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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
4
The piece reflects on the American flag as a symbol of hope and unity across generations. It honors past forefathers and the states that formed the Union while urging reverence for the flag and collective national aspirations.
A Frederick citizen writes to The News urging overhead road signs to reduce local accidents. The letter cites unread signs contributing to danger and recommends improved design, by pass traffic management, and better police oversight to prevent further incidents.
A brief gratitude message from St. Peter Church Tiberty Town honors Rev. Edward T. Sargus dated June 15 1900. The note expresses thanks and remembrance for his service and guidance.
Texas Democrats convened to present a united front for Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidential bid. A possible rival labor bloc could form to send a separate delegation and contest Texas’s 61 votes at the national convention in Los Angeles.
Fifty Years Ago items from the June 14 1910 issue note Mrs William E Davis receiving 300 from the State Firemen s Association after her husband died responding to a fire alarm. Cora Wachier daughter of Mrs Jennie Wachier falls at home on Hast Third but not severely. An ice cream and strawberry festival at the A building raises 94 for Frederick Baseball relief with Mrs Mullinix and Mrs Shank in charge and a long list of helpers. Frederick tearm manager Col E Austin Baugaman hosts a formal tea at home on East Street.
June 14 1950 recap notes scattered items from the past era. It mentions local names such as Mr and Mrs Deck and Carroll and Washington counties. It reports Charlie Keller driving in four runs for the Yankees in a win over Detroit. It also notes Francis S Gaither Gr will serve as Slave Comptroller for one day at the DeMolay Day observance and mentions the Frederick Chapter of DeMolay.
The Jr Sr Prom themed An evening in Outer Space featured music from a Charles Town group, rockettes from the UK grade, and student helpers. PTA served a post banquet buffet. dancing followed in the gym with a local teen group.
More than 120 youths aged 3 to 12 will attend daily Bible School at the Frederick Church of the Brethren from June 21 to end of term. Sessions run 9:00 to 11:30 am with a staff of teachers and planned arts activities. The older junior group will take a bus to Camp Woodbrook for a day outing and orientation to camping activities.
Miss Patricia Fawley daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fawtle of West South street will celebrate her seventh birthday Wednesday Ada F Derr of 118 West Third street returned Wednesday from a two week visit with her daughter and family Mrs Oneida Keller in Waynesboro Pa During her visit she attended Gettysburg College commencement exercises where her granddaughter Miss Constance Elaine Keller was among the graduates.
In Havre de Grace Maryland a barricaded man at a Blythedale home surrendered a shotgun to Cecil County Sheriff Edgar A Startt after a nearly six hour siege. The suspect Jones A Douglass held a 250 to 3000 dollar judgment claim against Livezey Lumber Co of Aberdeen. Douglass threatened harm to maintain control but agreed to drop the claim to avoid further trouble. Mrs Livezey alerted authorities and five children were in the home during the stand off.
A camera crew for the Sisters of Charity works on St. Joseph College grounds in Emmitsburg for a National Educational Television film about Mother Seton foundress of the Sisters of Charity and the college. Scenes include Leghorn New York and Baltimore settings with a half hour TV version planned for Aug. 15.
Michael Marchi of Rockville reported 123 trout caught in 78 hours 20 minutes across Frederick and Montgomery County streams. Largest fish 13 inches, smallest 7. Five on flies or lures, 15 on salmon eggs, 37 on worms, 66 on cheese. Commission called the catch excellent and noted it takes about three hours to land a trout.
A Frederick County farmer was found guilty in Mag istrate's Court of trespassing at a neighbor's home. The judge ordered psychiatric examination to explain Richard Grossnickle's repeated, uninvited entries and alleged disturbances near Hansonville.
Miss Doris Jean Angleberger daughter of Mrs. Millard M Angleberger and the late Mr Angleberger will be installed as Honored Queen of Job's Daughters Bethel No. 28. A public installation is set for Wednesday June 15 at eight o'clock in the evening in the United Brethren Church Sunday School room on West Second Street with Miss Kathy M Schroeder the retiring Honored Queen serving as installing officer.
Among The Sick s Weller, a ten monthfer of Mr and Mrs Z of Lewistown, resides in Frederick Memorial City, now with her son Millard G Dutrow at 218 Woodpoint avenue Hagerstown Remains in poor condition after a stroke last Friday Dennis Smith son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Smith Broad Run who fell and cut his knee at his eighth birthday party Saturday at his home is getting along satisfactory The cut required six sutures Steven Rinehart six year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Rinehart of 124 West Patrick street is confined to his home with the mumps Mr Nelson A Strathern Brunswick is seriously ill in Winchester Memorial Hospital Winchester Va Mr Strathern was stricken with a heart attack in Winchester last Friday
The Rev. Harry B. Crimmins, 67, former president of St. Louis University and noted Jesuit educator, died Monday. He had been inactive since his 1958 stroke.
City reports show Winchester Hall and East Patrick Street lots expanding parking meters since 1947 1948 with 90 public meters in use and 30 more planned West Second Street. Private and public lots total capacity near 2 504 spaces with the Shopping Center lot the largest at 14. demand centers between Second and Fourth streets.
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