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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1964
Page
4
The Frederick area paper from October 15 1964 provides typical daily items and notices. Advertising rates and mailing subscriptions are listed along with standard AP content rights and postal classification for Broderick Maryland.
The piece assesses coattail effects for congressional candidates amid the 1960s campaigns. It recalls historical cycles strengthening or weakening party gains under leaders like Truman, Eisenhower, and Roosevelt, and notes private polls predicting modest shifts in Senate and House seats.
A California recreation expert told the Canadian Tourist Association that tourists seek an enjoyable experience rather than merely scenery or climate. He cited New York City Smithsonian Disneyland as examples and urged Frederick to promote its historical landmarks and cleanliness to attract visitors traveling on the Frederick Freeway toward Washington.
A two day postgraduate program on advances in oral medicine is planned for November 4 and 5 at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. The event, co-sponsored by the dental school and the Baltimore City Dental Society, will address everyday practice problems and emphasize dietary supplements drug use and metabolism in oral diseases led by Dr Emanuel Cheraskin.
Fifty years ago in Frederick events include MR FOLGER McKINSEY delivering a welcome address at a play presented by The News and praised as It Pays to Advertise. Heavy rainfall since Tuesday raises Frederick’s water prospects. Elias Stottlemyer travels from Ypsilanti to Sabillasville seeking relatives. Sallie Marker dislocates her left arm at Middletown High School. Dr Bowlus treats it.
Twenty years ago in October 1944 Cub Pack No 1 held its weekly meeting in the Presbyterian Sunday school rooms. Robert Nicodemus was invested as den chief at age 12 after two years as a denner.
Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and the ten provincial premiers reach a formula for amending the Canadian Constitution through Canada Parliament after provincial ratification, ending the practice of British approval. The accord marks a milestone in Canada's government evolution.
The Rev. Joseph H. Clem preached his first sermon to Grace United Church of Christ parishioners Sunday at 11 am. He came from Utica and succeeds Rev. Raymond E. Wilhelm who retired October 4. The sermon title was Partnership In The Gospel.
Mr and Mrs Robert Gross of East Patrick Street celebrated Mr Grosss 40th birthday at the Colonial Lounge of the Francis Scott Key Hotel last night. Mrs Gross is a hotel employee. Mr J Frank Main Sr of this city will observe his birthday Friday. Marriage license issued to W Raymond Edwards of Frederick and Frances E Aurand of Taneytown in Westminster.
Kenneth E. Benchoff 54 of Cascade dies after a year of ill health and two weeks in Washington County Hospital. WWII Army veteran, former Fort Detrick and Fort Ritchie worker, member of St Stephen's UCC, American Legion Cascade, and South Mountain Red and Gun Club. Survived by eight siblings. funeral at Grove Funeral Home Waynesboro, burial Rest Haven Hagerstown. Also noted are brief obituaries for Mary Mayer Bach of Leola with husband Rev. George Bach and son, and Pamela Bautwell infant of Gaithersburg, graveside Park Lawn Rockville.
Obituaries list followed by funeral details for Clar ence and Susie Baker’s daughter, Hersel C. Sutton, and Harry C. Yingling. Names, addresses and surviving relatives cited. services set at Benevola EUB Church, Waltz Funeral Home, and St. Joseph's Church with burial in Manor and Taylor’sville cemeteries.
The article notes Miss Carolyn M. Gerhard Northeast Regional Director for USFSA will speak on "Charm and Glamour for School Lunch Success" as part of the continued school program. New MSFSA officers are listed including President Mrs. Virginia Klos and secretary Mrs. Ruby Spencer.
The Willing Workers of Grace Rocky Hill Church met October 9 at Mrs. Pauline Barton’s home with 13 members and two guests. The group opened with a hymn and devotions, awarded a door prize to Mrs. Joyce Myerly, and voted $500 for church improvements. Nomination committee members were Mrs. Isabelle Brewer Mrs. Dorothy Fogle and Mrs. Myerly. A reading was given by Mrs. Fogle and the meeting ended with games and refreshments. The next committee includes Mrs. Brewer Mrs. Myerly Mrs. Fogle and Mrs. Mae Franklin.
A party honored Mr and Mrs John Gruber at their Rocky Ridge home with many attendees including Leroy Few Terry Linda Jean Roland Dayheff Will iam Mervin Dayhoff Kathy Roy Bonnie Sue Eugene Dayhoff Nellie Johnny Carrol Few George Hahn Stevie Vonnie Roxanne Mrs Harry Affeldt Thurman Albaugh John Wolfe Todd Raymond Hilterbrick Gailord Putman Russell Gailord Putman Jr Roy Janice Fred Albaugh Batty Lou Dear Albaugh Clinton Cruchong Terry Mary Catherine George Albaugh Sandy Cool Edith Gruber and others.
Barry with his friends Billie Soi and Bobby B. are protected behind a whitewash curtain in the White House. He urged Americans to seek honesty in public office and said there is no substitute for talking and acting straight in politics.
Funeral services were held for Charles Douglas Bowie of Frederick at Simpson Methodist church New Market with interment in the church cemetery. Miss Margaret Julia Snader of New Windsor died in Westminster and was buried at Pipe Creek cemetery. R B Marston, longtime NEA employee, died in Thurmont and his service was held in Woodstock Virginia with multiple survivors and affiliations listed.
The University of Maryland School of Medicine announces ten postgraduate courses for practicing physicians for the coming year. Anesthesiology opens November 5 under Dr. Martin Helrich and Dr. Martin I. Gold, with other courses listed through March 1965, covering Eye Ear Nose and Throat Neuropathology Surgical Physiology and more.
Dr Harrington announces a two day educational trip starting October 24 from Frederick City parking lot at midnight. The itinerary covers Norfolk Williamsburg Yorktown and Richmond with museum visits and a War Museum, returning by 11 p.m. Reservations close October 23.
President Johnson's aide Bryan Jenkins resigns after hospitalization for extreme fatigue linked to tensions surrounding the Johnson era. White House press secretary George Reedy confirms the departure and Moyers appointment at a Waldorf Astoria news conference. Jenkins had joined late last year after Johnson became president. his salary was estimated at 22,500 to 25,000 dollars.
Early each year many Social Security recipients must file an annual earnings report for the prior year. Anyone under 72 with income over 1200 must file, and if you expect to earn more than 1200 in 1964 you must report it. Contact your local Social Security office to revise estimates and avoid overpayment adjustments after year end.
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