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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1960
Page
4
Fort Detrick News from the Fort Dewick Public Information Office provides regional updates and notices for personnel and families stationed at the installation. The brief items cover housing, events, and service information impacting daily life on post.
Fifty years ago Mrs Emma Shull 32 wife of David A Shull died from concussion after a buggy shaft failed alighting near North Market between Seventh and Eighth streets. A girl was cut slightly. Mrs Shull died at Mrs Culler's home after losing consciousness. Clerk of the Court Bowers and Register Thomas hosted officials and friends at the courthouse followed by a spread. North Market street sewer excavation continues with rock veins slowing work. Windows at Kosh Brothers property were broken during the day. Edward Barker, a machinist, provided a thorough inspection for the Independent.
June 34 1940 notes reflect France in flux Leonard Fogle and J E Wisotzky key locals. Obituary for John Emory Wisotzky. Rev Dr Goebel begins six year General Synod presidency. Local scenes include officers’ mess opening, safety awards, stork birth, promotions, welcomes, farewells, lawn party, and assorted “Here N There” items with names and places across Frederick County Maryland.
Khrushchev signals a shift from Lenin’s inevitability of war to coexistence as the aim of communism, aligning with China’s return to Leninist stance. He rejects Moscow Peiping differences and vows to fight the battle on his terms, with careful handling of the publication. Western observers question his true intent and potential for restraint.
County figures released by Fred Brown show summer school attendance rising in Frederick County. In three years total enrollment has more than doubled from 210 in 1953 to 449 this year, excluding summer music instruction. Behind the wheel driver education leads with 172 registrants, followed by typing at Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Frederick high schools with 151 registrants. The program is deemed a definite community need despite its youth.
A U S reconnaissance plane reaching 65 606 feet rekindles questions of sovereignty in air space beyond territorial waters. International law is unclear on air space limits and the status of hostile aircraft or missiles, while a separate Washington vote killed a wheat price support bill with a roll call listing several Democrats for and against.
Joe Eisenhaus muses on perseverance and the sea's vastness while riffing on baldness remedies, toupees, and vanity. He jokes about barbers suggesting a chest falsie, notes the cultural emphasis on youth, and praises scalp care by Everett Garver and Floyd Spalding on North Market Street.
William A. Simmons was inducted as president of the Lions Club of Frederick during a dinner at the Peter Pan Inn marking the club’s 38th charter night. Other officers include Jacob Ramsburg Julien Delphey Ralph Merchant G William Trout L Rayhu Specht Lester Feaga John Crum Charles Dodd. District Governor Lawrence Dorsey presided. Harry B. Dougherty announced as future district governor. The Francis Scott Key club was introduced by its president, Hes sely B. Coran. Retiring President Herman Bevard praised the year and noted the Key club chartering as a highlight.
The 302nd Signal Battalion announces the reassignment of Lt Col James E Bartgis to a new command and Col Bartgis promotion to colonel effective May 11. Major Frank M Dertzbaugh Jr assumes command, with Captain Richard C Bowers as operations chief and Lt Fraser as executive officer, as the unit prepares for summer camp and staff reallocations. Separately, Drum mond and Co. of Elkridge bid $236,549.74 for paving and airfield lighting at Fort Meade, the lowest of four bids, with govt estimates higher.
Funeral services were held for Edward Thomas Baumgardner and Joseph W. Runkles, with interments at Mount Oliver and Prospect cemeteries. Other notices include Ella Snurr and Margaretta Weese deaths, with services led by Rev. Bur nifficiate and Rev. Lewis Yates. Interment planned at Lutheran and Rehobeth Church cemeteries.
Andrew Annan of Emmitsburg dies at 84 in Springfield State Hospital after a life as a printer and longtime resident. Survived by four sisters in Emmitsburg and Taneytown. funeral at Wilson Funeral Home Emmitsburg officiated by Rev. Willem M. Hendricks. interment Presbyterian Cemetery Emmitsburg. Also noted are obituaries for Mrs. August A Larsen of Baltimore and Mrs. Thomas Magaha Churcher of Hagerstown and a Middletown painter Simon A Spurr, with service and interment details.
A collage of historical notes from 1863 to 1917 and later, recalling Jeb Stuart’s raids, Cuban skirmishes, Wheeler’s quote, Roosevelt’s aid pledge, Taft Huger act, prize painting sale, and birthdays. Includes various figures like Beecher, Cleveland, Ciardi, Dempsey, Harris, Mills, Sayre.
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