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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1963
Page
9
About 80 Boy Scouts from Troop 799 and fathers attended Fort Detrick’s Father-Son Sports Banquet. Scouts earned gold and silver medals for athletics, and Charles L. Massoglia received the Hagle Award, with Scoutmaster Harold Neufeld praising his accomplishments.
The Montevue County Home has 32 rooms furnished by local groups led by the Lions Club of Frederick. The latest room is occupied by Lee Tregoning, a resident since 1941, with Arthur Six in the first Lions room. A memorial to late superintendent Robert H. Schell also marked Lions contributions. Additional gifts include two bedroom suites and five wheel chairs from Alonzo W. Corun in memory of his parents William C. and Myra C. Corun. Many individuals and groups from Frederick, Lewistown, Walkersville, and Thurmont furnished rooms or assets for the home and infirmary.
AP veteran Bob Thomas notes James Garner's breakout year with three major releases in 1963. He cites The Great Escape and The Americanization of Mercy Wheeler as intended draws, while Move Darling with Doris Day positions Garner for strong holiday box office.
Mrs Slorine Cherry became a mother on December 29, 1989, delivering her second child on the same date twelve years after the birth of her first child named Jackie.
Fragmentary notes describe a Christmas event with figures including Gy Miller Jr. and Santa. Vague references to preparation and presents hint at a local celebration. Unable to confirm full details due to garbled text.
Extension agent Adele F Miller outlines expected consumer trends for 1964 with larger homes and more outdoor living spaces. She notes dual purpose furniture, imported fabrics, new lighting, and decor shifts toward golds and pastels, as well as updated plumbing fixtures and hi fi desks.
Rebeka Lodge 51 hosted its 44th anti Sursbry banquet at the Hotel Prederick on December 18 with 58 attendees. Edward Akers served as toastmaster. Rev Dr Roy C Snyder was guest speaker. Edith Pearl welcomed guests as Miss Vickie Sue Stinnett sang.
Members of the Ridge Swimming Club in Mt. Airy celebrate a new 80 by 100 foot ice rink finished December 23 after about a month of volunteer work. The $300 rink sits on Twin Arch Road with access to 145 club member families and was built with help from the Mt. Airy Volunteer Fire Company.
Charles R. Gearinger was elected president of the Past Masters Association of the Masonic Lodges in the county at the annual dinner in the Masonic Temple. Officers also chosen include Charles E. Hartman first vice president G. Roger Yinger second vice president Irving T. Cecil secretary and Paul D. Simpson treasurer. About 50 attended.
In Trinchera Colorado Elaine Doherthy and William Jackson Jr. married on Monday December 30 following engagement announcement. The families Mr and Mrs William H Doherthy and Elaine the couple's parents were present for the ceremony.
A New York artist describes painting furniture around her house in vivid colors. She details transforming dressers, chairs, bookcases, and even a laundry hamper with turquoise and other hues, covering surfaces from knobs to walls and toys.
U S readers react as the Liverpool group the Beatles gain attention before their first U S visit Their debut single is reported to be rushed by Capitol Records and TV appearances are teased The piece notes other music industry items and 1963 top lists from the era.
Eleanor Dwan Harner daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Earl Harner Jr and Robert Wayne Monnett son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hodges Monnett were married Saturday at the Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in Prince Frederick. Rev Carroll L Boyer officiated. The couple planned to reside in Prince Frederick after a Florida trip.
The Woodsboro Homemakers Club held its Xmas party in the St Johns United Church of Christ Sunday School room with a covered dish meal. Members received corsages, a program featured invocation by Rev Dale Shellhamer Christmas carols and readings, film strips shown, and games played. The next meeting is at Mrs Carroll Wickless home January 14 at 8 pm with cohosts Mrs Charles Lease and Mrs Markell Crum.
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No 51 held a regular meeting and Christmas party at the Lodge Hall on West Seventh Street with 26 members present. Noble Grand Mrs Eidith Pearl presided. A rummage sale was announced for February. A short Christmas program featured carols and readings. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for January 10 at the Lodge Hall.
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