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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1961
Page
4
A Friday or Thursday 1961 Frederick Freeman paper front shows publishing notice and postal information. It cites the Great Southern Printing firm and includes subscription and mailing details. The date shown is February 23, 1961.
A letter from Fred H. Grimm of Gaithersburg argues the Holy Bible as man's foundation, contrasts it with Soviet Russia and atheistic Communism, and cites Psalm 19 and space as signs of divine handiwork. He urges reverence for God through church, reading, sermon, prayer, and nature.
President Kennedy calls for a full fusion of business and government to drive growth, plant modernization, and price stability. He lists key aides and cites a 1960 profits drop and tax revenue gaps as funding for recovery without tax increases, urging capacity operation and tax incentives to modernize plants and boost investment.
A reader argues life after death and roots of American founding in Christian faith. The letter cites Ecclesiastes and Proverbs, recalls Anglo-Saxon heritage, and praises Jesus guiding the nation. It links religion to justice, order, and freedom shaping the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
Middletown High School released the second term Honor Roll with a B average or higher and no grade below C. The list names students by grade, including 7A to 10C, across multiple sections and classes. Also noted are road restrictions in nine Maryland counties due to severe weather and extended deadlines on other roads.
The President urged expansion and coordination of federal natural resources policies. He ordered the Council of Economic Advisers to enlarge its staff to report on resource programs and national needs. A presidential advisory committee on natural resources was established and the budget director told to propose general user charges and re-evaluate feasibility standards within 90 days.
A silver cup prize offered by the Holstein-Friesian Association of America to an exhibitor in the Home Breeders Department. Captain G. E. Stine named master mechanic of the Frederick Railroad Co. A horse attached to Meier’s delivery wagon toppled on East Church Street but only minor bruises ensued. Large plate glass in Mutual Insurance Co. building window replaced after an earlier accident. Dispatch from Rockville notes probable Democratic nomination for Judge Peter’s full term. Mayor Schell says he never drank, chewed tobacco, or smoked. A committee formed to decide on purchasing an automobile fire engine or steamer, with members listed. Frederick birds win chicken fight in Middle River, Baltimore, before police raid. A freight train of 49 new steel cars arrives in Frederick for transfer to B. and C. tracks. Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson speaks at Anti-Saloon League rally in the Opera House, introduced by Joseph D. Esker. Rev Henri L. G. offers prayer. address by William H. Anderson. Dr. Harvey S. Clem, formerly of near Frederick, takes stenographer post at Ox Fibre Brush Co. Official title of auditor and general agent of Frederick Railroad Co. named as Beanett by president of the railroad. Emory L. Coblentz noted.
A 1941 recap notes State Senator John B Funk addressing ksms about a proposed military service plan. Local draft inductions for March begin, with Francis Scott Key District Boy Scouts now housed on the MLC fourth floor. A bronze plaque honors Mrs Ide Willard Markey at Frederick City Hospital. Units of the 15th Infantry at Fort Meade begin intensive training. Adolf Hitler announces a new U-boat type and expanded warfare next month.
The Hammond family features exceptional height with Fred Hammond at 6 feet 6 inches and his son Robert at 6 feet 3 inches. The article notes how height affects daily life from doorway clearance to car space and beds, with family members aging taller each generation.
A Middletown insurance man died at his home in Middletown after a long service to local lodges. He served 34 years on the cemetery board and held multiple Masonic and Eastern Star roles in Frederick and Middletown. Funeral services are planned at Gladhill Funeral Home with Rev. George Klinefelter officiating and interment in Alladin Cemetery.
Obituary notices record the deaths of Oliver B. Baker age 74 at New Market and Mrs. Leroy E. Simon age 61 in Washington Grove. Surviving relatives include children, grandchildren, siblings, and in laws. services and interment planned in Mount Olivet and Laytonsville cemeteries. Also listed are Harrison C. Talbott and Leonard E. Sier obituaries with funeral arrangements. Lawrence Tihett, notable American baritone, is noted for pioneering radio appearances.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jessie Virginia Carpenter at 2 p.m. Wednesday at 1201 North Market Street with Rev. Carroll L. Boyer officiating. Interment followed at Mount Olivet cemetery. pallbearers named. Also reported are funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Ellen Ferrell at 106 East Church Street with Rev. Victor C. Hays officiating and interment at Reformed cemetery, Jefferson. Additional services noted for Mrs. Cora E. Smith at C. M. Waitz funeral home in Winfield with interment at Remptown cemetery. wallbearers listed.
Among The Sick Mrs Oren Strine of Walkersville is confined to home after a fall on Monday broke her leg. She was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment and then returned home. Mrs Bertha Clem of Utica is a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital and expected home shortly. Mr Thomas Michael of 313 Adam road is in sad condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after an emergency appendectomy Tuesday morning. Mr Arthur Winebrewer has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr W Milo Chick has returned home after a stay at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is improving. Mr Carl Eyler of Gas House Pike has returned home after medical care.
CHICAGO reported today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Two operations January 17 at University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson involved women aged 25 and 33. Each procedure lasted about 30 minutes with rapid recovery after the current was stopped. The report calls the results gratifying and feasible for further trials.
William Sweeney of Thur Mont returns home visiting her son and in laws Mr and Mrs Stanley Sweeney of Hopatcong New Jersey. Mrs Stanley Sweeney gives birth to Laura Catherine on February 14. They also have a two year old son Scott David. Susan Hooper daughter of Mrs Helen Hooper Rocky Springs celebrates her birthday today. Mark Richard Hopkins son of Mr and Mrs Richard Hopkins Mountaindale observes his 11th birthday today.
Mr. Eyler will be confined at home for about two weeks before returning to work. Mr. Wesley Wachter of West Patrick Street is also a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
A Plymouth area store reports total profits of 560597 with 36057 paid locally as profit sharing to five employees: Clark Castle, William Leatherman, Mass Frances Eyler, Lyman Sappington and Edward Mc Guiness, the local manager, after 106 years in operation.
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