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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1963
Page
2
The item shows a 1963 newspaper masthead with publication date September 23 1963. It notes standard US newspaper pricing by subscription and carrier delivery, credits Associated Press, and references republication restrictions. It reflects period publication formatting and service terms.
An editorial laments wasted leftovers after sampling 17 refrigerators and urges a national Clean Out the Refrigerator Week. It argues renewed household discipline aids civilization and notes the autumn equinox as a symbolic anchor for renewal. The piece also touches on tax cuts and Rep. Wilbur Mills stopping further Medicare debates this year.
A reader denounces local editorials on school prayer as advancing minority rights suppression. The letter argues Supreme Court rulings strengthen religious freedom and warn against tyranny of the majority, citing constitutional separation of church and state and urging tolerance of diverse beliefs.
Mr and Mrs Wilmer M Sheckels East South Street celebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary today Bertha Kupp Greet marks her birthday Wednesday at her West Fifth Street home Robert Eugene Ramsburg son of Mr and Mrs William Ramsburg Braddock Avenue has returned to Johns Hopkins University Baltimore to start his fourth engineering year Melvin Oden Sr and Jr of this city with Atlee Shifler Bonnshoro recently attended the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville visiting Dr and Mrs Samuel Peavey and son Micky Mrs Earl Owen and Jay and Mr and Mrs J P Moore of Louisville R Arnold Simmons 21 East Church Street observed his birthday with a party Saturday afternoon John W Seachrist Jr Middletown son of Mr and Mrs John Seachrist entered Westminster Choir College Princeton N J after graduating Middletown High School class of 1963
Fifty years ago on September 23 1913 readers learned of seed wheat scams selling 45 bushels per acre at $8 a bushel with miners buying. Frederick would have ample water by Wednesday as reservoirs added nine inches overnight. The Royal Woolen Mills opened at 14 West Patrick Street in the former Frederick County National Bank space. Alban M Wood was poised to join the Democratic State Central Committee after winning the most votes among defeated candidates. A new steam sweeper was worked by two Junior Fire Company horses and then halted due to fatigue before resuming. Lt Allan C McBride of the Fourth Field Artillery visited Frederick on a month furlough with his mother Mrs AC McBride. The New Republican County Central Committee chose Arthur D Willard as chairman. Progressive County elected William H Smith as chairman.
Naples scarred by huge fires and demolitions as German rings tightened around the city while Allied armies push outward from Salerno. Kiev glistens in autumn sun as Red Army eyes another aim in its summer offensive. Frederick faces coal shortages with anthracite nearly nonexistent and soft coal urged for winter. Treasury proposes a ten cent per dollar tax increase. Aldermen approve measures along Carroll Creek near Stonewall Jackson Bridge. Roosevelt’s field command sought for Anglo American forces in Europe. Autumn schedule begins with a cool 47 degree low after a warm day. Marshall, a 2 year old farmer near Lewis, dies of heart ailment while working in the field.
Miss Susan Christine Hilbinger serves as maid of honor in a full-length shamrock green gown with sabrina neckline and three-quarter sleeves. The ceremony featured Mrs Lanner singing, a reception in the main hall, and plans for Niagara Falls honeymoon. The couple will reside in Woodbine. the bride, Mt Airy High School and Montgomery Junior College graduate, works at Cathys Beauty Salon. the groom, Mt Airy High School graduate, is employed in Westview Park, Baltimore.
John Henry Wetzel, 36, of the Hotel Frederick, was found guilty of assault and sentenced to 18 months in the Maryland House of Correction by substitute Magistrate Robert K. Kennedy. Wetzel, charged August 3 by ex-wife Regina E. Wetzel, noted an appeal. he is held on a $1,300 bond. The article also lists other local verdicts including Thelma Marion McNemar fined $100 and costs for two traders license charges, Charles Fioto Sr. cited, Howard Clifton Layton imprisoned for 56 days for intoxication, and John Dix given a suspended $35 court-cost fine after arrest by Sgt. Denver F. Shook.
Mr and Mrs James W King of Gaithersburg announce the engagement of daughter Jean Elizabeth to John Bancroft Deitz son of Mr and Mrs Liewel J S B Deitz of East Aurora New York Miss King is a Gaithersburg High School graduate now at the University of Maryland and Mr Deitz is a University of Maryland graduate now in Buffalo New York A February wedding is anticipated.
This piece offers study strategies for course success. It urges analyzing a course goal and instructor preferences, planning a balanced study schedule, and using survey and resurvey techniques. Readers should study in short spurts, overview textbooks, and focus on main ideas before memorization.
An advertisement offers the spiral bound book 30 DAYS TO BETTER GRADES. Readers are asked to send their name address and $1.00 to Better Grades c a Frederick News-Post P O Box 489 Dept A Radio City Station New York New York and include city and state.
The Eastern West Virginia Research and Development Center executive committee will meet at Shepherd College in Shepherdstown on October 4. Dr. James Moler announced a report by Dr. O C Stine on the area roads study, outlining eight county priority needs and development scope. William Anders, newly named Center Director, is expected to be introduced and take active direction of the roads study for yearly presentation to State Road Authorities after January 1.
Potomac water is clear and low at Point Rocks while the Monocacy is dirty and low at Buckeystown. Market prices list corn at O, wheat at 58 bushels and barley at 10 bushels.
A birthday party for Deborah Marie Rhoderick Jr was hosted September 15 at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles W Rhoderick in Frederick. Guests listed include family neighbors and friends who shared refreshments and gifts.
Mrs. Patricia A. Weddle of Pearl Street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Thursday and had surgery Friday. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.
Death notices from Frederick area papers report several local residents’ deaths. Baugh Boller, a longtime organist at Gracchadt Moravian Church, died after service at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont with services at 2 p.m. Interment at Graceham cemetery. David Jesse Burrier, 31, farmer near Libertytown, died at home after illness. Survived by wife Florence May and daughter, with multiple siblings and in-laws. James Karl Grubb, 70, Bolivar resident, former Metropolitan Life representative, died after long illness. funeral services held at St Peters Church. Neven Keeney of Crownsville died. services set at Singleton Funeral Home and interment near Woodsboro. Lewis Edward McClain, 77, Fairfield Pa., native of Frederick County, widower Maybelle. several children and grandchildren survive. services at Wilson Funeral Home. Ruth Motter, 80, Frederick resident, longtime Grace United Church of Christ member. services at Wilson Funeral Home Emmitsburg. interment at Emmitsburg View Cemetery.
Obituaries report the death of John Anders Hansen Sr at 81 in Frederick Memorial Hospital with military honors planned at Mount Olivet Cemetery and services at All Saints Episcopal Church. Surviving relatives include wife Alice May Geisinger Hansen, two children, and a great granddaughter. Additional notices cover Gladys Nichols 71, with details of surviving family and church affiliations, and Ray A. Wachter funeral rites at Mt Tabor Lutheran Church in Rocky Ridge.
Funeral services for Rev. Dr. Clarence G. Leatherman, a Lewistown native, will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Zion Lutheran Church in Hummelstown. Graveside rites follow Wednesday at 11 a m in Glade Cemetery Walkersville. The Bowser funeral home on East Main Street, Hummelstown, handles arrangement.
WARSAW AP Stefan Cardinal Wyczynski prime of Poland has no plans to visit the United States. A Telary said today death of a Washington pri in Ss ae Kieronim Gomisiewicz Sandsy after Maid carding is leaving ae cant she tht al rors compared retere me to Poland. The church is i n her Conviyaniat pressure. Carole L. Kratock dead on arrival at Miners Hospital here after her car went out Sites un vane a ee: ' ent Gremtevite a Garrett Comuty. i ca guita utically decimated in wert, gaee aed fires.
At the Civitan Club dinner in the Blue and Gray room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel members invited guests to join. Speakers included Joe Wilson, Rev Ralph E White, Alden B Summers, and Warren P E Smith outlining Civitan creed aims and community projects such as scholarships, Montevue room, March of Dimes, Salvation Army, and fruit cake fundraising.
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