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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1959
Page
4
Bridge discussion focuses on a hand where East shows a strong two no trump response and the contract issues as the tableau unfolds. The guru analyzes opening lead strategy and the implications of a heart sequence, detailing observer notes on bidding and defense.
A working group of 12 nations met in Washington to discuss an Antarctic accord. Delegates urge openness to all nations, avoid inflaming rival claims, and seek a warrenouncing treaty. Talks will continue for several weeks as official acceptances await.
A Frederick reader thanks the organizers of the Passion Play and the Chamber of Commerce. The writer encourages all Freder ick County residents to attend and congratulates the Jaycees for the production.
The Associated Press reports 24 hour weather figures with temperatures and precipitation totals ending at a.m. local time. Details focus on temperature highs and lows and rainfall or snowfall amounts recorded by regional stations.
Fifty years ago the United Fire Company held its annual ball in the Masonic Temple with music by the Frederick Select Orchestra. The event’s committee included R A Bennett Grayson B Haller Thomas G Buckey Walter L Flautt John L Young Lewis H Swain and O Leonard Storm. A laymen gathering of church members in Frederick discussed the Laymen Missionary Movement, chaired by Prof J H Apple. Dr George D Moore appeared before the Mayor and Board of Aldermen about laying a water pipe from All Saints to his area, noting use of his pipe by residents.
Henry Baer of Dallas with his son Jim overcame a bidding misread to reach five clubs after East opened one club and subsequent bids. West doubled twice and Baer Jacoby forged a confident contract, losing minor amounts but delivering about 500 points as many East West pairs pursued a spade game.
October 21 1939 highlights a Grace Reformed wedding at four with executive committee plans for Frederick Hospital donations. Harry O Schroeder receives Masonry's 33rd degree in Washington. Potomac Edison faces higher power demands from wartime orders noted by R Paul Smith Parker at the quarterly board meeting.
The Civic Club met Monday at Hotel Frederick with president Mrs. E. B. Shipley in charge. Dr Noel Gross of the Institute of National Health spoke on cheese production with a short film from cow to finished product and listed many cheeses including Philadelphia Cream Feta Cheddar and Swiss. A movie on animal problems was announced for Thursday at 8 PM at the Adventist church on North Market Street.
Waynesboro Pa new owners of the Frick Company 107 year old manufacturer of refrigeration air conditioning ice making farm and saw mill machinery met with Frick officers to announce final details for assuming control on October 31.
The Elm Street School Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting of the new school year on October 13. Rev. Robert F. Woodward opened with a prayer as the glee club performed under Yingling. Thomas A. Garner spoke on scouting and was introduced as Francis Scott Key District advancement chairman. The meeting announced 1959 1960 committees and officers, with next gathering set for November 16. Separately General Waterworks Corporation president Howard Bucher III announced Frick Company’s continued operations as a subsidiary, expanding its role in industry. Page includes obituaries for Adm. Frederick Joseph Horne and Dr. Louis J. Waldbauer.
Berlin columnist Roger W Babson argues US labor unions risk unemployment and tariff-driven economic conflict. He warns Germany China and Russia could unite to outpace the US and predicts Berlin East-West tensions impacting global power, urging cautious labor leadership.
Mt and Mrs Millard Painter announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Kenneth Perkins grandson of Mrs Grace Dew both of this city The wedding is planned for December in this city
A group of 29 financial experts from six major centers in the United States and Canada will start an aerial tour of the Potomac Edison service area in the four state region of Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia. They will travel by chartered plane from Pittsburgh and visit towns including Chambersburg Frederick Charles Town Berryville Strasburg Winchester Hagerstown Frostburg Hancock Berkeley Springs Cumberland Keyser Westernport Piedmont and Albright. The trip aims to provide firsthand impressions of the area and its growth potential for residential and industrial development. Participants include executives from mutual funds banks trust firms and investment houses with D E Startzman PE President and B G Atwood Area Development Manager among the accompanying officials.
Two local obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Nannie S Despeaux 71 of Frederick and Mrs Cecelia Gertrude Hershberger 85 of York Pennsylvania. Despeaux leaves four sons three daughters siblings and many grandchildren with services at Church of the Brethren Frederick and Mount Olivet Cemetery. Hershberger widow of Joseph C Hershberger leaves one son and three daughters in York with eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. services at Mt Olivet Cemetery Chapel with burial in Mt Olivet.
Consolidated net income of about 3,000,000 is reported. Holders of Frick common stock will receive General Waterworks voting 2 convertible preferred shares for each Frick share, and holders of Frick six per cent preferred stock will receive General's six per cent voting preferred in a tax free exchange.
Three-year-old William Alexander Macay from Schley avenue is a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital under Dr. Howard E. Schindel. Peoples Drug Store manager at North Market and Church streets is listed in satisfactory condition as a medical patient. Frances W. Brashear of New Market recovers well at Frederick Menn Hospital after surgery on Monday. Baby Marcia Kay Kemp, five and a half months old, is a medical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Kev Martin L. Kanode of the City Police Department is off duty since October 8 due to gout and hopes to return Thursday. Sgt. Ellis G. Carts, also of the City Police, discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital and to convalesce at home for the week. He was a medical patient.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Kreh of 5 South Jefferson street will celebrate their twenty second wedding anniversary on Thursday. Rev and Mrs S H Fravel of West 12th street have returned home after a three week visit to the Mid West and West Coast visiting St Louis Independence Kansas City Mo ene Kan Denver Salt Lake City Reno Sacramento San Francisco Los Angeles Santa Barbara Pasadena Hollywood Beverly Hills Calif and Grand Canyon Ariz on their return they visited Chicago.
Twenty four members attended at Mrs. Charles Flook’s home. Vice president Mrs. Tucker opened with the American Creed and a prayer by Mrs. Wirts for Mrs. Boyer. Mrs. Holden demonstrated on international attitudes. Buckerstown bazaar noted. November lunch set, lamp shades shown by Mrs. Cock. first aid classes to be renewed. new member Mrs. Wirts welcomed. Dinner planned at Aunt Nellie’s in Virginia at 6:30 p.m. October 22.
President Eisenhower and Secretary Herter held a 46 minute White House discussion focused on France slow approach to an East West summit with Khrushchev. France signaled in principle support but preferred delaying until spring, while Paris hinted a Paris session early next month could precede a Khrushchev meeting.
John C. McFayden of Esso Standard Oil announces an October 19 reduction of one cent per gallon in wholesale prices for three Esso grades including marine gasoline in Frederick. The cut is framed to reflect market conditions and sits six tenths of a cent below fall 1954 levels, with retail pricing remaining at the discretion of independent dealers.
Fort Detrick safety chief Dr. Arnold G. Wedum told Business and Professional Women at the Francis Scott Key Hotel that Frederick would fare well in biological warfare thanks to a strong hygiene program many physicians nurses and a robust health department. He cited Fort Detrick’s research and vaccines and discussed physical and medical defenses while noting high sanitary standards and cooperative medical work.
Maj Gen John Bruce Medaris steps down as army missile chief after four years of rocket success and political defeats. He says resignation is not due to dissatisfaction with the space program, noting he submitted it 60 days earlier and cites inter-service bickering and delays in Saturn. He warns the US must press ahead as the Soviet lead grows.
Funeral services for George Wiles of Middletown were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Gladhill funeral home. Rev. Albert Burkhardt officiated. Grandsons Glen Shafer Elmer Kortell Fred Rudy George Bussard Glen Paul Ray and Earl Wiles served as pallbearers. Interment followed in Lutheran Cemetery Middletown.
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