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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1960

Page

4

Estimate of sewer and water expenses for Washington County towns

Washington County and its towns face over 3.6 million dollars in sewer costs and more than 330 thousand dollars for water over the next decade. Halfway may spend about 1.1 million on sewers and a treatment plant in five to ten years if incorporated or annexed by Hagerstown. Hagerstown itself is slated for 300 thousand in sewer improvements and 50 thousand to extend the water system. Other towns Hancock Boonsboro Sharpsburg Williamsport Clear Spring Funkstown and Maugansville each face roughly 300 thousand in sewer needs with water needs ranging 20 thousand to 65 thousand.

Hagerstown Washington County State of Health Halfway Exton Hancock Boonsboro Sharpsburg Williamsport Clear Spring Funks'town Maugansville

Veterans Day Reflections on World Wars and Sacrifice

A historic Veterans Day essay recalls World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, detailing dates of conflict, U S casualties, and the enduring duty to honor the fallen. It salutes veterans and urges continued commitment to liberty for future generations.

Liam Kaiser Wilhelm Germany Holland United States Europe Pearl Harbor Japan U.S.S Missouri Republic of Korea United Nations Korea

Absentee Ballots Counted Ahead of Canvass

The Board of Election Supervisors tabulated 370 absentee votes before the official canvass. Civilians favored Nixon 228 to Kennedy 142 with Mathias at 164 and Foley 0. Service members backed Nixon 86 to 53 and Mathias led Foley 90 to in an otherwise mixed tally. One write-in for Goldwater Lodge and two for Stevenson and Mathias were noted.

Board of Election Supervisors G. Horton Peace Nixon Kennedy John R. Foley Charles McC. Mathias Mathias Foley Peace Barry Goldwater Henry Cabot Lodge Stevenson

Accident on Seven Locks Road injures two drivers

Montgomery County police report an afternoon collision on Seven Locks Road south of Tuckerman's Lane between Scotland and Gaithersburg. Charles A. Williams, 56, of Bethesda, and William N. Herdon, 32, of Damascus, collided on a hilltop. damages totaled about 800 dollars. Williams was charged with failure to keep to the center of the roadway.

Montgomery County Parted Seven Locks Road Tuckerman’s Lane Scotland Gaithersburg Charles A. Williams Bethesda William N. Herdon Damascus Wiliams Auto Herdon Williams Auto Willams

Thanksgiving Day service announced by Frederick society

The Christian Science Society of Frederick schedules a 7 a m Thanksgiving service in the Pythian Castle building. Members will offer voluntary expressions of gratitude and read from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures in a lesson sermon titled Thanks.

The Christian Science Society of Frederick Pythian Castle Mary Baker Eddy

P.T.A. Meeting Set at Taneytown High School

The Taneytown High School Parent-Teacher Association meets Monday at 8 p.m. Paul Dell of the Carroll County Council P T A will speak. Teachers hold parent conference 7:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments follow. A public card party is planned for December 3 as a replacement activity for the discontinued Indoor Carnival.

Parent-Teacher Association Taneytown High School Paul Dell Carroll County Council of P-T.a's

Parker Installed as Maryland Heart Association President

Raeburn H. Parker of Monkton was installed as president of the Heart Association of Maryland, succeeding Dr. Sidney Scherlis of Baltimore. The installation opened the 13th annual meeting of the organization.

Fall session closes in Cumberland Arch Deaconry

The Cumberland Arch Deaconry completed its fall session in All Saints Episcopal church. The Frederick City Hospital has been taxed to care for many patients, some with typhoid fever, as local authorities face a crowded autumn. A small fire at the City Opera House caused by stage prop electricity sparked panic before being contained. Mrs. William T. Haller fainted and was taken home after the incident.

Cumberland Archdeaconry All Saints Episcopal eburea_ FRIENDS Brainerd H. Warner Jr Congress David J. Lewis Pearce Republican Party R. C. Ziveierman Arthur Lambright Millard Brust Lee Ranneberger North Market Street George W. Crum Frederick City Hospital City Opera House William T. Haller West Church Street Messrs Engle Zimmerman

Eagle Badge Awarded To Local Scout At Court of Honor

Joseph Engelbrecht received the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Badge at the Court of Honor held in Woodsboro Lutheran church. He belongs to the Methodist church troop as part of their scouting program.

Boy Scouts of America Joseph Engelbrecht Woodsboro Lutheran Church Methodist Church Romenia Greece Albania Italy Alpine Centaur Columbia Lynch Frederick Bonnie Blink Masomic Calvary Methodist Church Benjamin W. Meeks Charles N. Staley Fort Benning Neville Chamberlain Great Britain

Fort Detrick Club Sees National President Visit Nov

The Fort Detrick Chapter hosts a meeting November 26 at the Officers' Open Mess with a reception at 6 p m and dinner at 7 p m. National president will speak. Captain Amos Johnson announces reservations due by November 23. Distinguished Masonic officials invited and reception honors the president.

Fort Detrick Ernest Berger Berger Washington and Army Chemical Center Everett Hanel Daniel Reynolds Otho J. Keller Eldon Johnson

Campaign fatigue fades as Frederick pushes for Symphony and United Appeal

A Frederick column urges end to protracted campaigns and favors the Frederick Symphony Orchestra effort and United Appeal drive. It lauds musician enthusiasm, public cooperation, and the community support needed to fund ten agencies with a 117 499 goal, highlighting leaders and volunteers backing both initiatives.

Frederick United Appeal Carl V. Weakley Nicholas G. Fanos

Jobless Numbers Rise as October Worsens

Unemployment climbed past 3.5 million in October and could exceed five million by January, signaling a recession risk. The Labor Department released the data amid political controversy over timing and administration disclosure. George Meany of the AFL-CIO warned the economy faces a danger point above six percent.

Washington Labor Department George Meany Al~cio The Washington Post

Weekend brief notices from the Frederick area

Updates report local military and civilian activity. Several personnel attend courses at Sandia Air Force Base New Mexico and University of Maryland. Hospital visits and recoveries noted at Frederick Memorial Hospital Johns Hopkins. Personal milestones include birthdays and vacations with condolences sent to a service member’s family.

William Jacobs Sandia Air Force Base Mexico Milton Show Sandia Air Force Base Edward J. Golobie Washington County Hospital Grace Wainwright Frederick Memorial Hospital Francis Beall S. E Farnbaugh Cresson Miriam Feely Johns Hopkins Hospital Charles Simpson Ralph Kanade John F. Miller Winnie Cave George W. Kline Gerald Haygood

Unemployment Figures Show October Rise and Job Decline

Labor Department figures for October show unemployment rising to 3,579,000 from 3,388,000 and employment dropping to 67,490,000 from 67,767,000. The rate climbs to 6.4 percent with long term unemployed near a million, reflecting weak steel and other sectors and signaling continued labor market softness. London awaits Meredith Willson's The Music Man with Van Johnson to star March 9.

Labor Department Eisenhower Franklin D. Roosevelt Seymour Wolfbein London London Meredith Willson The London van Johnson

Kennedy vows action in four year White House agenda

President elect John F Kennedy pledges action on domestic issues after taking office. He outlines plans for river development, nuclear power, water pollution, education, health care for the aged, higher teacher pay, medical and dental schools funding, and civil rights reforms. He faces a Congress with a conservative coalition that may block liberal goals. He emphasizes balancing the budget and exploring tax loopholes while avoiding tax increases. He highlights civil rights enforcement and labor proposals including a higher minimum wage and full employment.

James Marlow Washington John F. Kennedy America White House Congress Wilson Franklin D. Roosevelt Truman Harding Eisenhower Kennedy Richard Mr. Nixon Nixon Scheols Democratic Party Presidency Fair Employment Practices Commission

Deaths of Mrs Mary Hendry and Mrs Hazel Johnson

Obituaries note Mrs Mary E. Hendry of Kensington and formerly this area died at home after a brief illness. Funeral plans set for Bethesda Mount Olivet burial. Mrs Hazel L. Johnson of Myersville died at Frederick Memorial Hospital aged 68 after two weeks illness. Surviving relatives listed. services at Myersville funeral home with interment Zion Lutheran.

M. W. Hendry Mary E. Hendry Kensington Walter England Marion Roland Edwin England Robert A. Pumphrey Bethesda Mount Olivet Edwin L. Johnson Hazel L. Johnson Myersville Frederick Memorial Hospital Eilerton John F. and Cordelia Poffenberger Summers Sint Lutheran Church of Church Hill Edith Pryor Hagerstown Etta Beard Pauline Summers Springfield Beulah Palmer Margaret Alger Belva Summers Vernon Millard Summers Zion Lutheral

Private Funeral Services for Mrs Julia E King

Private funeral services for Mrs Julia E King widow of Herbert H King were held Tuesday at 11 a m from the funeral home 1201 officiating clergyman was Rev Maurice D Ashbury rector of All Saints Episcopal church Interment was private Robert E Dailey and Son funeral directors

Julia E. King Herbert H North Market Street Maurice D. Ashbury All Saints Episcopal Church Robert E. Dailey and Son

Births Reported November 7 9 in Frederick Area

Birth notices list nineteen families from Thurmont Frederick New Windsor and Burkittsville announcing first and additional children. Debra Jean Douglas Alan Tamara Lee Brenda Jean Robert Joseph Jr Terry Sue Barbara Joan Barbara Joan Elaine Mae David Wayne Sheron Kar are named with parental names and addresses.

Frederick Terry Sue Raymond H. Larson East Suh Street Barbara Joan Larson Patricia McCarthy Pennsylvania Carl Emerick Jr Rt. 5 Scott Lee Isaac Rice RL 1 Thurmont Elaine Mae Sherman Myers East All Saints Street David Wayne Daniel Jenkins Rt. 2 New Windsor Sheron Kar

Five Day Forecast Says Temperatures Near Normal

The Associated Press reports temperatures will average near normal with a cold night followed by a weekend rise and little change early next week. Light rain possible Wednesday and normal highs 50 to 57 with lows 26 to 42, upper 20s in mountains. Discrimination Denied Baltimore AP Police Commissioner Hepbron told NAACP delegation that racial bias does not affect promotions or duty assignments for Negro officers. Seven inspectors and three captains attended the hour long meeting.

Associated Press Baltimore James M. Hepbron Hepbron National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

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