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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
4
A 1983 Christmas meditation by Edward Strice urges focus on Christ’s birthday over material excess. It contrasts old and modern customs, warns against debt and alcohol, and calls readers to observe the season with faith, charity and devotion to Jesus Christ.
A reflection on a child's faith in Santa Claus as a centerpiece of Christmas. Parents bear a responsibility to nurture belief, teaching with care so faith endures into adulthood. Even amid fabricated costumes, a child sees Santa as a real part of Christmas.
A reader reflects on the Christmas season and charitable campaigns. They note Santa imagery and fundraising by agencies, urging reflection amid bustling celebrations. The piece questions the meaning of charity and the fulfillment of good deeds during the holidays.
A fall scene shows swallows circling a pond when a sparrow hawk swoops in. Most young swallows are killed while the mother and relatives brood on a tree branch above the pond. They remain perched as evening falls, mourning the loss.
A new bridge on Black Rock road between Routes 108 and 28 across Seneca Creek near Upper Montgomery County opened to traffic. The flood washed out the old bridge in spring 1956, delay followed, and Col. and Mrs. Ronald Button led a signature drive before Montgomery County Council approved a $20,000 rebuild this spring.
December 19 1913 items note a Christmas tree for Court House Park fountain jail hot water shower baths for prisoners hawk trap on Dr C H Conley farm youth assaulted in Catocin Tunnel near Point of Rocks several horses felled on North Market Street city light plant issue and Hagerstown Frederick Railway Co Maryland Turnpike Association meeting Union Manufacturing filtration plant farewell sermon of Rev William C Sykes at Reformed church Jefferson
George W. Cornell portrays Luke the Gentile physician traveling from Caesarea to Jerusalem to gather eyewitness accounts about Jesus. He interviews Mary and Elizabeth’s circle, notes Mary’s fear and divine blessing, and records Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem for the birth amid Roman enrollment under Caesar Augustus.
Editor notes recount how Luke gathered gospel material in Bethlehem and from shepherds, portraying his cautious interviewing in a crowded inn and on the road. The piece highlights Luke’s care toward women, his humane craft, and his unique parables, noting he wrote after Paul’s death and that he died a bachelor in Thebes. Next: JOHN 1.
Twenty years ago items report daily stamp sales exceeding $1,000 at the post office. Submarines in the Pacific claim eight more Japanese cargo ships. American forces in New Guinea consolidate positions per Gen. MacArthur. Roosevelt returns to the White House to a tumultuous reception. Atlantic Coast Line wreck toll reaches 70. Last night’s low was 13 degrees as skaters flock to Culler Lake. County health officers note walking cases of grippe and cold complaints, with pneumonia and influenza threats barely apparent.
Dr. William D. Campbell a longtime Hagerstown general practitioner died Tuesday evening at Washington County Hospital after months of illness. He 50 years in local practice in 1956 and was a pioneer in public health and a leader in civic affairs. Survived by his wife five sons and twelve grandchildren, funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel with Rev. Albert Lucas officiating. Memorials may go to St. John's Episcopal Church building fund.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Gross of Myersville accompanied their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Chester B. Wolfe of Hagerstown Rt. 6 on a 4000 mile trip through the southern states. A day was spent with Mr. and Mrs. William E. Thompson of Schley Avenue and their family of Clarksburg including Bertie Becky Christine and other relatives.
Christmas shoppers face a wide array of main courses from beef pork veal lamb and various poultry across the nation. Beef roasts include chuck rib and ramp cuts while a national chain lists ramp roasts at 89 cents. Turkeys range 29 to 43 cents per pound in the Northeast. Other poultry include fryers hens ducks geese and capons with vegetables and fruit such as cabbage carrots celery onions and cranberries apples and citrus available.
A Maryland pilot Driving School reports over 90 percent pass rates after four sessions and very few repeaters. Officials advocate pre licensing courses for all drivers citing strict state laws and potential expansion nationwide. Montgomery County runs an eight year program with 400 to 500 completions and minimal repeaters, while organizers discuss broader public demonstrations.
Three motorists faced Magisterate Byron W. Thompson in court. Wilson Hoffman Jr., 18, of Red 2 Union Bridge, was fined $10 and costs for operating an unsafe motor vehicle after a Nov 6 accident on Md 26. Luther E. Fiorine Jr., 23, Walkersville, was fined $5 and costs for passing when the way ahead was not clear after a Nov 26 arrest on East Street. Charles L. Stone, 19, Jefferson, was found guilty of loitering with a suspended $10 fine and costs after an arrest on morning traffic duty.
Editorial offices received Christmas letters from Randy Mort of Woodsboro Debbie Sue Shaffer of Graceham Timmy Kline of RFD 2 Paron Jimmy D Summers of Walkersville and James Bell of this city in a festive reader submission brief.
Baltimore AP report notes Columbia Teachers College professor A Harry Passow urged a comprehensive approach to slum schools at Johns Hopkins. He criticized reliance on hot lunches better buildings and gadgets, urging urban curricula and early grade focus with remedial work after fourth grade.
Among the sick at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mrs Amye Hoffman of Rockwell Terrace was admitted Wednesday in fair condition with no visitors allowed. Paul Wade son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Wade near Frederick was admitted Monday for surgery and is in satisfactory condition. Steven Mount three years old son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Mount Jr near Mt Airy underwent surgery Monday and is in satisfactory condition. Mrs Carl Lightner Braddock avenue returned home Friday after a medical stay. Mrs G Mallet-Prevost of Clarkburg is recovering from a fall with a broken ankle and expects a six week cast.
Gambrill Park Homemakers held their annual Christmas party in the United Civic building Shooks town on December 12 with a covered dish supper. Santa distributed gifts, carols were led by Mrs. Carol Freed and prizes were won by several members.
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