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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1958
Page
2
The Frederick Maryland newspaper The News publishes its May 21 1958 issue. This front page lists subscription rates and press association details and notes the paper is a member of the Associated Press.
The Rural Women's Short Course at the University of Maryland marks its thirty second year with a five day program from June 16 to 21. Open to all women, the course features twenty classes such as food and nutrition, clothing, home management, leadership and public speaking, daily assemblies, and talks by notable speakers. Attendance has grown from under 100 to over 1000, with sessions including tours of Washington and a campus chapel service.
The article argues that even in the smallest village air pollution persists due to exhaust from cars trucks and buses. It suggests reducing fumes by reconditioning fuel injection systems and calls for legislation to force elimination of gas fumes in fuel systems.
The Frederick Optimist Club thanks The News-Post staff for cooperation and publicity that helped win first place in District 16 Publicity Scrapbook Contest Group 2. Appreciation goes to WFSI radio and Frederick High School Art Department for assistance.
Audrey C Baer of Bel Air and John S Redington of King of Prussia Pa were married Monday evening at the home of Rev C L Shull on South Market Street They reside on South Market Street
Frederick opened the baseball season with a 4 0 victory over Hagerstown as 2 04 fans watched. Fredrick pitcher Anderson struck out 15 while William Jennings Bryan threw out the first ball after a parade to the grounds.
A 1938 column recalls a local motorcrele party mishap and a Frederick High School crash after a jet passenger plane fell near Jefferson. Students witnessed two flaming objects and heavy storms dropped 0.5 inch after a 2.25 inch week.
Lawmakers vow comprehensive review of civil aviation, aviation responsibilities, and air space control after the Las Vegas collision of a military jet and a United Air Lines plane killing 49. Calls for a single aviation authority grow amid military civilian coordination concerns.
Crime trends in 1956 show a sharp rise with a major offense every thirteen seconds and 34 homicides daily. Teen crime surges outpace population growth, as 18 and under offenders rise, while lack of religious training, broken homes, divorce, and disintegrating moral structure are cited as key factors.
Democrat John A. O'Donostiue of Emmitsburg canvassed near the State Armory for the Register of Wills nomination. Republican Harry D. Radcliff, passing by, met him and clarified he could not endorse. O'Donostiue was not nominated.
A Lutheran convention to open in Cumberland will bring pastors from surrounding parishes. Attendees listed include Marta Lo Zirkle Burkittsville Rev Carrol Boyer Frederick Rev Charles Srank Evangelical Lutherans Rev Dale Burrington Gordon Ue Deubs Parish Rev Michael W Kret Singer Lovenlisville Rev Ralph Miller Brunswick Parish Rev William Brown Woodsburg Rev Alpest St Burkhardt Zion Middletown Rev Eugene W Young Jefferson Parish Rev Eugene H McVicker Thurman Parish Rev B Kountz Hebvig Utica Parish Rev Philip Bower Emmitsburg.
Funeral services were held for Margaret Brent in Headville at the Maryland Odd Fellows Home with interment at Mount Olivet cemetery. James Arthur McKissick’s rites occurred at M. L. Creager and Son in Thurmont with interment in Blue Ridge Cemetery. Charles Edward Lipps, former United Fire Company driver, was honored at a service on East Patrick Street with fire company members present and interment at Mount Olivet cemetery.
The Frederick News-Post offers cash rewards for May tips on local news. Tips accepted weekdays 8 p.m. to midnight and Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon, first caller wins. Prizes range from 5 to 1 dollars for top stories, editors decide, tips may be published. Call Monument 21177.
Two all county choruses representing junior and senior high schools performed Tuesday at Frederick High School before about 860 attendees. James Fisher, supervisor of music, noted 225 students formed the groups with 20 to 40 chosen from each school. Florence Booker directed the senior chorus and Serpass led the junior group with accompanists Putman and Repham.
At Pleasant Club Monday evening 30 members attended a demonstration by Mrs. Edward McDevitt on using accessories and color in home decor. The group discussed a Short-Course week at the University of Maryland and a bus trip, with plans for a June 23 picnic in Staley Park if weather permits.
A hospital notice lists multiple patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital including Linda Stine one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Stine East South Street who had her tonsils removed on Monday Mrs Jean Ruskles and Mr Airy underwent surgery Monday Mrs Jack Clam West South Street had surgery Monday Harold Strawsburg Le Gore was admitted Saturday for medical treatment another patient recovering from a stroke was moved Sunday to the hospital in poor condition Richard Reynolds RFD 3 Airy is a surgical patient Russell Bennett Woodbine had an emergency operation Friday Daniel Pruit Rocky Springs was hurt on work at Fort Detrick and admitted with favorable condition Lee Murray Washington is a surgical patient and brother of Roscoe C Murray Mrs D Chester Kemp is a medical patient.
In the Democratic governor race J. Tawes led with 4581 votes, Campbell 314, Amaimo 237, Phillips 37. For state comptroller Louis Goldstein led with 2686 over Manning 1251 and London 295. Beall won the Republican senate nomination with 1162 over Lague 17. Overall Democratic turnout was about 35 percent as election officials reported slow results due to card handling and the new tally system.
The Frederick High School Band under Sperry L Storm performed a half hour program for the Kiwanis at the Francis Levit Key Hotel luncheon. The show featured majorettes, varied instruments, and David Hagan played two piano selections with band accompaniment.
Dayton Ohio report recalls the newly chosen secretary for the Sunshine Circle misstating duties by reading minutes aloud on her second day, quipping that the last meeting ran "20 minutes, 6 seconds" before she sat down.
Chester R. Kesselring found dead at 639 Park Place from injuries after a fall in his home. Autopsy cites accidental death after loss of blood. he died Sunday evening. Born June 7 1874 in Wolfs?re, longtime Potomac Edison employee. active in Knights of Pythias and Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survived by son William Clifford Kesselring of Philadelphia and several relatives. Funeral plans set at East Patrick Street. Interment Miz Olivet Cemetery.
Charles Henrs Masser well known builder and developer of Pine avenue died this morning at Rocky Springs after an extended illness at 58. He lived at 108 East Fifth Street and with his wife Ada T. Masser ran grocery stores in several locations. Survived by wife and family including children Charles C. Masser Mary E. Masser Oscar V. Masser Mrs. Charles E. Schill Mrs. John Q. Adams and Mrs. Howard T. Dinterman Twenty two grandchildren twelve great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral at 8 East Patrick Street Thursday evening with services at Edgewood Church of God Saturday at one o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Frank A Conaway and Mr and Mrs Hebert Burdette both of Mount Airy represented the First National Bank of Mount Airy at the Maryland Bankers Association convention held May 16 to 20 at the Hotel Claridge Atlantic City New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Benjamin H Markline of Madonna announce birth of their first child a daughter Marta velle born May 13 at Harford Memorial Hospital Havre de Grace. The child named Marta velle. Mrs Markline is former Dorothy V Keller daughter of Henry S Keller Jefferson.
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