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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1960
Page
4
A reader letter criticizes state hunting and fishing licenses and license enforcement, urging abolition of licenses and wardens. The writer cites access issues at Frederick fire houses and references 1959 wardens data, asking for reader responses and decisions.
The text recounts Franklin D. Roosevelt urging Americans to study languages and seize every learning opportunity. He stresses personal effort, reflects on living in turbulent times, and asserts that self-development shapes one’s influence while nations pursue peaceful coexistence despite conflicts.
The Commerce Department reports rising consumer spending drove the 1958 recovery and cushioned the steel strike impact. Personal savings remained around 7 cents per dollar of disposable income, one of the lower savings rates in the postwar era, with a few earlier exceptions in 1950 and 1955.
A collection of brief items dated February 2 with local notes. Mr Howard Quinn drives a bread wagon. August Meier travels between Woodsboro and Troutville after snow. Mayor Smith leaves for Baltimore to sing at Stand concert. Teachers Association drafts resolutions of regret for Rev Dr Steck’s departure. Dr Samuel K Dennis of the Maryland Tuberculosis Sanatorium invites officials to visit Sabillasville with Governor Crothers and legislators. Senator John Walter Smith and directors plan to host visitors. Dr James A Long buys West Fourth Street lot from Samuel Gittenger for a modern home.
A reader argues against space conquest spending and urges funding for medical science to aid those with diseases. The letter claims money spent on rockets could better serve cures and treatments and urges prioritizing earthbound research over space programs.
Awards were presented to four Cub Scout den groups in Pack 267 at a January 23 meeting. Den 1 members earned pins and badges, Den 2 and Den 3 added various Wolf, Bear, and Lion badges with gold and silver arrows, and Webelos badges went to Bobby Waltz Kenneth Bell and John Grazer with Waltz earning a gold arrow. The group opened with a flag ceremony led by John Billy. The annual Blue and Gold banquet is set for February 7 at Calvary Methodist Church with all Cubs in uniform and parents invited. Tommy Shelor was chosen to represent the pack at Washington today.
Water again began trickling over the spillway at Fishing Creek dam for the first time in six months. Downtown businesses will receive mail earlier due to a new twice daily route by the local post office. Writings and reminiscences mention Ames and Orr. Mrs. Grisson Brunswick is confined at home after a fall on the ice. W. Smith, longtime News reporter since 1929, will join Curtis Publishing Co. in Philadelphia February 12 to do proof and copy reading. The Smiths have been active in Trinity Methodist Church where Mr. Smith’s father, the late Rev. W. C. Smith, once preached.
Autos and steel demand shape how long the present boom lasts as February tests the economy. If car models sell well, auto orders will push steel demand and mill activity for months. weak auto sales could hasten inventory rebuilding. Construction shows mixed signals with late year gains in home building and rising commercial plans. February’s weather and consumer buying will influence orders and future growth.
Wills probated before the Orphans Court assign shares in estates of four late county residents. Executors named include Edgar Baltimore and a list of heirs such as Ruth Cavell, Mary Partridge, and Edmund Woodcock. Instrument dates range from 1953 to 1957 with multiple witnesses noted. Licenses suspended in a separate item include William Jackson of Laytonsville and Russell Murphy of Mt. Airy with Lucille Johnson of Damascus reissued.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Phelps of near Frederick celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a reception in the Hotel Frederick room hosted by their son and daughters They wed February 2 1910 in the Red Brethren Church Fred J OW Mrs Phelps formerly Lulu Long of Westminster Their five children reside locally Mrs Wiliam Flair Mrs William Cole Mrs Harry Hart Mrs Holton Starey and Jesse Phelps Jr Four grandchildren and one landchild live in Baltimore and surrounding communities.
Charles F Handley longtime driver for the Independent Hose Company since January 11 1953 previously a truck driver for Frederick Produce Company Inc. He is son of Charles M Handley born 1924 in Frederick and attended Frederick High School. He and Thelma Keoniz Handley have two children Sharon and Charles Chu Handley. He is a United States veteran and member of the American Legion.
The article details multiple individuals admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital over the weekend and early week. It lists names such as Rev. George A. Brown Ronnie J. McKenzie Millard Brust and many others with medical or surgical admissions and their stated conditions or treatments. Some entries note ongoing hospital stays and expected returns home.
A note on commonly misused terms and pronunciation with focus on words like impunity and exculpate. The piece explains meanings, contrasts similar terms, and urges daily vocabulary growth through practicing one word at a time.
The Zonta Club of Frederick postponed a dinner for visitors from Morzheim Germany and local hosts at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The club elected officers for March and reported on a Governor’s workshop in Washington, plus Zonta International projects including refugee housing in Wuppertal and magazine expansion.
The tax primer explains how missing exemptions can cost a 120 dollar tax saving and how to handle multiple supporters. It details the five tests for dependents, including support calculations, lodging value, and scholarships. It also covers the special case where several people share support and how to file a Multiple Support Agreement Form 2120.
In a Veterans Hospital up in Charles Town West Virginia Mrs. James W Smith and family note anniversaries and birthdays for several relatives including Mrs Robert I Smith Mrs Barbara Cannings and Miss Patsy Shepley son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Crum. Others mark birthdays in Taney Apartments and at East Third Street with mentions of hospital duties and school attendance. Columbia University College of Pharmacy announces spring lecture series in cosmetic technology and pharmaceutical engineering.
Birth notices from January 29 to February 1 list families in Frederick area, noting parents names and birth details. Entries include Campbell, Long, Douglas, Fri, Hartman, Kimmel, Taunton, Hodge, Youst, Ken, Hall, Wheeler, and others with child names such as Theresa Lynn, Susan Lorraine, Deborah Kristen, Lisa Lillian, Shersi Anne, and Guy Michael.
A Wednesday covered dish supper is set at St. Pauls Lutheran Walkersville from 6 30 to 9 30 p m. The United Lutheran Church Women continue their Africa mission study begun January 6 at Mrs. Luther Horine home. Mrs. Paul Moberly will lead devotions and present an African song Re chee with motions. Mrs. 2 B Haller Jr will read I ne Responsive Church from The Way In Africa. The program includes Literacy Work update an ample lesson by Miss Margaret Savier and a film strip Tumba of Africa. Biographies of Workers in Inca by several members and closing remarks by Mrs Horine.
The Liberty Homemakers held a January 27 meeting at Mrs. George Stevens home with 16 members present. Discussion focused on the ideal woman including qualities such as confidence and poise. The club planned refinishing furniture and sewing classes for February and welcomed new member Mrs. Max Gifford.
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