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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1964
Page
4
The Tasmanian parliament in Hobart will open one day late on May 23, 1964 to allow alignment with the Tasmanian versus Western Australia soccer game. The note playfully argues that great affairs should wait for life’s pleasures and suggests newcomers first locate Tasmania.
A Frederick, Maryland page 4 ad promotes the John Birch Society with calls for patriotic, anti Communist views. It asserts the Associated Press rebroadcasts local AP content and urges readers to seek information from Belmont 78, Massachusetts. Mrs Gary C Valder at 529 West Patrick Street is listed with a May 22, 1964 date.
Secret microphones, over forty in the U S Embassy Moscow, installed by Soviet workers before the legation moved. Agents blasted walls to uncover wiring that routed to an outside Soviet listening post. Ambassador Kohler protested as relations strained beyond repair amid 11 years of covert surveillance.
A reader thanks THE NEWS-POST for National Hospital Week coverage of Frederick Memorial Hospital, stating community readers felt better informed and benefited by articles. The letter is signed by Mrs. Paul Michael, President, Board of Managers, Frederick, Md., May 20, 1964.
Walter Hahn aged 17 was bitten by a dog at the Hesson home near Mt Pleasant the animal said to be mad and killed. Frederick’s Free Library opened with a reception and began activities at the YMCA building. Sabillasville lodge to dedicate the new Red Men's Hall with state officers present. Edibles on local market include berries at 18 to 20 cents a box chickens scarce at 30 to 40 cents, dressed chickens 65 to 85 cents, five cent counter offers onions radishes lettuce and horseradish.
May 23 1944 summary notes Baker Park pool may open this summer only if rains continue. Mayor Gittinger says 500000 to 600000 gallons weekly needed to fill and refill. Thunderstorms relieve county dryness, dumping over four-fifths inch of rain amid a two week May dry spell. AAA dairy subsidies due by May 31 with 1200 applications filed and 1600 expected. payments cover March and April. Navy reports 15 more Japanese ships sunk, including a destroyer and a transport, as American submarines press Pacific supply lines.
A solemn High Mass marks the Silver Jubilee of Rev. Martin W. Hyland at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Barnesville at noon May 30. Rev. Joseph E. Gedra is master of ceremonies. Rev. Charles E. Cornell preaches the jubilee sermon.
Baltimore Realtor Frank V. Baker addressed the Frederick County Board of Realtors at a noon luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He defined WIN as will to work inform, negotiate, and urged forming ties with banks and hotels to create sales. KEFAUVER honored, new members Franklin Martz and Melvin Zimmerman admitted.
In the Antilles brides carry a spray of coffee blossoms instead of orange blossoms and a single woman is said to have lost her coffee branch, reflecting local wedding traditions.
A quirky Leap Year guidance piece discusses introvert and extrovert personalities. It quotes Dr Paul Popence of the American Institute of Family Relations on marriage dynamics and notes extroverts seek social approval more than introverts. The text ends with a Jewish legend about God creating music and mankind receiving song.
Nine additional motorists were charged with exceeding 25 mph as City Police ran radar for the third Friday night. Ninety-one arrests over three weeks included names such as Leon Ambush, Anna Hamerick, Edward Esworthy, and Gerald Cooper, with officers Shepley Schroyer Darkis and Travis leading the patrols on West South, West Patrick, North Bentz, and Motter avenues. Other arrests included Robert Eaves for speeding, Michael Brewer for no license, Harold Trout for running a red light, and Robert Zimmeran for parking on a street.
Joseph Marion Kelbaugh 54 of Knoxville died Friday morning at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown He was husband of Edith Rickerd Kelbaugh son of Birdie Rickerd Kelbaugh and the late Joseph Kelbaugh A painter by trade he belonged to the Church of the Brethren Brownsville B O Veterans Association and Carmen's Friendship Lodge 125 Surviving are his wife one foster daughter four sisters and four brothers Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 pm at Browns ville Heights Church of the Brethren with Rev Albert Houston officiating Interment in St Luke's Cemetery Brunswick C H Feete and Bro funeral directors Also a motorist charged Russell F Droneburg 21 of West Patrick Street charged with reckless driving after he lost control and hit a plum tree on Catoctin Avenue No damage to his 1958 Pontiac reported Officer Calvin L Phillips led the investigation with Sgt J Frank Main and Officers Thomas F Littleton and Travis involved
The Lions Club of Frederick reports 1963 to May this year showing a total raise of 4732 dollars and expenditures of 4648.45 for donations. Sight conservation led with 860.39 for glasses, and 2000 dollars went to the YMCA building fund. Other gifts included 500 to Boy Scout land purchase and 280.57 to Babe Ruth League champions. The motorcycle races earned 2842.30, Pancake Day 1608.41, and Babe Ruth team 280.57. 105 members in 1963, gained five and lost four, now 106. Charter Night at Peter Pan Inn on June 25 will install new officers led by Ralph W. Boyer.
City police arrested John Ernest Nuse for operating a used car business under city code and set trial for June 17. At Fort Detrick, Peter Kastric faced disorderly conduct charges and Carl Javlin was charged with intoxication after a Friday 11 p.m. incident near Hood College. Javlin was caught on West Seventh Street and both were members of Headquarters Company.
Eli Krotman of Croton on Hudson will join Gilbert Lowenthal at Gilbert's Ladies Wear on North Market Street around July 1. Krotman brings wide retail experience from various specialty shops and together with Lowenthal will continue to run Gilbert's at the same high level.
About 600 attended the 1st Anniversary Banquet and Dance for Sagner Inc employees at the Peter Pan Inn in Urbana. Toastmaster Stanley Sagner presided as guests included Jeff Abel, Jack Bonney, George Delauline Jr., Bernard Herr, Monroe Feaga, James Hangley, Mayetta Hershberger, Bernard Kopel, Jules Lasnick, Harry Lazarus and many others. Awards recognized employees with 15 to 30 years of service, with additional Loyal Service Awards for 10 to 14 years, listing numerous named honorees by years of service.
Staub's Store manager Mr. Andrew S. Herring is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Little Miss Lynda Boyer, seven, daughter of Mrs. Doris Boyer of Middletown, is at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore. Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson has accepted an invitation to Johns Hopkins University commencement on June 9 with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree to be awarded post ceremony.
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