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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1962
Page
4
The Audubon Society has begun a study of the North American eagle to learn its habits nesting terrain and the impact of human activity. It warns that dwindling habitat may threaten the bald eagle and urges public support to prevent extinction echoing presidential calls to protect America's national bird.
A Frederick reader criticizes local legislators for neglecting hunting and fishing interests and laments loss of game birds and wetland habitat funded by duck stamps. He cites duck nesting sites destroyed by bulldozers, reduced duck limits, and urges not buying hunting licenses as protest.
A reader recalls plant roots and home remedies from youth, listing mint tea sulphur molasses asafoetida bags and other cures. She fondly describes school fragrance warnings and nostalgic scenes from chestnuts to a one horse sleigh, urging preservation of old landmarks.
Frederick area families welcome 15 newborns in the Jan 3 8 period. Lists include Roy M Jackson first son Janet Lea Anthony Wade Allan Eugene Michael Joseph Karen Lorraine Jay Preston Julie Anne Lisa Anna Christine Christa Lynn Ross Christopher Daniel Basil and others with addresses in Frederick, Frederick County and surrounding towns. Also notes a Zion United Church of Christ Ladies Aid meeting and Jewish history project.
The National committee decided after over two hours of talks that the 1912 Democratic National Convention will be held in Baltimore on June 25. Two ballots were required to make the choice.
Two decades ago reports from Frederick include a burglary at the Cramer building yielding eight dollars, a five alarm fire destroying a Hudson River pier, and enemy aliens in Frederick city ordered to surrender cameras and radios. Other items note local leadership changes at the Home for the Aged, a medical appointment, a cold night with skating, a college president addressing a society, news from Sevastopol and Leningrad, submarine activity near Tokyo, a county fish and game banquet speaker, and an engagement announcement for Dorothy Schroeder and Bernard Murray.
Michael H. Katz, a pioneer of the super drug store concept who started as a candy stand operator and rose to board chairman of Katz Drug Stores, died Monday in Kansas City Me from a heart ailment.
Dr Karl Anton Mueller, 94, oldest Moravian Church bishop in America, died Monday in San Francisco. A Bohemian native, he was raised to the bishopric in Wisconsin.
Mrs Himes presented the secretary report as minutes show expenses totaling about 95133. Delbart Null Delbart S Null A Irvin Renn and C Burton Cannon were introduced as county commissioners. Also present were Donald Woods county accountant Charles V Main chief of city police and a board member Miss Louise Rainier field supervisor State Dept of Public Welfare John C Smedley field supervisor State Dept of Public Welfare and Harold G Woods Maryland Training School supervisor.
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad spokesman said it will take until Thursday to clear a track blocked by a derailment near Reels Mill last Friday. Fifty two freight cars derailed en route to New York. one worker died in a crane accident during cleanup. The damage estimate remains unavailable and the track lies through a cut complicating clearance.
Thomas Elected CAS President as a long roster of officers and boards is noted. The report lists junior and honorary members, ex-officio officials, staff positions, and a detailed financial summary showing receipts totaling 95 602 dollars and disbursements including board costs and child care expenses.
New York writer HAL BOYLE skewers weight watchers and dieters with a string of jokes about Elmer and others. The quips cover dieting mishaps, breakfast gravy, scales, and festive treats in a light, humorous column tone.
The Board of Trustees weighs converting the North Market Street School into a college residence versus seeking a new site aided by a $5 million state capital outlay approved in the last legislative session. An advisory committee will be appointed to recommend the best approach.
Mrs Mary Louisa Cromwell widow of Calvin C Cromwell of Meadow Road near Pearl died at Frederick Memorial Hospital today at 5 10 am after several days illness aged 81. She leaves four children and nine grandchildren plus six great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 3 pm at M Mount Carmel churchyard? No, at the funeral home on East Church Street with interment in Mount Carmel cemetery.
About 7 40 a m today at the intersection of North Bentz and Rockwell Terrace two station wagons were damaged in a crash. Charles Henry Giladhill east on Rockwell Terrace was cited for running a red light. Crum Jr.’s 1958 Ford suffered $300 damage while Gladhill’s wagon had $200 damage. The incident was investigated by Officer J Frank Main. Architect Henry Hofmeister dies at 71, a Rockefeller Center designer and Lincoln Center consultant.
Reader questions about a persistent red nose point to acne rosacea often appearing after age 30 and not caused by alcohol. The doctor cautions against extreme treatments and explains lifestyle weight reduction via total calorie cuts as a practical approach.
The notice lists multiple engagements including Veronica Ann Miller to Bobby Lee Jones with wedding not yet set, Sandra Makin to Capt. Robert J. Eitel with a spring wedding planned, Nancy Ellen Mower to Benny Jones with late summer wedding planned, and Nancy Lee Dillon to Strother W. Morrison Jr. Details include high school and college affiliations, graduation years, and current employment or stationing.
Nancy Juanita Aleshire daughter of Nathan and Mrs Aleshire near Millville W Va married Sewell Butler Palmer Jr son of Sewell Butler Palmer Sr Bolivar at Pentecostal Church Bolivar with Rev Scott officiating Bride wore white navy accessories carried pink rosebuds Lawana Aleshire maid of honor Edward Wiands best man Couple to reside with Bride family near Bloomery Bridge Clopper farm Hollywood editor dies Chester I B Baba editor of Film Daily died Monday during interview at Universideteenetional
Mr. Jack Thomas Eichelberger of Taney apartments will observe his birthday Saturday. Cynthia and Carolyn Hamilton, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton RFD 5 Frederick, celebrate their 1th birthday today.
Six year old Richard Culler of North Market Street is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital and attends St. John’s School. Mrs. LeRoy Hann of 207 South Market Street has returned home from the same hospital after a stay. Mrs. Howard H. Kelly of 112 North Market Street was admitted for surgery. Mrs. Gordon Spurrier of Grove Boulevard broke a wrist in a January fall. Mrs. Evelyn Kennedy of 135 West Patrick Street seeks further treatment at University Hospital Baltimore. Mr. Walter Lee Thrasher of Jefferson is improving after eye surgery at the Baltimore Eye Ear and Throat Hospital.
A tractor trailer caught fire on U S 40 west near West Pat Tick Street around 7 15 am. United Fire company responded and a firefighter explained the wheel and fittings came off the truck when a tow truck jack lifted it.
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