Fifty Years Ago Notes From The News Post
A range of brief items from Park Avenue patent news to local events. Edward F Tucker received a U S patent for a fruit drier. E H Samson complains about Frederick dog population. Weller notes Maryland highway funding near Baltimore. Charles F Rothenhoefer expands his milk and ice cream plant. George F B Crumbaugh, a respected farmer, dies at home. Russell C Long’s barn saved from fire by neighbors as haystack burns nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Tucker
Park Avenue
United States Patent Office
E.H. Samson
Frederick
Weller
State Roads Commission
Baltimore
Harles F. Rothenhoefer
George F. B. Crumbaugh
West Church Street
Arab Unity Efforts Return With UAR Ambitions
Arab leaders pursue a new union to strengthen regional influence as Egypt, Iraq, and Syria form the United Arab Republic and Yemen signals intent to join. President Nasser envisions a federation spanning from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, with the Arab League watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Arab Republic
Egypt
Iraq
Syria
Yemen
Nasser
Nasser Jong
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Arab League
Auto Mania and the car culture shift among youth
The piece argues owning a car has become the chief status symbol for many American youth, redefining the high school athlete’s prominence. It notes suburban youth avoid walking to nearby stores unless they drive, and contrasts this with a Kennedy 0-mile hike as an unrealistic radical idea, suggesting family car trips as healthier alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Subscriptions and Local News Mentioned in Letters to Editor
A reader requests renewal of a one year subscription with a $10 check enclosed. The note thanks The News for up to date local items and service. The piece includes assorted arrest records and a birthday party report with multiple local names and locations.
Allied planes blast Sicilian Straits in major air victory
Allied air forces claim the greatest single victory in the Sicilian sector with eight Axis planes shot down. Additional transports and Messerschmitts destroyed as operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicilian
Messerschmitt
Board of Election Supervisors
U.S
Frederick County
A. LeRoy McCardell
Ocal Draft Board
Cairo
Anis
Sicilian Straits
Junkers
Tunisia
Alps
Spezia
Secon
Obie at 5 Custer Dr Toledo April 16
An Obie notice lists an event at 5 Custer Drive in Toledo on April 16. The brief item appears in a local notice column and provides no further context or participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer Dr
Toledo
Obie
Church isolation weakens Methodist leadership says Garber
SAN FRANCISCO AP Bishop Paul Neff Garber new president of the United Methodist Council urges study of declining men entering the ministry. He notes an isolated church affects influence and cites his Richmond Virginia parish as an example of a church that remains vital through daily contact with people. He calls for stronger care for education and social welfare to strengthen the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Paul Neff Garber
Council of Bishops
Methodist Church
Garber
Garter
Richmond
Weddings Tie Irene Stilely to William Caphas Thomas
A March 7 ceremony united Miss Irene Stilely and William Caphas Thomas at the Frederick Church of the Brethren near Froanck. Attendants were Miss Mary Thomas and David Thomas, siblings of the bride and groom. The event followed a traditional service with a reception and nearby community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Church
the Brethen
Desce Irene, Stilely
Donald Stiese
Froanck
Wiliam Caphas Thomas
J. Wilhem Thorna
Ua Oty
Thor
Mary Thomas
Dawad Thomas
Merlin Garler
Pation
IFYE Meet Explains 4-H Cultural Exchange Program
An IFYE orientation was held in Winchester Hall to explain the 4-H cultural exchange program. Loren Goyen led the session with attendees Mrs. Charles Smith Mrs. George Nicholson Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Keller and the Goyens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaj
Winchester Hall
Loren Goyen
College Park
State 4H
Charles Smith
Jefferson
George Nicholson
New Midway
Wilmer Keller
Middletown
IFYE
U. S
Maryland
United States
Frederick County
Beatrice Fehr
Holly Akre
Bridgewater College President Bowman to Retire in 1964
Bridgewater College president Dr Warren D Bowman will retire June 30 1964 after serving since 1950. Board chairman R Douglas Nininger announced the retirement at the April 6 annual meeting and a committee was named to nominate his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren D. Bowman
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater
R. Douglas Nininger
Board of Trustees
Bowman
Robert M. ‘McKinney
Shipley Road
Wilimington
Del
James W. Moyers
Broadway
Frederick D. Dove
Hagerstown
Charles W. Wampler
Harrisonburg
Walter S. Flory
Boyce
Salem
C. C. Wright
J. 1
Baugher
Dr. Bowman
Fragmentary OCR Note on House and Tax File
Readable fragments describe a housing or tax matter with unclear names and partial dates. The text references a house, IRS related terms, and possible street or place identifiers but lacks complete details to determine outcome or action.
Miami Faces Tensions As Cuban Refugees Grow
A special report from Miami notes rising unease as Cuban refugees, now possibly 150 000 to 200 000 strong, reshape the city. Mayor High praises local response while federal anti Castro actions heighten worries about jobs relief and integration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Florida
U.S
Communists Attack Plaine des Jarres in Laos Clash
Pathet Lao forces attack the Plaine des Jarres after driving neutralists from their last stronghold near the area. The main airstrip comes under artillery fire as Gen Kong Le and about 5,000 neutralist troops are bottled up. Phong Savan fell after a 24 hour artillery barrage.
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Vientiane
Laos
Pathet Lao
Plaine Des Jarres
Souvanna Phouma
Kong le
Phong Savan
Phong Satan
Republic Steel Maintains Plate Price Ties
Republic Steel Corp said it has reset its price increase on saw plates after a recent 4.2 ton rise, continuing as the third largest steel producer. A spokesman cited market conditions and competitive pressure as the reasons, with other major producers reportedly not matching the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Republic Steel Corp
Mondaons
Republic
Varona Considered Tea Head Eviles
In Miami AP reports a high council meeting followed resignations from Mi Canima and eight other members. A late hour session saw discussions on a new head of the tile tawly and the frar-and-oe riad-hour format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varona
Miami
Mira Cardens
Varma
Eran
Mi Canima
U S Food Aid Helps Algerians
More than three million Algerians, about a third of the population, survived the first post independence winter thanks to U S food aid. Monthly shipments of 40 000 tons of surplus wheat, vegetable oil, and powdered milk feed the hungry as harvest nears in June. American aid, though vital, has received little publicity and is publicly welcomed as relief via the International Red Cross and church groups despite political sensitivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Berlin
Miami
U.S
Havana
United States
Robert King High
Andrew Borowtec
Algiers
Algeria
William Porter
America
Ron Qed
Pirate Relief
Chris
International Red Cross
Unreadable OCR leads to partial obituary note
Fragmentary text mentions Nathan Ler Dendy son of Mr and Mrs Enaene Dovty Jr and references confinement at home with names Vickie, Rod Warner, and Reber family. The passage is garbled with many misspellings and unclear context, producing no coherent event or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddon
Myla
Tod
Nathan
Dendy
Enaene Dovty Jr
Costes
Vickie Amd
Warner
Reber
Lesethan
B and O Fireman Dies of Heart Attack on Train
George L. Deaner 55 of 400 Schley Ave. was pronounced dead from a heart attack by Dr. E. W. Ditto. A B and O Railroad fireman, he was stricken on a freight train from Hagerstown to Brunswick. He leaves wife Hazel Shumaker Deaner, a son George L. Jr., a daughter Lois, a granddaughter, a brother Ainslee, and a sister Gladys. Interment in Ebenezer cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Deaner
Schley Ave
Washington County
E. W. Ditto
Deaner
B & O Railroad
Hagerstown
Brunswick
Brownsville
George Samuel
Ellen Carter Deaner
Frederick
Hazel Shumaker Deaner
George L., Jr
Sandy Hook
Lois Martin
Ainslee Deaner
Gladys Powell
Taylor
Texas
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Sandy Hook Methodist Church
Fred Thorn
Ebenezer Cemetery
Loudoun Heights
Death notices and obituaries from Boonsboro area
Obituaries list Clarence E. Babbington of Park Hall age 53 dies at Washington County General Hospital after a year and a half illness. Ronald N. Harrison 14 dies after heart surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Mrs Rose Virginia Lindsey 86 dies visiting Vienna Virginia. Catherine M Lohr 87 dies in Frederick nursing home. Surviving relatives, funeral arrangements, and burial details provided for each.
Funeral services set for Mrs Young at St Jares Church
Mrs Dora Young 88 died Wednesday at Springfield State Hospital Sykesville born in Carroll County daughter of the late James and Leader Frank lin widow of Wil liam Young. Survived by two sons Clarence and Walter and two grandchildren. Body at C M Waltz funeral home Winfield with services Saturday 10 30 a m Rev John Park officiating interment Bethel cemetery. Friends may call today 7 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Babbington
Park , Hall
Washington County, General Hospital
Myersville
Charles and
Laura Bidle Babbington
Villian Shank Babbington
Pauline Summers
Boonsboro
Charlotte Lavalle
Greeley
Colo
Calvin Moser
Oscar
Roy
Glenn
Walkersville
Lloyd
Middletown
East Funeral
Harry Angle
Ronald N. Harrison
Noah
Ethel Harrison
Florence
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Lisbon Junior High School
Jennings Chapel Methodist Church
Elwood Harrison
Daisy
Gerald Harrison
Robert Harrison
Mary Duvall
Olin L. Molesworth
Damascus
Jennings Chapel Cemetery
William Lindsey
Rose Virginia Lindsey
Lovettsville
Leith
Vienna
B. Franklin
Mary Francis Leith
St. James United Church of Christ
Frances Lindsey
Lovellsville
James
Pittsburgh
Ella Rubel
Irvin Leith
Aldia
Frank L. Fesperman
Reformed Cemetery
Harry C. Lohr
Catherine M. Lohr
Louie Rentz
Graceham
Thunmernt
Donald Brake
Thorniett
William Young
Dora Young
Westminster
Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
Carroll County
Franklin
Clarence
Walter Young
C.M. Waltz
Winfield
John &. Park
Bethel Methodist Church
New Windsor
Church Guild Meets in Day Circles and Business Group
The Women’s Fellowship and Service Guild of the Church of the Brethren met April 3 with Day Circles at 10:30 a.m. and Business Women at 7:30 p.m. The month’s theme was To Give Self-Respect to Men. Rev. Dr. Merlin E. Garber led the Bible lesson. Reports covered the Montevue County Home party and the Adopt a Friend program. A Rocky Ridge workshop report was given. A prayer fellowship was scheduled for April 9 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Spring Rally will be in Washington on April 25. Tickets for the May Fellowship banquet on May 3 are handled by Mrs. Charlotte McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Fellowship and Service Guild
Church of the Brethren
Merlin E. Garber
Letha Harshman
Mary Beall
Charlotte McKay
Ruby Roderick
Montevue County
Rocky Ridge
Guild
Fellowship of Prayer
Women’s District
Washington
Evangelical and Reformed Church of Christ
Brehaut Reelected By Utilities Group
Raymond C. Brehava president of the Frederick Gas Company was reelected treasurer of the Maryland District of Columbia Utilities Association at the annual Baltimore conference on April 1. Donald J. Bittinger, president of the Washington Gas Light Company, was elected president, succeeding Thayer B. Leese who became a director. Speakers included Dr. Lawrence G. Derthick, E Barrett Prettyman, Albert L. Sklar, and Dr. Noah Langdale Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond C. Brehava
Frederick Gas Company
Maryland District of Columbia Utilities Association
Baltimore
Donald §. Bittinger
Washington Gas Light Company
Washington
Thayer B. Leese
Conowingo Power Company
Elkton
Lawrence G. Derthick
National Education Association
E. Barrett Prettyman
United States Court of Appeals
District of Columbia Circuit
Albert L. Sklar
Maryland Public Service Commission
Noah Langdale Jr
Georgia State College
Funeral rites for William Walden Davis held
Funeral services for William Walden Davis who died at his home on 411 West Patrick Street were conducted Thursday at 11 50 a m at the funeral home on 106 East Church Street. Rev Charles F Trunk Jr officiated with Columbia Lodge 38 A F and A Masons performing magonic rites at the grave. Pallbearers were H Glenn Shine Meredith S Fox Charles R Gearinger Murray F Fox Ralph H Potts and R Donald Gearinger. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Walden Davis
West Patrick Street
East Church Street
Charles F. Trunk Jr
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Columbia Lodge
A. F
A. Masons
Robert E. Dailey Jr
R. Domald Gearinger
Columbia Lodge Avere
H. Glenn Shine
Meredith
Fox
Charles R. Gearinger
Murray F. Fox
Ralph H. Potts
R. Donald Gearinger
Mount Olivet
M. R. Etchison and Son
Ban on open trash burning lifted in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Manager Mason A. Butcher announced the two week old ban on open trash burning in residential areas is lifted. He cited guidance from the County Fire Marshal that recent rains, especially Wednesday, drenched greenery enough to reduce fire hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Mason A. Butcher
Butcher
Polly's Pointers From Polly Cramer Dear Polly Column
Dear Polly offers etiquette and craft tips from 1930s era readers. Advice covers coins cleaning cautions, fabric care, garment handling, and home hacks with playful asides and misread spellings reflecting its era. The column features multiple brief Q A snippets from Mrs. and Girls sections.
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Meme Frese
Russell C. Long
Creagerstown
Wilson Irving Hoffman
Union Bridge
Donald Simpson
Robert K. Kennedy
Hoffman
Neil W. Alexander
South Street
William LeRoy Holt
Thur Most
Holt
Butterfly Lane
Scott
B. English
Herbert J. Robins
George Michael Gunther
Glen Burnie
Gunther
Tfe
Harry J. Frost
Anseph I. Griffith
Third Street
Grifith
Jack JL Forsythe
Elsm
Fredermas
Miexander
George Mbert Gerlig
Hager
WRIBE
Delavanne
Tan Hoger
Rere
News-Post
el Paso
Madeia3
Uerez
Mexico
National League
Dae Ion Seaehittirg Seetstoms
Maury Willis
The
Dadass Ang Deca
Bridgewater Head
William 1
Ryan
Fla
Commies
Republic Steel
M. James United Church of Christ
Tela Smith
Berkley
Purcellville
Lava
Silver Spring
Aubrey Viris
Lawettaville
Granach
Mar
Broan
Levettevile
St. Jares
Grace Zimmerman
Marietta Harsher
Vada Bussard
Janet Shafer
Polly
Polly Cramer
Asm
L. J
Cord
Rey
Dorothy
Sven Wrinkiet
Peter
Cate
Saiki
G. C
Frederich Newsen
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