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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1961
Page
11
The piece reflects on economic and political independence and the tough rural life. It cites farmers and rural dwellers as symbols of rugged independence, recounting tales of cock fights at a farm, a mobile slot machine, and Buford R Armel balancing trades as a handyman, theater operator, and entrepreneur.
A nationwide roundup shows pigeons smarter than humans and resistant to anti pigeon efforts. Cities try tranquilizers fly paper and electric wires with mixed results. Some see limited progress but legal protections persist. Scientific notes warn against unreasoning hope while suggesting social changes could disrupt pigeon communities.
Maryland DMV lists licenses revoked or suspended in multiple counties including Frederick Gaithersburg Westminster and Libertytown. Notable revoke entries include Frederick Boser Harold Peach and John Green with various RFD designations. Several licenses are suspended for one month including Melvin Burdette Howard Leis and Robert Wages. Reissued licenses include Richard Holt John German and Joe Ham.
Mrs. LeRoy Moore of Fairview Avenue discovered a 1938 Frederick paper article about the ex William H. Shipley who served in the First Maryland Infantry within Stonewall Jackson’s brigade during Pickett’s charge. Shipley was the brother of Moore’s great grandfather J. Frederick Shipley.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association elected officers at the Myersville Fire Hall Thursday night. Ruth Kinsey heads as president with Myrtle Walker as senior vice president and Eleanor Bittle as junior vice president. Seventy seven members attended the convention and a memorial service for deceased members was conducted by last year’s officers. The next meeting is planned for September at the Middletown Fire Hall.
Science reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne, sold as Preparation HO, that shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case results claim complete relief and widespread reductions, with the product available as a suppository or ointment in drugstores.
The News lists a County Home event at Montevue set for July 24 chaired by Mrs Stevens. The Grange will confer the third degree at the Youth Camp Rocks on July 21. The next meeting and annual weiner roast are planned for July 12 at the TESTERMAN home. Also noted is Navy test and a crested mynah bird voice remark.
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