way being two and a half billion years older.
Multiple hospital admissions and recoveries in Frederick and surrounding areas include C H Mercer undergoing surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital with satisfactory results. Others admitted to Vindobona Convalescent Home Braddock Heights include Mrs Sarah Rude and Miss Erwin Harry. A Damascus double ring wedding unites Adurne Mae Hanning and Lester R Runckles at Damascus Methodist Church with reception at the church hall.
Secretary Benson warned House members that killing a major portion of the soil bank program will raise farm surpluses. Testifying before the Agriculture Committee, he argued for new farm legislation although the vote by the full House was 192-187 to end part of the program after the year.
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