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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1963
Page
2
Local notices and ads from Frederick Maryland publish basic subscription rates and mailing terms. The page lists price levels for one month six months and one year and notes Associated Press rebroadcast rights. No major events or individuals are described.
The 34 hour 26 minute 31 second flight by Major L. Gordon Cooper Jr. completed 22.9 orbits and covered about 600000 miles in the Faith 7 capsule. President Kennedy lauded the achievement as a victory for the human spirit as officials weigh next steps toward the moon.
The letter argues in favor of approving the wheat referendum measure. It stresses the need for state support and agricultural stability, urging voters to back the plan for harvest security and economic relief for farmers.
Ray H. Smith of Monocacy Meadows Farms argues that while the Farm Bureau promotes ending government involvement, leaders acknowledge Congress may intervene again after the upcoming referendum. He contends the real issue is economics and overproduction, noting a 1964 referendum is likely and criticizing greed as the greater internal danger.
Fire in David E Zimmerman residence on East Patrick Street nearly scorched the hall and rugs after a hanging lamp exploded while the family was away. The blaze was spotted by Henny A Hahn. Drill corps of Jacques de Molay Commandery Knights Templar earned praise at a fifth annual exhibition drill with about 200 attendees. Robbers linked to York Pa by three Black men were captured with stolen goods including items from Mrs. C. I. Conley and others, led to by Constable Carter and Sheriff Fagan. Chief George Brengile and Officer William Hoffman provided a humorous chase ending with Hoffman's arrest of his own boss, Brenne, who was mistaken for a suspect.
Twenty years ago items from the News-Post dated May 7 1943 describe American forces closing in on Tunisian towns and operations in the Mediterranean theater. The report notes regional offices and agency lines, with terse mentions of military actions and supply conditions.
A British writer samples Red China on a three week organized trip costing about 1340 dollars. Delegation style touring, guided by officials, includes visits to the Imperial Palace and the Great Hall of the People. Tourists observe both progress and rustic life, noting disciplined, calm citizens and May Day displays featuring Mao and other socialist leaders.
Purchasing Agent Allen R. Gaddisott presented plans to renovate Liberty School this summer with an estimated 30 000 pounds needed from capital expenditures plus maintenance for repairs and painting. A driveway would add to costs while bids for the project are planned next month and land purchase for a site at Adamstown remains unsettled.
Dr. Sensenbaugh identifies Thurmont as a future growth hotspot while Frederick High School crowding eases, with Middletown also showing signs of growth. The proposal to add five units would keep the school day unchanged, though board members offered no reaction to eliminating elective courses to gain ten units.
The Zonta Club gathered at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with President Lloyd Smith presiding. Three foreign exchange students at Frederick High spoke, led by Avis Fisher chairing the French Department and sharing experiences from Europe and the American Field in World War I era contexts.
The visible text fragment mentions Mark Madero and an ar a Camp with unclear context. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable from the garbled OCR.
The father of a Thurmont man, 64 year old Percy Albert, was killed Saturday in a collision on U S 40 east of Clear Spring Washington County. Albert died en route to Washington County Hospital after his car struck a tractor trailer driven by Harold Woodal of Needmore Pa. He is survived by his wife Daisy Gruber Albert, a Thurmont resident, two other sons, five daughters, 27 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 p m tomorrow at St Pauls Church Western Pike. The body lies at Rowland Funeral Home Clear Spring.
West Virginia State Police report two youths charged with breaking into the Potomac River cabin owned by John W. James. Gary Staller and John Updike, both Martinsburg residents, face counts for the entry south of Shepherdstown. A $200 outboard motor was stolen and later recovered in Pennsylvania.
A garbled Hornchurch text recalls Essiasd and Bran Keeler in a past event. The fragment mentions Philip and Zhan, with a question about whether more was seen or prevented.
An aspirational report describes the Morgan heiress directing a tour in Kyoto with connections to Paris. The piece notes a significant financial figure of $600,000 linked to the venture and mentions relatives and U.S. ties in a stylized, fragmentary account.
Deaths include John J. Chasin in Olathe Kansas survived by wife Mel Joyce Molesworth Chasin and two children Nancy and Joseph. Also listed are Edna M. OConnor of Brunswick and George B. Miller of Waynesboro with service details and survivors. Additional notices cover Janie Ray and Mayme Shepley with burial plans and funeral homes.
Mr and Mrs Gene Harshman announce the birth of daughter Donna Lee on Thursday May 16 at Groom Hospital in Clarendon. Mrs Harshman formerly Dorothy Ligier Middletown and Mrs Boate share in the news. Mr and Mrs Mation Gertind Di Fendi announce the tenth of her rat chdd, a son, born Sunday at Groom Hospital in Clarendon. Mrs Gatland is the former Miss Penns daughter of Mrs Bertie Dennis and was secretary at the Joel Chamber of Commerce in Mhce.
Local report states a man described as a prison escapee was arrested near Martinsville on a charge of burglary and larceny. The suspect allegedly identified accomplices and was detained after officers encountered him on the Myersville Harmoy road. Police declined to name the involved parties.
Wilbert Lake Smith known as W L Smith, prominent Braddock Heights farmer and Farm Bureau member, died Sunday at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a weeklong illness. He was 73, born in Bloomfield Frederick County, with survivors including eight children, a foster daughter, one sister, 17 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He held roles in Zion United Church of Christ, Jr OUSAM Walkersville, Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Co, and earlier Farm Bureau leadership. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home conducted by Rev. Mites S Reifsmder and Rev. Guy P. Reformed Comedy.
An Agoris t from Falls Church identified as Val faced charges after a traffic accident yesterday. Additional names and details appear garbled but indicate a legal action following the collision involving multiple individuals.
Reverend Stephen J. Chylinski, 65, died Tuesday at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. He served as pastor of St. Peter’s Libertytown for five years and Sacred Heart of Mary in Baltimore since 1991. He was ordained in 1928 by Archbishop Curley and survived by three brothers and two sisters. Pontifical High Mass set for 10:30 a.m. today.
Funeral services and interments were held for Dorothy Riordan Carty Charles H Frushour and Della Roseanna Putman. The Gladhill Company oversaw arrangements. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named for each service and interment took place at Mt Oliver Lewistown and other local cemeteries.
A six year old girl, Tammy Joanne Cole, daughter of Mrs Dermhy Cole of East Patrick Street, fractured her collar bone after a fall on Friday. She was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and released. The report notes multiple admissions to Vine Grove Comaleecent and Rest Home Braddykeishs and other hospital visits with mixed clarity due to damaged text.
Ohio members of the United Rubber Workers Local 2 reversed a prior vote and ratified a contract with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
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