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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1958
Page
2
Advertisements from a 1958 issue show pricing for subscriptions and notices. The page lists rates for different durations and formats, including annual and six month terms, with references to a Great Southern Pig Mfg Co and locations on North Court.
Infant Josephine Caroline Baer daughter of Louis Wilon and Hib. May Hoffman Baer of 201 Barbara Street died at Frederick Memorial Hospital this morning at 11:05 PM aged days. Survived by parents two brothers and a sister at home paternal grandfather Richard P. Baer maternal grandparents Mrs. Floyd Bitler Mr. Airy and maternal grandfather Roger B. Hoffman both of this city services will be held by R Exchison and Son funeral directors.
The article discusses rising personal income and a shift toward common stocks as investment outlets amid inflation. It notes Treasury needs and the government borrowing to cover a large deficit, questioning why bonds do not attract more funds. It details investor caution, inflation pressures, and the appeal of equities despite risks, plus a personal profile of Emrich and family.
Fifty Years Ago items note the Mt Airy Garden Club hosting an Autumn Symphony of Color flower show in the Mt Airy fire hall with 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. There will be junior classes, fall blooms, and a luncheon at 1 p.m. Reservations to Mrs. Joseph Kennedy.
The item recalls JOSEPH D. BAKER known as Fredericks first citizen who died at 84 in his Francis Scott Key Hotel apartment after lunch. Four trucks were rented to haul gambling devices under grand jury condemnation from local businesses. The Board of Education cut items from the contract for a new colored elementary school then ordered speed on a $49,749 Lloyd C. Culler project. A glass cutter and brick were used in an early morning robbery on North Market Street, smashing H. F. Shipley’s show window and stealing three automatic revolvers.
In Nashville Tennessee two Methodist General Board of Evangelism members Dr Harry Denman and Rev Dr J Manning Potts join seven more Americans for evangelistic work in Pakistan and India from October 19 to December 7. The delegation includes Mr and Mrs Nels Barnett Bateshire Ark Rev Leer Bedford Jr Dallas Rev Dr Clayton Lace Damascus Md Rev John W Myers Roanoke Va Rev Dr Leonard Peale Buffalo N Y and Rev Roy Smith Arlington Va.
Miss Joyce Lorraine Crouse daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin F Crouse East Patrick Street and Wade Myron Sheldon son of Mr and Mrs John Sheldon Waterville Mina wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church officiated by Rev Robert F Woodward. The bride wore a chan tilly lace over white satin gown and a illusion veil. Guests from Water sw ille Minneapolis N J Hillsboro Va and other towns attended the reception in the church social room. Bridesmaids wore blue and guests wore rose hues. Organ recital preceded the ceremony and a traveling wedding trip to Niagara Falls and New England followed.
Listed health updates from Frederick Memorial Hospital include Austin Bare a 26 year old patient at the hospital since two weeks, Mrs Roger Lenhart admitted for observation after an auto accident at Braddock then released, Peter Noel a medical patient from Doubs, Mrs Laurence Lewis under observation, William Rose a heart patient improving after five weeks, Mrs William Shryock admitted as medical, children Staron and Paula Williams had tonsils removed, Mrs Rudell Mullinix recovering from Washington Hospital Center surgery, Mrs Donald B Rice undergoing satisfactory post operative recovery, Charles Crone awaiting surgery, Blanche Snook moved to Valley View Nursing Home, Ada Miller admitted to Valley View Nursing Home, and Allen Lawrence treated at Warner Hospital for cuts and bruises.
A number of human bones were uncovered in an excavation at the old Novitiate property. The bones were placed in a box and removed to St. John's cemetery for reinterment. The Independent Automobile engine was taken to the Gas House road for a trial and stuck due to a misaligned cog, later moved to the engine house with horse assistance. The En Avant Literary Society of Frederick College reorganized with officers listed: President A. G. Zimmerman, Vice-President D. M. Burdette, Secretary L. E. Eichberger, Treasurer J. L. Notnagle.
Ministers face loss of social security rights unless they act by April 13. Steps include obtaining a social security card, visiting the Internal Revenue Office for a waiver form, and filing it. If earnings reach 400 dollars yearly, benefits for old age, survivors, and disability may start at 65, with disability benefits possible from age 50. Time is running out for protection.
Funeral services for Lloyd S Lambert of Taneytown were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the late home. Pallbearers included Glenn Beaver Elwood Baumgardner William B Hopkins Charles Anders Raymond Davidson and Ira Snider. Interment was in United Church of Christ Cemetery. C C Fuss and Son, funeral directory.
The 65th annual Carroll County WCTU convention met in the Chapel at the World Service Center New Windsor. Morning session opened by president Mrs Merki Hahn with devotion by Mrs Mahlom Grimm. New officers include Ada Wooden county president and Miss Nelle Wooden treasurer.
Birth notices from October 2 to October 5 list families including Eyler, Wilson, Stup, Grams, Ray, Horn, Miss, Finger, and Gaume. Children named Billie Ray Jr, Charles Heery IV, Yvonne Michele, William Todd, Tobias Ellsworth, Donna Renee, Charles Ralph Jr, Susan Diane, and more. mothers include Grace Lambert Keymar, Anita Louise Cooley, Janice Brandenburg, Thelma Ferrell, Elfen Bowie, Gloria Sn, Mary Ellen Gaume, and others.
The sixth annual Leadership Conference sponsored by the Maryland Association of Future Teachers for America begins at Western Maryland College in Westminster on Friday. About 75 students from across Maryland attend the two day meeting. The state organization has 3,300 high school members and 700 college members. Miss Beverly Bosworth of Westminster is president and presides over the session.
The regular monthly meeting of the State Council of Administration Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Maryland will be held at Union Memorial Post No 8806 in Union Bridge on Sunday at 2 p.m. State Commander Martin W. Sinsheimer will preside. Cairo Pap reports Nasir tightens control in Sinai with the elimination of a vice president in the UAR government. Market prices for wheat corn and barley are listed.
The Red Cross now bases activity on peacetime needs, joining the United Appeal to fund a year and a half of expenses. It assisted 484 veterans and civilians last year, aided snowstorm and disaster victims, supplied materials after a fire, and logged 4,242 miles with the Motor Corps. First aid and child care courses awarded 1,127 certificates, with 628 water safety confirmations for county youngsters.
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