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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1964
Page
4
Civic groups in Frederick marked a festive day with a Star Spangled Banner Centenn ial and Home Coming Committee parade plus a floral parade and carnival. Two noted visitors, Mrs Hiram Keefer and T Grayson Haller, enjoyed the festivities while residents watched a large traction engine and a heavy plow tear up century old cobbles on West Church Street.
One month remains for Congress to act on key items as many members seek reelection. Majority Leader Mansfield argues adjournment by October 1 is necessary, though some fear the pace is too tight. The agenda includes medical care for the aged, reapportionment, Appalachia relief, foreign aid, and lingering appropriations.
Britain enjoys rising prosperity with high wages and low unemployment as Sir Alec Douglas-Home's Conservatives gain momentum. Labour's Harold Wilson faces a strong counter while economic upturn may not translate to U.S. impact. Douglas-Home plans a mid next month election date amid booming industry and stock market.
President Johnson nearly faced a grounding incident after a hurricane tour of Georgia coastal areas. At Glynco Naval Air Station the brakes on Air Force One locked and the plane would not move despite full throttle. After multiple revs the jet lurched and taxied to the runway for takeoff.
A notice from Frederick Memorial Hospital reports nine‑year‑old Michael Rice, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Rice of Frederick, is improving as well as can be expected while hospitalized.
September 12, 1944 Twenty Years Ago: Boy Scout F Russell Young resigns as field executive for Francis Scott Key District after nearly two years. Churchill and Roosevelt to meet in Quebec City to plan Japan conquest and European War. J Wakefield McGill leaves for Christchurch Va to resume English and Latin duties. Mrs Emory L Coblentz returns to 122 West Third Street after visiting Grosse Ile, Michigan with son-in-law Arthur Fox and family.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad schedules its 13th annual Autumn Glory Festival trips through Western Maryland on October 4 and October 11 for over 1,600 nature lovers. Reduced-fare tickets are sold in Baltimore and Washington. Narratives include Harpers Ferry and a 30 mile Oakland motor coach tour to Deep Creek Lake, Deep Creek State Park, and Swallow Falls Park.
Baltimore police and traffic courts crack down on drivers with changed or invalid licenses. Recent weeks have seen stiff jail terms and fines for violators. Traffic Court Judge Basil A. Thomas jailed two men 30 days each for driving on false licenses after their own licenses were revoked by the DMV.
Mount Saint Marys Seminary in Emmitsburg Maryland opened for its 157th academic year with a capacity enrollment of 133 seminarians. Classes officially begin September 21.
The Evangelical Reformed Church on West Church Street will host an antique auction and gift sale in its social rooms Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the organ fund. Antiques donated by congregants. pre-sale view Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Cash terms. bid cards provided. auctioneer Emmett R. Bowlus. Co chairs Mrs. Pauline Knock and Mrs. Margaret Nusz. Items include chairs, glassware, china, pewter, and a keyboard piano among others.
A compact note describes bee colonies as cities with hexagonal combs for efficiency and R&D on roles. It notes bees die when outcast and workers and males depend on pollen abundance, with swarming behavior and queen replacement. It emphasizes labor, flight, nectar needs, and colony hygiene.
Mr Lester B Zimmerman longtime head maintenance man at Frederick High School celebrated his 75th birthday Friday at the school. Thomas George Thompson of Knoxville celebrated his birthday yesterday. Maryland farmers report a drought loss over 7 million dollars in crops, with foresters warning of high fire hazard as rainfall may come early next week.
A fragmentary note reflects on mortal travel and a steadfast barrier to passage. The terse text evokes a guardian phrase with poetic cadence and uncertain origin. The snippet hints at existential themes without identifying persons or events.
About 17 000 Frederick children returned to public and parochial schools this week. A column notes that education should be guided by trusted, sincere teachers who treat students as human souls with nerves, feelings, and thoughts, and who protect the confidence of their students while shaping a daily table of good for body mind and soul.
The Frederick Community Concert Association reports midway through its annual membership drive inviting participation. A value concert package offers 21 concerts for 7.50 adults and 4 for students, featuring Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and other artists with nearby bonus privileges.
A devotional verse speaks of the Lord guiding a learner along a humble path of study. It presents daily lessons and clear sources of wisdom as a vast book the world becomes through scripture and light.
Dorothy Straight and her mother describe the creation of How the World Began a self illustrated tale written by Dorothy with doodles and text. The youngster held a New York party with ice cream dolls and paper hats to celebrate publication guided by her parents
Picnic honors move of Mrs. Danie Steele with church group gifts. details of Darnestown circle and New York Avenue trip. births greet Gregory Uberto and Lisa Mahy at Suburban Hospital. local church and auction plans. area schools Cedar Grove Darnestown and Clarksburg report staff and enrollment data.
The column lists Travilah School faculty across grades, names teachers in multiple rooms, and notes community happenings. It also reports condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Perrell of Germantown on their son Thomas Russell's death, a sailing trip by a 28 foot sloop, dinners, visits, church circle activities, and residents visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Remsburg wife of Roger A Remsburg were conducted at Mt Pleasant Reformed Church with Rev Mary Wenck and Rev Guy P Bready officiating. Grandsons served as pallbearers and burial took place in Lutheran Cemetery Middle Town with M R Etchison and Son directing. Warren Lahr television analyst for the Cleveland Browns is noted for a 12 year defensive back career and a team record of 44 interceptions.
The Democratic Party lays out a broad campaign structure with transit volunteers led by Magistrate Stanley Y. Bennett, George F. Abrecht and Joseph J. Coady, and a Records Division under Mrs. Chester Knill. Delbert S. Null leads Finance, Miss Dorothy Handley heads a large Young Democrats division with Lawrence A. Dorsey Jr. and Bennett, and Dr. Lewis runs Polls and College divisions. A Democratic Club Division includes Mrs. Madelyn Himes and others, with new committees for First Voters, Senior Citizens, Health Organizations, Service Clubs and Speakers. Samuel W. Barrick and Mrs. Edward D. Storm to organize Telephone Campaign for voter registration and turnout.
Searchers recovered the bodies of two tiny brothers from the Trinity River after a teenager allegedly dropped one infant during a brutal attack on their mother. The teen, 16-year-old Charles Roy Hefley, gave statements to detectives in the presence of police chief Cato Hightower and reporters. The investigation began after the discovery of Carolyn Adams, 20, nude and unconscious in a Fort Worth hay meadow on Friday.
Global prelates gather in Rome as the Vatican Ecumenical Council begins its third session focused on modernizing the church and uniting Christians. The press office reports about 2,500 of 3,000 eligible officials are expected to attend, with many excused for age or health. Lewistown 4 H club meets at Beverly Klipp home with demonstrations on crafts and dairy dips, planning fair displays. next meeting at Orpha Anders house. Len Dawson of Kansas City, QB of the American Football League, threw 26 touchdown passes last season.
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