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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1959
Page
4
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Fifty years ago Jim Jeffries is matched with Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title on July 2. Three deeds filed in the clerk's office show Tidewater Portland Cement Co will manufacture cement at Union Bridge. A burglary at James Stine's residence in Birmingham nets two hats and a cane once belonging to Ezra Cramer. R R C Mehrle Dixon relocates cash market from West Second Street to North Market Street into the room once occupied by Ai and Vi.
Permits issued for several new homes and a brick veneer dwelling on College and Fleming. Projects include Ernest Berger’s home at College and Fleming, George A Webster, Roger Fulmer, W N Garrett, Guy W Wetzel and Peter W Chichester remodeling at 103 West Second Street. Seventy five people left Frederick for the Baltimore weekend excursion to the New York World's Fair.
Article notes ongoing congressional subcommittee scrutiny of fake remedies and vitamins promising cures. Dr. Louis Orr condemns "the most vicious racket of all" in middle aged male virility potions while newspapers reject fraudulent ads. The piece urges continued forceful action by Congress to halt dubious claims.
HALIMMORE AP Dr Jacob Morganstern former head of Crownshire State Hospital has been named superintendent of a maximum security facility at Jessup The 273 bed hospital costing an estimated 2859000 will open early next year It sits on House Correction grounds and will hold pre trial examination offenders and those deemed criminally insane Security risk patients will be transferred from other hospitals Dr Morganstern currently directs forensic psychiatry for the department and previously led Crownsville as physician then superintendent before leaving in 1952
Textile firms report a strong year with earnings up over 1958, led by 30 reporting companies totaling about 90 million for the year to date. Profit growth remains solid through the third quarter as steel strike impacts are limited. Domestic sales stay robust though imports from Japan and other factors pose ongoing challenges for mills.
Frederick County UNICEF drive reports $1464 toward a $1500 goal as area reports come in from Frederick City $705 Walkersville-Woodsboro $221.65 Araby $35 Gracenam $15.27 Myersville $250 Tourmont $6110 Emmitsburg $58.75 Rocky Ridge $11.27 Braddock Heights $92.69. Local churches and groups join the effort with Brownie Troop 283 Cub Scout Den 5 and Job's Daughters assisting. Contributions may be sent to Western Maryland Trust Company Frederick.
Lawrence Fogle 69 of York Pa dies at his home Wednesday after a long illness. He was father to Mrs Dorothy, Mrs Carrie Fogle, and three sons. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 in York with burial at Mt Rose Cemetery. Survivors include his wife and 20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Miss Eva J Hood 95 died Thursday at 3310 Elgin Ave Baltimore Born in Frederick County she was daughter of the late James D and Jemima Anderson Hood Services set for 2 pm Saturday at William J Tickner and Sons funeral home North and Pennsylvania Ave Baltimore Rev Charles Harvey to officiate Interment in Olivet Cemetery Fort Detrick News reports Major Thomas P Cunningham officer in charge of the new Army Signal Corps Relatation Wilbur E Stream 50 died at his home 305 E Potomac Street Brunswick was activated Sunday He is survived by wife Lil lian Frye Stream one son Lester Stream three sisters and one brother Services from late home 2 pm Sunday Rev Ralph H Miller to officiate Interment Union Cemetery Lovettsville R E Brown funeral director
The segment notes a unit of one officer and 45 enlisted personnel with three officers and 12 enlisted on duty. Major Cunningham says ranks will fill gradually and equipment installation is progressing toward the deadline. Funeral notices follow for Mrs Daisy Isabelle Green and Mrs Bertha P Ray with service details and interment arrangements.
A study group urged Montgomery County to form a Park and Recreation Commission and shift park supervision from the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission. County Manager M L Reese would lose authority over the recreation department. Dr Grant L Hagen heads the subcommittee. full committee report due Jan 1.
Three enlisted military personnel received Good Conduct Medals for two years of service: Leroy H. Huber Stanford Mumford and William D. England. Jack M. Li promoted to Specialist Fifth Class. Marc Mann promoted to Specialist Fourth Class along with Robert J. Fortman and David R. Wirz. Welcome to new arrivals and farewells noted, plus local notices on United Appeal, a paper drive, homemakers meeting, and a birthday in Tucson.
Fort Gordon Georgia notes include Gene Thompson and Leonard Thompson in athletic mentions and a Dr LeRoy Fothergill talk on Biological Warfare at Friends Medical in Philadelphia. Naval Center Bethesda and Army centers are cited with officials and awards. local court, hunting trips, promotions, and a Dublin whisky drive round out a collage of military and civilian happenings.
New York columnist Hal Boyle reports that Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Heaton Hayes, a famed husband and wife team, will pursue individual dramatic careers while remaining active as a team on select projects. Mary plans to study archeology and languages, while Pete writes books and continues writing for NBC.
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