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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1961

Page

4

Singapore copper mines progress noted with twenty men employed

Reports from visitors say progress is excellent at the Singapore copper mines. About twenty men are currently employed as improvements continue under active development.

Biologists Warn On New Chair Sitter Ailment

A USC neurologist cites risk from prolonged elbow and arm rest positions leading to central nervous system pressure. The piece notes possible remedies like limiting recline and even a return of rocking chairs or a home trapeze to keep joints flexible.

University of Southern California School of Medicine A. A. Marinacci

Letters to the Editor Clarifies School Site Option

A reader recounts a board meeting and option agreement with Mrs. James H. Cramer for land at Rose Hill Manor to build a new school. The option structure, price changes, and required road and water line work are described, along with a hospital admission section and Army land leasing notice.

Board of Education and County Commissioners News-Post Rose Hill Manor Worth Market Street Mansion House Board of Education James H. Cramer Ivilege Optio Acnally Calvin S Lohr

Barnhart to be executive secretary at church federation

Dr William R Barnhart will be installed as executive secretary at the annual meeting of the Washington Federation of Churches. A convoy of army trucks moved through the city in three sections from Emmitsburg to Frederick on Route 1b. County tax sales prep figures show an estimated 1940 levy 96 percent collected. Production plans aim to supply Great Britain with about 20 000 American made planes in 18 months. Met boards gain dental TS on medical focal boards per selective service HQ. A very pretty wedding was solemnized.

William R. Barnhart Washington Federation of Churches Emmitsburg Frederick James H. Falk Great Britain MET Selective Service Headquarters

Among The Sick Mr Fu And Sweener

Fragmentary item notes two individuals, Mr Fu and Sweener, with unclear context and date. The readable words show a discussion of illness or medical matter in a West area, possibly surgery. No clear action, outcome, or organization identified.

Litle Joe to run more tests before manned space flight

Langley Air Force Base officials say America's first manned space mission will see another Little Joe escape system test before an orbital attempt. A Wallops Island test last Friday met objectives but telemetry indicated premature escape rocket firing, mis-timed ring clamp release, and early retrorocket ignition.

Langley Air Force Base America Wallops Island

Homemakers Meet Draw 500 For 39th Frederick County Council Session

About 500 women expected at Hood College on Saturday for the 39th annual Frederick County Council of Homemakers Clubs meeting. A 10 a.m. business session will elect officers, followed by a skit, lunch, and an inspirational talk by Rev. George Klinefelter. The program features the Homemakers Chorus and a panel of club officers and guests from state and county groups.

Hood College Frederick County Cobrentz Hall George Klinefelter Middletown Christ Reformed Church Coffman Chapel Homemakers Chorus Donald Sullivan Harold Young Sullivan Young Richard A. Keller Middletown Club Robert Kine ML Pleasant Club Charles King Ballenger Club Clarke Toms Jug Bridge Club Paul Fogle Monocacy Club Kenneth Bullivant Eeville Club Ned Zeiler Buckeystown Charles Remsberg Mid-Valley Club James Warfield Urbana Edmund Borkowski Liberitytown J. Rolfe Castleman Wamsville Jack McGolerick New Market Remsberg Ray H. Smith Jug Bridge Louise Lewis Harmony Grove Marian Lawson Pleasant Grove Wiliam Howard Ballenger William King Charlesville Robert Stansfield Valerie Remsberg Roberta Palm Marlene Phyllis Kelly Howard Siup Gambill Park Charles Putman Woodrow Souder Merland Tract Gordon Cairns College of Agriculture University of Maryland Donald Miller Havre de Grace State Homermakers Council

Henderson Loy Wedding in Washington D C

Miss Janet Joan Loy daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin C Loy near Lovettsville Virginia and Paul Theodore Henderson of Washington were married February 11 at 3 pm at the Church of the Immaculate Heart in Washington D C. The ceremony featured baskets of white roses floral details and formal gowns. The couple will reside at 1509 T Street SE Apt 207 Washington DC after a Florida wedding trip.

Carol Witt Frank Harrington Ronnie Loy Leon Ki Daughiers Henderson Levettsville High School Department of Agriculture Boston Mass Agriculture, Department T Street S. E. Apt Washington, D

Damascus High School hosts annual magazine campaign start

Damascus High School opened its annual magazine drive with a 3,000 dollar goal and a per student quota. Mary Kesler introduced Charles Giles of Educational Research Associates who showed prizes to be awarded during the 10 day drive.

Damascus Damascus High School Mary Kesler Charles Giles Educational Research Associates Giles James McAlister American Legion Auxiliary Jimmy Allen Bagley Gil CIA Meadors Jackie Jacob Billy Burdette Alice Griffin Ronnie Plummer Bob Hitch Donnie Ray Terry McCreery Harriet Stipe Karen Heyhoe Stephen Burke Philip Slaton Linda Burdette Rita Birch Bonnie Lewis Frances King Ann Watkins Peggy Wood Betty Lou Leishear Diane Chaney Virginia Dietz Gail Hurley Maine Justice Jane Mailineaux Susan Freienmuth Montgomery Blair Damascus High PTA Boonie Lewis Maurice Browning Meredith Hoover Kathleen Kee Gilmore Love Elaine Tobin Honor Society Gary Baker Thomas Low Jane Watkins Jeanne Duvall Memip Eliis G. Grime Earl Shaw Sidney Wagheistein Scinece Department Schol Jerry Duvall Harold Anamosa Lions Club County Council of Pta Cedar Grove Damascus Citizens Association Harold Knapp Montgomery County Maryland Suburban Sanitary Commission Lawsonsvile Woodfield Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Montsemery Damascus Methodist Church Ro OM Stairs Basil Day Joseph Rice Jr Richard Shook James Lovett Marian Davy Ruth Lovett Roger Day

Girl Survives Rare Heart Operation in New Jersey

Joyce Okun, 13, of Flushing New York, underwent a groundbreaking heart procedure at Deborah Hospital to correct two rare defects. Surgeons inserted a plastic wall to create two upper heart chambers and moved the pulmonary veins to the left side in a operation led by Dr. Dryden Morse, with Joyce expected to be discharged in two to three weeks.

Browns Mills N.J Joyce Okun Flushing X.Y Deborah Hospital Joyce Dryden Morse Moorestown

Funeral notices for Edith Hurd Alice Swomley Millard Toms and Paul Shoemaker

Funeral services were held for Edith V Hurd at Asbury Methodist Church with Rev H J McDonald officiating. Alice Celester Swomley died Sunday and services led by Rev Clark Rist with Eagles auxiliary at Mount Carmel attended. Millard F Toms died at his son's home and services conducted by Rev Paul J Martin at Bittie Funeral Home. Paul E Shoemaker of Taneytown died Sunday with services at Fuss Funeral Home and interment at Grace United Church of Christ cemetery Taneytown. Interments were at Fairview Mount Olivet Brethren and Grace United Church of Christ cemeteries.

Edith V. Hurd Western Maryland State Hospital Asbury Methodist Church H. J. McDonald Lord Jesus Elmer Smallwood Paul Bowie Robert Stanton Richard Ferguson Marshall Palm Frankin Saunders Fairview Cemetery C. E. Hicks Alice Celester Swomley Guy W. Swomley Reich Ford Road Church Street Clark Rist Mount Carmel Methodist Church Frederick Aerie Holton L. Staley Jesse S. Phelps Jr Charles E. Schill Staley L. Freck Willam E. Flair Mount Olivet Cemetery M. R. Etchison and Son Millard F. Toms Frederick Bittie Xsville Paul J. Martin Harry G. Reller Atlee G. Shepley Joseph BR. Harp Rena E. Eldridge Grayson Summers Howard L. Metzger Red Breihern Myer Paul E. Shoemaker Taneytown Fuss Funeral Home Tangetown Grace United Church of Christ J. E. Kerrigan Eugene Bo Miler Patrick D. McDerrmittt William C. Kuhn R. L. Pittentur David C. Weller

Dog Saves Five From Home Fire in Maryland Town

In Secretary New Market area, a two story frame house on Maryland 14 burned after 2:30 am. A terrier named Rip woke sleeping residents Wright and his wife, enabling them to save their three children, ages 6, 12, and 14, before firefighters battled the blaze for two hours. Loss estimated at 5 000 to 7 000 dollars. Cause undetermined.

Cambridge Rip Rips Wright Fire Department Maryland Secretary New Market

Deaths and Obituaries in Washington County area

Multiple notices list deaths and funeral details including Katherine R Guiney of Sharpsburg and Doris A Glover of Damascus. Also referenced are Robert T Heater of Lucketts and Nellie Snoddery of Williamsport with family links, service times, and interment plans at Arlington National Cemetery and Mt Pleasant cemetery respectively.

Stanley B. Glover Doris A. Glover Bethesda James and Mary Yates Damascus Virginia Phillips Washington Ben Franklin Gaithersburg Francis H. Barber Laytonsville Homer Heater Arlington National Cemetery

Son of Professor Burgee Succumbs

Leslies Ray Burgee eldest son of the late Professor Amon Burgee died at University Hospital at 1 am aged 76 8 years. He was to become vice president of the Boys High School Alumni Association. He worked for Frederick County Products Inc residing at 107 West Fourth Street. Survived by wife Mary Price Burgee, two sons and a daughter, plus his mother Engleman Burgee, and brothers and sisters including Richard Burgee and Fred Burgee. Funeral at 106 East Church Street with services Saturday at 2 pm. Interment Frederick Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donate to Frederick County Heart Association.

Leslies Ray Burgee Amon Burgee University Hospital Boys High School Princepal Boys” High School Burgee Frederick County Products Inc West Fourth Street Engleman Burgee Mary Price Burgee Richard R. Burgee Glass and Bursee Fred B. Burgee T. R. Borda Colesville Clyde Burgee Lewisburg Amon Bursee Jr Catonsville R. H. Beavers Demer J. Shook East Church Street Frederick Memorial Park Frederick County Heart Association West Church Street M. R. Etchison and Sons Funeral Directors

Birthday notices for Mrs Schmidt and Barbara White

Mrs. Harry Schmidt of Kline Boulevard is observing her birthday today. Barbara Ann White, four, celebrated her birthday Tuesday at her home on North Bentz Street.

Harry Schmidt Kline Barbara Ann White North Bentz Street

Retired Service Station Man Dies

George Melville Ball, of 300 South Jefferson Street, a retired service station operator, died Wednesday at Windebona Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He leaves wife Sadie May Montgomery Ball a daughter Lester C. Koogle a sister Dora M. Ball and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services 1 to 2 pm at his home with interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Robert E Dailey and Son, funeral directors.

George Melville Ball Sadie May Montgomery Ball South Jefferson Street Windebona Frederick County Daniel Lizzie Rippeon Ball Lester C. Koogle Frederick Dora M. Ball Catonsville

U S Calls For African Plan At United Nations

Adlai Stevenson urged the United Nations General Assembly to craft an African development program by Africans for Africa excluding Cold War politics. He outlined two core principles: assist Africa in self planning and resources assessment, and diversify agriculture plus expand industry. He did not submit a formal proposal, seeking wider consultation.

ED Nations N.Y United Nations U.S Adlai E. Stevenson U.N. General Assembly Africa Stevenson Kennedy Washington Med

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