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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1959
Page
2
Fragments show a zoning board imposing or discussing new standards for residents and farms. The text references inspectors, farm bureau involvement, and countywide concerns about compliance and locality rules which may affect residents and development planning.
A compact overview traces John L Lewis as a defiant leader whose strikes and forceful stance helped shape the labor movement across decades. The account notes his role in mobilizing union action and influencing transport and broader worker power during mid-century turmoil.
A fragment recalls a May 26 1938 entry concerning Mrs Don and E Atherman at 316 West Court Terrace.
Dr. Frederick D Stricker 84, longtime health director of Oregon, died Tuesday from a heart attack in Detroit. He was retired and served as state health chief for many years.
Frank Lawrence spoke on color at Bloors Hall with the Charlesville Homemakers Club on May 25. The meeting included a tour of homes, a June picnic to Hershey Park, lamp shade making on Sept 15, and a Sept 26 parish hall gathering. 466 members toured homes and refreshments were served by J Paul Zier.
Lawrence notes global reactions to John Foster Dulles death, comparing praise to Roosevelt. He cites editorials from the London Daily Telegraph and others, arguing public image shapes remembrance more than policy, while noting critique of American policy in the Suez crisis era.
The page blends a food feature on Spanish tortilla with two obituaries. Cecily Brownstone explains tortilla ingredients of potatoes onions and eggs with olive oil. A separate obituary analyzes John Foster Dulles as a statesman and reflects on wartime policy and moral judgments.
Dorothy Dix counsels that small communities lack enough 25 to 45 singles for a broad social program. She suggests turning to interfaith efforts, church ministers, and local civil defense groups to create a social life and meet others in similar situations. She advises organizing a group with ministerial help and notes the need for practical activities and outreach.
Notices list Mr P D Burdette of Srlington Va and Mrs Jack Cave Tower Court in the city returning from a Canton Ohio weekend. Mr R Garrion Brunswick will celebrate his 67th birthday Thursday. Etta R Cross of Beaver Creek dies at 71 in Inez. Survivors include sisters Florrie Loy Rufus Wolf Alice Hoffman and Cyrus Wolf. Funeral 2 p m Friday Baust Boonsboro.
The Associated Press reports on weather data covering a 24 hour period. Temperatures and precipitation details are summarized for readers across regions.
The Agricultural Department announced a Washington area program to stabilize wholesale fluid milk prices. Approved by farmers in a recent referendum, it aims to assist producers and suppliers while industry leaders expect no price rise for consumers. The plan sets a floor of at least $5.10 per hundredweight during peak production periods.
A second hearing is set for 10 30 tomorrow at the Court House on Sidney Fribushs petition to establish a Pack ¼ liquor store at 5 West Potomac Street. The District of Columbia and nearby counties in Virginia and Maryland face the case, with Milk Producers Association governing milk pricing and premiums for sanitary code compliance.
Public concert in the West Frederic Junior High School auditorium tonight at 8:35. Conductors Calvin J. Wacker, Thomas E. Silliman, and James G. Marrone lead student ensembles from local high schools and junior highs. Admission is free.
Summary of items from Frederick area history including ITH REITZ IN THE BOX in a baseball game against Hagerstown with a 2 to 0 score and a crowd ovation for Frederick after the match. A storm causes hay bar racks to be dragged near Ceresville and near Frederick. Sale of the Simmons property on West Patrick Street to Justice C. H. Eckstein. A stove explosion at Middletown injures no one. A cow belonging to S J Atgleberger is stolen on the railroad townline.
May 27, 1939 item highlights a sexton frame truss collapse injuring none, Frederick Brick Works employee Charles Hefner narrowly escapes death. About 125 lions and their wives attended the 18th charter celebration at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with John Paul Jones as principal speaker. Stanley B. Sutton of Chester Town re elected president of the Maryland Holster Friesian Association at the Key Hotel with around 100 present.
Funeral services for Mrs Dorothy Evelyn Putman of 1830 Rosemont Avenue were held at Frederick Church of the Brethren with Rev. F P Brose and others officiating. Interment followed at Rocky Springs cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. Funeral directors were M R Etchison and Son.
Amended answer filed in Equity Court to a bill by Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Metzger over a right of way near Myersville. The Redifers contend permissive use, deny adverse claim, seek dismissal of the bill and dissolution of a temporary injunction, and argue for quiet title relief instead. They assert their title outlines include the disputed area and challenge the complainants’ fence posts removal.
Among the sick Ms. Georgia McQueen RFD 3 Frederick was admitted to the Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home at Braddock Heights on Monday. Mr. Harry Hoffman Braddock Heights was transferred from Frederick Memorial Hospital to the Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home at Braddock Heights on Wednesday. Mrs. John M. Clem RFD 3 Frederick underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday.
Storms lashed the central United States with more showers and possible tornadoes. Tornadoes hit 11 states causing injuries to at least nine people and damage to homes. Reports described twisters in southern Oklahoma, northwestern Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, and near Chicago suburbs.
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