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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1957
Page
20
Obituary notices detail the passing of relatives linked to Rev Harold H Talley of Rozman Talbot County. The item mentions Talley family members Talley and Harold H Talley Jr as children, noting their connection to a past event about Algeria home rule voted by an assembly.
A sprawling column lists entertainers and shows from Perry Mason to Perry Como, with mentions of radio and TV programs, guests, and musical acts. It notes wartime era entertainment done for morale, listing names like Sid Ray Charles Singers, Lawrence Welk, and Folly Bergen, alongside political updates and local notices.
Gleb from Gleb, a retiree in Missouri, was refunded $900 after discovering he overpaid for four tires at a shop run by John Noel. He had paid $182 for the tires, and the store later reimbursed him, noting a $100 bill among the money handed.
Chicago hosts the 36th National 4-H Club Congress with about 1300 youths ages 14 to 20 arriving for assemblies, luncheons, dinners, dances, and tours linked to the International Live Stock Exposition. The event features youngsters from across the United States and territories, focusing on improving family and community living. Heln Bovbjerg and Vithir Jensen, 20 and 19, 4-H members, will perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as part of a precongress concert.
A dense listing of television and radio programs for a Saturday, detailing Army Navy parade coverage, college bands, news reviews, sports scoreboards, film and theatre slots, and variety shows. Includes times such as 2:00 2:15 4:00 5:06, and references to Navy, Army, Perry Mason, Guns, and The Price is Right among many others.
A front page report describes a shooting at a residence where Mrs. Smith was wounded and taken to a hospital in Rogerstown. A 22 caliber rifle was found on a table. Police seek motive as the investigation continues and no arrest details are provided.
Two separate highway crashes near Federalsburg in Caroline County killed three people including three children and their uncle suffered serious injuries. Henry M. Lane, 35, of Chestertown, died in a two car collision at the Maryland 313 Maryland 318 intersection. Twelve others were injured in the day’s crashes as authorities investigated the accidents.
Les Miner, roofing contractor, narrowly escaped a serious crash when his car struck and killed a full-grown doe on Bt. 40, 22 miles east of Frederick. A second deer had been run down at the same spot a few nights earlier. The radiator was mashed and repairs cost 408 dollars. While Miner dragged the deer from the roadway another car stopped and its occupants are believed to have removed the carcass. The deer disappeared from the scene before the garage could recover it. Miner kept control of the car and avoided leaving the highway. It was a frightening incident as he tried to save the deer from the darkness.
A prayer from Roy H. Steller of Harrisburg Pa. thanks God for human ingenuity in launching satellites. He asks scientists to couple intellect with compassion so machines serve good, not destruction, and asks renewed awareness that in God we live. Amen.
Airman Thomas A jrams of Keerysville serves with the 48th Jet Bomber Patrol Squadron at Twkn ot Japan and seeks letters from friends. Foster son of Mrs. Ralph Brunner, Thomas graduated Boonsboro High School and has been overseas over two months awaiting a May return. Address given for Thomas at Fort 48 Pat Squadron Fleet Base in San Francisco. Also Pvt Charles Smith, wife Linda of Hagers town, Md, trains in ordnance at Aberdeen Proving Ground under the Reserve Forces Act program after basic training at Fort Knox. Smith, son of Mrs Edward Tracy, attended Middletown High and is from Boonsboro area with father Charles W. Smith of Myersville. former employee of Hagerstown Rubber Co. before Army service.
Councilmen hear from constituents about odd requests and troubles. Councilman Ralph Funkhouser of Ward Four assisted after a mail carrier reported losing a pocketbook along South Cannon Avenue during heavy rain. Drain crews checked storm inlets but found nothing, uncertain how much cash was in the bag.
Coverage highlights a Sunday clash between the New York Giants and San Francisco in prime time. Includes notes on broadcast plans and surrounding game context for fans scouting matchups and key players.
A man recounts arriving home from his bookkeeping job and finding a Bible, noting that he and his wife had previously agreed not to spend money on what he called extras, prompting a budget reconsideration.
A dense schedule lists programs and events across radio and television for the weekend. It highlights shows like The Lone Ranger and Tex Rangers, theatrical broadcasts, film programs, sports recaps, and religious and public affairs segments, with numerous time slots and stations.
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