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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1960

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New Storm Predicted For Area After Snow Melt

The area awaits a new snowstorm set to strike Frederick County tomorrow night and continue into Thursday. Temperatures rose to 48 degrees the past day while icy roads caused a crash on Route 16 near Brunswick. Gordon Baker, 22, of Waterford, was treated for chest injuries after his 1959 Ford skidded and hit guard rails. State Police cited two charges.

Frederick County Weather Bureau State Roads Commission Woodsboro Libertytown Singanore Road Gordon Baker Waterford Frederick Memorial Hospital Brunswick Baker L. W. Pieltz

Farmer Dies While Searching For Calf Near Johnsville

Jacob H. Lawler a 58 year old farmer died last night in a snow filled pasture near Johnsville while searching for a stray calf. Dr B O Thomas Sr said a heart attack caused by overexertion led to the death. The calf reportedly wandered back to its original spot. Lawler was a son of the late Albert and Susan Hoffman Sayler and is survived by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 pm from Wright funeral home Union Bridge with Rev Ernest Rice officiating. Interment in Pike Creek cemetery near Uniontown. Friends may call 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Jacob H. Lawler Johnsville B. O. Thomas Sr Albert Susan Hoffman Sayler Sayler Hoffman Angie Myers Westminster Ray Hahn Taneytown John Sayler Albert Sayler Theodore Savier Waterloo Iowa Wright Union Bridge Ernest Rice Beaver Dam Church of the Brethren P Ke Creek Uniontown

Traffic Death Toll Drops Over Christmas Weekend

The Associated Press reports at least 485 Americans died in traffic accidents during the long Christmas weekend, below last year's figure and the lowest for a three day period since 1949 when 413 died. the National Traffic Council had warned up to 510 deaths could occur.

Associated Press Ty Council

Plan to Restore Eisenhower to Five Star General Rank

Congressional leaders work on a plan to restore Dwight D. Eisenhower to a five star general rank after he leaves the White House. A special act would restore rank with a $20 543 annual pay and keep pension and office allowances for a former president.

Washington Eisenhower White House Congress Pentagon Douglas MacArthur Omar Bradley Chester W Nimitz Senate House

36 Below Recorded In Minnesota

A cold wave chilled the Midwest with Detroit Lakes Minnesota at 36 below zero and Fargo region readings around 31. Northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota saw about 25 below. Subzero temperatures extended to Sault Ste Marie Michigan and Wisconsin towns Grantsburg and Superior.

Associated Press Detroit Lakes Minn Fargo N.D North Dakota Minnesota Sault Ste. Marie Mich Wisconsin Grantsburg Superior Rockies

Yule Gifts Distributed At Hospital

The Frederick Memorial Hospital received Christmas cheer from the hospital's Women's Auxiliary on Sunday. Santa Claus in the person of C Edward Winpigler toured the wards with gifts for every patient. Sears Roebuck provided toys for children and Girl Scout and Brownie troops made tray favors. Mrs J Frederick Kreissig led the Goodwill committee and filmed seven small trees. Red poinsettia plants donated by Dr F H Legg brightened cafeteria tables. The Ridgeville Methodist church Young Adult class provided four window trees. Christmas carols played on a high fidelity set funded partly by Calvary Methodist church vacation Bible school group.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Santa Claus C. Edward Winpigler Sears Roebuck J. Frederick Kreissig Goodwill Committee

Pine Ridge stern moored at Newport News after fatal voyage

The Pine Ridge stern section was moored at Newport News VA ending a voyage that began in New York and aimed for Corpus Christi. Chief Engineer John Richard of Wilmington remained aboard with four crew members as salvage rights are contested. Seven crewmembers, including Captain Clark Snyder, are missing and presumed dead after the tanker broke in two 10 miles east of Cape Hatteras.

Newport News New York Corpus Christi Tex Fout Atlantic Building Center Virginia Capes John Richard Wilmington Del Keystone Shipping Co Philadelphia Coast Guard Cherokee Capes Richart Lamberts Point Cape Hatteras Vailey Forge Clark Snyder Havertown J. A. Williamson Williamson

Christmas Gift Drive Reaches Record Reach by Local Groups

Salvation Army and American Legion Posts report record distributing of gifts and food over Christmas. Salvation Army packed 176 food baskets and 165 last minute requests were filled. Francis Scott Key Post and county posts delivered toys to about 313 families and 1,265 children. Thurmont post sent 38 toy families and 11 food baskets with candy for 300 children. stock nearly exhausted as merchants and others helped.

Salvation Army American Legion Francis Scou Key Post Paul Alexander Thurmont Post Legion H. S. Miller Francis Scott Key Post Miller

Marylanders Warned Of Second Cold Blast

The Associated Press reports Marylanders face a second cold snap after two days of sun and warmth. The weather bureau at Friendship Airport predicts a colder night and an even colder Wednesday with possible snow. Temperatures may dip about 6 degrees below December normals until Friday when another cold spell moves into the state for a brief stay. Snow and ice from the December 11 storm continue to thaw slowly across most areas.

Tne Associated Press Falmost

Montevue Christmas A Success at the County Home

The Montevue home hosted a Christmas gathering for about 91 residents with a large family style dinner and gifts. County officials George Stup and Robert Schell oversaw a three week remodel of a fourth floor multipurpose room to serve as assembly space, arts and crafts, and a venue for services and movie showings.

Montevue George Stup Robert Schell Schell Stup General Assembly Montevue Womens Auxiliary Ables Elks Santa David Hagen Hammond Gaugh James Mitchell Homer Harris

Santa and Stork Deliver Christmas Babies at Frederick Hospital

At Frederick Memorial Hospital on Christmas Day a couple welcomed daughter Kelley Anne Tyergar born 12 35 pm. It was their third child. The stork also arrived for four other families including Henrietta Penny Fox James Lee Stillions Curtis Dwayne Nail Paul David Bowens Jr. and a late Christmas baby boy to Mr and Mrs John L Burdette.

Santa Claus Frederick Memorial Hospital Herman H. Tyergar Willow Avenue Kelley Anne Santa Henrietta Penny Fox Paul N. Fox Frederick James Lee Stillions Frank J. Stimons Curtis Dwayne Nail Thomas L. Naill Airy Paul David Bowens Jr Paul Bowens Walkersville

Colts Pick Ohio State QB At Draft Meet

Philadelphia AP report on the NFL draft with Minnesota selecting Tulane halfback Tommy Mason as the No 1 choice. The piece notes other first round picks including Norman Snead and Tom Matte of Ohio State, plus trades involving the Colts Giants Lions Rams and 49ers.

Philadelphia Tommy Mason Tulane Minnesota Vikings Mason Vikings Bert Rose New York Giants George Shaw Los Angeles Washington Tom Matte Ohio State St. Louis AH Amenca Ken Rice Auburn San Francisco Berne Casey Bowling Green Cleveland Bob Crespino Mississippi Detroit Baltimore Bill Kilmer USCA Green Bay Herb Adderly Michigan State Baltimore Choce Colts Dee MacKay

Trading-active New York stock market edges higher in active trade

The market held a numerical edge to the upside in early trading as losses by some pivotal issues tempered gains and the averages stayed buoyant despite weak sentiment.

New York

Kennedy picks Rex Whitton for federal highway post

President elect John F Kennedy names Rex Whitton chief engineer of the Missouri Highway Department as the new federal highway administrator. Whitton, renowned for highway planning work, will lead national road policy and administration under the Kennedy administration.

Palm Beach, Fla John F. Kennedy Rex Whitton Missouri Highway Department

Jail Term and Fine for Revoked License Driving

Magistrate Edward D. Storm sentenced Milter T. Hicks 25 of Dickerson to one month in jail and a $150 total fine for driving on a revoked license and making a false statement in applying for car tags. Hicks was arrested December 3 on West All Saints Street after claiming to park when stopped. He paid $100 for the false statement. a $50 fine for unlawful driving was also imposed. The judge ruled Hicks innocent of failing to surrender his registration and license.

Milter T. Hicks Edward D. Storm Hicks Dickerson Charles Cashour West All Saints Street Cashour

Bread Truck Topples On Side

A bread truck skidded on ice near Shookstown and toppled onto its side before stopping. Damage to the truck was estimated at 3 by City Police. Harold Pickens of Hagerstown, driver for Continental Baking Company, was uninjured after pulling aside to let another car pass and slipped, then skidded over the bank. The accident occurred at 230 aan. Cpl. Willam Mirne estimated.

Shookstown Harold Pickens Hagerstown

France Explodes Third Nuclear Device in Sahara Test

Paris reports France conducted its third nuclear test at Reggane in the Sahara using a several kiloton device named Red Jerboa. Officials said fallout was minimal and posed no danger to nomads, with testing aimed at developing tactical and thermonuclear weapons.

Paris France Reggane Sahara United States Defense Ministry Fring Range Pierre Billaud Washington

Kanode Retired Farmer Dies at Adamstown Home

David Edward Kanode a well known retired farmer died at his Adamstown home at 5 a m after a period of ill health He retired in 1939 from farming near Lily Pons where he specialized in grasses He was son of the late Charles and Hester Zimm erman Kanode and survived by his wife Carrie four grandsons six grey granddaughters and several nieces Funeral arrangements are to be announced with services at Reames Street home.

David Edward Kanode Adamstown Kanode Liy Pons Charles Hester Zimmerman Kanode Lily Pons Suroving Carrie Kanode Das Edward Day John Kestine Harry Cry Funeral Reames Funeral Funeral Street

Nixon to Practice Politics As Well As Law After Jan 20

Vice President Richard M. Nixon plans to engage in politics and law after leaving office on January 20. He aims to support Republican candidates in 1962 and seek a 1964 presidential bid while maintaining close ties with party leaders and handling public appearances and speeches.

Nixon Washington Senate House

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