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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1958
Page
2
The page includes weather details and local notices for Fredonia Maine with subscription rates and circulation notes. It mentions Associated Press content exclusive rights and post office entry as a second class matter.
Fifty years ago items note two frame dwellings on East Fifth Street badly damaged by an early morning incendiary fire fueled by waste from street cars. Washington's Headquarters on West All Saints was likely to be torn down. Dr George Moore of Peoria plans to build several houses on the lot. Labor Day Brunswick celebration drew fifteen thousand participants under the Delaware Tribe Improved Order of Red Men. Charles J Ramsburg of Lewistown to open skating rink and pavilion tomorrow night. Frederick’s baseball team ended the season with two losses to Sakesville at home, 4 to 8 and 2 to 5.
The article notes Senator Knowland's stance on right to work laws, aided by a New York Liberal Party inquiry to Frank Hogan. Hogan, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, expressed opposition to compelled union membership while supporting rights to join unions. The piece discusses constitutional civil rights and how such laws affect labor unions and individual liberty, with references to court rulings and federal versus state approaches.
Fort Detrick will honor News-Post and radio station with awards recognizing patriotic service. Ceremonies include readings by officials and presentations by Colonel Joseph C. Prentice and Major E. 3. Baratina. Local officials and business leaders invited to attend and participate on parade grounds at 3:45 p.m. Friday.
Across states in Arkansas Virginia and New York federal judges and local officials respond to court orders on school integration. Little Rock faces Supreme Court timing while Van Buren grimly resists desegregation urging new lawsuits. Warren County delays Sept 15 stay. LSU and Harlem schools see mixed results amid disputes over Negro attendance and neighborhood integration.
The Alpha Portland Cement plant begins operations as the ninth unit for Alpha, boosting Frederick County from agriculture to industry. Construction payrolls supported 39 local firms, with 140 new county jobs and ongoing operating needs like electricity benefiting the local economy.
A Bartonsville colored woman, Della Brown, was found guilty of assault and battery on Daniel C Woods and received a 60 day suspended sentence. The incident occurred on September 6 on South Market street. Witnesses described a dispute over drinking. Brown claimed she had soda and denied intoxication. The judge warned that any further offense could trigger the suspended sentence.
A series of contractor bids are recorded for residences and structures. Patrick street adds to rear of house at 1700 dollars by L H Crickenberger. carport at 700 by Edgar L Draper. carport at 200 by Bidwell Sherman. garage and storage at 800 by Mame I Remsberg. East Church street addition at 3500 by Robert M Leatherman. 608 Grant Place garage at 300 by Harold Kehne. carport at 800 by Paul Hann. 730 North Market Street garage at 3350 dollars.
Birth notices from Frederick Memorial Hospital cover September 3 to September 7. Recipients include Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson of 206 South Carrell Street announcing a second daughter Jear Kathryn born Friday. Mr and Mrs John T Rickerds of 4737 Jackson Street report first child a son James Thomas born Saturday. Mrs Rickerds is former Glenn Ann Lynch. In Harpers Ferry Virgin ia and Mrs Earl Sheble of Hook Road Westminster welcome a second son Daniel Earl born Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert A Mullinix of Poplar Springs announce a fourth child a son Thomas Lee born Sunday. Mrs Mullinix is former Sara Wilson. Mr and Mrs Henry Durell Route 6 welcome a son David Laurence born Sunday. Mrs Durell is former Patricia Davis of New York. Mr and Mrs Fred Weller of 115 West South Street announce a first child a son Curtis Lee born Sunday. Mrs Weller is former Mary Warner of Frederick.
Know America Today's Anniversaries list births and deaths of Victor F. Lawson Charles Edward Locke James H. Kirkland Ralph Waldo Trine Mary H. Austin James Hilton and others. Includes Today in History entries noting Continental Congress resolutions and California statehood as well as a news note on a Baltimore settlement over an oil pollution case involving the S. S. Andria.
Superintendent James A Sensenbaugh attended a Baltimore meeting of state school superintendents. August visitors include Mrs Nora Runkles and Mabel and Amanda Ahalt from Locust Grove Farm, Mrs Kenneth Lee Willard and Dorothy from Crosswike and Trenton NJ, and many others from New Jersey and Missouri. Births and birthdays noted include Dean Carson Patton born September 4 in Hagerstown and Mrs Arthur Poffinberger marking an 80th birthday. Several families, including the Pattons and Glosss, move or vacation in Ocean City and Wildwood this week.
Several local residents and visitors are listed as patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Among them are Mrs. E. T. Provost from 1513 West uth street undergoing surgery, Mrs. Joseph D. Harris of Rockhall Manor receiving medical treatment, and Mr. C. A. Bowers of Brunswick recovering from a fractured leg sustained during a Litlestown riding club excursion. Also named are seven year old Terry Sherman after tonsil removal, Mrs. Frank De Berry of Thurmont readmitted for treatment, Mrs. Posey Reed of Union Bridge admitted for observation, Mr. Raxhu Specht of Thurmont admitted as a medical patient, Mrs. George Fox and family involved in a minor automobile accident, Mrs. Glenn Annie Stone of 243 East Church street as a medical patient, and Mr. Theodore Beard of Thurmont retired railroad employee under treatment since Sunday.
Louise Kathleen Weant daughter of Paul F Weant and the late Mrs Catherine E Weant married Lee Roger Krout son of Mr and Mrs Lee A Krout at 7 30 p m Friday in St James United Church of Christ Harney road Rev Eugene W Stambaugh performed the double ring ceremony Floral decor included white chrysanthemums and pompons Bride wore a white ballerina length taffeta gown with lace bodice pearl jewelry and a halo veil Attendants included Hazel Krout maid of honor Best man Larry Snyder reception followed at the church social hall The couple will reside in Littlestown after a week long trip to Atlantic City Mrs Weant a Taneytown native and Frederick Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduate worked in the hospital operating room Mr Krout a Littlestown High School graduate is employed by E B Geiman painting contractor Littlestown
The Fredericks News-Post offers cash prizes for tips and local news events. Hours for tips are weekdays 4 pm to midnight, Saturday 8 am to noon, Sunday 4 pm to midnight. Top prize is five dollars with descending payments for the next four stories. first caller on a story gets prize, editors pick September winners.
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