Vigil at Fort Detrick urges shift from military power
Lawrence Scott signs a June 3 1960 letter outlining the Appeal and Vigil at Fort Detrick. The statement criticizes sole reliance on military strength to confront Communism and calls for world community law with five paid display ads planned in the Frederick News-Post during June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks
United States
Awwarla
Estecyem
Frederick
Fort Detrick
Lawrence Scott
West Patrick St
Frederick Memorial seeks 650000 in drive for new wing
Frederick Memorial Hospital trustees announce a campaign for 650000 to be aided by a Ford Foundation grant and Hill-Burton funds totaling 1000000 for a new three story air conditioned wing and remodeled facilities. The plan adds a recovery room intensive care unit and pediatric department to meet rising demand. Through 2000 gifts over 500000 has been pledged and the drive ends soon. callers to Monument 34158 will arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ford Foundation
Hill-Burton
Census Confirms Shifting Population To Suburbs
Early returns from the 1960 census show core city populations shrinking while suburbs expand across 168 metropolitan areas. Suburban growth far outpaces urban growth, straining tax rolls and municipal services as cities lose state school funding and face rising costs.
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United States
Letter to the Editor on Military Might and World Peace
A Frederick Memorial Day observance letter defends Fort Detrick and a vigil outside its gates. Colonel La Verte Parks, Fort Detrick commander, calls for recognizing a strong defense and condemns Communist allegations while praising the vigil participants as honest God fearing individuals.
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Vigil
Frederick Memorial
Fort Detrick
Parks
Elected Lions Governor Dougherty for District 22 West
Harry B. Dougherty of Taneytown was elected District Governor of Lions Clubs in District 22 West at the Multiple District 22 convention in Atlantic City New Jersey which closed May 28. He will succeed Lawrence Dorsey of Woodsboro, current executive officer of the district serving Allegany Carroll Frederick Garrett and Washington counties. Dougherty owns and operates Dougherty's Superette in Taneytown.
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Harry B. Dougherty
Taneytown
Atlantic City
N. J
Dougherty
Lawrence Dorsey
Woodsboro
Allegany
Carrol
Frederick
Garrett
Washington
Mr. Dougherty
Dougherty’s
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns On The News
Manor Council No 185 U A M of Doubs held a public speaking banquet at Manor Hall with Rev. Dr. Charles F. Steck of Washington and several York and Doubs ministers as speakers. Adjournment reports note future move of Coadjutor Bishop John Gardner Murray to Emmitsburg for the summer. Trustees of the Soats Of Change elected officers including Rev. Ulysses S. G. Rupp as president and Horace C. Zacharias as treasurer. Kemp Hall hosted the art exhibit for commencement week and a Woman’s College graduates reception. The horse of Miss Magruder of Araby frightened by a money car on West Patrick Street. she restrained the animal and sustained a knee cut.
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Manor Council
U.A.M
Doubs
Manor Hall
Charles F. Steck
Washington
A. Steck
York
Ketterman
Paul H. Ketterman
William Anthony
John Gardner Murray
Baltimore
Emmitsburg
The
Soats of Change
Ulysses S. G. Rupp
George H. Zimmerman
Horace C. Zacharias
C. C. Carty
Kemp Hall
Woman's College
Miss Magruder
Araby
Twenty Years Ago Of The News June 7 1540
SALESMEN FOR THE Everedy Company began a three day meeting here. HOOD COLLEGE MAY DAY ACTIVITIES begin today with the step songs. MOBILIZATION OF THE NATIONAL Guard for intensive training purposes is now considered a distinct possibility. Alb sected here would be 76 members of Company A. 62 members of the Regimental Headquarters Company and 28 members of the Band Section, units of the First Regiment located in this city. JAMES H. GAMBRILL JR. HAS taken the oath of office as a member of the State Game and Inland Fish Commission. BETTY BLAIR aged about three years, who resides with her grandmother, Mrs. Florence M. Blair, North Market street, was knocked down by a bicycle while crossing the street. She was not seriously hurt. 4 MEMORIAL LIBRARY TO THE late Walter R. Rudy, of Mt. Airy, former Motor Vehicle Commissioner, was dedicated at Mt. Airy High School during commencement exercises. FUNERAL SERVICES WERE BEING arranged today for Dr. James A. Long, eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, who died last night at his home three miles east of this city. He would have been f iom June 77.
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Everedy Company
Hood College
National Guard
Alb
James H. Gambrill JR
State Game and Inland Fish Commission
Betty Blair
Florence M. Blair
North Market Street
Walter R. Rudy
Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy High School
James A. Long
Calvary Methodist Church Dedicates New Addition
The Calvary church dedicates its new addition with ceremonies led by Rev. Edgar Beckett and Rev. Ralph Sharpe. Gifts and memorials were presented during morning worship while a fellowship hour followed the evening service. The church traces roots to 1888 with a 1916 stone building and a 322-member congregation.
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J. Keller Smith
Olive Mount
Ennis Coale
Edgar Beckett
Lord
Holy Temple
Richard White
Charles Beck
Asa Watkins
Mark Leatherwood
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ralph Sharpe
Calvary Church
Wildwood Park
D. A. Foard
Cali
Union of Methodism
Trinity M. E. South
Airy
Calivary
Calvary Methodist Church
Deeds Recorded At Court House In Thurmont and Walkersville
Deeds have been recorded in the Clerk's Office at the Court House for the sale of several properties. Listings include Charles E. Stambaugh to Charles R. Stambaugh along Apple Church road Thurmont Election District for about 12500 dollars. Hamilton Homes Inc. sold to Hunter D. Agee in Glade Village Walkersville District for about 17000 dollars. Matteo Cardella sold to Albert G. Smith at 319 Willow Avenue for about 13300 dollars. Harold Zigler sold to Gerald Eccles on Lee Place for about 16000 dollars. J Roger Fisher sold to Nancy Ann Ash at 21 West Third Street for about 11000 dollars. Rock Creek Estates Inc. sold to Dale W. Jenkins two parcels south of Shooks town road for about 18000 dollars. Joseph Burnett Jr. and others sold to Matteo Cardella and others in Tuscarora District for about 18500 dollars. Robert J. Halsey sold to Russell S. Ellis along Route 40 north in New Market District for about 10500 dollars. A separate item notes Pvt Donald E Specht completing basic training at Fort Knox and stationed at Fort Gordon where he trains as a pole lineman with address details.
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Court House
Charles E. Stambaugh
Charles R. Stambaugh
Apple Church
Thurmont
Hamilton Homes Inc
Ito Hunter D. Agee
Glade Village
Walkersville
Matteo A. Cardella
Albert G. Smith
Willow Avenue
Harold C. Zigler
Gerald T. Eccles
Lee Place
J. Roger Fisher
Nancy Ann Ash
West Third Street
Rock Creek Estates, Inc
Dale W. Jenkins
Shookstown Road
Joseph S. Burnett Jr
Tuscarora
Robert J. Halsey
Et. Ux
Russell S. Ellis
New Market District
May Queen Chosen At North End Rendezvous Dance
Miss Dottie Culler was named May Queen at the Saturday night Rendez-vous event at North End Elementary School. About 300 teens attended as The Shades band led a May Dance with winners Albert Harding and Vickie Weber in the jitterbug contest. Christel Koch, wine queen of the German Palatinate, attended with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Knight. Mrs. Knight acted as interpreter for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Culler
North End
Camille Davis
Albert MM. Smaich
Albert Harding
Vickie Weber
Sallie Anderson
Sonny Blank
Christel Koch
German Palatinate
Jack Knight
Sarah Ramsburg
C. Burtor. Cannon
Local Notables Graduate and Move On in Summer Plans
Dennis Walter Prior of New Design to work for Yellowstone Park Commission this summer before entering Colorado College in September. Edith Elsie White Haines visits Chevy Chase guest of Mr and Mrs Roger Whiteford. Bud Rogers Pipes and Floyd Cross graduate from Boston University and The Hill School respectively. Robert Seidel Sr of Emmitsburg earns MBA from American University after B.S. from Mt Saint Marys College. Hospital notes report births and admissions at Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg. Zonta Club meets at Francis Scott Key Hotel with 54 members and 76.8 percent May attendance. next talk by Rabbi Yehudah Perkin on Women of Israel.
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Dennis Walter Prior
Howard A. Prior
New Design
Mercersburg Academy
Yellowstone National Park
The
Park Commission
Colorado ‘College
Colorado Springs
Elsie White Haines
News
Post
Chevy Chase
Roger J. Whiteford
Buddy Rogers Pipes
Sykesvile
Floyd Melvin Cross
Mt. Saint Mary's College
Mr. Seidel
Joseph P. Seidel Sr
Sheridan Street
Altoona
Zonta Club
Wedwood
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Onica Pratt
Nora Wise
Yehudah Perkin
Israel
Steps To Eradicate TB Discussed
Frank T. Jones executive director of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association presented recommendations at a Frederick meeting on eradicating tuberculosis. The plan urges drug treatment after discharge, population studies, reporting, lab capacity, vaccine research, continuity of care, private physician coordination, and concentrated resources to tackle pockets of infection.
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Frank T. Jones
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association
George P. Blundell
Braddock Heights
Jones
Arden House
Harriman
United States
United States Public Health Service
National Tuberculosis Association
Jone
Joseph D. Bakcer
Dogs Barking At Motel Prompt City Action
Neighbors faced fines for allowing dogs to bark inside the city limits. Magistrate Thompson suspended $10 fines when defendants could not pay, noting removal or extermination of the dogs if not complied. Other locals faced brief jail time for drunkenness and an improper scooter title fine of $5.
Awards Presented At FHS Assembly
Readings and prizes highlighted the FHS assembly with Connie Michael leading majorettes. Numerous students received commercial typing, stenography, and library certificates, plus Thespian honors for Angella Browning and Robert Twentey. Seniors celebrated perfect attendance across multiple homerooms and the awards committee included Cecilia Van Fossen and others. Peter Wallingford read scripture while Helen Lee Myers and Danna Compher sang with Deanne Fogle accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Summers
Suzanne Salisbury
Robert Cromwell
Dorothy Etzhler
Frances Catsail
Darryl Etzler
Paul Wade
Jacquelyn Burnworth
Rosie Schill
Jane Neilson
Ann Plunkett
Mary Gruden
June Lininger
Betty Beard
Angeila Browning
Robert Twentey
Kathi Murphy
Angella Browning
Bill Clem
Bara Cherry
Judy Priebe
Anne Burgess
Barbara Windsor
Bonnie Bayer
Delores Bowers
Cindy Kilby
Frances Main
Judy Lochner
Sue Santen
Sandy Caviness
Becky Harby
Anne Hinderer
James Despeaux
Louise Renn
Sarah Ann Flautt
Richard Kessler
Horace Albaugh
Frank Blundell
Otho Keller
Bob Beckley
John McHenry
Sue Yager
Lorraine Kubrick
Carole Cramer
Larry Howard
Richard Markey
Ruth Geisbert
Martha Shoemaker
Martha Grris
Death of George F Ray Sr at 80 in Pearl
George Franklin Ray Sr died at his home on Baker Valley Road at five this morning. He was 80, son of Samuel and Mathilda Ray, and a Mt. Carmel Methodist member. Survived by children John Ray Augusta Stone Brantly Keeney Lawrence Minghini Melvin Ray George F Ray Jr Russell Barnard one stepdaughter, one brother Arthur Ray two sisters, twenty grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Body at 106 East Church Street funeral home. services pending. M R Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
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George Franklin Ray
Baker Valley Road
Samuel and
Mathilda Lease Ray
Mt. Carmel
Pearl
Russell Barnard
Charles Bryan
This City
Arthur Ray
Joseph Hartman
Raymond Carpenter
East Church Street
M. R. Etchison and Son
Funeral notices from Etchison and Damascus area
Funeral services were held for Peter A. Schreiner of Etchison at Saint Pauls Catholic Church Damascus with Rev. Raymond Moriarty officiating. Interment was in Saint Rose cemetery Cloppers. Olin L. Molesworth of Damascus was the funeral director.
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Peter A. Schreiner
Etchison
Saint Paul’s Catholic Church
Damascus
Raymond B. Moriarty
Joseph Morrell
David Cavanaugh
Donald Byrnes
Wiliam Martin
Robert Price
Roy Allen
Saint Rose Cemetery
Cloppers
Olin L. Molesworth
State GOP Head To Speak Here
The Maryland State Federation of Young Republican Clubs president William Leckemby Jr. will headline a Region Five Frederick Area Young Republicans Club meeting at 8 pm today at the Frederick YMCA. Congressman candidate Charles Mathias Jr. will also speak and deliver a campaign address.
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Maryland
State Federation of Young Republican Clubs
William R. Leckemby Jr
Frederick
New Market Area
Young Republican Club
Marriage Invitation for Violet Stevenson and Albert Shupe
Wedding invitations announce the marriage of Miss Violet Gale Stevenson of Cedar Bluff Virginia to Pfc. Albert L. Shupe of Monrovia. The ceremony will be at the First Baptist Church in the city on Saturday at eight.
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Violet Gale Stevenson
Cedar Bluff
Pfc
Albert L. Shupe
Monrovia
First Baptist Church
Michael Stup Wins Monday Musicales Awards
Michael M. Stup won the college level prize at the Monday Musicales awards announced by the scholarship committee chaired by Mrs. Carol Freed. Carolyn Fraley won the Junior Senior High School division. Lois Horine received honorable mention for her soprano performance.
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Michael M. Stup
Carol Freed
Ruth E. Stup
West College Terrace
W. Wilson Stup
Mercer Place
Daniel Ericourt
Peabody Conservatory
Baltimore
Sop
Carolyn Fraley
H Donald Fraley
Thurmont
Miss Fraley
Lois Horine
Luther Horine
Walkersville
Miss Heriie
Walkersville High School
Freed
Dorothy Handrey
Stephen S. Langley
Frank H. Lewis
Monday Musicales
Peabody Preparatory Department
Local Hospital Updates on Patient Recoveries and Injuries
Mrs Benny Staley of South Carroll Street had surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital yesterday after a Sunday admission. Her condition is satisfactory. Mrs Raymond Martin of Ladysburg, who had surgery last Wednesday, has returned home progressing satisfactorily. Mrs Bailey Burns, 77, of near Woodsboro, fell Saturday, broke her arm and sprained her back. She is in Frederick Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition aided by Thurmont American Legion ambulance.
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Benny Staley
South Carroll Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Raymond Martin
Ladisburg
Bailey Burns
Near Woodsboro
Thurmont American Legion Ambulance
Federal administrator Rasbury pleads guilty in speed case
James Rasbury of Chevy Chase, a former FBI employee, pleaded guilty in Magistrate's Court to speeding 36 miles per hour over the limit on U S 40 near state police barracks. Trooper G H Smith testified Rasbury was 15 mph over. the $10 fine was suspended.
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FBI
James Rasbury
Chevy Chase
U. S. 40
Rasbury
G. H. Smith
Rosbury
Rose
Frederick-Washington
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