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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1959
Page
4
A note highlights how U S auto plants halt for steel shortages while Britain plans 40,000 car shipments to the U S market. The piece argues steel limits risk shifting jobs abroad and warns that other nations may follow with steel dependent goods, urging domestic action to protect American industry and workers.
The News reports on planning for future work, noting a basis for a 2 regional conference scheduled Sunday. It mentions Dr. Elinor Pancoast, head of sociology at Goucher College, as tabulator and consultant with the Commission, and references the state commission on aging and older citizens.
J Harold Hooper of the Community Chest of Frederick County argues the 1959 United Appeal fell short by nearly 5000 and warns continued failure could undermine combined giving. He urges citizens to recognize the nine Chest agencies and urges more than minimal gifts to strengthen Frederick County’s charitable support.
Repairs are being made to the dwelling property of Judge. Ezra Hessas and son Hoffman are spending a few days in Washington. At a meeting of the mayor and board of... local items from October 27, 1919, include notes on repairs, residents visiting Washington, and city affairs discussed by officials.
The Federation of Women's Clubs and the American Association of University Women plan a three week survey in Western Maryland. They will interview institutions agencies churches and other groups to list services for senior citizens and how many benefit. A prepared questionnaire will guide interviews to determine current services and needs for each county. Results will aid the Governor's Commission.
Oswald Jacobi analyzes a bridge hand where West's careless small-card play enables an unusual squeeze. South wins in his hand and with careful play in diamonds and clubs South can force East to discard, leading to a potential grand slam in spades.
A 1939 college weekend at the University of Maryland features Anna Lee Hison Louise Rhoads and Betty Barrick with Edward Nowle hosting students George Chapline Reese Shoemaker and Robert Rothenhoefer. St Mary’s College students oppose U S entry into the European war in a campus poll.
Funeral services were held in the C M Waltz funeral home in Winfield for Elmer S Stown who died recently. Rev son and torment conducted the services with pallbearers including Charles T J son Charles E rector and others. Burial followed at St Pauls cemetery Point of Rocks with M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
Local notices describe coed Halloween activities and a planned Saturday event organized by community groups. The Seventh Day Adventist calendar hints at a themed gathering and a light social program for the evening.
George E Davis oversees a 18 man department operating two night refuse collections. North of Second Street is collected Monday, south in alternating days with Tuesday Thursday Saturday. Weather and complaints about noise affect routes. Davis, a 25 year city veteran, resides at 243 West Fifth Street with his wife and four children.
The era of theory is over says Johnson, president of an association, as St. Louis schools plan to improve spelling and reading. Public comment emphasizes better teachers and curricula to raise student performance amid ongoing concerns about literacy.
A brief personals item from Uadron Texas mentions a man named Robert A with sparse details. No further context or identifying information is provided.
Obituaries note the death of Mrs. Beulah Fagan of Basford road near Pr. of Recas at about 63. Survivors include husband George W. Fagan and children Fagan Alexandria van Fagan and Frances Puiman among others. Funeral arrangements referenced with burial in Virginia. In Leesburg, former jailer Charles Reed, age 45, is noted with family survivors James E. Cummings and Minnie Brown Long. calls at a funeral home precede interment. Cub Pack 283 meeting held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with awards and upcoming events announced for Den 2 and Den 10, led by Cubmaster Eugene Wafelis. meeting adjourned after plans for November activities.
Muddy conditions reported on the Potomac at Harpers Ferry and Frederick area, with river states described as poor. Measurements indicate high turbidity and sluggish flow affecting downstream navigation and local water use.
Laymen's Sunday was held on October 18 at the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ with Carl Staley as guest speaker. Participants included Carl Staley and a group of church members named in the service photos led by Pastor L. Althouse.
WETHERSFIELD Conn AP Brack Woculewicz, a former juvenile delinquent then robber bootlegger and attempted rapist, was executed in the electric chair after a 1951 New Britain packing house robbery. He was paralyzed from a police bullet wound and died after a two minute session in the modified chair. He was 41.
Mrs J Albert Nice and Mrs Louise Waltz recover from injuries at local hospitals while Mr Damas’ son heals from a fall. Oren Strine receives hip treatment in Baltimore after attending a Lutheran convention. Gerald D Quill earns Dean's List at Colgate University, a rare honor for the senior Frederick native.
A Braddock Heights girl aged seven or eight surprised solicitors for the Community Chest United Appeal by offering a dollar from her father, who works at Fort Detrick. The donation boosts the appeal, with a $31,000 shortfall to reach the $109,962 goal by week’s end. Tyone Powers widow Minardos Power wed Arthur Loew Jr in Las Vegas, Loew, 33, survivor of Powers who died November 15, 1958, leaving a newborn son.
The Frederick News Post offers cash prizes for local news tips with set rewards for the top five stories. Tips accepted weekdays 8 pm to midnight, Saturdays 8 am to noon, Sundays 4 pm to midnight. First caller on a story gets consideration. prize winners announced in October. Phone Monument 2-1177.
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