Frederick News Briefs May 17 1963
The Frederick News publishes a Friday edition with standard subscription rates and delivery details. The paper notes Associated Press membership and reserves republication rights for local and AP dispatches.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1963
Page
2
The Frederick News publishes a Friday edition with standard subscription rates and delivery details. The paper notes Associated Press membership and reserves republication rights for local and AP dispatches.
The president urges Congress to permanently extend compensation for long term unemployed who exhausted state benefits. He proposes a federal goal of 50 percent weekly wages, with a national cost around 2.5 billion dollars, funded by higher wage taxation and a higher federal tax rate. Critics call it a pre election year bid and warn of heavier business taxes.
A Senate Preparedness subcommittee report says U S intelligence gathered data on the Cuban buildup but failed in evaluation due to a bias that strategic missiles would not be introduced into Cuba. The committee notes a philosophical conviction within the intelligence community hindered detection.
Letter from R Curtis Day Maryland FFA state president commends News farm page for printing Damascus FFA Chapter success in the Hoards Dairyman judging contest. He argues that publicity of youth achievements can reduce juvenile delinquency and supports more coverage of young people’s accomplishments.
A John Hanson Apartments motorist, Alice R. Davis, was charged with reckless driving after losing control off North Bentz street and hitting a parked 1961 Chevrolet owned by Raymond Sandower. Total damage was about 450 dollars. No charges filed in a second minor Ein accident on East Patrick Street.
Article notes debates on hogs within Frederick city limits, measles affecting Buckeystown public school, county schools closing May 29, Buckeystown Packing Co addition and manager Archie Mossburg, a voter qualification ruling deeming grandfather clause unconstitutional, a house fire near Mt. Airy with residents rescued, Rev Guy P Bready elected Maryland classis president, and advocacy for steel cages in Police Court.
Navy reports describe American submarines sinking six enemy ships in Pacific waters including a destroyer while damaging another vessel. A Tokyo press quote cites a steady stream of reinforcements as US forces land at Attu Island under combined naval and air bombardment.
John R. Hyssong was elected president of the Optimist Club of Frederick at a VFW meeting. He has three years of active membership and has served as Boy's Work chairman and vice-president. New officers include Bernard Lorenzen, Charles Collins as vice-presidents and others. The installation is set for June 18 at Peter Pan Inn.
State police investigated three minor accidents last night near Route 394 and Third Street. Officers responded to scattered collisions and exchanged driver information. Weather and road conditions were noted as possible factors.
Salisbury AP John Brademas D Ind told 450 Methodist ministers and laymen at the 24th Peninsula Annual Conference that Birmingham churches failed to lead in racial issues. He said churches were silent and often closed doors to Negroes on Good Friday and Easter. The conference urged racially inclusive church programs as it nears its four day end.
Linda Lee Rice daughter of Mr and Mrs Leroy Rice and Larry Cleving er of Odessa Texas were married May 4 at 2 pm in Mt Prospect Church Lewistown Rev Charles Pollard officiated. The bride wore lace over taffeta and carried a white Bible with carnations. Bridesmaids wore blue and pink street length dresses. Best man was Gordon Sandland with Nick Nick els as usher. Post ceremony organ recital and reception followed at Lewistown Community Hall. The groom a PFC in the Army and headed to Fort Ord California.
May 205 aide event mentions Joe and Prenaear in a brief, fragmentary note. No clear date, place, or full context is readable.
Rev. Dale M. Shellhamer will be installed as pastor of the Glade Charge at 7 30 p m Sunday in Walkersville. A Pennsylvania native and former Air Force member, he has ties to St John s Woodsboro and Glade Church. He earned a B A from Franklin and Marshall in 1956 and studied at Lancaster Theological Seminary, reentering in 1961 and set to graduate this June. He is married with one son and will be installed by Rev Roy C Snyder with liturgist Rev James A Smith Jr and message by Rev Dr Neville E Smith of Emmanuel UCC Hanover Pa.
Washington AP reports a scheduled reception for astronaut Gordon Cooper by President Kennedy at the White House is postponed by 24 hours. The ceremony time was set for 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, with officials and press to be accommodated.
Several death notices from the local area detail deaths of Charles H Frushour Harvey Ray Spurrier and Mrs Deila Roseanna Putman. The notices list birthplaces families church affiliations service details and funeral arrangements with dates and locations. Interments are noted at Mt Olivet and Lewistown cemeteries with Creager and M R Etchison and Son as funeral directors.
A quirky item presents a playful riddle set as a puzzle column. The text hints at crowded paths and curious hints leading readers toward a clever trap book. The piece invites engagement and suggests a welcoming puzzle challenge for readers.
Rigger Construction Co of Baltimore wins Mt. Airy Ridge Swimming Pool contract. Work starts June 1 with completion expected by August 1. Pool sits on five acres at Beck drive end, features include diving board, diving well, four racing lanes, wading pool, bath houses, parking, filtration and chlorination, and town water plus on site well. Membership capped at 233 families. 101 joined so far.
The FDA announced three toy makers will withdraw plastic molding toys after reports of mild skin rashes in children. Hassenfeld Bros. Central Falls Rhode Island for Flubber. Old Fox Toy Co. North Branford Conn for Robin Rubber. Deca Plastics Material Co. Inc. South Gate Calif for Plubber.
Funeral services for Ernest M. Young who died May 9 in Baltimore were held last Saturday at Truman Schuay funeral home with interment in Mount Olivet. Services for Thomas C. Fox were at Keysville Lutheran Church with pallbearers named and burial in Keysville cemetery. Paul L. Snyder died Tuesday and funeral services were held at Barton funeral home with interment in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
Charlesville Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Walter Clem’s home with co host Mrs. Wesley Wachter presiding. Twelve members attended and discussed family responsibilities led by Mrs. Lemuel Shafer who also conducted a quiz. A joint meeting of three clubs is planned for May 20. No regular meeting is scheduled. The annual plan meeting will be held June 2 at 6 50 p m at Mrs Hatty Staley’s home.
A blaze at a Carrel County location prompted evacuation and a noon fire response. Residents planned a Methodist Church service and a community meeting at the same time. Local officials organized a dinner and memorial events nearby, with volunteers assisting in the aftermath.
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