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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1959
Page
4
Fragmented OCR note from The News Frederick Maryland dated May 23 1959 mentions front doors devices and prop details. includes minimal names and postal reference with scattered words about Congress and a delivery notice.
The piece lauds John Foster Dulles as a pivotal Secretary of State whose aggressive diplomacy, willingness to take risks, and tough negotiation style helped shape Cold War policy. It credits him with expanding American influence globally and condemns critics who found his approach too rigid, noting the impact of his illness and absence on world events.
Readers complain about C and O Canal Park plans and oppose amendments. The discussion highlights a proposed 286 foot high dam at River Bend on the Potomac, which would back water into Harpers Ferry and flood acres in Frederick, Montgomery and Loudoun counties, affecting Point of Rocks and parts of Brunswick.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions Thomas Cramer and a patient at Memorial Hospital in fair condition after a fall. It also references Mrs. It and Claude Haha Street, with limited legible details about status and confinement at home. A separate obituary snippet notes Gen. H. E. Landers 58 and former Kraft pulp and paper pioneer Elisabeth Kraft, born in Kota Sweden.
Fifty years ago a column notes a death in Baltimore of a Frederick Cole a carpenter who joined Company A First Regiment Potomac Home Brigade and later served in various commands. The era descriptions recount shifts in guard and field duties and a volatile home front.
Thurmont High School defended its county scholastic baseball championship by routing Walkersville High 18-2 before several hundred at McCurdy Field. Ecker hit a homer and two singles while Keeney pitched four hits.
Deaths Miss Lena Cecilia Hildebrand and Ruth W. Wax listed with funeral details at Littlestown and Marked by church and community roles. Charles A. Spangler, 77, former Eagle broom works owner, obituary notes his move to Thurmont and long Lutheran membership, with services at Gatehouse and burial in Reysville. Also mentions local wartime exhibit and school event planning.
A historic inn is reported to have changed hands as Elmer W. from Henry VI era records transfers about 31 acres to a new company Bulcang Inc. The transaction centers on ownership of the tavern and surrounding land.
Edward T. Cheyfitz Washington AP labor management consultant died Sunday after suffering a massive coronary thrombosis last Monday. Born in Washington, he was a notable figure in labor relations and served in several advisory roles.
Fragmentary OCR hints a Cred concert event titled Brevbren Tre with few attendees. Details unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a list of musical pieces and performers with unclear attribution. Names such as Paul Stampaca and Lucas appear alongside pieces like Goin Home Deep River and Old Ark's A Moverin. The text is garbled and lacks coherent context or dates.
Twenty one marksmen represented the XAT US Army Corps Reserve in the Virginia State High Power Rifle Matches at Quantico. Area competitors included Lt Col James E Bartgis Jr and several Sergeants First Class from Frederick and nearby towns. A second group joined the Delaware State Police Annual Pistol Matches in New Castle with Frederick participants Sergeant First Class Robert H Cramer and 2ndLt Henry A Groffi Jr.
Major General D John Markey retired from the city presents the D John Marker award for outstanding proficiency to Company B of the Maryland Army National Guard in Hagerstown. He presented the honor to Captain M E Paulscrove of Company B at ceremonies as the company becomes part of the 115th Armor Group. Markey led the 135th Group for 21 years in a 41 year career prior to retirement.
A Walkersville boy was injured when he ran from between parked cars into a vehicle on Main Street. Trooper Spickier reported the driver, Henrietta Frances Ramsle, was not charged. The incident occurred at the boy’s home and occurred near Memorial Hospital.
Maj Gen and Mrs D John Markey move from East Second Street apartment to a cottage at St Michaels on the Eastern Shore for the summer. Mr and Mrs Paul E Cramer of Joe Walkersville welcome daughter Kimberly Grace born May 19 at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing 8 lbs 9 oz. Mrs Cramer formerly Patsy Summers of Libertytown.
Funeral services were held for John Aven Moore at Glenrooe Farm and St John s Church with a large attendance and a flowered display. Pallbearers included Arthur Moore Casper Moore Jr Jer ome Alen and Albert Hemp. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Also listed are services for Paul H Myers Wilbur Rheabottom Mrs Effie Bowlus Mrs Stellan Grossnickle Robert N Haugh Miss Elia V Krieg and Miss Krieg s years of teaching and roles in county schools with interments at local cemeteries and details on funeral directors and officiants.
AP analysis notes the U S gold hoard declined from about 25 billion to just over 20 billion dollars while remaining the world’s largest reserve. It discusses potential effects of raising the gold price to 35 dollars an ounce, including higher prices for goods, currency backing, and stock impacts for miners and importers.
Maryland Young Republicans met in Gaithersburg seeking a revived party structure after recent Democratic wins. They criticized defeatist talk, snubbed former Gov Theodore McKeldin by not inviting him, and heard Devereux urge addressing GOP problems publicly. Former Rep James P Devereux spoke on boosting the party before elections.
Herbert M. Wenner 36 of Walnut Street Brunswick was charged by State Police after a Sunday morning crash on the Boonshoro M Carmel Road. Wenner lost control, drove through a yard, crushed a baby stroller, ran over a playpen, and stopped at a 30 foot deep pit. He was jailed in Washington County on charges of operating under the influence and reckless driving.
AP reports Pope John XXIII expresses great sorrow after a pickpocketing incident in Hagertown. Police say Avery Dulles, son of the late John Foster Dulles, left a local store when the event occurred. A Jesuit priest is noted in connection with the case.
The piece covers the Steel Companies Coordinating Committee condemning David J. McDonald for alleged distortions as unions threaten a strike over wage and hour demands amid stalled talks. It also reports international mourning for John Foster Dulles with tributes from Churchill de Gaulle Adenauer Macmillan Nehru and Ben-Gurion, highlighting global reactions and the impact on free world policy.
Five youths drowned when a small boat overturned off Strawberry Island in Lake St Clair near Mount Clemens. Three teen girls were rescued and listed in good condition at St Joseph Hospital. Victims were from East Detroit and Harper Woods. names were not released immediately.
The Maharani of Murmen singh, once mistress of a grand Calcutta estate, now demos a washing machine in a West End store saying she’s an ordinary girl. She married Prince Dulu, a life of parties and idleness ended when she sought work. In Winchester Hall, Rep Foley outlines progress in Congress at a Women’s Democratic Club event. A barn fire on the R L Webb farm near Poplar Springs drew five fire units.
Bid and ask prices from Alex Brown & Sons show current ranges for local securities in Frederick. Entries include Frederick Co Natl and Fredericktown Sav, Potomac Edison, Frederick Gas, Ox Fibre Brush, Fred Hotel units, and Marken & Blelfeld with varied divis.
Mr and Mrs Clark Sullivan of Westminster announce the marriage of their daughter June Larue to Henry L Horne son of Mr and Mrs Jack Horne of Le Gore The ceremony occurred in Albuquerque New Mexico on April 23 Horne a graduate of State Hospital School of Practical Nursing attended Western Maryland College and serves as a noncommissioned officer in the Air Force stationed in New Mexico
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