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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1961
Page
3
The letter discusses honoring veterans with deeds over words and laments fading respect for those who served. It also covers a tax reassessment complaint in Fredericks County and Tuscarora, detailing drastic increases, appeals, and frustrations with school funding and property values.
The 1961 article notes 8,300 public and 2,500 private pools in 1948, with projections to 1,000,000 pools by 1970 including 550,000 public. It cites 325 drownings annually and chlorine-resistant streptococcus bacteria from crowded pools. The U.S. Public Health Service drafts model ordinances for public and private pools to curb deaths and illnesses before the next pool-building season.
A reader laments Halloween hoodlums vandalizing an elderly relative’s home and frames the act as more than a prank. The writer requests courteous handling and questions the impact on neighbors and families, recalling prior letters and local memories.
Nurses alumnae organize a Christmas bazaar with proceeds earmarked for local hospital aid. The event features crafts, baked goods, and holiday decorations aimed at community fundraising and fellowship.
Market prices for grains and produce from the Farmers Cooperative show barley at 5.35 per unit and other items noted. The report lists rates and sources, reflecting early trading values from local growers.
Dr J M T Finney, dean of Johns Hopkins surgical staff, has declined Princeton University trustees offer to succeed Woodrow Wilson as president. Jacob Rohrback in Middletown has 300 game laws for distribution. Mrs Lawson Riser of Middletown broke her arm and forehead in a fall. Contracts signed for Middletown electric lighting with Frederick City Gas and Electric Co. Cars of Col E Austin Baughman and Dr A B Sollenberger collide in Waynesboro. Dr Victor F Cullen of the Maryland Tuberculosis Sanitarium accompanies. Charles Tyeryar lacerates two fingers at Ox Fibre Brush Works. The Convent in this city receives Miss Mary Largan into the Order of the Visitation. George Worman owns a 1792 Beaty geography. Senator Buair Lee opposes reelection of Murray Vandiver as State Treasurer.
A column recalls a 2 mile Soviet push against the Nazis and a fierce three day African desert tank battle. Tiremen rescued a sick woman from a fire at Harry C. Nickel's East Sixth Street home. Draft boards announced eleven December inductions, seven of them Black. Hood College president Dr Henri J Stahr spoke at Repudiation Day ceremonies. Courthouse improvements planned after a deal between County Commissioners and Roads Board.
A Middletown woman was injured in an auto crash on State Route near Tavlos Road. Police report she was between 25 and 30 years old and the accident is under investigation with charges pending.
The column blends reflections from a sunlit park on aging farmers and a tale of a hopeful ad promising ideal country life. It also lists local events including Dickens Carol performance by Rev. E William Hall, Christmas teas, a Travel Club schedule, and a gift shop at Attic Treasures with proceeds supporting the garden.
The article recounts a complex scam behind a major bid, detailing how a late figure Charles E. Van Wick and associates manipulated contracts. An expert detected inconsistencies, but the scheme largely succeeded, leaving victims stunned yet unable to halt the loss.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will play William Sprigg’s Maryland Portraits in Contrast: Charles Carroll and Edgar Allan Poe in the community concert at Frederick on November 29. Sprigg, Hood College organist and Evangelical Lutheran Church director, won a 1953 national prize for the work and holds a Eastman composition degree with doctoral study at Boston University.
List of recent additions to the St. John Shellman Baer Natural History Collection includes THE DUCKS GEESE AND SWANS OF NORTH AMERICA by Kortright THE DEER OF NORTH AMERICA by Taylor BIRD STUDY by Berger ON THE TRACK OF UNKNOWN ANIMALS by Heuvelmans Other new titles feature CARP'S WASHINGTON by Carpenter and AMERICAN HOLES by Lionel Wade, highlighting varied natural history topics.
Local notes report Little Eddie Heffner turning three, with family and neighbors sharing visits across rolesburg West Virginia Jefferson and Frederick. Outings include Stemple and Fretwell families, washing machine mishap for Mrs Green, and several relatives visiting from Bruns wick Union Bridge Broad Run and Sykesville. The piece closes with Eddie's playful antics and a playful tour life anecdote.
In a brisk sequence at the Negi Training Cathedral, Baterd Cannon leads basic screw sets in a display of steady technique. The session emphasizes foundational drills and controlled movements to build strength and form.
Miss Esther Mae Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis K Myers Uniontown wed Kenneth Lee Lentzner son of Mr and Mrs Sterling W Lentzner Westminster in a 2:30 pm November 19 ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church Uniontown. Rev Seth S Hester Jr officiated with a double ring ceremony and palms and candles. bride wore white satin gown with Chantilly lace and pearls. groom's attire not specified. couple to reside at New Freedom Pennsylvania.
Miss Darlene L. Toms and Larry R. Stitely united in marriage on November 17 at 5 p.m. Rev. Carroll Boyer officiated at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. The couple resides in Mt. Pleasant. The South End Baptist Church organized a Woman's Missionary Society with 18 charter members and 32 in attendance, led by Rev. J. Thomas Shriner.
A brief item notes Howard Gosnell Jr and Rowle 1 from Knoxville located at a point near 109 Yb. The report mentions sickness at Edinburg Virginia and an event occurring Monday afternoon.
The ceremony took place October 7 at Basthomns Church with Rev Arttur C Baugter officiating. Mrs George Warfield served as matron of honor and Andrew Davis was best man. The couple, now of Woodbine, hosted a reception at the groom’s home.
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