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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1961
Page
4
Fifty years ago July 1 the News Post referenced a Cuban scene with a Sherman man leading a tour and a large tent in Cuba. The notes mention a trip attended by three large cars and revolutionary activity surrounding the event.
Fragmentary notes describe a country with vast oil wealth and high per capita income, contrasting with regional instability. The text hints at piped houses and independence, mentioning Kuwait and Iraq, but the excerpt is incomplete and lacks clear events or dates.
A compact historical digest lists events such as the 1861 departure and a $200 gift of land, mentions births including Henry John Heinz and George W. Taylor, and notes labor arbitration figures. It also reports hospital admissions for Irene Ohler and Ralph Hatter of Emmitsburg and discharges for Mrs Earl Sheeixs Glenda McGlaughlin and Caroline Sullivan from Annie Warner Hospital in Gettysburg.
London Belie ve Mian Hooks appear in the July 16, IMI Twenty Years Ago digest. The column recalls local events, names, and notable moments from two decades past, offering a snapshot of community life and historical notes for readers.
W. Bryan Karr, 59, president of the 500 Festival in Indianapolis, organizer of the Memorial Day 50-mile auto race, died Sunday in Houston after surgery. The longtime stock quotations known to a professor were reported in the dispatch.
Funeral services for Carroll George Grams were conducted Saturday at Feete Funeral Home in Frederick with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers included Jerry L. Heffner, Melvin Zimmerman, Rey Baker, George and Alias in OM Be a and Son. Mrs Annie Gor T. Th. died earlier and was referenced in the proceedings.
Frederick Memorial Hospital births list dates and names. Wil Jr to Mr Mrs William Danie vali at 629 North Bentz Street. Marcel Deanne first daughter born to Charles F. Fraz at West Seventh Street. Belinda Gayle and Susan Gail among second children. Other families include Elm Street and Liberty town entries.
A spokesman for a group states Castro prisoners seek a ransom swap to secure freedom for about 1,200 men held after the abortive April 7 attack on Guba. The effort criticized as bad faith by contractors and awaited funds for purchases and a canvass.
Peggy Marie Mossburg and Robert Charles Nesbitt were married in a double ring ceremony at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Rev. Carroll L. Boyer officiating. The couple, from Sterling, were joined by family, with detailed attire descriptions, reception in the church social room, and plans for a Niagara Falls and Illinois wedding trip before settling in at the bride’s home.
A Towson Rotary Club member born in Queen Anne County earned an MD from the University of Maryland in 1920. He joined Rotary in 1937, edited the Bulletin for 15 years, and remains on staff. He has attended seven international conventions including Tokyo and more than a dozen conferences. Edgar Allan Poe once attended but was dismissed in six months for neglect of duty and disobedience.
Rodney Rippeon won the silver medal in a local speech contest held July 6 at the Calvary Methodist Church Chapel. Contestants all entering eighth grade included Michael Baumgardner, Joseph Idoine, Marlene Keily, and Robert Woodward Jr. Awards featured ballpoint pens and United States flags for all participants witnessed by judges assigning scores.
Miss Beatrice Fehr counsels readers on pre trip planning and safety. The piece urges informing milkmen and newsboys, selecting a neighbor for house checks, sharing written details and contacts, and ensuring ID and blood type information. It covers packing smart with wash-and-wear clothes, vehicle readiness, and last minute shutdowns to prevent losses.
Dwayne House of Middletown has been named to the Dean's List at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia, recognizing high academic achievement for the term.
Robert S Ball aged 50, longtime Detroit News Washington bureau staffer and former administrative assistant to the late Senator Blair Moody of Michigan, died Sunday from cancer.
Charles P Beebusch an 80 year old consulting engineer and longtime construction supervisor of several New York City churches died Saturday in Chicago AP reports. He was known for overseeing major church building projects in the city during his career.
Rev Charles F Clutter of Mt. Airy died Saturday at Frederick Memorial Hospital age about 70. Survived by wife Agnes White Clutter and six children, funeral at Rutherford John T Collins Inc with burial in Mahwah Reformed cemetery. Mrs Grace G Thomas of 308 North College Parkway Frederick died suddenly at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Wife of J Samuel Thomas she leaves one sister Emma Knight and several nieces and nephews, funeral prayers at 9:30 a.m. at 1201 North Market Street then Mass at St John’s Church. Interment Mount Olivet cemetery. Robert E Dailey and Son funeral directors.
Among The Sick Mrs Brantley Keeney Woods boro has returned to his home after undergoing surgery Wednesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Miss Mary Jane Keeney Woodsboro has been ill for two with a throat infection. She was recovering nicely. Mary Jane is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Keeney. Recently discharged from Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home were Mrs. Mattie Hartman Point of Rocks, Mrs. Blance Shimonek of Norfolk Va and Mrs. Jane Blair of Lovetts Va. Robert Jenniece Welty 6 Nort Market street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital last Tuesday and underwent surgery Wednesday. She is reported in satisfactory condition and is expected to return to her home this Wednesday. Robin Kline daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kline Jr. of 901 i street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Friday as a medical patient.
Sharon Jo Boone wed Henry Cramer in a double ring ceremony on June 30 at Mt Pleasant Reformed Church in Christ. Attendants Barbara Boone and Ronald Chipley attended. The couple plan a Pennsylvania wedding trip and will reside in Ladiesburg. Market prices quoted by the Farmers Co-Operative Association show wheat at 1.62 per bushel and corn at 6.25 per bushel.
Mrs Catherine Fischer wife of Hermann Fischer of Braddock Heights died suddenly Saturday night of a heart attack at the Schley Inn where she and her husband ran the business. She was born in Hungary 67 years ago, survived by husband a daughter Wilma Horak and granddaughter Constance Horak both of California, a brother Rudolph Pataki of Sidney New York a sister Lena Szirony of Denver and five nieces and one nephew. She attended St John Catholic Church and belonged to local clubs and associations. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with interment to be announced. Robert E Dailey & Son funeral directors.
John Ditto announces the sixteenth annual Ditto Reunion on Sunday afternoon July 16 at the South End Pavilion City Park Hasersstown. Invitees bring picnic baskets and are asked to be ready to serve the meal at 1 p.m. The pavilion is covered and the event will proceed regardless of weather. Alan Marshal, 92, veteran actor, dies in Chicago after a heart seizure during a performance of Sex Tette.
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