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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1961
Page
4
Fragmented newspaper masthead from October 7 1961 shows partial credit lines for Southern Ftg Mfg Co Morin Frederick and a 5 cent per copy service. Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press credit appear with republication rights noted.
Archaeologists on Kea, island southeast of Athens, unearthed a 1400 B C city with a six foot thick defensive wall. The text notes earthquakes destroyed the city, and contrasts ancient natural disaster with Cold War walls in East Berlin, suggesting ideas of freedom outside barriers.
The Kennedy administration refuses to finish a U S Soviet airline accord and tightens nonstrategic trade with Russia. The actions mark a hardening Washington stance aimed at Moscow, signaling readiness to respond to Soviet boasts and press for negotiations without economic pullbacks.
Colonel Carl S Casto thanks the Frederick News-Post for extensive coverage of the dedication of Naylor Hall the new enlisted men barracks the Federal Length of Service Awards and the Fort Detrick United Appeal Fund kickoff. The letter dated October 2 1961 emphasizes community awareness of Army activities and Fort Detrick efforts.
Highlights include a WWII entry the 115th Infantry Recon Detachment crossing the Rappahannock River in Virginia using improvised rafts. Also noted are Charlie Keller's three driven runs in the Yankees 7 Dodger 4 victory and a serious car crash injuring Jacob H. Gorman Jr with leg fractures.
In the Cumberland races Jacob Myers suffered two fractured ribs and a skull injury with brain concussion. A leading local says Frederick may receive a union station within a year or two as B&O and Northern Central plan it. A fine bay horse valued at 173 dollars was stolen from Maryland Brick and Supply Co stables. Lewis C. Murphy injured in a cave-in at Tabler Stone and Lime Co. plant has improved to be about. The New Postal Savings bank for New Windsor will open in about a week. A bumper chestnut nut crop is reported with burrs filled. one burr held seven chestnuts. The Frederick City Abattoir plant lies idle awaiting federal consent possibly causing weeks of standstill. reorganization and new building may be needed at cost. Mrs Joshua Rice of Mountaindale showed a raspberry stalk with ripe berries at The News office. Hagerstown Railway Co struggles with power plant. few city cars connect at Myersville. Mr Ashcom who installed the new city bookkeeping system was praised by City Register McCaffrey. A second floral reception was held for the Women’s College faculty and Frederick College faculty at Frank C. Hargett’s garden.
In a bridge club room the North player opens one heart against a spade lead. After trail and card play, North at one table reaches six hearts while at the other table another North-South pair lingers at six by different routes. The discussion centers on open major suit strategy and a near grand slam.
Ballenger Grange No held its Boosters Night with 36 attendees including Henry Shoemaker County Agent as toastmaster. Guests reviewed past year achievements such as 10 new members, support for 4H week, Youth Camp funding, fair exhibits, and fund drives while announcing the Ballenger Community Show dates.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a fall rally with references to a court or jail and a refreshment event. Details are unclear due to text corruption and missing names or dates.
The Grossnickle Reunion gathered September 24 at the Grossnickle Parish Hall with numerous attendees from Myersville Hagerstown Chambersburg Union Bridge Libertytown New Windsor Gettysburg and Smithsburg and many families including Grossnickle Harshman Smith Kemp and Leatherman. Names such as Upton V Harp and Dennis Delores Grossnickle appear among dozens of members and relatives from Maryland and Pennsylvania towns.
Among The Sick Mr. Harry Buck Lewis returned home to Thurmont Saturday from Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery. Miss Ruth Smith Thurmont High School teacher is under observation and treatment at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown. Mrs Frank Long of Thurmont was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital by the American Legion ambulance. Miss Minnie Cockerly retired public school teacher of Middletown has been removed to Valley View Nursing Home near Middletown from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Glenn Brandenburg Middletown was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital last Friday for observation and treatment.
Mr and Mrs Robert Van Fossen of Woodsboro were visitors at the Skytine Caverns in Virginia on October 2.
British actor Percy Waram died Thursday in Huntington New York after a career spanning more than 30 years in American stage and film. He came to the United States in 1910 as a member of a British Shakesspearean company and later appeared on Broadway and in other venues.
Chicago architect Mackie Gordon Garden, longtime figure in local design, died Friday. Garden, known for seating cardinecte projects, contributed to Chicago's architectural scene over many years.
Local newspaper fragment mentions individuals and places in a partial report with limited legible details. The readable names point to community figures and a possible field event or meeting, but specifics are unclear.
A sequence of absolute divorces was granted in Equity Court by Chief Judge Patrick M. Schnauffer. Irving B. Swope received an absolute divorce from Gladys Swope of Gaithersburg with custody for two minor children and ordered support and visiting rights. Dorothy L. Eckenrode was granted an absolute divorce from George A. Eckenrode Jr. with custody for two minors and child support. Ellen Jane Shoemaker was granted an absolute divorce from Paul Martin Shoemaker with custody of a minor child and support obligations. Annabell E. Maddox obtained an absolute divorce from Callin E. Maddox with custody of minor children and support. Virginia K. Bach received a partial divorce from Charles G. Bach with custody of two minor children and a step child, plus support.
Roy Danzer Jr. prominent Hagerstown industrialist died suddenly Friday afternoon of a heart attack at the Danzer Metal Works Co. office. He was secretary treasurer of the firm and resided at 1317 Oak Hill Ave. Danzer led the local business community as past president of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club and as director of Goodwill Industries. Funeral services are set for Trinity Lutheran Church Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wilson P. Ard officiating.
The October meeting of Calvary Methodist church In His Steps class was at Mrs. Ray Smith's home on Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Devotions by Mrs. Feather included Scripture from Psalms and a meditation on Things to Be Thankful For. Mrs. Sorm reported on a visit with the Aree Indians in the mountains of Mexico. Plans were made for a bazaar and a fundraiser toward a link school for children of unfortunate Latin American families.
The Zonta Club of Frederick joined District II delegates at Haddon Hall in Atlantic City September 29 to October 1, with over 300 Zontians and 2,200 square dancers. Nora Wise of Middletown memorialized in service. Frederick’s Nan Roderick featured in Zontians in the News.
Samuel G Thompson of West Sixth street died at Crowns ville State Hospital Friday morning at age 32. He was the son of the late Keefer Walter and Anna Elizabeth Maber Thompson. Survived by a son William Richard, a sister Mrs. Mary E Fisher, a brother George W Thompson, four aunts and three uncles, plus nieces and nephews. Friends may call Hicks funeral home Sunday after 1 pm. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from the funeral home with Interment at Fairview cemetery.
Funeral services for Roy Peaslee, who died at his Kingwood West Virginia home Tuesday, occurred Friday at 2 p.m. at the Gladhill Funeral Home in Middletown with Rev. Lester Fike officiating. Pallbearers were Maurice Grossnickle, Lee Zecher, Russell Fauble, Harry Sowers, Leonard Boyer and Richard Boyer. Interment followed at Union Cemetery in Burkittsville.
Mr Henry C Miller of North Market Street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Thursday for observation and treatment. Mrs Edward C Hartman of West Twelfth has returned home from Frederick Memorial where she had been a surgical patient and is doing nicely. Mrs Ida C Lantz of Old Braddock underwent surgery at University Hospital Baltimore Wednesday and is reported as doing nicely.
The North Market street school P-TA held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday October 3 in the school auditorium. Bowyer Fout the president opened by presenting Principal Mrs Charlotte Smith and officers Roy Cine vice president Mrs Carol Lee Stup secretary and Robert Troupe treasurer. Committee chairs were Mrs Ruby Kline Ways and Means Mrs Dolly Cann Hospitality Lewis Gannon Membership and Mrs Robert Troupe room representatives. A motion established a budget for the coming year to cover school needs and teaching aids. It was also decided two representatives would attend the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers in Baltimore on November 23.
Renton Cark Jr. faced nearly four years in prison as a leader in the Mormon church's art presudenes and second tank in Treden Dart. The front Neo Mewes and Span, TAG, were at the press conference. On Thursday after a meeting led by Mathias, Cah of Frederick, he testified as he beat his homer during the game.
United Lutheran Church Women of St. Pauls in Walkersville held a 14 member meeting at the Parish House to hear Mrs. Howard Barker present Leisure That Re Creates. The program included readings, a skit, singing and prayers with plans for workshops and conventions noted and future meetings scheduled.
The readable lines mention a Mrz. Cie and Mr. Victor Cy Sen harp with ties to a hospital and poet figures. Doris Penpe is noted in connection with a win and held items, while other fragments reference caring and a nurse-like presence.
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