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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1957
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment mentions MFG CO with a 3 percent rate and a person or place named Fredencx in Missouri. The readable bits suggest a corporate or trade notice but lack clear action, date, or full names to confirm specifics.
The article notes optimism for 1958 as 1955 24 month credit contracts mature. Auto makers expect higher prices and a stronger market, with Fed data suggesting contract rates will rise next spring. Despite cautious outlook, youth and teens drive community service and fundraising efforts nationwide.
A letter argues teens face unjust stigma and urges Optimist International Youth Appreciation Week from November 4 to 11 to highlight positives. It cites 4-H members and youth achievement, contrasts front page crime reports with teen success, and urges balanced coverage of young people’s conduct and potential.
Twenty Years Ago in The News from November 5 1937 reports Harry E Pettingall returning from Europe where he revisited Montfaucon hill role in Meuse Argonne. A large forest fire near High Knob northwest of Frederick was checked by State Roads force. Mrs Mary McGolerick of New Market won Maryland Farm Bureau speaking contest in Baltimore. Mayor Lloyd C Culler vetoed ordinances on parking meter zones and 150 meters purchase. Board of Aldermen did not override.
Fifty years ago the Frederick election progressed quietly with more ballots cast than last year. Belles Lettres Society debated indefinite criminal terms, judges favoring the affirmative. Notables J E Cline and others took an automobile trip to Baltimore in Cline's car. R G Diamond ends his North Market confectionery and moves to Baltimore. Rabbit hunting yields 23 rabbits by Brust and Phe, while Shipley and Fraley bag 19 rabbits and five birds.
Edna Mae Wright and Marcus William Bruce wed in Mount Airy in a double ring ceremony at Locust Grove Church. Bridesmaids and family attended, with music by William Purdum and tunes by Mrs. Thomas May. The couple, both graduates of Sykesville High School, plan to reside in Westminster after their 1932 wedding.
Work began this week on the demolition of three Walter Smitt hospital buildings at Victor Cullen State Hospital near Sabillasville. The frame structures housed patients and a cottage, pavilion, and doctors’ quarters will follow. Roland Larkin Contractors of Baltimore raze the structures with no replacement plan, as they have been unused for some time.
Obituaries note the death of John W. Batson 63 longtime tree and landscaping chief for DC Department of Highways at Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington. Also recorded is infant Robert Jacob Null death in Taneytown and extensive Frederick Memorial Hospital birth notices with many families welcomed in late October to early November.
The first meeting of the Boy Scouts of America Leaders Training Class starts at 7 30 this evening at Calvary Methodist Church and continues each Tuesday. It is taught by George J Bariher training chairman of the Francis Scott Key District and aims to educate leaders in scouting skills and the purposes of the movement. The course covers Cub Scouts Scouting and Explorer work and includes an informal cracker barrel discussion with refreshments after each session.
Sketch shows the Alpha Portland Cement Company lime kiln plant planned to operate next summer. It outlines dust collectors kiln feed building kilns burner building crane and clinker building stone storage grinding mill screen house crusher truck garage bulk building packing house and office auxiliary building with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks nearby.
Mrs Susie S Ramsburg plans a Wednesday trip to visit grandson Gene Ramsburg in San Francisco California for several months. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hightman of Saiddletown welcomed a son Daryl Thomas at Frederick Memorial Hospital this morning their second child and first son. Mrs Eveline N Burgess of Washington mother of County Health Officer Dr Forbes H Burgess visits Dr Burgess near Clifton for several days. Mrs Grover R Ponton East Third Street observes her birthday Wednesday. Mr G R Casey Jones of Rosemont Avenue turns 2 on Thursday. Mr Robert R White of Doubs turns 69 on Thursday. Mrs Edgar R White of Point of Rocks observes her birthday.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. for Jesse E. Blaw, longtime Mt Airs resident, who died Thursday night at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Rev. Kevin Martin led services at Pine Grove Chapel with interment in the church cemetery. pallbearers included Carl Smith, Harry Bellison, Lindsay Browning, Joseph McKenzie, Edgar Wilson, and Andrew Cashour. C. M. Waltz, funeral director. Also, funeral services for Genie Raventony of Lovettsville, Virginia, who died in Loudoun Hospital, were held at Benwick Baptist Church Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Sebel Hermack officiated. Pallbearers were Walter J Bramhall, George Bramhall, Billy Margaba, Keith Keister, Gary Stnear, and Ernest Nuse. Interment followed at Union Cemetery, Lovettsville.
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