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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1961

Page

9

Artz Library benefit luncheon and fashion show raises 100

About 200 attended a benefit luncheon and fashion show at the Francs Scott Key Hotel to raise funds for the C. Burr Artz Library children’s room. The Junior Woman's Club organized the event as part of a fine arts community betterment project. Gifts and prizes from local merchants were awarded, with entertainment by Mrs. John A. Erlewine and Mrs. Reuben Caplan performing semi classical numbers.

C. Burr Artz Library Junior Woman’s Club Francs Scott Key Hotel Aubrey Dixon Jr John A. Erlewine Reuben Caplan Adolph’s Robert Balcom Albert Cowen Thomas Bennett Bennett’s Ann Smith Cannon's John Quinn Colonial Marin Spencer Beard Els Robert Gathers Fuller Hn Helen Beck Harold's Neland Grainger Helena Candy Hughes Helen Maize Lands Eduard Grove Melar Marilyn Eby Ormond’s Chase C_ Gove People’s Drug Store James Sensenbaugh Remsberg’s Philip Lansdale Singer Sewing Center Arthur Wolve Waters James Decker Wachter and Hildebrand Paul Sunday Wellsmere Bonnie Demaray James Misner Harriett Gernand

Spring fashions showcased by local club models

Worth, Reynolds, Soper, and Storm are named as presenters with Mrs. Agee providing music and Mrs. Hobson handling makeup. The fashion show highlighted pink and red sheath lines, belted sport suits, detachable jackets, bubble hats, and Jackie Kennedy style looks. Irish tweeds, stroller capes, and teenage ensembles appeared, while a black wardrobe emphasis and multi purpose outfits were shown. Donald Disque chaired the project with Clifford Meskill, Aubrey Dixon Jr., Cha Mullican, John Molesworth, Charles Mullican, James Decker, and Bernard Kelly leading favors, decorations, programs, advertising, tickets, and publicity. A donation to the C Burr Artz Library will be given by club president Mrs. Robert Gathers and the fine arts department.

Jackie Kennedy Donald Disque Clifford Meskill Favors Aubrey Dixon Jr Cha John Molesworth Charles Mullican James Decker Bernard Kelly C. Burr Artz Library Robert Gathers Club

Evolution of pockets and a shoes offering ad

The excerpt traces pocket origins from small leather bags to sewn garments by 1600, notes handbags emerged after the French Revolution, then shifts to an advertisement for WATER'S in the Frederick Shopping Center promoting spring footwear and Easter shopping with late hours and weather-protected parking.

Water’s Frederick

Life Expectancy Near 120 Is Predicted

A Journal of the American Medical Association editorial forecasts U S life expectancy approaching 120 years by century end as Western longevity rises and Eastern peoples show similar gains. The report notes more than 20 Civil War veterans have reached or surpassed 100 with the oldest at 117.

Chicago America The American Medical Association

Long life hopes rise from Hunza myths and science

A journal editorial discusses Hunza land aged to 120 or 140 and posits that with medical advances life expectancy in America may near those lofty ages by century’s end. It cautions such probabilities require careful study. The piece also recalls Sarah Bernhardt surpassing amputation to perform on stage until 1973.

Hunza Pakistan America Sarah Bernhard

Rare Postmortem Cesarean Successful

A rare postmortem cesarean delivery is reported by Dr. John W. Ritter of Seattle. A four pound nine ounce girl was born after her 26 year old mother with rheumatic heart disease died. The child, now four, shows no mental or physical defects. Ritter notes only about 120 such cases have been reported in 230 years. The operation is said to be named after Numa Pompilius by ancient decree.

Chicago Journal American Medical Association John W. Ritter Seattle Wash Ritter de. Ritter Rome Numa Pompilius

Unclear Caesar Law Link and Arrest Report

The text notes a claim about the Cesarean as an emperors operation and Julius Caesar’s birth myth. It then reports arrests: Robert DeWitt Lawson, 21, of North Market Street, arrested 1:05 am Saturday for disorderly conduct by City Police. Alfred L. Steers, 43, of Clarksburg, arrested 9:15 pm Saturday on South Market Street.

Robert DeWitt Lawson North Market Street Hood College Ams Alfred L. Steers Clarksburg South Market Street

News in brief from Frederick February 28 191

The item notes a man charged with reckless driving operating a motor vehicle under the influence and driving with a suspended license. Hospital report lists recent admissions including Mrs Elton Peterson Taneytown Mrs William Gearhart Rocky Ridge Mrs Sterling Smith Taneytown Mrs Francis Beaver Taneytown Mrs Albert Liebne Taneytown Harry Lease Also notes release of Mrs Earl Radtke and infant son Thermort from Gettysburg Hospital

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