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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1960
Page
4
Page four of The News reports a Frederick Maryland publication dated August 3 1800. The item lists the newspaper as published daily except Sunday by the Great Southern Printing Manufacturing Co with a subscription rate table and Associated Press notice.
Du Pont Co will modernize and expand its vinyl plant in Seaford Delaware at a cost exceeding nine million dollars. Plant Manager Arthur J McGinty said the project will take about a year to finish and require 500 workers at peak. The upgrade aims to boost production of the 501 nylon carpet fiber.
The U S Census Bureau reports a long term decline in multi family housing since 1957 dropping to under 3 percent. It highlights rising personal income and ownership as indicators of economic health and notes independence as a civic ideal despite families living with in laws.
Among the sick Jesse Lare 67 of Walkersville employed as yard helper at William D Bowers Lumber Company reported in fairly good condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital admitted last Thursday suffering a broken back and amputated left thumb. Also notes that Yellow Springs vs Doubs game replay set for Thursday at 6 36 p m with 14 0 score in prior meeting and manager Tom Geiser comments.
Dr A G Horine is reelected mayor of Brunswick for his third consecutive term. Council members chosen include William Schnauffer J H Moler and L Gardner. A street improvements bond and water system extension pass. Work begins on Frederick Railroad Co connecting link between West Fourth and East Patrick streets with about fifteen men and four scoops at work.
Panama Canal Zone detains 81 people described as foreign agents in a broad cleanup, announced by Secretary of War Stimson. Brunswick area corn crop damaged by Japanese scenes. Frederick County Welfare Board fills vacancies with Rev W C Royal Benjamin B Rosen stock and Mrs Eric Landgren. Assignee sale sells hotel Vindobona northern lots to John V Nicodemus for 1000 dollars. Britain conducts empire wide roundup, arresting prominent Japanese, including Mitsubishi and Mitsui banking interests' London representatives.
A Maryland compulsory Sunday closing measure sees no immediate vote as the Judiciary Committee withholds recommendation until the Supreme Court decides three related cases. Opponents from Jewish groups and Adventists call it unconstitutional and coercive, while Retail Merchants urge action to curb Sunday sale chaos.
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports births from July 29 to July 31 detailing nine families. Names include Joanne Elaine Poole, Randolph Carter Jr., Jeffrey Daniel Lutman, David William Murphy, Dennis James Patrick, Franklin Eugene Tinney, Strawinski Mark Albaugh, Jane Anne Sellers, and Rachel Elizabeth King. Parents listed with residence and mothers' former names.
A federal jury in Miami found that smoking was a proximate cause of Edwin Green's lung cancer but cleared American Tobacco Co. of liability for damages. Green, who died at 49 in 1958 after 30 years as a heavy smoker, sought over a million dollars.
Mountain Theater stages William Inge drama about marriage and bigotry in a summer production. Lalla Rolfe debuts as Cora Flood with Lin Thurmond as Robin Flood. Mozelle Cavalier, Morris Lacey, Elizabeth Benedict and Stuart Moss lead a strong cast. Braddock Heights Community Organization sponsors the performance as a benefit for the community center.
Miss Mary Kathleen Jones was surprised with a Saturday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Mossburg and Miss Jane Jones at the Jones home in October. Guests included Mrs. Gordon White Grace White Paul Crum and many Jones relatives from Frederick Washington Lewistown Poolesville Dickerson Clarkburg Comus and Clarksburg with refreshments served by Mrs. Mary Jones and Mrs. Paul W. Mogall.
The February 1 1956 diagnosis raised questions about smoking hazards. The record shows Green did not smoke again after learning of the cancer diagnosis.
The Young Republicans Club for Thurmont Emmitsburg and nearby towns formed at Thurmont Fire Hall with about 25 charter members. Donald Manahan Sabillasville elected president with Donald Bogler Emmitsburg as vice president and Elizabeth Myers Rocky Ridge as secretary.
County 4-H sign up list names recreation and song leaders from New Market Frederick Urbana Libertytown Thurmont Emmitsburg Walkersville and others. Notable attendees include Alice Stambaugh recreation leader at New Market and district figures such as Jean Messer and Reymond Covey Jr. speakers in Thurmont Urbana Libertytown and Petersville with numerous youth and county officers listed.
Alderman Dailey condemns using city property for a YMCA facility arguing it sets a dangerous precedent and would burden taxpayers. He favors a Civic Center on Reserve property to serve all residents and reduce future school gym costs and YMCA rental needs.
Mr and Mrs Melvin R Haugh of RFD 1 Adamstown welcome daughter Melanie Ann born Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The Haughs also parent to five year old twins Brenda Lee and Linda Jean. Mrs Haugh is Betty Cecil of West Seventh Street. Mr and Mrs James Welsh Jr of Woodfield welcome their second child a son born July 21 Tommy Edward weighing 3 pounds 11 ounces. Mrs Welsh is Emilie Geisbert of Laytonsville. Linford Best and family of Brownsville Heights and Anna Kennedy of Sherman Avenue return from vacationing in Niagara Falls Lake Placid and Lake George. Wilmer Lee Guyton and David Moser of near Burkittsville at Camp Pene Thurmont this week. Roger Rothenhoefer Sr and family hosted weekend guests Dave Hoffman, Wahneta Day Annie Blessing Jack Blessing of Harrisburg PA. Mary A Frye of Point of Rocks hosted visitors Tiny Dillow Tana and T W Dillow Sr Danny Andy Dale Dillow and Spanky of Milton West Virginia. Grace Ambough Benny Ambough and children of Purcellville VA, Ruby Shores Elaine Becket of Point of Rocks, Leona Berry and Leola Fisher of Cambridge visit Buckeystown patient Robert M Ranneberger at Vindobona Convalescent Home Braddock Heights turns 83 on Thursday. Oscar O Hara of Bartonsville to observe birthday Friday. Rev and Mrs Walter Mehrling Adamstown attend seventh annual spiritual conference of United Church of Christ at Cedar Crest College Allentown PA. Oscar Carmack Denver Colorado and Agnes Hanses Whittier California visit C Vincent Biser Grand Place and friends in the city.
James Joseph Kelly 82 of Emmitsburg died at Warner Hospital Tuesday evening. He was a retired Pennsylvania Railroad employee and member of St. Joseph's Church and local orders. Survived by his widow and nephew. funeral Saturday with solemn high mass at St. Joseph's Church. Also noted are obituaries for Stella M. Minnick and J Richard Russell with service details and burial plans.
Funeral services for Robert Main two years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Main will be Friday at 2 PM from the funeral home 10 East Church street with prayers at the same time interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery The boy was killed Tuesday when a farm vehicle ran over him Surviving are his parents two brothers paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents.
Taneytown residents visit relatives in Annandale Virginia and Maryland while church groups plan meetings and picnics. Listed are guests from Miami and Landenberg visiting in Taneytown area. 4 H and church events discussed, including a Grace United Church of Christ program on Responsibility and Trinity Lutheran Church Women picnic plans.
A surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Paul was hosted at the home of her brother and sister near Frederick. Refreshments included a three tier birthday cake. Guests listed include the Angleberger, Crampton, Lapole, Hames, and Myeriy families among many others.
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