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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1961
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions delivery, fees, and an address in vague terms. It references Herter Avan Buresu of Chosenaal and an Associated Press style note, with a date line pointing to Tuesday December 19 in an unspecified year.
A meditation on how Christmas remains meaningful amid fears of war and armament. The text argues religion honors life, freedom requires defending it, and the Manger's message offers hope that the Star will shine again this Christmas Eve with clearer faith.
Readers commend the W C T U and Frederick County Homemakers Chorus in letters to The News. Several correspondents urge broader moral-minded reporting to curb drinking and reflect on American values amid global tensions.
A local Jaycee Wives group proposes a self funded effort to build a better environment for families and children. The initiative emphasizes moral integrity and seasonal renewal as a guiding aim. Address noted: 1507 W Std St. NEIL R Lane.
A letter to Santa Claus has been received at the News-Post from Miss Debbie Blank of Santa location not specified in the fragment. The item notes the act of sending a holiday missive and identifies the sender.
Fifty years ago the U S joined world powers in a note to the Shanghai peace conference warning that failure to reach agreement may invite foreign intervention. The item reports various local happenings including horse thefts and community charity efforts, with notes on college uniforms and local officials.
A collage of World War II dispatches notes Axis forces in Libya pursued by Britain and Russian gains widening on the frontier. It mentions the U S war plans to expand the Army using selective service as voluntary enlistments pause. Also notes retirement of chemist D W Fetterol y and a nativity scene at the Academy of the Visitation on East Second Street drawing attention.
Local car parts dealers raise funds totaling 635 dollars for Harmony Grove Auto Parts. The effort reflects community backing amid ongoing efforts to aid a local business in need.
Property records list transfers and improvements noted by court clerks. Names such as Florence, Reiph Ll oyd, and Ash appear in deed entries with references to rents and property improvements. The fragmentary text references certain parcels and street notes linked to deed actions and property updates.
Mattie Harris of 299 West Street is a patient at Ick Memorial Hospital. Mrs June Walters of Route 1 Frederick has been discharged from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she was a medical patient. Mr Welter Donovan of Walnut Street Brunswick returned home Friday after four weeks in Frederick Memorial Hospital and is much improved. Master Woody Etzler son of Mr and Mrs Allen Etzler near New Market entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday evening for observation. Oliver Hoffman near Newes entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday night for creation and treatment. Trail Avenue Memorial Hospital observation and Exchison who has eins or Clinton 224. Hamil sas taken to his from Fred by the Uni program will be.Bent 7:30 rel Church the Youth Arnold A oOpeanne As 1. i Br pack diving cod impunements.
The County Commissioners met Monday to review roads issues and proposed zoning ordinance amendments from the Planning Commission. They rejected two amendments on itinerant worker camp conversions and signage limits, but approved others including nursery schools in certain districts and Board of Appeals oversight for certain uses. They also approved road repairs and road maintenance projects while seeking further information and wording on rejected items.
Funeral services for Mrs Bertha Susan Culler widow of Edgar P Culler were held Monday at 1 p m at the funeral home 106 East Church Street Rev Eugene W Young of Mount Zion Evangelical Church and Rev Frank A Rosenberger officiated Pallbearers included Edward W Poole C Ralph Kemp Richard A Fogle Thomas P Green Charles C Roberts and Robert W Myers Interment followed at St Luke s Cemetery Feagaville M R Etchison and Son Funeral Directors
Christmas season brings numerous company and school events in Frederick. Factory groups, banks, and schools host dinners and dances at the Francis Scott Key Hotel and other venues. Notable gatherings include Singanore High School faculty December 1 and 14 to 16 events with about 100 guests, 250 at the American Optical banquet December 16, and 130 expected at M J Grove Lime Company dinner December 18. Funeral services for Austin Bowers Gross set for Thursday at Park Way Church of God following Saturday accident on U S 15.
Mrs C Reese Metcalfe 88 widow of C Reese Metcalfe of Union Bridge died at her son J Frank Metcalfe's home after an extended illness Born November 11 1873 in Frederick County she was the daughter of Reuben and Margaret Sayler Her husband predeceased her by 18 years Surviving are three sons Gaven E Westminster Reese Orville Arlington VA and I Frank Union Bridge ten grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren One brother and one sister Isaac W Sayler near Union Bridge and Mrs Myra Lindsay Detroit MI also survive She was a member of St James Lutheran Church Union Bridge The body is at Union Bridge Funeral Home where services will be held Thursday at 2 pm Rev Donald Brake will officiate Interment in Pipe Creek cemetery Friends may call Wednesday evening Mrs John Woolfolk Mrs Mary Sophia Meredith Woolfolk 71 wife of John C Wool Folk of Winchester VA died Saturday evening at her home after a heart attack Surviving sister Mrs John T DeWitt of Knoxville
Mr Kenneth Douglas Wolfe son of Mr and Mrs Harry Robert Wolfe of 26 Maple Avenue celebrates his 2th birthday with PFC Edward R Strine home on thirty day leave from Lodzigsburgh Germany visiting his aunt Mrs Lauretia Grove and grandmother Mrs Goldie Barter. AXC Wayne Anders son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Anders of Detour recently spent ten weeks with his parents. Airman Anders graduated from Air Force Technical Training School at Amarillo Base Texas and is assigned to Centen She Tum Base for further training and duty.
Harmony Grove School will present a Christmas program for retarded children at North Frederick Elementary on Wednesday. Students will perform a Mother Goose pageant with a glee club, nativity scene, and Christmas carols. Refreshments will be served.
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