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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1959
Page
4
Local newspaper item highlights community briefs from Frederick Maryland dated September 26 1959 including service notices and advertising snippets. The page notes publication details from The News and references Associated Press content.
Frederick county ranked third in rehabilitation of physically disabled persons in Maryland during the 1958 59 calendar year. The county office led by William C. Hill rehabilitated 70 persons at an average cost of 381 dollars each, yielding an estimated total income of 150 000 dollars for the year. State results showed 1332 persons rehabilitated at 521 212 dollars with earnings of 92 373 068 dollars, and the prior year state totals were 154 fewer with costs of 441 668. Hill said the program aims to make disabled people independent and notes the federal and state paybacks per dollar invested. Jobs filled included accountants clerks typists file clerks receptionists factory workers custodians and secretarial work.
A national training conference speech by Dr. Arthur A. Senuck of Short Hills New Jersey says only 2 percent of scouts fall into misbehavior while 98 percent are sound and ready for responsible roles. He credits scouting with giving youth healthy outlets and helping them resist corruption.
Several property transfers listed from the Clerk's Office with 14 acres on Mt. Pleasant District and various buildings. Record shows buyers and sellers including Bery G Castle Evelyn G Kelly Reid W Wells and Breese T Dickinson with neighbor hood values from $1,600 to $30,000. Rally Day at United Church of Christ features a guest speaker and quartet performance.
Readable fragments note Pauline Hall in a City Opera House performance and Harry Schroeder in Saxony spending time with parents. A horse from the Junior Engine Co. receives treatment at Dr Meeing. a discussion on establishing a rat lover in Frederick appears.
Twenty years ago notes from The News columns on September 26, 1939 record limited football activity at Frederick High School with touch football under review. Attendees at a Federated Charities meeting include Holmes D. Baker and Charles F. Bowers among others as they discuss community concerns and local figures.
Farmers become eligible for social security disability benefits starting October 1959 after coverage since January 1955. Applicants must earn five years or 26 quarters in the ten years before disability, and benefits require six months of disability before payments start. Local office manager W. S. King notes many farmers will qualify as October nears.
The Weather Bureau reports Hurricane Gracie has remained stationary overnight with center near 27.9N 14.5W about 350 miles east of Cape Canaveral. W inds 73 kmph at center, 30-40 mph winds extend 200 miles. It is expected to stay still for about 12 hours then move northward. coastal advisories urge caution for Carolina coasts and port protection for small craft.
The American Association of University Women held its first meeting of the 1959 1960 season at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Seventy attendees plus guests enjoyed a covered dish supper and officers were installed by Abs. Willam R. Hanshaw. Officers include Lawrence L. Ware as president Marganne Bakirakis recording secretary and George Wright corresponding secretary along with a full slate of board members and committee chairs.
Funeral services for Miss Annie Sell 94 who died last Wednesday at Jordan Nursing Home Westminster were conducted by Rev. Miles and Reifsnyder at Fuss Funeral Home Taniedo Friday morning. Pallbearers named R Rodkey R Dotterer A Wantz H Reienard W Marker H Bond. Interment at Baust Church near Tanestown. Japan National Railways to build a tram reaching 150 mph between Tosio and Osaka.
Rev Harry Lee Doll Coadjutor of the Diocese of Maryland will conduct services Sunday at St Mark's Petersville. Music directed by Mrs Merlin Johnson. Rector is Rev Harold J Wilson. Mr and Mrs Charles H Kehne Sr of Buckeystown vacationing in Miami Beach Florida guests at the Montmartre Hotel.
Jaycee Wives met at Worcester Hall with 33 members and six guests. Acting chairwoman Mrs William Long led the session. plans announced for a November 4 fashion show at West Frederick Junior High to benefit the United Fund. Proceeds from candy sales and a Montevue birthday party were discussed along with committee reports and a new nominating slate. Rev William E Hall spoke on The United States Coin.
Elections held at the Community College resulted in James Fox as sophomore class president and James Millis as freshman class president. John Bane named student body president will convene first meeting next Monday at Frederick High School. Advisers named include Dr C L Righter and Prof Harry Prong. Sophomore officers: Elwood Barnes VP Mary Page secretary Clyde Bohn treasurer William Moore council rep. Freshmen officers: Sandra Zimmerman VP LaRue Devilbiss secretary Fred Mosley treasurer Richard Floyd council rep.
A Gambrill Park Tea Room picnic on September 21 featured a covered dish supper hosted by park families with door prize won by Mrs. Charles Reynolds. The Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Miss Elizabeth Sheet Pleasant home, reviewed activities, and planned upcoming events including revival of the Amy Graham Ross Chapter and an October 23 meeting at Hose Hill Manor with a luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
Mrs. Minnie R. Martz, 89, widow of Charles W. Martz, died after 15 months illness at Vindobona Home Braddock Heights. Survived by daughter Mrs. Gibo, son James Wil son Martz, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, with funeral at 11 am Tuesday from 106 East Church Street funeral home. Interment Mt Olivet. donations to Frederick County Cancer Society. Calvin N. Purdum 68 of Bath, Martinsburg WV, a WWI veteran and retired railroad engineer, died Friday at Newton D. Baker Hospital. Survived by wife Emma C. Purdum, sons Calvin K. Purdum, Woodbine, brother R. Emory Purdum, Baltimore, two grandchildren. funeral Monday 1:30 pm at C. Mt. Waltz funeral home Winfield. Interment Mt. Olivet, Frederick. Friends may call after 7 pm Monday.
Frederick County records upheld the planning decision to permit a bowling alley near a school, with testimony from real estate agents, city officials, and business owners supporting the project and noting potential community benefits for youth. Witnesses including Dr. Andrew G. Truval and Lloyd Ambrosen testified the facility could aid physical education and youth activities.
Mr. Edward M. McClain is reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a major surgery on Thursday. Mr. J. Austin Younkins, residing at 101 Frederick Avenue, was admitted Tuesday as a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
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