Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files
Fifty years ago in October 1913 residents signed travel and social notes. Mrs Lewis A Rice won first prize for best homemade soap from Penn Chemical Works Philadelphia. Frederick and Walkersville party toured Gettysburg in Frederick Auto Co truck with Helms driving and J J Snyder supervising. Dr M H Pearre of Unionville injured crossing Patrick Street. El i G Haugh promoted to chief deputy clerk, L N Loy appointed to fill vacancy. Lilacs gathered from Frank Kemp’s yard announced at The News office. New Pythian Castle to open for public inspection October 17. Orange team under Capt Edgar H McBride won MCA contest with 1005. Green team captained by Charles M Mathias won park vote for Swastika Realty project. Schley Park favored over Scott Key Park. campaign proceeds $1745.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Rice
Penn Chemical Works
Philadelphia
Frederick
Walkersville
Gettysburg
Frederick Auto Co
Helms
J. J. Snyder
Rey
G. P. Bready
Eli G. Haugh
Harry W. Bowers
Adolphus Fearhake
LN. Loy
Haugh
Eva Rhoderick
Catherine Shearer
Frank Kemp
Baltimore Pike
Pythian Castle
Edgar H. McBride
Charles McC. Mathias
Swastika Realty Co
Schley Park
Scott Key Park
Terrazzo or Not In Brunswick High School Flooring Debate
The Brunswick High School flooring debate centers on terrazzo versus vinyl tile. Advocates demand full life cycle cost data including total flooring costs, janitorial needs, cleaning supplies, repairs, maintenance, and bond interest. Taxpayers seek quantified costs to decide whether terrazzo is worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
New Brunswick High School
Frederick County
Kennedy launches task force to retrain rejected youths
President Kennedy announced a manpower conservation task force after discovering that upwards of fifty percent of young men report for pre induction physicals fail to meet physical or mental standards. The plan aims to train and rehabilitate these youths to reduce unemployment in a tight labor market.
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Kennedy
Mathias To Speak To Thurmont Lions
Congressman Charles McC. Mathias Jr will discuss the current legislative program at the Thurmont Lions Club meeting tonight. He will emphasize civil rights and tax reduction proposals during the 6:30 dinner at Cozy Restaurant. Vic tor R. Jagow presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Thurmont Lions Club
Samuel Birely
Mathias
Victor R. Jagow
Rivers Conditions Reported Clear and Low at Point of Rocks
The Potomac remains clear and low at Point of Rocks while the Monocacy shows cloudy conditions and low levels at Buckeystown, indicating variable river clarity and water height across local waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Buckeystows
Twenty Years Ago News Items From The Potomac Area
A Frederick City Hospital treated Dock Zeigler for fatal burns after an explosion near Clagettsville. The Tirpitz was damaged by British midget submarines. Maryland Deaf School alumni observed homecoming. A 27 degree frost blanketed the countryside. U.S. Flying Fortresses destroyed 102 German fighters with Thunderbolt escorts. Frederick officials tested standby water sources for shortages. A barn fire on Dewey Hess’s Taylorsville farm destroyed the barn. Mt Airy fire crews saved other structures.
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Zeigler
Clagettsville
Frederick City
Tirpitz
Maryland State School For the Deaf
U.S
Frederick
State Health Department
Hugh V. Gittinger
Dewey Hess
Taylorsville
Mt. Airy
Sick Children Referred For Procedures At Local Hospitals
Among the ill is Gary Hildebrand five year old son of Mr and Mrs R LeRoy Hildebrand Woodsboro who entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday for surgery. Mr W Harvey Lewis of North Market street recovers at home after spinal surgery October 1 at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown with satisfactory condition. Sherrie Anne Peterson eighteen month old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Peterson admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday and operated on Tuesday. Sherrie Anne is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Boyer RFD 2 Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Hildebrand
R. LeRoy Hildebrand
Woodsboro
Frederick Memorial Hospital
W. Harvey Lewis
North Market Street
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Sherrie Anne Peterson
John Peterson
Sherrie Anne
Walkersville 4-H Meets Officers Elected for 1964
The Walkersville Senior Girls 4 H club met at Ann Eaves home with ten members. Planning for 1964 dominated the agenda. Officers elected were Demaris Crum president Judy Green vice president Ann Eaves secretary Nancy Barker treasurer Dawn Brown delegate and Myralee Garst reporter. The next meeting will be at Mary Ann Hooper’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville 4-H
Walkersville
Ann Eaves
Fair Booth
Montevue Flower Committee
Booth
Demaris Crum
Judy Green
Nancy Barker
Dawn Brown
Myralee Garst
Mary Ann Hooper
Jacoby on Bridge Oswald Jacost
Oswald Jacost discusses key play choices and signaling in contemporary bridge. The column analyzes standard bidding responses, defender signals, and strategic tips for improving partnership communication at the table.
Slam Bid Likely At Two Tables In Recent Tournament
A hand analysis shows a slam that was bid by only two tables. North advances with four diamonds denying any other side aces, then South moves to five diamonds as a slam try showing the king of diamonds. North responds with five clubs and six hearts, yielding a winning contract.
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South
North
School Problems Are Discussed one Pump
Board of Education discusses fuel purchases to avoid criticism. Representatives Hodgson Hoffmaster and Gaddis to coordinate with local oil distributors. A committee studies signing checks. 20,323 checks issued in 1962. Signatures by Thomas, Sensenbaugh, and Gaddis. concern about purchasing agent also signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Mary Condon Hodgson
Paul Hoffmaster
al Jen KR. Gaddis
Gordon and
Ross Smith
Hodgson
Gordon Smith
Thomas
James A. Sensenbaugh
Smith
Mr. Thomas
Dr. Sensenbaugh
Allen Gaddis
Gaddis
Hallar Best
Philatelic Sales Agency Profits for Uncle Sam Behind Stamps
A Post Office Philatelic Sales Agency in Washington operates at a profit by selling more than two million dollars worth of stamps to collectors annually. The piece notes commemoratives like the Eleanor Roosevelt stamp, outlines annual production limits, backlogs, and rules on what gets commemorated, highlighting the agency’s role and taxpaying benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davis
Washington
Post Office Department
Eleanor Roosevelt
White House
Mrs. Roosevelt
Thailand Faces Subversion War With Communist China In Asia
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports Thailand in a high stakes struggle against covert Communist influence from China and its proxies. Bangkok, aided by the United States, counters through the Northeast development program to win hearts, minds, and villages, reducing infiltration while facing renewed Communist pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Ryan
Bangkok
Thailand
Viet Nam
Pathet Lao
Laos
Peking
Northeast
Phuyaiban
Sarit Thanarat
United States
Rev Holley To Teach Bible Study Course at Calvary Church
Rev. Robert O. Holley Jr. will lead a Monday evening course How To Read and Study The Bible at Calvary Methodist Church Education Building as part of a Frederick Area Methodist Schools program running through November 18. Registration starts 7 15 p m with Mrs Carl R Piepoli as registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Holley Jr
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick
Holley
New York State
New York State University College of Education
Boston University School of Theology
Wesley Theological Seminary
Haskell R. Deal
Eldbrooke Methodist Church
Washington
Douglas R. Chandler
Carl R. Piepoli
Extension Agents To Attend State Meet In Chevy Chase
Extension service agents will be out of offices for the Maryland State Extension Service annual conference at the National 4-H Club Center in Chevy Chase. Dr Roy Cassell former assistant county agent will be general program chairman. The theme is Excellence In Our Profession. The meeting runs Monday through Wednesday with Miss Margaret Oliver state leader of home demonstration agents and local attendees Miss Beatrice Fehr and Mrs Adele Miller among others.
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Extension Service
Maryland State Extension Service
Chevy Chase
Roy Cassell
Margaret Oliver
Beatrice Fehr
Adele Miller
Sistant
County Agents Office Attendees Listed for Demonstration
The text names agents including George Wood county agent and David Eigenbrode and Kenneth Shifflett. Miss Holly Akre a life home demonstration agent also attends alongside agent and Miss Akre. The fragment indicates county agents staff attending a demonstration event.
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Holly Akre
George Wood
David Eigenbrode
Kenneth Shifflett
Funeral services for George L. Dean in Middletown
Funeral services for George L. Dean of Middletown were held at Gladhill Funeral Home yesterday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. Paul Seltzer. Nephews served as pallbearers: Joseph I and Singleton Remsberg, Wilmer and Donald Keller, Bruce and Dale Kepler. Interment followed at the Reformed Cemetery in Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Dean
Middletown
Gladhill
J. Paul Seltzer
Joseph l
Singleton Remsberg
Wilmer
Donald Keller
Bruce
Dale Kepler
Reformed
Bharata Natya Classical Dance Among World’s Most Complex
A note on Bharata Natya highlighting its status as one of the world’s most intricate classical dances. The text discusses its dedication, storytelling, and technical demands within Indian performing arts.
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India
Buddy Greco rises to fame through faith and standup singing
New York profile of Buddy Greco tracing his faltering early career in Philadelphia and Chicago, his emotional collapse and dramatic comeback after meeting Dani Crayne. Her belief and advice to perform standing up transformed him into a leading supper club star earning well over a quarter‑million dollars last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buddy Greco
Philadelphia
Buddy
Greco
Benny Goodman
Chicago
Dani Crayne
Dani
Youth Dies From Accident Injuries
Ronnie Eugene Stonesifer an 18 year old Emmitsburg resident died Thursday at Annie M Warner Hospital Gettysburg from injuries suffered in an early Sunday automobile crash near Emmitsburg. He drove east on Md 97 fell asleep ran off the road hit a parked car hit a pole and was hospitalized with severe lacerations and internal injuries. He is survived by his parents six siblings and several relatives. Services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Wilson funeral home Emmitsburg with Rev Martin Case officiating. Interment Mountain View Cemetery Emmitsburg. Friends may call after 7 p.m. tomorrow.
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Ronnie Eugene Stonesifer
Edgar
Ruth
Wood) Stonesifer
Emmitsburg
Annie M. Warner
Gettysburg
Stonesifer
H. O. Toor Shoe Factory
Walter
Diane Stonesifer
Susan Stultz
Robert Unger
Wheaton
Donald
Richard
Thurmont
Wilson Funeral Home
Martin Case
Mountain View Cemetery
Deaths Mrs William E Fleagle and Mrs Ruth Spickler
Funeral services are set for Margaret Fleagle 49 of Thurmont and Ruth E Spickler of Washington. Fleagle daughter of the late Luther M Horine and Effie E Mahoney Horine survived by husband William and son Joseph with burial at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont. Spickler widow of Harry Spickler survived by three children and five grandchildren. Services at Gawler's Funeral Home Sunday at 8 pm. Interment Monday 11 am Broadfording Cemetery near Hagerstown.
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Wiliam E. Fleagle
Margaret Fleagle
East Main Street
Thurmont
Creager
Martin A. Case
William Edgar Fleagle
Luther M
Effie E. Mahoney Horine
Frederick
Harry Spickler
Ruth E. Spickler
Washington
Weverton
Louise
Kern
Frances 5. Meen
Dickerson
William P. Spickler
Harpers Ferry
Gawler
Wisconsin Avenue
Harris Street
Broadfording Cemetery
Fagerstown
Royal birth and celebrity romances headline in brief
Amman King Hussein and Princess Muna welcomed a second son, with mother and infant reported well. In Concord, Mamie Van Doren and Bo Belinsky ended their romance after a near elopement. In Copenhagen, Temple Fielding wrapped up a five day party for his birthday. In Moscow, Brezhnev flew to Afghanistan to meet King Mohammed Zahir Shah.
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Amman
Jordan
API
Hussein
Munca
Muna
Prince Abdullah
Concord
Calif
Mamie van Doren
Bo Belinsky
Los Angeles Angels
Las Vegas
Mamie
Copenhagen
Temple Fielding
Jeff Copenhagen
Fielding
Goodby
Denmark
Soldier Named as Soviet Spy by Pentagon Disclosure
The Pentagon disclosed that decorated U S soldier Sgt 1c Jack E Dunlap sold U S secrets to Soviet agents over two years while at Ft Meade as a clerk messenger Then took his own life last July as investigators closed in The Washington Evening Star had reported the story citing Asst Sec of Defense Arthur Sylvester
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
1. C
Jack E. Dunlap
Reds
National Security Agency
Ft. Meade
Arthur Sylvester
Washington Evening Star
Macmillan Reported As Satisfactory
London AP Prime Minister Macmillan’s doctors stated his condition was satisfactory today, 24 hours after his operation to remove the prostate gland. Two of his secretaries visited King Edward VII Hospital to brief him on outstanding office matters amid a flood of telegrams and messages following Thursday’s announced resignation.
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London
Macmillan
King Edward VII Hospital
Farm Classes Set At Singanore High School
Farm Mechanics Shop classes begin Monday at Singanore High School in the Agriculture shop at 7 p.m. Winter sessions cover farm machinery maintenance and repair with optional courses in arc welding elementary electricity wiring and woodworking if there is sufficient interest.
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Singanore High School
Homecoming Service Planned at Howard Chapel
A homecoming service will be held at the Howard Chapel Methodist Church in Long Corner. Rev. Cecil Brown will preach at 10 a.m. Lunch follows at 1 p.m. A memorial service at 3 p.m. features guest speaker Rev. C. L. Dawson.
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Howard Chapel Methodist Church
Long Corner
Cecil Brown
Long Corner Hall
C. L. Dawson
Red China to convene National People's Congress in November
After four months of wait the Chinese government announced via Radio Peking that the National People's Congress will convene in mid November. The session had been scheduled previously for April to June but was postponed in June with no stated reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TOKO
Red China Now
National People’s Congress
Peking
Planning Memorial Society Meeting at Unitarian Fellowship
A Sunday meeting at the Unitarian Fellowship aims to form a Memorial Society in this area. Dr John Neafer will present funeral cost practices and planning benefits, with a tape by Rev Chris Raible. Open to the public at 11 a.m. on the third floor of the Colonial Music Shop.
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Unitarian Fellowship
Washington
Hagerstown
Baltimore
John Neafer
United States
Chris Raible
Colonial Music Shop
SODALITY MEETS AT ST JOSEPH'S CARROLLTON MANOR
The Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality of St. Joseph's Church Carrollton Manor met at Mr and Mrs Mark P Jeffers Monrovia with president Mrs Huber V Biser presiding Twenty members and six guests attended The group planned rosary for next Sodality Sunday A guest speaker Rev Herbert J Clancy discussed More Than Many Sparrows and urged sanctity Membership officers were reelected and two books were loaned for reading Refreshments followed and an October 23 meeting was announced at the home of Mr and Mrs George L Thomas Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodality
Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
St. Joseph's Church
Carrollton Manor
Mark P. Jeffers
Monrovia
Huber V. Biser
Jerome Crewe
Nettie Howard
Fr. Thorning
Joseph F. Thorning
Leo Trese
Jerome J. Crewe
W. Harold Roderick
Henry T. Eigelsbach
Vatican City
Xavier Bynne
John
Alden Hatch
George L. Thomas Jr
Sam Stewart jailed for 20 years in Baltimore armed robbery
Samuel Stewart, 33, was sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery in Baltimore. A murder charge was dropped by Judge Anselm Sodaro, who also ended the pending murder count after 1% years. He faced trial with William Joseph James in the March 1962 liquor store slaying. Walter N. Wigins, clerks victim, was recently convicted and given life imprisonment.
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Baltimore
Samuel Stewart
Anselm Sodaro
Stewart
William Joseph James
Walter N. Wigins
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Thurmont Lions
Lewistown
W.S.C
Doubs Methodist Church
Woman's Society
Alton Powell
Raymond Stull Sr
I. Jewell Beeson
Formosa
Taipei
China
Sun Yat-Sen
Ana T
Jacoby
Oswald Jacost
HEA seRvice
N. T
EAST
Stockholm
Sweden
South Africa
Miami
Fla
Fredel Castro
Cuba
ITV
Iceland
Reykjavik
Money Philatelic
Uncle Sam
Cago
Washington 25
D.C
Methodist Church
Boyle
Tom Little
Nashville
Tennessean
Moscow
Leonid Brezhnev
Afghanistan
Mohammed Zahir Shakh
Planning Memorial Society
Asheville
N.C
Samuel L. Hypes
Chicago Department Stores
Chicago Retail Merchants Association
Marshall Field & Co
Wieboldt Stores, Inc
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