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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1961
Page
4
The notice states Exclusive use for republication of focal news and AP dispatches. It lists the Associated Press affiliation and states entry at the Frederick MA post office as second-class matter. The date shown is Thursday February 9, 161.
Elis L. Armetroesg, former chief of the U S Bureau of Public Roads, notes there are not enough people to fill front seats on all wheels. He cites empty back seats as the main cause of congestion despite millions able to ride. car pools emerge as wasteful in his view.
A Frederick reader criticizes two pregnant women for false alarm calls to snow plow emergency service. The writer argues for stiff fines and public naming to deter abuse and protect true emergencies. Letter is signed by Mrs. D. J. Ceccorulli. February 7.
Mrs Garst announced a preschool nursery during worship and a World Day of Prayer display in downtown Frederick. The program includes The Call distribution to hospitals and institutions, a Mayor led proclamation, and a WFNMD interview.
A Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals meeting in the Board of Aldermen room was led by Justice C H Eckstein. Fundraising aims to erect a fountain in memory of Marie C Diehl, with about 225 of 500 raised. First electric trolley to Yellow Springs. Frederick sign at Northern Central station. Edward Scheel received a large dray from York. Henry R Steiner of Steiner Bros. druggists suffered indigestion. recovered by noon. Frank Doll treated C P Telephone Co operators to a sleigh ride to Walkersville with Miss Hafer. visits Mrs. Moberly and J M Holdcraft musical selections. George Feller of Brunswick injured by a train, in serious condition. Domestic Science class enjoyed sleighing at Woman’s College. John A Gesey prominent local citizen died of apoplexy near Walkersville. William H. Boardman visited for talks on the water system. Congressman Hobson to speak at temperance meeting by Anti-Saloon League. Local charity groups approve forming a federation.
Three year old Caroline Kennedy watched the scarlet coated Marine Corps Band at a White House diplomatic reception. President and Mrs Kennedy hosted 210 diplomats with champagne, canapes, and a buffet in the State Dining Room. Caroline wore a white organdy dress during her first glimpse of a presidential party.
In East Orange New Jersey a librarian’s overdue book complaints triggered midnight police raids on 14 patrons. Six adults were jailed briefly for bail and fines ranged from ten to twenty five dollars as 40 more delinquent borrowers faced potential charges.
A fragmentary report notes teens at a Trencex event drawn by music and lights. Witnesses describe a lively night with performers, crowd energy, and unclear safety details amid a city venue notice.
Refugees arriving from Communist China report hunger and malnutrition, with sabotage harming health and morale. Peiping reportedly abandons the great leap forward while paying millions for food from Australia and Canada, as rations shrink and granaries are raided or burned.
Annapolis reports say Del. Joseph D. Tydings faces opposition from Baltimore’s three congressmen Edward Garmaiz George Fallon and Samuel Friedel to appointment as U S district attorney in Baltimore The contention cites residency tradition and political optics as reasons to curb his advancement potential for statewide office.
Among The Sick Mr Earl R Biddinger Sr of Libertytown entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday and underwent surgery this morning. Eugene Meyers a mechanic bought an accident damaged car sight unseen and found a side bashed car with two radios and equipment in the back seat. The seller claimed it was the right car but a license check tied it to Edmond F Meyer who had reported the car stolen.
William F Tell appointed manager of Sears, Roebuck and Co in Bethlehem Pennsylvania succeeding W F MacLean who shifts to Scranton duties Tell joined Sears in 1958 after Rutgers University business degree He has served in multiple store and merchandising roles including Frederick Norrisburg Oneonta Paterson and Clifton and expects to relocate his family to Bethlehem soon.
President Joseph Kasavubu named a new provisional government for the Congo replacing Gen. Mobutu's ruling regime. Joseph Kasavubu appointed Joseph Leo as prime minister. The move aims to restore political representation and parliament authority while seeking broader legitimacy amid ongoing Congo crisis.
Obituaries note deaths in Woodbine and Brunswick with details of survivors and funeral arrangements. Evens, Giles, Hart, Hurt, and Kelly are mourned, with services in Woodbine, Brunswick, Montgomery County, and Bethesda. Memorials requested for cancer funds.
Weather almanac predicted heavy snow through early February and a stormy period later in the month. Officials note yesterday’s unexpected bonus snow and compare current totals to the 1899 February record of 342 inches.
A group of Frederick County Heart Association workers is shown for the current fund drive. Front row includes Mrs Mildred Stilesly Mrs Clemons Sink Mrs Harriet Bell Mrs Carl Esterly district chairman Old Braddock Mrs Thirza Pettin gall major section D 1 2 Mrs Francis Gaither Jr. Second row lists Mrs Robert Allen Mrs Mary Shipley Mrs Bruce E Crum Mrs Alton E Shaff major section C 3 Mrs W C Westerdale major section A 1 Harry Swomley Jr district chairman Emmitsburg Bruce Crum general chairman E Donald Carr district chairman Brunswick James W Main Brunswick area chairman Back row features Howard A Sullivan Mr Airy captain Frederick city business section Miss Mary Grace Helfenstein Harry H Reid co chairman Frederick city business Tom Garner chairman Frederick city business Radman Myers district chairman Thurmont Charles H Kehne Frederick city chairman Warren Smith captain Frederick city business
Mrs Carroll L Smith of Brunswick dies suddenly at Latrobe Pa leaving a daughter and son with several grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm Mt Hope Woodsboro interment Mount Olivet Cemetery Flowers requested to be omitted Funeral directors C M Feete Brunswick. Mrs Sarah Augusta Sadie Stotelmyer widow of Andrew J Stotelmyer dies at her son in law Clark Giller home at 250 Dill Avenue aged 92 born Thurmont March 10 1870 survives daughter five grandchildren six great grandchildren last of her immediate family Funeral today after 7 pm at 106 East Church Street services Saturday 2 pm Mount Olivet Cemetery contributions to Frederick County Heart Association. M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
Private funeral services were held for Grace DeLashmutt Vann at the Misses DeLash on West Third Street with interment at Mount Olivet. Aldems Fritz of Libertytown and Mrs Rachel R Mulier of Salem also had services with interment at Fairmount and Salem Church cemeteries respectively. Donald F Ramsburg and Carrie May Stitley had services at local funeral homes with interment at Mount Olivet and Fairmount cemeteries. Sports Night At Elks Club postponed due to snow with arrangements for next week.
President Kennedy pushes for a broad health program affecting workers earnings up to 5000 dollars with payroll tax changes. The plan outlines hospital benefits and services, including inpatient days, skilled nursing, outpatient diagnostics, and visiting nurse services with gradual benefit expansion starting in 1962 and 1963.
Mr and Mrs Richard J Etzler of West Church street announce the birth of their first child a son named Richard Andrew born Tuesday Mrs Etzler formerly Joan M Coulter Frederick Mr and Mrs Martin Stine of RFD 4 Frederick will observe their 38th wedding anniversary on Friday
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