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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1964
Page
4
Frederick plans for orderly development and better parks aim to create a safer, more peaceful city. Officials emphasize cost effective, long term improvements designed to improve residents' quality of life in the Frederick area.
Massachusetts education commissioner Dr Owen B Kiernan argues many students should not pursue college. He blames pushy parents, employers demanding only graduates, and pressure from educators to enroll. He calls for de-emphasizing college prestige and promoting vocational and nondegree paths.
The text argues against uprooting service dependents and nonessential government staff, claiming such moves would not be surrender but could fortify U S military posture. It contends Viet Cong threats justify a stable, garrison style presence in Vietnam to reduce vulnerability.
A Letter to the Editor argues for county wide subdivision regulations that inter relate urban rural and suburban concerns. The writer supports the Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission objectives but notes some vague recommendations needing legal refinement. He stresses planning as a science and a timely protection for homeowners and farmers against costly development mistakes and unnecessary taxes.
Magistrate Robert Kuczynski imposed the maximum $100 fine on Fern R. Baker, 40, RFD 2 Emmitsburg, who pleaded temporary amnesia to a charge of failing to stop and leave his name after a Jan 23 accident on N Potomac Avenue. Baker testified a dog ran into the road and he swerved, then memory loss and a damaged car were later found four blocks away.
Survivors of Joseph Wirts of Baltimore were incorrectly listed in The News Friday. Nieces named include Mrs. Beulah Hammer of Washington and Mrs. Edith Bruchey of this city.
A bill to create a Frederick City plumbing inspector with a 600 dollar yearly salary was prepared and forwarded to Delegate August Brust to introduce next week. The measure requires written permits and city approval before any plumbing work begins.
Tracing its progress from a colonial log cabin to a modern brick structure the Salem United Brethren Church of Keedysville celebrates 170 years as an organized church this week. A special recital was held on the Baker Memorial Carillon at 12 30 pm in observance of the anniversary. A domesticated Dominecker chicken owned by Miss Ada Lipps laid an egg Monday resembling a bullet with a pronounced midline. United States troops captured Eniwetok Island after stiff resistance as naval and air forces attack Parry Island. The Frederick Community Chest annual meeting at the Federated Charities Building heard reports from President Henry S. Stahr and re-elected six board members.
Several motor vehicle arrests were reported by City Police in the last 24 hours. John Wibel of Baltimore was charged with driving the wrong way on a one way street and driving without a license on West Patrick street at North Market street. Harold Barts age 30 of Rockville faced charges of driving with a revoked license and running a red light at 12 25 am at West Patrick street and Baughman s Lane intersection. Richard W. Wetzel 17 of Middle Alley was charged Friday at 11 40 pm with driving without a license on Winchester street. Roger W Croneburg 16 of RFD 1 Frederick and Michael A Carty 17 of RFD 2 Union Bridge were charged with reckless driving on East street at 11 20 pm Friday.
Noah E. Kefauver Jr of Middletown Maryland Farm Bureau president and Merhle H Duvall Walkersville state director will be two of three Marylanders at the Eastern Dairy Conference in Chicopee Massachusetts Monday and Tuesday The conference gathers dairymen from 13 states to discuss problems dairy developments and policy and Maryland’s Frank Connolly of Talbot County also attends Kefauver and Duvall depart Sunday and return Wednesday
John Holter of Fairview Avenue received a letter of appreciation from Col. George J. McNally for volunteering during the JFK to Johnson transition. He remained on duty at Maurice Electrical Supply and on call at home during the last two weekends of November, aiding White House communications.
In a periodical discussion, readers lament heavy taxation and government overreach while references to Washington’s character frame a tax critique. Maryland officials, led by Frederick, review hearings on motor and income taxes for schools and city funding, with Municipal League backing broader revenue sharing.
Gus Draper plans to retire after delivering newspapers to 165 homes on a route that required two and a half miles of walking daily. He spent three weeks recovering in Frederick Memorial Hospital and received reader gifts during his convalescence. He also works at a local restaurant each evening and recalls a Christmas incident when a driver handed him a $10 tip.
In a rural area eight miles south of Cheraw on U S 52 a rented frame home burned early today killing an eleven member family. Victims are Moses James and Mary Agnes, both 36, and their nine children aged one to 15 all Negroes.
The Beatles flew back to London from the United States to a wild crowd of about 5 000 teary fans. Police controlled the mob as the four performers were paraded to the Queen's Building roof to avoid crowd crush. The band expressed amazement at the turnout and spoke of enjoying the trip.
Funeral services for Wade Olin Ike Rice of Jefferson were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the local funeral home with Rev. E Richard Simms and Rev. Bruce Gabbert Jr officiating. Pallbearers included Glen Himes Calvin Coran Elmer Van Fleet Lee Gordon Kenneth Willard and Ralph Koontz. Interment followed in the Jefferson Methodist cemetery. M R Etchison and Son were funeral directors.
Miss Jenny Selsam Late and Robert Benjamin Ogle wed at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Thurmont in a Friday ceremony at 8 p.m. Rev. William E. Ervin officiated. The couple, both Thurmont natives, will reside here. The bride is a Thurmont High graduate attending Hagerstown Business College. the groom is a Thurmont High School alum and Army veteran employed by M.J. Grove Lime Co.
Mr. Herbert S. Schroeder of Braddock Heights marks his birthday while Francis Crutchley Sr and family vacation in Florida. The Crutchleys’ trip included Navy connections and visits with retired Commander Larry Hardin. Birthday observances also honor Mrs. Annie Eyler and Mrs. Martin L. Green, who hosted a St Valentine Open House for her 80th birthday.
Among The Sick Master Brian Keith Wetzel son of Mr and Mrs Donald Wetzel Logan street is a medical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital He is expected to return home in a few days Mr Carl V Weakley manager of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company returned Wednesday to his home near Ceresville from the Frederick Memorial Hospital where he had been a surgical patient
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