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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1958
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment cites the Associated Press and a dated 1955 notice. It references political or press activity with unclear place names and events, making it difficult to extract concrete facts or identify individuals or organizations beyond AP involvement and a Tuesday date in October.
The article discusses the Formosa cease-fire amid cross-strait tensions. It notes U S approval and allied wariness, Maoist and Khrushchev responses, and analysis of American firmness shaping peace talks in Warsaw. It also records a wedding shower for Darlene Stull in Brunswick with attendees and gifts.
The article reflects on the spiritual legacies of recent popes from Leo XIII to Pius XII. It notes Pius XII's death and his exhortations to pray for an end to suffering under Communism, and recounts Pius XI's long diplomacy for world peace and justice. It highlights the church's defense against atheistic materialism and nuclear threats.
Fifty years ago The News notes a Maryland Brick and Supply Company carload of brick for the MLE church at Thurmont. The Belles Lettres debate concluded 2-1 in favor of the affirmative on whether railroads harmed the country as wars. Prices for eggs and butter and poultry sales are listed. John Paul Tyler and the church youth groups held a chestnutting party at Flint Hill.
Twenty Years Ago ems From The Column Of The News Oct 14 1938 reports about an estimated 20000 attendees on grounds for Frederick Fair with Governor Nice and aides expected as Candidates Day. It notes Fishing Creek water at over 1.9 million gallons weekly, level 35 inches below spillway, a record black bass catch by Myers James and relatives in Potomac under Harry Runkles guidance, and William Powell of Walkersville who was kicked by a two year old filly, fracturing his jaw.
Hood College marked Campus Day 1958 with Gymkhana, a foreign student bazaar, and an afternoon pageant won by the seniors led by Mar Sarita Sabater. Friday opened with John A. Trounis discussing Cyprus, while Sunday featured a church service by President Andrew G. Truxal and the traditional Freshman-Sophomore hockey hat game ending in a tie.
Frederick County Girl Scout Council reports community chest funds supported about 1000 Scouts this year across town troops. The program expanded January 1958 to offer countywide camping at Camp Misty Mount and overnight experiences for nearly 200 girls, with 14 senior troops attending national events and 13 new troops organized in the county.
Mr and Mrs Bernard W War enfeltz of Dill avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Joris Marie to R Hood Geisvert II son of Mr and Mrs R Hood Geisvert Jr Urbana The bride elect attended Frederick High School in 1956 and Washington School for Secretaries in 1956 The groom is Frederick High School 1934 and University of Maryland Class of 1958 A November wedding is planned Gloria Lorraine Routzahn of Middletown became the ...
A survey of Frederick area hospital notes lists patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Boonsboro and surrounding towns. The Chronicle records wedding rites, births, illnesses, surgeries, and discharges including patients such as Mrs. J. Walliam Strme and many local residents undergoing operations or recovering at home or hospital.
Sir and Mrs Ralph F Mariz of Clarksburg celebrate 28th wedding anniversary. Mrs Roland Bowers returns to Fort Pierce after visiting parents in Middletown. Mrs Harry Criswell and daughter Mable of Carlisle with J William Strine visit Lewistown. Violet Angevine and family visit Mrs Strine in Baltimore. Dr Milton Zach and wife announce birth of Kathryn Leslie, their third child. Mrs Zach is former Ann Nicodemus. Mrs Edgar Peddicord of Chillicothe visits Edith Lawrence in West Second Street.
Thurmont Lions Club sponsors a pancake supper this Friday at Thurmont High School cafeteria offering pancakes country sausage butter SYTUD coffee and milk. Servings begin at 5 p m and continue through the evening. Also reported is the death of Mrs Grace Anna Gordon aged 68 widow of Ernest W Gordon following a long illness. Funeral arrangements by Thomas Smith. Interment in Knoxville Cemetery. Also noted are obituaries of James Avon Parson Homer Ryman and others with short funeral details. Community Chorus opens year with picnic and officers named. rehearsals weekly with 38 members and a planned Christmas program later in the year.
Frederick Art Club held its first 1955 1959 season meeting at Mrs. Baldwin's home. Discussion centered on what defines a masterpiece, noting originality and lasting appeal. Papers covered cave paintings, Cro Magnon art, and the Dutch Golden Age, with focus on Jan Vermeer.
Community events cover funeral services for Harry Johnson Riley 84 of Emmitsburg and memorial activities. Rev Philip Bower presided at Evergreen Cemetery interment. pallbearers listed. Other items note Mary Catherine Linton funeral near Rocky Springs and a Pensacola helicopter training student at Heliport. Gary M Virts promoted to Specialist Fourth Class. Ghana bombing hits Kumasi chapel near Bishop Van Den Bronk, no injuries reported.
The Point Of Rocks Raritans Club met at the Social Hall of the Point Of Rocks Methodist church and elected officers for 1959. Robert H. Perry was named president, Charles E. Shorb vice president, Ivan H. Loucks secretary, Charles B Emmons, treasurer, Melvin D. Phillips director through 1961, Clarence E. Compher director through 1960, and Walter J. Wirts director through 1958.
About one thousand U S Army troops returned to Germany from Lebanon duty. They were the first group to leave Lebanon by ship arriving in West Germany. General Le Roy Eltinge led the movement. More than 700 soldiers had previously been airlifted from Lebanon to West Germany.
Basil O Connor was named the first layman to receive the Albert Lasker Award for leading efforts to conquer infantile paralysis. The New York based recognition marks a milestone for civilian contributors to medical progress.
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