Fifty Years Ago Items From the News-Post Files
Snow drifts defeat Knoxville mail carrier Miss Julia Shafer as she struggles on a 26 mile route to deliver mail. Maryland House votes 60 to 34 against a constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. Frederick County to get new Board of School Commissioners with James H. Gambrill Jr. and Oscar B. Coblentz named. School Superintendent John T. White and G. Lloyd Palmer tally winter attendance. total 10,552 versus 9,504 in fall.
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Julia Shafer
Knoxville
United States
Maryland
House of Delegates
James H. Gambrill JR
Oscar B. Coblentz
Frederick
Board of
School Commissioners
Frederick County
John 5. Newman
Philip F
Frederick News founder William Delaplaine dies in 1895
Sixty nine years ago today February 19 1895 William T Delaplaine Sr founder of The News died at his East Patrick street home of pneumonia He was born January 3 1860 in Monoca cy Mills Buckeystown District and started Frederick's first successful daily on October 15 1883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Delaplaine Sr
the News
East Patrick Street
Mr. Delaplaine
Monocacy Mills
Buckeystown
Frederick
Lyndon Johnson under fire over foreign policy and defense
The piece contrasts Lyndon Baines Johnson in campaign mode and as president, framing criticism as alarmist or baseless while noting concerns about Viet Nam, Berlin, Cyprus, and Guantanamo. It argues Americans seek stronger solutions beyond partisan rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Johnson
Administration
Repubican
Dwight D. Eisenhower
LBJ
Amazon River Twice as Large as Believed
The U S Geological Survey reports the Amazon’s average flow at 8 million cubic feet per second or 3.6 million gallons per minute. This rate could flood New York state to six inches in a day and is 14 times the Mississippi’s flow.
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Amazon
South America
U. S. Geological Survey
New York State
Mississippi
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Olea Hood at Mt Airy Home
A surprise birthday party on February 15 honored Mrs Olea Hood at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Howard Leatherwood near Mt Airy. Seven children and 10 of her 14 grandchildren attended with spouses and great granddaughter Gay Flynn also present. Attendees included multiple Hood and Leatherwood family members from Damascus Middletown and Mt Airy. Earlier the honoree and Mrs Bertha Revere joined the Leatherwoods for a turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olea Hood
Howard
Leatherwood
Mt. Airy
Gay Flynn
C. Ellis Hood
Denis Hood
Jimmie Yeakle
William Flynn
Bertha Revere
Clyde Moxley
Damascus
William
Hood
Michael
David Hood
This City
Harold E. Hood
Terry
Scotty Hood
Middletown
H. Donald Hood
Darlene
Larry Hood
Leo Kraft
J. Wesley Hood
Howard S. Leatherwood
Ricky
Michelle Leatherwood
Leatherwoods
London Bears Fiercest Raid Since 1941 With Fires Still Burning
February 19 1944 reports a heavy German bombing raid on London leaving fires after the anti-aircraft barrage. American submarines sank 13 enemy merchant vessels in Japanese waters, raising total to 597 ships sunk or damaged since the war began. Nash Hotel property in Frederick sold for 11000 to Dr. J B McClellan. Sawdust used by Frederick County farmers to aid straw shortage and soil fertilization. US assault troops land on Eniwetok atoll after operations against Truk.
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London
Nash Hotel
South Market Street
J.B. McClellan
Frederick County
United States
Eniwetok Atoll
Marshall Islands
Japan
Mid - Pacific
Truk
Shepherd Announces New Scholarship at Shepherd College
The Musselman Foundation funds a four year undergraduate scholarship at Shepherd College for entering freshmen in 1964. The award covers tuition board and room for four years and emphasizes character need and academic ability. Preference given to Musselman High School and Musselman employee or grower families. Western Maryland College receives Gulf Oil unrestricted grant of 807 dollars as part of Aid-To-Education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Musselman Foundation
John A. Hauser
Musselman
Pet Milk Company
Biglerville
C. S. ‘Ikenberry
Musselman High School
Inwood
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Gulf Oil Corporation
Gulf
Father and son bargain over pennies in exchange
A short exchange shows Johnny asking for fifty cents and the father recalling his own youth asking for pennies. The playful moment centers on a simple money request and a parental memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
John
Man Guilty Of Shooting In City
Christos N Paleologos 65 of North Market street owner of Royal Lynch was found guilty in Magistrate Court of discharging a firearm within city limits. A $50 fine was suspended after he admitted firing two shots from a .22 pistol at teenagers who taunted him outside his restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christos N. Paleologos
North Market Street
Royal Lynch
Stanley Y. Bennett
Paleologos
William McK
Boost
Gary Biser
Denver Shook
Biser
Murray H. Fout
U.S. 340
Frederick
Jack L. Forsythe
Roland
Lime Kiln Social Notes Mention Local Visitors
Local residents share weekend visits and family updates at Lime Kiln. Families include Shores Baugher Stemple Jewell and Smith networks with travels to Frederick Jefferson Linganore and Ohio, plus a birthday for Danny Baugher upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Beachley
Linganore
Richard Smith
Elmer Stemple
Richard Grossnickel
Frederick
Jimmy Stemple
Jefferson
Charles Jewell
Bernard Shores
Davy
Clarence Jewell
Carl H. Shores
John Green
Alva Liester
Mary Ann Dull
New Windsor
Silace Delaughter
William Spring Jr
Rockville
Carson Kreh
Baltimore
Jerry van Lanegam
Ruth Spring
Henry Baugher
Carl D. Shores
George Shores
Billy
Rocky Springs
Ohio
Mr. Jewell
Garland Jewell
Hoffa May Be Called To Testify
James R. Hoffa, president of the Teamsters Union, may testify at his trial on charges of attempted jury tampering. His lawyers said the defense could finish by the middle of next week. The trial began January 23 and the government rested last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga, Tenn
James R. Hoffa
The
Teamsters Union
Ideas on joblessness provoke broad debate across sectors
AP reports a wide spectrum of proposals to curb unemployment. Labor officials back overtime limits while some unions favor shorter weeks. bankers and economists warn such moves could raise costs or fail to create jobs. Rockefeller criticizes 35 hour week as insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawson
AFP
NEW York
Secretary of Labor
United Automobile Workers Union
W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
David Rockefeller
Chase Manhattan Bank
Detroit
Antique Stone Arch Bridges Highlighted by Local Society
Washington County bridges built before 1830 were described to Frederick County Historical Society members. The 22 stone arch bridges, including Wilsons Bridge (1819) and Funkstown Bridge (1823), were built with stone under state bank financing and are regarded as national landmarks.
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Washington County
Frederick County Historical Society
East Church Street
Frank Mish
Willamsport
Maryland Historical Trust
Wilson
Williamsport
Funkstown
Antietam
Philp Wertheimer
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
House
Goodloe E. Byron
The
Society
Maryland lawmakers weigh delay of May primary over district plan
A 16 member Senate and House panel led by William S. James and Marvin Mandel studied eight new districts after Gov. Tawes asked for a plan to satisfy Supreme Court guidance. A strong move favored postponing the May 19 primary and extending filing deadlines, while public hearings on redistricting yielded no immediate passage in the 30 day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Maryland
Baltimore
Senate
William S. James
House
Marvin Mandel
Tawes
Supreme Court
W. Dale Hess
House Judiciary Committee
Maryland Citizens Committee For Fair
1963 Redistricting Plan Faces 1964 Referendum Challenge
The 1963 legislature passed a redistricting plan that faces a 1964 referendum petition. A statewide congressional election is ordered unless populations are realigned with new districts. The special court urged legislative action to avoid a court order and Alfred L. Scanlan plans to seek March 9 as a legislative deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Scanlan
The
Citizens Committee
Special Court
Supreme Court
Scanlan
Rev Ashbury Opens State Legislature Prayer
Reverend Maurice D. Ashbury of All Saints Episcopal Church gave the opening prayer for the Tuesday session of the State Legislature. He asked for guidance for Governor and lawmakers, urging integrity, wisdom, and devotion to the common good. The prayer sought harmony with divine will and protection for state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice D. Ashbury
All Saints Episcopal Church
Christ
Wives Debate Husbands and Fidelity in Terse Exchange
A brief overheard exchange has two women debating a husband’s fidelity. One asserts he would not betray, while the other terms him too fine, decent, and old to straying. The remark hints at social judgments of marriage and reputation.
Deaths Wade O Rice and Elliott Stine
Wade Olin Ike Rice of Jefferson dies at Frederick Memorial Hospital after several weeks illness at 59. Surviving sons Jerry and Garey, plus brothers and sisters. funeral Friday at 2 pm with interment in Jefferson Methodist cemetery. Elliott Columbus Stine of Silver Spring dies at Suburban Hospital at 6 pm aged 60. survived by wife Ethel Crawford Stine and siblings. services Thursday 11 am at Pumphrey Funeral Home with interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
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Wade O. Rice
Wade Olin (Ike) Rice
Jefferson
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ira Cc
Emma Kate Crum Rice
Order of Eagles
Frederick Aerie
Braddock Heights
U.S. Army
Frankfort
Germany
Fort Detrick
Raymond L. Rice
City
Chester W. Brown
Ira C.rice
H. Robert Rice
Joseph B. Long
East Church Street
M. R. Etchison and Son
Elliott C. Stine
Elliott Columbus Stine
Silver Spring
Frederick County
Bethesda
Hiram
Ann Palmer Stine
St. Marks
Brunswick
Stine
District of Columbia
Ethel Crawford Stine
Carroll J
Baltimore
Paul L
Russell P
St Marks
Mildred C. Stine
Hagerstown
Millard F
Ralph E
Miriam I. Stine
Washington
Pumphrey
Fort Lincoln
Parrs celebrate 15th wedding anniversary today
Mr and Mrs Henry K Parr Jr of Trail avenue mark their 15th wedding anniversary today Former Mayor and State Senator Jacob R Ramsburg celebrated his birthday on Sunday Lumen F Norris supervisor of assessments Emmitsburg observed his birthday on Monday with a brief office gathering in the courthouse
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Henry K. Parr Jr
Trail Avenue
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Lumen F. Norris
Emmitsburg
Local residents enter Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment
Among the ill, Alvie QO Zimmerman of East Sixth street was admitted Tuesday for observation and treatment. Robert Falconer of Walk activates underwent surgery Monday and is listed in satisfactory condition. Carol Brown Ensor of Taney Court Apartments entered Sunday and underwent surgery Monday, with expected return home within a few days.
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Alvie QO. Zimmerman
East Sixth Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Robert Falconer
Carol Brown Ensor
Taney Court Apartments
Grange Discusses Conference Attendance and Conservation Program
The Ballenger Grange met February 14 with Master John Renn presiding and voted to send the lecturer to the Middle Atlantic Lecturers Conference in Atlantic City March 5 to 8. William Howard Sr led the literary program with talks on conservation and a film shown by Charles Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Ballenger Grange
John Renn
Atlantic City
William Howard Sr
Soil Conservation Committee
Freda Overton
Cathy Etzler
Danny Boy
Charles Ware
Frederick County Soil Conservace Service
Ware
Thrasher
Margaret Poole
Abraham Lincoln
Robert Wirgan
Health and Safety Committee
First Aid Echoes in Dowager’s Street Crash Tale
The dowager recalls a street crash where a taxi struck a man. She describes hearing a crash, seeing the injured man, and applying a first aid technique by lowering her head between her knees to avoid fainting.
Funeral services for four local residents held
Funeral services were conducted for Richard Rudy Burns of Thurmont Murray Denham Nicodemus of Libertytown John Wesley Lee of Frederick and Mary Margaret Rau of Brunswick. Interments followed at Blue Ridge cemetery Singanore Cemetery Hope Hill cemetery and Frederick Memorial Park. Pallbearers included local residents and classmates with ministers officiating at each church funeral.
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Richard Rudy Burns
Thurmont
M. L. Creager
Elmer R. Andrews
Murray Denham Nicodemus
Libertytown
John Wesley Lee
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Hope Hill Methodist Church
Alonzo Graham
C. B. Jackson
William Spencer
Merciful Arms
Marie Johnson
Old Rugged Cross
George Ambush
God
Curtis Lee
Lloyd Brown
Ernest Weedon
Newton Brown
David Brown
Claude Proctor
Hope Hill
C. E. Hicks II
Mary Margaret Rau
C. H. Feete and Brother
Brunswick
William Warner
First Methodist Church
Frederick Memorial Park
Linden Hills
Brunswick High School
John Younkins
Edwin Hering Jr
Joe Hartman
Albert Goss
Kenneth Dixon
Tommy Waters
Peter Sellers and Britt Eklund Tie the Knot in Guildford
Movie star Peter Sellers and Swedish actress Britt Eklund wed at Guildford Register Office in front of about 1000 cheering fans. Police escorted the couple from the scene after the ceremony. Sellers, 36, proposed by transatlantic telephone from London. Eklund, 21, was in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guildford
England
Peter Sellers
Britt Eklund
Sellers
Britt
Transatlantic
London
New York
Hoffman Shepley wedding links Glade Village and Norfolk Marine
Miss Hilda Shepley daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Shepley of Glade Village Walkersville and Pfc Earl Hoffman son of Mrs Evelyn Pople and the late Malcolm Hoffman were married at the home of Rev James Wolfe in the city A reception followed at the Moose Home West South street The bride a 1963 Walkersville High School graduate worked for Saggers Inc Hoffman has served in the United States Marine Corps for three years and is stationed in Norfolk Va The couple will reside in a newly furnished apartment in Portsmouth Va
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Hoffman—Shepley
Hilda Shepley
Martin Shepley
Glade Village
Walkersville
Pfc
Earl Hoffman
Evelyn Pople
This City
Malcolm Hoffman
James Wolfe
Moose Home
West South Street
Walkersville High School
Saggers, Inc
Hoffman
United States Marine Corps
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Baker Refuses To Give Up Documents
Former Senate aide Bobby Baker invoked the 5th Amendment and other protections and refused to produce records or answer questions for the Senate Rules Committee probe of his outside business activities. He appeared with two lawyers in a closed session, then outside the chamber he and lawyers argued against waiving rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bobby Baker
Baker
Senate Rules Committee
Edward Bennett Williams
Boris Kastelanetz
New York
Williams
Rules Committee
Bill Introduced For Bay Bridge
A Maryland Senate bill seeks approval to construct a second Chesapeake Bay bridge parallel to the current span. Senate leaders plan to send the proposal to the Legislative Council for study next summer. The measure is by Sen. H Winship Wheatley Jr and Sen. Robert L Dean. The article notes a separate tidbit about the sea otter’s decline tied to 18th century Russian sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Chesapeake Bay
Maryland Senate
House
Legislative Council
H. Winship Wheatley Jr
Prince Georges
Senate
Robert L. Dean
Queen Annes
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