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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1960
Page
4
The page shows the edition details of a Missouri newspaper dated Wednesday August 31 1960. It lists the publisher Great Southern Pig Mfg Co at 2% North Court St Phooe MO and notes Associated Press copyright and subscription rates.
The market for diamonds remains solid amid chatter about synthetics. Demand for industrial and jewelry use sustains production, with the U.S. stockpiling seven million carats worth $130 million. Congo continues mineral exports despite unrest, while South Africa remains a jewelry supplier. Experts note natural diamonds’ industrial edge and long geological history.
The article lists numerous residents from Jefferson to Mountaindale treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Entries note hip fractures, appendectomies, surgeries, cardiac care, and observ ation with several patients later described as improving or under observation. The piece also mentions transfers from Bon Secours and care at Vindobona rest home.
A resident returned home after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Monday. The patient’s condition was reported satisfactory and stable.
Mr and Mrs Dorsey Shipley Jr of Hampton Virginia formerly of this city welcomed their second child a son Gregory Franklin born at Dixie Hospital Hampton on August 30 Mrs Shipley is the former Mildred Zimmerman daughter of Carl and Mrs Zimmerman of Military road. Also notes include birthday anniversaries for Ebmer Buddy Donsife 36 and Charles Wilcom near Monrovia and visits among local families with plans for Labor Day travel and relatives in Silver Spring and Chambersburg.
Over 60 workmen tear up paving on Frederick main thoroughfare Patrick to Church as an electric line becomes a certainty. Sale of Frederick Jefferson turnpike to State Roads Commission closes with toll houses ceasing operation. road sold for 14130 dollars. Isabel Storm receives teaching certificate from State Board of Education through Woman's College program. Woman's College buildings repainting underway under Sourm Welty. Charles Birley assigned Weather Bureau recorder duties in the district replacing Henry Trail.
From the News-Post files dated August 31 1940 note Romania ceded land following German and Italian ultimatums. Other items include the Frederick Fair premium list, jurors for September term, Rev Dr Meeks announcing a new pastoral assistant Doris Devore, Russell Bros Circus arrival, and traffic noise survey findings.
Columnist George E. Sokolsky discusses the Communist Party USA youth outreach via a magazine named New Horizons. He cites editor Danny Rubin of Philadelphia as National Youth Director and a Fifth Amendment witness before the Senate committee. The piece notes the magazine aims to promote socialist ideas among youth, with a program including disarmament, school integration, and expansion of democracy. The column also covers film and music chatter, and ends with Purdue University guidance on planting distances for raspberries.
Vacationists on Cape Cod see evidence some scholars place Vinland on the Massachusetts peninsula. Norse mooring holes near Bass River and a Granite Clock at Sandwich are cited as hints, with discussion of Norse exploration and the Kensington Stone amid debates on Vinland’s location.
A list of births from August 25 to August 27 at Frederick Memorial Hospital includes Larry Wayne Gibbons fourth child, Michelle Lynn Szues first child, Dale Vincent Roderick third child, Debra Ruth Daywalt first child, Laune Ann Oden first child, Jamies Leslie Holter first child, Juanita Louise Weedon first child, Donna Virginia Dav idson? No. Wait. The list continues with Donna Virginia, Steven Eduard Mount, and notes mothers’ maiden names. Milk highlighted as calcium source for bones teeth nerves muscles and blood clotting.
The double ring ceremony took place at seven with Rev G Bartow Harris and Rev L D Carmack officiating. Bride wore a princess gown of white silk organza with lace and a chapel train, veil, and a crescent bouquet. The couple will reside in Hagerstown after a trip. he is minister of music at First Baptist. The reception followed at the church social room. Wall Street section notes stock market mixed after initial decline in moderate trading.
John A. Jordan 68 of Saint Anthony's near Emmitsburg died suddenly Tuesday at home. Survived by wife Mary C Althoff Jordan and seven children with multiple relatives and seven grandchildren. Requiem set at St Anthony's Church Friday 9:30 a.m. Burial in church cemetery. Also Bertha M Shafer 80 died Tuesday at her son’s home in Unionville. Survived by daughter Mrs Staley son George E Shafer and three grandchildren. Funeral at Gladhill Middletown Friday 10 a.m. with Rev Burkhardt officiating.
Funeral services were held for Clara Bernice Meyer at the Maryland Odd Fellows home with Rev. Sharpe and Rev. Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Lakewood cemetery Bowling Green Virginia. Elmer C. Bell of Seneca lay in state at a Montgomery General Hospital service officiated by Rev. Sharpe with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery Monrovia. Fidelia Walker Snyder of Travilah died Sunday. Bethesda Methodist church hosted services with burial in its church cemetery. A final note urges filling tractor gas tanks to prevent moisture buildup.
Miss Patricia Ann King and Thomas M. Graham united in a double ring ceremony on August 7 in the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. Harry L. Fehl Jr. officiated. The bride wore a white nylon gown with a pearl crown veil and carried white carnations. Maid of honor Bonnie King wore pink while best man Meredith Alexander attended the couple. Reception for 75 followed in the church social room before a short honeymoon.
The third annual Dinterman descendants reunion gathered at LeRoy Dinterman home in Rocky Ridge. Attendees included multiple Dinterman families from Taneytown Thurmont Keysville York Pa and Rocky Ridge with relatives listed by name.
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