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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1958
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a press or publication schedule and a regional North Coles address. No clear event, date, or named persons identified.
A September study shows eight toll roads meeting debt service while others earn 80 to 100 percent and rising. Higher truck traffic, population growth, more vehicle registrations, and added miles support optimism that toll roads will gain revenue, with more feeder roads directing traffic to pay-as-you-go routes.
The Associated Press reports a 24 hour temperature and precipitation summary. Data includes regional readings, notable extremes, and conditions as of reporting time.
Washington AP report says the Fredera ton of American Scientists warns there are too few bombs to destroy humanity and no defense against a massive atomic attack. It urges the US and USSR to seek a permanent halt to atomic weapon testing at Genoa with a test-detection system to be installed within an agreed period.
Capehart housing at Fort Detrick begins occupancy with eight families moving in as the project nears completion. The community provides 32 three bedroom and 31 two bedroom apartments for Army Navy and Air Force personnel. Construction by Community Builders Inc began last February under a $1,033,000 contract and is expected to be occupied before Christmas.
A letter outlines Thanksgiving proclamations from Hanson Washington and Lincoln establishing the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day, notes gaps and legislative actions through 1941, and mentions Hanson Day observances. Also cited are estate deeds in New Market, and a Santa letter from Kaye East Third Street.
Fifty years ago items from The Colutons report Hood College graduate Elizabeth Ross Zimmerman of Mercersburg Pa and Johns Hopkins graduate Christian H Kahl of Towson and Baltimore wed at Trinity United Church of Christ in Mercersburg. They will reside in Baltimore as their private terms are announced. The column also notes Patsy Lou Sanbower’s engagement, property transfers in Smithsburg and Hagerstown, a colored man arrested for theft, and upcoming local events including a bakery moving to 213 West Patrick Street and the 17th birthday of the Frederick Epworth League president.
Twenty Years Ago items from The Columns Of The News dated November 25 1938 recount snow storms in Frederick County a ten inch snowfall and three to four foot drifts. It notes Betty A Collistoner wed H David Hagan at an Evangelical Latin church and details various engagements weddings and a Mothers Class meeting. Also reports on a birthday of Joe Luke Deland a former slave, and on two friendly judgments arising from a bicycle accident in Frederick involving Linda Myers and Barbara Myers with suits against H Alexander Jr. and H M Alexander Jr.
The Walkersville P-TA held its third meeting of the year in November. Parents sat with students in home rooms to hear about a new grading system and report cards. A panel with Marjorie Smith Hattig Mainhart Dr Edwin Garsten and Dr Herbert Clark discussed homework benefits and drawbacks for different grades.
Mrs. William R. Hinshaw hosted the Frederick Art Club meeting at 140 Sline Boulevard on November 20 with Miss Caroline Winebreaner as program chair. Mrs. F Earle Shriner spoke on The Glories of Greek Architecture, noting beauty and utility in Hellenic design and outlining Doric Corinthian and Roman developments with emphasis on capitals shafts bases and stylobate.
Miss Hattie Willett outlines Parthenon history from its Golden Age under Pericles and Phidias, noting its marble sculpture and Elgin Marbles. She compares Gothic cathedrals, naming Notre Dame and Chartres, and cites their pointed arches and national examples across Europe.
Carolton Pete Marvel Jr. of RFC is promoted to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company as a new insurance consultant after training in New York. Since joining in 1934 he earned Honor Club status two years Ordinary Leader's Club four years and Accident and Sickness Club four years. Ray Weddle Jr. Thurmont named agent replacing Marvel with training in New York. Charles Woodman named assistant manager supervising insurance consultants while Charles Webber takes over Woodman’s duties in agency management.
George Edward Keepers 88 a wellknown retired coachmaker died suddenly Monday night at his home at St Anthony's Born near Taneytown he was the son of the late Alexis and Elizabeth Sebold Reepers first wife Mary Loretta keptenzer Keepers predeceased He was a member of St Anthony's parish and the Holy Name Society Surviving are his wife Margaret Lucille Somerville Keepers three daughters two of whom live at St Anthony's one in Baltimore five brothers and two Sisters of Charity Thillomena and Szélig Also thirteen grandchildren and eighteen greatgrandchildren The body will lie at the residence Wednesday at 10 pm for calling The Holy Name Society will Recite the Rosary Wednesday at 7 30 pm Requiem mass Thursday 10 am at St Anthony's Interment in St Anthony's Cemetery M L Greager and Son funeral director
A collection of social notes from Middletown and surrounding areas lists Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Main of Jacksonville visiting Mr. Main’s mother Mrs. Nora V. Main, with Main’s business trip to England. several residents mark upcoming birthdays including Mr. William Z. Willside at 90, Mrs. Jacob M. Shook, Mrs. E. Austin James, and Mrs. Benny F. Grove Jr. Also noted are travels of Mrs. Virginia Pearl Smith Weidman to Baltimore society events, a Maryland delegate at a Holstein planning conference in Roanoke, and updates on Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Thomas returning from Augusta. Further items report Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shankle’s 34th anniversary, Mr. Marion T. Carmack Jr.’s return from Newark and new managerial post in Baltimore, and Mr. Robert Thomas observing his 82nd birthday.
Seven year old Jully Delauder of Ridgeville had tonsils removed at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lewis Lenhart of Araby underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial, recuperating. Mark L. DeLauter of Fairview Avenue returned home after 18 days as a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial. Mrs. Bernard Gross of Brunswick admitted for surgery November 11, remains hospitalized. Mrs. Arthur Stine of Thurmont Rt. 2 admitted for surgery, performed Friday. Mrs. George Snosis of Brunswick admitted for surgery after Sunday illness. Carrie Ayers of Unietown fell and fractured her hip, undergoing surgery planned for Tuesday at Frederick Memorial. Donald Adams of Buckeystown admitted for emergency treatment, returned home Monday. Edward Hung III of Emmitsburg treated at Warner Hospital Gettysburg for wrist injury from fall. Mrs. Jennie Boyer of Keedysville fell and broke hip, a patient at Reeder Nursing Home Boonsboro. John Bergman, Biggs Avenue, reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial as a medical patient.
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