Traffic diverted on South Market as paving nears completion
Fifty years ago a plan to divert traffic from Patrick street to the South street line near the Frederick Railroad is approved to allow repairs on Patrick street, which has been down since the railroad was built. Other items note gas worker Harry Little overcome by gas, Mrs. Roy Bartholow with a 42 foot sunflower stalk, a cow killed by lightning, two Western Maryland freight engines derailed at Highfield, Gov Wilson missing a Frederick convention, a fire saving C Rubie Landis home, the death of Deck the horse, and Thomas Myers harvesting 13 tons of sugar corn from 30 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin
South Market Street
Frederick Railroad
Patrick Street
South Street
Valley Division
Harry Little
Frederick Gas and Electric Co
East Second Street
Roy Bartholow
Lewistown
Keib Bros
New Jersey
Associated Boards of Trade
Frederick
C. Rubie Landis
East Third Street
William H. Knock
Thomas F. Myers
P. M. Hiteshew
Jefferson Pike
Soviet Union pushes broader defense of foreign bases in UN debate
In a United Nations Assembly discussion on Bizerte the Soviet delegate Platon D Morozov argued that Allied bases around the world threaten peace and sovereignty. He contended the real aim is US power, not France in Tunis, urging evacuation of foreign troops and a UN debate on self determination for captive nations. The piece frames US strategy as countered by Soviet influence and calls for a strong offensive stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
United Nations Assembly
Bizerte
France
Tunis
United States
San Guantanamo
Cuba
Platon D. Morozov
Tumusia
Tunisia
Guantanamo
Adlai E. Stevenson
United Nations
East Germany
Emmitsburg and Area Residents Visit Relatives and Events
Local notices list visits among Emmitsburg area families including Mrs. Charles B. Shorb and Mrs. William Garner in Maryland, and relatives from Baltimore and Kensington. Myrtle Beach births and Florida vacations are noted, along with Scout troop activities and the Francis X Elder Post 121 American Legion picnic plans. Also mentioned are den meetings for Cub No. 1 and a den mother-led picnic at the Houck cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Shorb
Hillcrest
Emmitsburg
William Garner
Kensington
Frank Fitzgerald
Eugene Zacharias
Baltimore
John Zacharias
Luther Kugler
Jack MecClear
Biglersville
Earl Gelwicks
Emily
Curtis Topper
Denver
Colo
George Arnold
Kathy
George
Marie
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Mrs. Arnold
Charts Storb
Francis X Elder
American Legion
Bid Shorb’s Farm
Music Ami Entertainment
Vickie Gutshall
Waynesbere
Maude Harbaugh
Robert Orner
Cube
den No. 1
Promises of Cooperation on sewer connections in Frederick
A Junior Chamber of Commerce committee has been promised cooperation by city authorities to connect the 800 unconnected residences to the sanitary sewer system in Frederick. Openings of schools in ten Pennsylvania counties are delayed due to a polio epidemic. Japanese spokesmen in Tokyo say policy in the Far East remains unchanged. A school for all chauffeurs of the 115th Infantry will be started under Lt. Col. Munshewer and Col. Markey. The British and Soviet forces report slight resistance in Iran. Mrs. Foard Hood of Mount Airy won a roller pin throwing contest at Westminster Farm Bureau picnic. Frederick saw light rainfall while Fish Creek dam level fell. The Doubs MYF and Jefferson MiF held a wiener roast and softball game. officers were elected, and the next Jefferson meeting is set for September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Tokyo
Far East
Churchill
London
115Th Infantry
Elmer F. Munshewer
D. John Markey
Iran
Foard Hood
MT. Airy
Farm Bureau
Westminster
Fishing Creek
Socials Honor Weekend Guests From Pittsburgh
Mrs J H Bauer of Woodville Road hosted last Sunday coffee honoring Mr and Mrs Don McGregor Mr and Mrs Lane Johnson Jr Miss Mary Lane Johnson and Mr Peter App of Pittsburgh who were houseguests of Capt and Mrs E M Waldron Our Anchor Unionville On Friday night Mr and Mrs Gregg Mooney entertained at cocktails in honor of the Waldrons guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bauer
Woodville Road
Don McGregor
Lane Johnson Jr
Mary Lane Johnson
Peter App
Pittsburgh
Capt
E. M. Waldron
Unionville
Gregg Mooney
Gregwil
Liberty
Road
Waldrons
Kings Do Not Rule The Bridge Table In Spade Defense
In a three no trump split, West and North defend against Souths contract after opening five of spades. South shows king jack ten spades, then plays ace of diamonds, threatening king of diamonds. After point counting and partner estimation, the defender drops the king of diamonds, hoping partner's queens dominate and a spade lead defeats the hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Weddings Delauter Pryor and Martin Keeney Nuptials
Mary Jennette Pryor and Robert Lee Delauter united in marriage August 19 at the Grossnickle Church of the Brethren with a double ring ceremony. The couple will reside at the groom’s home after a Niagara Falls honeymoon trip. Rose Marte Keeney served as attendant at the other wedding, and the Martins plan to stay at the groom’s home while he works for his father. A separate note reports six year old David Hoffman sustained a broken arm at the AMVETS grounds during the Naille reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Grossnickle
Robert Lee Grossnickle
Maurice Pryor
Abe Grossnickle
Jene
Martha Pryor
Donald Schroyer
Stanley Kime
Ling. Keilor
Niagara Falls
Canada
New England States
Middletown High School
Martin—Keeney J
Richard Bratley
Shero
Rose Marte
Stanley Roscoe Martin
Roscoe B Martin
Libertytown
Tor Dehlberg
Linda Keeney
Ken‘meth Crum
Martin
Frederick High School
Mr. Martin
Fredrick High Sool
Loneymoon
Virginia
David
Eugene Hoffman
Middletown
Ken Feft
Amvets Ground
Naille
Fall fashions return with dark cottons and bold colors
Miss Beatrice Fehr reviews 1961 fall styles focusing on color themes drawn from autumn woods. She highlights dark all season cottons, plaid and print fabrics, and the blouson silhouette amid flared skirts, three piece suits, and weighty yet light textiles like cotton knits and wool dresses.
Community Notes From Creagerstown and Nearby
Reg ina Lare spent her tenth birthday with grandparents on August 22 and received many gifts. Grandsons Harold, Wayne and Keith Goettner enjoyed a three week visit with grandmother. The Longs hosted grandson David Walter of Thurmont for much of the summer. Members visited Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martin, the community’s oldest citizens, after Sunday School. Rummage sale proceeds support the parsonage fund, with Mrs. Paul Hann and Mrs. Leroy Hann in charge. Junior Choir rehearsal followed church school for Youth Program on September 1. Pastor Pollard returns August 27, 10 45 am. Faithful Workers Society meets at the Stull home September 13 and September 6 at 7 00 pm for a business meeting in the Parish House. Mrs. Naomi Long plans trips with Atlantic City companions. A reception for Pastor and Mrs. Pollard at the new parsonage is planned for August 30. A Sunday picnic near Fairfield, Pa, included Mr. and Mrs. C Edwin Free and others, plus Miss Alma Fritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna M. Leatherman
Creagerstown
Regina Lare
Regina
Harold
Wayne
Keith Goettner
Louise Burdette
C. E. Long
David Walter
Thurmont
Leroy Hann
Glenna Harbaugh
Francis Springer
Pastor Pollard
Faithful Workers Society
St. John’s
Arthur Stull
Dickerson
Stulls
Meel
Naomi Long
Elwood Long
Baltimore
B. E. Benner
Alma Fritz
McKnightstown
Middletown basket-maker kills 42 inch copperhead
Charles Phleeger reports killing a 42 inch copperhead along a rear alley on West Main street last week. His wife spotted the snake and alerted him. A club was used to slay the reptile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Phleeger
Middletown
West Main Street
SUSTAINS JAMMED ELBOW AT NEW SCHOOL SITE
James H Haupt the son of Mrs Harry J Haupt of Mickiletown jammed his right elbow after a fall from a 10 foot stepladder while doing electrical work at the new Singapore school building under construction at Central. Farmers Co-Operative Association quotes focal grain prices today: Wheat 23 168 bv, Corn 6.25 bv, Barley new 70e bv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Haupt
Harry J Haupt
Mickiletown
Singanore
Central
Farmers Co-Operative Association
Anniversaries and Birthdays Across History
Know America Today In History highlights key dates from 1817 to 1933, noting the incorporation of the Catholepistemiad at Michigan, Honolulu meeting house, Jeb Stuart raid at Manassas, 1920 suffrage extension, and Warner Brothers sound film. It lists Birthdays of Burgess, Biggers, Isherwood, Taylor, and Warren with brief notes on their roles and lifespans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholepistemiad
University of Michigania
U.S
Honolulu
Hawaii
Jeb Stuart
Manassas Junction
Bainbridge Colby
Warner Brothers
House of Representatives
John William Burgess
Giles County
Tenn
Burgess
Columbia Unversity
Rutherford B. Hayes
Brookline
Mass
Fear
Dery Biggers
Warren
Ohio
Charlie Chan
Biggers
Pasadena
Calif
Christopher Isherwood
Disley
Cheshire
England
Maxwell Davenport Taylor
U.S. Army
Keytesville
Avra Milvin Warren
Ilchester
New Antiques Barn Near Olney Inn Attracts Visitors
At Olney Inn the barn, part of the Granville Farquhar farm heritage, has been transformed into the Barn Shop antiques venue. Owner Mrs Gertrude Brester and managers Mr and Mrs Robert Miller Jr report a steady stream of local visitors and a collection including Canton blue ware, Wedgwood, pewter, and a 1750s mahogany wine chest. Open daily 9 to 8:30 except Mondays, the shop showcases period furniture and decorative items amid an atmosphere echoing the farm's 19th century origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olney
Olney Inn
Gertrude Allison Brester
Granvile Farquhar
Robert H. , Miller Jr
Miller
Mary Reading Nichols
Henry Janney Nichols
Howlard County
Mabel Dickinson
Frederick Lang
J. Robert Dietz
Olney Theater
Mountain Theater
Muncaster's Mill
Mount Olney
Farquhar Farm
Farquhar
Kirk
Fair Hill
Emory Lane
Montgomery County
Martha Thomas
Clara May Ruby
B. Dorsey Downey
Clara May Downey
Downey
Anders
Measey
Lincoln and Frederick Girls to Clash in Softball Doubles
Lincoln and Frederick squads will face off in a softball matchup Tuesday at 6 30 p m in Baker Park followed by Middletown meeting Frederick on Wednesday at the same time and venue in Baker Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Frederick
Baker Park
Middletown
Frederick Girls
Clinton Smith Raises Large Potatoes in Wondsboro
Clinton Smith of Wondsboro raises 1 percent pounds of potatoes from the Southern State Kennebec variety using 10-10-10 fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Smith
Wondsboro
Kennebecs
Crum Former Frederick Resident Dies in Baltimore
Mr Orman H Crum formerly of Frederick died today at 5 30 am at G L Martin Company Baltimore aged 42 Survived by widow Jane Titlow Crum and son Charles C Crum both at home Also his mother Mrs Sarah J Huffer sister Mrs Charles Harley and Mrs Douglas Ondorff of Frederick a brother William Crum Baltimore Four nephews and one niece Funeral Monday 10 am at C Con Funeral Home Essex burial in Baltimore Friends may call after 2 pm today Interment Garden of Faith cemetery Baltimore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crum
Orman H. Crum
Baltimore
Tiday
G. L. Mertin Corpany
Bal” Wore
Jane Titlow Crum
Charles C. Crum
Sarah J. Huffer
Charles Harley
Douglas Ondorff
Frederick
William Crum
C. Con
Essex
Garden of Faith
Filtration Plant Ceremonies in Frederick
Data shows timing and cost of the Monocacy Plant addition to Frederick water works begun June 1960 and completed July 1961 with initial capacity 2 million gallons daily and ultimate 10 million. Total cost 504,916 dollars and per capita costs listed. Plant under City Engineer Whiteford and Superintendent William J. Davis with district chemist moving offices to the new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteford
William J. Davis
Water Department
George K. Smith
Linganore
Morecacy
Plan sewer lagoon site in Hancock Maryland
Plan to build a sewage lagoon advances in Hancock with about 3 000 residents. Mayor Daniel Fleming says officials will meet next Thursday to determine if the chosen site is suitable for the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Washington County
Daniel Fleming
Former Resident Dies In Hagerstown
Austin W. Howard longtime Hagerstown resident dies at 57 at his home 907 Hamilton Blvd. Funeral services set for Monday at 11 a.m. at M. R. Etchison and Son funeral home with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. He was a former assistant trust officer at Central Trust Company and owned an accounting and tax service in Hagerstown. He was active in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Rotary Club and several fraternal orders. Surviving wife Ruth Renn Howard a son Rev. Richard W. Howard Indianapolis and two grandchildren Marianne and Ruth Lynne Howard. Also a niece and nephew John F. Howard and Mrs Albert Wastler both of Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin W. Howard
Hamilton Blvd
Hagerstown
Lyndon and
Ella Working Howard
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
Friendship Lodge
Masons of
Royal Order of Jesters
Ali Ghan Temple
Scottish Rite Cumberland Consistory
Cabin of International Past
Howard
Indianapolis
Albert Wastler
John F. Howard
East Church Street
Mount Olivet
M. R. Etchison and Son
Jobless Pay Drops in Maryland for Fifth Straight Month
Maryland unemployment benefits fell 11.8 percent in July to 3,319,354, marking a fifth consecutive monthly decline though still up 53 percent from July 1960. State director Stephen Cromwell noted the gap vs 1960 months is narrowing, with 3,525 residents exhausting 26 weeks of benefits in July and a 12 month total of 32,770. Extended 13 week federal benefits totaled 1,272,685, down 20.3 percent from June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Department of Employment Security
Stephen C. Cromwell
Department
Cromwell
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Jefferson Mif
Zimmerman’ Meadow
Jefferson
Peggy Hoffman
Janet Spivey
Re Crcing
Patsy Hale
Donna Jean Phinkard
I. Calvin Rice Jr
Doubs
Ricky Walter
Tommy Hoffman
Paul Houck
Mike Thomas
Donna Harsh
Carol Harsh
Judy Cott
Linda Johson
Judy Waldron
Adele McGee
Karen Gabber
Patricia Gabbert
Connie Gabbert
Mary Elizabeth Gabbert
Bruce Gabbert
Keith Ro Ha
Barbara Houck
Mary E. Walter
Nselier
Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby
NEA
WEST
North Aos
Homemakers
Beatrice Fehr
Know
America
Olin
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Mt. Aetna
Caystown
Chespeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Delaware
Annie Warmer Hopital
Gettysburg
Wiliam Tyler
Vernon Powell
Taneytoun
Henry Robinson
Taneytour
Sarah Jane Eyler
Forky Ridge
Hubert Hurley
Kenneth R. Downs
Robert Tool
Keymar
Washington County Hospital
Deborah J. Fogle
Thomont
Anna M. Lewis
Myersville
Grace
E. Litton
This City
Antibes
Hotel du Cap d'Antibes
Jean Martin
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