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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1961
Page
4
A 1961 analysis notes more than 9 million women over 55 to 64 are employed or seeking work, with expectations that by 1970 half of women aged 35 to 64 will work. It cites causes from family income needs to rising living standards and discusses impacts on industry and economy as more women enter the labor force.
New York reports 254 police horses will be shod for the St Patrick’s Day parade. Six men, led by 56 year old Timothy Goulding, care for them at the 101st Armory basement. Parade riders value proper shoeing. one horse named Murphy is pictured being fitted. Brendan Behan is missing from the march. The piece also notes a church group meeting and an upcoming sale.
Winter temperatures dipped from 37 to 31 degrees with wind at Braddock Heights. William McGuire, a Buckeystown brick yard laborer, was killed crossing the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Lime Kiln when struck by an engine. The Militia encampment plans receive water assurances. the Board of Trade backs a pier to attract the camp. Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and Pawnee Bill's Farm come to the Marvel this weekend. an oyster supper at G Wallis’s Araby residence benefited Araby chapel with about 100 attendees. The milk plant wall on East 1st Street, built by Charles Hothenhoefer, blew down in a windstorm, causing no injuries.
A Bray Brunswick meeting under Frederick County Taxpayers' forces heard Charles H Feete Gran C Lease and Don Kirkley address ward issues. The State Employment Service announced a statewide census to locate workers for defense growth. J W Albaugh of North Market marked his 70th birthday. County reps urged a $5 000 to 36 000 grant for farm shops under the defense program.
Members of the Stedman Keenan Post presented a flag during Scout Week activities. Ed ward Shipier and Richard Bowers co chaired the flag presentation, both former post commanders. International Friendship Day events were observed worldwide in Girl Scout activities, with the Chalet theme signaling the world center in Switzerland and the broader Scouting program.
Mr Paul Fout at Redroad Avenue marked his birthday on Wednesday with entertainment from Charles Derr and Sgt B E Green. Nearby residents Mrs Dorsey Nicholson and ME plan a March 24th anniversary celebration. Ramsburg observes an 85th year birthday on February 23 with good health noted. Roy H Dut Village and Mr Mrs B F Bowl plus Mrs Verion Wisconsin observe birthdays or anniversaries in this short community note.
A barn on Frea Tavner’s Sterling Thessand farm near The Fire Centre burned destroying about 45460 bales of hay. Total damage estimated around $2500. Firemen reported no livestock or machinery lost and noted prior structural collapse and weathered damage from snow and rain. Fire companies from Fairfax, Loudoun, and surrounding areas aided the blaze. responders also battled a shed fire en route.
The narrative describes a wedding with a bride in a lace dress and veil, bridesmaids in white lace, a maid of honor related to the bride, and a corsage. The groom wore a lavender suit with accessories, and the couple planned to live in Reisterstown. The article notes the bride and groom's education and early careers. Separately a gunshot incident near Lincoln Apartments sent Robert L. Gibson to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a left hand wound. police investigate.
About 250 teenage girls will attend a career conference at North Frederick Elementary School. Organized by the Frederick County Girl Scout Council, the event marks three years of Scouting and features sessions on careers in nursing engineering teaching journalism and more led by local professionals. The keynote speaker is Hood College director of admissions Lucille Norman.
The Homemakers Club held its regular meeting at the Grange Hall on March 14 at 8 p.m. President Mrs. Everett Garner led the session with group singing and a menu reading by Mrs. Ralph Riagement Leader. Twenty six members attended and one new member was welcomed. Hostesses were Mrs. Stanley Bury Mrs. Dorsey Gaither Mrs. John Gaither and Mrs. Everett Garver. The next meeting is set for April 11 at 8 p.m. at the Sing anore Grange Hall.
A lesson on misused words and a discussion of New York State's college tuition grant proposal. The bill, approved by the Assembly 120-26 and Senate 40-7, would offer state grants up to $200 or more a year to New York residents attending in-state colleges. It excludes clergy and religious education students and faces legal and constitutional debate over church state separation.
Mrs Ollie Decker 83 of Brunswick died Tuesday night at Springfield State Hospital daughter of James and Virginia Mitchell member of Pythian Sisters and Ladies Auxiliary of Trainmen Surviving daughter Kathleen and three sons Robert O V Melvin sister Edith and brothers Mitchell and Mitchell Funeral at C H Feese and Brother Brunswick Friday at 2 pm with Ralph H TM officiating Interment Park Heights Brunswick Walter Cyrus Stockman 76 well known contractor died at Frederick Memorial Hospital after several years illness Son of George W and Elizabeth Harne Stockman Church member Fraternal Order of Eagles stockman retired as builder 43 years Surviving wife Annie L Castle Stockman brother William Stockman sister Mrs Charles E Lines nieces and nephews Funeral at 106 East Church Street Saturday at 2 pm Interment Mount Oliver cemetery M R itchison and Son funeral directors.
Birth announcements list several families from Frederick, Brunswick, New Windsor, and Fort Detrick. Names include Diane Jeanette Overs, Gregory Ross Mills Jr and Thomas David Grau man. Spouse names and addresses provided for context.
Among the sick Mrs Ray Rew of Derwood and formerly of New Market who underwent major surgery at Montgomery County General Hospital Wednesday is getting along as well as can be expected. Mr James Best of 220 West South Street returned home yesterday after open heart surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. No visitors will be permitted until Mr Best recuperates.
Funeral services were held for Ross R. Wilhide 81 of near Union Bridge at Fuss Funeral Home with interment in Keysville Cemetery. Similar notices list Elm er C Shorb Frank R Harries Irving Brunner James Idy M Marshall Della Call Manahan Theresa Emily Jennings and Calvin Comfort Miller with attendees and burial sites across Taneytown Emmitsburg Thurmond Mount Olivet and local Lutheran churches. Hospital updates note admissions and discharges in Gettysburg Waynesboro and Hagerstown.
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