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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1961
Page
4
The issue lists subscription rates and mailing costs for the newspaper The News Pepmeres, including prices for single copies, six months and yearly mail subscriptions, and details on postage. It notes Associated Press membership and copyright for reuse of content and marks the date January 4, 1961.
The President's Commission on National Goals outlines a sixties guide to freedom. It calls every American to extraordinary personal responsibility to build a nation and world where all can develop fully. It notes the Sino Soviet threat and opportunities, cites Asia and Africa independence since 1946, and urges applying its recommendations to advance liberty globally.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Baker of Thurmont announce the engagement of their daughter Delores Marie to Marvin L Howard son of Mr and Mrs Francis W Howard of Gaithersburg Delores is a Thurmont High School 1935 graduate employed by Claire Frock Thurmont Marvin is Gaithersburg High School 1955 graduate employed by Norman Mills Gaithersburg No wedding date set Mary Elizabeth Plummer of Rocky Ridge is engaged to Vincent DeNeil Wilson son of Mr and Mrs James Norbert Wivell of Thurmont
Hollywood figures face separations and divorce filings. Miss Fontane, 43, and Young, 32, wed in 1952 with prior marriages. Margaret Whiting, Mei Torme, Phyllis Arlene Torme, and Candy Toxton are also named in custody and annulment actions amid allegations of head injuries and requests for restraining orders.
City Police inspected and licensed 129 bicycles last Friday and Saturday, bringing the yearly total to 2,205. Cpl Charles W. Bare led the licensing effort at police headquarters during the annual inspection. Police said inspection and registration provide a safety check and a theft record for owners.
Me J Lee Simmons observed his 100th birthday in September and has been admitted to Frederick County Chronic Hospital for infirmities of age. He is reported in fairly good condition. He had been living with Mrs Edgar Thomas of Buckerstown.
Miss Helen L. Smith of Braddock Heights will speak at Rose Hill Garden Club’s Thursday 10 a.m. meeting in Winchester Hall conference room at the extension office. Mrs. Markell Nelson presides. program chaired by Mrs. Osborne I. Price Jr.
A January 4 1911 round up notes local events from the Masomic Temple Christmas dance committee and social happenings. Landauer Sons to absorb East Patrick street firm A M Landauer and Son. YMCA billiard tables recovered. Church sextons replaced at Methodist Episcopal and All Saints churches. Chippewa Tribe elects Millard E Bartholow as Sachem. Gospel Mission Sunday School entertainment at Lambert building. Chief of Police Brengie hosts night shift supper. City clears streets of ice and snow. F Dennis Murphy injures hip after slipping.
Frederick City tonight adopts a budget plan with expenditures around 344 dollars and a prior amount near 16 dollars less. The courthouse law library receives a fresh coat of paint under a NYA project with Charles A Opel Jr. as supervisor. A bell donated by Franklin Harrington will be lodged in the Citizens Truck Co cupola. Judge Edward DelaPlaine signs an order in Frederick Engineerg Co. Minor chimney fire causes limited damage at City Officer Heffner’s North Market home. WPA curb and gutter projects continue with federal funds announced for municipal use totaling 22 793 dollars. The yard of E C Valentine at 1101 North Market is praised for Christmas decor in a city-wide contest by the Senior Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees. Independent Hose Co. and J Paul Delphey store win prizes. Steam not smoke pours into a local cellar due to a burst heat pipe. Mrs Jeanne B MacGill reported a fire but firemen found only steam. Meral services arranged for Joseph L Houff of Baltimore, formerly of Frederick, who died of pneumonia.
Senate Democrats launch push to pass Kennedy welfare measures as top priority, with plans to revive Paul Douglas' social security linked bill. Civil rights rule changes ignite clash between liberal and Southern blocs. Mansfield and Rayburn seek to curb coalition power in rules, aiming for a quick resolution this week.
Potomac Edison Company reports a major division exceeded 1,000,000 manhours without a last time accident. Frederick area employees helped reach this seven year record, with substations in Hagerstown and Front Royal contributing. President Robert G. MacDonald and manager C Lee Wa praised the team for avoiding injuries and the relief it brings to workers and families.
Among the sick, M Hottman near New Market returned home Tuesday after three weeks in Frederik Memorial Hospital and is reported very much improved. Lawrence Watters of Doubs entered Frederik Memorial Hospital on Sunday and underwent surgery Tuesday, now in satisfactory condition. Mrs Mattie H. Harris of Frederick was moved from Frederik Memorial Hospital Tuesday to Wynelle Nursing Home at 632 Military Road.
The State Roads Commission outlines major 1961 initiatives across Maryland including I-81 from US 210, US 40 upgrades to a 3.7 mile stretch near Allegany, US 30 dual highway from WV line to Frederick, and notable steps on US 54, US 34, and I-495. Key bridges and expressways in Prince Georges, Worcester, and Baltimore areas are under construction or bid for 1961, with toll-road options under consideration for remaining segments.
Critics question the FDR memorial design submitted by a local architectural firm. The free-standing connections concept drew expert scrutiny amid discussions of cost and aesthetics. The staff director, formerly with Montgomery County Planning, notes the project faces opposition from residents in the Glenmont area.
The notice lists multiple deaths including Mrs Aavean Green 87 widow of Aaron Green of Gamber area died Saturday at her son Claude Green’s home Littlestown after a long illness. Also Bonnie Jean King eight died at her Pur dum home. Lola Leuchtenberger died near Lovettsville Va. Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Weller of Browningsville died. funeral plans noted for several. Surviving relatives include numerous children grandchildren and great grandchildren with service details at local homes and Mount Olivet.
Funeral services were held for Richard Myers Kenseth and grandson Chester Masser, with Rev. Seth Hester officiating. Interments followed at local cemeteries as pallbearers named. Also noted are services for C mbert in Taneytown and Robert Windsor in Damias cus with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Harry Burkett of this city observe their 35th wedding anniversary on Saturday. William W Abbott and wife of Williamsburg announce the birth of their second child and son John Pearce Abbott at Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond on December 28. Eleanor Pearre, wife of A Austin Pearre, Upper College Terrace, is the infant’s grandmother. Mrs Pearre is visiting Williamsburg with the Abbott family. Alien Warheld and family of Dickerson spent Sunday with Oliver Weddle and family in LeGore.
Side Glances discusses projected enrollments around 536 students by 1965 including Doubs and Point of Rocks, with a new 12 to 14 room school costing about 627000. Sabillasville would have a 6 to 8 room facility for 15 to 20 pupils at 3460,000. Yellow Springs enrollments and potential additions of 10 to 12 rooms at about 300000, totaling 36885000 across projects. Also mentions other proposed sites and the Northeast Frederick elementary school plan and Mountaindale area adjustments. Christmas party details follow with Utra Lutheran Youth Fellowship, and a separate note on a weekly meeting of City Temple No. 14 Psihian Sisters.
Four county building projects underway total about 63 0000 already paid for partial work completed at Singanore Junior Senior High and others. New plans include a facility with administration offices costing around 400 000, a Brunswick Junior Senior High for 750 to 1 15 students, and a Frederick Junior Senior High projected at 3 2 million. Existing schools at West Frederick and Frederick High will continue with enrollments near 1 200 and 950 respectively. Additional studies cover Adamstown Sabillasville and Yellow Springs additions.
The five day outlook from the Associated Press shows temperatures 2 to 3 degrees below normal with a warming trend Thursday and Friday then cooling by weekend. Light precipitation possible Saturday. normals sit around 38 to 44 highs and 24 to 36 lows, with mountain areas in the upper teens. Mrs. Austin Cramer of West Seventh Street fell on ice Monday, fracturing her right ankle and is recovering at home after treatment at Frederick Memorial Hospital. A humorous misquote about road asphalt ends the item.
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