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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
4
A local reader, Mrs. George Emswiler of Mount Airy, Md., writes December 23, 1963, urging Americans to exercise their beliefs without regard to religious denomination. She argues missionaries should return home where they are needed, expressing hope this may be her last public letter.
The nation faces Christmas with grief yet unity and generosity. The White House glows, the national tree lights up under the new President, while churches and communities emphasize charity and classic carols. The season spans joy and sorrow as faith and peace offerings bridge divides.
The author warns that year end travel brings the highest danger due to winter cold fog uncertainty traffic and drinking drivers. Public transport is safer. if driving avoid alcohol watch weather keep speed and patience to reach home and back safely.
Readable items recount Frederick business strength amid hard times and a series of local notes from December 24 1933. Topics include city coal costs and light plant condition, Alfred Dillard’s 101st birthday telephone call, Arlington Hotel cab plans, a buggy accident near Lime Kiln, Christmas mail relief at the post office, new noiseless bowling alleys in Walkersville, and Irving A Fox named deputy sheriff for Hauver's district.
A massive 1943 blaze destroyed a millwork shop and storage building at 32 Orchard avenue near the Fairgrounds, with damage running to thousands. Near zero cold hampered firefighters for three hours as Berlin endured a major RAF bombardment. Draft Board One issued final physical exam notices to sixty nine men for January Selective Service calls.
Two people died on Maryland roads Monday as snow sleet and rain worsened driving. Howard K. Wamsley, 29, of Baltimore County, died after a collision near Indian Springs on U. S. 40. Carrie G. Dobson, 72, of Greensboro was killed when a truck struck the car near Wye Mills. State highway deaths for the year reached 575.
The famous New York Sun editorial reply to Virginia Hanlon affirms Santa Claus exists as surely as love and generosity. It argues that belief relies on faith and imagination, not visible proof, and emphasizes the enduring magic of childhood wonder.
Merle Covall, 52, of Lantz, dropped a heavy battery on his right hand Friday and cut his right index finger. He was treated at Waynesboro Hospital. Boote Myers remains confined at home in Yellow Springs after three weeks of influenza illness.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Myers of Rockville announce the birth of their fourth child Sherrie Lee on December 17 at Suburban Hospital Bethesda. Mrs Myers is the daughter of Daniel Pine of Clarksburg. Master Bryan Covell celebrates his 10th birthday on Christmas Day. Cincinnati visitors Mr and Mrs Thomas J Schrantz and Mrs Cheryl Wells arrive for Christmas with Mrs Wells. Plans to travel to Ohio January 5 and visits with Crum W Va relatives follow. Frederick birthday boy, Frederick, celebrated today. Funeral in Belvidere for Floyd Banghart of Belvidere N J noted as Mr Hopkins and son Richard attend.
The piece reprints nostalgic verses by Folger McKinsey, recalling Frederick's holiday scenes. It mentions Smith's Temple of the Fancy, Beckley candy shop, Buck Hailer's, Old Market Street, and Aunt Sarah Suman's taffy and gingerbread, evoking memory of yesteryear.
The passage recounts the annunciation to Mary by the angel Gabriel, the decree of Caesar Augustus, Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, Jesus' birth in a manger, and the shepherds' visit, with praise and wonder among those who heard. It identifies the source as St. Luke.
The Jug Bridge Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Edwards den on North Market with 19 members and three guests. Unionville and New Market groups held Christmas parties and installations, with gifts, guest speakers, and a Christmas play by the Bush Creek Church group.
Editorial officers list readers who sent Santa Claus letters including Donnie Main Sherry Kline Steven A Eaves Eddie Barton Debbie Shafer Terry Coblentz Debra Shober and Gary Wayne Hubble plus others in the region. Typhoon Susan tracked 300 miles north of Truk in the Pacific near Guam and Eniwetok.
Mrs. McGolerick and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Roland Willard Edward Hal lock and Kenneth McGolerick gathered for a Christmas event. Capsule sisters were revealed through gift exchanges. Mrs. Robert Browning was introduced as guest of the hostess with co hosts serving refreshments to twenty four members and eight guests before adjourning to January 3 at Mrs. John Thompson's home.
Obituaries report deaths of Mrs. Nina Pauline Biddinger of Seneca and James Arthur Buckingham of Westminster with service details and survivors. Other listings include Mrs. Ida Mae Fadeley of Perryville and Albert E. Shipley of Mt. Olive with funeral arrangements. Florence Holliday Tabler, 91, widow of George W. Tabler, dies in Frederick County after a long illness. A separate brief notes former American Bar Association president Charles A. Beardley passing in Oakland California.
Nine year old Barbara Staten survived 47 days with third degree burns over 35 percent of her body after the Halloween explosion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum. The disaster killed 73 including her parents and grandmother while her brother John and cousin David were injured. Barbara and John are the remaining siblings, with David dying a day after the blast. Barbara was removed from the critical list on December 9 and learned her parents would not be coming home.
The Christmas message recalls God’s grace and blessing as December celebrates the Babe’s coming. Bells ring and angels sing as the divine greeting returns to lift souls and remain with us forever. Vida Hope, 45, actress-director of The Boy Friend, died in an auto accident in London Monday.
Wilbur Webster Baker 67 retired farmer of Frederick died Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He served in World War I and held several local posts with the American Legion and other groups. Survived by Emma Glison Baker widow two children and siblings. funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at M. R. Etchison and Son funeral home. Interment Singanore Cemetery Unionville.
Chief Judge Simon E Sobeloff leads three Fourth Circuit judges to hear a suit arguing Maryland congressional districts are unconstitutional. President Johnson says Joint Chiefs will visit his Texas ranch on December 30 to discuss a $9 billion military budget increase.
Fragmentary market column shows prices with Wheat and Corn figures unclear. The excerpt mentions 8.35 and references barley but lacks complete context or identifiable entities.
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