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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1957
Page
2
Fifty Years Ago ems From The Columns Of The News recounts the 1957 tax burden and state local revenue figures, noting record per capita taxes and future reforms. It also lists historical anniversaries, births, and notable figures tied to 1907 events and figures.
Descent of Theodore C. Shafer and Effie Castle Shafer held their first reunion at Shafer Park Boonsboro where eight children attended. Attendees include Mari Zentz Thurmonat Elsie W. Frederick Ruth Rice Wilmington Del Harry Shafer Emory T Shafer Joseph E Shafer Calvin Shafer and Oshea Shafer Sr. Middlefenen. Reverend William Hammond of Immanuel Baptist Church Cincinnati will begin new pastorate November first. Mayor George Edward Smith to sing at Jamestown Exposition on Maryland Day September 12. Fire alarm caused by gasoline tank in William Brucher residence on West Patrick Street. City schools opened with total enrollment 787. Girls High School has 470 students with 57 in high school. North Market Street School 285 with 45 in high school. Charles W Sanner sold his farm on the National Turnpike to Arthur McEwen for 20908. McEwen to build two residences.
Frederick City decides to collect its own car fleet purchasing two closed carbage trucks from Elgin Corporation Oshkosh Wis at 1505 each and one Reo chassis cab from Clyde Roney for 1009 and a GMC chassis and cap from Melvin Engle for 965. The county reports a second stay away strike affecting Harmony school and transport. Former county commissioner Frank M. Stevens dies at 70 in Creagerstown after illness.
Deaths report Taney Jones of near Washington and George F Harris Sr of Mt. Airy, both noted with family ties and wartime service. Harris, 60, a garage operator, leaves Marion Ellys Harris and two sons. services Thursday at 6 pm at Calvary Methodist with interment in National Cemetery, Baltimore.
Mr Francis Hanlon of Walkersville returns home after a four day stay at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Bessie Shinnick, recently discharged from Memorial Hospital, convalesces at 23 East Church Street. Mr M F Shuff Sr of Emmitsburg fractures a hip at home and undergoes surgery at Annie E Warner Hospital Gettysburg. VEWS ambulance transfers him. he will be 98 in November. Mrs Lester Bartier returns home to Lewistown after treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Frederick hosts the Potomac Edison Home Service Advisors for a three day session at Home Service Hall on West Patrick Street. Mrs. Catharine Muichner leads discussions with 12 representatives planning the 1937-38 program. Mary Young of General Motors speaks on laundry, detergents and synthetics. A tour of Fort Detrick and the Everedy plant rounds out the agenda.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Opal Peaskee at Union Cemetery Burkinee with Rev Martin Zirkle officiating as pallbearers Richard Boy Leonard Boyer Roy Gross Earl Pry Maurice Grossnickle and Lee Zecker attended. Largely attended rites for Mrs Sallie G Harp at Mt Zion U B Church Myersville followed by interment in church cemetery with nephews Cyrus Smith James Harp Earl Smith Donald Marker Richard Harp and Paul Smith as pallbearers. Miss Nellie May Stunkle died at Forrest Grove and funeral home services were held with Rev Robert W Richardson officiating. pallbearers included George Horman BE A Henderson Ernest L Page Charles W Moxley W Milo Chick and Richard B McBimmy. interment Mount Olivet. Mrs Mary Elizabeth Mahoney widow of J Paul Mahoney died in Fayetteville NC. service at 106 East Church Street with Rev Paul Althouse officiating. pallbearers Franklin L Notmagle Jr Paul W Mahboner William E Flair Willard M Horiie Clarence H Martz Jacob R Ramsburg. interment Mount Olivet. Mrs Sarah L Purdum of near Cedar Grove died Saturday. services at Olin L Molesworth funeral home with Rev Charles W Adams officiating. pallbearers Guy Philip Wheeler Royce Watkins Arnold Main Julian P King. interment Upper Seneca Baptist Cemetery.
Lawrence discusses readers questions about his stance on segregation and the 1954 Supreme Court decision. He argues the court erred by deeming state laws that deny Negroes entry to integrated schools unconstitutional, stating the ruling insulted those of ample educational achievement and raised concerns about inferiority and attitudes. The article also notes the Wide Awake Class meeting at Calvary Methodist, with plans for a bazaar and Christmas card sales.
York Pa September 11 top billing goes to Bob Hope Webb Pierce Julius LaRosa and Ted Mack at the York Inter State Fair September 10-13 with a wide range of entertainment. Samuel S. Lewis president and general manager hails the talent lineup as never before in the history of York Fair.
Adams town resident Mr. Austin P Renn marks his 59th birthday anniversary today. In other notices, Mr. and Mrs. William S Rock ley of Fhurmont announce the birth of a son Saturday at Waynesboro Hospital.
The article debates federal injunctions to force segregation change, questions constitutional limits on federal control of education, and considers implications for private and parochial schools. It notes a conference on juvenile delinquency with participants from the Children’s Aid Society and local officials.
Emmitsburg reports the wedding of Dolores Topper and Donald Rodgers set for September 22 at St Joseph's Catholic Church. The town notes church leadership changes, Grange meeting results, and upcoming local civic activities including a booster night, sewer work on North Seton Avenue, and a September 19 police clinic at the American Legion Home. Local births, hospital visits, and residents’ travels are listed along with a note on Friday the 13th in the week.
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