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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1963
Page
2
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Fifty years ago the annual May Day fete hosted by Miss Florence Doub of Hood College drew about fifty girls who traveled by car to Yellow Springs to sketch. Activities included student sketches and a change in publication timing for The Evening Post as it shifted from afternoon to morning edition.
Four state medical associations including California Pennsylvania Maine and New York adopt resolutions urging physicians to warn patients especially teenagers about heavy cigarette smoking. They state evidence links smoking to lung cancer and cardiovascular diseases and call for a national stance following NIH inquiry.
The Syracuse University football legend Ernie Davis, the only Black Heisman winner, died at age 23 from leukemia after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns. The piece notes leukemia remains incurable despite advances in science.
Dr. Frank H. Kramer aged 77, professor emeritus of education at Gettysburg College, died Sunday night after a short illness. He served Gettysburg College 43 years, chairing the education department from 1920 to 1956 and teaching Oriental Arts until illness. Born April 1895 in Jersey City, he joined Gettysburg in 1910, earned a PhD in 1921, and helped acquire Oriental Art for the college. He was a Phi Beta Kappa member and active in education associations.
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Allied headquarters in North Africa report 113 enemy planes destroyed in raids on Italy and Sardinia in what was called a great victory day for the Strategic Air Force. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Japan’s fleet commander, killed in action in April, was noted by President Roosevelt in a quotable reaction. Monocacy river floods upstream of Frederick and Carroll counties wash away bridge sections and block roads. Frederick High Alumni cancels dance due to pleasure driving ban. New enforcement of the pleasure driving ban begins. Game wardens vow warrants for owners who ignore dog control warnings. Cay Democrats nominate E Paul Machaha for Mayor and Louis Eichelberger for Cay Register after a well attended meeting.
Trial magistrates are summoned for a state meet with attendees including local officials. The event agendas include legal attestations and formal sessions to discuss judiciary matters and regional administration.
J Pieterse who joined last November, William H Crabill who joined last October, and Major M M Puncke of the State Police featured in training. The program covered fundamentals of police work, motor vehicle and criminal law, investigation, radio communications, firearms, first aid, courtesy, and officer-violator relations.
A Frederick hearing before Magister Byron W. Thompson convicted Charles M. Pennington 40 of RFD 2 Frederick of drunken driving and driving without a license. He was fined 175 dollars plus costs. Also convicted were Weedon Wright Bowie 20 of Ice street who faced four motor vehicle charges and was jailed 40 days in default of 55 dollars in fines. Boris Schneeberg 49 of Binghamton NY fined 25 dollars for failing to drive to the right of center. Reginald Snowden Jr 24 of Mt Airy fined 10 dollars each on two charges of exceeding 25 mph through radar. Additional acquittals included George W. Hill 20 and Evelyn G. Myers with no penalties.
A 40 pound dummy nuclear reactor was launched from Wallops Island Virginia early today to test tail behavior and stability during ascent. The mock device rose on a rocket and aimed to reach open sea, with officials noting measurements of deceleration and drag to study performance.
Miss Martha Ungleshee of Libertytown placed third in the Chesapeake District Civitan International citizenship essay contest and will be honored at the Frederick Civitan Club dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. She won first in area competition and earned a $50 bond. other local winners include Lynda Gilbert in second with $75, Jane Keepers with $30, and Paula Starbuck with $25.
Francis Scott Key District leaders meet at Southern Restaurant with Dr. Charles E. Broadrup presiding to review current scouting objectives. Mien M. Muller leads the discussion on unit experiences and planned district activities as 26 units have signed up and ticket sales proceed.
A string of obituaries reports the deaths of Grover E. Barrick 73 of Smithsburg Mary Emma Fleagle 85 of Taneytown William F Lancaster 57 of Bolivar and Buckeystown resident Edgar Lee Schwartz 65 plus burial and memorial plans. Surviving relatives include children grandchildren and siblings with services conducted by local pastors and funeral homes.
Mr and Mrs C Edward Walter and their children Kathryn and William Barton visit aunt Edna Measel in Frederick last weekend. Walter, son of the late City Engineer Raymond Walter, is now a Highway Pennant Engineer in Baltimore. Elizabeth Heffner of Frederick looks forward to her 6th birthday on May 26 with her husband Edward PoJomis and family at 327 South Jefferson Street.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple patient entries at Frederck Megara Hospital and Uni Memetia Tiettal Redmore with names such as Mrs Ernest Valhade and Mrs Eleanor Ton. It notes observations and procedures on Tuesday and Wednesday with unclear details and spellings.
Marchand state notes 2,808 Korean War veterans will swap CRS GI Weurance stakes for SW protection. By exchanging pieces before September 13, 7483 they become eligible for part of a $16 million special insurance fund.
The Neenevits decree directs elementary school educators to implement revised classroom standards and new attendance procedures. It outlines required training, evaluation metrics, and compliance timelines for districts and school leaders.
Four Hood College music students present two senior recitals this weekend. Lorraine Gorrell headlines Friday at 8 p.m. in Brodbeck Hall with a multilingual solo recital accompanied by Dr. John Ramaley. Saturday at 8 p.m. in Coffman Chapel features Susan Colton, Mary Ann McLaren, Jo Ann Reiber, and others in a program including Hindemith, Neri, Tchaikovsky, Cowell, Lloyd, Buxtehude and Franck.
Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia Grayson Martin widow of Col Walter F Martin were held at 11 a m Tuesday at the funeral home 106 East Church Street Rev Maurice D Ashbury officiated Pallbearers were furnished by Arlington National Cemetery Fort Myer Va where interment was held at 1 30 p m M R Etchison and Son funeral directors Funeral services for Mrs Janie Adell Ray of Damascus were held yesterday at 2 p m at the Francis J Barber Funeral Home in Laytonsville Rev Norman Ehrlich officiating Interment in Upper Seneca Baptist Cemetery Cedar Grove Pallbearers Harold Young Ralph Young Herbert Nicholson Carol Nicholson William Bogley and Bedford Dodson
The Washington Post reports former President Eisenhower former Vice President Nixon and Pennsylvania Governor Scranton will meet in western Maryland at the Point View Motel near Deep Creek Lake. They are said to arrive by helicopter Saturday afternoon and depart Sunday as guests of Frans Rackiex president of Jessop Steel Co.
Space officials have halted further Project Mercury flights while keeping the key handy for emergency use. Abraham Hyatt of NASA says the Mercury program is currently ended, but readiness remains for possible future need.
A Springfield resident, cited by AP, struggles with rising property taxes and letters to the editor express confusion. The piece notes financial pressure on families and ongoing debates over tax rates and city budgeting.
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