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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1963
Page
3
The readable line shows “MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS” with garbled text naming names and a delivery note. Most content is unreadable. the brief suggests a standard Associated Press byline and short local notes with minimal readable context.
The State Equal Suffrage League led by Mrs. William M. Ellicott continues organizing in Frederick and Carroll counties with two county branches. Weather dampens Mt. Alto show attendance. Roger X. Day of Adamstown named New Market High School principal. Hippodrome and Far East circus acts play in town today. The Frederick "New Ants Hitching Ordinance" becomes effective at noon tomorrow. Water main leak on North Market Street disrupts service. Buffalo Bill retires from public life. Frost blankets Connecticut Lowlands as bacon taint linked to illness. Mrs Annie Woods of Petersville dies. husband Charles Woods remains ill. Dr. Charne Clogaeth reports pipe poisoning. Governor Goldsborough arrives in Frederick for a horse purchase and acquires a mare from Mrs. Dorsey.
Blodel authorities express concern that physicians overprescribe antibiotics. In two moves the Food and Drug Administration orders drug makers to prove antibacterials used with antihistamines analgesics decongestants or caffeine are ineffective against colds caused by viruses. The agency warns frequent antibiotic use fosters resistance, reducing usefulness when truly needed.
The uranium rush collapsed as the United States now has ample supply and dwindling demand. With overproduction and nuclear plants requiring little ore, buyers vanished and equipment distributors report no inquiries. The boom spurred many get-rich schemes, but its durability is in question.
Court notices include a marriage between George F. Snoots and Mary Virginia Havermale of Brunswick. Deeds show Brosius Development to Brosius Homes. several couples transfer property. Divorce and alimony actions involve Lantz, Randolph, Harshman, and Blakely families, with bills of complaint for absolute divorce and support.
Washington AP reports James B. Denman will be honored by the American Red Cross for his past service. In Vientiane AP notes Nearestalist Prince Seevanea Phow is mentioned in relation to regional events.
A fragmentary column recalls events from twenty years past: Kharkov loss admitted by the German high command, W. B. anf the Economic Development Committee’s local push, and reflections on leadership out of a wilderness. War updates describe Fishing Creek water drop, Salerno aerial blitz, and Chinese Foreign Minister TV Soong at Quebec planning air squadrons. British air attacks resume on Germany, crop damage noted in Maryland, Stalin recalling Maxim Litvinoff, and the death of merchant A. Zimmerman after nine months illness.
A Frederick man, Dennis B. Watson, 25, was acquitted on a destruction of property charge in a magistrate hearing before Stanley Bennett. Watson was connected to an August 18 tavern altercation at the Blue Lantern Cafe on West Patrick Street. Attorney Wilbur F. Sheffield defended Watson. Caroline Wilt, 64, of South Market Street, was acquitted of petty larceny stemming from a loan of Henry Lake’s television set worth 90 dollars pawned for 20 dollars. Attorney C. Clifford Wirts secured a directed verdict of not guilty, arguing no proof Wilt took the set. In Dover, Del, reports note a polio case involving an 8-year-old boy in New Castle County.
A Florida visitor, Fred Gregory of High Springs, 72, longtime Ford associate, recalled by locals for his past work with Henry Ford. Gregory, who helped run the Ford plant garden and even taught Ford’s grandchildren, was in Frederick after his son Mural Lee Gregory died there. He described Ford as kind and said he once lit the first electric light wheel. The tale blends memories of Ford, Edison, and a life of small horticultural tips, including keeping winter tomatoes in sand.
W. W. White senior vice president and secretary of Peoples Life Insurance Company will visit the local office to address 28 employees at a luncheon Friday. White has held multiple roles since 1923, including Frederick Manager, Baltimore district manager, superintendent of agents, and senior vice president. He serves on Laytonsville Town Council and is its mayor, with civic and church involvement and four married children.
A veteran airman with service in the Far East has been appointed technical advisor to the Hagerstown Air Force Reserve Recovery Squad. The unit comprises about 75 members, with several coming from the Freder area.
Dr Stephen Ward, attorney for his brother, said Ward left a net estate of 4420 pounds after deductions and expenses. The statement came today in London with details of the probate position and forthcoming settlement.
Frederick officials press against closing the local Weather Bureau station arguing it serves pilots and the public in Frederick and surrounding counties. They contend a nearby 24 hour facility could not replace the local office and warn weather data would be less useful without local analysis.,
Fragmentary OCR cites Edward Walter as postmaster and a city future remark. Mentions committee members Arnald Dane, Calvin W. Daily Ranger, Mayor Mowbray, William Hart as chair of commerce committee. No clear event date or outcome due to garbled text.
An analysis notes belief that federal tax cuts may lift confidence and spur debt for new plants and consumer purchases. It highlights an upturn since 1960, with industrial action accelerating, employment near records, and July durable goods sales at 17.8 billion, up 8 percent from a year earlier.
Funeral services for W Elmer Hartcock 275 W Patrick St who died Monday morning at the Veterans Somer Center in Martinsburg WV were held at the Gladhill Funeral Home in Middletown yesterday at 2 pm Rev Charles serving as pallbearers were Carroll Russell and Harvey Leatherman James Grossnickle Harry Keller Jr and Maurice Schroyer Interment was made in the Harmony Cemetery
Among the ill is Mrs. Gilbert Harrison RFD 2 Woodbing a patient at Carroll County General Hospital she is reported as much improved Letha Brown was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Recent admissions to Vindo Bona Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Heights include Mrs Lacy Cramer West Twelfth Street Mr Harry D Shankle and Mrs Norma Fraley South Market Street Lewren Sibert Fairview Detrick has undergone procedures now recovering Israel threatens to act if UN halts aggression while awaiting Syria response to a proposed UN inspection on both sides of the Jerusalem Syria line
A string of death notices from Sandy Spring to Emmitsburg covers farmers and residents. Names include Beall and Hough families with survivors listed, along with funeral details, call times, burial sites, and charitable bequests to Oak Dale Emory Church memorial funds. The batch notes multiple services across Laytonsville, Darnestown, Emmitsburg, and Rockville.
Washington reports the House sent a bill to require six years of reserve service for those enlisting. Active duty would range from four years, about 18 months depending on training for specific military specialties. The article notes variable reserve obligations and mentions a contract negotiation with General Electric’s space division for certain equipment. It also references ships at Charlestown Navy Yard and the 1939 World’s Fair context.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Shifrie of Wheeling West Virginia recently vis ited Edward Krats in Lewistown Miss Nancy Brightwell of East Ninth Street celebrates her birthday
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