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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1958
Page
9
An anticipated rise of about 400 students is expected in city and county schools for the new year opening Thursday morning. Total enrollment may reach around 13,600 with about 1,300 at the new West Frederick Junior High School.
Frederick County schools open with a strong staff. Assistant Superintendent Quentin Earhart reports vacancies at less than half a percent, with 550 teachers employed and 120 added for the new year. About 10 percent hold master’s degrees and 89 percent hold other teaching degrees. The board approved a contract for site improvements at Frederick junior and senior high schools to Richard F. Kline contractor at 136,816.05, subject to changes and county commissioner approval. A right of way from Carroll Park Way to a parking area was discussed with city officials. A State meeting of county Boards of Education is set for October 23. Resignation of Mrs Nancy W. Orndorff of Adamstown was accepted and leave granted for Mrs Helen H. Everhart of Parkway School due to illness. New appointments listed include Ralph W. Batley, Annabelle Leatherman, Rosemary Hammond, Ernest Leyh, Alonzal D. Peters, Mrs Joyce Sevdle, Reynold Williams, Margaret Vermillion. School secretaries appointed were Mrs Catherine R. Bussard and Mrs Ruth E. Smith. New York stock market rises to new high ground for the year with active trading.
Timothy Forkios, 4, of St Charles Township near Chicago, died from a copper wire fragment piercing his forehead while his father mowed near a swing. The blade of a rotary mower discharged an eight inch piece of wire hidden in the lawn, causing fatal head injury and blood poisoning.
Former President Harry S Truman warned in Chicago that the Soviet Union appears to be preparing for war and that the United States lags in arms and missiles. He urged maximum defense strength and tech superiority to keep the free world intact, saying two world wars did not bankrupt the nation and it can mobilize again if needed.
Dick Smith, 18, left handed pitcher from Walkersville, signed with the Philadelphia Phillies for a reported 23om, returning from Johnson City Tennessee where he helped Appalachian League pennant winner. he plans to join the University of Maryland in February, then attend rookie school in Clearwater. He credits coaches like Bucky Walters and Fred Brown for his growth and aims to play pro ball after college.
The 1958 amendments will raise monthly checks about 7 percent for roughly 4,400 Frederick County recipients, starting with February 1959 January checks. Automatic increases apply to existing beneficiaries. new eligibility expands to dependents, disabled workers, and certain family members. Local office is 59 Cannon Avenue, Hagerstown, open weekdays 9 AM to 3 PM.
Vice Admiral Roland N. Smoot said American help would come to counter the Communist bombardment and blockade of the Chinese Nationalist offshore islands. He declined to specify the form of aid or whether U.S. forces would defend the islands, and Eisenhower officials declined comment.
The three story Rosenour building at Market and Church streets was sold for 8000 to Mr. and Mrs. William Rovian. The deed names sellers Rose Stern and others and lists the building’s uses on each floor. The buyer is proprietor of the New York Sample Shoppe in Market Street.
The district’s champion girls will demonstrate from Wednesday to Friday in Hagerstown, with awards including prize money and silver bowls. Winners and ribbons will be announced Thursday and Friday, highlighting General Foods, Ballenger Club, Bake Foods, Home Furnishings, and Dairy categories led by Miss Thomas. Demonstrations feature names such as Mary Ellen Jones, Donnz Jean Compher, Margaret Nicholson, Lyon Howard, Barbara Jean Hahn, Barbara Brunk, Doris Dorrell, Sally Jones, and Jackie Hevner. Record books will be submitted for state district competition.
Ships move from the Mediterranean and United States to join the U S fleet patrolling the Formosa Strait. About 1000 Marines from Okinawa head for maneuvers on Formosa this weekend. Additional U S jet fighters fly to Far Eastern bases. Nationalist defense ministers say their navy can counter Red torpedo boats against supply ships to Quemoy. Communist shelling of the Quemoy airfield has almost halted air deliveries from Formosa.
Frederick County Council of Homemakers Clubs placed first at Timonium State Fair with a booth titled Activity Areas Enrich Family Living. Lewistown group organized the display and prepared a family living room theme featuring writing, reading, and games spaces using traditional and antique furniture.
A 25-year-old Rockville man, Upton Eugene Grant, died when a 75-foot tree fell on a bulldozer he operated during land clearing for a $5 million apartment hotel on Rockville Road. He was pinned in the bulldozer seat as the tree snapped the blade.
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