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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1960
Page
4
Twenty years ago items from The News Columns cover weather notes, local church elections, and a Washington analysis of Khrushchev's arms policy. The piece blends local notices with a long discussion on Soviet military posture, deterrence, and potential disarmament prospects, reflecting Cold War era concerns.
A survey reports United States men women and children donated a record 7.3 billion dollars to religious educational and charitable groups in 1959. Individuals provided about 80 percent of the total, averaging 20.83 per person, with 51 percent going to religious causes.
Several area residents had licenses suspended per a Mayland State Department of Motors Vehicles release. Douglas Lee Jenkins of Clarksburg faces a one month suspension while Lucille Helen Johnson of Damascus and James Leroy Keys of Gaithersburg receive 15 day suspensions. An average of 39 daily hospital admissions was recorded in the United States in 1958.
Fifty years ago dated January 19 1910 notes food price projections by Secretary Wilson cautious about overproduction. Democratic lawmakers renominate Isador Rayner and Murrey Vandiver for reelection. Annapolis debates bond issue for city debt and water supply. Braddock Lutheran Sunday school names George W Perry as superintendent. A sleighing accident near Buckeystown involves Clayton Cutsal and Mrs Edmond Adams with J W Summers and Sons. Geia Co directors elect George William Schrepers and William L as secretaries and superintendents.
AP Business News writer notes civilians drive next year’s federal spending to record highs due to rising interest payments on the debt and higher personal and corporate income tax receipts. Eisenhower’s budget maintains national security outlays while debt service and veterans and welfare programs gain funding amid projected national income and GDP growth. The Treasury forecasts a large cash surplus but total receipts and outlays reflect ongoing debt and social programs.
A nuncio of the day notes a swastika marked on a convent wall provoking concern across communities. In Today in History and Anniversaries, notable births and events are listed, including Maj. Gen. Wilton B. Persons and Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, with past and present positions in government and education.
Bees in Women’s Service discussed Rome of Mrs George nd and Mrs George Pfiel. Fourteen members attended with Mrs Join Ball and Mrs Fred Miller among officers. Charity Moore named chairman for the Turkey and Oyster event on February 20 in the social hall. Readings by Mrs Willard Keller and Mrs Edith Derry. Benediction ended the meeting. refreshments served. Next gathering at Mrs Edward Krise and Mrs Frederick Carlin on February 3.
The Frederick Foray of local birders walked about 35 miles along the C and O Canal towpath from Harpers Ferry to Dargan. They recorded 28 species including horned grebe and pileated woodpecker, with ducks such as American merganser and American goldeneye observed on the Potomac amid ice. Guides Frank Anderson and Mirian Gerson led experts, noting rising visitation to Harpers Ferry Monument and canal locks repaired at Locks 33 53 and Guard Lock 3.
Clarksburg notes a January 21 hearing on a Shiloh Church Road trailer court in Rockville County Office Building, plus obituaries, school events, community activities, and local society items. Reports mention Mr Raymond King serving on Petit Jury, festival planning for Clarksburg Elementary May 23, 1960, and various community notices amid a mix of personal updates and local group plans.
Frederick Memorial Hospital records January 15 18 list births to Jonneie Albizo Dorothy Zimerman Walkersville first child Joel Dean Valerie Renee Fry Cindy Lou Horn Teville Gloria Scull Stewart Manor Diane Ir and Morris children Sandra Jean Donald Fritz Marcella Lynn Ann Boone Frederick area families listed with addresses and parents names. note appears garbled on several lines with partial names and misprints.
The Dopey was held Thursday evening at the ters Chub y in Hagerstown with 77 members present. President Ki ig Fox led the meeting as plans were made for the Macn banquet. Door prizes went to Louise Kehne and Josephine Coady. Refreshments followed.
In the coming weeks a resumption of threats and counter threats and warnings and counter warnings is noted. The piece ponders the effectiveness of summit meetings and their limited early accomplishments.
Paul M. Filet cher, former Allegany county state's attorney and current Maryland Workmen's Compensation Commissioner, was elected Illustrious Potentate of Ali Ghan Temple AAONMS at the Ali Ghan City Club meeting. John H. Hose of Hagerstown, an official of Moller Organ Works, was chosen chief rabban.
President Eisenhower outlined in his annual budget message to Congress a $4,443,366 set of public works projects for Marsland and surrounding areas. Key items include Baltimore Channel deepening for $1,500,000, C&O Canal campground rehab for $100,000, Fort McHenry residences and heating for $351,700, Harpers Ferry restoration for $100,390, a Fort Washington water system for $143,500, and roads and trails at Antietam, Fort McHenry and the C&O Canal totaling $2,958,608.
With the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company, was named as assistant rabban. Orville M. Weston, Hagerstown, who operates an employment service, was named high priest and prophet. William Torkington, a certified public accountant, was elected treasurer and Robert E. Stallings, local insurance man, was elected recorder. Woodward D. Pealer, manager of the Kelly Tire Company store here, was named oriental guide. Representatives to the Imperial Council session in Denver were Fletcher, Hose, Stallings and J. Wallace Close. The new officers were installed after the election. 1,450 members in Allegany, Garrett, Washington and Frederick counties.
Frederick Memorial Hospital sees multiple admissions and surgeries from Monday to Tuesday. Patients include Mrs Mary C Moxley in Middletown, Mr Edgar Dougherty RFD 1, Mrs Charles E Nikirk Jr of Middletown, Mrs Lawrence Welsch Westbrook, Mr Russell Snyder North Market, Mrs Mason Summers RFD 3, Mrs A R Mullinix Daisy, Dixie Miller Thurmont, Mr Burns W Compher near Burkittsville, Mrs Fred A Harsh Brunswick, Mrs Aubrey Fleming St Airy, J Clintons Hamilton and Donald Marshall Thurmont. Several patients underwent minor or major surgery and one was discharged from medical care.
In a Jacoby on Bridge column, South becomes declarer in six no trump. East shows strength early with the king of diamonds. North handles the auction, choosing a three diamonds over one heart, inviting the slam. South's five notrump pressures North to place the game, while the layout hinges on the spade ace and the club stop.
Miss Nancy Lee Keener and Glean River Ours wed January 15 at the Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage in Frederick with Rev. Charnes Trunk Jr officiating. The bride's family hosted a reception at the bride’s home, the couple will reside on East Sixth Street. both families are connected to Frederick and Cumberland.
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