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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1963
Page
2
Fragmentary text from The News of Prince Frederick Maryland shows imperfect masthead wording, 2e North Court address, subscription prices in advance for one month and one year, and notices alluding to local notices and second class mail matter.
In Be rn era reports, Khrushchev discusses border escapes and the Berlin Wall. Descriptions recount a run under a barrier gate, border cards fleeing to the U S Army, and a couple gunned by border guards. The piece reflects on who built the wall and who it keeps in or out, noting the paradox of escape.
Urban readers imagine a refined farm holiday to enjoy week long stays on prosperous farms without chores or pay. The piece envisions teaching children farm identity from Jersey to Holstein and Berkshire to Rhode Island Red, and notes parents could save to buy a farm while city life mourns the distance.
Mr Aunt Mee Howard Cole of Seung Place greeting congratulations on the birth of a baby girl. The child, Me lvo Sue, was born Monday night at Walter Read Hospital in Washington. Mrs Cole's family indicates Peggy Hershberger of this city is the godmother.
Ragp eninds abnut the city and local Civil War recollections fill this August 6 1862 era note. The Francis Scott Key monument at Mt Olivet cemetery lowered to half mast honors Dr S Maynard. Union Manufacturing to install fire escapes per State Fire Marshal. Blue Mountain House near Pen Mar destroyed by fire, spreading rapidly and forcing 150 guests to flee. Losses include $10 000 to $15 000 in jewelry and clothing.
Twenty years ago the News Post reported British Eighth Army movements near Mr Enham with observers noting activity and small delays around the northwest sector. Heavy showers across Frederick County eased a long drought, delivering about a third of an inch of rain since late June. Gasoline ration relief for motorists was debated as OPA rules limited travel. Attorney Edwin’s draft status was noted as the armed forces awaited next steps in the war effort.
The event outline lists speakers Reverend Harry Wound and Reverend Paul Sewart under director Patricia Watkins. Programs will feature featured music by The Singing Sheep and the event runs 1:00 pm. Additional remarks include names Tanea Speviad and Mes.
An Agriculture Department report warns of a rising broiler hatching egg supply and potential late year price drops. It cites a 10 percent rise in layers producing hatching eggs by November and urges reducing new layers, diverting pullet chicks to slaughter, or delaying capacity expansion to avoid prolonged low broiler prices into 1964 amid reduced exports to Europe.
Funeral services were held for Wilbur H Hill of Knoxville who died Friday in Charles Town General Hospital with interment at Knoxville Cemetery. Pallbearers included Eugene Walker and George Snoots among others. Harry L Moccar of Thurmont died Friday. services were at Edgewood Church of God with pallbearers including the deceased’s grandsons. Interment was in Rocky Spring Cemetery. Dr Frank D Worthington retired Frederick surgeon died Saturday. services were at the Feete Funeral Home with multiple family pallbearers and honors from local medical figures.
About ten people attended a memorial service at Har Bitch United Church of Christ in Rosenberger. The historian Rosenberger spoke on Dr Harbaugh Nesborg life, noting his roles as editor of The Guardian and a Pennsylvania poet. The ceremony marked the church’s 118th anniversary with a review of Nesborg’s works and ties to the community. The rivers report notes poor visibility at Point of Rocks.
NEA Washington correspondent reports Farm Bureau president Charles Shuman urges Congress to pass an interim wheat, feed grain and cotton bill this year. He criticizes no secretary of agriculture, supports trimming production to steady prices, and warns defeat of reforms could keep farm income near current levels. The plan faces Senate and House hurdles with McGovern cotton and Haruki De Cooley wheat bills opposed.
AP analysis outlines Haiti's dictator Francois Duvalier facing armed exiles, internal purge, and U.S. political strain as his regime clings to power. It notes the Ton Ton Macoutes militia, army distrust, and the 1957 election question while detailing U.S. withdrawal events and Haiti's collapsing finances and tourism.
John LaMotte Shaw Sr. longtime Frederick County Agricultural Society president and prominent citizen died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after months of illness. Born March 18 1893 in Frederick he served WWII in the 313th Infantry and later held multiple public roles. Survived by wife Mary R. Witter Shaw son John L. Shaw Jr daughter Mrs George A Herms two brothers and two grandchildren. Funeral set at Evangelical Lutheran Church Mt Olivet Cemetery interment arranged by M R Etchison and Son.
The term top soil encompasses all dead organic matter at any stage of decomposition but excludes living material present within it.
The island’s troubled past features dictatorial rule and brief interludes of control by foreign powers. By 1915 President Wilson sent Marines to occupy Haiti, with aims including halting German bases. Marines left in 1934 under Roosevelt, while Americans practiced racial discrimination and elitism against Haitians.
Death notices for Mrs. Grace B. Haugh Baldwin of Wrightsville Pa widow of William H Baldwin died Sunday at Abington Memorial Hospital after a heart attack while visiting her son William H Baldwin Jr Hatboro Born near Taneytown she was treasurer of the Dorcas Sunday School class and member of Trinity Lutheran church Surviving include son a daughter Mrs Joseph Weisser Wrightsville three grandchildren and two brothers Funeral services are planned Wednesday at 2 pm at Wrightsville with interment in Fairview Cemetery Also noted is the death of Mrs Lee Ellen Steen Fredericks aged 93 wife of the late Samuel Fredericks of Montgomery County who died at her daughter’s West All Saints Street residence after a lengthy illness Surviving are three sons and three daughters along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral Services set for Thursday at 2 pm at the First Missionary Baptist Church with interment at Ebeneezer Cemetery in Centreville Also mention of Mrs Edna J Tall widow of Roy E Tall of Hagerstown who died at Washington County Hospital aged 70 She survived by three daughters a brother James Lindsay Bishop and sisters May Stoner Emmitsburg and Mrs Russell Baker Gettysburg The notes also include a chess problem discussion about a squeeze endgame and a hypothetical play sequence.
Realtors held a monthly dinner meeting at the Hotel Frederick where the main topic was proposed subdivision rules and regulations for Ick County. A study group chaired by Charles S. V. Lanner presented a report, with a committee selecting candidates for office to be elected at the next meeting in September.
The article describes lie detector tests as unreliable alone, noting surprise reactions can misread innocence. It explains procedural details, such as marking question numbers and plus signs, and cites Cpl. Stafford on interpreting graphs. The device allegedly helps remove suspicion from innocent people and is used with awareness of legal limitations.
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