Frederick Walk Lights Debate Halts City Meeting
Frederick Mayor John Derr opposed walk lights and warned the state may hinder their installation. The Board had approved the project 3 to 2 last May, but delay persisted due to the city engineer.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1957
Page
2
Frederick Mayor John Derr opposed walk lights and warned the state may hinder their installation. The Board had approved the project 3 to 2 last May, but delay persisted due to the city engineer.
The Frederick Board of Aldermen debated walk light approval with Mayor Derr signaling possible veto. Alderman Burrall and Bowlus opposed without SRC clearance, while Magaha urged action citing lack of disapproval as enough. The dispute hung on State Roads Commission stance as city plans curb, street and utility works amid traffic and zoning efforts.
Harry T. Krantz 44 and Pauline T. Beall 1 are listed as divorced. Ulysses G. Bourne Jr. 52 is divorced. Leis E. Black 37 is a widow. Hastings-on-the-Hudson N.Y. features property deed transfers involving Emma C. Rudy and Wilmer Lf.
Armistice era reflections warn of nuclear peril and ethical infancy. The item quotes a Bradley speech, notes local observances, and recalls memorials, plus humorous snippets from Frederick area life and Halloween humor.
Fort Detrick surpassed the Frederick County Community Chest goal by contributing 5919.28 against a 5000 target. Leaders express gratitude for civilian support and note the drive proves United Campaigns can work locally.
In Orphans Court this week several accounts were approved and distributions ordered. The Bake-Dula Welty Co and Scott T. McNair were named administrators of Thomas L. Thrasher estate with specific disbursements and funds allocated to heirs. Other estates listed include Edgar C. Castle and Cordelia R. Thrasher with totals, disbursements, and net allocations to widows and children. The text notes university study plans for several heirs and mentions a surgical patient and a drum of personal property.
The Friday November 8 1957 edition lists the Fredonia News as published by Geest Sp tG co with postal service details. Subscription rates are shown for various durations and carriers. The issue is marked as a second class mail publication from Fred, Missouri.
A nationwide study on eating habits finds cake and cookies top popularity, fruit second and pie third, with pud and ice cream near the bottom. The piece notes cake’s freshness and ready mixes fueling home baking trends while lamenting poor puddings and the old pie habit.
On the way to a physician's office Frank H Rudy Middletown merchant was injured in an auto wreck. Armistice Day in Brunswick featured a large parade and a talk by Senator Millard E Tydings. William Henry Reese a retired printer died at his West Fifth Street home at 62. Clarence Blethen Roy Mumford C F Hartman and Elmo Jamison returned from a hunting trip to Dover Foxcroft Maine where they shot a deer and several game birds.
Members of Frederick High School's Student Council represented city officials at a regular Board of Alderman meeting during Youth Appreciation Week sponsored by the Frederick Optimist Club. The photo includes Del Warner Gaither Sykes Rick Zimmerman Emmett Bow Jus Meadows Larry Blank William Bartgis Frank Meehan John A. Gerr Frank Marts and E Paul Ma.
Frederick’s easy town reputation for solicitors prompts a revised solicitations control program by the Solicitations and Business Ethics committee. The Journal calls for member cooperation to reject unregistered solicitations. Catalog sales to employees from wholesale catalogs are flagged as a problem violating trade diversion laws and tax regulations, with revenue losses blamed for empty Frederick stores.
A list of individuals cited in the initial Magistrate's Court for various traffic offenses with fines around 11.45 to 16.45 dollars is provided, including names and towns such as Silver Spring Mount Airy and Hagerstown. Arresting officers from the Maryland State Police are listed. A second notice states bids will open at 2 p.m. on November 14 for a new dining hall at Frostburg State Teachers College.
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