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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1961

Page

10

Observer to Speak at World Community Day

The Frederick Council of United Church Women will observe World Community Day next Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Church of the Brethren Fairview avenue. Esther W. Hymer, UN observer for United Church Women, will deliver the main address on the theme Freedom To Know. Participants include women from 15 member churches and educational displays by the Methodist Youth Fellowship. Proceeds support adult education and new educational programs in Brazil, Chile, and Peru.

Frederick Ralph E. White Methodist Youth Fellowship T. Woodrow Harrison A. R. Semsberg Jr North Market Street Latin America Church World Service Center New Windsor Brazil Chile Peru

Cold wave forecast with frost expected countywide

The weather bureau warns of a deepening cold with a general frost tonight possibly reaching the upper 20s after a 61 degree high and 45 degree morning. Elsewhere in the county vandals have knocked down mail boxes and burned fodder while snow fences and logs block some roads.

Weather Bureau Jack Frost Hallowe'en

United Appeal drive nears $82 000 with strong utility division gains

The United Appeal totals surpassed $82,000 after the first general drive meeting as the Utilities Division led with $8,087 toward a $7,500 quota. Potomac Edison, C P Telephone, and Frederick Natural Gas beat their sums, while the Industrial and Commercial divisions reported further contributions and outside-town gifts. The drive runs through November 1.

United Appeal Potomac Edison Company C&p Telephone Company Frederick Natural Gas Company Middletown Urbana

City Parking Lot Entrance Opens Despite Minor Works

The entrance to the municipal park at Soh Market street opened to traffic yesterday afternoon amid ongoing work. City engineer Robert A. Whiteford reported a remaining wall and paving corrections are pending completion with a final edit planned.

Sie Kennedy Brothers Soh Market Street Robert A. Whiteford

Dedication Services Set For Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Buildings

Dedication will honor completed portions of Frederick Maryland’s Evangelical Lutheran church building program. Renovation began in 1960 with a 1963 target, featuring interior upgrades while preserving exterior historic beauty. The first site at 35 East Church Street houses Cradle Roll Nursery and offices.

Evangelical Lutheran Church Charles F. Trunk Jr Russell Seabright Frederick East Church Street Carriage Howst Alton Y. Bennett Harold Dulrow Charles Boone Charles S. V. Sanner Richard Sliger Melvin H. Derr John S. Fox Henry X. Lochner William M. J. Gaver A. Owen Mercer Iam Mihoee Dr. Tames R. Stup Eazene Young Ereper Eamnet Wis Devise Son Arthonzatio Caen Rene Ate Sanday

Five Day Forecast Partial Readout

Forecast shows temperatures around normal with highs near 57 and lows near 32. Expect cooler conditions from Saturday through Tuesday with light rainfall possibilities later in the period.

Tommnal

Red Tanks Close In on Berlin Frontline

Communist tanks moved within about 100 yards of the American sector as U S forces patrolled the border. Newsmen estimated at least five Soviet T34 tanks near Friedrichstrasse while 20 to 30 tanks stood overnight in East Berlin. Western Allies warned Moscow to honor four power rights as clashes intensified.

East Germany Friedrichstrasse U.S United States U.S. Army East Berlin Vopo — People's Police Vopos Berlin Associated Press Friedrich- Strasse Areaa Siet Hein Craree Krearberc

Optical Workers Vote No Union at Local Plant

The American Optical Company workers at the focal plant voted against joining a union. In a tally of 134 in favor of joining United Glass and Ceramic Works of North America, AFI-CIO and 174 opposed, with 14 votes challenged. The National Labor Relations Board conducted the election announced by A. E. Makin. Ralph Austin delivered results. first vote was June 7, 1960 and second on August 29, 1960.

American Optical Company Focal United Glass and Ceramic Works of North America Afi-Cio National Labor Relations Board A. E.’ Makin

Vandal attacks hinge on tires in city riot-like case

Police report Halloween week vandalism spreading beyond cars with tires slashed using a linoleum knife. Five residents say tires cut since Wednesday night in the Patrick to Second streets area. mirrors and radios broken on several cars. James Caprio notes damage near the jail. additional incidents listed on East Second and North Meadow blocks.

Patrick Second Streets James Capiio West South Street Barbara Stull William Foutbrosk Charles Maxlex North Me Wilam B. Bennett

Merrick Named Maintenance Supervisor for Frederick Housing Authority

William L. Merrick of Linden Avenue has been appointed maintenance supervisor for the Frederick City Housing Authority. The licensed plumber will oversee maintenance for 256 housing units across four projects and lead a five man staff. The post was vacated by J. Franklin Main Sr, now executive director, after John L. Shaw resigned due to ill health.

William L. Merrick Linden Avenue Housing Authority Frederick City Merrick J. Franklin Main Sr Main John L. Shaw Shaw R. W. Warner Merck Board of Commissioners of The G. Raymond Shipley Hoang Authority Unis Caner Lincoln Sarah Bentz Taney John Hanson Oon Noh Bentz

McCamey Named Wildlife Biologist at LaVale

McCamey serves as wildlife biologist at LaVale and has earned a Master of Forestry degree from Yale and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Connecticut. Conrad Bommermen of LaVale is senior monographer at the plant.

McCamey LaVale B. Frankin McCamey Sr Nate Resrees Uniersity Wesany Garten Yale Forestry School Universix Connecticut Conrad Bommermen LaVaie Conten

Fallout Briefing Scheduled

Washington reports a radioactive fallout cloud from the Soviet tests may cross the Pacific coast toward Washington Oregon and possibly Northern California and Nevada The Public Health Service will inventory state capabilities for fallout response after a two day meeting of federal state and local health officials The briefing notes no immediate drastic action but outlines potential measures if needed

Washington Asion Northwest Weather Bureau Oregon Public Health Service Judson Hardy Radiological Health Division Hardy Paros Cong Geis REO Beter Suneiliance

First Try For Moor Vehicle

Cape Canaveral AP Saturn, the world’s largest rocket, achieved an unexpected first flight test success. The 162-foot craft reached about eight minutes, 95 miles high, then splashed in the Atlantic near its planned point. NASA reported the test as a strong step toward landing astronauts on the moon this decade.

Cape Canaveral Fla Saturn U.S Cape Canaveral Meadows Atlantic Ocean National Aeronautics and Space Administration America Russia Kennedy United States

Burkittsville Hallowe'en Parade and Trick or Treat Night

Burkittsville hosts its fourth annual Hallowe'en parade this evening at 7 p.m. with prizes of 50 dollars for categories including funniest prettiest most original ugliest best appearing group and best decorated wheeled vehicle. The town also designates 8 to 9 30 p m as official trick or treat night with ID cards issued to visiting children.

Burkittsville Raritan Club Burgess Paul M. Smith

Lack Of Water Closes Price Electric Plant

Plant 3 of Price Electric on Md 255 south of town will shut for days due to water shortage. Two fire alarms were answered Thursday, one false and one for a car fire. A rabies clinic report is noted with residents seeking treatment. Neighbors report a missing mother since Saturday and a child cared for by relatives.

Price Price Electric MD. 255 Oes 1m Xtors Kam Arundel General Hoonpital Kheery Keneey Teport

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