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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1964
Page
7
The Book Return on the library curb provides 24 hour service for dropped off books. An inner mechanism cushions the fall to prevent damage and handles about 350 to 400 books. Patrons find it especially useful on holidays and after hours.
A selection from the adult collection highlights guides on table setting and flower arrangements. Authors Sylvia Hirsch Helen Spracking Toni Hughes and Dorothy Waugh offer ideas for centerpieces place settings invitations and inexpensive decorations suitable for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.
Mrs. Mary Stultz, state advisor for Maryland FHA, spoke to Zonta Club members at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. She outlined FHA structure, leadership roles, and focus on housing health care family living and community planning.
The Walkersville Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Edgar Roderick’s home with 24 members and three guests. Mrs. Clyde Berger demonstrated “Hamburger Heaven” and Barbecued Meat Ring, served with molded salads, rolls and coffee.
Miss Jane Dettbarn hosted the Walkersville Junior Girls 4-H Club meeting. Seventeen members attended with 14 guests and two leaders. New officers named include Nancy Eaves president Janice Fogle vice president Jane Dettbarn secretary and treasurer Patty Trout and Judy Stup as reporter.
The Middletown High School Band Parents Association held its third annual ham and turkey dinner November 14 in the school cafeteria. General chairmen James Stavely and his wife praised many contributors and thanked Frances Shafer the cafeteria manager. Proceeds benefit the band uniform fund. Warren's Men's Store donated gift certificates for top ticket sellers James Stavely and Lynn Holmes.
Taneytown Jaycees hosted their annual Jaycette Night at the Old Hotel Restaurant with a buffet dinner. Richard Davidson, a psychiatric case worker at Rosewood State Hospital Owings Mills, spoke on the role of social workers in mental retardation.
John H Pearce associate curator at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington was guest speaker for the Frederick Woman's Civic Club. At Steiner House he spoke on The Setting of Maryland Life illustrating with slides and noting how old furniture and buildings teach about the past and shape the future. A luncheon preceded the talk with Mrs Ver non Coblentz and Mrs William H Hobson in charge of arrangements.
A nostalgic column opens with a Holley talk quote from Calvary Methodist Church, then reports Richard Leichert leaving writing for advertising at Hood, with local art help from Hood College students. It ends with a dealer’s note to stick to aspirin and a long excerpt on 18th century medical bleeding remedies.
Mrs. Austin E Kemp and Mrs. J Homer Remsberg returned from the Maryland Council of Homemakers Clubs fall meeting held November 12 13 at University College Center of Adult Education College Park. Ray H Smith elected director District 1 but unable to attend due to illness. Highlights from Hawaii session reported and Dr W Allen spoke on Using Knowledge to Develop Maryland resources. Mrs Earle M Blankner urged promotion of Farm City Week November 20 26. Washington County invited attendees for Spring Meeting.
To avoid burden, leave wide-brimmed hats long umbrellas breakable bottles bulky robes and heavy books at home. Active sports enthusiasts should not lug equipment. rent gear where you travel.
St. Marys Chapter at All Saints Episcopal Church held its annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar in the parish hall. Proceeds fund redecorating the hall. Mrs Wilbur Miller chaired. tables featured baked goods gifts candy and more with many parish members assisting and hosting.
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