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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1960
Page
4
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The Census Bureau reports 179 921 434 Americans based on birth death immigration and emigration rates since 1950. About 160 000 enumerators are across the land, costing 118000, to verify or correct the April 1 figure. Officials warn of penalties for evading questions or giving false answers. secrets remain confidential. Fractures ankle Mrs Jack Landis, 909 Pontiac avenue Monocacy Village, fractured left ankle at the William Byrd Hotel in Richmond during the National Bowling Tournament. Top 10 unchanged Toledo event shows lag in minor events of the Sith American Bowling Congress Tournament with no changes in singles doubles or all events.
Maryland Classis held a special meeting to receive Rev. Henry L. G. Kieffer of Mercersburg as assistant to Rev. Dr. Eschbach of the Evangelical Reformed church. John Henry Lampe, Frederick resident, died at his East Fifth Street home. Ex-sheriff Charles P. Troxell narrowly escaped injury when two horses bolted in front of Cline’s store. The large bank barn on Elmer Birely’s Troutville farm burned. The Frederick and Woodsboro Turnpike Co elected W. C. Neidig as president and Ezra Houck Sr as vice president, with Ezra Houck Jr as manager.
The Republican City Convention nominated for Mayor Hugh V. Gist for din Register. Aldermen listed include Rus 2 H. McCan Philip T. Kuhn Thomas A Chapman Eduard P. Oden and Mitton A. Frank. The American Legion plans to enter the Apple Blossom Festival parade in Winchester. Frederick City Hospital received 50 rose bushes from Burr Nurseries Manchester Conn. Rotary Club toured Frederick High School with Supt. E W Pruitt. Winston Churchill becomes Britain’s man of battle directing national war services. Eighteen bids opened for the first local housing project. Frederick County Public Schools will close June 12 per Supt. E. W. Pruitt. News archive note.
The Adult Institute of Beth Sholom Congregation sponsors Rabbi Lieberman’s appearance with refreshments after the lecture led by Mrs. Nathan Jacobson’s social committee. The Cincinnati native earned an AB from the University of Cincinnati in 1931 and a PhD from Johns Hopkins in 1958. He has been Baltimore Hebrew Congregation rabbi since 1937 and held numerous national and state board roles.
Dr John Ramaley associate professor of music at Hood College has been named an examiner for the National Federation of Music Clubs regional talent auditions this month. He is one of four Maryland examiners and will hear string players during three Maryland auditions in Baltimore Cumberland and Hagerstown.
Isaac H. Hall, 59, of Oriole, was found dead face down in two feet of water in a ditch in Princess Anne. Dr. R. E. K. Johnson listed the death as accidental drowning. Norris Gibson reported Hall visited Chant last night and left for home. his car was found parked outside this morning. State police presume he slipped and fell. Also, two Western Maryland College students pledged fraternities Delta Pi Alpha and Gamma Beta Chi.
Bailey A Fleagie died at his Uniontown home at 6 30 this morning age 68 son of the late Theodore and Martha Williams Fleagie an automobile mechanic ill for a year wife Rosella Fritz Fleagie one sister Nettie Stonesifer and several nieces and nephews survive member of Uniontown Church of God and Mite Society also Moose Lodge funeral Thursday at 2 pm Fuss funeral home call Wednesday after 7 pm in charge of Rev H Hoch burial in Uniontown Church of God cemetery
Charles M Shuff died in a Sunday auto crash. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p m at Hill chapel Lewistown with Father Lloyd L Wolf officiating. Viewing is available after 1 p m today. Interment in chapel cemetery. Clyde Columbus Weddle of this city died Friday at Union Hospital Elkton. his funeral was held Monday at 2 p m at 106 East Church Street with Rev Ralph E White officiating. Interment Mount Olivet cemetery. Pallbearers were Loyal Order of Moose 371 members. M Ritchison and Son Funeral Directors.
Ann Mullins, 13, of Baltimore, died in a hospital from injuries after being struck by a motorist who sped from the scene and was later in another crash. James Charles Flutka, 47, a Baltimore Transit Co. driver, was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian, drunken driving, failing to identify himself, not aiding after the accident, and reckless driving. The car then struck a pole at a nearby intersection.
Mrs. Edna Brownlow of North Market street will observe her 76th birthday on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Livingston Torr have moved from Watkins Acres to their Baltimore home at 2914 Oak Hill Avenue in Howard Park. E. Robert Bowlus of this city will celebrate his birthday on Wednesday, April 6, and Rev. John S. Bowlus of near Jefferson will be 87 years old Wednesday.
Among the sick Mrs. James Ferrell of Knoxville is a surgical patient at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. Mrs Otis Waskey of Lander is a patient at Saint Agnes Hospital Baltimore for observation and treatment.
An Iraqi air force pilot reportedly flew a jet to a Syrian airport on Monday and requested political asylum. He said he fled Iraq to escape a “reign of terror and dissension” in the Iraqi army.
George L. Sheldon 96, former Nebraska governor in 1907 and 1908, died Monday after a long illness. After moving to Mississippi, he led the Republican party in the state, served in the state legislature, and was collector of internal revenue in Jackson.
The Maryland chapter of NAPH Inc held a Wednesday meeting in Winchester Hall with President Mary Drakenmiller presiding. Members discussed joining the South County Hospital stamp saving drive, sorting and selling cancelled stamps to fund patient care, and starting a loan closet for handicapped equipment. A wheelchair was donated, and members were invited to the Presidents Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped meeting in Washington May 5-6. Refreshments were served by Trene Young.
The Real Estate Board of Frederick County observed Realtor Week from yesterday through Saturday showcasing professional real estate services for buyers and sellers. Keefer M. Koogle, president, noted newspaper ads in The News and The Post highlight ethics standards of the National Association of Real Estate Boards.
Hollywood coverage of the Academy Awards night highlights starry gowns by Dior Saint Laurent Christopher Shoup and others. Olivia de Havilland wore a black gray Dior Saint Laurent print, Elizabeth Taylor yellow chiffon gown, Stella Stevens orchid silk, Angie Dickinson gold brocade, Felicia Farr pink beaded satin, Doris Day two piece bead-embellished, Shelley Winters bustle look, Susan Kobner oyster white chiffon, Janet Leigh nude chiffon with 186 000 imported silver beads.
Frederick Memorial Hospital record lists multiple births from March 30 to April 3. Families include Antonio Bowens with Antonio Augustus Jr. and Barbara Ann Bowie, Nancy Ann Adkins, Steven Adelbert Lawson, Mark Andrew Plank, John Trego Jr. Zimmerman, Daniel Thomas Moran, Joan Carol Wade, Steven Allen Runkies, Barbara Lee Engle Fouche, Carol Irene Flohr, Julie Beth Cheville, Leslie Dale Boyd, Sandra Lee Boone, Teresa Ellen Smith, and other details. Families from Frederick, Sjamsville, Walkersville, Woodbine, Poolesville, Fort Detrick, Union Bridge, Jefferson, and Middletown.
A letter to the editor about the dog problem in Frederick City has been received by the News-Post. All letters for publication must be signed, and writers' names may be withheld on request.
The film Ben Hur is linked to General Lew Wallace who commanded Union troops at Monocacy to delay Early and protect Washington. The article notes production costs surpass 15 million dollars, cites Wallace’s Civil War career, and mentions his literary works including Ben Hur, The Fair God and The Prince of India. It also covers related historical details and a Marine marksman award in Santa Ana.
Albert Bigelow, skipper of the ketch Golden Rule, who tried to sail into the Eniwetok testing area in 1958, takes part in the Fort Detrick vigil Friday and Saturday. He was among the readers at the entrance to Fort Detrick when the vigil began July 1 1959.
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