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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1964
Page
4
A Louisianan column argues Khrushchev’s Soviet plan raises doctors and teachers modestly while leaving private enterprise superior. It notes Soviet incomes lag American minimums, calling the system a workers paradise with no real advantage for citizens, and advocates for private enterprise over communism.
A letter to the editor from Thornton M. Pratt at 13 McMurray Street challenges the claim that a local organization with an education program merits broader recognition. He warns that mere labels and slogans do not prove value and urges cautious, reasoned response to the movement. The note appears in The News July 18, 1964.
Arlene Del Fava, 27, secretary to a NYU professor, stabbed a sailor who attacked her and was held for the grand jury on a concealed weapon charge. The all male grand jury found no cause, with DA O Conn or arguing the law was misapplied and that a woman should carry protection. Del Fava urged women to carry defense tools as crime in the city rises and morality sinks.
A reader questions whether the John Birch Society is an educational organization, comparing it to other groups and challenging the notion of education in sorrow. The letter argues that many organizations claim education while promoting controversial or extremist ideas and cites a biblical quote to frame the critique.
James L. Roberts, 28, of Denton was arrested in Ocean City on an illegal possession of marihuana charge after weeks of police investigation. He was released on $3,000 bail. The weekend saw about 20 arrests for trespassing disorderly conduct illegal possession of alcoholic beverages sleeping in cars and assault.
Fifty years ago the Frederick weather record showed a 20 degree fall from 73 to 53 overnight. The same issue notes the South Street school may be reused, a Thurmont G A R ceremony unveils a Civil War monument to J Edward Heffner and comrades, and Frederick packers prep for the upcoming corn rush season with about 15 days to go before cutting.
The July 20 1944 item recalls Moscow optimism on a major Red Army offensive. Health officials shutter or clean up a carnival site in Frederick. Frederick faces dwindling Fishing Creek water, and a state health board probe is urged into a Monocacy River fish kill. The race issue dominates Democratic platform talks amid CIO pressure.
A city pressman wins praise and criticism for opposing a school board land purchase and then negotiating the same property for the city at a reduced price it saved $100,000. He declines a limousine and chauffeur claiming yearly savings from a 1962 Chevy.
A 76 year old woman near Middleburg is found dead on her porch after mowing the lawn and feeling sick earlier in the day. Clara Viola Wolfe widow of Cleona Wolfe, is survived by her step daughter Mrs Elwood Toms LeGore and two brothers Luther Uter mahlan and Stanley Gilbert. Funeral services are at Union Bridge Funeral Home Tuesday at 10:30 am with Rev Frederick Horner officiating. Interment in Union town Lutheran cemetery.
Among The Sick Mr. C Robert Fawley West South street has returned to his home following major surgery at Washington County Hospital Ha gerstown He will be recuperat ing at his home for several months Mr Wade Butcher West South street is undergoing observation and treatment at the Frederick Memorial Hospital Mr Butcher has been ill for more than a week.
Market notes show corn at 7.25 dollars per barrel and wheat at 1.25 dollars per bushel with barley listed but incomplete. Prices reflect commodity listings and may vary by market.
The mother of Middletown Mayor Floyd E Stine died at her Middletown home this morning. Laura Anna Mar Stine, 94, widow of Eyster E Stine, was daughter of the late Martin and Mara Poole. Survived by daughter Helen Lindsay, son Floyd E Stine, and granddaughter. Rests at Gladhill Funeral Home with services Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. J Paul Seltzer. Interment in Lutheran cemetery, Middletown.
Mr Eugene W Warrenfeltz of Magnolia avenue returns from a week in Naples Florida with Mrs Mary Leeper family and company including Mrs Helen Crum and Jerry and Jack Leeper US Navy. Also Mr and Mrs Alvin Crawford of Rockwell Terrace report a stay at the Flanders Hotel Ocean City New Jersey last week.
Miss Nannie Ella Hess dies at sister’s Taneytown home. Mrs. Lillian Mae Hanes of Brunswick dies at 207 East H Street with surviving sons, daughters, and many grandchildren. George Mentzer dies in Loudoun County Hospital. funeral at Mt. Olivet in Lovettsville. Paul Reid Jr. dies in Philadelphia. burial in Fairview Cemetery. Franklin Specht of Glen Burnie dies after illness. services at Singleton Funeral Home. Mrs. Pearl Thompson of Mount Airy dies in Washington DC hospital. funeral at Pine Grove Chapel. Other notices include deaths of Mrs. Lois Wachter, Mrs. Mary Wright, and multiple services across Frederick area.
Funeral services for William Edwin Pete Burdette well known farmer of Tuscarora were held Sunday at 1 30 p m at the funeral home on East Church Street. Rev Robert E Fisher assisted by Rev Richard Simms officiated. Attending as a body were Carroll Manor Lions Club and Tuscarora Gun Club members. Pallbearers included Elmer Chick Lloyd Jones Jr C Lester Dudrow Ernest Page Carroll Shry Otis Haines. Interment followed at Hyattsville Methodist cemetery.
The Red Cross conference opens in Brodbeck Hall with Hood College president Dr Randle Elliott, Frederick County ARC chair William Wallace, and executive secretary Mrs H Albert Dean delivering brief remarks. Fort Detrick Chaplain James Stanford gave the invocation as 3 000 to 4 000 leadership opportunities are planned through assemblies workshops and recreation periods.
Clarence W. Stottlemyer died Friday at Vindobona Nursing Home. His funeral was held Sunday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church Uti ca led by Rev. Charles A. Pollard. Acacia Lodge pallbearers served. Graveside rites by the Lodge followed in the church cemetery.
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