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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1963
Page
2
Dr. John M. Dennis of the American Cancer Society Maryland Division requests readers be advised of the distinction between the ACS lead in leukemia research and smaller groups. He thanks the press for past cooperation and asks continued public service. August 14, 1963.
The notice lists pricing and subscription details for the newspaper managed by Fred Bock Md and identifies Associated Press membership and republication rights. It indicates rates by advance payment and carrier delivery, with dates tied to a Monday August 19 1963 issue.
The article notes cautious Senate and public reaction to the partial test ban treaty and U Thant’s call for a universal nuclear ban. It explains Russian on site inspections remain a sticking point and worries that further disarmament could weaken global defense. It also covers a Senate river and harbor authorization fight, highlighting pork barrel projects and logrolling.
A Frederick County letter explains that the American Cancer Society supports fundraising efforts only through its designated local campaign and denies ties to unrelated yearly education and service programs. The Frederick Chapter at 22 South Market Street notes it funded sixty four leukemia-related grants totaling 2 009 07 last year, highlighting the society’s focus on leukemia support.
William Wright son of Rev J P Wright of Washington will lead YMCA boys work in India and sail September 13. Civic Club and Board of Trade clash with Milton Urner Dr Williamson and Dr Johnson over trees behind the Court House. Civic Club wants trees saved. commissioners plan paving and eight ornamental lighting poles. Jacob Hardt appoints as dog catcher after William Mackley bitten by a dog. DeWitt Hackett injured at Buckeystown brick works with torn ligaments. William L Schaefer becomes assistant bookkeeping instructor at Baltimore Business College. George E Miller opens tensorial parlor at 107 South Market Street. Runaway accident joins summer record in Frederick County. Lawrence Brown and Samuel T Hickman in a wrecked buggy. Iron railing project on Market Place started by Burck and Keefer to accommodate 85 teams.
General Eisenhower announced Axis losses in Sicily up to August 10 totaled 187000 killed wounded or captured with 260 tanks destroyed or captured. Allied losses for the campaign were about 25000. Nazis ceased fighting in Sicily and withdrew, Berlin reports. Water plant improvements for Frederick planned by spring.
Three young men were injured when a scaffold collapsed from about 49 feet at Swindale Farms Uniontown Road two miles west of Westminster. Fred Graham of Uniontown Ro Willy Went Moffit of New Malvay and Dan Ensop of New Windsor were taken to Carroll County General Hospital with cuts internal injuries and a fractured arm. All are in satisfactory condition as investigators from DP Smelaer and Sony Construction Co New Windsor review the incident.
The planned civil rights march recalls the 1932 Bonus Army episode as violence flares between police and marchers. Troops entered, the protest was routed, and two more deaths were reported, leaving a lasting bitter memory in the capital.
Dear Polly offers practical shower and gift advice for brides and grooms, sewing hacks for pockets, travel safety for jewelry, waistline recovery after birth, exercise tips, and a custom accessory closet that keeps items organized and ready.
The United Hose Co. placed first for oldest hand drawn apparatus at the fifth annual event in Baltimore on Sunday. Miss Jean Hanes of Manchester in Carroll County was named the 1963 queen of the Maryland State Fire Chiefs Association. About 7.48 relief tons firemen attended the gathering.
Funeral services were held for James Arthur Brown 63 at Wilson Funeral Home Emmitsburg with Rev Claude Cor officiating. Interment followed at Fountaindale Union Cemetery with pallbearers Floyd Brown Russell Brown Aaron Geesaman Robert Martin Earl Gladhill Howard Gladhill. Funeral for Mrs Iva Bessie Ace was held from Rennville Funeral Home Nicholson Pa with Rev Garford F Williams officiating. interment Nicholson cemetery. Pallbearers included Henry Hildebrand Witt Horak Wesley Ace Reymond E Lucas Jr Joseph Dean Zeiler and Winton Stephens. Funeral services for Mrs Alice Doll Etchison widow of William P Etchison were held at 106 East Church Street and St Johns Catholic Church with Rev Alfred E Smith. interment Mount Olivet cemetery. Pallbearers Thomas Gardner Jesse Humphreys John H Hanna and Judge Eduard Deleplaine served.
Obituary notes the death of a longtime financier and civic leader born in New York City. He served on university and state welfare boards, belonged to numerous clubs, and was a member of several historical and social organizations. Survived by his wife and a son Maj. Gen. Roland H. del Mar of Mt. McNair.
Charles Hoffman Everitt 47 of Burkittsville died at home. Employed as carman’s helper for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad he is survived by wife Blanche and two children plus 12 siblings. Services at Feete Funeral Home Brunswick tomorrow at 2 p.m. Interment Church of God Cemetery Locust Valley. Howard W. Smith 60 of Brunswick died at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown. Brakeman for the B&O Railroad he is survived by wife Thelma and three siblings. Body at Feete Funeral Home Brunswick with services tomorrow at 11 a.m. Interment Park Heights Cemetery Brunswick.
Kathryn M. Myers of Mt. Airy was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a one car crash on Detrick Road near New Market. Her vehicle left the road and overturned several times injuring her with shock and deep leg lacerations. Investigation by State Police is ongoing with charges pending.
A 12 year old Maryland boy, Alan Henry Esteves, was pulled to safety after slipping into the Potomac River near Great Falls Park on the Virginia side. He clung to a rock as rescuers pulled him ashore, the incident occurring during a family outing on Sunday.
James Weedon of this city was found guilty of assault and battery and disorderly conduct and sentenced to 40 days in jail in default of 70 dollars in fines. Magistrate Stan ley Y Bennett presided. Weedon was arrested by Officer Bernard King after a fight with Andrew Simms on All Saints street. John Grafton Draper of Myersville was found guilty of driving without a license reckless driving and failure to stop after a property damage accident. His rear end collision occurred when his 1952 Plymouth struck a parked 1962 Chevrolet owned by Harold Lewis of Wolfsville. Trooper Neil Alexander arrested him August 17 near Wolfville. Sentence withheld until September 16 for further investigation. Lester Franklin Carter, no address, was found not guilty of being intoxicated within city limits. Officer G T Darkis Jr. made the arrest August 19 on South Market street. Claude H Gardner of this city was found guilty of intoxication within city limits and fined 10 dollars. Officer Darkis Jr. made the arrest August 17 on East Fourth street.
Among the sick at Washington Hospital Center Mr. Charles McCoy Jr of East Fifth Street is improving after a June 12 injury at Kay Construction in Silver Spring. Mrs. Charles W. Chick from Betsy Ross Trailer Court recently returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she was treated as a heart patient. John W. Morgan of 1301 North Market Street remains at University Hospital Baltimore for observation and will go home Wednesday. Carl Rentzell of Adam Road is in satisfactory condition after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
In Martinsburg West Virginia plants in the Berk Jefferson Morgan belt plan processing for a short apple crop starting early September. Prices have been posted officially while a light carry over and below average crop imply strong bidding. Plants employ 1500 to 2000 workers for six to eight weeks at peak.
Charles Wellington Main of Baltimore, former Maryland House of Delegates member and 1910 Republican congressional candidate, died at 26 Allendale Road. Born in Middletown Valley, he practiced law, led Baltimore politics, and was last surviving News staffer from the pre centur y era. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Dr and Mrs W Eugene Sanders Jr of Atlanta announce the birth of their fourth child, a daughter, on Saturday at Bee University Hospital in Atlanta. Formerly of Frederick, the family noted the new arrival amid local community interest.
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