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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1958
Page
2
Fragmentary page from The News includes faded newspaper masthead and partial notices. Text references Great Southeast Pig and SFG Co at North Court Street Poore Missouri with pricing notes and a period stamp. Reader sees scattered dates and postal registration marks.
The piece argues economic troubles within the Communist orbit may explain war escalation in the Formosa strait and Near East while predicting Western sympathy for a shift. It notes mass exodus from Eastern Europe, alleged famine in China, and cites John Strart MHI on state power. It also reports India’s President Rajendra Prasad arriving in Japan for a nine day state visit, greeted by Emperor Hirohito who breaks precedent by meeting a foreign head of state.
Fifty years ago items recall weddings in Mount Airy and Damascus. Miss Shirley Lemeri wed Charles Norwood at Watersville Methodist Church with family, friends, and a Niagara Falls honeymoon. Doris Moats wed Woodward Carter at The Peoples Church in a white lace dress, a white Bible bouquet, and a reception in the church social room. The listings include attendants, mother dresses, and reception details.
A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Boone in Union Bridge on September 21 honored A2/c Noel Baltzell and Jenny of Plattsburgh with a turkey dinner attended by numerous local families from Liberty Keymar Westminster and Union Bridge. Baltzell and Jenny plan to return to Plattsburgh in two weeks where he is stationed with the Air Force. Separately, Mrs. Virginia Cook of Winchester Hall received a baby shower hosted by County Agent office staff. Cook will take a four month leave of absence beginning Tuesday next week to join the Pension Service.
Obituary notices Grayson Haupt and Elizabeth Haupt w short, with family surviving including husband Graison and children Donna Lee Brenda Ann Carlotta Pamela Sue and Gene A Haupt. Funeral at Boonsboro home conducted by Reverend Ring, burial in Beonsport cemetery. Also St Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Church Hill to hold harvest home festival and rally day with Rev Roland Reis as guest preacher and special music by Effie Fulmer.
Twenty years ago in Frederick County the first recount of election ballots lasted one day and ended minutes after the restart time. Supporters of Attorney General Herbert R. O'Conor for governor withdrew as his nomination grew certain by Prince George's county votes.
Birth notices from Frederick Memorial list several new arrivals. Donald Horner and Mary Staub of Thurmont welcomed a second daughter on Sunday. Lawrence Price and Ida Jones of Barnesville welcomed their eighth child, a son, Monday. David Clem and Mildred White of Frederick announced Jenifer Lee, their first child, a daughter, Monday. David Mantell and Eddie B. Pearson welcomed Teresa Lynne, their second daughter, Tuesday. Harold Cockran and Betty Pensom of New Windsor announced Anita Cheryl, their eighth child, a daughter, Tuesday. Nelson Biddinger and Patricia Fulmer of Woodsboro welcomed Nelson Leroy, their second son, Tuesday. Stephen Falk of Watkins Acres welcomed William Jeffrey, his first child, a son, Tuesday. Charles Holt and Sarah Clagett of Frederick announced Charles Lewis Jr., their first child, a son, Thursday.
Certificates of Achievement in recognition of faithful and efficient performance of military duty were awarded to Hospitalman First Class Arthur R. Besemer of the U.S. Navy and Sergeant First Class Vernon D. Cassel by Colonel Joseph C. Prentice Deputy Commander this week. Besemer, a bacteriology research assistant, was commended for diligence coverage and superior performance reflecting credit on himself and the service. Cassel was honored for adherence to firm commitments and for performing his duties in multiple assignments.
Members and friends of St Pauls Lutheran Church Burkitsville raised 2 053.74 in offerings for the Building Fund last Sunday exceeding a 1 090 goal. Rev J Frank Fife spoke on the 30th anniversary benevolence and luncheon was served in the Parish Hall. Rex Reland A Ries directed education and discussed What is the Church with members contributing written answers later elaborated by Ries.
Archie Sup. owner of the farm where a colored boy drowned in a pond Friday said he had not given permission to use either the boat or the pond. State investigators reported the drowning occurred when the boat capsized and Thomas Anderson, 15, of near Ridgeville, was unable to reach the surface in about nine feet of water.
A small town 4-H club hosted its annual fair and a subsequent play at the community center. Officers listed included Jana Merce vite as president, Donna Fe'or secretary, Sue Monier treasurer, and care n Marts in the department. Refreshments were served after the event.
This notice lists multiple Frederick Memorial Hospital patients by name and address. It records recent admissions surgery recoveries and discharges including seven year old Philip Hart tonils removed from North Market street. Charles Grabill dismissed after 30 days. Mrs Earl Geisbert Route 2 underwent Friday surgery. Harald Hoffman recovering from a farm injury. Mrs John Hubbard Rockville Pike remains for treatment. Mrs Austin Steinhaus Jefferson Street home after minor surgery. Mrs Austin Bare Winchester Street admitted and operated. Cecil Houston Frederick Avenue surgical patient. Clark Miller Dill Avenue improving from coronary origin with visitors advised. Mrs Franklin Shankle Biggs Avenue readmitted after fracture. Hiram W Kipe New Market admitted with surgery. Mrs Marvin Hartsock East Third under observation. Chester Stine Walkersville medical patient. Mrs William Darner Jefferson Hospital underwent major surgery. Carlton King Ideal Dairy dismissed after four weeks heart treatment now at Vindobona. Mildred Shafer North Market Street underwent surgery and celebrates 35th birthday. Mrs Walter R Cramer Harmony Grove broke left leg treated at Frederick Memorial. Mrs H B Robbins Middletown admitted for surgery. Lawrence W Yinger North Market Street admitted to University Hospital Baltimore for treatment.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP Optimist Club hears that the Vanguard satellite, a 22 pound craft with weather study instruments, is likely lost after a Friday launch. Navy telemetry and Dr Hagen said the fate remains uncertain with a remote possibility it orbiting or drifting. this marks another failed Vanguard attempt.
Col. Edmond Scavone of Frederick is assigned to the surgical service at Fort Dix Army Hospital after a career in the Army Medical Corps starting in 1935. He trained at Carlisle and served in Japan, Hawaii, and New York posts, earning a Maryland medical degree and board certification this past March. The article notes his wife Jane Frances Kennedy and details a Frederick Optimist club meeting with Rear Adm. Alan G. Quynn discussing hospital operations and community health needs.
Carroll County Fire Chiefs Association promotes Fire Prevention Week with a dance at Mt Airy and a Sunday parade in New Windsor. The program includes high school educational efforts, open houses, and community activities by fire companies in Sykesville Westminster Taneytown Manchester Hampstead Reese Lineboro Harney Pleasant Valley New Windsor and Union Bridge. The Mt Airy dance features Miss Fire Prevention Queen nominee Charlotte Mays with Frank Hennesy as master of ceremonies.
Mrs. Ernest Kennedy and five children move from North Market street to 18 Summerall Road Fort Dix NX. Mrs. Kennedy recently spent three weeks with the Scavone family at their New Jersey home.
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