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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1960
Page
5
A Wilkes-Barre player recounts an unusual bridge hand by Harrison Smith. West plays a deceptive king of diamonds under the ace to trigger a misstep by South, leading to a dramatic squeeze and triumph after clever card placement.
The local Chamber of Commerce becomes a cooperative office of the United States Department of Commerce to assist businessmen. Edward F. Doidge of the Philadelphia field office says offices nationwide help access Department resources, domestic and foreign trade information, and referrals to nearest field office if details are unavailable.
The Taneytown Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting with 23 members present at Taney Imm. A building site and financing resolution passed unanimously. Tickets for the August 25 summer outing and Orioles game were offered, with sales via vice president Raymond Jd. Perry or Frank T. Dunham.
A Frederick area report highlights Robert Van Worp Sr. promoting a “every second can free” paint policy at Mary Carter Paint acts. The scheme, begun as a mistake, has purportedly given away over five million gallons in nine years as a marketing ploy. Also covered are the Wagner family reunion near Frederick, a surprise kitchen and bath shower for Mrs. Carrol Kehne Jr., a French Senate vote granting government anti abuse powers, and Myra Thompson’s Capri to Naples swim trip report.
United Nations authorities witness a tense Security Council session as U S Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge accuses the Soviet Union of making up espionage charges tied to the RB47 shot down by Soviet fighters. He calls the charges a sinister provocation and urges Ke Kuznetsov for release. The council considers a resolution condemning the United States and demanding end to provocative flights. Lodge plans a detailed reply at the next session.
Marriage licenses listed for Harold M. Staley and Eleanor Albaugh both of Frederick. Kenneth Wagerman and Ruth Shriver of Emmitsburg and Graceham. Joan Holt and Marlene Stultz of Thurmont and Fairfield Pa. Charles McDonald and Judith Hendson of Sunnyside Station Va and Strasburg Va. Deeds show Edward Storm to Joseph Washington and back. Washington to Hazel Herbert. In Memoriam Talley notes a 35th birthday since death in 1945. Local fall fairs, reunions, sales, and restaurant ads follow with schedules and prices.
A mixed set of notices and ads includes a card of thanks from Mrs. Jack Moffett, a husband’s not responsible for his wife’s bills, and several local business promotions. Entries list auto service, orchard produce, restaurant specials, garage items, and event announcements from Mercury, Maryland area.
A collage of upcoming events and sales including a July 30 farm auction near Rohrersville with dairy herd and real estate, weekly dances, church suppers at Mt Zion and Haughs near Ladiesburg, and various vendors offering produce, plumbing, and home services in Frederick area.
Community notices list multiple events including Araby Sunday School Picnic and Fried Chicken Supper on August 13 1960 at Pleasant Grove Hall Route 75 and a Browningsvite Band benefit with admission for adults and children. Other items include Alumni Dinner Dance August 6 reservations at Mrs Frank MQ, and annual picnics with food and music at Flint Hill Church Adamstown United Church of Christ and Yellow Springs Community Association plus a real estate sale by Emmett R Bowius and other classified notices.
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