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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1957
Page
2
Lawrence argues that when the press faces controversy affecting its own interests both sides of the dispute must be fully presented. He notes that the ongoing argument has developed between the parties involved and urges balanced coverage.
An aroused public moved the armed forces to depose Lieut. Gen. Gustavo Rojas Pinilla as dictator of Colombia. A five man junta, including Maj. Gen. Gabriel Pario, assumed control and pledged free elections, signaling a shift away from Pinilla's style of rule and a measured move in South American politics amid uprisings.
A retrospective column recalls Mrs Gaylord Harnwell witnessing the Hindenburg disaster and later learning a relative aboard survived. It notes early morning automobile horns drawing fire from the Frederick Advisory Board, and a high windstorm with gusts to 48 mph causing no major damage. The piece includes bold quotes on press freedom from Walker Stone and remarks on passport policy and Dulles statements.
Old newspaper masthead text shows Frederick Maryland edition dated May 18 1967 with publication details and filing marks. The readable fragments indicate common weekly issue formatting and postal classification notes.
Graduation events occurred on Wednesday with other grades attending picnics at various spots. A reception of the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary occurred Monday evening, welcoming Mrs. Alice McGlaughlin Mrs. Betty Goulden Mrs. Rachel Hobbs and Miss Navje Wachter.
The Maryland Republican State Committee issued a policy statement urging early consideration of statewide and local candidates. It calls for hearing all potential candidates before endorsements and weighing public reaction to maintain the party’s standing in Maryland.
Dr Lawrence W Byers formerly of Fort Detrick and associate in psychiatry neurology and bio chemistry at Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans Louisiana was among professionals making reports at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting held recently in Chicago. He is married to Mary Alice Barrier of Walkersville.
Mrs Howard T Gaver of Culler avenue celebrated her daughter Miss Julie Ruth Gaver’s third birthday with a party at home on Friday morning. Guests included Diane Hoffman Joanne Baumgardner Angela Giannani Joanne Wickless Timmie Hull Larry Kreh and Jay Six. Other items note relatives vacationing in Greenville S C and a farewell dinner for Mrs Leonard Crouse, plus a bridal shower for Barbara Ann Klipp and other local social notes.
The funeral for Mrs. Alice H Price of Hyattstown died at a Germantown rest home on Tuesday. The service was Friday at 1 p.m. at M. R. Etchison and Son funeral home. Rev. William Miller led the service with pallbearers Frank Linthicum Paul Linthicum Byron Darby Wesley Rivers Joseph Price Earl Price. Burial at Hyattstown Methodist church cemetery. Funeral director W L Burdette. Also notes a Doubs Methodist charity event with a Susannah Wesley class banquet at the Lutheran church on May 15. attendees included Mrs Monroe Thomas and other named mothers and speakers.
Miss Hilda Louise Martz daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Martz and Daniel Martin Rubeck son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Rubeck were married May 11 at Bethel Church of God in Germantown. The bride wore a white cotton lace gown with blue accessories and carried a white Bible. Guests included family from Lovettsville Falls Church and Greenstone. After a reception the couple planned to reside in Waynesboro Pa.
Scientists report gnarled trees in the White Mountains of eastern California may be the world’s oldest living organisms, dated to about four thousand years.
George Harold Fleagle died Friday at his Thurmont home after a six year illness at age 35. He served 16 months overseas with the Fifth Armored Division Field Artillery in World War II and was a member of Thurmont Methodist Church and the Guardian Hose Company. He is survived by his wife Rachel Grimes Fleagle, daughter Carolyn Arlene, brother Edgar, and foster sister Mrs. George Kershner of Baltimore. Funeral services Monday at 2 p.m. at Thurmont Methodist Church, Rev. Paul H. McCarty, with burial in Blue Ridge Cemetery. M. L. Creager and Son, funeral directors.
The Hahn couple of Ceresville contest the Maryland State Roads Commission value as too low in a condemnation case. The commission deposited 2590 dollars as fair value, while the Frederick County Property Review recommended 7050 dollars. The Hahns claim the acreage and easements aren’t fully counted and demand a jury trial.
Senior Girl Scouts present a production of Alice in Wonderland at Winchester Hall next Saturday afternoon and evening. Miss Marion Wolbers directs with Jeanne Rabhstein as technical advisor and Carol Zimmerman in charge of props.
Reported injuries include Otho P. Spring of Lovettsville kicked by a cow in the mouth and chest. Milton Rickerds, 77, of Frederick, is in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a stroke at North Market and East Church streets. Silas E. Murray of Adamstown was readmitted to Windobona Hospital in Braddock Heights. his condition is satisfactory.
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