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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1963
Page
4
Seymour Mintz noted on November 19, 1963 in Washington DC reflecting a key public or social event tied to his activities in the capital. The item lists his name with a date and place, implying a business or social context.
Fifty years ago The News-Post reported eggs at 40 cents a dozen and tests on a new motorized hose wagon led by George Glessner, Daniel Blumenauer, and Frank James. A Boys’ High School senior class trip to Washington and Baltimore was described with Prof Burgee as chaperone. Ruth Mullinix married Robert Delaplaine, planning a honeymoon to Baltimore and New York, then Elm Street home. Howard Kussmaul sought janitor post at the county courthouse. he had served there since 1872 except for four years under Governor Lowndes.
The article argues Ilia's move to seize eight American and four foreign oil contracts is arbitrary and risks Argentina’s economic collapse. It cites potential US aid cuts within six months, congressional pressure, and calls for judicial handling of the matter. It also notes Moody's estimate of rising family food costs and a letter urging dog owners not to release unwanted dogs.
Special recognition was given to Harry Haller of Frederick County Products Inc for 25 years of service at a dinner by employees and directors at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. A gold watch was presented by company president D. T. Dutrow. The piece notes other local items and national war updates.
Tech Sergeant Richard M. Toms and wife Mrs. Toms departed Tuesday for Oxnard California where he is stationed. On leave after a Saudi tour he and family visited his parents Elwood and Mrs. Toms in Frederick and Mrs Catherine Riggles at Taney Apartments. Meanwhile Martin L. Kanode of West Patrick Street marked his 65th birthday. he is a former Frederick City Police Officer who served 23 years 11 months, joining in October 1937.
Italian dancers from the left Vicki Harrison Miss Margaret Harrison and Mrs Margaret Harrison were sponsored by the Frederick Soroptimists in a community program.
Mrs George Jones 85 died Sunday at Pentecostal Home for the Aged after a year as resident. William W Jones Jr 69 of 4000 Cathedral Ave MW, vice president of Folger Nolan Fleming Securities, died Tuesday in Washington Hospital Center after a long illness. Hilda Barker McGowan 69 died Tuesday in Charles Town WV. Lorenzo S Miller 83 retired farmer from Middletown Valley died yesterday at home in Myersville after brief illness. Funeral plans vary with each case.
Robert Stroud known as the Birdman of Alcatraz died at 5 45 am CST in the U S Medical Center Springfield after 54 years in prison. He spent 43 years in solitary confinement and rose to fame for his bird studies and writings that inspired the film. He had been inactive for four months and previously served at Leavenworth.
The Maryland fund for uninsured car owners will keep the annual assessment at 70 dollars after a board vote. They considered raising the fee to eight dollars but opted to absorb the deficit of about 3.42 million over five years with stricter enforcement and continued collection by investigators targeting drivers with lapsed insurance. John R. Jewell, motor vehicles commissioner, cited income gains from better enforcement as a key factor. Asst. Atty. Gen Gerard Wittstadt supported amortizing the deficit.
Charles Goren the contract bridge expert returned from captaining 300 players on a 42 day cruise to the Orient. He lectured at sea and supervised games on the President Roosevelt while Tokyo and Manila hosted matches. He plans another voyage next year.
At the Vatican Ecumenical Council, debates on Jews and religious liberty were set aside as the council voted to allow modern languages throughout sacraments. A key amendment passed 1,848 to 335, with final approval on the liturgy schema 2,107 to 35. Latin remains in core phrases such as the baptismal formula. The changes await papal promulgation as a council decree.
A passing motorist reported a boy hitch-hiking. Levine was arrested and taken to barracks. Beckley’s Motel staff reported a subject peering into cars. Troopers pursued the quarry. a K9 unit was used but the subject remained at large. Levine admitted hitch-hiking with the man who drove them after a flat tire led to a car theft near Thurmont at the Deerdale Tavern. Walkersville residents saw a mud-covered man. a 1953 Plymouth owned by Warren Kettells was stolen and not recovered.
A concise timeline tracing key beginnings in American education. It lists 1635 Boston college preparatory origins, 1636 Harvard, 1693 William and Mary as first southern college, 1795 NC state university, 1821 Troy Seminary for women and Boston’s first high school, 1839 Massachusetts normal school, 1873 St. Louis first public kindergarten, and 1876 Johns Hopkins first graduate school.
Johns Hopkins Laboratory defeated Howard County Police 697 to 507 in a pistol range match at Headquarters Company range. Hopkins players Buckmaster Brown Jones and Messer led the team. Howard County shooters were Matthews Cameron Pietersie and Geisler.
River Potomac clear and normal at Point of Rocks. Monocacy clear and normal at Backeystown. Market prices show corn at $6.75 per barrel, barley $1.15 per bushel, and wheat cord? no, commodity note shows $1.78.
Funeral services were held for George Clifton Doll at St. John's Catholic Church with Mass officiated by Rev James M. Hogan and interment at Mount Olivet. Other services included Mrs. E Virginia Smith of Martinsburg, Mary Alice Bohn of Union Bridge, Sterling M Boone of Mount Airy, Jesse Claggett Ramsburg of Gulfport, Elva C. Repp near Union Bridge, and related survivors and pallbearers listed. Interments occurred at Mount Olivet Cemetery and Pipe Creek Cemetery with M. R. Etchison and Son directing.
Pvt Harold A Webber son of Mr and Mrs Harold A Webber Sr of this city spent last week at home after completing eight weeks basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey He is undergoing sanitary training before overseas assignment His address is Pvt Harold Webber Jr R A 138 03753 Class 1964 Co Hy Mh T R Fort Dix NJ
Alice Katrine Ross of Frederick died Sunday morning at Western Maryland State Hospital in Hagerstown. Her funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church with Rev. J. McDonald officiating. Pallbearers included William Hardy, Garfield Hoy Jr., Harry H. Hill Jr., Robert Stanton, Richard Fergerson and Charles Delauter. interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. C. E. Hicks II, funeral director.
Dr. John H. Messler of Union Bridge among recent admissions at Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home in Braddock Heights. Julian J. Chisolm of Beallsville seeks therapy at Western Maryland Hospital in Hagerstown. Irene Tracey, South Carroll Street, underwent surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is progressing well. George B. Delaplaine Jr., Frederick News-Post editor, in satisfactory condition after surgery at Frederick Memorial. Annie Martin of Frederick County remains a surgical patient at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, status satisfactory.
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