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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1963
Page
2
Frederick area notice page from The News lists rate details for mail subscription and carrier delivery. It references circulation surveys and Associated Press reprint rights. The page footer shows date alignment with publication standards and indicates public notices likely interspersed among ads.
An economist argues profits are vital to the American economy and personal advancement. He notes a double standard in labeling profits as greedy while losses threaten jobs and livelihoods. He cites Hodges and Eisenhower praising profits as essential to growth and rights.
The 1963 ceremony honored Gregory Peck for To Kill a Mockingbird and Anne Bancroft for The Miracle Worker for portrayals of parenthood and teacher to Helen Keller. Laurence of Arabia won best play, with Hollywood praising integrity over sensational crime, as box office appeal.
Mrs Mercedes H. Douglas announced she will seek a divorce from Associate Justice W. Douglas of the Supreme Court this summer in Washington. The statement said both will reside in Washington while Mrs Douglas plans to file in Glenwood, Washington, marking a second marriage for both.
Frederick board of trade leader appeals for public cooperation to advance a greater Frederick. Noted residents discuss local issues from horse deaths to school gowns, traffic enforcement, ransacked cottages, and planned railroad bridge construction at Frederick Junction.
Secretary Knox outlines naval power with emphasis on carriers and destroyer escorts as Pacific actions include high Japanese air losses and heavy Guadalcanal bombardment. Navy reports allied gains and losses from air battles and sea actions in a broad wartime briefing.
A sunrise Easter service will be held at Brook Hill Methodist Church in Yellow Springs at 6 a.m. led by Rev. James F. Bellamy with Rev. Joseph Sheridan delivering the sermon titled Then Came the Dawn. Harold Reeves Yarrell will accompany the combined choirs on organ and sing In Joseph's Lovely Garden.
College Park Maryland AP reports Whildea P Breen a research assistant remains in isolation after extended confinement periods. He has conversations only with his wife and a philosopher friend with rare allowed visits. Doctors say progress is slow and may extend for weeks.
Fragmentary OCR report notes a church gathering with Rev Martman delivering remarks to a crowd. The readable lines reference youth groups, community leaders, and church events, hinting at a period of sermons, readings, and social activities within the congregation.
Montgomery County Council cannot increase the proposed 63.3 million school budget but can cut it, under a county attorney opinion. The opinion cites the 1957 Maryland Code Article 77 Section 68, allowing deletions but not reallocations beyond the maximum. It answers PTA and citizens requests to restore cuts and restricts moving funds between programs within the total.
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Maude Hemp widow of Abraham Hemp Jr were held at the funeral home 106 E Church street Jefferson Wednesday at 2 30 pm Rev Willard L Stevens pastor of Evangelical United Church of Christ Jefferson officiated. Attending in a body were Jefferson Homemakers members. Pallbearers Homer Gross Henry D Lakin Sr Irai 5 Remsberg Robert Thrasher Norman W Himes Edgar L Hargett. Interment in Reformed cemetery Jefferson. M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
Fragmentary personal notice references an individual undergoing treatment at a facility with scattered names and locations unclear. The readable pieces do not establish a clear person, event, or outcome for a full card.
Incomplete text references a payee and a late event around evening hours. Fragments mention names and possible places but lack clear actions or outcomes. No definite entities or dates are ascertainable from the readable portions.
Deaths include Mrs. Elizabeth H Gourley 78 of Waynesboro Pa widow of John Gourley die at Waynesboro Hospital. James Henry Brown born 1884 in Cleveland died in Charles Town General Hospital. Mrs. Charles Harp Sr died in Springfield Va at home. Infant Dennis Lee Jackson 5 months died in North Sacramento. Mrs Theresa Hill Milbury died at Frederick Memorial Hospital aged 80. Charis A Small 84 died in Montgomery General Hospital. Services and interments listed for St Andrews Church, Mt Olivet Cemetery, and Forest Oak Cemetery with survivors named. Funeral homes in Waynesboro, Alexandria, and Frederick handling arrangements.
Rescue teams press on through worsening seas and gale warnings for the Thresher in the Atlantic a mile and a half down. Navy crews deploy seven ships and submarines plus air reconnaissance using radar sonar and magnetic detectors. The last Thresher message was routine and not reported prompting Kennedy to be informed as officials weigh the catastrophe with salvage deemed unlikely.
L. Osmond Derr 62 a Middletown resident died at his home after months of illness. He sold the L. B. Derr general store where he had long served as proprietor. Derr belonged to Middletown Lutheran Church and led the Sunday school for 24 years. He was a Lions Club member, Volunteer Fire Company member, and a member of Columbia Lodge No. 38 A F and A M. He is survived by his wife Sarah Hartman Derr and two sisters Miss R Mildred Derr and Miss M Oneida Derr. The body rests at Gladhill Funeral Home with services Sunday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Carroll Boyer and Rev. George Klinefelter. Interment in Middletown Lutheran Cemetery.
Frederick County Red Cross reports 1192 volunteer hours by nine women in the winter quarter. Mrs Emory Comer chairs Gray Ladies and lists hospital tasks. Mrs Eric Lundgren notes 146 January to March cases and $880.01 aid to 25 servicemen. repayments total $383.36. Junior Red Cross raised $87.51 from eight high schools and 26 elementary schools.
Unclear OCR fragment lists several people and addresses. Mentions Frederick Memorial Hospital admission on March 15 and a Mr Mark Wo Baker returning home after surgery at an unnamed hospital. Provides partial names and street references with no cohesive narrative.
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