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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1960
Page
4
The text notes a rising birth rate with record September and August highs, then lists collateral forfeitures from Magistrate's Court involving motorists and various traffic violations across multiple routes, plus brief dispatches on Luxembourg steel output and a U.S. Jordan highway aid deal.
A batch of Santa letters received by the News-Post includes names from Frederick, Adams County, and nearby towns. The list names Julie Gaver, Jean and Teri Manteil, Randy Frye, Debbie Shafer, Robin Foreman, Dougie Miller, the Proctors, and several others from Adamsstown and York.
A collage of items from the 1860s through 1910 era notes fifteen large hogs weighing 5115 pounds. A new library room is under renovation at the Frederick County exchange to improve appearance and clerk convenience. A steel bridge over Fishing Creek at Utica arrived in Lewistown from York Bridge Co. Dr W J Brown opened a veterinary practice in property formerly Houck’s livery stable. Mrs Mary Baker Eddy’s fortune largely left to the Christian Science church. A new porch is added to William W Fleming’s cigar store on West Patrick Street. Associate Justice Edward D White of the US Supreme Court is to be designated Chief Justice by President Taft. Jacob Rohrback, W N Jolliffe and Charles M Gilpin named to organize the Young Men’s Bible Society annual meeting at Evangelical Reformed church next month. The White Automobile Co of Baltimore reports spring deliveries: a White steamer to T B Hayward and a White gas car to George Birell.
Twenty years ago Italian troops were reported captured by British forces after a wedge attack. The item notes terror among Italians and mentions discussions of court actions and estate administration. Draft appeals were being filed, with two hearings recorded for registrants.
Denver radios report that farmers voted against increased government intervention and price fixing in agriculture. Charles B. Shuman of the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke at the 42nd annual convention praising voters and calling for repeal of detrimental laws and authorities. Attendees from Maryland and nearby areas joined the gathering.
An investigation into a trucking firm tied to illegal whisky movement in Maryland proceeds. Seizures at the Hyattsville terminal yielded 27 cases totaling 324 fifths bought in Washington DC. Maryland officials said Baltimore and Philadelphia offices will determine charges against company officers and the firm.
Miss Nancy Louise Wentz and John Milton Reever wed in Taneytown at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. The ceremony was led by Rev. Eugene Gardner with Hazel Hess as organist. Attendants wore emerald gowns. reception followed and the couple planned a Florida honeymoon then residence at 3 East Baltimore Street.
Mr and Mrs Warne Larkin of Clarke Place announce the birth of their first child a son William Allen at Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday morning. The infant weighed six pounds 15 ounces. Mrs Larkin is the former Carol Ann Dorsey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Dorsey Clarke Place. Mr Larkin is serving with the Navy stationed at Mayport Naval Base Florida. ENGAGED Shafer Hahn Bowers plan wedding Charlotte Louise Shafer to Eduard Hahn Bowers son of Ralph H Bowers. Shafer is a Frederick High School graduate class of 39 and works at Frederick Tailoring Company. Bowers is engaged in farming. An Apr il wedding is planned.
Gardner C. Quill of Old Braddock is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital with a compound leg fracture. Mrs Ruby W Myers of Liberty arrived for x rays and observation. A Spartanburg AP report notes a drunken driving conviction after a driver hit a dead cow. Americans aged 20 to 35 are taller and heavier than in 1900.
A two passenger private plane diverted by a storm hit U S 240 near Frederick Maryland. Pilot Roger H Jones of Chevy Chase and his brother Edward and passenger Anna Filbrook were uninjured after the aircraft diverted from Montgomery County Airpark in Laytonsville during a sightseeing flight. Police inspect the wreckless landing.
Hilda Pauline Duvall of Woodfield died Sunday at home aged e4. She leaves husband ee L. Duvall and six children including Norman, Harold, and William Duvall, plus three sisters and three brothers. Services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Francis H. Barber funeral home Laytonsville with interment Jennings Chapel. Infant Barbara Jean Smith died at Frederick Memorial Hospital aged three days. She leaves Ralph L. and Catherine Virginia Boyer Smith as grandparents and Ralph W. Smith as brother. interment Mount Olivet cemetery. Funeral directors M. RK Etchison and Son.
A sequence of funeral services is listed for several individuals. Lulu E. Brown Elmer E. Cramer Melvin R. Nusz Sr. Daniel W. Renner Jon G. Look and others are shown with service times locations and officiants. Interments occurred at Mount Olivet Pleasant View St Johns Lutheran and Mount Olivet cemeteries.
Patricia Grace Hancock and Raymond Lewis Wezel exchanged wedding vows at Edgewood Brethren Church Union Bridge on November 19. The bride wore chantilly lace, and attendants included Zelma Holkizeoleid and Sonny Price. After a reception, the couple resides with the bride’s family as both attend local schools and work at Union Bridge Manufacturing.
Dr. John H Hewitt, 77, who practiced medicine in Indiana and Missouri for 30 years, died Friday. He led the Indiana State Board of Health in the 1920s and served as an officer in the Army Medical Corps during World War I.
A playful cooking tip suggests blending Florida orange juice into stuffing to boost flavor and acidity for better preservation. In home care, a soft rubber eraser can rub away grease stains from painted walls, removing marks with simple friction.
R A Magnelli appointed Sales Manager for Gulf region including Baltimore Westminster Hagerstown and Martinsburg serving Md Pa and W Va. Announcement by B R Lawlor division manager of Hadelphia notes prior roles in Baltimore and company veteran with sales and managerial experience. Lives with wife and child at 708 Stone Bar Road Hampton Va.
The Frederick News-Post invites tips on local news events for December with cash prizes. Hours: weekdays 8 am to noon, Sunday 4 pm to midnight. Prizes range from 1 to 5 dollars, awarded to the first calls on each story with editors selecting the winners.
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