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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1960
Page
4
Page four itemized the Frederick edition with publication details and subscription rates. The column lists pricing plans by mail and carrier, notes association membership, and identifies staff and postal information.
A letter from A. J. Keppen of Mt. Phillip Road, dated August 26, 1980, argues that police wage demands affect the community. He warns that if officers' “wants” imply austerity for others, the force may fail and public balance could suffer. He urges careful action by elected representatives on measures impacting police contracts.
A controversial view argues that teens should learn credit early as retailers push charge accounts. A survey shows the number of stores courting youths has doubled in a year. Critics warn of risks to both merchants and young buyers despite potential benefits for modern consumer life.
Letter from Gaither H. Sykes Assistant City Engineer dated August 23 1960 thanks The News staff and Frederick residents for cooperation since May 1956 and bids farewell. Public Honor and Policemen's Pension Plan discusses the police retirement arrangement court action and public morality in reevaluating the officers relationship to the community. The letter argues a stronger public service is needed as prosperity increases and traffic grows, linking police protection to social order.
Company spokesman said union representatives have not notified plans for a protest this time. If no protest occurs, no union representation can occur at the Fredrick Frederick plant for at least a year. Only one AO plant in the U.S. is organized, prior to a takeover by American Optical. About 300 workers at the Fredrick plant participated in the NLRB election, with 340 total employed including noneligible supervisory staff.
Membership cards will be issued for the weekly teenage dance at Staley Park fieldhouse this Wednesday night. Mrs. W. W. Corbin, director, announced the measure after last week's Bermuda shorts dance event.
Potomac at Point of Rocks shows clear and low water. Monocacy at Buckeystown is muddy and low.
The Downey farm east of New Market containing 204 acres was bought by William Smith of Yamstille at a price per acre. The Hammond farm with 125 acres sold to Samuel C. Ramsburg at 30 dollars per acre. Also reported are eel and turtle catches on a fishing trip, the dedication of the New Reformed Church at Harmony, Dr. J M Schick and Rev Wayne Bowers preaching, and plans to apply oil treatments to city streets after a large quantity of dust rice arrived. James Hendrickson plans to sail from Glasgow after three months in Europe.
Twenty years ago reports note British bombings over Berlin and a German response, with mobilization steps for the National Guard being prepared. The Everedy Company contracts with Colgate Palm Olive for chrome trays and forks for a national sales push. A pole accident at Ogdensburg, New York claims a single life during Army maneuvers. President proposes Thanksgiving Day on November 21. British planes attack Italian war plants. Younkins family reunion held at Gathland State Park with many relatives from Baltimore and beyond.
Names of 48 jurors are drawn to serve at the September term of Circuit Court under Chief Judge Patrick M Schnaufer. Election districts list jurors by locality including Frederick Buckeystown Middletown Createrstown Norval Emmitsburg Urbana Liberty New Market Hauvers Woodsboro Petersville Mt. Pleasant Jefferson Thurmont Johnsville Woodville Singanore Lewistown Tuscarora Burkitsville Ballenger Brunswick Walkersville and others with presiding court duties outlined.
Pearisburg Virginia AP police held Mary Elizabeth Adams Giles 29 a pregnant mother of four on murder charges after her son Terry age 3 died with an arsenic laden stomach at a hospital near Giles County The other three children Teresa Anne 5 John Jr 9 and Sandra Sue 10 were hospitalized with arsenic poisoning Sheriff John E Hopkins Jrsaid blood tests confirmed arsenic poisoning Mrs Giles who is five months pregnant was held without bond and denied the charge The household in the Bunker Hill area near Narrows was sealed off as investigators worked on the case
Ralph Knox Jr of Taneytown Rt 2 suffered a fracture of the left forearm in a fall at a farm in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. He was treated Friday at Warner Hospital in Gettysburg and is reported progressing.
Bonnie Ruth Quesenberry became the bride of Ronald Lee Royal in a 2:30 p.m. Union Bridge Church of the Brethren ceremony officiated by Rev. Samuel A. Harley. The couple, both Bridgewater College students, plan to reside in Bridgewater Va and pursue degrees in math, physics and secretarial studies.
Among the sick, Mr. Claude Hann of North Market street was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital this morning after illness. His condition was reported as fair. Mrs. Catherine Main of North Court street has been discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital and is recuperating at 629 Schley avenue with her brother-in-law and sister. Edward Brachey of East Ninth street entered the hospital two weeks ago and underwent surgery Monday morning. Mrs. Lester Wiles of Water street was admitted Monday for observation and treatment. Mrs Fiora Hanlon of Walkersville entered the Church Home and Hospital of Baltimore yesterday for surgery.
The Heart Of Maryland Tour will run September 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. starting at St James Episcopal Church Mt Airy. Tickets cost 2 dollars and include a program booklet and map. lunch is optional. The 36 mile route features 12 points of interest and multiple historic homes and gardens open for inspection with proceeds to the parish house fund.
Mr Albert N McCardell of East Second Street observed his 84th birthday on Monday, gathering family and friends to celebrate the milestone.
The Frederick Community Concert Association began its annual membership drive with a volunteer briefing at Hotel Frederick. President Mrs. Donald E Leather man praised the non profit civic effort and noted wide county representation. The campaign runs to mid September with workers contacting last year’s members and inviting new signups at Colonial Music Shop and Burke Music Company while county committee lists are provided.
The 35th anniversary banquet of Lewistown Grange No. 361 was held at the Lewistown Methodist church hall with Jona W. Morgan as toastmaster. Charles McC. Mathias Jr., Frederick attorney and Sixth Maryland District congressional candidate, praised Grange unity and agricultural aims while noting Western Maryland mountains and the Eastern Shore scenery.
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