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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
4
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County Treasurer Congratulations go to Mrs. Charlotte Yarrell, the first woman named treasurer of Frederick County. She succeeds James H. Falk, who died suddenly Sunday after decades of faithful service. Falk was praised for running the office like a bank, never neglecting duties, and earning broad respect from the community.
A sobering look at home hazards with bedroom fires gas and smoke risk. The article cites 50 percent of accidental bed deaths from dropped cigarettes and other dangers from waxed floors rugs and slips. The piece also summarizes Sabillasville civic meeting notes on zoning and land use.
Thomas T Speak of East Patrick Street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital after an extensive laceration on his right wrist from a fall at the Shafer Service Station Routes 40 and 40 A where he works. State Police officer Hiram J Brown transported him to the hospital.
French doctors and dentists stage protest strikes in Paris against proposed social security law changes that would cap fees charged to patients. The action aims to pressure officials amid debate over healthcare pricing.
Miss Hester V Snyder of Hampstead is a patient at Hanover General Hospital Hanover Pa. Stanley E Eye of Harpers Ferry was admitted to Kings Daughters Hospital Martinsburg WV. Francis Aurand of Taneytown was admitted to Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg Pa. Elmer Springer and Earl A Rice of Emmitsburg were released from Annie Warner. Mrs William Little and infant son of Taneytown were discharged from Warner Hospital.
May 12, 1910 column notes Mrs Charles J. Barrick and J B Black visit Frederick to discuss a Rocky Ridge church excursion to Baltimore on the Western Maryland Railway. Thurmont’s historic last match factory building nears identity loss after repairs by Rudolph Eyler. Barry Gaugh, about 293 years old, a Thurmont rail worker, fatally crushed between freight cars near Catoctin Furnace on May 10. Harry Lowe, rural mail carrier, has a thrilling encounter with a large black snake near Fairfield. Obituary of OBN Schell’s one year old son from West South Street marked by a postal shower. Milton A Woodward on West Patrick Street adds a balcony to his property.
Reports from May 12 1940 include German troops breaking into a strategic siege and British Prime Minister Churchill stressing victory at all costs. Frederick events note a Safety Patrol parade with about 200 participants, Carl Bell named editor in chief of the Frederick High School High Flier, livestock dealer Daniel A Haines dies, and nurses training graduates near Sabillasville with Dr Charles H E Conley presiding. Judges Joan J Parker and Morris A Soper were guests at the Roger Brooke Taney home in Frederick.
Obituaries outline Mrs. Duvall a longtime practical nurse with five children and service details. John Wesley Elliott dies at 66 in Hayfield after a sudden illness. funeral at Mount Olive Church. Miss Effie V. Winger dies aged in teens, formerly of Thurmont, with services set. Fogle-Ben nix wedding reported with ceremony at The Church of the Brethren and reception. couple resides in Weaverton after Nashville trip.
The funeral of Gordon W Spur Tier aged 205 Grove Blvd died suddenly Saturday was held Wednesday at 2 PM from the North Market Street funeral home. Rev W Merval Weaver officiated. Masonic graveside rites by Lynch Lodge 163 AF and AM with Worshipful Master Jack H Goodman in charge. Casket bearers were Harry O Brachey Shirley Braungart Howard M Albaugh Francis S Gaither Jr Harold Chichester James G Shannon. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Robert E Dailey and Son, funeral directors.
Pinar del Rio report says Gerardo Padron a farm laborer aged 109 collapsed and died on Wednesday while attending the funeral of his brother Miguel who was said to be 123. Funeral details were sparse and local officials provided the basic account.
Mary Ellen Creed and Maria Callas tend the Harold Weisburg poultry farm for the National Poultry Festival in Selbyville Delaware June 17 and 18. Weisberg loans an incubator and provides eggs for a school science fair project on imprinting. the girls win first place.
The 20th annual Spring Show and Sale at Frederick Fair Grounds produced record prices with 25 top females averaging $518 and nine bulls averaging $66. Notables include A J Cassatt and J A Watson as top breeders. champion female sold for $1,000 to Four Winds Farms, Massachusetts. The Maryland sale network extended to multiple states and a gold watch honored manager A Leland Clark.
A car speeding to catch a school bus crashed into a tree killing one passenger and injuring two others. Trooper Gallen cited recent complaints of youths chasing buses and warned that violators face stiff penalties under school bus laws.
Among the sick, Michael E. Pue of Woodsboro is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Bobby Anderson of 320 Redwood Avenue has returned from Frederick Memorial after breaking his arm in a bicycle fall last Saturday. Linda Hahn of Feagaville came home from Washington County Hospital following a Monday tonsillectomy and is improving. Joan Esworthy, 42 months old of Mt Airy, was moved from Frederick Memorial to University Hospital Baltimore for further treatment and observation.
Mrs. Lewis Tillie Moberly of 218 East Seventh Street observes her birthday today. Maurice Donsife of Woodsboro also celebrates his birthday today. Susan Harris of Shookstown will turn 12 tomorrow and is a sixth grader at Yellow Springs Elementary. Mr and Mrs Harvey Showe of East Patrick Street celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary on May 6.
Neva Ann Weidman became the bride of Ross Mills Jr. at 7 p.m. May 7 at First Baptist Church. Rev. Robert Woodward officiated. The couple, of this city and Lime Kiln respectively, plan residence at 134 East Fifth Street after a short trip to Washington.
George A. Miles president of Washington Bible College will headline the Frederick County Youth for Christ rally this Saturday at 7 45 pm in the Staley Park Field House Frederick Miles a Albion College graduate and University of Michigan alum has led the D C school since 1945 The event also features a male quartet from the college Funds are urged from banks across Frederick County to reach nearly 34000 toward new hospital facilities
Four Frederick banks pledged 26000 to the Frederick Memorial Hospital building fund as part of a 650000 campaign. Banks cited a 5 percent typical share and noted each gift reflected size and assets. Pledges: Farmers and Mechanics Citizens 13500, Frederick County National Bank 2000, Frederick Town Savings Institution 9500, Western Maryland Trust Company 335000. WMTC included a letter from president James H Grove praising the project.
The National Academy of Sciences elected Dr. Robert J. Huebner of Hamsville to its membership along with thirty four other distinguished scientists from the Washington area including Allen A. Asim Director Karl F. Herreid Herbert Friedman and Robert Galambos. Rev Stanley F Hauser of Zion Episcopal Church announced he has accepted a charge at St Mark's Church in Houston Texas.
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