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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1963
Page
2
A 1963 editorial mix discusses federal spending and curfew policies, citing Governor Rhodes’s austerity moves in Ohio and urging action. It notes longstanding presidential failure to curb debt, references Frederick County lineage of Johann Tabler, and previews a Maryland wheat referendum with voter signup details and farming stakes.
The United States saw an average per capita income of $2357 with Nevada at $3351 and Mississippi at $1282. While these figures mark a high income relative to much of the world, they are still below desirable American standards.
Frederick City youths protest a vandalism notice from HJ Services Inc. to protect property and equipment at a local facility. The letter condemns damage, demands action, and notes widespread public reaction and calls for enforcement to stop the destruction.
Fifty years ago frost warnings followed a near freezing night with a potential frost in mountains. South Carroll street paving slowed by the B and O crossing and the Frederick railroad. Rain further delayed progress. A new engine connection saved time at Church street and Chapel alley. Improvements planned at Evangelical Reformed church and parsonage front, removing iron fencing and planting a hedge. George Grossnickle, son of C W Grossnickle, broke a leg helping haul wood when a wagon ran over him. Frank Doll of Doll and Doll, liverymen, in City Hospital with blood poisoning from a horse bite. Ladies committee campaigning to sell Chautauqua tickets for the week of August 4. Charles Henry Jourdan, 83, mathematics and chemistry professor at Mt Saint Mary’s College, died at Pleasant Level residence.
Local air raid spotters urged to heighten vigilance as Army reports possible raids on both coasts. May Queen of the college Miss Mabel Doris Missimer of Penn Valley Pa crowned at six. Over 100 people flee a Baltimore fire that destroyed a laundry and damaged adjoining roofs. President Roosevelt ordered government operation of coal mines with military protection if needed and urged miners to return to work. Eight properties on South Bentz Street condemned as unfit for habitation. Stalin declared western blows presaged a second European front and mocked any peace talk. Ralph Irelan and Dr J W Houser elected burgess and town commissioner in Emmitsburg elections.
A man working in a ditch at the Laurel Plaza Shopping Center construction site was pronounced dead on arrival at Leland Memorial Hospital. State Police said he was trapped when the ditch walls collapsed. The site is east of the city line near Laurel.
Frank A. Doll dies after a prolonged illness at a hospital. He resided at 413 Rosemont Avenue and was 73 years old. Doll lived near Milan engaged in farm work east of Frie ten where he tended a herd of cattle. He served 17 years in Fred ore and was a longtime representative of Witton Farms Dairy in Baltimore. A member of Evangelical Lutheran church, he was a son of the late Joo and Mas L. Cramer Ord of Frederick County. His wife Miriam Kirk] survives.
The Doll family of New Freedom Pennsylvania Mrs Mary Doll Collins of West Palm Beach Florida Charles Kirk Doll of New Freedom and Joseph T Doll of LaBelle Florida Richard E Doll of Cincinnati Ohio and one sister Mrs Alvin H Crawford of Frederick plus ten grandchildren and one nephew. The body lies at the funeral home 1201 North Market street. There is no viewing and private funeral services followed by interment upon family arrival in Mount Olivet cemetery. Robert E Daily and Son funeral directors.
Shepherd College in Shepherdstown West Virginia will host the State Board of Education on Friday. President Oliver S Ikenberry announced Lacy J Rice of Martinsburg will lead the group to campus for a 9 am meeting a luncheon at 12 10 pm and a campus tour. The board consists of officers Mrs Claude R Davisson president Weston Mr A H Spangler vice president Bluefield Mr H E Baer secretary Charleston and members Mrs Anarene Portram Renova Dr S J Baskerville Charleston Mr Charles H Brown Kinawood Mr J C Jeffords Jr C Marro Mr Lacy J Rice Martinsburg Mr Perce Rose Buckhorn and Mr Stephen J Russek Wheeling.
Leslie WH Sad of 24 Dull Avenue celebrates his birthday with friends Pilgee todas and Mr Sai. He has lived in Frederick County many years and attends Bethel African Church and Tuscarora Grange, with family and neighbors sending best wishes.
Emmitsburg elected Ralph Irelan burgess by a 4 vote margin in a 373 vote contest. He won 199 votes to 151 for Charles D. Gillelan as 512 residents were eligible while a close town commissioner race likely will be challenged. Dr J W Houser edged James Welty 174 to 173 for reelection.
Dr Frederick J Heldrich and Dr Frank Camaro named as delegates from Frederick County Medical Society to the annual Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland meeting opening today in Baltimore. Alternates are Dr Richard L Frith and Dr A M Powell. Also planning to retire the major portion of the meeting’s proceeding is Dr Leas RK Schontman. Local doctors expect to attend various portions of the meeting including science and business sessions. Delegates from Washington and Montgomery counties will join, with Mrs Howard Weeks and Mrs C D Sprecht spoof Washington County, and Mrs John Bail and Mrs William Ix Lister of Montgomery County.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices compile deaths from Frederick, Carroll, and surrounding counties. Names include Richardson Craig, Miss Elizabeth Forney, Maude Knight, Guy C. Lewis, Samuel Rakes, Joseph St. Marys, and Joseph Tall among others. Services scheduled across funeral homes in Emmitsburg Taneytown Myersville Martinsburg Westminster and Smithsburg with calls and rosaries noted.
Adams County Pennsylvania plans its annual Apple Blossom Sunday on May 5 at the South Mountain Fairgrounds near Aredtsville. The event, sponsored by the Adams County Fruitgrowers Association, features an apple dessert buffet, displays of apple products, and the crowning of the Adams County Apple Queen at 2 p.m. with Miss Brenda Bean, Pennsylvania s Apple Queen, in attendance. The festival showcases 18 000 acres of fruit and highlights Adams County s leadership in apple production with multiple processing plants producing jars and cans of applesauce juice and other apple products.
Funeral services were held for Miss Myra Blackston who died Saturday at Frederick Memorial Hospital with Rev. O B Jackson and Rev. J R Leeks officiating. Pallbearers included Henry Brown and William Hoy. Interment at St. Pauls Cemetery in Della. C E Hicks III, director. Also noted were funerals for Mrs. Rhoda Estella Blessing and infant Kelly Jean Cecil, with services in Union Bridge and at home, and graveside ceremonies for G Clyde Monier of Damascus. Pallbearers named for Blessing and Monier include Granville Grebil, Luther Houck, Marvin Magn, and Rus Long.
Mrs Wayne Neely retiring Frederick AAUW president and incoming president Miss Martha Binney will attend the 21st Maryland Division convention in Chevy Chase. Delegates from 21 branches gather at the National 4H Club Foundation theme Women Their Complexities and Challenges.
In morning sessions Magistrate Stanely Bennett found Lenhart guilty for failing to grant right of way, fined 5 dollars plus costs after an April 11 crash at West Sixth and North Market. Dixon, 35, of Pasadena, was guilty of exceeding 40 mph, with a 10 dollar fine and costs suspended. Smith, 56, of South Market, faced trespass charges and received a suspended 25 dollar fine with costs. Houck, 25, of Poolesville, forfeited 75.68 dollars for multiple violations including disobeying a police officer, running a red light, and speeding after an April 7 stop.
Among The Sick Gerad Gastiey on East Fifth Street was injured in an acy cert last week. Donald E. Wachter, son of Mr and Mrs. Wachter on North Market Street, underwent surgery Thursday at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is reported in satisfactory condition. Milord Hawes of West KectiTact has returned from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Firemen's Ballade set for Winchester with parade as a festival feature. Frederick's five companies slated to participate.
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