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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

3

Examines its Pat iages Every Afternoon

Page 60s The News Frederick Maryland reports its pat iages and services with notices on subscription rates and delivery. The notice notes AP dispatches and republication rights and lists date December 12, 1961.

THE Frederick Merviand Tureday Daga Southern Pts MFG Worth Frederick, Md Audit Bureau of Circular Associated Press Associates Presa Af Wick

Public literacy on vital questions praised by community leaders

The Frederick News-Post is praised for reporting principles and facts on controversial issues. Readers including students journalists policy makers and citizens are urged to study books presenting multiple sides. Mrs Manuel M Weinberg notes the paper serves the public.

Weddings Burton Dorsey Masser Hiltner in Frederick area

Miss Mary E. Dorsey of Germantown wed Rev. Lorne W. Burton of Clarksburg in a candlelight Trinity Methodist ceremony with Rev. James Kerr officiating. The Masser Hiltner match also took place at Edgewood Church of God on Thanksgiving Eve with a reception, as did news of an auxiliary meeting of the Frederick F C E. No. 1087.

Burton—Dorsey Mary E. Dorsey Germantown J. Daniel Dorsey Dorsey Lorne W. Burton Clarksburg L. W. Burton Charleston W. Va Trinity Methodist Church James Patterson Kerr Boyds Presbyterian Church James D. Dorsey Geneva Mullican Gaithersburg R. Lee Harding Charles F. Dorsey Charles Miller R. Carleton Browning James Hane Hiltmer — Masser Denis Elaine Masser Frederick W. Masser Frederick Raymond Franklin Hiltner Roy M. Hiitner Frederick County Edgewood Church of God Jon F. Myers Jeanne Despea William Hiltner Rockville Hiltner Frederick High School Frederick Automotive, Inc Grace National Im Shute of Heath Bethesda F.C.E Lades Fredeck F.C.E Bronswick Danner F.O.E Worthy Donald Gearnzer Rohard T. Beechey Case Ae Frank Whery Schuidt Ghacman

Letters To Santa Reflect True Spirit Of Family Christmas

The piece recalls annual newspaper letters to Santa showing children's wishes. Boys seek action items like boxing gloves, a BB gun, or a space ship while girls request dolls. Some express pathos, asking for shoes or warm coats for parents, emphasizing love and family time over material gifts.

Santa Claus

Kennedy Moves to End U S Government Silver Purchases

President Kennedy plans to repeal the rule that requires the government to buy all newly mined domestic silver. If Congress agrees, the Treasury will stop buying or selling silver, ending a long national practice. A worldwide shortage and rising prices follow, affecting coins and everyday silver goods.

U.S Kennedy Congress Treasury U. S. Treasury Federal Reserve Doles Washington U. S

Letter to the Editor Defends Speech Report as Accurate

A correspondent asserts a News report on Dr. Joseph F Thorning speech was accurate and fair. The writer claims involvement with Rev. Dr Thorning and defends the charges against a cited individual, arguing the receipt of a disputed book is not proof of political reactions.

Joseph F. Thorning United States Brazil Cai E ! Women God Wtines Domp Frederick County Gere

Fifty Years Ago in the City A Patchwork of Incidents

A collection of city notices and brief items reports water system upgrades cause frequent leaks and boiler bursts plumbers busy with repairs. Notable entries include Lavier Michael's job move, William Bell's death at 47 from indigestion, War readiness comments, a new Frederick station plan by B and O railroad, damaged altar slab at a church, fish removal from the C and O canal, Joseph Sheehan winning a race in Baltimore, Roy Poole winning a garage rebuilding contract, Frank Lighter's near accident, Dr Ray buying Villa Park property, and William F Zimmerman of Charlesville fatally stricken at dinner.

Lavier Michael East Third Street Union Knitting Mills East Patrick Street William D. Bell Bell Evangelical Reformed Church New York Chesapeake and Ohio Canal United States Fish Commission Maryland Potomac River Joseph Sheehan Baltimore Cross-County Club Electric Park Baltimore Roy W. Poole Ideal Garage Co Frank Lighter J. H. Lampe Evangelical Reformed Chapel Ray Villa Park Lakin William F. Zimmerman Charlesville

Twenty Years Ago Manila Dispatch Reports First Clash With Japanese

A Manila dispatch says Japanese warships fled American ships in the war’s first clash between the two sides. Admiral Hart confirms only one engagement. Japanese air raids damaged Cavite yard with notable losses. The Potomac Edison announces a Christmas party shift to wartime focus. Maryland Safe Guard units called to duty. men 18 to 48 will be drafted. Roosevelt notes Wake Island garrison and ongoing Japanese attacks. Navy Secretary Knox travels to Honolulu to assess Pearl Harbor damage.

Manila Thomas C. Hart Asiatic Flee Heaviy Cavite Del Secretary OF the Navy Koox Honosiu Peer

Press praised by Congressman Mathias for Sixth District

Congressman Charles Mac Mathias commends the Sixth District press for its accurate fair reporting across five Maryland counties. He credits newspapers with informing constituents, aiding responsible representation, and maintaining a free press as a vital bulwark of democracy.

Congress Charles Mac” Mathias Maryan America Moscow Izvestia

Longtime Church of God minister confined at home

Among The Sick ney Jonn af Gonso retired Church of God minister is confined to his home at 37 Liberty St Westminster with his sixth attack of pneumonia. He served the Maryland and Virginia elder ship for more than 52 years and is reported favorable. Judith Toms LeGore a student at Towson State Teacher's College entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday for an appendectomy. Mrs Louis E Eichelberger of Mt Oliver Boulevard who had tests at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown was returned to Frederick Memorial Hospital for surgery. Mrs Emory B Shipley Sr Westbrook underwent successful surgery this morning at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Frederick Memorial Hospital Emory B. Shipley Sr Westbrook

Mr and Mrs Hil lery celebrate quiet wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Howard C Hillery are quietly celebrating their wedding anniversary today. Mr and Mrs Raymond P Free are also mentioned in this personal notice.

Howard C. Hillery Raymond P. Free

30th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated on East South Street

East South street resident observes silver anniversary today. Mrs. Alice M. King of North Market street returned Sunday from a four week visit with her niece, Mrs. Lee Straight and family of Akron. George Edward Seals of Gaithersburg escaped serious injury when his 1958 Ford was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio Chicago bound 12 car passenger train at Chestnut street crossing. He was hospitalized in shock but released after treatment. The car stalled on the tracks and was pushed into a utility pole as the train halted a half mile past impact. police investigated and delayed the train for about an hour.

East South Street Alice M. King North Market Street Lee Straight and Akron George Edward Seals Gaithersburg Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Chestnut Street Rockville Seals Bethesda

Nine Men Are Sentenced In Emmitsburg Case

The court sentenced Clarence Ferris and several juveniles for breaking and entering and larceny at Myers television shop in Emmitsburg. Ferris, 18, had 18 months in the Maryland Reformatory with suspended sentence and strict probation. A 19-year-old youth faced conviction and sentencing after admitting about $165 taken from Scott's Service Station. his fate depends on Marine Corps acceptance. Two Marines received $100 fines after pleading guilty to larceny from Perry's Garage in Point of Rocks while attempting to return to Camp Lejeune. they may remain in the Marines if accepted. State Police investigated the cases of the Hamilton and Shamrock break-ins.

Clarence Ferris Emmitsburg Myers Television Shop Maryland Reformatory Ferris David Weinberg Scott Lester A. Donivan Jr Marine Corps Donivan George Neal Jr Perry Point of Rocks Camp Lejeune N. C Keith W. Sorber Noxon Wilbur F. Sheffield Paul Rudolph Marquis Nashua N.hl C. Vernon Summer

Births Reported December 3 9 in Frederick Area

Mr and Mrs John C Dorsey Jr announce the birth of their first child a son named John Claude II born Tuesday Mrs Dorsey is the former Sandra Smith Frederick Mr and Mrs Edward Weedon RFD 2 Frederick report a fifth child fifth son Kermit Lee born Wednesday Sgt and Mrs George Marvin 905 Pine Avenue Frederick also listed as a birth notice in the period.

Frederick Memorial Hospital John C. Dorsey Jr North Market Street Frederick John Claude II Dorsey Sandra Smith Edward Weedon RFD Kermit Lee George Marvin Pine Avenue

Colonial Farmhouse Advertises Singsieme Entesece Freer

The notice mentions a Colonial Farmhouse with references to rooms and egress in a dated format. Names Herman York and a location in New York are noted, alongside scattered numbers that resemble measurements or identifiers.

Pretitnet Herman York N.Y

Local Families Welcome Newborns This Week

A parade of births across Frederick area towns lists first and second children born on Wednesday through Saturday. Names include Linda Marie Dorsey Brenda Jane Gib bons Sharon Jean Fisher Debra Lee Croghan Laura Marie Snurr Donald Wayne Jr Christina Lee Kimberly Allyn Cathy Jean Cathy Jean and more with multiple residences in Frederick, Brunswick, Clarksburg, Middletown, and nearby hamlets.

Linda Marie Kenneth Dorsey RFD Airy Brenda Jane Harold J. Gibbons Sr Frederick Sharon Jean Ullyses L. Fisher Oak Street Linden Hills Debra Lee Fisher Patricia Lee Mackler Michael J. Croghan Jr Braddock Heights Laura Marie Donald Wayne Snurr West Fifth Street Donald Wayne Jr Snurr Barbara L. Mille Charles D. McLane West Potomac Street Brunswick Daniel Patrick Allen Lee Dove Clarksburg Kimberly Allyn Dove Barbara Jean Hess Harlan Christina Lee Burtner Ollie McVey Pleasant Elmo B. Allen Ice Street Donna Renee Monroe P. Angleberger North Bentz Street Ronald Eugene James Gouker Middletown Gary Lee Gene F. Roberts Dennis Wayne William D. Shankle West South Street Theresa Marie Shankle Mary Alice Stottiemyer Wolfsville

Emmitsburg Students Receive Rosettes At St Josephs

The Children of Mary at St Josephs High School held a reception in the church for aspirants. Rev John Fisher directed the ceremony with ribbons and medals awarded as part of the probation period. Altar boys William Eiker Dennis Stahley James Grinder assisted.

Charles B. Shore Emmitsburg Children of Mary of William Eiker Dennis Stahley James Grinder Children of Mary Sister Louise Mother Seton School Shannon Boyle Cecilia Cool Mildred Harner Dorothy Hamerick Lindz Kelz Carmen Keeney Mary Knott Elizabeth Krietz Margaret Marshall Deborah Merritt Beverly Messner Barbara Michael Mary Ott Eileen Remavege Alma Sanders Judy Shorh Arlene Shorten Betty Smith Nancy Starner Sarah Trout Katherine Twomey Audrey Mary Knox Theresa Long Elaine May Patricia McMann Susan Parks Marlene Pinkas Kathryn Reaver Yvonne Shryock Charles Shorh Ralph Ohler Frances Wagerman Josephine Rodgers Judy Hardman Darlene Eyler Victor Cullen Hospital Thomas Woody" Stoner Mt. St. Mary's College Woody Feaj Ami St.Joseph's Ick School Donald Simmer Emmit Garms Examitsburg

Tobacco Raising Proves A Profitable Hobby

A 67 year old farmer in Maryland’s Frederick area grows white burley tobacco and notes rising demand. He and partner Mr. Clay report profits from 25 years of tobacco farming, with growing markets in Baltimore and local warehouses. The piece cites weekly cigarette consumption and forecasts better yields in 1961.

Clay Baltimore Cayen Vipus Frederick Montgomery County Barney Claw Day

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