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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1964
Page
4
President Johnson lauds Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge for his work in Saigon while avoiding criticism of Lodge as Republicans consider the 1964 nomination. Secretary Rusk surveys Vietnam, Johnson denies plans to replace Lodge and stresses constructive performance.
A Federal Home Loan Bank report shows the national foreclosures at 5 per 1 000 insured mortgages. Hawaii leads stability with 0 27 and D C at 0 52 while Nevada shows 26 97 and California 10 57 per 1 000. Analysts link Hawaii to migration and housing demand and Nevada to mobility from gambling.
C C Tipton of Union Bridge was acquitted of unsafe lane change after a April 4 arrest on U S 15 near Frederick. Trooper Loun testified Tipton’s car merged into the highway and was struck by Roy F. Hossler of Frederick. Attorney Edwin F Nikirk represented Tipton. Brown case held for study by Magistrate. Still critical condition reported for Mrs Artie L Mills after Route 16 head on collision near Greencastle Pa.
A record crowd fills the Capital to hear President Wilson’s request for authority to use armed forces against Mexico. Captain D John Markey of Company A says 90 percent can be mobilized within two hours if needed. The Aldermen’s Claims Committee believes a $15 000 payment on bonded indebtedness is feasible. The Civic Club begins its fourth year with the annual meeting as the library movement nears completion. Fredericktonians note spring’s arrival as the thermometer hits 83 degrees, the warmest since last September.
Twenty years ago April 16 1944 the combination air raid and general fire alarm system at City Hall is out of commission for an indefinite time due to a piston break Water Superintendent William J Davis informed Mayor Hugh V Gittinger R Root construction superintendent for Engstrom and Wynn Wheeling WV contractors for additions to Singapore filtration plant seeking arrangements to start work soon About 75 percent of the county pea crop for canning is in the ground Despite frequent rains the Frederick County Health Department reports 1943 milk control program needs modernization in the annual county report
The first in a series of Red Cross First Aid courses starts April 22 at 7 p.m. at United Fire House South Market Street under Dr James Marrone. Open to anyone over 17, the 30 hour program includes ambulance service lectures by local physicians and ends with a first aid certificate. A mannequin named Resuscitune, used for external cardiac massage and mouth to mouth resuscitation, has been purchased for class use. The course aims to attract ambulance crews from the Frederick County Firemen's Association.
Mr and Mrs Arthur P Ridgely of East Fifth Street will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary on Friday in a simple family observance at home.
Maurice J. Floyd was elected president elect of the Civitan Club of Frederick at the April 9 dinner meeting. Alden B. Summers is vice president, Harold P. Wengst treasurer, and directors include Englebrecht, Kline, Matthews, Nicodemus, and Williar. Their terms start July with current president elect Joseph M. Wilson becoming president.
Dorothy Jane Cook of Win netka Illinois president of the American Bridge Teachers Assn. shares an advanced bridge hand from the Quarterly detailing two duck plays to maximize safety. The analysis walks through trick by trick choices and potential outcomes based on suit splits and defensive returns.
Mayor Bernard McDougall announced a special referendum in Sykesville for May 12 on the revised city charter. About 25 percent of eligible voters signed a petition to challenge the charter, exceeding the 20 percent legal threshold, with a majority required to approve for it to take effect. The charter aims to authorize funds for a new water system.
Court records show marriage license for Wilburn C Frye and Isabelle L Harris along with multiple property transfers among residents in City and County. Equity and divorce filings include Phyllis Wright Goolsby v Thomas Dewey Goolsby and Marian A Monk v Albert Monk and Beverly Cosgray v John R Cosgray.
The Rev. Robert H. Rucker 87 a retired Baptist minister and former moderator of the Allegheny General Baptist Association died Wednesday in Washington Pennsylvania.
Brent Bozell, GOP candidate for Congress in the Sixth District, plans an all day Freder ick visit with three coffee talks at homes across the city and a 5 to 7 p.m. hotel reception. He will outline his reasons for running and political views while meeting local Republicans and residents. He opposes incumbent Charles Mathias and Harry Simms in the race.
Local Cancer Society reports nearly full participation as 5 000 kits were mailed from Baltimore to county women. Johns Hopkins doctors hail results while urging yearly checkups and follow up on positive smears. About 50 percent of eligible women aged 20 to 45 are nudged to enroll by sending name address date of birth and physician to the American Cancer Society office.
Among the ill, Mrs Bernard Stull of West College Terrace has returned from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Connie Warrenfeltz daughter of Mr and Mrs Warrenfeltz RFD 5 Mt Philip road returned home after ear surgery and will stay indoors. Ernest Morris Jr of West Patrick Street who broke his leg riding a bicycle will return home from the hospital today. Albert Blumenauer Wilson Place is a medical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Grover Korrell RFD 7 Frederick was admitted to University Hospital in Baltimore. Retired banker Fred Child 71, former vice president of Chase Manhattan Bank, died Tuesday after a brief illness in White Plains New York.
Army Reserve Lt Col Michael R. Rogowsky 45 died after shooting himself in the left temple at home in Middletown. His death follows the January loss of his 17 year old son Glenn in a car accident, with the family noting deep depression. Survived by wife Ruth Ann and children Robert Steven Elaine, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements pending.
Lutheran women gathered for a district meeting led by Rev. Eugene W. Young with sessions on devotion, publicity, and leadership. Mrs. Austin Renn and Mrs. Frank Miller outlined goals and planning while Miss Mildred Cromwell urged membership growth and re enlistment strategies.
Ronald B. Landis of Spring Gap Maryland, a Baltimore & Ohio Railroad worker, died after being struck by a fast freight train while crossing tracks near Paw Paw West Virginia. Officials said he was repairing a section of track when the incident occurred. A separate note mentions Japan’s giant spider crab as the world’s largest, sometimes measuring 11 feet across.
Death notices report Mrs. Ella Eugenia Hines 87 of Whitehall and Buckeystown born Loudoun County daughter of Charles and Lucy Millard. Survived by two sons Margaret Groton a daughter four grandchildren. Interment Mt. Olivet. Also Mrs. Michaelena Kopeck Baltimore died after heart attack. Funeral in Baltimore with high requiem mass at St Anthony's. Hilleary C. Rockwell 71 died at daughter's home Ellicott City after long illness. Funeral at Brunswick First Baptist Church with interment Park Heights.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Anna Killian Cantwell widow of Howard W Cantwell Sr of Frederick. Interment was at Linnganore Cemetery Unionville with pallbearers listed. Elsie G Fleming formerly of Taylorsville died Saturday and services were at Waltz Funeral Home. Interment Taylorsville Cemetery. Donald Daniel Kefauver died suddenly at Route 144 East of New Market with services at 106 East Church Street. Interment Mount Olivet cemetery. Catherine Helen Martin died at 22 South Market Street with services at Fuss and Son. Interment Keysville Union Cemetery.
An obituary roundup notes the death of Rev. George I Loar 57 former Lonaconing Urbana Methodist pastor with services at Lonaconing Church and additional rites in Philippi West Virginia followed by interment. Other notices honor Pearl Reaves Haynesworth wife of Sgt. Paul Haynesworth of Fort Detrick with burial at Fairview Cemetery and Louanna E. Smith widow of Louis B. H. Smith buried in Bradenton Florida Church services led by Rev. Ernest T. Houston and Rev. Raymond L. Roderick with officiants and pallbearers named.
Fifty petitions and about one thousand post cards were signed in the city as part of Project America urging Congress to pass the Baker amendment on religious exercises in schools. Rev Francis Bailies led the drive with local youths ages 13 to 30 mailing the materials to Congress. The effort, backed by International Christian Youth USA, highlighted broad public support and noted Charles McC Mathias Sr as among signers. Funeral services were held for Lucy nold Book and others at the Weekend home in Middle aig.
Mrs Lauretta Jarboe Posey 75 of 1470 Barr Avenue Pittsburgh died at St Joseph Nursing Home in Baltimore Tuesday. She was born in Lime Kiln and survived by son Charles Posey Pittsburgh two daughters Sister of Charity M Justine Posey Canastota NY and Sister of Charity M Loretta Posey Albany NY plus siblings and nieces. Funeral mass at St Johns Church after prayers at home Friday night and interment Mt Olivet Cemetery.
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