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.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1961
Page
4
Reports from visitors say progress is excellent at the Singapore copper mines. About twenty men are currently employed as improvements continue under active development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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