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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1958
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a historic issue with scattered headline remnants and a date line referencing Saturday October 15 188?. Readable bits point to a local court or public notice column with names and actions not fully legible. Further details unavailable due to damage.
A sullen editorial voices concern over escalating military budgets and rising deficits. It questions essential needs versus padding and urges Congress and the Defense Department to trim waste while preserving necessary weapons and ally support.
Frost had little effect on markets with winter vegetables fruit and berries cited as signs of approaching winter. Eggs remained at 25 cents a dozen. Christopher P. Smith and son sold their North Market Street store and tin business to John M. Hartman. Miss Ritchie's School of Dancing opened in Independent Hall with a formal reception. A child from Woodsboro survived a cistern accident. The Hagerstown Athletic Club football team lost 26 to 0 at Athletic Park to the local M C A team with Creager scoring three touchdowns. Brice Shipley, 89, of Carroll County, died at his daughter's home in Reisterstown and was interred in Westminster cemetery. funeral arrangements noted.
Arthur F Putman, 36, a clerk at Union Bridge Post Office, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after an operation. Born April 30, 1902, he was the son of the late Calvin L. and Effie Fisher Putman. He is survived by his wife Thelma Angleberger Putman, one daughter Mrs. Thomas Kiss of Union Bridge, three brothers Glenn L Earl C and Martin L Putman and sister Miss Naomi.
Mrs Beverley M Barton hosted a fish cookery demonstration presented by the Home Demonstration group from the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Interior. A noon lunch followed and group singing opened the afternoon session with Mrs Nelson Craun leading the Homemakers Creed as vice chair of the county.
Frederick Ministerial Association endorses a 48 hour marriage bill in a resolution. The note cites legalization of lotteries and reflects twenty years ago reflections from The News Columns dated October 18, 1938.
Frederick Memorial Hospital lists several newborns with parents and locations. Lawrence Eugene Shankie, son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Shankie of 511 East Church Street, fourth child. Teresa Ann Harmon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Harmon Route 1, first daughter. Charles Brian Starman, son of Mr and Mrs Delph of Thurmont, third child. Teresa Lynn Davis, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Davis, Thurmont, first child. Barbara Lynn Gesell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Gesell Route 7, third child.
Night shoppers at the Republican Headquarters on North Market Street received free coffee and cookies during an Open House event. Local GOP candidates greeted attendees from 6 to 3, with hostesses including Helen Musso and college volunteers distributing refreshments and campaign material.
Edward Farnsworth, sixth from left, receives the keys to a 4959 Ford to begin a 30 day consumer road test. Farnsworth is among 490 nationwide participants chosen for the extensive program. Major Jacob R. Ramsburg presents the keys as the model lineup goes on display. Others in the photo include Police Chief Charles W. Main and Lee D. Kefauver.
Frederick city and county saw fewer births and deaths in the January through September period compared with 1957, with 1,120 births, 50 fewer, and 367 deaths, down from 591. The births and deaths by month show May had the highest deaths at 83, while August recorded 142 births.
The article lists multiple residents admitted or treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital this week. Among them are Mrs. Kenneth Bartgis of Route 3 and Mrs. Harry Stern of Union Bridge for observation or medical care, several children including Patsy Wills and Karen Gosnell undergoing surgery or recovering, and Mr. Joseph A. Boyer and Mr. James D. Marks awaiting procedures or preparatory steps, with others noted for surgeries or ongoing treatment.
Members of the Monday Musicals met at the home of Miss Margaret Kent Braddock Heights to hear a Mendelssohn program introduced by Miss Helen Shafer. Performances included vocal duets and arias from Elijah Saint Paul and Athalie with piano solos and a short business meeting followed by refreshments.
Funeral services were held for Charles Elmer Craver Sr. at 2 pm Friday in Yellow Springs with interment at Rocky Springs cemetery. Albert H. Gosnell, formerly of Alpha Directors Meet Woodbine, died in Baltimore. The Alpha Cement Company board met in New York then toured the Lime Kiln plant. A Frederick area federation meeting featured reports from club presidents and a Haiti Paris trip prize, with civil defense plans and a workshop cited as instrumental to federation activity.
The Maryland Federation of Women's Giss held a session at the Peter Pan Inn with Dr. R G Steinmeyer of the University of Arapylano. He shared impressions of Japan noting disciplined people and excellent rail service but poor highways and optimistic cultural ties with America. Attendees included local members and a call for firmer policy to ease U S Japan understanding along with news of a Civil Defense first aid course starting October 22 at Braddock Heights Fire Hall.
Hood College reports two evening courses, Art Workshop and Philosophy 203, held Mondays and Thursdays with 15 sessions each. Art had 18 registrants and registration continues at the Art Studio on Monday October 20 at 7 p.m. Philosophy 203 opened with eight students, with final registration October 23 at Coffman Chapel.
Hood College hosts two French films in room 104 Hood Science Hall. A documentary on Arles links Vincent van Gogh and Alfred Daudet to the Rhone delta scenery. Crin Blanc follows a boy and a white wild horse, noted for its stark photography and three 1953 film prizes.
Joseph Victor Laderoute, Hood College professor of voice, begins organizing a Community Chorus for Frederick and vicinity under college sponsorship. The project has strong support from Hood leadership, aims for a 200-voice chorus, meets weekly on campus, and welcomes singers regardless of sight reading ability.
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