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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
4
The six month period shows a $512 billion annual output, up $7 billion, and personal income at $409 billion, up $9.5 billion from last year. Unemployment remains around 7 percent as capacity usage stays low, with boosted transfer payments driving most income gains. Unemployment stands at 6.6 million and total employment around 68.7 million.
A Texas federal court ordered the International Union of Operating Engineers to pay 28 men 1.2 million for ordering refinery shutdowns during a strike. In Delaware County Pennsylvania a judge fined the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union 50,000 for contempt of a temporary restraining order against refinery picketing.
A citizen letters page urges readers to write to Congress in support of President Kennedy's foreign aid bill. The writer warns of public apathy and argues the United States must lead in aiding underdeveloped nations to raise their economic security and determine political commitments without delay.
Mrs. Jack C Davis urges Congressman Mathias and Senators Beall and Butler to vote in favor of a foreign aid bill with long term loans repayable in dollars. The letter, dated July 30 1961, from the League of Women Voters of Frederick County at 302 Valley Street, argues altruism serves self interest by preventing global economic and political collapse.
A reader praises the Olson brothers Rick and Nils Frederickton and their planned California journey by bicycle. The letter hopes for photographic records and predicts the trip will boost self confidence and offer rewards through travel experiences and new friendships. The writer wishes them luck.
An evening of sacred vocal and instrumental music at Bush Creek Church of the Brethren Monrovia on Sunday at 7 30 p m features guest soloists Clyde M Bohn Jr William Purdum Loretta Young Warren Dorsey and others. The Bush Creek Adult Choir directed by Mrs Edward Hallock accompanies and leads worship with hymns prayers and an Ave Maria postlude. A fellowship hour follows.
Mr S T Hickman of Frederick and Montgomery Counties celebrated his ninetieth birthday at his son's home. John E Hickman of Lakeland Florida. Mrs John R Molesworth returned after a two week vacation at Wildwood Crest New York. Mrs Margaret D Miller Mrs Catherine D Reed and Mr and Mrs Ralph E Baker returned home after touring Virginia by car. Mrs Miller Reed and Baker are daughters of Mr I M Dutrow near Frederick. Mr and Mrs David Neal Quattro Wisner Street announce the birth of a son Michael Kim Quattro July 25 at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Hospital report Donald E Shindledecker Cascade admitted to Waynesboro Hospital Joseph H Coleman Sabillasville discharged. Admitted to Gettys burg Hospital were Mrs John Stambaugh Taneytown Ronald Lind Thurmont Mrs George Knox Taneytown George Clay Taneytown Francis R Myers Emmitsburg. Mrs Leonard Martin and infant son Greenmount discharged from hospital.
Excerpt notes injuries from an emery wheel explosion at Economy Silo Works and reports on road oiling in the county, a bees nest sighting on East Patrick street, contracts for heating at local churches, and preparations for a Sunday School addition. Also mentions boiler delivery for Frederick railroad, a gubernatorial candidate, church staff changes, fishing trip results, Maryland Children's Aid Society meeting and officers, and the Braddock Heights Reformed reunion with Rev. Snyder’s address.
Directos and employes of the First National Bank Mt Airy hosted a party for Charles D Walker on his 83rd birthday. Senator Radcliffe assured continued sewer work in Thurmont. Nazi divisions reported slaughtered. BBC labeled Ribbentrop a crook. State Department criticized Indo China concessions to Japan by Vichy. 29th Infantry Division to begin two months of maneuvers in NC and SC near Wadesboro. Mrs Lucinda Martha Jane tz died at 96 near New Market. Roosevelt embargoed aviation fuel and oil exports to Japan and limited other petroleum shipments. Focal grain prices: Wheat 3.68, Corn 6.25, Barley 0.0.
Washington analyst James Marlow reviews three years of East West diplomacy over Berlin. He notes repeated deadlock with no new ideas, a stalled 1960 summit, and Khrushchev's flip after the U2 incident. He predicts renewed talks with little change in outcome.
A tour bus carrying 30 women and 5 men from the United States collided with a trailer truck near Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Officials and survivors reported the crash, with a temporary morgue set up in a Hergiswil gym as authorities investigated. The group, organized by Gateway Holiday Tours, paid about $1,027 each and traveled through several European countries before the fatal accident.
The George H. Cramer reunion took place Sunday at Mr and Mrs Francis Lindsey home Lovettsville with a basket dinner and supper. Attendees include Dr and Mrs Leatherman Hummels town Pa Mr and Mrs Thomas Cramer Walkersville and many others from Frederick Walkersville Arlington Washington Wayne and Lovettsville. The gathering featured a warm social atmosphere and family fellowship.
Robert J. Rogers was convicted of drunken driving after a chase on U S 40 west of Frederick. A Breathalyzer reading of 16 supported by officers testimony led to a $150 fine and conviction in a case where the judge endorsed the 18 reading as meeting the burden of proof.
Jimmy Brown son of Mr and Mrs T C Brown of AFD 3 Jefferson attended a four week High School Speech Institute course in July at West Virginia cas sponsored by University Speech Department. He majored in Forensics and minored in Theatre and joined a radio discussion group ext mpore speaking contest and stage and lighting crews. He will be a freshman at West Frederick High School in the fall.
A stage adaptation of Uncle Tom's Cabin is expected to be a major hit at the Peiping theater scene, according to the New China News Agency.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Florentine Lydia Barber of Hagerstown aged 94 widow of Chief Thomas H. Barber and Mrs. Elizabeth Buser 74 of Woodsboro, plus Howard O Flook Sr. 52, Harriett C. Holter 82, and George Edward Slaybaugh 63 of Taneytown. Surviving spouses, children, and multiple grandchildren listed. Services at G. C. Barton Funeral Home Walkersville, Boonshoro Cemetery, and St Paul Lutheran Church with calls and funeral details provided.
Graveside services for Mrs Katherine L Chamberlain of New York who died Tuesday were conducted at Mount Olivet Cemetery Wednesday at 11 am Rev Arnold Ross presiding Pallbearers included Frank Cramer Charles Breighner George Zimmerman Carlton Cook Harvey Houck and George Fhicking Barton Funeral director G F Barton assisted
The Frederick Chapter Order of DeMolay hosts its 13th Booster Weekend starting Friday evening and ending Sunday. Activities include a Friday swimming party at Braddock Heights pool with a 6 30 to 9 30 schedule followed by a wiener roast, a Saturday 6 30 p.m. dinner dance with the Esquires band, Sunday church services at Evangelical Reformed Church led by Rev. Paul Altushe, sermons by George Cramer, readings by Fred Lodge and Willam Harrod, a family picnic at Hood College at 3 p.m., and outdoor games.
Town Marshal Joe Neely detained three individuals on suspicion of stealing gasoline. He seized their equipment including a four foot section of garden hose, which had been cut from the hose on his own lawn, revealing where they obtained the hose.
Among the sick Mr. Oscar Nusz on Jefferson street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday and underwent surgery Wednesday. His condition is satisfactory Mrs. Jesse Hoover on 241 West Patrick street was admitted for general treatment yesterday afternoon. Mrs Guy P. Burdette entered July 31 to undergo surgery. Mrs Patrice A. Doll is recuperating satisfactorily from a broken toe and sprained wrist. Mr. Roy T. Perrell has entered for observation.
A compact puzzle item listing many cryptic style clues with mixed definitions. Includes references to fishing gear, boats, reputations, land forms, and aquatic terms, with partial answers and cross references for solvers.
Miss LuWana E Welch daughter of Mrs Belva Welch Thurmont and Frank Welch of Waynesboro Pa wed Thomas Vincent Kolb son of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Kolb Thurmont in a quiet seven oclock ceremony at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church Rev James Hobbs officiated in the presence of immediate families The bride wore blue nylon with lace top and full ballerina skirt Attendants were Marie Kolb and Lawrence Kolb The bride attended Thurmont High School and the groom attended school in Emmitsburg They will live with the bride's mother and the groom works for W F Wilson and Co
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