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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1960
Page
4
A garbled notice from 1983 lists subscription rates paid in three installments. It references Great Southern PTC and a Frederick, ME location with a street address and payment terms.
Economists note a shifting path for 1960 as steel production targets shrink from 130 to 124 million tons and auto output is lowered from 71 to 63 million units. The stock market slides, described by a Fed chair as inflation psychology’s liquidation, while Commerce and SEC report a record 37 billion dollar business mark.
New Books In Artz Library lists titles including Queen Mary by James Pope Hennessy Khrushchev on peaceful coexistence in Victory in Peaceful Competition with Capitalism The Enemy Within by Robert F. Kennedy and Hawali by Ben Adams detailing island geography history economy and nature.
A review touches on FULL CIRCLE by Anthony Eden detailing his tenure as British Foreign Secretary and Prime Minister 1951 to 1957 with focus on the Suez Crisis. It also previews DICTIONARY OF ARTISTS IN AMERICA 1564-1860 and WORLD BENEATH THE CITY detailing New York subway history, sewers, and underground life.
In Baltimore the Governor and about 50 department heads marked his upcoming birthday with a bronze relief portrait and a 15 pound, three layer cake in his 15th floor State Office Building suite.
Mr August Meier tears out rear of his property at North Market and West Fifth to erect a modern bake house with steam and electric machinery. Mrs Mary Frances Smith died at Roland Park home of her son in law and daughter Mrs Arthur Foster. The Baltimore Sun will publish an evening edition starting April 18. Frederick Lodge of Elks installed officers led by Edward Hardy and others. Frederick and Hagerstown trolley officials met in Hagerstown to discuss securing expert advice on expanding power, with E L Coblentz and managers present.
News from 20 years ago notes frost damage to state roads in Frederick County reported by District Engineer Robert L. Putman. It lists elected directors of Fredericktown Savings Institution and obituaries including George L. Doub. It also mentions the Maryland Delaware Youth Conference at the Evangelical Lutheran church, rain totals, and political endorsements.
Dorothy Roe reports that American fashion and designers challenge Paris supremacy. Leonard Fischer, a New York designer, notes European buyers and shoppers seek the American look and moderate priced, well-fitting clothes. European fashion trends increasingly mirror American style.
The column describes a safety play in a six notrump slam from the South seat. It notes the goal of 13 top tricks if spades split 3-3 and the jack of spades falls from a doubleton, illustrating a technique to reach slam.
The text describes a bridge hand where six tricks are bid and a potential small slam is considered. It explains a safety play: win the diamond lead, cash king of spades, then discard red losers on ace and queen of spades, return to dummy with king of clubs, and test the remaining tricks. If seven is attempted by leading a club to the king and cashing two good spades, East gains a trick in each black suit and the slam fails.
A terse bidding excerpt presents North East South West with double and pass decisions. The question asks what action to take after partner raises to three hearts, given diamonds are strong but not enough for a game. The fragment hints at evaluating suit quality and risk.
April events include Frederick Chamber of Commerce board meeting at 6 30 pm and Inter Club Council at 8 pm at Francis Scott Key Hotel. April 19 holds American Legion Auxili ary meeting at 8 pm at Legion Home. April 21 22 and 23 feature Exchange Club Sport Show at Frederick Fair Grounds. April 23 hosts Mock Democratic Club convention at 2 pm in Gambrill Gym Hood College. April 24 Vespers at 6 30 pm Coffman Chapel Hood College. April 26 Faculty Recital at 8 pm Brggbeck Hall Hood College.
A churchlike Easter message laments grief and urges public help to stop cemetery vandalism at Mount Olivet, offering a $100 reward for capture of offenders. The notice cites Frederick city code penalties and calls for vigilance during the spring when graves are adorned. Also covered is the opening of The Card Shop on North Market with Mayor Ramsburg at the ribbon, upcoming local events, and a Kentucky Commissioned Colonel title for Thomas E Cook in 1968.
The Ballenger Homemakers Club March meeting featured a discussion on How Do I Look led by clothing leader Mrs. Wilfred Wisner. Silhouettes highlighted color and outlining materials as members heard talks on Alaska Hawaii safety and music in the air. Hostesses for the annual meeting will be Mrs. Luther Summers and Mrs. Monroe West.
Fort Detrick reports a writer scientist education system built from manuals training and editor liaison led by Madeline Warnock technical editor. The report notes attention from the Society of Technical Writers and Editors and visits from Melba Murray.
Dr John Lang of George Washington University will speak at the Lovettsville P T A meeting Monday at 7 30 pm in the Lovettsville School. Open to Loudoun County educators and PTA officers, the talk covers education in Europe and Langs notes from his recent trip. He has notable roles in psychology management and education and lives in Annadale Virginia.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Edna Helen Beall 24 near Thurmont at Waynesboro Hospital and Mrs Margaret Riefel Hawkins 91 at Creagerstown. Also Albert Kent Harmon 47 near this city at Western Maryland State Hospital. Surviving relatives, funeral plans, and burial details listed for each.
Funeral services for Charles M Shuff who died Sunday from injuries in an automobile accident were conducted Thursday at 2 p m from Lewistown Hill Chapel Rev Lloyd L Wolf led the service with Episcopal choir selections including Goodbye Here But Goodbye Morning Up There Beyond The Sunset and Someday Youll Understand Pallbearers were Robert Fraley James Nanamaker James Bostian Edward Bostian Paul Fair and Luther Shuff Burial followed in the church cemetery R L Creager and Son funeral directors Also listed are services for Mrs Fanny Wenner who died Wednesday at her home 709 Brent Road Rockville with services held Saturday at 11 a m at Colonial Funeral Home of Robert H Pumphrey Interment planned in Rockville
Nancy Winkleman, formerly with the News-Post, is listed in fair condition at Washington County Hospital after serious weekend injuries from a car crash near Hagerstown. Rudolph Fogle of Walkersville was admitted to Sinai Hospital Baltimore for observation and treatment on Monday. S Walter Worthington of East South Street was admitted to U S Public Health Service Hospital Baltimore on Thursday awaiting surgery. Edward Miles, 66, Hyattstown, remains in critical condition at Washington County Hospital after a gunshot wound to the throat.
The Housing and Home Finance Agency announced a $14,000 grant to Frederick Maryland to help prepare plans for the city’s development. Officials expect the funds to support urban renewal and future improvement projects.
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