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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1960
Page
4
The page includes subscription rates and a brief directory note for the Associated Press service. It lists mail and carrier options with prices and mentions local news coverage and AP dispatches. The date shown is Wednesday July 27 1960.
The article discusses civilian and military radiation use, noting a rise in natural radiation since nuclear explosions began. It outlines studies to define an average radiation profile and set safety standards, with NYU Medical Center examining patients exposed to X rays and fluoroscopes as potential major contributors to total intake.
The annual contest to pick the 1961 62 federal duck stamp design runs from August 1 to November 7. Open to wildlife artists in the United States and Canada. Theme habitat produces ducks. Entrants urged to depict a nesting bird or duck and brood to stress marsh waterfowl aspects.
Persona s , and Sixth street, is today quietly ob serving her 85th birthday. Mr. Calvin Geishert Jr. of 51 McMurray street, celebrated his 44th birthday Tuesday. His grand son Ricky who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Geisbert ID, also of this city, will celebrate, his birthday Friday. The Misses Amanda and Mabel Ahalt and Mrs. Nora Runkles of Locust Grove Farm, near Bur kittsville, had as guests recently, Mrs. S. Willard Ahalt of Rich mond, Va, and Mr. and Mrs. James Buck and children of
Senator Henry M. Jackson announced 11 regional Democratic gatherings led by party leaders. The first, August 2 in Philadelphia, includes leaders from Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware West Virginia Maryland and the District of Columbia with Robert Kennedy in attendance. A Boston meeting with New England leaders follows the Philadelphia event. Also, Pittsburgh reports the death of James W. Ross 41 recently named city editor of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and Sun Telegraph after a heart attack.
Fifty years ago the News Post reports on Crum recovering at home with wife Susan improving after illness in Petersville. Frederick seeks electricity with Hagerstown via a proposed railroad electric system, Monocacy and Antietam creek sites named. Bids open for federal building site in Frederick with prices from 10000 to 40000. A Walkersville burglarized merchandise stores and a tool chest broken at Fromke home. Frank Bentz’s auto sank at Catoctin Switch and was recovered. A steel bridge over the Monocacy at Biggs Ford near Walkersville approved by county commissioners.
Twenty years ago Potomac Edison declared all its property closed to the public as a security precaution. The same issue noted a night fire at a junkyard and oil stove, causing two alarms and temporary traffic congestion near Patrick and Court streets where a loud speaker advertising truck for the New York World's Fair halted when its rear axle broke.
Miss Evelyn Wadleigh and Larry De Shaver wed in Lanham Methodist Church in a two o clock ceremony on July 2. The bride wore a silk organza gown with lace and a pearl tiara. attendants included sisters Carolyn and Elaine Wadleigh, and bridesmaids Claire Parker and Beverly Gilbertson. The groom’s brother James DeShazer served as best man. head usher was Dr. Robert J. Dawson. Reception followed in the church social hall with music by organist Nancy Dodson and soloist Mrs. Elaine Rosson. The couple’s cake knife, a gift loaned by Mrs. Gordon Zollinhofer, marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mrs. Zollinhofer’s mother. The bride is a Hagerstown alumna.
Mountain Theater opened its weeklong run of Green Grow The Lilacs with a light, pleasant performance. Jay Dunn and Rickey Brodsky lead strong in a simple, lively show built on Oklahoma. Local talent supports the cast including Claudia Millhouse and Elizabeth Benedict. Gene Montanino directs. bill doubles as musical director. Tonight’s is a sellout benefiting the Historical Society with light refreshments served.
Seven young Italian amateur climbers, four men and three women aged 17 to 30, were found dead after being roped together in a crevasse on Antela Peak near Cortina d Ampezzo. They had departed Tuesday to tackle the 10 7 6 foot ascent above the Dolomites resort.
A 21 year old Baltimore County man Joseph E Selesky of Middle River was killed when his car collided with a tractor trailer on U S 40 near Middle River. His car veered across the median and struck a delivery truck after being hit by another vehicle. The other drivers had minor injuries.
Miss Virginia Lee Sperry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sperry, Harpers Ferry, married Mr. David Arnold Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Webb, Rawson, W.Va., at Bolivar Methodist Church July 16. The 4 p.m. double ring rite was by Rev. Richard T. Schell. Guests numbered about 200 with white summer florals, a white silk gown, and a cascade of pink and yellow carnations for bridesmaids. reception followed in the church social room with cake and flowers. The couple will reside in Rawson. Mrs. Webb is employed at the Bank of Charles Town. Mr. Webb at Webb's Radio and Television in Charles Town. Pre-wedding showers were held in Charles Town and Bolivar.
One body of Mark Townsend prominent New Jersey attorney who died at Vindobona Convales cent Home Monday night is at the funeral home 106 East Church street where friends may call. Funeral services this afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev Maurice D Ashbury rector of All Saints Episcopal church. Interment in Mount Olivet cemetery. M R Etchison and Son funeral directors.
Several residents are listed as patients or under observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Names include Gurney Gosnell, Mrs. Harry Valentine, Hilda Foreman, Calvin Keeney, Frank L. Ripson, Jack L. Shank, Hester Hawkins, Grace Zimmerman, Annie Sanger, Merritt Henning, Charles C. Spalding, Harry A. Crum, Guilford Himes, Sherry G. Dupont, Charles W. Albaugh, and Martin L. Kanode, with statuses ranging from medical and surgical patients to observation and recovery at the hospital and area homes.
Vatican City reports Pope John XACT announces a major liturgical reform. A Mic tu Proprio sets a new code for the Roman Breviary and Mass to take effect January 1, with changes said to be clearer and shorter though specifics are not listed. Rome notes Premier Fantani sworn in with a new Italian cabinet of Christian Democrats.
A brief note discusses the rarity of absolutely pure water and the challenges in producing it. It notes that water dissolves many substances easily, leading to persistent contaminants in conventional and pure water supplies.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Minnie Alice Abrahams 72 of Emmitsburg on Tuesday at Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg following two years ill health. Survived by three children eight grandchildren and siblings. funeral Thursday 2 pm at Wilson funeral home Emmitsburg with interment Mountain View cemetery. Also noted is Carroll J R Fraley of Hagerstown age 148? died suddenly at Washington County Hospital from a heart condition, with a lengthy list of survivors and services planned for Rest Haven Chapel Thur 2 pm. Burial Leisersburg Lutheran cemetery.
Cedric Gibbons aged 65, famed art director with 11 Academy Awards, died Tuesday after a long illness. He retired four years ago after 32 years leading MGM art department.
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