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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1960
Page
4
A letter and editorial excerpt urge Americans to preserve freedoms, resist government paternalism, and prepare future generations for the nation’s destiny. The piece cites the Declaration, frontier spirit, and roles of teachers and parents in shaping responsible citizens amid modern temptations and temptations to ease.
The News recalls Dr Fahrney in a profile noting his devotion to a venture aimed at expanding his medical practice. He envisioned his son taking over much of his work with media training, enabling him to focus on administrative and medical challenges at Braddock Heights, but did not live to see the plan fulfilled. The piece ends with reflections on his lasting impact and a hospital report plus a Santa letter request from Woodsboro.
President Emory L. Coblentz and officials of the Frederick Railroad Co. appeared before the Public Service Commission in Baltimore seeking authority to issue 72000 in preferred stock and 167000 in first mortgage five percent bonds to expand and improve facilities and to buy stock of the Frederick Gas and Electric Co. An excursion to Baltimore is offered at 1.25 round trip.
Excerpts note 1940 campaign spending of 1946 dollars and a Frederick almshouse commission discussion on locating a state hospital. Reports include factory injury at a Quincy mill, church merger delay, local bank checks, airport construction progress, selective service exams, Greek forces in Albania, Maryland DAR event, and a large defense parade with about 20 000 spectators and 3000 participants.
Mr and Mrs Walter Guy Crowther Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Honor Bosley to James Harold Jones son of Mr and Mrs James Laughton Jones Greensboro NC Crowther of Baltimore is a Hollins College senior and Jones a University of North Carolina graduate employed in Baltimore
An observance of Thanksgiving abroad was held at West Frederick Junior High School with 30 students who have lived overseas sharing reflections on service and privilege. The event featured a skit about Emily Hinderer’s experiences in China Spain and India and a TV spoof by Jacqueline Thomas.
In a six notrump contract on the Jacobis on Bridge hand South holds a queen jack and small spade with two voids. The author recounts bidding to five no trump as a warning, partner infers the hand, and the pair eventually reaches seven notrump, though the slam is not necessary as West opens with two clubs and all others play different lines.
Dorothy Smith, a Frederick High School student, was elected chairman of Region B Future Homemakers of America at Mt. Airy Senior High School. She becomes fourth vice president of the state organization. Seventeen Frederick High girls attended with adviser Mrs. Alice Olson. Initiation of 21 Sykesville Junior High members followed. Speakers included Mrs. Lawman from Japan and Mrs. Bourexis from Greece.
Supervisors of the Frederick Soil Conservation District held their regular monthly meeting on November 22 approving the district agreement of William H. Wivell of Emmitsburg for 150 acres. They planned winter equipment work and set 1961 conservation goals. Attendees included chairman E. Earl Remsberg, supervisors Edwin A. Hevner Harry FE Zentz Jesse M Burail Elmer E Hodges conservationist George Swartz and county agent Henry R Shoemaker.
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Court House Wednesday at 2 p.m. for the Repudiation of the British Stamp Act. Mrs. A Eugene Reed read the original document. Plans were made for a January card party and the next meeting will be December 26 at Mrs. George Bennett's home on Biggs Avenue.
Among The Sick new. J MH ScOMMt. Biggs avenue has returned home after being a patient at the Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home for three weeks. Mrs Merril Lantz Mt Olivet boulevard returned home Sunday from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Carl A Baller of Woodsboro expects to remain at Washington County Hospital Ha gerstown after surgery. She is improving slowly. Mrs Murray Fox 12 Orchard avenue has been released from Frederick Memorial Hospital. William G Woerner Jr a Frederick High School senior who accidentally broke his leg while he soccer several weeks in a show ing
Humans are urged to turn Christmas prep into group activities and traditions. Suggestions include fruit cake and cookie making parties, tree trimming, gift crafting at home, and early shared reading of Christmas stories. The piece emphasizes involving children and adults alike to spread the festive spirit before December 25.
Multiple obituaries from Greencastle to Martinsburg listing Mrs C Howard Bowman 73 died after long illness at home with family notes. also Walter Haines 69 of Woodbine died at Springfield State Hospital with survivors and service plans. Virginia von Schlegell Martinsburg resident dies at home survivor list. Briscoe Walker Pleasantville resident dies after short illness with funeral details.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Clara Gertrude Crone of 132 Park Avenue Brunswick and Clinton Ezra Nusbaum of near Johnsville. Crone died early Tuesday and services occurred Friday at 2 PM with interment at Frederick Memorial Park. Nusbaum died Tuesday with services Friday at 1 PM and interment Linganore Cemetery. Pallbearers named for both services. M R Etchison and Son and D D Hartzler and Sons Funeral Directors. A Frederick man, Nelson Main, returned from Virginia after bagging an eight point buck.
Frederick County Association for Retarded Children fundraiser sells Christmas themed candles to support school projects. President Richard Bucheimer leads the candle committee with Mrs. William Wright and Mr and Mrs William MacMullen. Funds aimed at shelter workshop playground youth programs monthly teenage dances and starting scout troops at Harmony Grove School. Contact Wright Walter Martz Road or Bucheimer near the airport leather factory.
Frederick Memorial Hospital births for November 18 to 22 list multiple families in Frederick and nearby towns. Details include parents names and addresses, and newborns named Trena Annette Kathy Ann Jeffrey Wayne David Joseph Michael Alan Wanda Sue Jamie Charles Philip.
Lenuel Leialoha of Hawaii spoke on Hawaii at the Fredenck American Association of University Women branch meeting in the C Burr Ariz Library. He described Hawaiian history industry and life with colored slides noting sugar and pineapple sectors, and island access limits.
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