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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1961
Page
4
The piece notes the high cost of raising children with estimates of $20,000 per child for white collar workers and the $10,800 total tax exemption over 18 years. It cites regional variation and suggests the exemption of $600 a year is small in comparison. The column discusses the financial burden and government relief in a dated Frederick Maryland context.
Berlin commentary analyzes Khrushchev’s draft program promising a communist utopia in twenty years. The piece notes Western and East German reactions, concerns over labor, China policy, and the risk to Berlin if war breaks out. It argues Khrushchev seeks to boost leadership prestige while the world questions the plan’s relevance in the atomic age.
THIRTY MORE MEN WILL BE called by the local draft boards in September. THE CHILLIEST AUGUST night in six years was recorded when the mercury dropped to 49 degrees here. LIGHT FROST WAS REPORTED in the New England states. THE CAPITAL REMAINED without word of President Roosevelt today. THE RUSSIAN POSITION IN the Ukraine is held dangerous if the Nazis enter Odessa they will find ruins. JAPAN IS PREPARING TO pass an army near Thailand with troops greater than needed for Indo China. THE HOUSE PASSED the Army service extension act by one vote. THE UNITED STATES WAS EXPECTED to break with France as the Vichy government joined Nazis. THE 115TH INFANTRY OF THE 29th Division at Fort Meade will parade in Baltimore Friday during the American Legion state convention. THE MAYOR AND ALDERMEN banned washing automobiles and ordered the YMCA pool closed. One of the worst earthquakes of recent years took 12,000 lives in Agadir, Mexico, in March 1960.
A celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Shorb marked their twenty-fifth anniversary held at their Emmitsburg residence on a Sunday afternoon. Attendees included numerous Shorb family members and friends from Gettysburg, Taneytown, Waynesboro, and surrounding towns, with daughters and grandchildren noted among the gathering. Also noted are a Kerry Shorb fifth birthday party and various local events and visits by residents in nearby communities.
The August Valley News Echo profiles Francis Thomas former Maryland governor and congressman, Benjamin H. Schley captain of Company H in the First Maryland Regiment, and William P. Maulsby colonel of the First Regiment of the Potomac Home Brigade, detailing their roles supporting Lincoln and Civil War actions around Frederick, Maryland, with notes on promotions and later careers. City police report a weekend two car crash near the Frederick Shopping Center injuring six people and demolishing two cars, with several hospitalized and charges pending as investigators continue.
Tom Ewell entertained a Frederick audience with a one man show Weve Had Some Fun at Mountain Theatre Braddock Heights Saturday matinee The star praised the local theater and recalled works by Twain Nash Rogers Benchley Connelly and Green Pastures The visit included a cocktail party and a train trip to Trenton New Jersey after the performance Also notes on local residents and visitors for the weekend
Birth notices from August 6 to 11 list numerous families in Frederick area receiving newborns. Notable entries include Gregory Dean Routzahn, Lisa Ann Fox, Timothy Wayne Grams, John Lewis Smith, Donna Sue Betson, Wilhelmina Estalita Gray, Roseanna Marie Doyle, James Thomas Jr., Richard Allen Brand, Sandra, Mark Philip, Douglas Jerome, Robert Eugene, Julie Loreen, David Ray, Charles Stephen Zimmerman, Mark Wayne, and Warren Jacob along with associated parental names and addresses. The item ends with an off-topic sentence about Kuwait and Iraq.
Samuel Martz, a Washington Bible College senior, was licensed to preach at People's Baptist Church in a Sunday morning ceremony. The church, after deacon and pastor review of his conversion and qualifications, presented him a license and he preached on The Believer's Identification With Christ. Martz is one of three local youths preparing for gospel ministry, with Paul Kemp and David Phillips also pursuing religious vocations.
Miss Judy Valentine daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Valentine Emmitsburg chosen Friday as queen of the Adams County Fireman's Association convention held in Midway Pa Seabiscuit former Santa Anita Handicap winner later broke down served stud and returned to race at 7 years old in 140 and won the Santa Anita Handicap in his last race
Ruth Virginia Woodfield and Day Langdon Day wed in Ridgeville Methodist Church with decorations of white gladioli and daisies. Bride in nylon lace gown, carried Bible with white roses. Niagara Falls honeymoon planned after reception at the church social room. Bride employed by the Army Map Service in Washington.
Mrs Mary Baumes and her grandson Richard Parrish of Severna Park visited this week at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Criswell on North Bentz street. Mrs Edwin Kemp of East Third street has returned from New York after two weeks with her son Edwin Kemp Jr who is recovering from rheumatic fever. Mr and Mrs William Irving Hopwood and their son Billy returned from a week in Miami Beach visiting Key West Fort Lauderdale the Everglades Seaquarium Miami Coral Gables and more. Judge Edward S Delaplaine is in Washington for a two day Foreign Policy Conference at the State Department.
Mrs. Marion E. Green of Emmitsburg has been admitted to Women's Hospital for major surgery. Mrs. Helen T. Crum of 1320 North Market Street entered Church Home Hospital on Friday for treatment.
A large family gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs William Grabill Jr on July 30. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jesse Weddle Joseph Smith Elizabeth Schroyer Harry Boyer Maurice Boyer several Burrier households Debbie Schildt Connie Barry Burrier and many others spanning three generations.
Local grain prices from the Farmers Co-Operative Association list Wheat Corn and Barley for today. Prices are provided as market levels for traders and growers.
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