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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1961
Page
4
The Reed family accuses Wilson of misusing company assets for personal use including a Reed Motor 1960 Thunder Bird and a 1961 Thunder Bird ordered in the company name, plus taking a horse and drawing over 240 from petty cash. They say he failed to raise capital, sought a loan, and was ordered off the property as losses mounted.
The Frederick News issue from Friday September 15 1961 lists subscription prices and delivery options. It shows in print the price 5 cents per copy and mail rates 1 month 1.00 six months 5.50 one year 10.00. It notes carrier service over 5 cents per copy and requests delivery rate details. The paper is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Press.
New Jersey Turnpike reports a record 50 million vehicles and 1.4 billion miles driven in the year ending June 30. Fatalities fell to 126 per 100 million miles, down from 18 deaths in 1960 61 to 31 in the prior period, with officials crediting improved safety, stricter police enforcement, and greater public cooperation for the 42 percent fatality reduction and 13 lives saved.
A historical notice surveys the shift from farm labor to government roles, noting 1 in 11 on farms vs 8 in 8 to 9 on government payrolls, with per capita costs rising from 99 to 222. It also lists names of drivers who passed exams at the Maryland Motor Vehicles office and several addresses across towns like Brunswick and Emmitsburg.
The September 15 1911 issue notes W H Boardman not arriving as city officials awaited him. A B and O siding incident disrupted operations near Macocy Valley and Frederick City Packing. Local hunts yield squirrels and a chicken hawk while a boy escapes tragedy from a cow trampling. A concrete curb and pavement are laid at Trinity Reformed chapel. Cadet officers are elected at Frederick High School with Jesse Sunday and Edward P Thomas captains. Temperature drops to 43 degrees unsettling residents. Rumors swirl of trolley link between Hagerstown and Waynesboro. A carrier pigeon recovers at Mont Brant and will be released. Senator Gorman and Blair Lee plan to attend the county Democratic central committee meeting. Mt Clivet cemetery contract awarded to Harlan W Hagan. City tax rate remains 1. water conditions improve after pipelining and reservoir work. Deputy Dutrow nets a 20 pound bass.
Twenty years ago the Baltimore and Ohio railroad eastbound track near Adamstown was severed for much of the day between Point of Rocks and Baltimore due to a large cave-in near the canning factors. Secretary Knox said Navy protection for lend lease cargoes would begin tomorrow.
Bridge column presents a puzzle with North South hands and suit signals. Notation shows a65 71093 KQ9 1054 for North South and West East holdings Q11083 ANTE w84 62 8754 4AJ10. Readers analyze the deal and bidding.
East uses a coded Arch method to counter declarer by analyzing lead bidding and counting winners. He overrules expectations, overtakes queen of spades to get dummy’s jack, draws trumps, and finesses clubs. West’s king blocks, diamonds yield two tricks, East scores two diamonds.
A surprise stork shower at the home of Mrs. Robert Moxley on Friday September 8 honored Mrs. Alan Moxley with a decorated bassinet and gifts. A second shower followed Saturday September 9 at Montgomery Church Social Room for Mrs. Leonard Moxley with a green and yellow play pen, gifts, and cake. Guests included numerous local residents and relatives, with several additional gift givers noted as unable to attend. Later, dinner gatherings at Mrs. Charles Riggs and Mrs. Lee Riggs featured local families, with attendees listed, and a day trip reported for Mrs. Clarence Fossett and companions to Hagerstown to tour the Laiglon Dress Factory.
A lighthearted clash between newspaper staffers features a spoof note sent to the proofs table. The writer mocks comic miswording and boasts a playful jab at modern diction. Posts mention Susan Aird, Frederick High School Class of 1961, and college plans in psychology.
A playful vignette recalls an editor at the pearly gates facing St Peter. He claims a long career as an editor and is admitted to the afterlife, choosing a harp as his reward after years of toil and humor in journalism.
The piece recalls Constitution Week September 17 23 to honor the 1778 unanimous approval of the Constitution and the nation’s heritage amid fears of communism. It notes DAR programs in Maryland and local civic leaders, plus social visits and an obituary for prominent Fredericktonian John McE Wilson and community life reflections.
Captain David F. Tate, U S Army Chaplain Corps, assumes post chaplain duties at Fort Detrick as Colonel Carl S. Casto announces. Tate, commissioned in November 1956, reported for active duty January 1957 and holds the Combat Infantry Badge earned with the 86th Division in Europe. He is a Thiel College and Luther Theological Seminary graduate, former pastor in Doylestown Ohio, and resides on post with wife Jean and two children.
Side Glances records visits at homes in Columbia and Dunnellon, with condolences to Evalene Palmer. It lists trips to Maine, New Hampshire, Acadia National Park, Ohio, West Virginia, Wildwood New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Atlantic City. The group includes Dr. Ladino, Susan Dennison, Paula Ganley, and others, plus a 40-foot cabin cruiser trip yielding 223 fish off the Indian River Yacht Club.
Mrs Csde Abrecht of White Rock avenue has been a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital for three weeks, underwent surgery last Friday, and is progressing satisfactorily. Mrs Russell Morgan of 155 B and O avenue was sent home Thursday morning and moved to Frederick Memorial for observation. Mr George Remsburg of Poolsville discharged from Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home. Mr Joseph Neidhardt of Towson admitted to Skyline Sectt Sunday afternoon. Mr Wilmer Rippon of Frederick undergoing surgery today at Maryland General. Mrs Alice Chick of Tuscarora remains in Frederick Memorial Hospital with improved condition. Mrs Glenn Brandenburg ill at home in Middletown for three weeks, slowly recovering. Ambulance call to take a young child from West All Saints street to Frederick Memorial Hospital. The child recovered at home. Market prices: Wheat 33968 bu, Cornace 36.25 bb, Barley 70.
Pets of all varieties gather at Baker Park for the 1fth annual Frederick County Humane Society show. Judging starts 10 30 am with preregistration at 9 30 am. Entries include male and female dogs, miscellaneous pets, and cats, with restrictions on pups and insects. Major Burg eeoversees Charlotte Hall Military Academy registration for 7th through BR grade pupils.
James E. Harrison of Brunswick paid 26.45 in Hagerstown court under a new law banning use of a telephone to annoy or harass. He forfeited collateral of 26.45 after being charged in a warrant by Faye E. Burkholder of 910 Main Avenue.
He was a World War I veteran serving overseas in the 6th Division and after his discharge was chosen as General Pershing's orderly. He was a member of the Edwin C. Creeger Jr. American Legion Post of Thurmont. Surviving are his wife Ruth Virginia Cline Rickerd, one daughter Mrs. Daniel Tressler, two sons Austin Ther mont and Eugene in the U S Army stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina, two sisters Mrs. Luther Mahoney Frederick and Mrs. Frank Gambrill Baltimore, two grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the M L Creager and Son funeral home in Thurmont where friends may call after 7 p m. Services will be held at the funeral home Sunday at L p m. Rev. Samuel Moyer will officiate and interment will be in the Blue Ridge cemetery in Thurmont with full military honors.
Mrs. Bertie May Miller 86 widow of Ira L. Miller died at 406 Elm Street at 8 45 this morning after a year long illness She was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ and is survived by cousins The body lies at 106 East Church Street funeral home with calling after noon Sunday Funeral services at the home Monday 11 am Interment Mount Olivet cemetery M Ritchison and Son funeral directors Mrs Chester Smith Alta M Smith 53 Penn Shop Road Autry died Thursday at Montebello Hospital Balti more Daughter of Cornelius and Anne Brashear her husband Chester Smith survives Funeral services Saturday meeting at Brashear residence 1 30 pm then at Prospect Methodist Church Mt Airy 2 pm Interment church cemetery Rev Harry Ulmer officiating Calling hours 7 pm Brashear home C M Waltz Winfield funeral director Howard M Wagner 82 retired farmer died Thursday at home in Lewistown Born in Frederick County son of Grafton and Elizabeth Wagner Surviving wife Virginia Valentine Wagner daughter Mrs Gladys Huyett Frederick and several nieces and nephews Body at GC Barton funeral home Walkersville calling after 7 pm Saturday funeral at the home 1 30 pm Interment Chapel cemetery near Libertytown Contributions optional to a chosen fund.
Lists marriage licenses for Weedon and Am bush, Reeder and Culler, Rockwell and De vilbiss, White and Golds borough, Murdock and Carr, Benner and Price. property deeds show ten dollar transfers between multiple pairs. custody petition grants custody to Frederick County Welfare Board in Richard Wolfe Jr. case. origin newspaper RRDHhye.
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