Frederick newspaper’s Saturday edition 1960 details
The piece notes publication info for a Frederick Maryland paper dated Saturday September 3 1960. It lists the paper as published Sundays by the Sreat Southern Pts and Mfg Co at 26 North Court St with phone MO 2 107 and identifies Associated Press dispatches. It states second class mail at the post office of Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SREAT
Southern Pts & Mfg
North Court St
Frederick
Art Bureau
Associated Press
Anl AP
Te Post Ofice
Fred Ata
Labor Day and the legacy of Peter McGuire
The piece recalls Peter McGuire’s 1882 suggestion to create a national Labor Day to honor industry and workers. It notes the holiday’s evolution through 1960 as a summer finale and a bridge to school, travel, and autumn, underscoring McGuire’s dream of peace, civilization, and just rewards for labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McGuire
United States
Congress
When to Buy in a Free Enterprise Economy
Economic cycles show times to buy and times to resist. After Korea's start a decade ago, fear led to stock depletion and hoarding. Now purchases stay even, with some buyer resistance to inflation. Experts say no lower prices are in sight, so buy for immediate needs while it may be best for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Unfair to Shift to Urbana School Says Angry Parent
An angry parent criticizes tax-funded school choices showing Urbana’s older building used while West Frederick’s new ultra modern school seats children. The letter urges rebellion and a real fight against what is deemed an unfair situation. Mrs Hume Davis Deubs signs the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
West Frederick
Hume Davis
Fatal Accident Tip Wins Top Award
A News-Post tip on a county fatal crash won the top prize of five dollars in August. Other tips earned small awards for barn fires and local incidents including a bus crash at Hoffman Orphanage and a restaurant fire at Thurmont. Ronald Bostian, 14, Middleburg, fractured a finger and was treated at Warner Hospital in Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadine
News-Post
Hoffman
Bollinger
Thurmont
VFW
Carroll Manor Fire Co
Ronald Bostian
Middleburg
Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
Final cycle inspection ends today in Frederick
Chief of Police Charles V Main announced the final bicycle inspection period through 3 38 at police headquarters on North Market Street. As of 10 AM only 113 of the expected 400 had been inspected, with 1 837 already processed since makeup days began Friday. Police estimate about 2 950 bicycles will be inspected this year to license and register riders and aid in recovery of lost or stolen bikes. The program aims to improve safety ahead of the school opening next Wednesday and a busy holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles V. Main
North Market Street
Main
Charles W. Bare
Frederick
Fifty Years Ago From The News-Post Files
A carload of granite curb ing to be used on North Market street arrived from Richmond Virginia and is being placed along the street where it is to be laid. Little over half an inch of rain fell during August. A social and taffy pull was given at the residence of Mr and Mrs Charles Simpson Indian Springs by Miss Nannie Hotchkiss in honor of Miss Gertrude Smith of Baltimore. Col E A Baughman has received a handsome Buick racing automobile. Mr and Mrs Maurie Heim Telegraph street have a garden of which they are very proud. The left side of the garden is planted with tomatoes and the vines are filled with large fruit. On the right side there are thousands of china asters of all colors and varieties. The wooden trestle under the tracks of the Northern Central Railroad through Messrs J M Newman and Cos coal yard along Carroll creek is being replaced with large steel girders. Mr William H Ramsburg has purchased a Cadillac automobile which he will use as a delivery in connection with his grocery store. Mr Lewis Moberly West South street met with an accident at the Frederick Brick Works while shoveling ashes from one of the brick kilns. Some of the hot ashes struck his right hand and foot burning the members very badly. The Braddock Heights Fire Department has ordered a chemical engine.
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North Market Street
Richmond
Charles Simpson
Indian Springs
Nannie Hotchkiss
Gertrude Smith
Baltimore
E. Austin Baughman
Maurie Heim
Telegraph Street
Cadillac
Lewis Moberly
West South Street
Frederick Brick Works
Roosevelt agrees to base leases and destroyer transfer
President Roosevelt notified Congress of a pact with Great Britain to lease naval and air bases in the Atlantic and to transfer 50 over-age destroyers. The plan also permits U S bases in Newfoundland and Caribbean and South Atlantic islands. Eleven named locations appear, including Bermuda and Jamaica, with broader strategic implications for wartime support.
Local brief explores growth schemes and community notes
The column surveys diverse topics from bid proposals to lure industry and tax concerns to social updates in Frederick and Montgomery counties. It mentions even a city purchasing a small factory to relocate industry, civic gifts, leadership changes, and club activities, including Lions and Rotary notes. The piece highlights local figures Ella Gue Louis, Fran Busard Lease, Barbara Fritchie trivia, and parking proposals for downtown Frederick.
Funeral Notices for Adams County Residents
Funeral services were held for Carl D. Gochnauer at 1 p.m. and for George Kemp Bastian at 1:30 p.m. in Union Bridge and nearby towns. Interments followed at Mt Oliver and Winters cemeteries. Other services honored Myrtle Himes, John A. Jordan, Berth Shafer, and Emma Lorder Quinn. Funeral homes listed: Robert E. Dailey and Son. D. D. Haritzer and Son. M. R. Etchison and Son.
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Carl D.gochnauer
Adamsttown
Ruth Preston Gochnauer
Motter Place
Frederick Memorial Hospital
North Market Street
Carroll L. Boyser
Good Shepherd ‘Lutheran Church
John Kubrick
Roger Phommer
T. Marshal Davis
Edwin
George Kemp Bastian
Union Bridge
D. D. Haritzer
Donald Brake
Thomas Haines
Oscar Hiltebrand
Norman Wetzel
Paul Hooper
Riley Hooper Jr
Jesse Marshall
Winters Cemetery
New Windsor
Birthday notices fill town this week
Mrs. Margaret Zimmerman of South Jefferson street observes her 31st birthday today. Mr. Albert N. Bell on Queen street will observe his birthday Tuesday. Mr. James Cronenburg of West Patrick street celebrates his 47th birthday Tuesday. Mrs. Monroe Staley returns home after 12 days visiting son-in-law and daughter H. Russell Smouse and children Kristin and Randall in Dulany Valley Towson.
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Margaret Zimmerman
South Jefferson Street
Queen Street
James Cronenburg
West Patrick Street
Monroe Staley
H. Russell Smouse
Kristin and
Randall
Dulany Valley
Towson
Revival Services In Ridgeville Begin In Masonic Hall
Francis Eichelberger and H A Delander evangelist ministers will conduct revival services beginning today until September 18 in the Masonic building in Ridgeville. The news items also note local residents: Mr Martin L Stockman admitted to Vindobona Convalescent Home Thursday afternoon Mrs Lester Wiles has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital and is doing well Mr Bernard Q Rice underwent spinal disc surgery at Washington County Hospital after being admitted Tuesday.
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Martin L. Stockman
Route
Frederick
Vindobona Convalescent and
Lester Wiles
Water Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Bernard Q. Rice
RFD
Washington County
Francis Eichelberger
H. A.delander
Masonic
Ridgeville
Wedding bells in Browningsville Bethesda Church
Mrs Richar and Miss Eileen Beall and Richard Wolfe married at Bethesda Methodist Church Browningsville Rev Hayden Sparks officiated Traditional selections sung by Mrs Hayden Sparks Beall daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Beall Lewisdale Wolfe son of Mrs Bowie Keith Rockville. Bride wore chantilly lace gown with sequins and pearls carried orchids and roses. Attendants wore royal blue gowns. Best man Dallas Beall with ushers Raymond and Jerry Beall. Mrs Wolfe graduate of Damascus High School employed at Atomic Energy Commission. Mr Wolfe employed by Montgomery County Roads Commission. Death notices follow.
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Judith Fay Lochner
Herman E. Lochner
Mr. Pleasant
Harold W. Burrrner Jr
Harold W. Burrier Sr
Near
Mt. Pleasant
United Church of Christ
Richard D. Thompson
Walkersville
Robert Long
Patricia
Barbara Barrier
Suzanne F. LeGore
Wilbur C. LeiGore
LeGore
Donald E. Kloske
Edward Kloske
Hopewell
St. James Cathlic Church
Andrew Roy
Richar
E. Eileen Beall
Richard R. Wolfe
Bethesda Methodist Church
Browningsville
Hayden Sparks
Miss Beall
Marshall Beall
Lewisdale
Wolfe
Bowie Keith
Rockville
R. Wolfe
Mary L. Ballew
Norita Shipley
Louise Burkles
Damascus
Dallas M. Beall
Raymond C. Beall
Jerry S. Beall
Damascus High School
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Montgomery County Roads Commission
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South Atlantic
Newfoundland
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Harry QO. Smith
London
Robert E. L. Putman
State Roads Commission
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Little Tuscarora
William C. Humm
Rederick
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Alfred Harris
John Lochner
Charles W. Barker Jr
Alan Lochner
William T. Delanter
Leslieann
Joyce
Nancy Snuyder
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Henry Talton
Leonard Kloske
Dennis Heretick
Woodlawn Street
Walkersville High School
Richmond Professional Institute
Sacramento
Calif
Mary Stames
Molly Jackson
Kentucky Hills
Library of Congress
Charles R. Gregg
Roscoe S. Gregg
Norfolk
USS Northampton
Europe
Plymouth
Ind
Edward F. Voorde
South Bend
Indiana
Erma Boyer
Columbus’ Avenue
United Ambulance
Harold Barrier
Gidelichts
Ella Gue Louis
Montgomery County
Uncle Sam
Historical Society of
Frederick County
East Chruch Street
Frederick City
Washington
Perla Mesta
Gwen Cafritz
Fran Bussard
Lease
Optimist International
Sonia Levien
Fran
Barbara Fritchie
Old Braddock
Helen Smith
Helen
Lions Club of
Lions Clubs
Robert L. Smith
Woodsboro
Old Fairgrounds
Rotary Club of
Fothergill
Caller Lake
Hazel White
Francis Scott Key
Frank Hennessy
Scotty” Wallace
Florida
Mi Vet
Myrtle Nellie Himes
East Church Street
Russell F. Seabright Jr
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Glad Bible
Church School
James V. Shaff
Claude F. Culler
William E. Summers
Wilbur C. Hargett
Charles 2 Himes
John H. Renn
St. Luke’s Cemetery
Feagaville
M. R. Etchison and Son
John A. Jordan
Emmitsburg
Saint Anthonys’ Catholic Church
Exumitsburg
Vincent Tomolski
Edward Althoff
George Althoff
Frank Althoff
Henry Althoff
Bernard Althoff
Raymond Althoff
Dallas McNair
Cecil J. Kreitz
M. L. Creager and Son
Berth Shafer
Gladhill
Middletown
Emma Lorder Quinn
Thomas M. Quinn
West Second Street
Maurice D. Ashbury
Saints Episcopal Church
William M. Moore
Sam W. Maples Jr
Joseph D. Baker
Walter L. Roney
Carroll H. Hendrickson
Clyde M. Roney
Mount Olive Cemetery
Charles Hahn
Michael
Patsy
Monocacy Village
Merril Hahn
Mount Airy
Ernest Fleming
David Woodbine
Ocean City
Claude Betz
Gladys Marie (Beaver) Betz
St. Thomas, Pa
Rt. 1
Chambersburg Hospital
Frank and
Ida (Warmer) Beaver
St . Thomas
Edgar Graham
Lillian Catherine Graham
Edgar H. Graham Tof
Lovettsville
Homer and
Bertha Woodward Fawley
New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Lovellsville
Annabelle Hanshaw
Elizabeth Smith
Owen Fawley
Robert Fawley
Michael Kreisinger
W. A. Wade
Buri
Union Cemetery
A. BE. Brown
William Henry Martin
Charles and
Ella Sipes Martin
Thurimont
Creager Funeral Home
Church of the Brethren
Tre O Clock
David Eberly
Thurmont United Brethren Cemetery
John W. Timpson
Wesley Timpson
Tramsville
George and
Rachel Timpson
Jenkins Brothers Canning Factory
Lucille E. Timpson
John Hanson
West All Saints Street
St. Paul Ame
Della
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