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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1958
Page
3
The October 1 1958 issue of a local newspaper presents the standard daily page from The News with the masthead Great SourHenn'y ProG. Os Meg. Co. and a partial notice of publication details. The readable fragments indicate a mid-century community paper format.
Americans sharpen focus as the World Series dominates public attention. The brew of anticipation centers on the Yankees and Giants with the season's end near. Baseball remains a national passion, eclipsing football and other sports during this peak moment.
Treasure hunting grows into a sizable business with both professionals and amateurs seeking riches. Suppliers of maps and metal detecting gear report rising sales as interest spreads nationwide. The Library of Congress halted a pamphlet on treasure maps after demand grew beyond control, citing misleading information.
A reader argues for racially separate class sections to raise standards and spur effort, claiming competition benefits able students of any race while prejudice blocks progress. The letter references David Lawrence's column and Mrs. Gilman’s writings on prejudice as an obstacle.
New York AP reports confidence rising as the economy shows signs of a better quarter. Consumer spending and government purchases grow while savings remain a small share of income. Banks caution against over optimism as auto sales and factory hiring may lag. A separate Commerce SEC survey notes a slight fourth quarter uptick in plant and equipment spending, with Hagerstown set to host the Maryland Academy of General Practice tenth anniversary meeting in October.
Fifty years ago items note Allan C McBride of Frederick among 91 commissioned second lieutenants after Fort Leavenworth exams. John L Sullivan plans sparring at Frederick Fair but secretary Warehime blocks it for lack of available attractions. local football opens vs Western Maryland at New Athletic Park with 30 seasoned players. Braddock Heights notes social life and winter plans for residents. A West Patrick Street resident’s hog escapes its pen and is returned.
The Harmony Grove facility in the Hayward House opens to serve 36 mentally retarded children ages six to sixteen. The program emphasizes manipulatives, rhythm, and practical living skills, with staff led by Principal Mrs. George Remsberg and goals to reduce dependence and provide screened, age-appropriate education.
Mr and Mrs Charles Tiolly Baltimore announce their second son Benjamin Rosenstock Holly born at Sinai Hospital. Mrs Holix is Susan Rosenstock daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin B Rosenstock. Melvin Lindsay Jr Great Mills welcomes 7 pound daughter Elizabeth Elaine born September 25. Lois Baumgardner daughter of Carlton Baumgardner is mentioned among regional semi finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program.
Frederick High School Jayvees begin 1958 football season Thursday at Westminster with a 7 pm kickoff. Coach Eugene W. Roach praises the squad as shaping up well and predicting a successful year. Probable lineup features Stauffer or Wiggins at left end and several key backs and linemen listed.
Edward Parnsworth of Military Road Frederick real estate agent selected as one of 400 representative American automobile buyers to attend the 1959 Ford Consumers Conference in Dearborn Michigan. Panelists were chosen by Dr George H Gallup with local chamber cooperation. Henry Ford II welcomes the group as they hear Gallup discuss consumer research and learn how Ford products are planned engineered and tested. The conference features demonstrations at Ford test track labs and a month long Ford car testing program for each panel member.
Justice William O Douglas Willey Ley and other noted librarians headline the Regional Meeting of the middle Atlantic States in Atlantic City on October 15. Eemerson Greenway Miss Lucile Marsch and Doroth demus join as speakers under the theme Begin with Books. Attending librarians include Katharine Dutrow Charlotte Smith Josephine Etchison and Helen Evans representing several member libraries across New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Temperatures and precipitation data for the 24 hours ending at a.m. are reported by The Associated Press. Local weather observers note temperature highs and lows, rainfall amounts, and conditions across the region.
Army Reserve officers and enlisted men from the area will join a three day exercise at Fort Meade October 4 and 5. Trap Line II tests modern warfare concepts with atomic weapons guided missiles and air force support as a public display of atomic age weapons is planned. Local reservists include Lt Col James E Barigis Jr Major Frank M Dertabaugh Jr Major James Fraser Jr Master Sergeant Frank L Baker and Master Sergeant Lewis B Gannon Jr. ARABS BASE UNITED NATIONS CAP - Arab diplomats balk at conditional US British troop pullout promises in Lebanon and Jordan.
Mr and Mrs Carl Rentzell of Adam Road announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine M Rentzell to City Policeman Russell L Potts son of Police Lieut and Mrs Ralph Hi L Potts Hamilton Avenue No date has been set for the wedding
Annapolis plans a three day celebration for John Kostru 58 longtime executive editor of a Polish language daily. The event marks the 250th anniversary of Chicago's founding with programs in Annapolis November 21 to 23 hosted by the city and Associated Travel Charter.
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