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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1957
Page
3
Local page shows publication date May 17 1957 and newspaper masthead for The News Frederick Maryland. Includes byline and Associated Press rights note with typical republication disclaimer and office listings.
A Watertown police officer stopped a nine or ten year old bicyclist with no light or reflector and started a safety campaign that became statewide as Governor proclaims Bicycle Safety Week May 18. The article notes Massachusetts high bicycle to motor vehicle ratio and stresses maintenance lights brakes tires and steering for summer riding.
At the city meeting the mayor and aldermen discussed granting a franchise to the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railroad to use portions of Fifth and East streets for track access and a siding by the Northern Railroad. Dora Ramsburg trustees sold a Lewistown district farm for $5,650 to Colonel Layman. William E. Gannon, longtime Adams Express driver, begins his 49th year with the company after starting as a messenger in 1835 at age 10. West All Saints street residents complain about a dark electric light at a street corner. Magts Bakery at 37 North Market advertises ice cream making machinery with flavors and prices: vanilla or chocolate 45 cents per half gallon, 30 cents per quart, strawberry and other fruit flavors 65 cents per half gallon and $12 per gallon.
John W Feyorite filed as an independent candidate for Frederick mayor for the June 8 election. Petitions reportedly carried 325 to 350 signatures. Harry D Radcliffe joined A C Collinus staff in Frederick. Charles H Brown 77 former postmaster and Thurmont bank VP died. Independent Hose sells small pumper to Emporia Virginia fire company.
Obituaries describe Miss E Grace Grossnickle 63 of Hagerstown born near Wolfsville with surviving brother Lester E Grossnickle Ellerton sister Mary E Grossnickle Hagerstown and other relatives. Linwood Price 136 East Fifth St Frederick died at 3 at work age 39 and leaves wife two children siblings with services in Nazarene church. Mrs Minnie B Knight 81 Brunswick widow of Lewis Knight dies at Spring Grove State Hospital with son Lee Carvey and siblings. funeral and church rites planned with interment at Reformed Knoxville cemetery. Funeral directors C E Cline and Son JC H Feete.
Funeral services were held for Amanda Belle Matthews at 11 oclock Thursday at 106 East Church street with Rev. Gordon C. Hite officiating. Interment followed at Mount Olivet cemetery. Pallbearers included Garnet Noffsinger David Kifer and others. Earlier services for Emma Baile Wetjzeh, Oak Orchard resident, were conducted Thursday at 2 30 p m with interment in Pipe Creek cemetery. Henrietta D Wantz of Emmitsburg died at Warner Hospital and services were held at Allison funeral home Emmitsburg with interment at Mt View Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Jug Bridge Homemakers club with 15 members and guest Helen Boyer convened at Mrs. Allen Knill's home in Linden Hills on May 8. Co hostess was Mrs Edward Oden. Main opened with a prayer and a business session. Mrs Main discussed Ling janore filtration plant safety and artificial respiration demonstrations. Sewing class modeled dresses under Mrs Rayhu Specht. Picnic set for Huskey Park August 28 at 6 30 p m. Next meeting May 22 at Day.
Mrs Sundergill known as one of two local licensed kindergarteners retires after 17 years. She built a home classroom at 605 Wilson Place and taught about 60 children yearly in classes of 20 to 3 year groups. Her program blends letters numbers discipline and stories with new tales saved by a granddaughter. She recalls graduation ceremonies and a rhythm band while noting parents’ support and pupils’ affection as they move to first grade.
Among The Sick Mr. Raymond L. Smith recuperates at home in Woodsboro after major surgery at Johns Hopkins Home and Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs. E. F. Carnes Lovettsville is under observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Nelson D. Summers Jr. Liberty town is a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar A. Hirsch Biggs Avenue are cardiac patients in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Irene S. Gross 303 West South Street moved to University Hospital Baltimore for treatment. Miss Isabel Zimmerman West Third Street fell and broke her left ankle and was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital.
The funeral for Edward D. Lewis was held Sunday at 2 30 p m in Boyds Presbyterian Church with Rev James P Kerr officiating. A May birthday surprise for Lois Kerr followed by a church choir gathering. Mothers were honored at Mother's Day services with flowers and cards. A large family gathering at the Rupert Spring home marked the occasion.
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