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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1958
Page
2
A fragment from a North County page mentions a great splash and local happenings. The readable bits reference a community slate labeled 36 North and unrelated civic items in brief form.
A partial line notes 175 million Americans mentioned in an early morning department briefing. The fragment references a statistic labeled 275 and a timestamp 31.08 a m, with additional figure 46 appearing without context.
Frederick Art Club held a regular meeting at Mrs Wm Deleplaine's home. Grace Beard Young spoke on the Winged Victory Venus of Milo and related Grecian masterpieces, noting Louvre placement and cultural significance. The program included Cathedral decoration and early Christian art as teaching tools. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for Mrs William R Hinshaw, November 20.
Miss Doris Marie Warrenfeltz and Roger Hood Geisbert III wed at Urbana Methodist Church with Rev. Rody Essiridge officiating. Guests traveled from Frederick and Washington as the couple depart for a South trip after a reception at Par fish Hall Urbana.
Fifty years ago items note Groff Hall on West Fourth street undergoing extensive improvements including paving and a new Diamond Skating Rink to be opened under William S. Shenk management. Also details sewer work on South Market street, a horseback accident near Birmingham Farm, a YMCA basketball league with six teams, and a recital by W Wolsthesholme, famed blind organist, at Evangelical Reformed Church.
Wills probated today in Orphans Court involve Mrs. Fannie R Souder of near Brunswick and Mrs. Laura A C Grimes of Good Intent. Souder leaves household effects to daughter Emogene Wenner and $100 to Jefferson Reform Cemetery for lot upkeep. Residue to be sold after appraisal with option for daughter and son-in-law George Woodrow Wenner to purchase. proceeds to four equal shares to Woodrow Souder, Mary Bussard, Grace Souder and her children John N Souder and William Souder. Wenner named executrix. Grimes leaves $509 to son Theodore, $5 to son Clarence. $100 to Beaver Dam Church of the Brethren. remainder to Theodore and David Grimes, who are executors. Date of Souder will July 18, 1983. Grimes dated Feb 11, 1953.
Twenty years ago a group of Frederick businessmen created the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Roger B. Wolfe of the seniors lending support. Maurice Keilholtz and Emmitsburg lunchroom owner were among those mentioned, while a hunter named Borg sustained a gunshot wound in the leg. The county instructed its attorney to probe why the Board of Education had not moved offices to Winchester Hall amid a legal notice to vacate. A brush fire on the Williams farm near Jamaville burned 15 to 20 acres before volunteers brought it under control.
Debbie Ann Power prepared to return Tyrone Power's body to Hollywood after his heart attack death on set in Madrid. She expects to bear Power's child in February and depart for New York tonight. Producers discuss fate of Solomon and Sheba as Brynner replace Power was announced by United Artists. Power to be buried at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles, say his secretary.
Civil War scholars at the second annual conference argued Antietam, fought Sept. 17, 1862, should be deemed the war’s key victory over Gettysburg, July 1 5, 1863, noting its first major Union triumph and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. They said the North’s wartime civil liberties restrictions contrasted with Southern press freedom.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania the Lions beat the home squad 13 to 6 on two 80 yard touchdowns by Howard Hoy after an opening Lions score. The Redskins fell 32 to 6 as Lancaster struck on the first two plays and led 26 to 0 after one quarter before Frank Grove caught a Kennedy pass for Frederick.
Frederick Memorial Hospital admitted and treated numerous patients Friday through the week. Among the cases are Taneytown resident Among The Sick air Carrou aievleaf, Gray Buckley III recovering from facial injuries, Miss Marianne Habe undergoing appendectomy, and Stanley Grossnickle treated for a broken vertebra after a farm wagon accident. Several others, including Mrs. Medora Burns and Mrs. Selah Hope, were admitted for surgery or medical treatment with varied outcomes. Several patients, including Edward Gorsuch and Lewis L. Kline, were noted as undergoing or recovering from operations or medical care at the hospital.
Dr and Mrs P S Lansdale of Watkins Acres report a train vacation lasting three weeks to Albuquerque New Mexico and the West Coast. They visited Mrs Lansdales brother Mr and Mrs Albert Seeger in Albuquerque and Mrs Lansdales cousin Walter Seeger in Los Angeles. They also called on Dr and Mrs Robert Rene, former Watkins Acres residents. The trip was by train. Lt and Mrs Joseph B Mason of Anniston Alabama announce the birth of their second daughter Kimberly Dawn on November 13. Mrs Mason is Patti Poole formerly of Brad dock Heights. Mr and Mrs Raymond Green of Finksburg announce the birth of their third child and second son Randy Cordell born November 11 at Woman's Hospital Baltimore. Mrs Green is Ruby Cordell formerly of this city.
The Frederick Life Underwriters Association announces a training course in Accident and Sickness insurance open to qualified life insurance men. Francis Van Fossen is chairman of a special committee to manage enrollment tuition and administration. Ten regional conferences by LUTC will precede class start in February.
Miss Barnhart became bride of John Lewis Fleischman Jr at Circular Congregational Church Charleston. Attendants included Mrs Rhys Williams and Mrs Edward Hagelmans Jr. The bride wore ivory taffeta with Alencon lace and fingertip veil, carried white orchids and stephanotis. The groom is from Bradland Heights and a Johns Hopkins alumnus serving as First Lieutenant. They will reside in San Francisco after a brief Saint Simons honeymoon.
Miss Jo Ann Hicks daughter of Mr and Mrs Gailord C Hicks of Stoneleigh Frederick wed William Bruce Holbruner Jr son of Mr and Mrs William B Holbruner Martinsburg West Virginia Rev William Andrew Keesel officiated at Graves Methodist Church Baltimore A reception followed at the Marylander The bride wore white peau de soie and lace The couple will reside in Aberdeen where the groom will serve as a U S Army lieutenant neither the date nor the exact year is stated in the text
Maryland duck hunting season opens as the Baltimore Post Office reports only 250 hunting stamps sold through last Friday, far below the 4,282 sold by this time last year. Warmer weather over Canada slowed southward flocks, easing demand for stamps.
About 1,600 head from two states begin judging at the Eastern National Livestock Show in Timonium Maryland. Doris Ann Gent named Angus Queen for five years of 4-H work. will get trip to International Livestock Show in Chicago. Runner-up Lee Keiser. University of Tennessee team won overall judging. Ohio State and Maryland follow. Show runs through Thursday. grand champion steer to be chosen Tuesday. Timonium lies 11 miles north of Baltimore.
Frederick Memorial Hospital records births from November 11 to 14 detailing parents including Anders of Route 1 Thurmont and Magin of Damascus. New babies cited are Todd Alan Magin, Rita Eileen Hopf, Venessa Gail Eyler, Arthur Clinton Jr Seibert, Pamela Jean Zabkie, Martin Luther Smith, Beverly Renee Hood, Donna Kay Moxley, Michael Thomas Wiles, Joann Turner.
Frederick Colts edged St Anne's parish team 7 to 6 in Steelton Pa to snap a two game skid. Chris Sole scored from nine yards in the third quarter and Tom Bichy added the winning extra point after a defensive clash. Willard and Myers led Frederick ground gains as the defense stifled the late St Anne's drive. The squad celebrated with a spaghetti supper before returning home.
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