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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
4
The 24 hourly temperatures and precipitation are listed for the area ending at a.m. Readings provided by The Associated Press through the Great Southern Brew Mfg Co. detailing local weather conditions for October 15, 1959.
Fragmented text indicates an anniversary notice about press access and public welcome. The readable portions reference a 76th anniversary and statements about freedom of the press and open doors to news and visitors.
American audiences watch a heated debate over quiz show ethics as producers faced accusations of rigging. The discussion highlights cynical practices, with networks under scrutiny for integrity and potential policy responses amid market activity in steel, rails, and stocks.
October 11 to 13 births include Kathy Lee Thompson, daughter of Mrs. Jesse Lee Thompson and Mr. Thompson of Bruns’boro. Michael James Grove, son of Bernard L. Grove and Mary Posta of New Bern. Karen Sue Houck, daughter of Ira Mervin Houck and his wife. Cynthia Hemby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hemby. and Paul Leonard Eneard, among others listed with residence details.
Funeral services for Minnie F Beach of Broad Run were held at Gledhill Funeral Home in Middletown after Sunday at 11 a m. Pallbearers included Donald Danner Harvey Danner Mark Summers Thomas Fawley Arlindton Jaffer and Rod DeLauder. Burial followed in Middletown Cemetery.
Frederick citizen Allen G Quynn, longtime hardware store owner on East Patrick Street, died October 14 after a long career. The obituary notes his age at death as 84 and lists his prominence in local business. Other items recall a 1939 era fire in Era se Carrolyn and early Cub Pack 1 activities with committee members named.
Multiple couples wed in regional ceremonies described in detail. Barbara Jean Hardman and Robert L. Crummitt married at Greco United Church parsonage with E Wilhelm officiating. Calhoun and Lovellsville pair united in a fall ceremony as family and friends gathered. Thelma Elizabeth Pearson and Donald LeRoy Marson tied the knot in a Leesburg home ceremony with immediate family present. Engagements announced include Janet Rover and E Festetier as families share plans.
Durocher said he was offered a three year contract to manage the Cleveland Indians and turned it down the day before the time could be filled. He noted other executives, including Branch Rickey, had also submitted offers while he spoke with Frank Lane and Nate Dolin in Pittsburgh. He also mentioned talks with Lou Perini but stated no direct discussion of the managerial post occurred.
Pictured above is the Norris Norris Jr wedding party in the Cal Methodist Chapel. The bride Mrs Betty Black, daughter of Mr Houser, wore a white dress with royal blue accessories. Rev groom officiated. The couple's son Cedar Norris attended.
Vancouver report says 31 year old Errol Flynn collapsed after visiting friends for a cocktail. Doctors treated him 57 minutes before he was pronounced dead in hospital. Flynn, famed swashbuckler, had recently sought anonymity and was negotiating on a $100000 yacht Zaca. He was born in Hobart Tasmania and rose to fame in Captain Blood with a career spanning many classic adventure films.
A social and moral board calls on the Methodist church and its members to study and eliminate attitudes of discrimination within churches. The resolution urges the church to address bias and promote inclusive practices.
A roundup of patient statuses at Frederick Memorial and University Hospitals includes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller returning home after discharge from Vindobona Convalescent Home, and Emory G. Nusz in Rock Hill remaining a cardiac patient. Several others, from James E. Fox and his brother Donald to John W. Fogle and Janice DeLauter, are listed as in fair or medical condition or undergoing treatments following accidents and surgeries.
The Frederick Art Club met on October 8 at the home of Mrs. Charles R. Bald Deerspring Jone Braddock Heights. After two business sessions speakers were introduced by Mrs. Gray Palmer. The program featured works by Renoir Degas Vinci Van Eyck with discussion on art philosophy. Mrs. Gardner and others financed European studies of Bernard Berenson and contributed to museum connections in Boston. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Bald Louise Weagly and others.
Article notes about 5000 Maryland non-striking workers laid off as steel strike ripple. Projections show 33,300 Maryland steel workers affected. Other items include obituaries for Thurmont residents, gardening tips on mulch types and application, and a U S liner voyage to Le Havre carrying its 500000th passenger with Miss Jeanne Jourdanais as guest of honor.
The next meeting is set for October 22 at the home of Mrs. William Stemmer on East Second Street.
Baltimore Orioles announce a working contract with Fox Cities in the Class B Three I League. Fox Cities, based in Appleton Wisconsin, forms a city group. Orioles had no Class B farm ties in 1959 due to roster limits. They bought three 18 year old players from their Appalachian League affiliate Bhuefield West Virginia. Pitchers Arnie Thorsland Dean Chance and outfielder catcher John Powell Thorsland lead a crop with strong ERAs and RBI totals. Powell drove in 39 runs in 56 games with 14 homers.
Francis J Esworthy and Ruth E Esworthy mourn the loss of their four year old son on Twin Arch Road Airy after a lengthy illness. Kevin J Esworthy is a brother. Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Francis J Esworthy. The service will be at the ri ceme funeral Home in Loudoun County. Clarence Edward Hackler born in Loudoun County son of Elizabeth Russell Hackler. Funeral details indicate a local service at Ebeneezer Church after moved from Sin atles Town in Loudoun County.
Mr and Mrs Harry Robert Baer of Jefferson Street will celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary on December 16. Mr Tean, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Stockman of West Street, will celebrate his own birthday Friday. Antella Wachter, of South Donald Renn on East Fourteenth Street, will be 39 years old Friday.
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