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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1959
Page
4
Brief items from The News of Frederick describe local notices and national AP dispatches. The page includes miscellaneous small items with prices and credits, noting the date September 22.
George Romney of American Motors denounces both sides in the steel strike as concentrating power to a point that could shut down a key industry and cripple the economy. He says government intervention may be necessary as the strike enters its tenth week and shortages deepen.
Two accidents were reported by City Police with minor injuries and property damage. A 1956 Ford station wagon driven by Charles F Murphy was struck at East Church and Wisner streets by a car driven by Gerald Richard Lawson. Murphy sustained minor injuries and $150 damage to his vehicle while Lawson’s car received about $50 damage. A second collision at North Market and Second streets involved Kenneth Wayne Hemsburg and Margaret Eleanor Hauver. Sandra Lee Hauver, 12, was treated at a hospital emergency room.
Fifty Years Ago items from The News dated September 22 1909 note the Frederick fair expanding its grounds to accommodate more Ireland ponies. The piece also mentions the death of Braddock a longtime proprietor at the hotel aged about fifty. Words describe social events honoring Miss Ida Fol Shuftler and others traveling from east of the city.
September 22, 1939 notes Edward D. Storm presiding as Melvin H. Derr introduced the speaker. Eleanor Brooke Cox returned home after two weeks with J A W Igiehart in Green Spring Valley. Janet and Susan Rosenstock marked their eighth birthday with a party hosted by grandmother Mrs Jacob Rosenstock, featuring a pony named Beauty as a gift.
Funeral services were held for M Elmira iGray at Quinn AMS Church with Rev Williamson officiating. Other obituaries note services for Mrs Anni E Six at D D Harizier and Son funeral home in Union Bridge with interment at Pipe Creek. Dr Dean Stickel died at 365 Rockwell Terrace and services were conducted at East Church Street by Rev Truax. Bert O Swartz of Mr Airy was laid to rest at Fort Lincoln with pallbearers from Prudence Lodge No 190 AF and AM. Graveside rites followed at Mount Cemetery.
Magistrate Edward Storm convicts Brownlow Heatherly of non support and assault and battery on his wife Inez Heatherly. He orders psychiatric evaluation before sentencing. A separate case involves Vernon J. Smith Jr ordered to pay 18 weekly back payments and current support to Pauline Smith.
Event kicks off chest fund initiative with a public dinner in the area. Organizers outline goals and invite area residents to participate as the campaign moves toward a scheduled Oct date. Local officials and sponsors are listed.
The Maryland Hairdressers and Cosmethings Association join with the Frederick Hairdressing group for events in late October and November at the Emerson Hotel. Guest artist Micha Ta and hostesses host fashion demonstrations and a “Style of the Mond” show, followed by a Christmas party with local hairstyles featured.
Glade Valley Lions Club honored Walkersville Woodsboro and New Midway teachers at a Thursday evening session at the Woodsboro Fire Hall. Charles Swomiey presided with Ralph D. Zimmerman as program chairman. Guests included Mrs. William Powell and Harry V. Frushour and Mrs. Frushour.
A meeting of Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission at the Francis Scott Key Hotel will address Antietam reenactments planned for September 6 to 17 1962 and the state and regional roles in the nationwide Civil War centennial. The commission includes Governor Tawes and officers from Hagerstown Frederick and Baltimore with numerous state officials and civic leaders.
The report lists multiple individuals from Urbana Walkersville Thurmont and surrounding areas admitted for observation or surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Names include Mrs Lewis E Horman Walter Winebrenner Mrs Thomas Morgan and many others with addresses in Urbana Thurmont Baltic and Frederick. Conditions noted include observation surgical patient chronic bronchitis and general admissions.
Birth notices list multiple families in Maryland towns. Herman Shelton of Walkersville greets his fifth child, Matthew, a son, on a Saturday. Paul Hartson of Water Street reports Donald Lee, his fourth child and fourth son, born Saturday. Elwood Clagzeitt of Bealisville welcomes Kenneth Lee, second son, born Sunday. Betty K Baker of Dickerson is Mrs Jaggett. Lawrence B Crouse of Braddock Heights welcomes a daughter, Carolyn Sue Smith Crouse, first child, born Sunday. Melvin Burdette of Frederick reports Janet Betsy, his fourth child and first daughter, born Saturday. Samuel Keeney is listed among other births.
The Frederick Concert Association reports its 23rd annual season remains strong as they plan multiple local performances. Secretary Doris Falkenstein notes cards for membership and event notices will be mailed prior to the circuit of concerts.
An estimated crowd swarmed a city market as Khrushchev toured the store surrounded by helmeted police and Secret Service. Shoppers, reporters, and children pressed near can aisles while vendors and officials tried to maintain order amid the chaotic spectacle.
A list of names including Herbert E Renn, C Rippeon, Jenn Rout James, Lawrence Thomas A. Shepley Neha Earl, Jesse L Stup Jr, Glenn Summers, and others. The item notes awards to personnel at Detrick, with additional names such as George Svarnas, Gordon Taylor, J Paul Thomas, Elizabeth Watson, and Harold Young among recipients.
The column lists residents resuming studies at Lebanon Water College Conservatory of Music and visiting relatives. Florence Little of Rosemont Avenue appears among those spending time with Harp Avenue friends. Mr James P weeks with Mrs L D Wood and Beverly of Philadelphia return home after a week with Mrs Wood's family in Middletown. Mr Wood left Sept 14 following weekend visits.
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