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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1961
Page
4
A graduate of the Mountain High School joins the Language Trainee program at Lackland Air Base, Texas, to study air education and allied tasks as part of military training.
The article reflects on how St Valentine’s Day has been celebrated varying from older forms to modern customs. It notes that affection and romantic observances have persisted, with references to traditions and evolving social expressions of love.
As bitter cold grips the nation groups prepare for the county fair a holdover from a previous era. Families plan preserves seed catalogs and new varieties to defend blue ribbons Ed Jones won last year. Churches anticipate fall fairs to replenish treasuries while farmers tend livestock ready for show entries.
A reader thanks the County Roads Commission for fast snow removal work. The letter defends road crews amid resident complaints and notes crews faced harsh conditions during the severe weather. Dated February 10, 1961.
Newsmen may select a site at Gathland for a new press center with details about the tentative plan and local approvals. Mail carrier Charles To Airs retires after 42 years in service in Jefferson County, noting a 20 mile yearly route and cars changed every 18 months. Felice reports stolen drug tablets in East Baltimore are not habit forming but may contain fatal strychnine salt.
A fragmentary retrospective notes 1911 events and people including J Hershberger Goodell Wine ney Baum R Pulman Rhine and others. Mentions arc lights policy Dover inspector and local religious figures Rev Winters Hum augh Cassie and a city fire. Also references to a Philadelphia Handicap and a junior meet at the gymnasium.
A brief from the News-Post files recalls events from February 14, 1921 including church notices and community items. The report mentions Rev Dr Oran C Renn and local services. An Army infantry selection and coal topics appear in the fragmentary notices.
Cramer daughter of Mr Cramer underwent surgery on February 3 and was removed from ambulance care. Frederick Memorial Hospital treated Mrs Louie Wally of Trail Avenue who remains hospitalized. Mors Glatys A Cline of 25 East Church Street was admitted Sunday for surgery. The passage notes early coinage in Lydia, Asia Minor, describing electrum as a natural alloy of gold and silver.
The AP reports 1960 corporate earnings were mixed with a small overall gain. First quarter strength cushioned declines in later periods as cost cutting and automation supported profits. Industry groups varied with oil mining rail equipment and utilities showing some gains while steel and other sectors lagged.
The USS Route 46 Association urged Governor Tares to expand and speed up Maryland parks and recreation facilities in Western Maryland at a Friday meeting at Ali Ghan Shrine Country Club. Speaker William Houck highlighted state park deficiencies and the need for more water features and parks. Officers and directors from Allegany and Frederick counties were elected to lead the group.
Charles G. Kimsey, 77, of Cockeysville, collapsed and died Sunday after attempting to shovel a snow path from his garage. Dr. Charles O'Donnell, Baltimore County assistant medical examiner, said Kimsey died of a heart attack.
Analysis notes that Patrice Lumumba’s death intensifies Congo turmoil and African reactions. Katanga accepts the killing as an execution while fearing Belgian influence. Soviet, colonial, and tribal forces mix with U S and U N efforts to craft a Congo program amid rising nationalist pressures.
The board voted to approve the school budget with overall cuts to supplies fuel and lights. Maintenance costs including building repairs and grounds upkeep were reduced. Specific reductions include instructional equipment 21719 replacement equipment 16726 and recreation supplies 650 plus summer program salaries cut 220.
State Senate figures and local officials will welcome Gov. Tawes as Samuel Barrick introduces other state legislators. The event includes members of the Troops, a choir from Disk Aaa Sire, and a benediction by Rahn Saul Hy man at St Joseph's Church Carrollton Manor. Four premature quadruplet boys born Sunday in Achisu weighed about 3.2 pounds each.
Senate members offered bipartisan tributes to Democratic former Sen Millard S Tydings of Maryland who died Thursday. Leaders praised his service in World War I and his courage and wisdom while defending his beliefs. Senators Beall Schoeppel Harden Sparkman Hill Aiken lauded his character and contributions to the nation.
The Montgomery County Board of Education approves expanding the bus service area for students. Eligible pupils living within a one mile to three mile radius or having long walks will ride buses to school. The plan also includes a summer program expansion and continued handicapped classes. Former Judge Richard J. Hughes is chosen as Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor, with Gov Meyner not seeking re election.
A medical alert notes that using sun tanning agents or tanning beds with sun exposure can cause dermatitis burns rashes or long lasting browning. Photosensitive reactions may occur with various drugs including diuretics tranquilizers antihistamines and antibiotics. Readership is advised to seek caution and consider swimming with protection.
Frederick Memorial Hospital honored Miss Northam with a television set during a Sunday event at the Fran Hotel. About 70 attendees heard a monologue by Paul Buhrman and a original poem by Shank read from programs.
Mrs Grayson Wachter of 142 West South Street and Mr and Mrs Anson of the same address left last Friday for a three week vacation in Miami Florida. Jerry Douglas Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Karl Smith of Roc Ridge, celebrated his birthday on February 2.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that three large terra cotta warrior sculptures in its Etruscan collection were not ancient. Modern scientific analyses provided proof that the statues were modern fakes. They were labeled Etruscan from the fifth century B.C. and acquired as fragments, value not disclosed.
Eugene Beuter 85 died suddenly at the Harpers Ferry home of Mrs. Thomas Cauifman after a period of minor illness. Funeral was Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Fairview Bolivar. Clayton Oscar DeGrange 86 died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a three week illness. Surviving children listed. services and interment at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Jefferson. Russell M. Kefauver 83 died of a heart attack at the home of relatives in Waynesboro Pa. Funeral at Grove Funeral Home with interment in Greenhill Cemetery. Samuel Ruel Kidwiler 71 died Feb 6 at Newton D. Baker VA Hospital near Martinsburg. Retired B&O conductor and WWI veteran. Funeral at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Frederick. Emma Jane Miller 69 died in Emmitsburg. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Tabor Cemetery Rocky Ridge. Other notices include Miss Emma Jane Miller and Sgt. Charles Donal US Air Force serving at Andrews Base near Frederick.
Funeral services were held Friday at Freder-10rial Hospital and Mt Tabor for Serry A Long with Rev Albert Snyder officiating. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers and mourners included Maurice D Ere Ravhu sz George Ames Parsons Newman E Cine Jr and others. Funeral directors were Robert E Darley and Son.
Australia’s Prime Minister Robert Menzies will arrive February 22 and meet President Kennedy at the White House on February 24. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Keith Holyoake is set to arrive March 2 and see Kennedy on March 3, as announced by Press Secretary Pierre Salinger.
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