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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1961
Page
11
The Montgomery County Board of Education will begin half-day sessions for about 2,070 elementary pupils on September 5 with no double sessions at junior or senior high schools. The 2,000 pupil estimate may drop as counts finalize and temporary housing is sought to reduce part-time classes.
The article notes six groups of first and second graders start part time at Connecticut Park. Last fall 2851 Montgomery County children began the year on half day sessions. Springbrook High opened December 1960 and added 2188 secondary students part time, while six elementary schools faced crowding forcing double sessions on 663 pupils. Construction completion brought relief before year end.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Robinson announce the birth of a daughter Mary Suzanne on August 23 at Rochester General Hospital. The Eyler family from Seattle visited Taneytown en route to New York and Bremen with Gretel Suedmeyer joining as an exchange student. Calvary Methodist Church observes Missionary Day with Ray Watkins presiding and a collection of $67.63.
Paul A. Askew assistant to the general president of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 37 will address a Rotary Club of Frederick luncheon on Wednesday December 15 in the ballroom of the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Askew has held the post since October 1957 and has negotiated with national contractor and employment associations lobbied legislation and met top officials.
An obituary and biographical sketch recounts the career of Mr. Askew born April 1913 in Suffolk Virginia. He worked as a stationary engineer and held numerous labor and community posts including War Labor Board work, Navy and War Department recognition for War Bond sales, and leadership roles in the Virginia State Federation of Labor and International Union. He spoke to Rotarians on labor management relations. The Burma development plan is noted, detailing a $1 billion program to double per capita income.
The Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a 1 by 17 foot fallout shelter at the Frederick Shopping Center, to be built by John B. Hane and Son. The six Frederick City projects total over 8900 dollars. Better Homes Equipment Co remodel at 18 East Patrick Street costs 5000 dollars. Joseph Kennedy of Kennedy Brothers Plumbing authorized to remove his former building at 28 and 30 South Market Street.
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Commission purchases Ket Street land to clear for a South Market Street entrance to the East Patrick Street City Parking Lot. Mr Kennedy commits to pedestrian safety, a waterproof wall, and site grading. Permits also issued for a $2,000 roof stair and dormitory at 143 Erne Boulevard, remodeling a garage at 227 Dill Avenue, and a $400 new single garage at 107 Burek Street.
The 945th annual Maryland State Teachers Association convention will be in Baltimore in October 1921. Gov. Tawes and State Superintendent Dr. Thomas G. Pullen Jr. will greet delegates. Sen Gale W. McGee will speak at the opening session at the Sixth Regiment Armory, with the Representative Assembly meeting October 21 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel.
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