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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1961
Page
2
Frederick County Community Chest Red Cross United Appeal combines ten agency drives into one to save time for solicitors and residents. The 1962 goal of 14 661 seems high, but per capita it drops to under two dollars, or twenty cents per resident when spread across ten agencies.
Fifty years ago the News-Fest notes a forthcoming performance of Madame Sherry at the City Opera House. Also reported are funeral services for Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schrey, local horse loss by Jacob Quinn, chestnut purchases by D R Rouzer, and a new National Biscuit Co delivery wagon led by Edwin H Sharpe.
A reader laments the fast pace of modern life citing accidents and fatigue. Nostalgic references to old trolley days, summer park outings, and simple pleasures contrast with today’s hurried world. The letter invites slower living and appreciation of small joys.
Cumberland city officials condemn the three story seventy year old Gillette building damaged in the blast that razed two structures, injured 23 and killed one. Drought leaves only days of water at Fishing Creek dam as October heat shatters records. Charlie Keller scores first run in fifth game of World Series Yankees vs Dodgers. German offensive builds toward Moscow with Battle of the Atlantic at a crucial stage. Traffic chaos from live wires downed by a cellar fire at Bell millinery. Frederick County doctors join the State Guard.
At a Hotel Frederick ceremony, Fort Detrick announced the naming of the enlisted men's home as Naylor Hall in tribute to Master Sergeant Lewis J. Naylor of Dysart, Pa. Naylor was killed in action in Korea early in the conflict, recognized for valor with high decorations.
Fort Detrick launched the United Appeal Fund drive with 100 percent participation reported within an hour from Colonel Carl Casto at the post theater. Dr. Goodlow and Gerald Beveridge lead solicitation across divisions as campaigns run two weeks aiming to top the goal.
A fire in a mixing machine caused an explosion of rocket fuel at the Indian Head Maryland Naval propellant plant on August 25. Five civilian employees died. A board found the fire started by friction in a defective bearing a mixer vat. Rear Adm. Thomas H. Robbins Jr. announced the findings. The blast destroyed the hall of a laboratory building with estimated damage of 176.10 dollars.
An executive named Washington Bray dies. details unclear due to OCR corruption but indicates a notable figure’s death at an unspecified time and place. No other readable facts or affiliations are confirmed in the fragment.
An obituary item notes the death of a retired supervisor tied to the New York area. The report mentions public service, a career in government, and recognition from local officials. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
A fragmented market page shows various entries including a list of executives and local posts. Names such as Cooperet and Beier appear amid sparse notes on market conditions and local office holders.
Emory Ecker 86 of Sam's Creek near New Windsor died suddenly at home. Survived by two children, ten grandchildren, great grandchildren. funeral Sunday at 3 30 from D D Hartzler Sons funeral home. interment Bethel cemetery. Anna Lee Hough 68 of Centerville near Woodsboro died at Koontz Nursing Home Good Intent Union Bridge after extended illness. Survived by husband Samuel W. Hough and son John E. Hough. funeral Sunday at 1 from Union Bridge and Sons. interment Rocky Hill cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs James C Darner a longtime county resident who died yesterday at Old Braddock will be held Sunday at 2 p m at M R Eichison and Son Funeral Home 106 East Church Street She is survived by a daughter Mrs Noah S Jenkins two sons Alonzo K Darner Brunswick and Fred W Darner Lancaster Pa three grandchildren five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews She was the last of her immediate family Interment will be in the Reformed Cemetery Middletown Friends may call after 7 PM at the Funeral Home
The West Frederick Junior High School PTA will hold its first meeting of the year at 7 30 p m Tuesday October 10 in the gymnasium. A brief business meeting will precede classroom visitations allowing parents to meet with their child’s teachers. A special meeting for parents of Three Students will explain the meaning of core subjects.
A city stork shower honored Mrs. Howard Miner with Meyersin as guest of honor at her home in September. Hosts included Bernard Palmer and Mrs. Jack Shoemaker. Attendees listed include Mrs. Bé far Crawtond and Mrs. Carrot Zim among others.
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