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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1963
Page
2
The Frederick News lists subscription rates with 5 cent single copies and monthly, quarterly, and yearly options. Mail and carrier pricing vary, and delivery charges may apply. The paper notes Associated Press content and rights and is dated Saturday May 11, 1963.
The House passed a military pay raise totaling 1.2 billion dollars with an average increase of 12.6 percent and a 293 to 10 vote. Amendments would add combat pay costing 1 to 2 million yearly and raise retirement pay for veterans who retired before June 1, 1958, by 30.5 million. The piece notes defense needs and the sacrifice of servicemen while poking at automation in archery and motivational analysis in a humorously cynical aside.
A reader urges The News to install a STOP sign at the Grant Place and Homestead Street crossing in Frederick City. He cites shrubbery blocking eastward visibility for northbound Grant Place and westbound Homestead Street, arguing the sign would prevent accidents and property damage.
Members of the Wesley Class I at Gist Church held May 7 at Wisner. Devotions led by Mrs Hartr C. Sita and Mrs Geerte Zmepmiere. Refreshments followed. next meeting planned for June 3.
The Chamber committee chaired by Edward HH. Etchison discussed the phase transport con gio and the Kennedy Administration youth employment programs. Members pressed for updates and urged action on policy implementation and funding.
The Mercury fell to four degrees after a day of record cold. Frederick county preparations begin for the ninth annual reunion of Reformed Sunday schools at Braddock Heights on August 7. Company A.M.J.G. departs for Saunders Range in five days by a special B&O car. Augustus Cramer, former LY of Walkersville, dies at 100. Markets show eggs 17-18 cents and butter 25-30 cents as cold wind bites. Old Episcopal burying ground on East All Saints Street to Mt. Olivet. sale planned. Elizabeth Butler grave marker found dated 1734 aged 48. Superintendent John T. White and G. Lloyd Palmer to visit 186 county schools this year. Palmer finds a teacher placing pupils on the porch for instruction.
White House disclosure that Churchill brought three leaders from the India theater suggests emphasis on strategy against Japan for Roosevelt and Churchill. American heavy bombers escorted by RAF fighters attacked Catania harbor in Sicily. Local Draft Board One announced 17 registrants accepted for service. New cents per pound beef veal lamb and mutton retail prices revised downward under hold the line order. Local gasoline situation described as critical very serious and acute with bulk plants operating but no near-term improvement. New milk order expected to raise prices to Frederick market by five to six cents a gallon. An isolated Axis force in North Africa surrendering freely. Three-week day spell ended with thunderstorm and rain. Pierce Gaver Jr was Boys Week Mayor of Frederick for a day as youths took over City Hall.
A local taxi driver earned the top tip of the month for aiding police after an escape from the county jail. The driver followed calls, relayed information to authorities, and helped locate the escapee as a fire department response unfolded. Market prices for wheat and oats were listed at the end.
Fort Detrick to dedicate and unveil a Biomathematics building with a May 16 ceremony at 11 a.m. featuring Lt. Col. Massoglia and Gen. Delmore. Open house at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. guest visits, Armed Forces Day events on May 17 with a 3 p.m. gate opening, band, and parade. May 7 proclamation urged Frederick residents to honor Armed Forces. Also notes Panama dedication of Gorgas Memorial Institute facilities and local births at Fort Detrick.
Howard R. Clay 33 of Bartholows died Friday morning. Born at Bartholows he was a son of the late James C. and Fanny Nelson Clay. Survived only by cousins. Calling after 7 p.m. today at Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home Damascus. services Monday at 11 a.m. with burial in Marvin Chapel Cemetery Plane No. 4. Interment will be in Marvin Chapel Cemetery.
L Lewren Sibert division manager of the United Insurance Company of America was elected first vice-president of the Maryland State Association of Life Underwriters at the annual convention May 2 at Turf Valley Country Club near Baltimore. Other officers elected were Paul A Murphy president and Smith A Eckenrode Westminster first vice-president. Sibert aims to become state president within two years. Attendees included Marion D Carmack Jr and Mrs Sibert along with Theodore J Norsinger and several local colleagues.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Ebert Ewer Fietcher at Trinity Methodist Church with Rev James Bellamy officiating. Burial followed at Mount Hope Cemetery with arrangements by The Feast Home Funeral Directors.
An incomplete clipping notes a recent event at a hospital with references to Silis factors and individuals including Richard Stevens and Mrs Moen. It mentions a Saturday occurrence at misomery General Hospital, OH, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear specifics or outcomes.
Two 1963 National Science Fair finalists, Dewey Irwin Dykstra Jr. and Charles Richard Bokesch, sons of local residents, tour historic and scientific sites in New Mexico. The program aims to spark interest in the atomic and space ages and showcase the state’s culture and industry. They will attend lectures, seminars, and meet noted scientists in the host city.
Maryland farmers faced a continuing decline in the all-commodity index in April, with prices received down from March and from a year earlier. The Maryland-Delaware Crop Reporting Service noted lower hog, milk, beef, turkey, and soybean prices, offset slightly by higher sweet potatoes oats and beef cattle.
Easton Maryland motor truck association officers were elected at the state convention led by Roger Chariton of Hagerstown as president. Other officers named include vice presidents Jeweth Draprk Federals here, Richard Smith, Ralph B. Taylor, Raymond H. Feat, Bernard H. Ways. secretary W Wilson Corrman. treasurer Robert W. Purock. and Maryland delegate to the executive committee of American Trucking Associates.
The Francis Scott Key Boy Scout exposition at Frederick Fairgrounds is set for 2 p.m. June 8. ticket sales kits were distributed to Cub Pack Scout Troop and Explorer Post reps. Richard L. Shipley reports sales are going well. Robert D. Vaughn of Pack 278 is first to sell 25 tickets. Prizes awarded for every 25 tickets and emblems for ten. Each ticket includes a beef sandwich and a grandstand seat to see all three phases of scouting with a special authentic Indian dance by Montgomery District scouts in full costume.
Dr Charles E Waring head of U Conn Chemistry speaks on The Pedagogy of a Porpoise at 715 pm May 21 at the Fort Detrick Officers Club public invited film shown Waring has worked with Naval Ordnance Test Station and is Scientific Advisor Corporate co sponsors Fort Detrick Armed Forces Chemical Association and Army Navy Reserve Units David Spiner handles reservations
A Mother’s Day reminiscence laments the undermining of motherhood and extols its beauty while urging heartfelt tribute. The report then details City Hall renovation open houses led by Mayor Magaha, with tours at City Hall and the Public Works Division, plus police headquarters events for National Police Week.
Dickerson Methodist Church youth group plans a church meeting and church auction for Saturday May 18. Local residents report bike accident injuries, hospital stays, and recoveries. Community members and families mark birthdays anniversaries and visit relatives in Frederick, Mt. Rainier, Pocomoke City, and White's Ferry. The Monocacy Homemakers group holds its regular monthly meeting.
Harry Baidhs Shank Jr. son of Mrs. Wikia Shank is noted in Wisner sineet as celebrating his second birthday. The item also mentions Robert Stall, son of Ma, in a brief personal notices context.
Washington AP report states WC Dellom Jr of University M4 has been named director of the National Cap Planning Creamsseen. The new planning director previously led Chariesim County, California, and served as planning director for Cook County Ti Housing Authority from 1951 to 1953.
An oblique note describes a partial lunar eclipse on a clear night in 1965 affecting northern Japan, the North Pacific, Alaska, Canada, and nearby areas. The fragmented text hints at astronomy observations or travel notes tied to that celestial event.
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