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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1961
Page
4
Measles prevention gains notice as gamma globulin with live vaccine shows 100 percent immunity and a dead virus approach reaches about 85 percent. Rivalry to polio vaccine develops. results to be reviewed by the National Institutes of Health at its November meeting before commercial production.
Autumn has begun with schools back in session and vacations ending after Labor Day. Football rises as the main sports draw while fall social activities resume. northern resorts close for the season and southern winter retreats prepare for visitors.
An 18 year old Walkersville youth was convicted of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in State's Court. He received a $100 suspended fine after being charged Sept 15 by Mrs Elizabeth Settle who had given permission to take the car for repairs but he did not return it. The judge imposed a lenient sentence due to the youth's age and pleas for leniency. Additional cases included two motorist convictions and an acquittal for another. Bernard J Poss Jr was convicted of improper passing near Middletown Aug 30 and fined $5. Maria McCallum paid $3 for moving from a parked position when unsafe.
A resident, who sustained a broken hip in a fall at her home on August 11, has been a patient for weeks at Valley View Nursing Home after transfer from Frederick Memorial Hospital. She observed her 89th birthday on September 17. Mrs. Sherman P. Bowers left for Portland to be with her son-in-law, Dr. John T. Jenkins, during his wife’s convalescence from major surgery.
An incident on East Patrick Street on September 12 led to James Hamerick of Thermoni listed as RFD 1, acquitted of charges alleging an improper act. The case details remain limited in the available text.
Fifty Years Ago from The News-Post Files reports on William H. Staley bringing a large live horned owl to Frederick after trapping it on his farm. It notes city bids for a dam across Ox Creek to supply water, the death of the Simmons family cat at seventeen, a horse causing a trolley scare and crash, and Mr Harry Ruch becoming Western Maryland Rail Road agent at Thurmont. Other notes include Arl M. Molesworth reappointed Birmingham manager for 1912, cobblestone streets being paved with vitrified brick, Frank Roberts recovering from lockjaw after infection, and YMC A football and coast artillery plans.
John Crone a 44 year old Middletown painter is hospitalized after a hit and run driver is sought by State Police. Hood College reports many new students including arrivals from Hawaii and Japan. The 29th Infantry Division begins its move from Fort Meade to North Carolina maneuver area. Soviet ambassador to London cites German losses at 3,000,000 after three months of war. Portions of the 24th and 1st divisions pass through the city en route to China maneuvers. seven hundred army trucks scheduled Thursday. Destruction of fifty Red divisions claimed by Nazis. John D. Mills longtime water superintendent at Brunswick reservoir dies, found by Mayor Alfred Harris and Chief of Police Lee Merriman after family reports him missing. Another US freighter sunk off Iceland. City light plant back in service after repairs. Walter Reeder of Braddock claims tallest tomato vines in vicinity, over nine feet tall.
Kathleen M Clarke and Donald L Gouker united in marriage at St Johns Catholic Church in a ceremony officiated by Rev Father Richard C Mitchell. Bridesmaids wore blue and pink dresses, reception followed at Hotel Frederick, couple to reside on East Second Street after October 1.
Birth announcements from September 18 to 22 list new arrivals from Frederick and surrounding areas. Couples share locations such as Walkersville, Frederick, Thurmont, and Damascus, detailing first or subsequent children and including names like Rita Carol, Debra Lee, Karen Leigh, Janelle Louise, Steven Eric, Dawn Elsie, Billie Elisa, Russell Eugene, Curtis Alan, William Lester Jr., Rhonda Jean, and more.
Birth notices for several Frederick area families list four newborns: Charlotte Elaine, a fourth daughter born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Lester W. Boyer Route 4 Frederick. David Anthony, a second child and second son born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond V. Haines 412 North Market Street Frederick. Michael Alan, a fifth child and second son born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Ted H. Rowcliffe Route 3 Frederick. Jane Patricia, a third child and second daughter born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hedstrom Adamstown. Kirk Bogar, a third child and first son born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hedstrom.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Labouisse Jr of New Orleans announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Trufant Cole Lee to John Edward Roy Kemp son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Kemp of Chicago or Sussex England The ceremony took place recently at St Peter upon Cornhill London The bride is the daughter of the late Philip Francis Lee Jr and granddaughter of Philip Francis Lee Sr in Frederick County and the late Margaret Wilson Lee The couple reside in Nigeria
A garage and rear shed at 435 West South Street burned Friday afternoon, leaving the structure and its contents destroyed. Fire call came at 4 08 p m from United and Citizens Fire Companies. The shed, owned by Bernard M Dixon, held kerosene drums junk and rabbits, all of which were unrecoverable. Market prices show grain at 1 72 per bushel and 5 75 per hundredweight with a 75 cent bushel figure.
Lions Club tale follows Julien Delphey and Frederick relatives as they trace Delphey lineage from Maryland to Iowa. They discover Delphey Island in the Mississippi, privately owned for a century, with ponds, gas plant, deep artesian well and a mink ranch nearby.
Miss Patricia Ann Reynolds and Ronald D Lipps married today at 12 noon in a nuptial Mass at St John’s Church. Rev Father Herbert R Jordan officiated with Sister Mary Mauro providing music. The bride wore satin with lace, long sleeves and chapel train, carrying a white prayer book with an orchid. The program included bridesmaids in gold and emerald gowns, best man Alton Lipps Jr. and ushers from local families. The reception followed at Prospect Hall. The couple, graduates of Frederick institutions, plan to reside in this city after their trip.
Tawes attends Frederick Fair as harness racing fills Tue Fri afternoons. Clyde W Smith chairs races with Jack Kochman Auto Dare-Devil show Saturday. 4-H entries close Monday with garden and home arts and live kitchen demonstrations Tue Thu 7 9 pm and Fri 10 am 12 noon 2 4 pm 7 9 pm. Cake auction Tue 2 3 pm after judging to raise funds. A Irvin Renn chairs bake sale with last year’s cakes selling fast.
Rev and Mrs Charles H Corbett of Thurmont depart for Florida after purchasing a home at 573 S W 42nd Terrace Miami. He retired in 1956 after leading St John s Evangelical Lutheran Church Thurmont from 1927 1956 and had winters in Florida with daughter Mrs James Higman. He will continue as assistant pastor at South Miami Lutheran Church. Mrs Ramsburg and her son Claggett E Ramsburg head to San Francisco for a westward visit ending there.
Mr and Mrs William D Seeley of Jacksonville Fla on vacation at Mrs Beavers home East Patrick St return to Florida. Beavers celebrate 25th wedding anniversary. Aunt Bernie Ernest Myers aged 88 birthday coming Monday. Catherine Albaugh now at Vindobona Convalescent Home Braddock Heights also 88th birthday Monday. Katie Seeger now at National Lutheran Home Washington DC formerly East Patrick St 413 East Patrick St.
A brief note recalls the first naturalization statute enacted by the United States in 1790, establishing initial criteria for citizenship and the path to independence era naturalization.
Five death notices list Mrs. Nettie Rosella Bangs 80 of Union Bridge at Mercy Hospital Baltimore with service at D. D. Hartzler and Sons and burial at Pipe Creek. Edward L. Hovermale 69 of Baltimore, a retired B and C conductor, dies at home. Mrs. Frankie A. Williams dies in Wytheville Hospital with Clarksburg family. Infant Patti Jean Bucher dies in Gettysburg after birth. Each notice names survivors and local funeral arrangements.
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