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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1963
Page
2
Subscriptions offered by this newspaper dated May 25 1963 with rates: single copy five cents, by mail one month 100, six months 550, one year 1900. Carrier delivery rates vary by delivery point. Associated Press rights note included. Printed in Freeric Missouri postal notice.
In a strong 22 year and 13 referendum wave farmers propelled a landslide against higher price supports and tighter administration, with 47.8 percent backing the plan. Small farmers under 15 acres led the swing, Indiana Illinois and Ohio showing clear anti plan majorities.
R E Hess wins election from educational group in a meeting noted for emphasis on child welfare and home reintegration. The report lists attendees including Rev Peilard and Dr F L Burgess, with committee members named and an upcoming dinner at the Bussard home.
City fathers refuse to grant tap to water mains on Villa Estates property, Edward L Williams Co withdraws market. Safe and Sane Fourth committee to sell ten cent buttons to fund celebration. Blue Ribbon Grocery new store opens on West Second Street under Mrs. F F W Kennedy. Rain ends after days of sun. yesterday’s rainfall totals one inch. City hay scales out of service due to broken beam. replacement will take days. Frederick Board of Trade posts neat gold letter sign in Pythian Castle building. Cart of Maryland Brick and Supply Co laden with sand breaks on East Patrick Street near Hygeia ice factory. wheels’ spindles fail. Architect Revard Kepsner prepares plans for improvements to South Market Street property bought by Karl Jacobson from C Albert Gilson. Congressman David J Lewis of the Sixth Maryland District named chairman of the Labor Committee in the House, succeeding William L Wilson. Miss Ruth Carty of East Patrick Street hosts farewell dinner for Hood College seniors at New City Hotel. Hourly service between Frederick and Hagerstown promised by mid-June by Hagerstown and Frederick Railway.
Reverend will address the 212 Frederick High School graduates with Charles E Moylan of Baltimore delivering the main talk. John H Baker of Buckeystown and Baltimore was elected president of the Maryland School for the Deaf Board of Visitors during today’s meeting. A call lists 37 registrants for final physicals and possible induction into the armed services. Gasoline shortages continue to worsen throughout counties as officials note gradual spread. A BBC program will feature an infantry regiment after auditions in England. Local officials report slot machine raids and defense restrictions persist amid wartime.
Joe Eisenhauer argues Memorial Day will likely bring more highway fatalities if Americans ignore rules of the road. He cites data showing over 80 percent of deaths result from road rule violations and calls for a moral awakening beyond cautionary words.
A civic plea emphasizes tempering road behavior to reduce crashes. It notes centerline crossing harms, teenage reckless driving, and anger as causes, urging moral responsibility behind safe driving. A reader shares an excerpt urging renewed caution and considers Memorial Day reflections and national gratitude.
The Francis Scott Key Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary hosted department officers at its regular meeting on Tuesday evening. President Mrs. Helen Buxton welcomed guests, with Mrs. Alice Kennedy introducing Department President Mrs. George Gibbs and other officers. Attendees included district chairs, past presidents, local post commander Earl Fisher, and unit members from Mt. Airy and Thurmont. Entertainment featured Miss Mary Hunt Talley, Miss Elizabeth Talley, and Joan Comer, with readings and singalong refreshments.
Lt Commander James C Shipley USNR son of Mrs Harry F Shipley on North Market Street has completed annual reserve training aboard the USS Newport News CA 148 a BF ship of the Commander U Second Fleet. Shimer formerly Miss Fay Gochnaver daughter of C Gochnaver Motier Place recently changed her name in Virginia from Alexandria.
Lancaster Ca AP Dr Jatn Varizier 44 of Goshen Jod a veteran securer and president of three Mennonite cal Mezes died in a hospital Friday after a heart attack He was a longtime figure at Goshen College Bethel College and White S
At a June meeting the club scheduled a chicken barbecue for July 13 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Mountain Mex Pocan Grounds and approved booking the annual family picnic. The gathering also included other business and a location in Husky Park.
The 7th annual WCTU county convention met at Buckeyes Town Methodist Church with Mrs. Arthur Remsberg presiding. Sessions featured devotions, reports, a film, memorials, and a long slate of resolutions urging total abstinence, education on alcohol, Christian unity, responsible travel, and anti tobacco measures.
Pope John XXII was reported slowly regaining strength as he rests at a Vatican retreat begun Friday. No official update on the ailing 13 month old pope, cited with a severe illness, was issued. Market notes show wheat at 2.58 and corn at 8.
Mrs Elsie Irene Sunday 87 formerly of near Charlesville and Magnolia Avenue died this morning at Wynelle Nursing Home. Survived by son Lewis D Sunday and two daughters Katherine S Price and Rebekah R Shafter. one brother Grayson Ramsburg. seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at G C Barton Walkersville Monday 1 30 p m with burial at Zion United Church Cemetery near Charles Te.
Kenneth E. Fogle was elected president of the Breakfast Optimist Club at a recent meeting in Logan Street. He will take office in July with Roland Hahn as first vice president Gene Rippeon as second vice president Charles C. Keller secretary treasurer and Ellis Wachter sergeant at arms. Directors elected include Robert Dailey Jr Lindsey and Charles E. Miller. The group plans to send a delegation to the District 33 Convention in Ocean City with G Ross Moberly Gene Rippeon Charles Keller and Charles E. Miller expected to attend.
Joseph Birch of Port Tobacco Charles County died Thursday at Providence Hospital in Washington He was Gatekeeper for the Maryland State Grange and a noted farmer and member of the Grange Farm Bureau and Knights of Columbus He had just been elected to his third term as Judge of the Orphans Court in Charles County He is survived by his wife two daughters two grandchildren and one son Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Church La Plata Monday at 10 am with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery Rosary Sunday at 7 pm at Ateheart Funeral Home La Plata
Funeral services were held Friday for Claude B Reifsnider who died at his home near Westminster. Rev. Fred Horner and Rev. Paul W. Moore officiated at Frizzelburg Church of God with interment in Meadow Branch cemetery. Pallbearers included Howard Carr and Norman Willet. C O Fuss, Taneytown, was funeral director.
Among the sick Mrs. Genta Lestherman of Wordshoro was removed to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Friday and is now recuperating at the home of her brother-in-law and sister Mrs. Frank Fraley in Catoctin Furnace. Mr. Roger Engle of RED 7 Frederick centered Frederick Mer con Hospital on Tuesday for an unspecified even.
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