Fifty Years Ago Items from The News-Fast Files
Emploees of The News enjoyed a supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Delaplaine in Elm street with old staff memories. Excerpts from Jacob Engelbrecht's diary note 25 men left on March 17, 1847 to fight in the Mexican War. Former Governor Malcom Patterson of Tennessee spoke in Frederick on temperance. Thirty Frederick County residents were among 917 inmates at Maryland Penitentiary. Engineer Crum reports $8,159 spent on Frederick city streets in the past six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Delaplaine
Elm Street
Jacob Engelbrecht
U.S
Malcolm R. Patterson
Tennessee
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Maryland
Frederick County
Anti-Saloon League
Maryland Penitentiary
Engineer Crum
Frederick City
Farm labor story shows shrinking workforce and rising farm output
The piece reports that farm employment dropped to 6.519 million in 1963 from 7.284 million in 1957-61, with 4.736 million family members and 1.783 million hired workers. Wages rose modestly, averaging $1.05 an hour, with notable regional variations. Profitable farming has become big business, and many families rely on both farm and factory work to stay afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
West Virginia
Why Leap Year Exists in Our Calendar History
The article explains that a 365 day year would drift with seasons without leap years. The leap day corrects for the extra 11 minutes 14 seconds per year, placed every four years except century years not divisible by 400. It recounts Julius Caesar's reform and Augustus Caesar’s addition of a day to August and the 30 31 day pattern that followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
B. C
Augustus Caesar
Julius
P T A Elects Nominating Committee at Lewiston School
Lewiston P T A met Tuesday at 7 45 p m in Lewiston Elementary School Rev Charles Pollard gave the invocation New nominating committee members elected Mrs Randolph Putman Sterling Warner and Mrs John Grimes Roy Clever principal reported on State Aid Program support by Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers Delmar Rippeon’s room won the four consecutive month Francis Romero spoke on Ways of Living and Problems of South America A Q and A followed Refreshments by hospitality committee Next meeting set for March
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Lewistown
Charles Pollard
Randolph Putman
Sterling Warner
John Grimes
Roy Clever
Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
Delmar Rippeon
Francis Romero
South America
Appendectomy Prompted For Rocky Springs Man
Charles L. Korrell of Rocky Springs was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital Friday for an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Korrell
Rocky Springs
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Berlin Radio Declares Belletri Destroyed Near Rome
Berlin radio stated Belletri on the Appian Way, 22 miles southeast of Rome, had been destroyed and that the Allies had captured the town. Also notes a meeting of four city fire companies with City officials to discuss fire and air raid alarm issues. Appointments include Dr. Donald C. Jones as laboratory manager at American Optical Company's Research Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Post
Berlin
Belletri
Appian Way
Rome
Hugh Y. Gittinger
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
State Board OF Public Works
O’conor
Maryland Board of Education
AO Southbridge
Mass
Donald C. Jones
American Optical Company
McGill University
Toronto
Jones
National Research Council of Canada
Chalk River Atomic Energy Laboratory
American Optical
Iment Divisich mm
Parish Meeting At Grace Church New Market
The annual parish meeting at Grace Church New Market was held Friday night at the Fire Hall with Rev. Robert F. Grumble presiding. Mrs. Harrison Metz and Walter W. Kirk Jr. were elected to four year vestry terms. Holdover vestrymen include Mrs. Bernard Selby Stoll D. Kemp Charles W. Wood Emory Stull Chester Kerbe and George Delaplaine Jr. Reports from various groups were given and Mr. Wood served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
New Market
Fire Hall
Robert F. Grumbine
Harrison Metz
Walter W. Kirk Jr
Bernard Selby
Stoll D. Kemp
Charles W. Wood
Emory Stull
Chester Kerbe
George Delaplaine Jr
Wood
Lesson in English by W L Gordon Words Often Misused
English lesson notes focus on misused phrases mispronunciations and misspellings. It promotes vocabulary growth with daily word study highlighting umbrage and related usage while noting traditional language tips and a tip about preserving mistletoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gordon
Wedding of Elaine Schnauffer and Lt. John Shane at All Saints
Elaine Claire Schnauffer and Lt. John Rufus Shane wed at noon in All Saints Episcopal Church with Rev. Maurice Ashbury officiating. The ceremony featured lace over satin gowns, camellia bouquets, and a reception at Fort Detrick Officers' Club. The couple will reside in Baumholder Germany for three years and then reunite in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Claire Schnauffer
Patrick M. Schnauffer
John Rufus Shane
Robert Wicks Shane
Florence
D. C
Shane
All Saints Episcopal Church
Maurice D. Ashbury
Robert L. Zullinger Jr
Robert L. Zullinger Jr., Sister of the Bride, Gladwyne, Pa
Robert Wicks Shane Jr
Westover Air Force Base
Springfield
Mass
Gladwyne
J. Thomas Routzahn
Middletown
Robert Broadrup
College Place
Lyle Ashby
Offi
Fort Detrick
Kay Schnauffer
Germany
New York City
Frederick High School
University of South Carolina
J. Glenn Beall
Maryland
Dene College
South Caroa
Bus rolls over on snow covered highway injuring orchestra members
A chartered Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra bus on a West Coast tour rolled over on a curving snow slush road near Dayton Washington. About 25 passengers sustained injuries including broken bones and cuts with none in critical condition per hospital administrator Don Holmes. The bus was en route from Pullman Washington to Boise Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchestra
Dayton
Wash
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Heaven
Don Holmes
John Brnning
Pullman
Boise
Idaho
Births Reported at Frederick Memorial Hospital
Birth notices from Frederick Memorial Hospital list dozens of newborns with parents in Frederick and surrounding towns. Kenneth Morris Jr and Kevin Maurice Milbourne are twins born Thursday. other families include Rebecca Kathryn Long, Sheri Lynne Wilcom, John Laurence Bragaw, Lori Ann Rothenhoefer, Bryan Wayne Hargett, George Edward King, Carl Eugene Wastler, David Howell Thom as, Kathy Michelle Ayers, Gerald Edward Druin Jr, Anna Lee Jenkins, and David Al Hurst among the latest additions to their households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Kenneth M. Milbourne
Sherman Avenue
Kenneth Morris Jr
Kevin Maurice
Michele
Harold L. Long
Thurmoust
Rebecca Kathryn
Robert S. Wilcom Sr
Frederick
Sheri Lynne
George Bragaw
RFD
Aeons
John Laurence
Robert J. Rothenhoefer
Ridge Road
Lori Ann
Luhter F. Hargett
East Sixth Street
Bryan Wayne
Paul R. King
Woodsboro
George Edward
Carroll E. Wastler
East Church Street
Carl Eugene
Wastler
Sally Baugher
Thurmont
Robert J. Thomas
Military Road
David Howell
Earlin Keller Ayers
Knoxville
Kathy Michelle
Ayers
Katherine Snosts
Gerald E. Druin
Middletown
Gerald Edward Jr
Norman H. Jenkins
Airy
Anna Lee
Jenkins
Catherine Renn
Mt. Airy
Robert H. Hurst
David al
Hoffa Jury Seated in Chattanooga Trial
A jury of eight men and four women was seated for James R. Hoffa in a federal court trial on jury tampering charges in Chattanooga Tennessee after five days of questioning. Jacques Schiffer, representing a Black defendant, charged that the 200 member panel excluded Negroes systematically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOFFA
Chattanooga
Tenn
James R. Hoffa
Jacques Schiffer
New York
Teamsters Union
Joe Eisenhauer's Notebook and Local Notes
Notes and letters discuss President Kennedy's death and the state of public sentiment. Rev W C Wachter remarks on his 82nd birthday and past ministry work in Baltimore. A NASA space program release highlights medical benefits from space research and Project Mercury devices. March of Dimes 1964 campaign reminders, Mothers March and Fashion Show scheduled at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Wachter
Walkersville
Manordene Road
Baltimore
Wachter
Glade Valley Milling Company
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
W. Henry Decker
Frederick Post
Cape Kennedy
Florida
Earth
Hoscopa
National Foundation
Stanley Y. Bennett
Francis Scotty Hotel
Farewell Message From John F Kennedy to Family
A heartfelt note from John F Kennedy bids his family farewell with lines to Caroline Patrick John and Jackie praising bravery and love. He asks them to stay strong, remember him, and treasure their shared bond until they meet again in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Patrick
Jackie
Deaths of Mrs Gartner Mr Green Mrs Welsh Zeigler Willing Workers
Obituaries list Mrs Nellie Gertrude Gartner of North Market street age ninety and family survivors. Charles D Green of Blue Ridge Summit Pa dies in Hagerstown hospital. Mrs Lillie F Welsh of Brunswick dies at 77 with church and lodge ties. Archie T Zeigler 67 of Damascus dies after long illness. Willing Workers meeting held at Buckeystown with plans for next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Gartner
Nellie Gertrude Gartner
Earl J. Smith
North Market Street
Jefferson
Frederick C
Susan Chariton Miller
Charles U, Gartner
Frederick
Darnestown Presbyterian Church
Carroll Boyer
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church Cemetery
Robert E. Dailey and Son
Charles D. Green
Blue Ridge Summit
Washington County
Hagerstown
Western Maryland Railroad
Frederick County
George and
Virginia
Lewis) Green
Leona M. Toms
Smithsburg
Ruby Cannon
Cumberland
Jane Bell
Mt. Airy
William F. Welsh
Lillie F. Welsh
Frederick Memorial Hospital
John Hausenfluck
Artie Hausenfluck
A. M. E. Church
Brunswick
Pearls of Potomac
B. R. T. Lodge
Elsie Whipp
Elmer C. Whipp
Baltimore
Betty Lewis
Jean Whipp
Staley Avenue
Gilbert Hausenfluck
Charles Hausenfluck
Roanoke
Feete
New York Hill
Guy P. Bready
Internment
Park Heights Cemetery
C. H. Feete
Archie T. Zeigler
Catherine Zeigler
Damascus
Clagettsville
Samuel and
Large
Fry) Zeigler
Friendship Methodist Church
Sally Jennings
Twin Oak
Anna Cohen
Fannie Rawlings
Nellie Gray
Joseph Zeigler
Aubrey Zeigler
Clarksburg
Samuel Zeigler
Olin L. Molesworth
Church
Willing Workers
The
Church of God
Nora Stallings
Buckeystown
Roland Long
Mr. Long
Margaret Jenkins
Stallings
Francis Long
Wisner Street
Thoughtful words of faith and education quoted
The text quotes Matthew 18 5 about receiving children in Jesus name and a Kate Douglas Wiggin remark on every child as a new thought of God, an active promise of possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Plan No Changes In Smoke Ads Plan No Changes In Smoke Ads
The Code Review Board in Miami Beach urged care in cigarette ads and said major responsibility lies with manufacturers. It noted FTC regulations could affect actions and advised not portraying smoking as promoting health or well being. Ratification awaits NAB directors at Sarasota meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Code Review Board
Federal Trade Commission
Howard H. Bell
National Association of Broadcasters’ Code Authority
NAB Board of Directors
Sarasota
Barnes Leppo Wedding At Edgewood Church
Miss Shirley Delores Leppo and Thomas J. Barnes wed January 11 at Edgewood Church of the Brethren near New Windsor. Rev. Maurice Strawsbaugh officiated. The couple exchanged rings in a ceremony with white mums on display and a reception held in the church social room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hunter
Westminster
Newell Lee Devilbiss
New Windsor
Norman Leppo
Larry Devilbiss
Funk elected vice president of national highway group
John B. Funk, chairman director of the State Roads Commission, was chosen as vice president for Region No. 1 of the American Association of State Highway Officials. The post includes Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, New England, D C and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Funk
State Roads Commission
American Association of State Highway Officials
Mr. Funk
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
New England
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Funks
Aasho
Region No. 1
Funk
Congressmen May Have To Run At Large In Maryland
Atty. Gen. Finnan warns Maryland’s eight congressmen may face at large elections if federal court grants a summary judgment and the General Assembly fails to redraw districts by Feb. 5. The Maryland Citizens Committee for Fair Congressional Redistricting filed suit Dec 20 claiming seven districts are racially unequal in population. the 8th seat is already at large due to census changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Thomas B. Finnan
Maryland
Finan
Maryland Citizens Committee For Fair
General Assembly
Citizens Group
Frederick High student joins Maryland Junior Academy of Science
Dewey Dykstra of Seminole Road, a Frederick High School student, is among seven Maryland youths attending a Baltimore meet to discuss forming a Maryland Junior Academy of Science. The gathering at Nigel O C Wolff's home includes advisors from the Maryland State Department of Education, University of Maryland, and the District of Columbia Junior Academy of Sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Dykstra
Seminole Road
Baltimore
Maryland
University of Maryland
Tessa Orellana
Glenn Smoak
District of Columbia Junior Academy of Sciences
Market Prices Report for Corn Wheat and Barley
Market prices note Corn at 6.75 dollars per barrel, Wheat at 1.85 dollars per bushel, Barley at 1.15 dollars per bushel. The figures reflect the latest listing in the market bulletin.
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News-Fast Files
Miss Schnauffer
John R. Shane
Wetzel
Florence Hamilton
George FE. Hamilton
Hamilton Mountain Rest
College Park
Joyce R. Hawkins
Carroll County
University of Maryland Extension Service
Cambridge
Emmett Andrews
Soviet Union
Geveral
Joe Eisenhauer
Irene Carpeneto
Wilson Place
Love, Jack
Caroline
John
Mommy
Cherie
SRC
National Roadmen
Netherlands
Europe
FHS
Carole Tyler
Lenoir City
Bobby Baker
Senate
Washington
Baker
Miss Tyler
WM Pare
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