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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1960
Page
4
Sunday edition lists subscription rates and mailing details for the Great Southern Pts & Mfg Co Frederick MS. It notes single copies and various term prices, carrier options, and general newspaper circulation information. The issue is dated Tuesday May 24 1960 and identifies Associated Press content use rights.
The article notes John D. Rockefeller and his son John D. Rockefeller Jr. donated vast sums to philanthropy. By 1967 the elder Rockefeller had given 531 million to causes, and Jr. 173 million more. Their combined gifts reshaped fortunes and influenced public policy. Jr. died at 36, leaving an estate reduced to 150 million and establishing lasting funds for charitable uses.
A letter from Walkersville dated May 19 1960 appeals readers of The News to join the Fellowship Prayer Band in praying for worldwide peace. The author urges repentance and faith in God, asks prayers for government officers, and prays for atheistic enemies to be converted to Christ.
The White Rock Homemakers Club held its first regular business meeting on May 17 at Mrs. Eliott Weinberg’s home. Officers elected were President Mrs. John Hamilton Vice President Mrs. Peter Galt Secretary Mrs. James Decker and Treasurer Mrs. Dean Aubel Miss Beatrice Fehr County Home Demonstration Agent welcomed members and publicity chair appointed. The club invites homemakers in White Rock and Yellow Springs to join. For membership call Mrs. Chiford Meskil.
Hospital reports list births at Annie Warner Hospital in Gettysburg for Vaughn Emmitsburg Knotz Emmitsburg Arvin Taneytown. Discharges include Hagerstown Waynesboro and Brunswick residents from Washington County and Waynesboro General Hospitals.
Magistrate Byron Thompson ordered Andrew Thomas Simms Jr and Robert Nathaniel Russell Jr held for court on a $23 robbery of cab driver Fred Shankle. Testimony tied the pair to a struggle and a prolonged car flight ending near Baltimore. a 90 day jail term was imposed for revoked licenses, suspended on fines for Richard Saylor and William and James Underwood. A fourth suspect, 17, awaits juvenile court judgment.
Four Western Maryland College students were hurt when their car left Reisterstown Road, hit a bank and overturned. Driver Carroll T. Geiese 22 of Baltimore and passenger David H. Yinger 22 of Braddock Heights sustained injuries and remained at Sinai Hospital with a dislocated ankle and severe bruises. The other two, William A. Rinehart 21 of Lothian and Ronald A. Kika of Twin Rocks Pa, were treated and released.
A penny dated 1312 found by William Stuitz while leveling a lawn in front of First Baptist Church. Salvation Army wagon rear wheel collapsed on West Patrick Street near Charles Fagan’s residence. Woman’s College junior recital at College Hall features Sara Kunkle Ramona Kellman Helen Feidt Marguerite Parsons. William Dixon dies from injuries after being struck by a freight train near Ijamsville. Frederick Railroad offers extra service to Braddock Heights for viewing the comet tomorrow night. Frederick College commencement exercises run through the last three days of May.
Figures show Community Chest near its 16 350 goal with fourteen thousand six hundred twenty dollars raised. French Army counterattacks along a 110 mile front nearing ground gained. County commissioners seek monthly payments from relatives of state hospital patients. Churchill reports heavy fighting in the English Channel Boulogne and Abbeville in German hands. Reader's Digest names Albert A. Dastnell managing editor, son-in-law of local residents.
The Silver Fancy Garden Club held its annual flower show themed There's Music in the Air at the Methodist parish hall in Emmitsburg. President A A Koswick and chair Allen Feeser led a long list of prize winners across numerous classes including decorative arrangements, artistic designs, foliage and prize lots.
Mt Pleasant May meeting led by Mrs Robert Kline emphasized valuing self and positive thinking. Mrs Kise urged members to think well of others and give their best, with prayer led by William Delacher. Refreshments by hosts followed, and plans covered a June 2 flower show and a June 28 picnic at Mrs Harold McDevitt’s home.
Mrs. Helen Eberstadt of 122 West Fourth street returns home Saturday from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she was a surgical patient. Mr. George Kessler of East Second street enters Frederick Memorial Hospital today to undergo surgery Wednesday.
Among the sick is Mr. Joseph Milton of East 8th street who underwent exe surgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and is listed as well as can be expected. Others like Mr. Raymond Harold Wright of Libertytown, Mr. Austin C Devilbiss of 141 East Sixth Street, and several residents of Brunswick and Walkersville are noted as patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital with various surgical or medical statuses. PRESENT CHECK members of Natomi a Council Pocahontas raised nearly $200 for the Eastern Seal Treatment Center at a benefit sponsored by the Red Men.
Thirty two absentee ballots were counted in the primary election. They arrived in time as reported by the Board of Election Supervisors. The ballots did not alter local results, mostly extending the victories of the winners. Cast in absentia were 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans, with 15 from armed forces and 17 from civilians off town.
Miss Shirley Elaine Fawley daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fawley of West South street will observe her 15th birthday on Wednesday. Allen R Gabbis of Georgetown Road Walkersville marks his 40th birthday today.
Death notices for Samad E Ayton of Lay tensville 3, Samuel E Ayton longtime farmer and harness maker, and Ira Clifton Marker of Leitersburg, all with funeral details. Also William A Rowe of Waynesboro RFD died suddenly after illness. Surviving relatives, birthplaces, occupations, and burial plans listed.
Funeral services for Bruce L Houck 35 of Poolesville who died Sunday at Frederick Memorial are arranged. The body lies at M L Cregar and Son Thurmont where friends may call after 7 p m today. Services will be held Thursday at 11 a m at the funeral home with burial in Lewistown cemetery. He belonged to the Frederick Moose Lodge.
Elliott Sill reflects on five decades in railroading with the B&O Express. He recalls diesel era shifts, safe service, and a quiet retirement plan on North Market Street. His hobbies include cooking, fishing, and Masonry active in multiple Maryland lodges and the Chesapeake Consistory.
Sentenced in Magistrates Court for assault at the Tivoli Theater. Robinson faced charges after allegedly striking Ruthvin and causing a torn shirt and broken teeth while claiming provocation. The case includes witnesses and Robinson's alibi regarding glasses and drinking. The matter was held open as Robinson had recently arrived from Virginia.
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