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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1959
Page
4
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jennie R. Crum and Mrs. Amanda L. Staley, both in Maryland towns, with multiple pallbearers and local officials in attendance. Other obituaries include John G. Hoffman and Cassell A. Honts, with details of interment, funeral directors, and connected organizations. Also listed are letters to Santa and a report of licenses revoked or suspended in nearby towns.
The article explains revised Farm definitions by the U S Census Bureau shifting to farms of ten acres or more with sales of at least 950 a year or smaller tracts with sales above 250 a year. It predicts a drop from 4 6 million to about 4 million farms and a shrinking farm population from 20 3 million to around 19 million.
A letter to the editor from M. D. Aird Frederick Maryland urges residents to visit the new paint job at the East Church Street school. The writer humorously notes standing outside suffices and references prior Easter egg dyes. The piece promotes inspection and public interest in the school building.
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News reveals plans for merging the Washington Frederick and Gettysburg Railway with the Frederick and Middletown Railway, absorbing the Jefferson and Brad dock Heights Railway. Sheriff George Edward Myers and other officials complete terms. Harry W. Bowers announces appointees. Rev Edward Trai Helfernstein is invited to become rector at All Saints Episcopal Church after Rev Dr Osborne Incie's death.
Russian troops invaded Finland and Helsinki was bombed. F W Harnwell, 70, died at his home west of Frederick. Miss Julia E Schaffer and Robert R Raa... emerged in marriage at bride’s home. Kathleen Smith fractured a leg on unfinished concrete sidewalk. Improvements planned for United Fire Co engine house for extra clearance. Twenty five local youths began NYA project beautifying Frederick County roads.
The weekly quotation list shows current dividends, bid and asked prices for local securities. Items include Citizens, Frederick Co Natl, Frederick Law, W Md Trust, Fibre Brush, Potomac Edison, Frederick Gas, and local entities like Marken & Freifele and the Frederick Co Agricultural Society Membership.
David Lawrence argues that worldwide protests over China access pale beside Poland’s expulsion of New York Times correspondent Rosenthal. He cites Gomulka’s censorship, warning that a free press abroad is crucial to understanding Poland and preventing falsehoods from masking reality.
Roger Williams, 80, prominent shipping executive and former naval officer who commanded the presidential yacht during the Taft and Roosevelt administrations, died Saturday in New York.
Miss Mary Edna Michael and Warren Charles Smith wed on Thanksgiving Day at Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Hanover Pa. The ceremony occurred at four oclock with Rev Dr Nevin Smith officiating. The couple residing on Ridge Road Braddock Heights.
Miss Joyce Lee Sullivan daughter of Mr Howard W Sullivan of Jine married Pvt Gerald Leon Fine son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Fine Spartanburg S C Saturday evening at 5 in Johnsville Methodist Church The double ring ceremony featured chrysanthemums candelabra and a white pompon arrangement A reception followed at the church hall The bride wore white satin Chantilly lace and seed pearl details The couple will reside in Essex The bride is a Fredrick High School and Johns Hopkins Nursing School graduate and a Baltimore City public health nurse The groom is a Spartanburg High School graduate 1957 and is stationed at Army Chemical Center Edgewood
Multiple obituaries from Charles Town to Emmitsburg list Mrs Louise Matilda Harrison aged 77 of Sandy Hook dying at Charles Town General Hospital. Also Joseph Francis Kreitz 77 of Emmitsburg dies at Gettysburg hospital with funeral at Emmitsburg St Josephs Church. Ada Estelle Schaeffer 68 of Buckeystown dies at home after illness. Theresa F Summers 83 of Harmony dies, services at Gladhill Middletown.
Several local residents are listed as patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital with varied travel through November and December. A Coast Guard rescue saved two aboard a sinking cabin cruiser off Chesapeake Beach, with Edward W. Grosskurth of College Park aboard.
Ross S Nelson 69 telegraph editor of the Indianapolis Star died Sunday from complications after a pedestrian automobile accident. Born in Indianapolis he served as a longtime newsroom figure and was noted for his work with the Star. He is survived by through the Star community and local colleagues.
Frederick man Charles Clayton Brust aged 44 died suddenly Saturday evening while driving on West Ninth Street near Moter Avenue. He suffered a heart attack at about 7 55 p m and his car rammed into a patio. He was found dead at the scene by Medical Examiner Dr B Q Thomas Sr. Survivors include widow Ruby E Hagan Brust three children and one sister Ethel B Tusi of this city. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at the home and Mount Olivet cemetery interment. He had worked 20 years as a machine operator for Fred Brick Works Inc.
Jona A. Petersville appeared before the County Commissioners this morning to object to a recent property assessment. He contends his property is overvalued compared with similar properties in the district, and the board began consideration of the matter.
Mrs Marie Catherine Carpenter widow of Charles C Carpenter of Winchester and Martinsburg area died Saturday evening at Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg after a yearlong illness. Age 72 she was daughter of Robert D Weatherholt and Elizabeth A McDonald and a Methodist. Surviving seven children including Eloise Foley Martinburg Charles C Carpenter Front Royal Loma Breed Thurmont Claude E Moore Joseph Withide Robert L Carpenter Louise Townsend and George Baker. Also a sister and a brother Frank Dines and Howard McDonald with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Body lies at 106 East Church Street funeral home. Friends may call. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the funeral home Mount Olivet Cemetery Etchison and Son Directors.
A late 20th century personal notices item records attendees Sweadnner and Coleee at a States Association of Colle Secondary Schools event in Asia NO. A Thanksgiving dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs John Purmen Grant Place with Mr and Mrs Carter Eugene Avpiepy and Couldrey Gene and Gail, Mr Leonard Appleby and Debra-Sharron Putman. The Carter family were surprised with a vase of red carnations and an anniversary cake for their third wedding anniversary. November Appleby was also present at her home this afternoon.
Sen. Ken B. Johnson D Texas urges Americans to discard minority labels and discrimination and purge themselves of bigotry. In a major address on national policies he calls for unity beyond race religion and birth. He departs from prepared text to stress national character.
Wilbur Finnan of Columbus Ohio aged 54 known pro as Pat Finnegan and Lord Landsowne dies after four year illness. Details incomplete from clipped text.
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