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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1961

Page

2

Freeman Telegram News Page 4 1961 Frederick MD

The page is a wartime style mid century newspaper page dated Friday November 17 1961 from Frederick Maryland. It lists publication details circulation routes and Associated Press credit while noting subscription rates and paper delivery to carriers. The exact articles are not readable but the page confirms standard newspaper operations and printing credits.

Frederick Maryland Southern Pig MES Preverick Bureau of Associated Press Press

Time For A Change on Veterans Day Observance

A reader letter argues the community shows insufficient interest in Veterans Day and urges preplanned observance next year. It notes Armistice Day origins, war continuities, and asks economy measures include dropping Veterans Day as a paid holiday, preserving Memorial and Independence Days.

Lewistown Citizens Association Meets in Community Hall

The Lewistown Citizens Association held its regular meeting on November 13 at 8 p.m. in the Community Hall. President James Rhosen presided as committee reports were heard and nominations were made for 1962 officers ahead of the December 11 election.

Lewistown Citizens Association James Rhosen

Letter to editor questions poor Veterans Day turnout

In a 1981 letter to the News critics ask why Memorial Park ceremonies drew such small crowds. The writer, listing names and places like Frederics and Normand, ponders attendance at Veterans Day events and urges accountability for the lack of participation.

Fifty Years Ago From The News Post Files 1911 Highlights

In Frederick and area, James H. Gambrill Jr was elected president of the Associated Boards of Trade of Maryland, with D John Markey re-elected secretary. Frederick’s oldest citizen Nicholas D Hauer, 94, suffered paralysis. The Frederick City Abattoir tested a large Chase truck. first meat shipments began from the abattoir. Water leak at the Y M C A unsettled basement. At the State D A R annual meeting Mrs J Pembroke Thom elected regent and Mrs Frank Markell corresponding secretary. Berks County weather prophets predicted a long cold winter. Episcopal Bishop John Gardner Murray conducted Col William P Maulsby funeral. Local Board of Censorship reported rising standards in moving pictures. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad workers began demolishing the old freight depot. cupola to be saved for the new depot. Dagmar Hotel manager Fred Clayton hosted Middletown High School seniors. Former Braddock M A S clerk Clayton spoke at Middletown.

James H. Gambrill JR Associated Boards of Trade of Maryland D. John Markey Nicholas D. Hauer West Patrick Street Frederick Frederick City Y.M.C.A D.A.R Baltimore J. Pembroke Thom Frank Markell Berks County Frederic Fred Clayton Dagmar Hotel Hagerstown Middletown High School Mrr. C. E. Main Middletown Clayton Braddock Mas John Usher Markell Marnsell

Disgusted Veteran Letter Targeting Legion Work

A Frederick reader labeled as a professional veteran criticizes local American Legion committees for focusing on child welfare rehabilitation junior baseball and Americanism arguing nothing matters if the nation forgets the President honored veterans of all wars. He cites In Flanders Fields and signs as E A Brookey Jr. 11 East 3rd Street Frederick dated November 13.

Burma Belgium American Legion United States Flanders Field E. A. Brookey JR East 3Rd Street Frederick

Francis W. Bush Receives Scout Recognition at Dinner

Navy SMES announced. Photo by J. Rolfe Castleman shows Francis W. Bush, district commissioner, at the annual scouter recognition dinner held at West Frederick Junior High School.

J. Rolfe Castleman Francis W. Bush &R West Frederick Junior High School

Fort Detrick Awards and Purchases Highlight 1961 Federal Spending

Fort Detrick Public Information Office reports third quarter 1961 Frederick area outlay of about 281000 dollars with 164000 for utilities 66000 for repairs and maintenance and 51000 for supplies. Lieutenant Colonel Harold W. McCue notes Army policy of buying locally. Awards honored five employees for research and operations contributions including anthrax studies and cage development. Additional recognitions cover sustaining and outstanding performance, suggestion awards, and personnel changes plus community notes on clubs visits and new arrivals.

Fort Detrick Greater Frederick Harold W. McCue Army Frederick Marquam and Company Lubbock Texas Carl S. Casto Jacob R. Ramsburg Detrick Public Information Office Joseph W. Schwimer Paul G. Smith

Thanksgiving and Fort Detrick Notebook Reflections

A historic Thanksgiving reflection contrasts Pilgrim gratitude with modern fears of nuclear weapons, while Fort Detrick gains praise for a new illustrated guide and community impact. The note lauds Elsie White Haines's Sidegirts column and celebrates local figures including Judge Charles Moylan and cartoonist Merrill Blosser with recollections of early Frederick connections.

Middletown PTA Annual Classroom Night Soon

The Middletown PTA announces an annual classroom night to be held Tuesday from 7:15 to 9:00. Parents are invited to visit their children’s rooms to learn about activities and interests.

Middletown PTA Igan Hich School

Ellicott City Runaway Sought After Vehicle Incident

A fragmented report indicates a runaway incident in Ellicott City involving an untitled vehicle. Details are unclear but authorities seek Tiree Earl and others connected to the event per scattered OCR text.

Deaths in Eldersburg and Briar Branch areas

Mrs C Harry Adelsperger age 72 of Eldersburg died at home after 23 years there born in Carroll County daughter of late Columbus A and Ida B Conaway widow of C Harry Adelsperger survived by a son from a former marriage Ross C Hornbaker of Sykesville and five brothers Clarence Conaway Berrett Roy Conaway Ernie Conaway John M Conaway Andrew Conaway. Funeral at Winfield Church of God with Rev Zabel and Rev Muradian officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Also a jumble of names and fragments referencing other individuals and local market notes.

C. Harry Adelsperger Myrtie Adelsperger Eldersburg Carroll County Columbus A Ida B. Conaway Ross C. Hornbaker Sykesville Clarence Conaway Berrett Roy Conaway Woodbine Ernie Conaway

Side Glances and Local Obituaries Span Frederick Area

Side Glances urged donations to the Heart Association. Miss Eleanor Loeb of Porter Street Washington died at home after years with friends in Frederick. She is survived by sisters Marion and Jean Loeb, both in Washington, with funeral services held Wednesday at Washington Hebrew Cemetery. Flora Miller of Cumberland died Tuesday at 38 Greene Street after five years of illness. Born in Frederick, she was daughter of the late Cornelius Wolfe and Elmira G Jacobs Wolfe. husband John L. Miller died in 1950. Survived by son Walter L. Miller, services today at George Funeral Home with entombment in Rose Hill Mausoleum. Charles E. Smith, 76, of Highfield, died Wednesday at Western Maryland State Hospital after illness since July 3. Born in Lantz, he worked for Western Maryland Railroad and later at Fort Ritchie Chronic Disease Hospital. Survived by widow Alma Lizar Smith, brothers Roy, Clarence, and Carroll, stepchildren Mrs. Herman Tressler and Lee Stottlemyer. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. from Grove Funeral Home, interment Bethel Cemetery.

Eleanor Loeb Porter Street N.W Washington Miss Loeb Frederick Marion Loeb Jeannette Loeb Washington Hebrew Congregational Cemetery Joeho L. Miller Cumberland Flora Miller Greene Street Cornelius and Elmira G Jacobs) Wolfe John L. Miller First Presbyterian Church McKinley Order of Eastern Star Ladies Shrine Walter L. Miller George Funeral Home Maurice D. Robertson Emil Teyssier Rose Hill Mausoleum Charles E. Smith Highfield Western Maryland State Hospital Hagers Lantz Charles W Elizabeth (Walner) Smith Cascade Western Mainland Railroad Fort Ritchie Baltimore Smith St. Stephen's Delaware Herman Tressler Waynesboro Lee Stottlemyer Sabillasville Grove Funeral Home C. H. Cori Rev. C. M. McGaha Bethel Cemetery

Clank Ex Hanover Ballplayer Dies at 73

J Roy Clank a longtime Williamsport baseball figure dies Nov 8 at Divine Providence Hospital Williamsport Pa He was 73 native of Irishtown Adams County Pa and longtime Williamsport resident serving as Grays general manager He known as a top baseball rules authority and had a career spanning the Southern Association Blue Ridge League and Eastern League He played for Jersey City Jersey City IL and Hanover before turning to management including the Williamsport Grays and Elmira Pioneers He returned as Grays GM in 1954 and was a former Eastern League director and elder executive He started in organized baseball in 1908 with Jersey City and also played in Frederick and Hanover

J. Roy Clank Divine Providence Williamsport Irishtown Adams County Williamsport Grays Harry Victoria Shilling Clunk Mary Elizabeth Philbin Clunk Church of the Annunciation Holy Name Society T Southern Association Clank Lycoming Motors Pennsylvania Railroad Grays Elmira Pioneers Jersey City Hanover Frederick

Ill and Moving Between Care Facilities in Thurmont

A list of local residents with hospital to nursing home transfers. Mrs Catherine Lohr was moved from Frederick Memorial Hospital to Monocacy Nursing Home on Thursday. John Marseen from Frederick Memorial Hospital is listed among distressed patients. L. Shaw recovering after a hospital visit last Thursday. Butch Leathergon, son of Mr and Mrs Kerman, has been renewed awaiting wait.

Catherine Lohr Thurmont Fredick Memorial Hospital Monocacy Nursing Home Fred S B. Miler John Marseen I East Distress Frederick Memorial Hospital Alghn L. Shaw Frederick

Houston to send Bods Mervin Rex at tryouts with partners

Readable text shows Houston teams sending Bods Mervin Rex and partners to tryouts in New York. The bridge studio in Houston features three steady pairs with strong two year records. Details are garbled but indicate a primary focus on spade games and a closing claim of a notable run.

Houston Mervin Rex New York Bobby Memin

The Sire of Panwa and Swan’s Dam Revealed

The excerpt identifies Panwa sire as Rez ace rede tea ace and 8 seieenih and Swan s dam as part of a racing or breeding lineage. The text presents a fragmented pedigree clue with unclear spelling, yet points to notable parentage connecting Panwa to Rez ace rede tea and Swan to an unspecified dam.

Panwa Swan Rez Ace Rede Tea Ace

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