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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1959
Page
4
Wilme Sneith laments being behind trends in iiving and technology in a humorous column from Lapeer. He jokes about waxed floors, squeaky appliances, and a changing home life as he notes the family adapts to stereophonic music, renewed diets, and evolving habits.
A profile notes Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald as a great 1920s novelist and critic of wealth obsessed society. It recalls his fame, the Be Loved Infidel portrayal, his death in 1940 at 44, and his burial in Union Cemetery Rockville beside his parents.
The piece notes 16 million Americans aged 65 plus, over a fourth of 1964 presidential voters, driving Senate hearings by Labor and Public Welfare on Social Security, old age aid, and proposed health insurance for seniors. It cites Senator Pat McNamara and HEW Secretary Flemming urging higher earnings limits and reform as Ways and Means mulls a Medicare style plan led by Rep. Aime Ferand.
William R. Rodenberg, 54, a founder of the Baltimore Datts, died at his Washington home on Thursday. Authorities indicate a heart attack as the likely cause.
Notes from December 5 1909 report long term Junior Fire Co president Judge John J Motter to retire after 15 years. Frost and drought push farmers to haul water from Carroll Creek. Fredericksburg seeks gas pipe franchise from city authorities. Annie Morgan injured when struck by a runabout shaft near Middletown. A minor fire at Niles Abrecht home on West Patrick Street was quickly put out after a match ignited a bed.
Frederick merchants and post office brace for busy pre Christmas days. Police foresee garage jams as auto inspection deadline nears. Mal Hallets Orchestra booked for Frederick High alumni dance December 27 at the State Armory. County commissioners have not acted on a $4.00 budget request for two more county health nurses. Plan a new Potomac bridge at pany Hook at $800,000 to be drafted by the State. Advisory Board meeting discusses detours and one way streets for A G Rolfe who died Friday. funeral Monday at St Mary’s Catholic church Barnesville. Interment at Mt Calvary cemetery Richmond. Rolfe was a prominent paving contractor at Spring Valley Hereford Farms near Poolesville.
The court granted letters of administration for two estates. Izabeth Hauver is appointed in the Richard Hauver estate with heirs the widow and children Richard A. Hauver Jr Vivian E. Hauver Sandra A. Hauver and Christina Hauver. Rose Mary Kaufman is appointed in the Taney B. Kaufman estate with heirs the widow and daughters Joan Anna Kaufman and Maureen A. Kaufman.
The report details a bride in turquoise chiffon mitts with a turquoise net headpiece and velvet ribbon. Carol Ann Fries, bride’s niece, served as flower girl in shrimp taffeta with a V neck, carrying a pompoms and shrimp rose bouquet. Groom’s brother-in-law John Thompson is noted with family ties and ceremony references.
Funeral services for Albert Baker and Melvin Ris were conducted at Mount? and Hend rd with Routc funeral directors handling arrangements. Feazain 163 was noted in the obituary listing.
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports several patients improving or recovering from injuries and illnesses. Among them are Among The Sick Ma Elmer Hilderbrand Jr from Route 6 with a broken leg and Mr Truman Smith hospitalized Thursday evening. Mrs Windsor and Mrs Freyman are listed as surgical and medical patients respectively. Others include Mr Buckles recovering from cottage fire burns and Mr Thompson recovering from broken hip.
Jimmy Borris sustains a metatarsal fracture in the foot during a jump at the Hersie game, leaving him sidelined as officials assess recovery.
Patricia Schroeder of 607 Charles Street Norman Bernstein head of the Shopping Center group and second prize winner Kurt Nusbaum of RFC Taneytown Ruben Caplan head of the Retail Division with third place are listed among the prize recipients.
The notice lists infant David Joseph Black of Warfieldsburg near Gettysboro and multiple obituaries including Mrs. Wilmer Rippeon, Mrs. Alice Slattery, Mrs. Gertrude Widmeyer, and Richard H Lamb. Details show funeral times, locations, survivors, and places like Rocky Hill cemetery and Frederick Memorial Hospital.
Birth notices list several families with newborns on December dates. Notable entries include Mr. and Mrs. Herold Chorpen, Linden Hills, second child and second daughter Donna Ma. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Webb Urbana, second son Daniel Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Purrear Stewart Manor apartments, Carolyn Fave, second child first daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Wi Taner Urbana, first daughter Susan Patricia. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carey Dulaney Avenue, third child Daphne Gay. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gifft Burkitsville, third child Dale Leonard.
The ceremony united Miss Edna Jaze and Mr. Daniel W. Rich at Bridge with Rev. Richard Dudderar officiating. Richard Dudderar and organist Ralph Ripley participated. bride wore yellow chiffon with blue accents and carried yellow pompoms. groom and attendants wore coordinated attire. The reception followed at a farm residence where the couple reside and the groom works in farming.
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