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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1958
Page
2
Lawrence warns of global hunger amid surging births and crop surpluses. He cites Science News and the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts noting 2.2 acres per person by 1975 and worsening shortages by 2000, urging action against fertile land loss to urban use and erosion.
Fifty years ago on November fifteenth, 1908, heavy November snow blanketed the area with seven inches and a seven degree above zero low, the heaviest since 1880. Snow hindered travel on the Jefferson trolley line as a five foot snowdrift formed near Dean farm. river ice formed near Ceresville while sleighing occurred on the Woodshoro pike. Jacob Geisinger hunted near Harmony and pulled a jet black polecat from a rock hole. he killed it after a brief encounter. The South Frederick Literary Society elected officers: President Ross Myers, Vice President Howard Kreh, Secretary C Herwig, Assistant Secretary R Dansberger, Treasurer J Rager, Librarian Ralph Schroeder, Critic Matthew Staley.
Twenty years ago items note a Georgia Supreme Court stance on union dues used for political actions and ideological aims. A Frederick County jury awarded $1,500 to a steamfitter after county officials allegedly failed to keep roads in repair. Thousands hunted as upland game season opened with ideal weather. The Frederick County Better Housing Show drew record crowds at the State Armory.
The Frederick Maryland edition notes circulation details and classic subscription rates for multiple periods. It cites the Great Southern Mfg Co and lists the paper’s standard post office status and Associated Press usage.
Front row names Barbara Susan Jacob son Fred Broadrup West Frederick Junior High School Mary Lynn Englebrecht William Rouchzahn Elm Street Junior High School Deborah Patterson Hood College Dean Stickell Frederick High School Second row Nancy Zpfall Frederick High School Natalie Robert Robert Hartman St Johns High School Mollester Hood College Back row Robert Barklow Optimist Bruce Reeder president of the Optimists.
Miss Mary A Thomas, Home Demonstration Agent, asks why we eat vegetables and urges cooking them just enough to stay tender and retain vitamins. Overcooking dulls flavor and helps vitamins escape, so preserve sweet natural flavor while maintaining nutrient content.
Sunday wedding plans for Nettie Anderson of Me Airy were celebrated with a bridal shower Saturday at Long Corner Community Hall. Hostesses included Mrs. Tom Anders and Mrs. James Anderson. Attendees listed include Mrs. Nettie Watkins, Mrs. Winnie Cordrey, and many others. Also noted are Ms Clayton A. Thomas turning 84 Monday and Russell E. Litten reaching 59 Monday. Birth announcement: Jill Mercer Kaufman born November 9 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, to Mrs. Kaufman formerly Miss Mary Shank.
The Optimist Club of Frederick discussed best cooking practices for vegetables emphasizing quick boiling with minimal water, proper pan choice, and keeping lids on to preserve nutrients. Highlights included local history from 1711 to 1773, youth awards, new club members, and plans for a community movie and a bicycle raffle during Youth Appreciation Week.
The Monday Musicals hosted an evening of musical comedy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Douglas Jr. of Clifton. Excerpts from My Fair Lady and The Music Man were described and sung by members and guests with piano accompaniment, recordings, and a brief business meeting led by Mrs. Langley.
Mrs. Hachiro Shimanuki of the East Sea l Treatment Center will present a research paper at the National convention of the American Speech and Hearing Association in New York City next week. The talk, illustrated with Penn State slides, examines consonant misarticulation and intelligibility ratings in cleft palate patients.
Funeral services for Joseph H. Apple Jr., Frederick native who died Wednesday night in Berkeley Springs, W V, will be held this afternoon at 2 at Hunter funeral home in Berkeley Springs with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Also note services for Charles A. Lewis of Sabillasville Sunday at 2:30 at M L Creager and Son funeral home in Thurmont, with interment in Blue Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Eugene McVicker and Rev. Charles A. Corbett to officiate. survivors include two half siblings. Miss Gert rude Maw Stone of 228 Dill Avenue died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. funeral held at East Church Street funeral home with Rev Dr Raymond E Wilhelm and Rev John Roland Houck officiating. interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. bearers listed. Alfred J Shaw, 58, former Chrysler Canada director, dies. formerly Dodge-DeSoto division sales manager before becoming a director. born Milwaukee. Also mention of wage-law vote context tied to 1958 coverage.
Rudolph W Brown aged 36 formerly of Westminster died Thursday at his niece's Baltimore home after a short illness. Born New Windsor son of the late Dr. George H Brown and Rachel Hartstock Brown. wife Gustie Starr Brown died 20 years ago. Survived by four nieces. Body at New Windsor funeral home. Requiem Mass at St. Jeremiah Catholic Church Westminster. Interment Mountain View Cemetery Union Bridge. Harry McKinley Dutrow aged 83 near Lovettsville Va died at home. Son of the late George Dutrow and Manzella Anhalt Dutrow. Survived by wife Bessie Danner Dutrow and two sons Earl Dutrow Purcellville and Howard Dutrow Baltimore. two daughters Mabel Russell Round Hill and Lucille McCauley Falls Church. 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. sister Mrs Ralph Wine Wapato Washington and Mrs Pearl Kemp Frederick. brother Roy Durraw Frederick. Body at R E Brown funeral home Lovettsville. services Sunday 2:30 pm Shiloh Lutheran Church Levvettville. Rev Michael Kretsinger. Interment Union Cemetery Levettsville. Evangelical Lutheran Church to hear Rev Dale E Burrington preach tomorrow in Frederick, his last Sunday as assistant pastor before moving to Calvary Lutheran Parish Hampstead. Burrington came Sept 1 1956 after study at University of Heidelberg. served as corresponding secretary of Frederick County Ministerial Association.
Nine year old Miss Bessie Handley daughter of Mr and Mrs W Delphey Handley 802 Toll House avenue was discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital following a tonsillectomy yesterday. Miss Edith Miller 225 South Market street admitted for cataract operation reports good condition. Mrs Vallie Fouche Taneytown is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment. Mrs Naomi C Palmer 4207 North Market street underwent surgery Friday at Women's Hospital Baltimore and is progressing nicely. Reverend John Knox aged 73 noted Adventist minister and lecturer died Thursday night in Santa Cruz California AP.
The event welcomed a counties law member and hosted refreshments. Mrs. Douglas served with assistance from Mrs. Ernest Kennedy and Miss Dorothy Handley.
Washington and Lee DAY Auxiliary met at Mrs. Jason Yelton home on Biggs Avenue Tuesday with Commander Mildred Smith Fisher presiding. A report by Mrs. Yelton and Miss Anna Wastler noted Cumberland executive meeting. 1959 convention planned for Ocean City Maryland. January executive meeting set for Greenbelt.
Henry 5. Commager renowned historian will inaugurate the 2nd Annual Civil War Conference at Gettysburg College. The event runs November 16 to 18. He has lectured at reading universities nationwide and abroad, authoring The Blue and Gray and America's Story of Free Nation among other works. He is editing The Rise of The American Nation, a 40 volume series.
The Post Office Department will issue the John Jay regular hostage stamp, the twentieth in the Liberty series, through the Washington post office on December 12. Collectors may send addressed envelopes with remittance for first day confirmations to the Postmaster in Washington 13, D. C. The stamp will be on sale at the Frederick Post Office on December 12.
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