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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1961
Page
4
Classified edgey page shows subscription rates for Single copy and renewals with terms listed. Mentions Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press notations. Date line indicates Friday January 9, 1961.
A Columbia University study links driving temperament to safety, noting calm drivers plan routes and yield calmly. The Alpha Theta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Harmony Grove School, with remarks by principal Mrs. Remsberg and a tour of the school for Retarded Children.
Scout Troop 1056 held a court of honor and Christmas party at Walkersville Methodist Church on December 14. Donald Eaves presided in Gilmore Trout’s absence. Rev. Richard Thompson gave the invocation and remarks were offered by Scoutmaster Orley Bourland and Charlies Nicodemus institutional rep. Awards went to Frre Dettbarn Jenny Funk and Jimmy Garner Bob Stoner plus others. Refreshments followed hosted by the mothers. Bohn promoted to specialist four in Germany with 37th Artillery. Earl R. Bohn, 23, and wife Corimneines reside at 4 North Benedum Street Union Bridge.
Quotations show didac asked prices from Rex Brown and S075 members in the New York wickey change as a guide for potential sale or purchase of local securities. Fredericktown figures are listed with various firms and items, including hotel and agricultural society notes, along with bids and asks and a Frede rick Co membership reference.
Frederick area births announced for January 5 to 7 detail eight children including Patsy Jean eighth child third daughter and William Thomas first son with families listed in Thurmont Frederick Mt Airy Woodbine Braddock Heights and Middletown local addresses included for several parents.
Frederick City Abattoir masonry contract awarded to Shook Kuhn and James. estimate 300000 bricks. Hump back hose cart and Anderson nozzle arrived for Braddock Heights Fire Department. Public Service Commission approves Frederick Gas Co. control by Frederick Bailad Co. Mrs August Meier hosts birthday. Moving pictures censor committee visits City Opera House. YMCA campers club organizes with Harpers Ferry project. New cinder walk at East Patrick street to Carroll Street bridge. Mayor and aldermen accept city parks auditor's report. Frederick Co Teachers held session led by Prof Roger G Harley.
The column records Frederick area events including judicial retirement of Chief Judge Francis Neal Parke at 70, deaths of local residents such as Charles Bion Staley from a cerebral hemorrhage, and ongoing civic concerns in Frederick Maryland with officials and commissions reviewed by Mayor Lloyd C. Cutter.
Tempie Exler of West Fatnick Street married D. Ashbury's son in St Paul Epsco church. Matron of honor Caren OL. Cale. best man Bernard Shoresey. Reception at groom's home on North Market Street. Bride a Thurson High School 1954 graduate employed at Sagner's Inc. Groom's family listed. postnuptial trip planned.
The Junior Fire Department holds its annual officer election tonight at 6:30 PM before the business meeting and after. Candidates include Russell McCain for President, Howard E Walsh and Marion V for First vice president, Albert Banopposed for Second vice president, Troxell and Charles Rienour for Secretary, Forle for Treasurer, James Walsh and Charles Bell for Captain, and 3 directors Ray Spurrier Melvin Fox Willam Vilier Lewis Engle.
In Harrisburg the 1961 Farm Show begins and runs through next Friday drawing interest from thousands in Pennsylvania and nearby states. A local scene in Trinidad shows a boy at a Holy Trinity High School Mothers' benefit dinner as he helps in the kitchen, saying he came to find a friend rather than play football.
Victoria Wachter drew the bean at the Visitation Academy feast to become Twelfth Night Queen. Her attendants are Karen Gilbert and Donna Elworthy, with pages Sally and Susan Dodd. Mary Louise Nixon served as jester and Sue Anne Shafer as mistress of ceremonies. Agnew Fossett welcomed guests as Spirit of Fire. A turkey supper followed with green and white decor and a gift proclamation from the queen to her subjects.
Sick list from Hagerstown and Thurmont area shows Limonth Wolf of Thurmont admitted at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Breitenbach, Arbutus visitor, fractured and dislocated arm. recovering at home after St Agnes stay. Martha Wickless underwent major surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital. condition improving. Steve Kabalan admitted for observation at Frederick Memorial. John Whitmore transported for observation from Thurmont. S T Hickman, Lakeland Florida, suffered a stroke and moved to a nursing home. condition undetermined.
President-elect Joan F Kennedy names Newton H Minow law partner of Adlai E Stevenson to head the FCC He will succeed Frederick W Ford who remains on the commission Minow is a Chicago attorney who advised Stevenson when he governed Illinois and Kennedy has also picked Stevenson as U N ambassador to the United Nations
The Lime Kiln section records a January 1 Holy Communion at the Methodist Church led by Rev. Nicoli Grenci. It lists numerous holiday visitors and locals, including Linwood Broughman of Alpha Cement Plant returning from Buchana West Virginia, and mentions extended family gatherings at multiple Frederick area homes with names such as Mills, Shores, Glover, Shores Jr., and others. Also notes Janece Spring’s pneumonia hospitalization and various visits by residents to relatives in nearby towns.
Mrs Ralph Hubbard of Thurmont announces the engagement of her daughter Doris Jean Grabie to Harold G Willard son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Willard Foxville Miss Grabie is a Thurmont High School graduate class of 55 Williard attended Middletown High School and since Army discharge has worked for Liberty Roofers Boonsboro No definite wedding date set.
The will of Rob ert B. Crothers former M. J. Grove Lime president probated in Orphans Court leaves the bulk of the estate to his wife Adele Crothers. He died December 23 at Braddock Heights and named Farmers and Mechanics Bank as executors. He established a memorial fund for Private First Class Chard L. Fleming Jr. and gave various specific bequests to relatives before the remainder passes to WHE Guy W. Nusz and Herbert R. Nusz.
President Eiseshauer addressed 2,500 delegates at Constitution Hall calling for every opinion to be aired to set national goals. He avoided taking a stand on financing elderly medical care, noting his view as not a delegate while welcoming the four day discussions on aging issues and Congress use.
Christopher Woerner of Wi South street and Mr and Mrs E Solomon with Miss Mary Alice Solomon of Washington return home after Kiamesha Lake visit. Officer and Mrs Nathan Dorsey announce birth of their fifth son Leslie William Saturday at 4 pm. Howard T Dinferman Jr of Rocky Springs to observe his 21st birthday while at the State Police Academy. A H Jackson of 2 Norva Avenue receives congratulations on his 80th birthday anniversary sent by Gov Tawes with Maryland colors and gold governor stamp.
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