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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1957
Page
2
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In a fragmented report, the fur trade themes arise with raccoon pelts and vest wearing styles. It notes coats and wraps used across Europe, with remarks on warmth, rain and mud tolerance. The text hints at tail and skin details and the spread of raccoon fur fashion among youths.
Frederick City Police reported several charges on their docket Monday. Vernon F Burkett age 18 of 2 Fancy Apartments was charged with a second violation of operating a motor vehicle without a license at 1 pm Sunday on Fourth street and given a summons to appear September 27 at 7 pm. Jesse Richard Clark age 20 of Adamstown was charged with reckless driving Sunday night at Bentz and Patrick streets and given a summons to appear October 2 at 7 pm.
Fifty years ago on September 24 1907 city matters were discussed at the mayor and alders meeting. Officials debated enforcing a six mile per hour automobile rule and stopping trolleys from recrossing Market street. Clover Leaf Literary Society debated gunpowder versus steam engine with Duvall Knode and H Al Roe against Rhoads Bra Sot. A detachment arrived at Fair Grounds from Fort Va en route to Get-Pa for four day camp. NTLY ELECTED CITY organized Gardner
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Local personals note travels and family gatherings across multiple states and countries. Mr and Mrs Sherman Biddinger return to St Augustine after visiting Seneca relatives while Mrs McSullen Donna from Schweinfurt meets Kling in Brooklyn. Others tour Atlantic City and Beach Haven before Montana, California and Detroit visits. A social worker resumes duties after a 2 week vacation. Two detectives and a local police officer are named in a grand jury hearing in Rockville. Fort Knox reports completion of the second phase of six months of Reserve Forces training for Alvin Mohler of Frederick.
A compact recap of 1930s to 1950s events mentions Wall Street gold market turmoil on Black Friday with Jay Gould figures, the 1918 influenza spread in the East, Stalin’s peace note to America, Eisenhower’s 1955 mild heart attack in Denver, and a series of birthday notices for public figures and scholars across the United States.
A Saturday pet show in Frederick attracted a large crowd with judging for unusual pets, pony rides, and a major bake sale. Prizes listed include dog categories such as best pedigreed dog and friendliest dog, with group and miscellaneous classes featuring horned toads, flying squirrels, and a white goat. The event supported by local merchants raised funds for an improved shelter heating system.
The Emmitsburg Chapter of the Alumnae of Saint Joseph College sponsors a card party fashion show next Saturday at 1:2 pm to raise funds for the Sesqui centennial Development Fund paying for a student center. Alumnae students and children of alumnae and faculty model fall and winter fashion from Tobey's Gettysburg Jack and Jill Shoppe and more with numerous local participants and co sponsors in Emmitsburg Thurmont Gettysburg Hagerstown and surrounding towns.
Virginia youths Lawrence George Clement and Buford Tomlinson faced a federal grand jury indictment in Baltimore after placing a wooden tie on a freight train traveling in interstate commerce. The Havre de Grace incident caused no damage as the train, moving at 35 mph, struck the tie. both teens were held on $10,000 bail.
Among the sick Mrs. Howard Roberson of Dickinson entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Thursday as a cardiac patient. Mr. Robert Abrecht Sr. of East Third Street was moved to the Newton D. Baker Veterans Center Martinsburg West Virginia Monday evening. Mrs. Harvey Showe of East Patrick Street has returned home after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is much improved. Mrs. Clinton Remsberg of Center Street, a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital, has returned home and continues to improve. Mrs. Frank Badger of Park Avenue Mount Airy is confined to her home for six weeks with a compound fracture of the left ankle from a fall on a wet lawn last Monday evening.
Clarence Smith, 27, of Baltimore, was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for cashing a stolen post office check from Waldorf Maryland. Co defendants include Donald Mortell, 31, who allegedly stole Treasury checks and cash, and Carl Eugene Miskimon, 30, with Joseph Palugi, 32. Mortell, arrested in Seattle, hanged himself in a cell. Smith pleaded guilty to cashing a $76.46 check before Judge Roszel Thomsen.
An Albany boy, with his face badly burned, told police four Negro youths pinned him to the ground in a park by the State Capitol and poured flammable liquid on his head before lighting it. Doctors described his condition as good, and investigators say curiosity caused the burns, not an attack.
Members of the Buckeystown Homemakers club met last Friday at Mrs. George Hildebrand's home. Mrs. William Zimmerman opened the meeting with a talk on Italy and Mrs. Hildebrand shared Italian art highlights. A floral arranging talk was given by Miss Katherine Rasmer and Mrs. William Grimes. The next meeting is set for October 18 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs. Dorothy Nicodemus's home.
In Baltimore a West Friendship Maryland man Charles W Cook aged 30 faces sentencing on a stolen car charge as the probation report is awaited. He admitted driving the Chicago to Baltimore car because he felt homesick and was held pending further action.
A historical notice explains how homes with inadequate wiring show signs of electrical low blood pressure. It argues that modern loads require certified wiring with adequate service capacity, circuits, outlets, and properly placed switches. The electrical contractor should design a future‑proof system at a surprisingly small cost.
Seventy two individuals passed the drivers tests given by the Department of Motor Vehicle Examiners at the State Armory on Thursday. Names from Frederick and surrounding towns cover Fort Detrick, Middletown, Gaithersburg, Emmitsburg, Thurmont and more, with addresses and road locations listed for each passer. The article also notes a Monocacy Garden Club meeting on October 2 at Barnesville with organic gardening program led by J. Malcolm of Baltimore.
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