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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1964

Page

4

Paint and Powder Club benefits Frederick Hospital at City Opera House

Memorable charity show by Baltimore's Paint and Powder Club attracted crowds and cleared about $500 for Frederick City Hospital. Yale freshman captaincy named for Harry LeGore, former Mercersburg athlete. Frederick Baseball Club well positioned as Frederick County Agricultural Society grounds nearly secured. County Commissioners weigh School Board plan to cut high schools or institute tuition fees.

Paint and Powder Club Baltimore City Opera House Frederick City Hospital Harry Legore Mercersburg Yale Young LeGore J.W. LeGore LeGore Frederick County Agricultural Society Frederick

William T. Delaplaine, Frederick News Leader, Dies

William T. Delaplaine longtime president and manager of The News and Post and son of the founder died after a half century of service. He helped modernize the plant and expand local news coverage while fostering community involvement and a personal touch in the Frederick papers.

William T. Delaplaine The News Mr. Will News and Post Chesapeake Association Associated Press Maryland the News Robert E. Delaplaine Will Post Frederick

Ladies Auxiliary of Woodsboro Seeks Banquet Plans

The Woodsboro Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire hall on April 38 at 8 p.m. with 16 members present. They announced a Spring Conference and Banquet date later and set May 3 at 7 p.m. for the Ladies Banquet. Delegates for the June Ocean City convention were named: Mrs. Lease, Mrs. Crum, Mrs. Rippeon, and Mrs. Catshall. An invitation was extended to the Glen W. Eyler Post No. 282 American Legion parade May 24 at 1 p.m. Reservations for the banquet are due April 27 with Mrs. Hammond.

Woodsboro Fire Company Clara Rippeon Virginia Hammond Ocean City Garnetta Lease Mib Crum Cora Catshall Glen W. Eyler Post No. 282 The American Legion Crum Maryland Rippeon Mary Alice Gladhill Kathryn Drenning Martha Douglas

Frederick Citys Air Port site recommended east of fair ground

Advisory committee reports to Mayor Gittinger that the new airport should be built east of the Frederick Fair Ground along the Mondcay River. April showers bring slight rain as the month totals rise to about 2.25 inches with a 33 degree low. Allied air action exceeds 5 000 warplanes tied to a major D Day buildup, dropping 7 000 tons on Hitler territory in 24 hours. Wartime food rationing may expand to bread grain eggs vegetables and fruits per a Maryland Virginia milk producers official.

Frederick Hugh V. Gittinger Frederick Fair Ground Mondcacy D-Day Hitler Europe B.B. Derrick Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers’ Association

Young Reelected Bank Head at Frederick Savings and Trust

Meredith S. Young was reelected president of the Frederick town Savings and Trust Company board. New officers include R. Monroe Feaga and Robert E. Gearing er as vice presidents, with many staff appointments listed such as M. Margaret Gardner as secretary treasurer and C. Monroe Keeney as assistant treasurer, reflecting a wide slate of bank officers and clerical positions.

Meredith S. Young Fredericktown Savings and Trust Company Mr. Young R. Monroe Feaga Robert E. Gearinger Davdd Aldridge M. Margaret Gardner C. Monroe Keeney Helen B. Young Virginia C. Derr Teller Barbara F. Cramer Doris A. Slaughter C. Larry Clemson Chase C. Gove Shirley ¥ F. Schwarts Charles M. Lenhart R. Edward Zimmerman Jr Loretta C. Crackley W. Eugene Ricketts Carol Ann Ifert Helen A. Davis Carolyn 8. Foley Mary Elizabeth Topper

Local Hospital Notes Include Several Area Patients

Among the sick Miss Denise Biddinger ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Biddinger Samsville was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Friday for observation. She is a student at Urbana Elementary School. Mrs Eva Burriss has returned to her home near Dickerson after being a patient at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda. Mrs Burriss was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack recently. She is formerly a resident of Frederick. Mrs Dorsey Lewis Monrovia is a patient at Montgomery General Hospital in Olney.

Denise Biddinger Ray Biddinger Samsville Frederick Memorial Hospital Urbana Eva Burriss Dickerson Suburban Hospital Bethesda Burriss Frederick Dorsey Lewis Monrovia Montgomery General Hospital Olney

Local Refreshments Served by Volunteer Helpers

A fragment notes colors followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Crum, Mrs. Lillian Bair and another helper. The brief item hints at a community event with these volunteers arranging the reception.

Crum Lillian Bair Ase

Travel Club hears on Angkor temples and Angkor Wat

Mrs. Bailey Johnson spoke to Frederick Travel Club at the YMCA on April 8 describing Cambodia Laos and Angkor. Slides showed the vast temples and Angkor Wat with warriors gods and depictions of Hindu underworld.

Bailey Johnson Travel Club of Frederick YMCA Lois Swaney Johnson Cambodia Laos Angkor Henri Mouhot Angkor Wat Canterbury

Funeral Services For Several Local Residents

Funeral services were held for Charles A. Dorsey at Simpson Methodist Church New Market with Rev Floyd Lyles and Sister Geraldine Davis officiating. Pallbearers were Rudell Thomas Frank Peach Norman Peach Earl Davis John Forsett and Walter Peach. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Falconer Funeral Home in charge. Also observed were services for William B Koontz in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Taneytown with Rev Joseph Kenney officiating and pallbearers Samuel Unger John Wolfe Norman Lawrence and Wilbur Lawrence. C Fuss and Son Funeral Home Taneytown handled arrangements. Lauretta Jarboe Posey widow of Fabian Posey received funeral rites in Baltimore with a 9:30 am prayer service then a 10 am Mass at St John Catholic Church. Pallbearers included Charles J Victor Robert W and Mark J Golibart Thomas Rohrback and Dr Warren P Iverson. Interment at Mt Olivet Cemetery. M R Etchison and Son Funeral Directors. Smithsonian Institution displays a 180 ton steam locomotive and tender in the new Museum of History and Technology in Washington with a hall built around them.

Charles A. Dorsey Frederick Memorial Hospital Simpson Methodist Church New Market Floyd Lyles Geraldine Davis Rudell Thomas Frank Peach Norman Peach Earl Davis John Forsett Walter Peach Falconer Funeral Home William B. Koontz Southern Pines N. C Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Taneytown Joseph Kenney Samuel Unger John Wolfe Norman Lawrence Wilbur Lawrence Fuss and Son Funeral Home Lauretta Jarboe Posey Fabian Posey Baltimore East Church Street St. John’s Catholic Church James M. Hogan Charles and J. Victor Robert W Mark J. Golibart Thomas Rohrback Warren P. Iverson Mt. Olivet Cemetery M. R. Etchison and Son Smithsonian Institution New Museum of History and Technology Washington

Orchestra Concert Shines Amid Low Frederickton Attendance

The Frederick orchestra delivered one of its best performances last night under Charles Warner with Allen Bonde debuting as a skilled young pianist. Bach and Haydn opened a refined program, Bela Bartok’s Roumanian songs added contrast, while limited attendance muted impact despite strong sound. Contributions to the Frederick Orchestra fund were urged.

Charles Warner John F. Kennedy Cultural Center Frederick Calvin J. Wacker

Death notices list Ambrose Blair Flanary and Gernand

Clarence R Ambrose 70 a retired farmer near Taneytown died Saturday at his home after a period under doctor's care. Surviving are wife Grace I Brown Ambrose and children John P Ira R Earl Wesley E Mrs Mary Edwards and ten grandchildren. Services Tuesday 1 30 p m at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont with Rev Harry Krone. Interment United Brethren cemetery Thurmont. Georgia Blair 63 Winfield died Sunday at Frederick Memorial Hospital born in Baltimore County survived by husband Edward L and children and many relatives. Requiem mass Wednesday 9 30 a m at St Peters Libe rtyown. interment Woodlawn Cemetery. James M Flanary 83 Mt Airy died at home. survived by wife Mary K and many children and grandchildren. Body at Waltz Funeral Home Winfield with services Wednesday 2 p m Rev Irvin Martin. Interment Mt Pleasant Cemetery Gamber. Albert S Gernand 67 Crow's Nest Thurmont died this morning after illness. World War I veteran. survived by Celeste Webber Gernand and two sons and three grandchildren. Graveside Arlington National Cemetery at family convenience. John D Kemp Libertytown died Friday night at Frederick Memorial Hospital age 80. Survived by children William Victor Samuel Donald Paul and siblings and many grandchildren. Body at Waltz Funeral Home Winfield with services Tuesday 2 p m Rev Mattrice Straws-

Arence R. Ambrose Clarence R. Ambrose Taney Lantz John C Amanda M. Smith Ambrose United Brethren Church Deerfield Grace I. Brown Ambrose John P Cascade Ira R Gettysburg Earl Rocky Edward L. Blair Georgia E. Blair Winfield Frederick Memorial Hospital Baltimore County Edwin Annie Blucher Edward L Francis Frank A. Bennett Damascus Samuel Teltzer Finksburg Herbert Baker Hallwood Virginia John James M. Flanary James Monroe Flanary RFD Mt. Airy Unionville Lee County Elizabeth Flan Mary K Monrovia Bradley Curtis Gaithersburg Clay Reistertown Doyle Frederick Marshall Adamstown Vick Pearson Sneedsville Tennessee Birdie L. Thorpe Waltz Irvin Martin Mt. Pleasant Beeteebery Gamber Albert S. Gernand Albert Stocksdale Gernand Crow’s Nest Thurmont Graceham Joseph C Florence Stocksdale Gernand Mercersburg Academy 315Th Aero Squadron England United States Park Service Thurmont Methodist Celeste Webber Gernand J. Dawson Ahalt Baltimore Arthur Gernand John F. Kennedy Memorial Library Harvard University Cambridge Mass John D. Kemp Libertytown Frederick County George Kemp Clara V. Kemp William Liberty Peers Victor K Hyattsville Samuel K Muirkirk Donald W Camp Springs Paul C Boyds Harry B Maryland Bessie Kemp Charles Sykesville Cleveland Florida Minnie Barnes Clara Beach Washington Waltz Funeral Home Mattrice Straws Robert B. Lindsay Robert Boyd Lindsay Maugans Ville Fairney-Reedy Mr. Lindsay Welsh Run John A Mary Ellen (Shrader) Lindsay Church of the Brethren Sarah A. Wesker Lloyd E. Hammel Linthicum Heights Irvin D. Lindsay Hagerstown Samuel D. Lindsay Jackson Broadfording DeWitt H. Miller E. Russel Beahm A. K. Coffman David H. Roelkey Helen Roelkey Knoxville Oliver Augusta Hixon Hightman Lutheran Church Burkittsville Lillian Harwood Broad Run Nina Filler Rohrersville Helen Ryan Mary Simpson Lovettsville Knnoxville Robert Brownsville Alert Warren Gladhill Funeral Home Middletown John Barnes Mt. Olivet Cemetery Crawford F. Wade Buck Lodge Mathild Dedrick Richard F. Wade Gail W. de Beck Finley V. Wade Hilton Funeral Home Barnesville St. Mary’s Catholic Church Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville Craig A. Zecher W. Austin Martha Miller Zecher St. Paul’s Luthern Church Paul Zecher Oscar Miller George Zecher Bessie Fink Gladhill Union Cemetery

Publisher Delaplaine Dies Sudden In Frederick News History

Obituary outlines the life of publisher and Kiwanis leader in Frederick Maryland Delaplaine. He helped grow Quynni Orchards and boost farming, dairying, and livestock efforts while guiding The News and The Post through consolidation and modernizing plant facilities. He served on local boards and fostered agricultural progress.

Frederick Maryland Quynni Orchards Delaplaine Frederick County The Post News the Post Messrs. Delaplaine North Market Street Court Street

Milk Production Increase Reported in Maryland March output up two percent

Maryland totaled 133 million pounds of milk in March, two percent above March 1963. Production per cow averaged 635 pounds, 20 pounds higher than a year ago. Dairymen received an average price of 4.80 dollars per hundredweight, 15 cents below February but 25 cents higher than March 1963.

College Park Maryland Maryland-Delaware

Correspondents Honor Governor Tawes

The Maryland Legislative Correspon dents Association voted a special citation to Gov. Tawes for extraordinary executive leadership during the regular session and the subsequent special session of the Maryland General Assembly this year. The vote occurred at a meeting held this past weekend.

Annapolis Maryland Legislative Correspondents Association Gov. Tawes Maryland General Assembly

Huntington Mother of the Year Named in Virginia Selection

Mrs. Mary Ferrick Kiessling a 63 year old Huntington mother of 11 children has been picked as New Virginia s Mother of the year in an AP report from Huntington West Virginia.

Huntington W. Va Mary Ferrick Kiessling New Virginia

Publisher Died at 67 Former Mc Graw-Hill Executive

Joseph A. Gerardi 67 a former executive vice president of Mc Graw Hill Inc book and magazine publishers died Saturday. He had been made a Knight of Malta by Pope Pius XII.

Duck stuffing idea with orange rice and aromatics

A stuffing option for duck uses rice cooked in water and orange juice, evaporated in cooking. Butter or margarine, grated orange rind plus finely diced celery and onion add aroma and texture to the ric.

Ben Hecht Dies at 70 in New York AP Report

Obituary notes Ben Hecht a prolific writer of novels plays and films who died Saturday in New York Hecht born in New York began writing for the Chicago Journal in 1910 and by age 65 had produced 65 movies 20 plays and 250 short stories.

Ben Hecht New York Chicago Journal

Nuclear Ships Form Single All Atomic Task Group

For the first time the U S Navy plans to unite all its nuclear powered surface ships into one barrier task group. The Long Beach Bainbridge and Enterprise will operate together in the Mediterranean with the 6th Fleet, a combined cost near 1 billion dollars.

Fred 8. Hoffman Washington U.S Navy Associated Press Long Beach Bainbridge Mediterranean U.S. 6Th Fleet Pacific Indian Ocean Portsmouth Charleston Enterprise Truxtun

Birthdays and military notes from local residents

Mrs. Mollie Leather of Buck eystown observes her birthday Tuesday. Elizabeth Smoot and Medora Jones return to Brad dock Heights after a vacation in Orlando. Private James Chester Simmons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simmons of Dillavhrue, earns Expert Rifleman with the M-14 in a 55-man platoon. He serves in the 558th Signal Company, U.S. Army Reserve, in basic training at Fort Gordon Georgia. Address listed as Pvt James C Simmons ER 13 797 218 Company A 6th Training Battalion 2nd Training Regiment U.S. Army Training Center Fort Gordon Ga. Richard Brown of Sjamsville celebrated his birthday with an inside lawn party. Lt and Mrs Patrick M Schnauffer Jr of Brunswick Maine welcome their second child and first daughter Margaret Woods. Mrs Schnauffer is JoAnne Schroeder, daughter of Mr and Mrs George T Schroeder Jr. Schroeder visits. Lt Schnauffer is the son of Judge and Mrs Patrick M Schnauffer.

Mollie Leather Buck‘eystown Elizabeth Smoot Medora Jones Braddock Heights Orlando Fla James Chester Simmons James N. Simmons Dillaverhue Simmons Signal Company U.S. Army Reserve James C. Simmons 2Nd U.S. Army Training Center Fort Gordon Richard Brown Sjamsville Patrick M. Schnauffer Jr Brunswick Maine Margaret Woods Schnauffer JoAnne Schroeder George T. Schroeder Jr Schroeder Lt. Schnauffer Patrick M. Schnauffer

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