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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1962
Page
4
The article portrays Congressman Mathias as constantly busy in Washington, meeting constituents, managing a crowded office, and facing a growing workload. It notes his staff of ten, the strain of space, and the push for a new office building while highlighting his commitment to addressing constituent needs and engaging with locals and students alike.
Page four of The News from Frederick Maryland dated March 3 1962 contains publication and subscription details. The notice sets rates for magazine copies, mail subscriptions, and carrier delivery while noting AP content rights and postal status. It identifies The Great Southern Publishing and Manufacturing Company and lists office address and contact information.
Organized labor rejects Kennedy and Goldberg calls for restraint in bargaining and a 40 hour week only if full employment returns. The board warns a shorter week harms business unless wage remains stable, citing New York electricians who cut from 30 to 25 hours in a labor shortage.
Frederick County Fact Finders Inc urges a return to direct election of school board and administrators. In a letter dated February 28, 1962, president 8. C. Hayes argues current practices invite political influence, calling for voters across Frederick County to choose board members and administrators to ensure accountable, capable leadership for the county’s schools.
Tanks and armed convoys roamed Rangoon as Gen Ne Win seized dictatorial power after a swift coup. The capital remained calm with no resistance to the ouster of Prime Minister U Nu's government. Win formed a military revolutionary council and assumed defense finance and justice ministries.
Fifty years ago from the News-Post files March 3 1912 reports Harner Bros drug store completed two large signs near the city limits. Other items note mutineers executed in Peking, a Reading fine for adulterated coffee, a century old drum in possession of Theodore Lowe, burst water pipes on Market and Fourth streets, William F Cochran pledging backing for Anti-Saloon League in Maryland, Rosenour store improvements, an Edison phonograph window display, and Elizabeth Warman entertaining the 500 club with prizes awarded to Helen Hershberger and Ames Hendrickson among attendees.
Twenty years ago the Navy disclosed the destroyer Jacob Jones was sunk by a submarine near Cape May New Jersey with only 11 survivors. Japanese warships shelled seven Philippine ports as a freak snowstorm blankets parts of the county while heavy precipitation falls in the city. Federal tax program envisioned a 39.61 billion bill hitting every home. Citizens may see federal income tax deductions soon if Congress accepts Morgen Thau’s suggestion. Allied forces press counteroffensive against Japanese invaders in Java as United Nations air and naval units seek to disrupt sea lanes. A U S island off Puerto Rico was shelled overnight. War Production Board decrees cuffless pleatless and frill-less victory suits for men and boys starting March 30. Sugar may be made available to home carriers. County rationing board issued February tire certificates. County schools supervisor Pruitt estimates population by communities for sugar book registration. Frederick City and County safety patrols lose their Washington outing. Allies and Japanese clash over Java as Wavell is relieved and Dutch take over command in the Indies. Russians mass large forces on the Eastern Front amid expected Nazi attack.
Grain prices listed by the Farmers Co-Operative include Wheat Barley and Corn with updated quotes. Exact figures not legible in current copy.
Susan Stuck, a four year old from Battle Creek, Michigan, opted for leg amputation to walk again after exploratory tests showed no fix for her congenital leg condition. Her right leg was removed below the knee at Shrine Hospital Chicago. left leg to follow after recovery. Shriners will cover up to $20,000 in treatment costs.
A long list records Homemaker Clubs numbered forty with their towns and first presidents from 1921 to 1960, including Urbana Jefferson College Estates East Frederick Emmitsburg Fort Detrick Frederick City Gambrill Park Harmony Grove Indian Village Iamsville Jug Bridge Lewistown Liberty town Mid Valley Monocacy Village Mt Pleasant Myersville Pleasant Grove Prospect Rosedale Skyline Thurmont Unionville White Rock Woodsboro and many more with dates and names like Mrs Emil Bauersfeld Mrs Susy Lakin Mrs Maurice Coblentz Mrs Hany L Davis Mrs William Howard Miss Daisy East and others.
Mr and Mrs David Zimmer sman of Myersville will observe their 44th wedding anniversary on Monday.
Mrs Eleanor Watkins Wenner of Brunswick marries Andrew Lewis Bissett of Brunswick. Mr and Mrs Bissett will be at home after the first of April. Also notes on the origin of the term orthopedies from Greek roots meaning straight child.
A World Day of Prayer program featuring readings by local women is set with Mrs Ethan G Book at the organ and Mrs Warren Dorsey singing. A nursery will be provided in the Children's Building and a reception for Mrs Bartholomew follows in the Lower Auditorium. First Baptist Church women lead the planning committee. Offerings aid Home and Foreign Missions and projects in Africa, Asia, and the U S. The event includes interdenominational college support and foreign student outreach with about 40 000 visitors annually. Ample off street parking is available for attendees.
Frank Small Jr former congressman from the Suh District filed today for the republican gubernatorial nomination. Small 65 also was state commissioner of motor vehicles and is an auto dealer in Clinton Prince Georges County. He served in Congress from 1932 to 1954. Small told friends he was in the race to stay regardless of who else filed for the Republican Nomination.
Cambridge Maryland police charged Barbara Lee Todd, 21, in the fatal stabbing of her husband Leroy, a truck driver for a Cambridge moving firm. Officers said the stabbing occurred in a Cambridge cafe late Friday night.
Elsie White details Maryland's 25th annual House and Garden Pilgrimage starting in St. Mary's County April 28 and ending in Worcester May 13 with Frederick County tour May 6 and other county events May 2-5. Water cruises May 19-20 from Baltimore to Chestertown. Also notes authenticity debates, Brownie the dog’s return, Sunday Blue Laws memory, and old card game origins.
Hood College faculty stage four readings of Don Juan in Hell from Man and Superman to raise funds for the YWCA Foreign Student Scholarship. Performances March 6 8 at 5 00 p.m. and March 9 at 7 00 and 9 15 p.m. in Brodbeck Hall. Admission 75 cents. Public invited.
Multiple obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Jesse A. Bagley aged 94 near Woodsboro after a short illness with services set at G. C. Barton Funeral Home Walkersville. Infant Harry Melvin Baker of Rosemont dies in Frederick Memorial Hospital with graveside rites at St. Pauls Reformed Cemetery Jefferson. William Elwood Bowers aged 3, dies Feb 27 at NIH Bethesda after seven months illness. he left a wife Myrna Clevenger Bowers and son Bruce Dean, with survivors including two sisters. Funeral directions given for local transitions.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Garnand who died at her daughter's home near Woltsville were held Friday at 2 pm from Bittle Funeral Home Myersville. Rev Clyde Fry and Rev C Basil Grossnickle conducted the service. Pallbearers included Ray H Clark Cyrus J Smith Joseph P Schroyer Charles I Easterday Elwood J Green and Ray A Schroyer. Interment followed at the United Brethren Cemetery Myersville.
Frederick City Police patrolman G Leroy Phillips is confined to his home with a strep throat infection. Merridon Poole RFD 3 Airy has surgery for varicose veins at Frederick Memorial Hospital and returned to his niece Beulah Hoffman's home.
The term double jointed describes looser ligaments at bone connections allowing limbs to bend in many directions. Acrobats often have permanently stretched ligaments from practice.
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