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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1963
Page
4
West Berliners may visit relatives in East Germany during holidays under a pass agreement, while East Germans are barred from traveling to West Berlin or West Germany. The deal shows West Berlin’s openness and East Germany's distrust of returns, highlighting the Wall’s political symbolism and broader emigration tensions.
December 21 1913 items note mayor and aldermen awarding contracts for city offices repainting and setting policemen salaries at 600. A 30 foot tree near Woodsboro is found for Christmas. A Thornmont girl Ella Smith pulled a sewing needle from her side with help from her sister Emma. Mt Olive Cemetery reinterment completes 324 bodies. Pauline Black nearly hanged herself but saved by mother's arrival. Christmas programs held in schools to mark holiday end.
Lyndon B Johnson addressed United Nations delegates as president promising U S leadership for world peace. He urged ending nuclear diffusion promoting arms control and disarmament and fighting hunger disease and ignorance while inviting emerging nations and the Soviet Union to join in peaceful development and a safer world.
Frederick County business education teachers honored Allen R. Gaddis, director of business administration, at a Friday meeting. He will leave Frederick County January 1 for a new role with the Charles County Board of Education. Presenting a combination thermometer barometer and humidity guide was Miss Betty McCaffrey.
Health officer Dr. B C Kefauver urges residents to avoid crowds to curb spread amid a high influenza caseload. Local charity bread donations are canceled but cash and purchases will fund Christmas baskets. News from the war fronts and a local accident update follow.
Mr and Mrs Robert E Hedges Williamsburg Virginia announce the birth of their first child a daughter Elizabeth Anne born December 7 at William Memorial Hospital Mrs Hedges is the former Virginia Line daughter of Mrs Ethel Line Brunswick Mr Hedges is the son of Mrs Adel Hedges Knoxville Larry Wayne Smith son of Mr and Mrs Earl Smith Rocky Ridge observed his 14th birthday Friday.
Mrs Henry Keller patient at Georgetown University Hospital remains noted. C Lease Bussard committee chairman will discuss the Key Memorial Medal on two Baltimore stations. He speaks Sunday at 12 15 pm for 15 minutes on WBAL and Thursday at 2 pm for 15 minutes on WCBM.
Police report a crash on S Potomac Street at 6 15 p m Friday involving Charles L Hoffmaster of Knoxville and Harold N Petticord of 173 Summit Avenue. Hoffmaster attempted a left turn and crossed the center line, hitting Petticord’s car.
Senate inquiry into financial disclosures lists Wayne Morse's income at 69247.90 for last year. Assets include a 29 acre Eugene farm and a 74 acre Poolesville Maryland farm. Income comprised Senate salary 22500, lectures 10364.01, fund chairmanship 5000, interest 432, farm gross 27512.61, other 3439.28.
A 19 year old college student writes about a 16 year old girl forced to heavy housekeeping chores by her father. The girl endures back pain from overwork while her 13 year old brother avoids labor and the mother does not intervene. The student warns of coercive control and seeks guidance.
A Christmas message urges shared joy despite cold war fears and atheistic hostility. The piece emphasizes faith, peace, and light, while James A. Grove promotes a Christmas Eve blood drive at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with a Yorkshire-voiced poem urging donations to meet shortages.
Residents in the Cumberland Maryland area may hear sonic booms about twice weekly for several months. The Air Force says the booms come from a jet fighter loaned to Westinghouse Electric Corp for navigation and communications research. Flights occur at eight miles altitude to lessen sound impact and follow a precise course for national defense purposes.
Frederick Electronics announces a new plant expansion with capacity for four major additions. Current employment stands at about 70, with growth anticipated in 1964 as the company maintains a strong order flow from U.S. Government and major firms. The firm, organized in 1951, operates its manufacturing locally and markets nationwide and internationally. Data Products Company, Inc. of Rockville became a wholly owned subsidiary in 1961 handling engineering for both firms.
Frederick Business Properties Company enlarges holdings with additions to Western Maryland Wholesale on East Street, a Miller Motors Ram dealer showroom on East Patrick Street, a Harris Motor Express freight terminal on Route 15 South, Kinsey Sharpening Service building on Route 15 South, and plans for Monocacy Village Shopping Center. Kinseys move from Motter Avenue after year start. Johnson Outboard Motors and McCulloch chain saw franchised. Company organized 1960 by Mr. Kelly. officers Grove president Schoolman VP Keller secretary. Kelly treasurer and manager. offices at 413 Pine Avenue.
A Hagerstown circuit court action filed for Paul E. Palladino Jr. and his parents from 123 South Locust street was settled for 1500 dollars without trial. Defendant William K. Talbott of Myersville was accused of a July 26 1963 motor vehicle collision at Northern avenue and Park road.
Funeral services are detailed for Mrs Catherine L Ehmling and Charles Marshall Gilbert with interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Additional notices cover Miss Margaret Groshon and Wilbur H Main, plus a Taneytown double ring wedding of Miss Patty Lou Glass and Dennis McGlaughlin at Tom's Creek Methodist Church with reception in the church hall.
State Police report an out of state motorist found unconscious in his car along U S 15 near Md 26. Mrs Le Roy D Fothergill of near Mt Pleasant spotted him slumped at the wheel and provided aid. Trooper Robert L McAfee arrived and also gave first aid before the driver left.
Irvin W. Lloyd of Brunswick retires from the B and O Railroad after 47 years and eight months of service. He began in 1915 for 1.47 dollars per day and shifted to braking in 1918 earning 2.78 dollars for a 100 mile trip. A birthday retirement party honored him this past Sunday with family attending.
Three Baltimore men were sentenced to two years in prison and fined 11,100 on federal gambling violations. Benjamin Magliano also known as Benny Trotta, 57, his brother Anthony Magliano, 29, and Vincent De Santis, 52, were convicted of gambling without the required $50 federal tax stamp in U.S. District Court. Judge Edward S. Northrop announced the sentence.
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