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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1961
Page
4
The piece reflects on George Washington as a model of humility and public virtue, contrasting power reluctance with leadership. It notes his devotion to law and self-government, and contemplates his influence on democracy and national ideals. The closing mentions a rest home project and a church service, with a signature of Margaret Davis from Doubs Maryland dated February 20, 1961.
Readers complain about mail service for out of town customers. The piece notes bread delivery crews and oat shipments mixed with confusion. Frustration centers on late openings and missed changes to morning routines.
A reader recounts a visit to Montevue Rest Home with a friend, noting long absence and prior work as a nurse there. The letter expresses reflections on recent experiences and mentions information being just out of date.
Miss Martha Estelle Boone marks her 22nd birthday in the News-Post Editorial Office circle. Frederick student nurse Kathy Schroeder turns 19 a birthday noted. George S. Rodock hits birthday milestone. G. Ernest Lipps celebrates 64th birthday. Dr. Arthur R. Remsberg Sr and family return from a vacation at St. Petersburg Beach.
A likely mountain lion sightings reported by a housewife near Norbeck in Rockville. Game warden Henry Hough cautioned there is no danger and noted mountain lions are shy and rare in the region. Nearby paw prints were observed as proof.
Thirteen Baltimore and Ohio freight cars derailed into the canal near Sandy Hook after a wheel broke on an eastbound train. Frederick Railroad adds a 54 foot car with seating for 3 and baggage space. Reverend Arthur G Null presided at a colored wedding party due to the other pastor's absence.
The German occupation of Bulgaria began as general staff officers in civilian clothes arrived at Sofia's leading hotel. Maryland's 115th Infantry, formerly the First Regiment, is now quartered at Fort Meade for the coming year. A boy from Third street fell and fractured his collarbone near Culjer Lake. Firemen helped evacuate the Hood home after a blaze. Alfonse 59, a former Baltimore junk collector, died in prison after cancer was found. he had been imprisoned since 1953 for a murder conviction. A sample fair is planned by the WL Church near New Windsor for April 28, led by Mrs. Eflomie Leister and assistants. Martin J. Walsh, 56, longtime New England director of the United Steelworkers, died in Miami Beach after a suspected heart attack.
President Kennedy urged an end to the airline strike that halted major carriers American, Eastern and Pan American. Labor Secretary Goldberg noted airlines promised no disciplinary action against strikers as a three professor commission reviews the dispute. The walkout affected about 81,000 airline employees and displaced over 1,250 New York passengers amid multi million dollar losses.
Funeral services for William Michael Varcoe Sr. 32 Taney apartments were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home 1066 East Church Street with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Friends called until 7 p.m. today. M. R. Eichison and Son, funeral directors.
The Frederick County Heart Association expands outreach with school kits on rheumatic fever prevention, mother pamphlets for first graders, and physician lectures and seminars. They provide daily oral penicillin to 71 rheumatic fever patients and report a record six children attended the Children’s Heart Camp last year with expenses funded locally.
Michael Arnold Hemp 78 of 121 East Patrick street died Tuesday at 11 a.m. after being stricken near Brunswick while returning from a funeral. He was a son of the late Peter S. and Mary Catherine Arnold Hemp and a Cath olic Church member. Survived by wife Mary C. Horine Hemp and sister Elizabeth A. Hemp of the same address. Body at the funeral home, 105 East Church street.
Mrs. Willis King 71 of Silver Grove near Harpers Ferry died last Friday night at Charles Town General Hospital after a weeklong illness. She was daughter of the late Frank and Mrs. Everhart and lived much of her life in Silver Grove, with a period in Bolivar. Survived by one daughter and four grandchildren in Illinois and several nieces and nephews in the Silver Grove area. She lived with her niece Edna Piper. funeral was held Monday at the Methodist Church near her home with Rev. C. W. Liozd officiating and burial in the nearby cemetery.
Among the sick Mr. C. Grant Delphey of 158 West Patrick Street remains at Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment. Alvin Quinn, former YMCA executive, moved from Frederick Memorial to University Hospital for evaluation. Sandra Carter of Brunswick, a building permit secretary, recovers at home from infectious mononucleosis. Monsignor John L. Sheridan of Mt. St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, remains in critical condition after a heart attack. Marlin L. Naugle of Woodsboro is a patient at Washington County Hospital. Frank Schuff, Frederick County Roads Board office manager, recuperates at home in Emmitsburg from a heart condition.
The World War I Last Man's Club met February 4 in the Pine Room of the Southern Restaurant with 22 members attending. Elections named Edward A. Crowther as president, J Robert Edwards as vice president, George F Miller as secretary treasurer, Edwin A Brookey Sr as chaplain, and Karl H Harner as committee chairman.
The Carroll Co Guernsey Breeders Association gathered for a year in review with Maynard Hawker, secretary treasurer, detailing farm operations and challenges. Speakers included Paul Spurri, Jennie Brewer, and Ronald Wessel, who described care of show animals on a 30 hour trip to Waterloo Iowa.
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