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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1961
Page
9
City of Frederick adopts radar on a trial basis to improve traffic safety. Police Chief Charles V. Main says radar aids motorists and reduces accidents, not as a speed trap. Public signs will mark radar zones and reprimands precede arrests to foster acceptance and voluntary compliance. The portable unit can move between points. it is accurate and court accepted.
The Carroll County Board of Education awarded a 351627 dollar contract to construct a North Carroll High School addition including 14 classrooms an art room a general purpose room and industrial arts shop music and band rooms and a new heating plant. The project drew support from the Board of County Commissioners at a meeting after a general bid opening with bidders I H Crouse & Sons Littlestown PA for 250000 mechanical contract J H Allender Sons Co Hampstead for 64800 and Brandenburg Electric Co Frederick for 36827. Fire then shifted to tornado damage in Sidney Ohio with 15 homes demolished and 12 to 16 treated for injuries at Wilson Memorial Hospital.
Miss Margaret Ann Clary, born in Frederick County and Frederick High School 1960 alumna, will become office assistant in the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation office at Winchester Hall on August 4 replacing Mrs. Jeanette Johnson who takes leave. The article also notes a farm talent round-up contest by Southern States Frederick Cooperative and Frederick Petroleum Co op at the Frederick high school on August 26 with a chance to win an expense paid trip to New York and a $10 prize, open to amateurs aged 12 or older within farming families. about 420 similar contests are planned in the five state area.
Medical researchers expand a global search for plants and barks used by witch doctors. Since 1950 American and Swiss scientists found rauwolfia in Africa and India, yielding reserpine that eases hypertension. Plant drug sales reach about 250 million dollars, with rising trends and tracking of traditional medicines.
Republicans of Liberty District invite members to a watermelon party on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the local venue, with details to follow. The event aims to foster community, party outreach, and fellowship among attendees.
A farm on the Joansville Road hosts a get together where a representative of Congressman Charles McC. Mathias Jr. will speak on the ongoing session of Congress. Bennie Duncan, Liberty District Republicans president, announces Don Biddinger and the Rhythm Rockers will provide music as Republicans from across the county are invited.
Thurmont High School Summer Band directed by Thomas W. Fugate will present a concert in Baker Park. Featured is the Junior Twirling Corps led by senior Miss Sharon Fogle. Program includes March Promotion Ed Chenette Overture Aladdin's Lamp by Fred Weber Scottish Medley arranged by Ron.
The program lists Waltz and march titles arranged or conducted by J Olivadoti and Ron Foulkes. Pieces include Mexican Sundae, Overture arrangement, Skater's Waltz, Moonlight Rhythm, When the Saints Go Marching In, Aura Lee, and Honor Bound. Performers include Green Valley, Waldenfield, and Yoder, with Harri son and Hummel associated with marches.
Police located the printing shop that produced the Communist party outlawed newspaper. The same shop also printed the national police monthly magazine, revealing a shared facility used for police and outlawed party publishing.
Baltimore report states the State Department of Forests and Parks will submit a revised capital improvements budget by September at the earliest. Planning Director James J. O'Donnell said lack of complete justification for most requests delays review. A planning hearing noted a study commission may finish its work possibly in September.
State Comptroller Louis L Goldmanstein leads a statewide survey to assess park and forest development potential. The theater operator Ronald L Freedman appealed a board ruling claiming the film violated the Maryland code, and a hearing date must now be set.
The State Board of Motion Picture Censors ordered three scenes totaling 40 seconds cut from the Swedish film Monika before its Baltimore opening at a foreign art theater on the north side. The cuts followed the board's prior censorship of the same scenes.
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