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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
4
OCR text shows inconsistent pricing for periodicals and a note about Associated Press reprint rights. Mentions Frederick Maryland post office classification and a date of Thursday November 19 1959. No clear main event. record reflects garbled subscription and rights boilerplate.
The United States, after fourteen years of large scale postwar economic aid, begins winding down financial support as Europe shows signs of independence. More than 63 billion dollars have aided rebuilding across lands and the administration sees Europe able to stand alone. Japan plans to remove import biases against American goods, while U S notes protest restrictive policies elsewhere. A growing trade deficit and shrinking gold reserves underscore the shift toward closer regional capital surpluses to patch lingering issues rather than large scale rebuilding.
Forty two persons passed driver's tests given last Thursday at the State Armory by the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Examiners. The list includes Mary Kathryn Frazier Willow Avenue Patricia Jane Hasse Mt Airy Inez Estelle Newton East Third Street and many others across towns such as Brunswick Middletown Germantown Elm Street and Monrovia.
Boys nearing 18 must register with the Selective Service within five days after their 18th birthday. They should provide a home address to the nearest board and registration will be forwarded to the proper office under the Universal Military Training and Service Act as amended June 19.
The report lists 24 hour conditions for many cities including Albany Albany clouded 31 22 Albuquerque 35 37 Anchorage 2 13 Atlanta 52 33 Boston 3 28 Chicago 33 30 Denver 1 41 Des Moines 42 27 Detroit 30 29 Fort 55 35 Helena 416 Honolulu style text. The data shows varied conditions from clear to cloudy and some rain in Portland Oregon and Seattle.
Richard A. Newman a senior majoring in engineering at the University of land has been accepted into Eta Kappa Nu the Electrical Engineering fraternity. He is married to Patricia Elworthy and is the son of Mrs Leona Newman and the late Ralph S Newman of Frederick. Mr and Mrs Richard Newman and daughter Kathy Ann reside in Greenbelt.
GENERAL THOMAS J. SHAYOCK was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maryland for the 25th term. The Mayor and Aldermen approved buying all dwellings on the city watershed. Harry Cramer and David Scholl of Walkersville were injured when their horse bolted near Ceresville, Cramer with a brain concussion and Scholl with a sprained ankle. Dr. J Remsburg treated them. A hospital benefit fall supper in Junior Hall drew patrons for Frederick City Hospital. Five men had a misdirected pound party journey ending in Adams Town after a long night. Interior improvements ongoing at C Rubie Landis store on South Market Street.
The Oak Woodshore duo, part of the Reserve Officers Association chapter, will display their six pound VHS at the International Tavestack Exposition in Chicago. Fifty workers see a local woodworking scene as the event highlights community skill and heritage.
Readers send holiday notes including a letter from Joe Ruth Gaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Gaver from Culler Avenue and messages from Jeff Blanchfield and Johnny Blanchfield of Tanevtown.
West Virginia Governor Ceci H. Underwood says he is impressed with Governor Nelson Rockefeller and Vice President Richard Nixon as Republican presidential nominees. After a courtesy call on Rockefeller, Underwood told 19 reporters that the West Virginia GOP is likely pro Nixon at the moment.
Raymond C. Geisbert known as Tommy by friends served as caretaker for City Hall property and long time resident at 235 West Patrick Street. The article recalls his WWI service, work ethic, cheerful disposition, and willingness to help neighbors. It notes his family ties and local recognitions, plus a Christmas scene featuring 225 participants in an extension demonstration on easy foods.
The notice lists multiple local residents admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital and University Hospital Baltimore for observation, treatment, or surgery. Names include Edgar Brownlow, Mrs Ernest Baldwin, John G. Brown, Mr Airy, Edward C. Williams, Eleanor E. Smith, Mrs Harry C. Smith, and Mrs George T. Schroeder with addresses and brief medical statuses.
Funeral services were conducted for Henrietta S. Koontz and other relatives with Rev. Jonpn F. Basio presiding. Interment followed at Rock Tings cemetery. Funeral directors were Robert E. Daley and Son.
Fragmentary personal notices mention Airman aid for Mrs. Benjamin of Carmicpasi and references to individuals including Mrs Runkle, Brande, and Monersy. The text is garbled with scattered names and dates, lacking clear events or full context.
United States personal income rose for a second straight month despite the steel strike. Total income advanced to an annual rate of 2381.9 billion dollars as wage and salary declines were offset by gains in farm income government benefits and interest income. Farm income climbed to 13.9 billion annual rate and unemployment benefits boosted government transfers. Interest income also increased as rates rose.
The notice blends a wedding report for Wittmer Burras with a Wheaton area reception and references to school civic groups, then shifts to a P TA newsletter update and a dividend declaration by Southbridge based officials. The fragmentary text mentions meetings, committees, and community actors across Frederick and Wheaton areas amid dated records.
James Edward Baer died unexpectedly at age 2 after illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with interment in Mt. Ol cemetery. Harry C Boost, aged, dies suddenly. services at M L Creater and Son funeral home in Thurmont Sunday at 1 p.m. Rev Claude Corl will officiate. Burial in Blue Ridge cemetery. Surviving are family members including Mrs. Arthur T Brown and several siblings and extended relatives in Maryland towns.
The Rev Dr Frentz a longtime professor at Lancaster Theological Seminary died at home in Millersville Pa after a 30 year tenure with the Evangelical and Reformed Church He helped form the Association for Retired Citizens and taught in public schools Earlier he traveled in Europe Egypt and the Holy Land Funeral services were held at the Seminary Chapel. He was son of the late Alfred S Frentz and Sarah Jane Stricker Frentz.
Virginia Rautholz, widow of William Kannfholz Sirs, died aged after illness. She was a daughter of the Brennans and a resident of Jackson. Services will be held at her late residence with rites by the Rev. Jackson.
Fragmentary obituary text lists Edgar A Valentine and relatives including Helen Ohier Valentine and survivors Raish Valentine Agnes Zimmerman and others, with scattered place names Brail and Seven Valle. The legible portions indicate a family notice but lack full dates or clear relationships.
Rep George Mahon warns no material drop in danger to U S security despite reduced tensions after Khrushchev visit. He urges continued alertness and guard to prevent any risk to national defense.
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