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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1959
Page
4
A homemaking demonstration emphasizes preventing accidents by checking cellar stairs and lighting, removing clutter, and eliminating loose rugs. It urges installing railings, brightening top and bottom landings, and clearing boxes and cords to reduce fire and fall risks in daily living spaces.
A U S Department of Commerce study notes that investments by business consumers and government have kept above $100 billion yearly in the 1950s. Consumer purchases fueled homes, autos, and durable goods, reaching near $1 trillion in total investments, while government and business added billions more. The consumer's steady spending is highlighted as the economy's stabilizing force despite recession pressures.
Negotiators for Queen City and Cumberland Brewing reach tentative two year contract with Local 265 Brewery Workers Union. The pact will cover more than 200 union members at two plants and details were not disclosed.
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News for May 16 1909 notes Arroll Park on West Patrick site now open to beaches with seating along walkways hydrants for thirsty visitors. Potomac River success in fishing attracts many along the shore. Braddock Heights will be used for the season with concerts and increased attendance as October approaches.
Government and local society notes from March 16 1939 include references to Governor O Conorance, Peirot and Magistrate 2s State, with W L Brann considering sending a winner to the Gold Cup race. Mothers Day observed by Troon 29 Boy Scouts at Mountain City Lodge Knights of Pythias. Frederick's Community Chest campaign seeks 16550 for five organizations chaired by Robert L Smith.
Rev Herbert H. Jordan and Dr Paul dul announceCatholic Charities drive continues through May 30. We have about $3,000 in contributions to date as temperatures and precipitation are reported for the 24 hours ending at a.m. Agsoc.
Lovettsville residents report on the senior 4-H club gathering May 6 with Frank Keesling, Janet Mann presiding, voting to buy a power mower. Members attend conservation camp in July. various local families and events noted, including hospital stays, visits, and Mother’s Day gatherings.
Mrs. R Bruce Murdoch of Park avenue marks her 90th birthday while visiting her son in Arlington Virginia. Garden Club winners include Mrs John Peyton Thrasher for contemporary flowers at Baltimore event. Several social visits span Jamestown Glyndon Texarkana St Louis and Annapolis with family gatherings.
Mrs. Michael Peregoff a well known Frederick Jewish resident died this morning after a short illness following a stroke at Frederick Memorial Hospital She was 67 and active in Beth Sholom Congregation and the Frederick Section Council of Jewish Women Surviving are her husband a son Arthur Peregoff of Norfolk Va a daughter Mrs Rose Fine of Silver Spring and three granddaughters Services are planned for Sunday at two o clock at the Jack Lewis funeral home in Baltimore
Death notices report Mrs Lula Black Baumgarten of Baltimore formerly Rocky Ridge died May 14. Services set for Sunday at Sondheim Home Baltimore with interment at Hebrew Congregation cemetery. Also noted: Harry QO. Fogle aged 9 of Baltimore died at Brown Memorial Hospital Waterloo New York after long illness. Funeral at Taylorsville Methodist church with church cemetery interment and pallbearers.
Funeral services were held for John Ananias Turner 84 at Friends Creek Church of God with burial in Friends Creek cemetery. Clyde Henry Beachley of 229 South Jefferson Street received rites at the family funeral home with interment in the Middletown Reformed cemetery. Charles E. Fogle of Thurmont had services at M. L. Creager and Son with interment in Blue Ridge cemetery.
Mr Thomas E Cole of Boyds announces the engagement of his daughter June Elizabeth to Theo dore M Houseknecht son of Mr and Mrs Earl Houseknecht Sr A June wedding is planned The couple and families are named along with schooling and careers The notice also covers a Kansas City Mrs Harry S Truman routine hospital checkup not ill.
Multiple brief notices report patients at University Hospital Baltimore including ten month old Mebri Stull and Geraldine Norwood improving or being treated Mrs Annie Mehrling recuperating in Alexandria after surgery at Alexandria Hospital Walter Williams aged 116 the Civil War survivor plans a parade outing in Houston Texas with an appointed physician accompanying by ambulance for Armed Forces Day parade
Elaine Delores Painter and Caiton Thomas Walker wed May 2 at St James United Church of Carisi in a double ring ceremony. The bride, from Lovellsville Virginia, wore Chantilly lace over net and taffeta with a pearl strand. the groom is from Philadelphia. Attendants included Martha Ather of Washington. best man Joseph W. Jason of Arlmaten. A reception followed. Walker serves in the U.S. Marines in Philadelphia.
The Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission released its May meeting schedule. An executive session occurs Friday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the Hiram Winchester Room, Winchester Halls, followed by a public meeting at 1:30 p.m. The draft subdivision regulations were key items under consideration.
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