Page News Consolidates Local Fare in 1961
The Frederick News issues a 1961 edition dated February 7 detailing standard local coverage. It notes subscription rates, imprint from the Associated Press, and general editorial associations. The page lists contact info and stamps of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Maryland
Great South
North Court Frederic
Certiers
Roonths
Bureau of
Oroviat
Associated
Rec
Miz
SECOS
East Germans face tough years amid shifting politics
Fragmented OCR text notes East Germans in a decade of change under Communism, with a few Western contacts and church ties. It mentions teaching, Protestant influence, and a sharp upturn in recent months affecting outlook and appeal.
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East
Germany
Faebon
Teave
Ike
Terra Firma Misnamed Earthquake Reality
Earthquakes remind us the planet is not solid as Terra Firma suggests. Quakes reset crustal stresses, with about 9,000 to 15,000 lives lost annually. If a film could be made from space, the earth would appear wrinkled as quakes recur, notably where mountains meet deep seas, such as Chile. The term Terra firma here is used poetically rather than literally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Letters To The Editor on Taxation in Maryland
In a February 1961 letter Ruth Cavell questions lawmakers tax methods and raises concerns about cigarette beer wine and soft drink taxes. The missive argues lobbyists influence policy and calls for accountability from elected officials to voters.
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the News
Maryland
Ike
Ramsburg Elected To Olivet Cemetery Board
J Richard Ramsburg was elected to the unexpired term of the late Alfred G Zim Merman on the Mt Olivet Cemetery Board of Managers. The announcement came from A Ames Hendrickson president of the board who also named Stanley Young Bennett as counsel to replace the late William Storm.
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J. Richard Ramsburg
Alfred G. Zim- Merman
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ramsburg
A. Ames Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Stanley Young Bennett
William 31 Storm
Fifty Years Ago From The News-Post Files 1911
A 1911 item notes Francis S Gaither becomes solicitor for the C and P Telephone Co and assumes duties. Snow began about 3 am and reached five and a half inches by afternoon. City health officer McCurdy reports no epidemic syphoid fever. a few cases in the city. Company A rifle team medals arrive with names of marksmen listed. An accident near Adamstown involves Stephens and George’s buggy crossing a road while rushing to catch a train.
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Francis S. Gaither
C. and P. Telephone Co
Patrick
Jesse Scheil
Jra
Jd. McCurdy
D. John Worman
H. DeGranze
R. L. Mumford
C. G. Shoemaker
R. R. Grubbs
E. Dinierman
E._ E. Abrecht
Adamstown
Stephens
George
Tom the Ich
Wimyung
Ecatch
Twenty Years Ago From The News Post Files 1941
In 1941 the Army pushed fronts in Africa and Cirene was captured. Emmitsburg district real estate and personal property assessed at 100000 by County Commissioners. Glenn A Wagaman, 28, died after a truck backed over him near his home in Lantz, Frederick City Hospital.
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M Street
Africa
Emmitsburg
Lantz
Glenn A. Wagaman
Frederick City Hospital
Nigerian Official To Give Talk Here
Nigerian official O Adeniji, Third Secretary of the Embassy of Nigeria, will speak in Winchester Hall at 8 p.m. sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Frederick County. The talk covers Nigeria's 19 million-strong democracy and U S educational support in its development. A sausage and pancake supper on February 15 funds church treasury with volunteers serving after adjournment. Tranquilizers are used for dental patients to lessen effects of major work.
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Nigeria
Africa
At & P.m
Winchester Hall
League of Women Voters
Frederick County
O. Adeniji
Jebu Ode "Grammar School
University College
Ibadan
University of London
Congo
United States
Indred Snadis
Hima
Id Adams
Ase Moore
Hazel Krise
Church Treasury
Moore
Fry
Keller
Snoots
Mamie Fry
Krise
Elizabeth Carlin
Maryland House approves bill on hiring discrimination penalties
In Annapolis legislative action, the House passed a measure to punish state department heads who discriminate in hiring, with a companion bill targeting contractors on state projects. Debates included insurance risk limits for deposits and a bill to legalize sale of ice milk, plus a proposal freeing abandoned spouses from support duties if mental illness is present, seen as the senator’s top bill.
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Annapolis
Ists
House
State Department
House Banking Committee
Joseph Tydings
D-Harford
Baltimore County
Judiciary Committee
Maryland
Legislative Council
Frederick C. Malkus
D. Dorchester
Malkus
Markus
Golden Rule Car Blocked by Snow at Garage
The owner complains a car is trapped in a garage as sliding doors cannot be opened due to heavy snow piled against the rear door. He questions who placed the snow there and notes others nearby likely moved their cars to escape, though the owner believes they should not have piled snow in.
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Frank J. Keeler
Police Crime Trends and City Police Force Overview
Police data show 80 percent crime clearance with varied yearly totals for 1955 1959 and 1960 plus declines in desertion intoxication and missing person records. The Utica force totals 43 members led by Chief Charles V Main with two meter ladies school guards a civilian clerk and shifts arranged for peak hours.
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Evelyn MecQuilien
McQuilien
Law Force
Charles V. Main
Frederick
Deaths in Frederick County and Washington area
Obituaries record the deaths of Mrs Bona R Cobleniz of Catonsville and Walter L Cline of Washington with services in Catonsville and Sharpsburg Heirs include many relatives and a large list of survivors Also noted are deaths of Hattie Baker Miller John T Schilbeck Howard F Shipley Carrie May Stitely and other local residents with funeral home arrangements in Thurmont Libertytown and Westminster.
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Bona R. Coblents
Bona Resina Cobleniz
Oscar B. Cobleniz Jr
Catonsville
Frederick
Osbourne Avenue
Cobleniz
Wick
Spring Grove State Hospital
Loudon Park
Easton Funeral Home
Walter L. Cline
Walker L. Cline
14Th Street
N.W
Washington
George Washington Hospital
Boonsboro
Sharpsburg
Laura Jane Haller Easterday
Keedysville
Wiliam H. Easterday
Olive D. Cline
Lester A. Cline
Capitol Heights
Walter Cline
Silver Spring
Eileen J. Daniels
James D. Milstead
Mary L. Richards
Russell
Lb Street
S. E
Church of God
Mountain View Cemetery
Hattie Baker Miller
Thurmont
Montebello Hospital
Baltimore
Samuel and
Louie Snively Baker
Thurmoni
Maude Shock
Charles
Morris Baker
Roy Baker
Emmitsburg
Harry Baker
California
Creager Funeral Home
Forrest Davis
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Obituary notices list local funeral rites and interments
Funeral services for James Albert Showe and George W Ramsburg were held at local funeral homes with interment in Mount Moss and Utica cemeteries. Pallbearers included Veroval M Tnierment and other Oden relatives. services led by Rev Blue and Rev Rice. Budgets reflect standard rites by Robert E Dailey and Son, Crager and Son, and H Tracey funeral directors.
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Mr. Carmel Cemetery
Littlestown
Robert £. Dailey
James Alert Showe
Home
Franklin Street
106 East Church
Sre
HL. Blue
Crary Methodistt Church
Teverval
Howard M. M
Rave Cemetery
Mount M
George W. Ramsburg
Creager and Son Fun
Thurmont
Rice
Charles Hobbs
Utica
Edward, Mr. and Sr. graduate at Lackland Air Force base
Edward and his parents, Mr. and Mrs., report completion of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. The text notes a graduate from Lincoln High School and references air force enlistment.
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Edward
Tor Kaimne
du Mir
Lackland Air Force Tex
Funeral for Melvin S Geisinger Held at Local Home
The funeral of Melvin S Geisinger of 419 South Market street, who died last Thursday of a heart attack, was held Monday at 1 p m from the funeral home on North Market street. Rev Lawrence H Rollen of St Pauls Lutheran Littlestown Pa officiated. Floral pieces were arranged by Dun.
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Melvin S. Geisinger
South Market Street
North Market Street
Lawrence H. Rollen
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Littlestown
Sappington in fair condition after multiple hospitalizations
Mr. Francis B. Sappington of West College Terrace is in fair condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery following admission to Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown on February 1. Wenzel is improving, Mrs. Charles Stite recovered from cataract surgery, and Mrs. Milton E. Akers broke her left hip with hospitalization and surgery. Mrs. Charles Dougiert and Mrs. Ira G. Houck underwent procedures at Frederick Memorial Hospital, while Mrs. Woodsboro resident fractured a wrist after a fall on ice.
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Francis B. Sappington
West College Terrace
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Wenzel
Charles Stite
Frederick Memori Pital
Milton E. Akers
East Third Street
Charles Dougiert
Ira G. Houck
Woodsboro
Birthday and Anniversary Notices Mix in Local Personal Ads
Mr. Charles Fitez of 16 West Patrick street will celebrate his third birthday Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Parker of 3745 Montpelier road celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Thursday. The Stalls formerly of Freddery W. Lawson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clydenson Jr., near Frederick, marked his eighteenth birthday Sunday. He is a seventh grade student at West Frederick High School.
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Charles Fitez
West Patrick Street
Parker
Montpelier
Frederry W. Lawson
Clydenson Jr
Frederick
West, Frederick High School
Former Frederick man named investment officer at Mercantile
Henry B. Fout Jr., formerly of Frederick, has been named investment officer by Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Baltimore. He joined the investment department in 1954 after roles at George J. Shriv er and Company as salesman and assistant treasurer. Fout studied at the Institute of Investment Banking, University of Pennsylvania. His duties are largely supervisory.
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Frederick Man
Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust Company of
Baltimore
Henry B- Fout Jr
George J. Shriver and Company
Fout
Institute of Investment Banking
University of Pennsylvania
Treatment of vascular headaches with nicotinic acid use
Nicotinic acid, often prescribed for vertigo, is noted as valuable in treating and preventing various vascular headaches and related discomforts.
Local Social Notes From Lime Kiln Area
Correspondent unravels a muddled social column with visits among families in Lime Kiln and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs John Green and Mr and Mrs Elwood Green, plus the Baugher, Beachley, Smith, and Dixon households. Mentions Fort Leonard Wood and Aberdeen military connections.
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M. Carter
John Green
George Compher
Fails Church
Frank Beachley Broadrun
Henry Baugher
Charlies Smith
Omas Taynen
Manhem
W. Va
Robert Baker
Frederi
Eugene Beach
Broadrun
Darenis
Smith
Fam
Edison Institute forms Special Research Division for power needs
The Edison Electric Institute announces a Special Research Division to coordinate industry wide research by investor owned electric companies. John W. Morgan of Potomac Edison reports over 12 percent of firms have subscribed. A seven member committee from leading electric companies will guide research on generation transmission distribution and use of electric power.
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Edison Electric Institute
John W. Morgan
Potomac Edison Company
EET
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South Mortal
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R. Herbert
Oden
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Ethel Devil
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Mayersville
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