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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1959
Page
4
Mrs Lilian Nicholson reports oversized beans from vines reaching about six feet. A friend claimed the seeds came from an Italian strain and the two beans pictured exceed two feet in length. Each vine bore 12 or 5 beans, attracting curious observers despite the grower finding the taste not appealing.
A study cited by the American Cancer Society shows 23.8 percent of high school boys and 13.6 percent of girls smoke, rising from homes where parents smoke. Tufts sociologist Dr. Albert D. Uliman links parental alcoholism and family conflict to higher addiction risk in youths. He proposes a cautious “vaccine” concept, though effectiveness is unclear.
The article tracks the rising share of AEC employees living within 30 minutes of the Frederick plant from 12 percent in October 1955 to 66 percent by July of the following year, noting government officials’ mixed views on the Germantown move and its impact on Montgomery County. It also lists fines from a Trial Magistrate’s Court in Westminster for various traffic offenses and license issues involving local residents.
The Columns Of The News reports a Wisner Street child, son of Mr and Mrs John Borer, suffered a broken leg after being pushed by his older brother while playing in the yard. The incident occurred between the knee and hip as he fell.
Chief Judge Delaplaine attended ceremonies in Baltimore and Fort McHenry marking the Star Spangled Banner centennial. Frederick city building operations for the first eight months of 1939 totaled $686,973, believed the largest in modern Frederick history.
Officials believe knowledge of the Toronto Art Gallery purge alarm system helped thieves steal paintings worth a substantial sum Monday night. The incident prompted security reviews and heightened vigilance across local museums. Meanwhile in Annapolis, oyster season opened for hunters on the lower Potomac and nearby rivers with exclusions for the upper Nanticoke River.
A catalog note lists new works for the Arts Library including Harlow Shapley on mankind in the cosmos and intelligent life on planets, 1959 edition of an astronomy text by Robert Baker, and works on education, adolescence, literary prizes, and a Shenandoah National Park trails guide. Russian exhibit pictures travel to the Young People's Corner courtesy of Barry Ditwiler.
Fight results list boxing bouts across venues in Britain and the United States. Glasgow saw the British middleweight title decided by foul against defending champion Terry Downs. Freddie Gi Roy won in London at Wembley. Marion D’Agata outpointed in Ireland. Yvon Durelle stopped Al Anderson in New Brunswick. Other bouts included Rueben Muñoz defeating Bobby Bell in Odessa Texas, Sixto Rodriguez beating Eddie Cotton in Richmond California, Frankie Ramirez over Morton in Reno, Bobby Gordon outpointing Al Hauser in Pittsburgh, Donnie Freeman stopping Tommy Simms in Midlothian Texas, and more results across towns like Chatham New Brunswick and Seattle.
The court issued six month suspended terms on charges against Harlan DeGrange. Limited testimony was presented by Carel Martin L. Kanode on July 16, with statements supporting DeGrange and his dependents amid hard economic times.
Mr and Mrs William Kolb of Rocky Ridge announce the birth of a son at Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg Pa Also listed as admitted are John Bacon Taneytown Bernard Morrison Taneytown and William Carbaugh Union Bridge Discharges include Mrs John Dull and infant son New Windsor and Mrs Charles Stambaugh and infant son Thurmont Recently discharged from Warner Hospital are Caroline K Albaugh Frederick Mary L Harvey Myersville and Clarence E Hardman Emmitsburg from Washington County Hospital Hagerstown
Several wills were probated in the Orphans Court this week. The four sisters of Howard B Smith of Thurmont, who died August 2, are beneficiaries in his estate directing conversion to cash and equal shares to N Thomas Hagerstown Ada Suble Thermont Nada Nuit Tavertows and Wallie Eby of Rocky Ridge. Calvin S Lohr named executor. Victor Kifer and Ralph E Steindemyer witnesses to the will dated November 12, 1955. Arthur Hays Cromwell of Adamstown left his estate to cash with specific bequests to Merhi Cromwell a nephew Anne Belle and other nieces with portion to Cromwell. Cromwell died January 27. W Jerome Offi named executor to Eeo and Alice to will Bessie L Jones. A nephew Jones was named executor. Other witnesses listed include Catharine A Fe John E L Ki Rinigsht Mrs Verna V Mrs Adrian Winters. The nephew renounced executor rights. Amos A Holter local attorney served as executor.
Several deeds were recorded in the Clerk's Office of Court. Mr. and Mrs. Harrys R Baer sold property in Carocti with buildings and improvements for about 310 500. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E sold a property in Thurmont District to Mr. and Mrs. John for 12 000. Clyde O Q Koo sold a Frederick street property to Frank O with buildings and improvements for 22 90. Mr. and Mrs. William S Four sold a property with improvements for about 213 000. Mr Ewen and Mrs V Lacker Tuscarora sold a property with improvements for 2 32 500. Election Day listed Cecil Louis in the vicinity.
Election of officers for 969 Grange elected George Baker overseer Robert Stansfield lecturer and various stewards. New members admitted by demit from another Grange. Members urged to bring canned products for Frederick Fair display. A covered dish supper was held on September 25 with remarks by County and Grange officials.
Letters of administration granted for Orphan ration estates to Ames Ali er and Annie C C heirs. Amos Milleraun and John D Holier named as personal property valued around 500 with real estate listed. Glenn B Springer dies in a silo accident September 2 leaving widow and five children heirs in Emmitsburg area. Stocks move up in New York as market shows mild recovery with moderate trading.
Obituary notices list Connie L. Anderson Sr 70 of Mt. Holly NJ formerly of Frederick County died of a heart attack. Survived by wife Gladys, children Cathryn Norcross Denis Valentine Connie L Anderson Jr Adrian Pawling Elizabeth Williams Louise Cold and others plus 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral arrangements set in Woodsboro. Other notices for Mrs Evn Katherine Williams of Germantown died at 63 with survivors including Ze zeia Mae Selby Edward Brown Orval Williams and others. services at Church of God Cumberland. Also noted are obituaries for J F Zimmerman and Emma Grace Wet with familial ties and memorial details.
Funeral services were held for Ernest R Powell who died Saturday in Lancaster Ohio with burial in Blue Ridge cemetery. Also noted were services for Joseph H Snuff of Merion Pennsylvania and obituaries for Milford F Shuffe and others, with pallbearers named Lumen Norris Ed Annan William White Harvey Wine and more.
Funeral services for the Walter family were conducted at 2 o'clock at the church with Rev. George H. Kline officiating. Attendees included Mrs. Roy H. and their son Mark, killed Friday in a Tennessee airplane incident. Burial followed at Olivet cemetery. arrangements by Robert E. Dailey and Son.
Soviet astronomers reported spotting a light effect at the precise moon site where the Hinar rocket was to land. Nikolai Barabashev of Kharkov Observatory said the nature of the glow and its link to the landing will be clarified after thorough visual and photographic observations in Trud.
Chicago report cites Flora Schreiber in To day Health arguing speech can start by the fifth week. Parents should nurture language from birth with tone, rhythm, and responsive talk. Early babble is rehearsal for real speech. encourage sounds, name objects, and expose child to words and music for growth.
Announcements list a son named Gary W born to Daugh and Thurmont residents Annie al of Gettysburg Pa J Austin Main Sr of near Frederic on a motor trip to Canada with stops in New York and Atlantic City Fred Shaw and Mrs Fred Brubaker with others have returned from the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City then to New York City A Winchester Street Thorea of God Ladies Willing Workers Band met at Mrs Samarian Stith home September 7 with prayers hymns testimonies and elections of new officers Rev D Lee James Chick and Betty Snyder Lang led devotionals Mrs Genevieve Corbett replaced as president Mrs Ella Chick as secretary and treasurer after refreshments for sixteen members Next meeting set for October 5 at Mrs Hat tie Showe 820 East Patrick Street Several HAS FRIENDLY TALK MOSCOW AP West German Embassy said Ambassador Hans Kroll had a friendly hour long talk Tuesday with Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin conference the second Kroll held with Zorin since Khrushchev letter to Adenauer Aug 18 charging West Germany wanted to win back what the Reich lost in World War I and exact revenge.
Miss Vera Gartrell of Taneytown wed James Andrew Brown son of Mr. T. H. Brown of Emmitsburg at 10 a m with Rev. Maria officiating. The bride wore a light blue bodice gown with matching accessories and carried pink and white carnations, with a white headband and veil. The groom wore a navy suit and white carnation corsage. Ushers Fern Roddy Warder Taneytown Hauter Warne Bromisburg attended. Reception followed at Taney Inn. The bride is a 1959 Taneytown High School graduate. the groom, a 1958 St Joseph’s High School graduate, later stationed at Fort Bliss Kansas. They reside in the area.
The iNew Market WCTU held its September meeting with hostess TL. Last Wednesday Mrs. Ivan Lawson and Mrs. Brown led readings from Wars to Overcome and City Lends. The group discussed habits, and the October meeting was announced to be at Mrs. Maynard Klisg's home.
Large turnout marked the Dickerson farm sale with equipment and seed lots sold at Dickerson Farm. The event included a luncheon and a fox-session, with officers elected for the coming year at the Thurmont gathering near Gham Falls, attended by about 225 people.
Reported updates include patient confinements at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Bethesda, surgeries, and recoveries. Notable mentions cover families of Eaves Klipp and Mountaindale, local ambulance transfers, and a baby birth tally. The piece notes park activities, child entertainment, and plans for a September 1960 gathering at Huskey Park.
Frederick area Farm Bureau Planners met Tuesday night at Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus McBride’s home to discuss insect control in food crops and garden produce. Carl F. Leath led the session with Robert E. Stansfield noting alfalfa damage and insect management. Refreshments were served after the discussion.
A small trash fire behind Penney's Store was put out quickly last night by the United and Independents fire companies. The blaze was reported at 11 45.
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