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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1964
Page
4
A Senate subcommittee report argues full employment targets 3 percent jobless by 1968, contrasting a proposed $5 billion yearly public works program with a policy of education and training. It warns relief jobs are temporary and do not train workers for permanent, expanding industries or create new markets.
The Republican Citizens Committee notes two farm segments in the economy. Commercial farms are 40 percent of farms but 90 percent of sales while 60 percent of farms sell 10 percent of products. Net farm income barely rose from 11.5 to 11.6 billion dollars from 1963 to 1964. The council favors consolidating marginal farms and guiding nonviable farmers to other opportunities with training and aids to reduce outlays.
Fifty Years Ago items note patriotism waning amid US Mexico tensions though no Stars and Stripes display matches Spanish American War era. George A. Burek connects West South street water main near Center street completing the job around 11 pm. Frederick fire department gains improved engine hall and new parts, claiming top state gear outside Baltimore. Thurmont National Bank surrenders charter to become a state bank. Coal derailment near Loy's Station disrupts track. cross ties require replacement.
Frederick plans a Boys and Girls Week parade with a movable sound system to amplify bands along the march route. War Price and Rationing Board will issue sugar purchase certificates for home canning starting May 1. Printing of 30,000 primary ballots nearly complete with 16,250 Democratic and 13,750 Republican ballots set. Allied air power bombs German air fields in France for the 11th straight day of the offensive.
Selection of Dr James A Sensenbaugh as the new State Superintendent of Schools is gratifying to many in his native Frederick county where he has been Superintendent since 1956. Long recognized here as an outstanding educator and administrator we are happy his qualifications will inure to the benefit of all Maryland. He was born in Wolfsville Frederick County on July 13 1909 and rose from local schools to Columbia University where he earned a doctorate in education in 1951.
In a bridge hand West, South, East, and dummy each held steady cards. South ruffs the opening, plays clubs and spades to force discards, and via missteps East piles up honors while West contemplates the queen of hearts, then South runs trumps to win. East errs, but West could have saved partner by returning the nine of diamonds after the ace of hearts.
The Braddock Heights Optimist Club hosts a benefit card party Monday at 8 p.m. in Hotel Frederick to support youth work. Gordon Taylor is president. Donald Stitely chairs. co chairs include Mrs. Frank Beachley and Mrs. Richard Miller. Proceeds fund Boy Scout Troop 278 Cub Pack 278 Camp Baker improvements and youth programs.
Mrs. Hilda Snoots of East Sixth Street is at Frederick Memorial Hospital for a serious operation. Mrs. Marian Stull of Lewistown entered Washington Sanitarium in Takoma Park for eye surgery with a satisfactory report. Mr. Marion Hoffman of Adamstown is at Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. Mr. Guy B. Stull of Thurmont, a member of the Frederick County Appeals Board, was discharged and returned home.
Kenneth L. Taylor promoted to airman third class at Keesler Technical Training Center Mississippi. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James E Taylor of Harper s Ferry West Virginia and a Harpers Ferry High School graduate who attended Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia.
Major Emory D. Hush of Maryland Wing Civil Air Patrol Group Four and the Frederick Composite Squadron were among 86 Maryland CAP members receiving awards in ceremonies April 20 at Maryland Wing Headquarters in Baltimore. Major Hush earned the Meritorious Service Award for his role in the B 52 search mission. Colonel William M. Patterson presided. The event marked Maryland Wing’s largest awards presentation.
Mrs Quebn Holmes, chairwoman of the dinner, reports a profit of more than 100 dollars. Alma Callas has returned from hospital improved. Alma Lease remains hospitalized for observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. A Life Membership Pin of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon is presented to Past President Mrs Audrey Pressler. Birthday wishes to Mrs Kitty Michael, Mrs Isa belle Kefauver, and Mrs Rosalie Bennett. A "Tour of Europe" slide program by Mrs Audrey Pressler to be shown at the May 19 meeting.
Araby W S C 8 met April 13 at the social hall with Mrs. Dorothy Ausherman as hostess. Mrs. Jean Whipp presided and scripture was read. Mrs. Doris Lines led the program explaining W S C S rules. Mrs. May Lenhart reported on the April zone meeting. A chicken and ham supper is set for May 2 at the church parish hall. Sixteen members attended. the pig donated by Mrs. Patsy Bowers was won by Mrs. Whipp. Next month the club will hold its annual birthday party at the Dan Dee Restaurant on May 7. Refreshments were served and the meeting closed with benediction.
Lt. Col. and Mrs. Edward C. Wood of Germany receive congratulations on the birth of their son Daniel Joseph on April 23. The mother Dorothy Farnsworth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Farnsworth of this city. Garland Guyton of Burkittsville traveled to Hagerstown to hear his son Garland S. Guyton Jr. sing in the Juniata College Touring Choir. Mrs. Edward B. Jones Jr. of South Jefferson Street has a birthday today.
Notices report the deaths of John E Harbaugh 55 of New Midway and Melvin L Shank 62 of Catonsville. Harbaugh worked for Everedy Company and leaves a wife and relatives. Shank, a WWII veteran and Federal Reserve Bank police officer, left a wife, mother, stepchildren, and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements and calling hours are listed for Barton and Mac Nab funeral homes, with interments in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens and Howard Chapel Cemetery respectively.
Funeral services for Raymond W Kaufman who died on Tuesday were held Friday at 2 p m at the G C Barton Funeral Home Walkersville with Rev David L Blackwelder officiating. Pallbearers named and interment followed in Glade cemetery Walkersville.
Kachin rebel guerrillas suffered 33 dead in fierce clashes with government troops at Burma's northern tip. Delayed reports reaching Rangoon said the fighting raged on Friday, highlighting the ongoing insurgency in the region.
The conference favors the core curriculum as a means to foster individual thinking in students preparing for a rapidly changing future. Dr Bossing cites a Connecticut survey showing 58 percent of workers hold jobs that did not exist 50 years ago and notes 95 percent of drugs used by physicians today were undiscovered when they began practice. A panel on personalized instruction and creative thinking featured moderator Katherine Grimes and members Morrell Clute James Gholson Gordon Vars Kermit Cook. Additional speakers included Robert Fleming Earl Hawkins and Jack Blackburn.
The event features Mrs Morton Orlando Ridout and Wolf Von Eckhart urging historical preservation in Frederick. A walking downtown tour guided by Benjamin B. Rosenstock follows, plus carrier service news and Allegheny Airlines route continuation recommended by a CAB examiner.
The article lists campaign group leaders across districts with names for precinct chairmen and district chairs. Key figures include Emmett R. Bowlus and Elbert Grossnickle, along with numerous vice chairmen and district coordinators such as Edward Trail Helfenstein, Joseph E. Biser, and Roy C. Gladhill.
A Junior Woman's Club panel at Steiner House Monday at 8 p.m. will discuss Special Services for the Exceptional Child. Moderated by Herman Hauver, participants include Dr Frances Clarke and several Frederick County Board of Education staffers.
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