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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1957
Page
2
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A historical note explains a record drop in farm dwellers as mechanization reduces labor needs. Many rural residents move to cities for better pay in factories, while older farmers retire or die. Suburban reclassification and declining farm influence alter politics, yet farm output rises, signaling a national shift in the agricultural economy.
A covered dish supper and rally of Frederick County Unions featured the regular monthly meeting of the Frederick City Woman's Christian Temperance Union on Tuesday night. President Mrs. Arthur Remsberg presided. Rev. Melvin Tabler gave the invocation. Readings and a variety of youth activities highlighted the program including Miss Gwen Poole and Youth Temperance Council members with performances, songs, skits, and a Sunday broadcast announcement by Sam Morris on NBC.
A Lovettsville Lovettsville Home Demonstration Club meeting notes a member being struck by an automobile near Summit Point W Va. The incident left a man injured with a fractured cheek and shock while walking along a road. The report mentions local activities and names several residents and club members.
Fifty years ago the Frederick Lime and Stone Company faced auction with the M J Grove Lime Company bidding 12500 dollars, but the property was withdrawn. Bishop Paret confirmed 15 at All Saints church. A tomato can explosion scorched Minnie Harley on East Third Street. A diamond stud valued at 175 dollars was stolen from Mr Dell. the thief was arrested after Dell’s confrontation and later died after a trolley collision near Summit Point. The crash involved James Robert Jenkins driving toward One mit Point. the victim, Gray, died at Charles Town General Hospital. Surviving family and funeral rites followed at Bolivar.
Twenty years ago items from The News columns dated October 28, 1977 report unanimous votes backing curbside parking meters over larger meters and two-hour limits, progress on garbage collection, depredations by dogs costing Frederick County $1334.91, a fire destroying a barn and farm structures near Union Bridge, and remarks from county and school officials including Dr Wesley Dorn.
London monitors report the Moscow radio translation of the Tass announcement stating the Supreme Soviet Presidium relieved Marshal G K Zhukov of the post of USSR defense minister. The note explains the Russian osvobodit can mean relieved or releasing and cites similar phrasing in Molotov and others’ announcements.
The ceremony in Grace United Church of Christ united Miss Carol Lee Deater and Charles E Sowers in a Sunday afternoon double ring wedding. Rev Dr Raymond E Wilhelm officiated. The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with Sabrina neckline and a colonial bouquet, maid of honor Janet Stull wore blue organza, bridesmaids wore coral organza, headpieces matched, organist Milson C Raver provided music. Guests from Baltimore Washington York Gettysburg and Shippensburg attended.
Staff Sergeant Darrel G. Wolf of Frederick now at Geiger Field Spokane assigned to the 497th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Master George B. Stupp Jr. observes his 13th birthday in Braddock Heights. Rev. Edwin M. Alcorn and family announce Gregory Mark Alcorn born September 30 at Catawba Hospital Newton NC. Mrs. Harold Summers returns home after Fayetteville visit with infant Mickey. Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Charles is and Brent from Baltimore, plus Mrs. Bess Fuller, Millard Hickman, Carleton Miller, Pauline and Helen Arnold.
Among the sick are Mrs Claude C. Moberiy admitted for rest at Vindebona in Braddock Heights while Mrs Mabel Cecil returns from Frederick Memorial Hospital after four days as a surgical patient. Chief Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer’s throat condition remains satisfactory at Frederick Memorial. Thomas Mitchell Guyton Jr. shows progress after encephalitis at Frederick Memorial. Jasper P. Younkins, Middletown, under care at Frederick Memorial Hospital. W Roland Lutz, former Middletown resident, confined in Frederick with illness. Harry Wastler near Broad Run underwent surgery at Martinburg VA hospital. Woodrow Barkley, Frederick, former Middletown area resident, at Fort Detrick hospital. Mrs Walter H. White recovering at home after breaking her left ankle in a fall October 16.
Washington 2 Victor Purse deputy chief of protocol said he accepted a gift car from King Saud of Saudi Arabia last June. He confirmed the Oldsmobile was given to his family and said he cleared it with the State Department's legal division.
A New York educator addressed a Mary Washington College convention predicting that televised tapes played on TV receivers will become as common as phonograph records. Dr. Thomas C. Pollack of NYU called the potential for closed circuit TV teaching in the classroom a powerful, transformative instrument challenging educators to adapt quickly. The remarks were part of a one day meeting with more than 100 teachers from 23 colleges across Virginia and North Carolina.
Members of the New Market Lions club hosted Ladies night at the Peter Pan inn Urbaga with 2 dinner. Attendees included district representatives, school faculty, and many guests from area clubs. International Counselor Murray Ryan headed the event with a speaker Sgt Aubrey S. Yowasiki of the Washington Traffic Safety commission.
The Merryland Tract Home makers Club opened its October 1 meeting at Farmers Hall Petersville with Mrs Roy Magaha and Mrs Oscar Shafer demonstrating a Quick and Easy Meal in 45 minutes and distributing recipes. Election of officers followed. The Walkersville Women's Club met at Mrs Ezra Grantham's with 22 members and two guests. Beatrice Fehr showed ways to use clothing accessories and members planned a Christmas gift exchange.
In Tokyo a retired Marine general now in Congress vows to defend the 16 Marines facing court martial for alleged mistreatment of prisoners aboard a Navy brig. The Marines’ defense lawyer said the issue centers on rights and due process in the charges.
Bainbridge graduates its last class of recruits as the Marine training center trims strength to 4 600. The 2 000 recruits heard from Rear Adm Francis M Hughes about the future of the program while lawyers seek to protect Marine rights in the wake of guards at Sasebo Naval Base facing court action. A separate incident reports a parked car collision on West Washington Street near Great Falls Avenue, Frederick.
Miss Phyllis Mowry sister of Lutherans in Irwin Pa served as maid of honor at the wedding October 12 at 3 pm Rev Everett R Smail officiated in a setting of palms and fall flowers The bride wore an Este gown of nylon tulle and carried white carnations The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Roy Ridgeway Sr of Loversts ville Pa A reception for 200 followed at the bride’s home The Ridgeways reside in Wendel Pa
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