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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
2
Local page notes a community event listing and public notices. Mentions August dates, pricing, and attendance details with sparse readable fragments. No clear individuals or organizations fully captured from the OCR.
Treasury officials warn that foreign travel by Americans drains scarce gold reserves, while Commerce and Labor Departments see tourism as a sign of prosperity. Last year 1.7 million Americans traveled overseas to Canada Europe and Latin America, with outbound spending near 2 billion dollars more than inbound. The gap persists despite lower duty free limits, reflecting a rising standard of living and faster, more frequent travel.
Letter criticizes pork barrel spending in the Area Development Administration ahead of the 1964 presidential election. It cites unspent funds, proposed 476 million in two years, and dubious projects like a 36 million Duluth auditorium. The writer argues federal waste, political influence, and looming deficits threaten economic recovery and voter confidence.
A reader from Frederick Maryland August 17 1963 condemns Federal spending and job programs. The letter accuses government money of harming taxpayers and criticizes the agency’s 22 person staff and 14 million dollar admin costs, arguing the socialist model will wreck the United States. The piece reflects concern over national policy and fiscal waste.
Fifty Years Ago items describe the first public exhibition of talking pictures using Edison’s kinetophone in Frederick at the City Opera House. It notes committee from the Junior Fire Co visiting New York to inspect fire apparatus, preservation of trees at the Court House by Chief Judge Hammond, a new Frederick development named College Park, and land deeds for 35 acres at $1,000 per acre to Swastika Realty Co. The column also reports a batch of farm happenings including rat-killed chicks and two barns burned in a severe county storm.
Miss Arlene Davis King daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira L King of Clarksburg wed Peter Allen Carlton son of Mr and Mrs Harold C Carlton Hyattstown in a 7 30 pm double ring ceremony at St Marys Church Barnesville Officiant Father Mart Hyland the bride wore an organza gown with lace accents and a fingertip veil The bridal party wore sheath dresses in lavender and yellow with matching hats A reception followed at the church pavilion The couple will reside in Gaithersburg Md The bride is a Damascus High School graduate employed in Washington The groom served in the U S Army and works as an electrician.
Charles F. Bell veteran Frederick police sergeant and city fire marshal resigned as secretary of the Central Maryland District Eagles during a meeting at Brunswick. Sam Kalish of Washington refused to accept the resignation and named George E. Miller interim chair as plans for the next district meet in Cresaptown were discussed along with broader Eagles actions on age discrimination legislation and interstate cooperation.
Mr and Mrs Wayne A Jane Downe Adamstown announce a second child a son Adam Wayne born Tuesday to Mrs Jerry M Elliott Sealine Helis a second child a daughter Martha Deborah born Wednesday Mrs Elliott is the former Chris Beall Woodbine Mr and Mrs David Faidley RFD 1 Mr Airy announce first child a daughter Gloria Jean born Wednesday Mrs Faidley is the former Chris Beall Woodbine Mr and Mrs Donald P Hipes Knoxville announce second child a son Mark Alan born Thursday Mr and Mrs Gene K Fleming Adamstown announce a daughter Pearl Denise born Thursday Mr and Mrs Lantz E Lochner RFD 1 Frederick announce second child a daughter Linda Leigh Mr and Mrs Donald Schattenberg East Thirteenth Street announce third child a son James Robert born Friday Mr and Mrs Walter Holland Middle Alley announce third child a son Timothy Jerome born Saturday Mr and Mrs Bernard P O Rourke Carrollton Drive announce fifth child a son Timothy Shawn Mr and Mrs Alfred A Cram Jr Rockville announce second child a daughter Paula Louise born Sunday Mr and Mrs James H Hamilton Monrovia announce third child a son Douglas Howard born Sunday Mr and Mrs Thomas H Barksdale Grant Place announce first child a daughter Katherine Ann born Sunday Mrs Barksdale is the former Joanne Ezzard a former Hood College teacher and former Georgia resident Mr and Mrs E Carlton Carey Jr Magnolia Avenue announce second child a daughter Lori Denise born Sunday Mrs Carey San cu Mary Mr and Mrs Harvey B Whetsel Taney Apartments announce a child a son James ct Brook
Twenty years ago reports from the News-Poet files detail U S forces repulsing a Japanese landing on Vella Lavella in the Solomons with hundreds killed or captured. Rabbi Harris Hirschberg resigns to serve in Staunton and Harrisonburg, Va. American warships aid Italy invasion, Allied air power disrupts German lines, Roosevelt praises Sicily campaign, Germans move into Italy. Navy graduation marks a unique administrative officer program producing about 1,000 specialists. Frederick County peach growers report strong demand with low yields. Mayor and aldermen delay parking-space actions for taxis amid local debates.
Frederick County Commissioners met with county officials and members of the Bendarini County School Board to brief on physical aspects of ground sites for Brunswick and Thomas Johnson High Schools. The session aimed to acquaint, not decide, on site problems, with attendees including roads engineer Southey Nottingham Jr. and several county and school board members. Also noted: George W. Angell, 57, fell from a ladder at Taneytown and sustained a fractured right heel, treated at Warner Hospital in Gettysburg.
The State Membership Department director announced a 2nd Membership Conference for all local Eagle Aerie leaders to occur with a Past Presidents Meeting in Hagerstown Aerie in October. Harry D. Schildt said the next Eagles State Convention will be at Cresaptown near Cumberland on June 12 13 and 14 next year.
George Markell Chapline Jr. a longtime Frederick business figure and WWII veteran died Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital after illness at his home. Born April 7, 1900, he served in the U S Army and Navy, held roles from auto supply dealer to investment banker and real estate broker. Survived by wife Mary Clara Kelly Chapline, three children, sister, ten grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set at 1 p.m. Thursday at 1201 North Market Street. interment Gettysburg National Cemetery.
The J. M. Bucheimer Company of Frederick has won two Defense Clothing and Textile Supply Center contracts totaling about 200000 dollars. Contracts cover pistol belts produced at its Cameron West Virginia plant, with 30700 belts costing 54565.17 dollars and 101680 belts costing 133333.20 dollars.
The article argues the current Congress is the greatest do nothing in a generation. It notes Kennedy’s stalled civil rights and tax cut plans, contrasts leadership under Johnson and Rayburn with today's figures, and cites Southern Democrats slowing agenda as a key factor. It laments lack of strong Kennedy leadership and undistinguished Capitol Hill leadership.
Three local deaths reported in Maryland with service details. Robert J. Colliflower, 95, of Thurmont, died suddenly at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is survived by two daughters and three sons with burial at Graveham Cemetery after services at Creager Funeral Home. W Elmer Hartcock, 68, of 775 West Patrick Street, Martinsburg area veteran, died at the Veterans Administration Center. service at Gladhill Funeral Home followed by burial. Julia E Maught, widow of Roy A Maught, died at home near Jefferson. mother of C J Andrew Maught, services at St Paul’s Lutheran Church and burial in church cemetery.
Mrs Bertha May Six 86 widow of Newton E Six died at her daughter Mrs Wilfred Smith Taneytown after months of declining health She was a Graesham Moravian Church member Surviving children include William Bla une Gaydrew De Ce Jr Paul Hahn five grandchildren one brother William Colliflower and two sisters Ida Cunningham and Mrs Frederick Fulmer Funeral Friday at 2 p m from C C Fuss end Son Funeral Home Taneytown with Rev Frederick L Morgenstern Interment Keysville Cemetery Friends may call Thursday evening
Mr Winfred Parkinson a native and former Frederick resident and civilian government worker for the Army Engineers in Korea returns there today for an indefinite period after spending one month revisiting Frederick as the guest of H W Moxley of Damascus
Among the sick Mr. George W. Keeney Sr. of Johnsville was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital for a surgery. Wednesday, Earl C. Putman of Hansenville is a patient there and reported improving.
In Waynesboro Pennsylvania a High field driver Miss Barbara Ann Brown aged 2 drove south on Myrthe avenue failing to stop at a stop sign and was struck in East Second street by a 1900 Buick sedan driven by C. M. Cordell of 614 Park Street. No injuries but both cars were damaged and Brown received a failing to stop ticket.
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