Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

News in Frederick, Maryland

Page 1

We have 6,005,176 pages in Maryland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1959

Page

1

Pinball Cases Set for Trial June 24 in State Court

Twenty charges of violations of state gaming laws, largely pinball payoff activity, are scheduled for trial on June 24 at 10 a.m. Chief Judge Patrick Sehnauffer set the date after arraignments where 19 defendants pleaded not guilty. Several defendants were unrepresented. State's Attorney Edward Lynch said counsel would notify them. Police in plain clothes had visited establishments connected to the defendants and alleged payoff proceeds from pinball machines.

Patrick Sehnauffer Austin James Hal Devilbiss Josephine K. James Gear Frederick Benjamin E. Over-street Aniwers W. Legg Tourmont Delbert Piper Emmitsbur Sammuel W. Barrick Fred W. Duncan Charles E. Duncan Brunswick Frank B. Rehmann Betty J. Rehmann Frederick John ME ¥Ost Catherine TI. Yost Knoxville Alton Y. Bennett Austin A. Oden William Z. Renn Frederick W. Jerome Offutt Charles P. Wilcom Tramsville William Brown Middletown Guy Gebhart Emmits- Burg Barbara O. James Wilbur W. Renssell Thurmont Paul B. Rosencrantz Frederick Junction

New Jersey Couple Dies in Turnpike Crash

A New Jersey couple, Dalton G. Baldwin 58 and his wife Helen 53, were killed in a head on collision with a tractor trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near New Stanton interchange. Truck driver Harold J Hawes 34 of Valparaiso Ind was in serious condition. State Police said Mrs Baldwin lost control, the car crossed the median and struck the truck, which went through a guard rail and toppled down a 13 foot embankment.

Greensburg, Pa New Jersey Pennsylvania Turnpike New Stanton Itterchange Dalton G. Baldwin Millingtons N. J Helen Harold J! Hawes Valparaiso Ind

Storms sweep central U S with tornado risk

Severe thunderstorms with tornadic winds rumble across the middle United States during the night. Reports include tornado warnings in Missouri, Texas, Nebraska, and South Dakota, with flooding in Kansas and Missouri and a farming fatality in Cadiz Ohio. Earlier a Wyoming storm damaged farm buildings and aircraft.

Associated Press Rockies Pacific Coast Texas Kansas Missouri South Dakota Nebraska Gillette Wyo Cadiz Ohio Great Lakes

State School To Graduate 12

The Maryland Deaf School will host a commencement with 12 graduates including James Edward Haynes and Harold Wieland. Rev. MecVicker will give invocation, with greetings by Lloyd A. Ambrosen. Talks include The Changing Status of the Handicapped and This Changing World.

Hugo Schunhok West Virginia al’ Jen Anderson James Haynes Jermy Kephart James Edward Haynes Wheaton Harold Gus Wieland Delmar Dei Bernard Pierce Bailey Stevensville Glen Allen Anderson Fairplay Hedy Ann Butcher Baltimore Dorothy Faye Collins Westminster George William Joseph Hess Hillside Jerhurston Kep +hart Boonsboro Jey Levin McGee Bishop Franklin Roosevelt Price Edgewood Josa Beile Robinson Milton Dale Schiver Frostburg

Monkeys Return Alive From Space Nose Cone

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP two monkeys named Able and Baker returned alive from compartments in the nose cone of an Army Jupiter missile. The rocket climbed to 200 miles and reached speeds up to 120000 mph. Recovery was completed and the cone retrieved from the Atlantic as Navy ships and aircraft supported the operation. The mission followed earlier space probes and marked the first living creatures to survive space travel.

Cape Canaveral Fla Army Able Baker Atlantic Kiowa Snowden Brough Navy National Aeronautics and Space Administration Cape Ca Naveral

Jr High All County Band Gives Concert

Approximately 120 members from every junior high in the county performed for about an hour to a crowd of about 400 parents and friends. The concert at West Frederick Junior High School highlighted the year, with six hours of rehearsal under Calvin J Wacker Thomas E Silliman and James G Marrone. James Fisher praised the ensemble for its outstanding progress and response to instruction.

West Frederick Calvin J., Wacker Thomas E. Silliman James G. Marrone James Fisher

Employment Picture In Maryland Brighter

The Maryland employment picture improved in April with unemployment at 6.2 percent of the labor force, down from 7.2 percent in March. Officials credit increased farm work in counties as the key factor shaping the rosier view, per Robert B. Kimble, executive director of the department.

Baltimore Maryland Maryland Department of Employment Security Robert B. Kimble I Department

Hot Weather Memorial Day Forecast Warns Warm Humid Day

Memorial Day is expected to be warm and humid with a high near 90 degrees after a 65 degree overnight. The weather bureau forecasts widely scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers, with little relief from heat pattern continuing through Wednesday.

Weather Bureau Mercury

State Meeting Of 40 And 8 At Cumberland

Cumberland AP The national commander of the 40 and 8 Americ an Legion branch will attend a state meeting Sunday. Ray D. Marshall of Shamokin Pa. known as chef de chemin de fer. banquet at Ali Ghan Shrine Country Club with Maryland Secretary Thomas Finan as toastmaster. The 40 and 9 term stems from World War I box cars holding four soldiers and eight horses.

Pepco to Test New Dickerson Plant Generating Unit

Potomac Electric Power Company will blow steam and test safety valves at a new Dickerson area plant. Noise from piping and valve work will occur daily from 9 a.m. to daylight hours through June 10. Company assures the sounds are temporary and part of safe startup procedures.

Dickerson Potomac Electric Power Company

Baltimore Block Gets Defense From Mayor Cohen

Max Cohen defends The Block, an East Baltimore Street three-block area known for strip clubs and bars. He argues the district draws conventions, supports a local economy, and that workers are responsible citizens, though liquor board inspections threaten operation.

Baltimore Max Cohen Baltimore Public Relations Council Sheraton-Belvedere Hotel Cohen Baltmore Street Cowen Maryland Club Hie Afl CIO IOU Liquor Board Sal Place Wmie Grand Jury Tme

Red Traffic Light Saves 50 Motorists

In Santa Monica California an AP report says a red traffic light saved 50 motorists on the Pacific Coast Highway. While waiting at the signal, 600 tons of earth and rock tumbled from a Palisades hillside, blocking all lanes of US 101 except a southbound parking lane, with rubble up to eight feet deep.

Santa Monica Calif

Presbyterians Endorse Birth Control in Official Resolution

The United Presbyterians joined other Protestant churches in officially endorsing birth control. The resolution states that the proper use of medically approved contraceptives may contribute to the spiritual, emotional and economic welfare of the family. The measure came from the denomination’s general assembly in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis United Presbyterians

Folk Dance Festival At Baker Park Tuesday Morning

About 6000 to 7000 elementary pupils from 26 public schools will march to Baker Park for the annual festival starting at 10 15 a m. Buses will bring county children while city kids mostly walk with overcast weather plans if needed. The event features American square dances and European folk dances with music from records and plans by supervisors Freeman Low Evans Fisher.

Baker Park East Frederick Louise Freeman Alice Low Warren Evans James Fisher

Blaze Sparks Destry Show at Imperial Theatre

New York reports a curtain fire during a matinee of Destry Rides Again at the Imperial Theatre. About 1,500 patrons watched as flames rose 29 feet, smoke filled the house, and fire extinguishers were used. Dolores Gray continued singing during the event, and stage manager Leonard Patrick urged audiences to calmly leave and await resumption after a brief pause.

New York Dolores Gray Destry Dolores Imperial Theater

Traffic Deaths In April Rise Across Nation

Traffic fatalities rose in April marking the fourth straight monthly increase and breaking a downward trend from 1957 and 1958. The National Safety Council cites 10,680 deaths for the first four months, up 4 percent from 1958, with April at 2,610, up 1 percent. Disabling injuries reach about 400,000 in this period. Dr Wernher von Braun cautions Americans to rethink educational aims to meet future needs. US ballistic missile leadership warned of a future in which the nation is encircled by hostile forces.

Chicago National Safety Council von Braun WAENS Boston Wernher Son Braun United States

Brunswick Officials Oppose New Liquor Store License

Four present and former Brunswick officials told County License Commissioner Gail L. Cut of opposition to an additional package liquor store at 5 West Potomac Street. They cited declining population, vacant stores, and rail furloughs, arguing the town does not need another off sale beer wine and liquor outlet despite the owner Fribush stating the store would be separate from his pharmacy.

Brunswick Gail L. Cutshall Sidney Fribush Brunswick Druggs West Potomac Street Fribush Stanley T. Wirts William Hartman Walter F. Albert Chester Philips Albert Horiman Wiris Phillips Joan Foster Bryan Hquer Bennett Beni Eny E. Austin James Louis V. Myers Jr Catshall T. West Claggettt Jr James E. Cummings

Two Mt Airy Youths Hurt In Auto Wreck

Two Mt Airy youths were injured when a 1934 Ford Victoria overturned on Mull Road east of Route, about a mile from town. Harry Thomas Louman, 17, sustained a scalp laceration and hand injuries and was treated at the scene then admitted to the hospital. Ronald Jackson, 17, had shoulder and abdominal abrasions and was treated and released. State Trooper Newcomer said charges may be filed.

Mn Mull Harry Thomas Louman Ronald Jackson Airy Wester Sea Vir

Eisenhower Meets Gromyko In White House Talks

President Eisenhower welcomed Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko to a 20 minute White House meeting with the American, British, and French foreign ministers. He expressed hope Geneva talks would ease tensions and lead to progress toward a possible summit. Gromyko called the session very pleasant and useful.

Washington Eisenhower Gromyyko Russia White House Gromyko Esenhower Maurice Couve de Murville Selwyn Lloyd James C. Hagerty Geneva Europe Hagerty Germany Nikita S. Khrushchev John Foster Dulles Dulles Khrushchev Lloyd Couve de Murville Llord Herter Switzerland Gromyxo

Dollars For Charity Still Under Surface

SAX FRANCISCO AP two thirds of America does not give to charity according to Melvin A Glasser executive vice president of the National Foundation He told the National Conference on Social Welfare that fund raisers have barely scratched the surface and that charitable giving has room to grow with rising wealth and a trend toward larger contributions.

Sax Francisco America National Foundation Melvin A. Glasser Foundation National Conference On Social Welfare

Also Mentioned on This Page

Schnauffer U.S ST. Louis Plaza Claude Pelham South Bend, Ind Greyhound U.S. 2 South Bend Jr. High All County Band Cumberland Pepco Dulles EN State John Foster Dules National Cathedral John T. Staub Winters Fisherman's Wharf Mt. Airy San Francisco Jonathan Winters San Francisco Peninsula Sanitarum Mamaroneck Gee
Search Courier

Search the News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication