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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1960
Page
4
The government will pay about 10 dollars per grower for unsold berries after a cancer scare reduced demand. Growers sought 15 to 20 million dollars for 1959 crop losses, with emergency loans already offered. The White House announced payments as legally appropriate under a 1935 law per the comptroller general.
Obituary notices report deaths of Mrs. Cahn Bloom alias Katie M Bloom 56 of Watersville Road near Poplar Springs Howard County and H Cargill former building contractor and widow Ida F Cargill among others. Also listed are Tilden Hayes Gray Benjamin Franklin Saylor and Mrs Harvey Wilson with service details and cemeteries.
Frederick Maryland page four brief item from the March 31 1960 edition notes standard newspaper content published by Great Southern Pyg and Eg Co at 26 Neth Courts. No further readable details are available.
A discussion of how many American women own or control business interests through spouses or estates, their possible confidence in markets, and the impact of female investors on buying and selling patterns. It notes the lack of a foolproof stock system and suggests a preference for sound growth stocks amid market fluctuations.
The editor presents reader letters praising support for National 4 H Club Week. Citizens express sincere appreciation for clubs and volunteers and note ongoing efforts across local chapters to promote youth development and community service.
Reports describe a desert testing site in France conducting a second atomic test within 24 hours. Warnings were not issued, with the alert following a prior blast. The notice references timing around Friday morning and a presidential or official alert system.
Fifty years ago items note J Windsor Williams selling a Buick Model 10 to Dr C H Conley in Kemptown, MM McAtee to umpire in Kansas State League, Charles H Fraley buying 269 chickens for 176 dollars, Thomas Deean killed in an accident, April 1910 marked the driest month since 1871, Western Union building on East Church Street sold to Lloyd C Cabler who will raze it, telegraph office to move to adjoining building.
A 1940 item notes stockholders of the Union Manufactrer Co electing directors Thomas Ammerman William Zimmerman Charles Mathias Jesse Anders and Louis Wilson. Mr and Mrs Bert Conor and Joseph Ragan accompanied them to Hagerstown for the dedication of the new city hall and dined at the Francis Scott Key Hotel after attending the event.
Dr Frank Damaro Jr is named a diplomate after surgical training at Henry Ford Hospital Detraz Korea and later. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons American Board of Abdominal Surgeons and the American Medical Association and resides with his family near the city.
Pope John XIII appoints a new editor for L Osservatore Romano and names Count Giuseppe Dalla Torre director emeritus after 41 years of guiding the Vatican newspaper. His successor as editor is Raimondo Manzini, previously leader of I Advenire Italia of Bologna.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Young of Grac ordered held a wedding anniversary with services at St. Ne on the date in 1910. The couple’s guests included Mrs. John Trout and Mrs. George H. Ward. Gifts were given to the honored couple.
The Fort Det Chapter of the Armed Forces Chemical Association with Dr O E Reed retired director of Livestock Research will present talk on World Agricultural Fair in India. L S Depmeni is principal pm. Reed to speak on highlights of his experience. James A Kime president Samuel Marrone secretary wives and guests invited. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Funeral services were conducted for Clay E lando in Florida and for Mrs Mary Joun, with Lutheran rites for Huey P Lona near MM. Arlington National Cemetery interment followed for Eduard C Hart. Funeral directors Reber Dailey and Son coordinated arrangements.
Patients admitted to Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg PA include Albert Stambough Rocky Ridge and several Taneytown residents. Washington County Hospital Hagerstown reports recent discharges for Colleen Lovett and daughter Thirmont Elisabeth Blickenstaff and son Hobart Blickenstaff of Myersville.
Brish Is Smith Day Speaker returned from a month in India where he spoke at the R Paul Smith Day event in the Hotel. He described Rotary club visits in Calcutta Bangkok and other cities and spoke of Nehru's influence. He noted India faces severe poverty with 5 percent of the population living on less than 60 dollars per year.
Several residents and visitors were admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital this week for surgery or observation. Names include Mrs J Kenneth Kefauver 604 Rail Avenue, G Monroe Free New Ludernve, Arthur C Flock Middletown, Joyce Elaine Boyer, and Mrs Russell J Green Ayers vile. Some underwent procedures Tuesday with follow up at home.
Mr and Mrs Julius Fries of Belle Harbor announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Louise Fries to Johnison son of Mr and Mrs Bailey of Thurmont. Marion Louise Fries is a graduate of Francis de Sales Academy and St Mary’s College. Johnison teaches at Hereford High School Hereford Maryland. No wedding date has been set.
Brad dock Heights Breakfast and Frederick Evening Optimist clubs lead a community effort to assemble 2 990 Easter baskets for local youth programs. Baskets are packed April 5 6 and 7 at the Boys Club on West South Street with door to door sales starting April 30. Proceeds fund safety scouting and other youth activities locally while buying candy from a nearby merchant ensures freshness.
The Associated Press notes dangerous spring floods across the Midwest driving thousands from homes in Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Kansas and Missouri. More rain swells rivers and streams prompting continued evacuations and expected multi million dollar property damage with at least seven deaths reported.
More than 380 elite Air Force ROTC cadets from Maryland and Washington DC will participate in military drills and a ceremony at the University of Maryland Meade on April 2. The event, sponsored by the general headquarters at Fort Meade, follows a banquet at the nearby Sayan 3 site.
Parker discusses the American Legion and Sons of the American Revolution in a Maryland chapter meeting. He notes active war officers in Congress and urges loyalty amid a bill to repeal college loyalty oaths. The chapter, organized in 1920, nears its fortieth anniversary with plans for Memphis congress.
Public Service Commission hearings on a proposed 10 percent rate increase for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. data shows Rodulf A. Carrico challenging the company’s case while American Telephone and Telegraph backing notes higher net income needed and taxes will absorb most revenue. C and P argues for needed funds, with current 7 percent return cited and 1959 net income around two million dollars.
Thieves forced entry at Ramsbourg's Coffee Shop on N Market Street and stole cash and small items. Police report $259 taken from the register along with two cigarettes and a lighter. Trooper Douglas E. Rogers of the state police is handling the investigation.
Bidders for school materials include Kurtz Brothers Paoli Pa Eastern Division, Paul M Adams Co Baltimore Hagerstown Paper Co and others. After delivery to West Frederick Junior High, items are distributed to county schools for use in maintaining school attire and operations.
A partially readable notice mentions R. Shankle residing at 35 and references a retired fireman status. The fragment hints at a fire department-related notice but lacks full details.
Me. Jerry C. Esler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keefer G. Eyler of Woousboro, finished Marine rifle marksmanship training on March 11 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He serves with the 1st Battalion, infantry regiment of the 2nd Marine Division.
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