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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1964
Page
2
Frederick Chapter DAR regent Mrs. C Lease Bussard and Mrs. George B. accompany the selected Good Citizens from their schools as they fill out the DAR Good Citizen questionnaires. The event highlights civic focus and student commitment across the area.
Six area high school seniors were chosen as DAR Good Citizens and traveled to Annapolis for a state DAR meeting. Winners Karen Sayler Diane Brightwell Sharon Wolfe Becky Hough Norma Dawson and Donna Stine were judged on character leadership and patriotism and will receive pins and certificates. They toured the U S Naval Academy State Office Building and historic Annapolis and met Governor Tawes.
Frederick Bridge Club held its Individual Championship at the Holiday Inn Route 40 Monday evening with 13 tables. Winners included Mrs Edward Thomas in first place, William Hammond and Cmdr Leon Eisman tied for second and third, Robert Smith fourth, Mrs Gerald Yonetz fifth, and Jules Shapiro sixth. Next week's regular game will be at the same Holiday Inn.
East-West winners were first Mr. and Mrs. Manuel M. Weinberg, second Miss Mary Fuss and Mrs. Helen Kelly, third Mrs. Ira OConnor and Mrs. Ethel Whitehill. Hobbs placed third with Mr. and Mrs. Ross V. Smith. Games are held weekly at 8:30 p.m. during Lent at the Cozy Restaurant.
The Frederick Civil War Round Table will hold its third meeting Monday at 7 45 p.m. in Winchester Hall’s Winchester Room. Guest speaker John Frye of Gapland will present color slides from Civil War battlefields in the eastern United States with commentary. The event is open to interested persons.
A list of Hood College cultural events and related arts happenings including violin recital by John Ramaley in Brodbeck Hall and student art exhibits in Coffman Chapel Gallery. Also notes choral and acapella performances, a foreign film series, lectures by UN officials, and calendar submissions to the arts council for Frederick County.
Frederick City Recreation Commission ends 15 year Wednesday night dances and moves to Staley Park Field House on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5. Mrs. Louise Corbin cites attendance drop due to tougher study schedules and a preference for live bands over records. The program targets grades eight through twelve and remains in pilot phase with Mae Houff providing records.
Urbana Elementary School parents and teachers honored five bus drivers at a Tuesday PTA meeting led by Principal Jack Roach. Frederick County Schools transportation superintendent Paul Hoffmaster spoke on county bus routes and safety rules, plus drivers' disciplinary rights. Honorees were Howard G. Myers Merril E. Giesler Jr. Royal F. Lawson Normen W. Clark and Windsor Yingling.
Frostburg Md AP a cultural conference set for April 11 at Frostburg State College by the Council of the Alleghenies The Alleghenies Their Cultural Potential Steps Toward Its Realization The council aims to promote cultural development of the Allegheny Highlands spanning parts of Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia Keynote speaker will be Lawrence Thurman curator Old Economy Museum Ambridge Pa The Gettysburg Symphony Orchestra musical director William Sebastian Hart Jr will address a luncheon
Invitations issued for Hood Club luncheon and Spring fashion show to be held Saturday March 7 at the Holiday Inn. Luncheon at 1 p.m. Fashion show organized by Mrs Elizabeth Davis of Habers. General membership gathering arranged by vice president Mrs David Stefange and Mrs Richard R Kline. Hood Club president is Mrs Saul Miller.
Maryland has produced 124 Woodrow Wilson Fellowship winners from secondary schools since 1958, ranking 19th nationally. Notable graduates include Ernest Edward Schwartz of Frederick High School in 1958, Edwin G. Clawsey of Walkersville High School in 1968, and Cleveland W. Bateman of Westminster High School in 1960.
A flock of pine grosbeaks appeared near Williamsport far south of their usual winter range. The pink birds were photographed on Frank W. Mish Jr’s farm across the Potomac River and allowed humans to approach closely before flying away.
Washington's only pen hospital owned by P Earl Fahrney, a Frederick native long based at the Willard Hotel, offers pen repair and sales from nine cents to $300. Clients range from top officials to reporters and former presidents, with a pride in penmanship and a place called The Write Place. The piece blends Fahrney's background, family, and local ties with the rise, fall, and revival of fountain pens amid ball points.
Mr and Mrs Homer L Smith of Jefferson hosted an open house with their children Charles C Smith Merle Huffer and Charles K Summers present. The event marked their 40th anniversary with 125 attendees. They wed January 30 1924 at Jefferson Lutheran parsonage. they farmed locally for 40 years before retiring in 1958.
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