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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1961
Page
4
Page four of The News records Frederick Maryland local notices and AP dispatches with city postal details and publication notes. The edition lists the Great Southern Printing and Mfg Co address at 24 North Court Street and a February era date for Tuesday March 7.
Internal Revenue to accelerate income tax refunds as two presidential programs push fast cash into consumers. Caplin urges early filing so refunds can be paid promptly, matching past wartime measures aimed at boosting spending amid economic concerns.
Letters discuss Maryland humane slaughter bill S264 up for committee hearing on March 9 in Annapolis. Advocates urge passage to require stunning before slaughter and note gaps in state regulation despite federal law. Signatories include Jane A. Kemp and Frederick County Humane Society urging support.
Henry Hooe a lineman for Charles Town West Virginia was instantly killed at the power plant. He was son in law of Mr and Mrs Ridgely of this city. Charles Cashour foreman at the Bowers Lumber celebrated his anniversary on March 4. Charities Poole shop accident on March 5. New barber pole erected in front of Ed Sehet South Market. Kelley Harris works on naval drydock excavation at Pearl Harbor. Mrs Johnson mother of Louise Johnson Clay injured by falling door, age 82. Frederick Railroad Co orders from L Hargett street. Frederick Gas and Electric Co buys dwelling on Monocacy Boulevard for 1700.
Twenty years ago Frederick County raised 642.79 dollars for infantile paralysis victims at the President's Birthday Ball. John A. Markell won first prize at the Cumberland Valley Photographic Exhibition in Hagerstown. A bill to repeal the 1723 Blue Laws and legalize Sunday sports was introduced in the House of Delegates. Local draft boards sent induction notices to young men in the area. A Nazi attack on Greece was reported.
Robert Grove of Rockwell Terrace has a week vacation in Florida. Taeron D. Green, a medical bacteriologist in the safety division at Fort Detrick, returned home after a three week course at New York University on IV management and organization. The course was sponsored by the Department of the Army.
Preston England AP reports famed British singer and banjoist George Formby died Monday at age 46. A longtime favorite, he built fame through comedy songs and touring shows, leaving a lasting mark on wartime entertainment and postwar audiences.
The Association of County Commissioners and 295 citizens from 14 counties and Baltimore urged lawmakers to pass three library bills increasing state aid. At a House Ways and Means hearing in Annapolis, Frederick County delegate Charles Smelser spoke on the committee. Baltimore County chair A Gordon Boone read a letter backing the effort signed by H T Slaughter, president Talbot County. The letter praised the measures as essential to modernize library construction, with broad support from groups including Maryland Parent Teacher Congress and AFL CIO for Maryland.
W. S. King, district manager of the Hagerstown Social Security Office, says many retirees and survivors denied benefits in the last six years may now qualify as work credit requirements were eased. He urges locals who faced retirement or death payments delays to visit the office at 59 North Cannon Avenue to check eligibility.
A blue panel truck owned by Blue Ridge News Agency rammed into the side of a house on West Main Street Middletown around 10 30 am Tuesday after the driver claimed he reversed the vehicle to fetch magazines from Kid’s Restaurant. The impact cracked plaster and toppled figurines but caused no major injuries or extensive damage. Fire and police reported the truck stopped after the collision and no one was seriously hurt.
Robert W. Russell of the T. Edgie Russell construction company was elected for a three year term on the board of directors of the American Road Builders Association. Results were announced in Atlantic City New Jersey at the annual ARBA meeting.
A first thunderstorm of the year caused little damage in the county Monday afternoon. Rainfall reached .40 of an inch in about 20 minutes from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. The storm moved out quickly, with no significant wind or structural damage reported. The Potomac River area saw heavy runoff but boating conditions near Point of Rocks remained suitable. Temperatures varied, with a high in the low 70s and a notably cool low overnight.
Assisting Chief Wilson Taylor and Fireman Orville Saunders suffered facial burns when an asphalt heating pot exploded at a State Roads barn. The 4,000 gallon tank held 300 gallons of asphalt. fire confined to a hash fire. Both men listed in satisfactory condition at Peninsula General Hospital.
The United Lutheran Church Women held their second general meeting of the year focusing on worship practices in Latin America Japan and India. Speakers from each region explained rites from native books of worship, with songs scripture and prayers underscoring shared faith.
The notice lists marriage licenses for Marvin A. Wetzel and Gloria V. Jackson, Ray V. Adkins and Naomi E. Clem, Robert Charles Kehne and Cecelia Ann Strathern, Karl F. Krehbiel and Ethel Mae Johnson, along with divorces for Karl F. Krehbiel and Ethel Mae Johnson. Property deeds include John T. Routzhan to Olive M. Metcalf et al, Ellis D. Ramsburg to Paul L. Snyder, the Gore Lime Company to Burgess and Woodsboro Commissioners, Etzen Bunchai to John F. Burson Sr and Joan F. Burgan Sr, and Samuel Stone to Rayhue S. Sone and wife. Values shown reach $10 to $310 in county and city records.
Ellen Campi Campbell, former player associated with the Louisville Colonels of the American Association, died Sunday in Charlotte North Carolina. The obituary notes her ties to professional baseball and marks the end of her years in the sport.
Ernest Asborn Armiger 77 died at sister in law Lelia Baldwin Armiger near Taneytown. Private funeral at Fuss Sham then cremation in Baltimore. Anna Eliza Eby 30 widow of Roy E. Eby of Sabillasville died at Western Maryland Chronic Hospital. Survived by Frank Spring Clyde Gray and Shields family. service at M L Creager & Son, burial Sabillasville cemetery. Russell Gorman Moore died of heart attack at home in Ed inshore. son of Luth er and Lydia Moore. burial at Tabor Cemetery Etchison after funeral at home. Francis H. Barbe Funeral Home assisting. Hattie A. Moore and other relatives noted. Mae Meckwee died at Belmont Home Ashton. service at Barber Funeral Home Laytonsville. interment at James Lutheran Church Cemetery Tannery. Mrs George W Manahan of Sabillasville. survived by husband C. Manahan and children Mabel, Emma, Paul, Florence. 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. burial Blue Ridge Cemetery Thurmont. George Hubert Potts 72, son of Stella Smith and father of Cry Price, born in Greene. survived by five brothers and sisters. funeral arrangements listed.
One grandson Hussell L. Potts and a great granddaughter Kathy Sue Potts survive along with many nieces and nephews. Mr Potts a retired carpenter and Oak Hill Church of God LeGore member. Friends may call at 1201 North Market Street Funeral Home after 7 p m until Thursday 2 p m. Services by Rev F P Brose Parkway Church of God. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery LeGore. Robert E Dailey and Son funeral directors. Annan J Smith Annan Joseph Smith 30 Ab he had been a patient son of the late Jos Lorraine Dingell Smith born in Emmuisburg.
Funeral services for Mary Catherine Hemp widow of Michael A Hemp were held Monday at 2 pm at Memorial Hospital Chapel 106 East Char en Street. Rev Charlies F Trunk pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church officiated pallbearers chosen by the funeral home. Interment followed at Oliver Cemetery A R Eren son and Son Funeral Directors.
In Frederick County magistrates court several motorists faced charges. DeGrange pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle without a valid permit on February 10 at Jug Bridge, after being stopped for rear lights. Shaw, a rural mail carrier, was acquitted of failing to stay to the right after a January 24 accident on Hill Street Mt Airy, claiming ice caused loss of traction. Gladhill and Giadini were cleared of following too closely. A war veteran received a 30 day suspended sentence for drunk on a public highway. O Keefe, Jersey City, claimed disability and sought higher benefits while being cited by TFC Frost.
In an exclusive interview with Health magazine, Leo A. Hoegh outlines OCDM plans for nationwide detection and civilian protection against chemical and biological warfare. A mass produced protective mask with pad filters, public distribution at about 2.50, and an education program under DC 31 aim to reduce risk to civilians, with emphasis on rapid detection, disease control, and immunization efforts.
Among The Sick Mr. Leroy Hildebrand entered Frederick Memorial Hospital on Saturday for observation. Mr. Melvin A. Carbaugh, South Market street, entered the Frederick Memorial Hospital recently to undergo surgery. Mr. Virgil Brown, 622 Military Road, has returned to his home after being discharged from the Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home Sunday morning. Mrs. Mary B. Hoffman, West South street, entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday morning for observation and treatment. Mrs. Arthur P. Ridgely, East Fifth street, has entered Frederick Memorial Hospital where she will undergo surgery today.
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