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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1957
Page
2
A reader from Mont protests that teachers have forgotten or do not care about one normal child's difficulty to assimilate lessons, arguing failure of a single student reflects on teaching quality. The letter cites November 21 remarks by a mother.
A newspaper notice dated Saturday November 23 1951 indicates a second class matter at the Frederek Missouri post office. The fragment confirms routine mail carriage and local postal designation for the listed location and date.
The piece reports on advances in space propulsion using a 50 energy approach and rumors of ionization in energy generation. It describes a free piston engine using pneumatic power and early thoughts on rearranging atoms to create non existent elements. It anticipates atomic science shaping future classifications and wonders beyond fiction.
Women of the Lewistown Chip discuss November activities at Miss Frances Snook home. Guests included county home agent Bestrice Fehr and Mrs. Guy Staat for a discussion on accessories with model outfits. A December 4 tea at Calvary Methodist Church announced for members between 1 and 4.
Washington November 23 David Lawrence argues realism in evaluating policies to defend America remains scarce. The big issue of when to order retaliatory action against an attack on missiles or nuclear weapons has never been clearly settled, underscoring cautious national posture.
Severely disabled workers aged 50 to 65 who qualified for the new Social Security disability benefits that began last July could see reductions in their monthly payments if they apply or continue to receive benefits. The changes affect those expected to qualify under the new program.
Secretary of State Dulles said retaliation from bases abroad would be immediate if another Pearl Harbor–scale attack occurred. The piece questions allied authorization, noting NATO treaties and parliamentary consent issues in Britain and France. It highlights NATO Conference upcoming with President Eisenhower in Paris to address authority for overseas bases and shorter-range missiles.
Mr and Mrs James Lee Black of Feagaville announce the birth at Memorial Hospital of a daughter to Mrs Ruth Hildebrand and Mr Sherwood Hildebrand. Mr and Mrs Wade E Weddle of 116 West Fourth Street plan their sixty sixth wedding anniversary Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sydney Pendleton of North Wilbraham announce a daughter born Friday at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Mrs Pendleton is former Grace Angleberger, daughter of Mrs Ward Angleberger of Trail Avenue.
Mrs Florence Gertrude Ford widow of Andrew J Ford of 261 West Fifth died Friday at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a two day illness at age 88 She was daughter of the late Zedo and Virginia Earp Summers and member of Cabvary Methodist church Survived by seven children including Mrs George Bussard James Ford Richard Ford Arthur D Ford and Mrs George W Baker Also surviving are a sister and numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and great greatgrandchild The body rests at 106 East Church Street Funeral services will be held at the funeral home with interment in Mount Olivet cemetery An alumni banquet and dance will follow at Harpers Ferry High School gym November 39 with Harvey Gardner M R Etchison and Son directing the music
Funeral services were held for Mrs Catherine Dc Seipler widow of Assard Seipler at a Thurmont funeral home with Rev Eugene R MecVicker officiating. Interment was in Blue Ridge cemetery Thurmont. Also mourners gathered for Miss Mary Louise Krieg of Adamstown with services at her home and Trinity United Church of Christ minister Rev Walter Mehrling officiating. Interment Mount Olivet cemetery. Additional funerals included Mrs Lydial Hess of Taneytown and Jesse Ray imond James of Kemptown, with interment at local cemeteries. Maurice Bt Haupt Sr died in Middletown with services held there. Viola Taylor Writt died in Ranser West Virginia. services in Charles Town, burial Edge Hill. Vespers speaker Rev Francis Reinberger at Hood College with Glee Club performances by Hood students and Bach pieces.
The month of July marks when disability benefits may begin. After December no back benefits are paid. Benefits for eligible disabled individuals may start with July 1957, the first month payable. Ling notes payments filed after December 31 may begin earlier than the month the application is received, regardless of disability duration.
A reader argues public education must be reformed starting with teacher reeducation, criticizing current teachers for poor grammar and pedagogy. She recalls examples of inadequate teaching, urges renewed pride in workmanship, and notes a columnist from The News in 1937.
MR GLENN H WORTHINGTON appointed by Governor Warfield to lead the Sixth Judicial Circuit has qualified. Deputy Clerk Adolphus Fearhake administered the oath in the presence of numerous lawyers and court officials.
WR. George Dean, son of Samuel Dean, rode to Myersville to visit a young lady. He found his new harness badly cut and had to buy a replacement before leaving. Public sales recorded: 233 acres of Farn of the late Charles Broadrup in Tuscarora sold for 30 per acre to Granville Dutrow. A 106 acre Lewistown farm sold to Martin Wachter for 30 per acre. The home property near Charlesville sold to Mrs. Mary E. Broadrup for 1110. Grand Lodge attendees in Baltimore included Mayor Geo Edward Smith and Rev Simon S. Miller among others.
Nominating committee includes Loretta Adelsberger Hazel Topper Nancy Danner Jane Orendorff and Father Twomey Final plans for a Saturday bazaar at St Joseph’s High School list chairmen for dinner dining room cake table candy table sandwich table fancy stable Children of Mary table and games The meeting closed with a prayer by Father Heary and a liturgical movements program for Advent was given Refreshments followed Attendees included Ann Topper Madeline Harner Virginia Sanders Eugene Sprankle Oscar Fritz and Donald Miller District meeting notes: next district meeting January 12 in Hampstead.
A seasonal guide notes Farm City Week and thanks for modern food systems. It offers holiday meal tips, turkey leftovers ideas, budget suggestions, and local produce notes from Maryland experts. Readers receive recipes and practical storage advice, plus brief reader questions on retirement and Social Security.
Reader questions from Mason City and Minot about lump sum death payments and survivor benefits. Explains how monthly payments are calculated, tax rates, eligibility for a surviving spouse, and the trust fund separation from other treasury accounts.
The Frederick County Soroptimist Club held its monthly social at the Home for the Aged. Co hosts Mrs Maude Kefauver and Mrs Alice Kiria Kou served a turkey dinner. Rev W Merval Weaver led the invocation and a sing along followed. Florence Sorrentino spoke on Soroptimism and club goals. The infirmary fund check was presented to Mrs Kefauver. Frank, a Home staff member, won the draw prize.
Vincent Squillante and two co defendants pleaded not guilty on extortion charges tied to a $3,900 cartman contract for a housing project near Mitchel Air Force Base. Squillante, 40, claimed free on $30,000 bail. Nunzio Squillante, 34, and Carmine De Cabia, 39, released on $10,000 bail each. Trial date not set. Additional details note grand jury actions and indictments in Nassau County.
Letters to Santa at the North Pole arrived today from Julie Ruth Gaver on Culler Avenue Charles Roger Hargett Frederick Barbara Ann Eaves East South Street Billy Curtis and Twyla Amn King on East Seventh Street
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