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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1958
Page
2
Fragmentary page seems to show an old newspaper masthead The News Frederick Maryland from November 14 with price and subscription rates listed. The text is incomplete and difficult to parse.
Delegates in Salisbury discussed urban renewal powers for cities and counties and considered a proposed State economic and industrial development agency. The Maryland Technical Advisory Service MTAS would aid sanitary and public works projects and charter revisions, with funds of about 25000 dollars and University of Maryland cooperation.
Osbourne I Price died suddenly on Wednesday night leaving a legacy of civic service. He aided The News-Post during a 1932 storm crisis delivering power to keep the paper running and supported local electricity and fire equipment projects. A skilled electrical professional, he built local industry and provided employment, earning praise as a valued Frederick citizen whose work inspires others.
Before his death on May 23, 1937 John D Rockefeller transformed his image from feared oil magnate to esteemed philanthropist. His foundation funded health and welfare projects worldwide while his son John D Rockefeller Jr reshaped cities through Rockefeller Center and Riverside Church and funded the United Nations site. Nelson A Rockefeller, now 8, begins the next phase, pursuing public service over private wealth as his brothers continue expansive family philanthropy. King Paul’s limousine skids in Greece during rain but the King and Princess Irene suffer no injuries.
Seven defendants appeared in Magistrate H Reese Shoemaker court on motor vehicle charges. Four were found guilty, one split decision on two counts, and one not guilty. Several cases involved speeding on Route 40 and Route 26 near Frederick, with fines and jail time issued.
Taneytown High School notes recount a fishing incident at Buckeystown bridge where Charles W. Quy nn slipped into water and August Brust ducked in. Calvin R. Coblentz broke his arm in a horse fall. pole cat trouble at Charles A Poole’s Hen house. The season opened with the first snow squall and Gherrie Shearer of Fancytown High was chosen for the I Speak for Democracy contest. The Taneytown High School PTA held its November meeting with Dr. Richard Brandt as speaker.
A pair of editorials warn deadlines strain health while praising calm humor in public service. The piece profiles Charles Rhoades known as Chuck, nickname for a Frederick boy who became a newspaper reporter, with memories, early life, and hints of a future in journalism.
In Thurmond and Westminster area notes, Norma Willet accompanies piano while a tenth grade quartet performs two selections. Bonnie Barr is elected FHA regional officer. Taneytown High plans a December PTA meeting and a rescheduled Christmas program. Also reported are banked school activities, future Homemakers honors, and local student council adoption of new standards. Delivery includes election tallies, a traffic accident on North Market Street, and notices of local business incorporation for Dodson's South Mountain House with details on capital stock and incorporators.
In Carroll County schools Thanksgiving recess ends November 26 at 3 20 p m and reopens December 1 The prize event will crown the top school based on referees rating sheets tallied in May Judging begins at the first basketball game Meanwhile a Taneytown High School film digest is shown to students and girls basketball tryouts for 1958 59 begin November 17 with periodicals distributed statewide
National Education Week observations occurred at Elm Street Junior High School where the Parent Teacher Association discussed a new marking system for report cards for elementary and junior high grades. Principal and staff listed and a $50 donation to Frederick Community College was approved. A student panel presented school activities and various teachers and students were named. A Christmas program is planned for December 17 at 7 30 p.m. The next PTA meeting is February 9 at 7 30 p.m. URBANA LIONS MEET.
Fort Detrick and Frederick community collaboration earns feature in Army Liaison Bulletin titled Detrick Duet. It highlights Certificates of Achievement for Frederick News and Post WFMD radio and the Frederick Chamber of Commerce, plus the Length of Service Award and fifth anniversary observance of the Federal Civil Service Act. Fort Detrick Ladies Club will meet next Thursday at 12 30 pm with guest speaker Colonel Georges Eams discussing War of 1512 and local history linking to Maryland’s early settlers.
Death notices for Rudolph W. Brown of Westminster with details on burial at Mountain View Union Bridge and services at St Johns Church plus a long wedding and social notes from the local post including military marriages and upcoming dances, farewells, and community updates.
A Frederick area medical update reports Mrs L H Breignner of York Pa now in Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia. Mrs Lone Devilbiss of 210 East Sixth street remains a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital since November 6. Mr Jack Doll of Northern Street is in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after entering the hospital Wednesday.
In Moscow Nikolai Bulganin was publicly branded an enemy of the Communist party after long service since the 1917 revolution. The former Soviet premier, now in a minor provincial role, was expected to lose Central Committee membership. The denunciation appeared in a Khrushchev seven year plan report issued after a Central Committee meeting.
Ronald Lee Crouse of Evergreen Point was fatally wounded on a hunting trip near Indian Lake. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM at 106 East Church Street. Interment will be in Mount Olivet cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home after 7 PM Saturday. M. R. Richison and Son, funeral directors.
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