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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1963
Page
2
A garbled newspaper snippet from September 24 1963 cites Associated Press service notes and republication stamps. It mentions a Frederic city and delivery changes but the text is largely unreadable and fragmented.
A 1963 Frederick Maryland note discusses a teen, a working student, and the strain of balancing school with constant work. Reverend Arthur W. Simms of Union Bridge reflects on the 20 years of education shaping the era and the personal costs of work life.
The 1962 non farm foreclosures surpassed 96,000, about two thirds higher than 1960 and triple the 1965 figure, though FHA notes foreclosures are less than one half of one percent of total mortgages. Causes include income drops, illness, rising housing costs, and debt burdens, with many homes under $15,000 and down payments under five percent. A tunnel under the English Channel linking France and England could become reality in about five years with 23 miles of sea bed, two high speed railroad tracks, and capacity for passengers, freight, and road vehicles.
Local notes report Airy weighing purchasing apparatus after two fires. Miller returns from Washington after church synod attendance. Hooff and Robbins return from Europe aboard President Grant steamer. County considers five eight poles per corner at Court House park and a globe pole between. Democratic party leadership in county narrows to Cal Baughman with 20 of 21 districts pledging support. Frederick records first frost of the season. City dog pound moves to newly purchased lot near gas house. Civic Club launches free library effort pending Artz and Hood funds. Concert committee secures Elinor Markey for aria Bliss Forever Past from Bohemian Girl. Corner and square park work underway.
The New York Yankees defeated Detroit 4 to 2 as Charley Keller hit his 29th homer, driving in three runs to tighten the race for the American League title.
The Frederick Babe Ruth League All Stars were honored at a Mountaindale picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. McIntosh. Curtis Spahr presented trophies from the National Brewing Company as thanks for the players’ efforts. Absent players were Rick McQuillen and Mike Willard.
Richard Nixon distances himself from a 1964 presidential bid yet resumes public appearances and speeches. He says he will not run or be drafted, though he plans to influence party policy and comment on domestic and foreign issues.
Frederick Opti-Mrs hosts District No. 33 gathering at Peter Pan Inn Urbana with 21 clubs represented. Guests include Mrs. Lester Wagner and Mrs. C. Richard Miller. After luncheon, Hammond previews “This Is Frederick” and National Anthem Day remarks mark the event.
Early morning collision on Old Frederick Road near Emmitsburg injures Col Milton A. Sewell and two others. Cregger, Creager, and Mrs Ott were hospitalized after a 1990 Ford struck a Farmall tractor and Ott's 1965 Chevrolet. Bechtel filed charges for passing when not clear.
Notices report the deaths of Misa Thompeos a Martinsburg resident and Mrs James R Shuff of Catocin Furnace born in Frederick County and widow of Ashby Talton with children Jimmy Doris Jean Patricia and Cathy. services set for Thursday at 1 p m at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont interment Lewistown Cemetery. also Elia Norwood Stewart wife of Frank Stewart died in Satire with funeral services in Baltimore and multiple relatives listed.
Funeral services for Robert Carroll and Anna Raum are described with church services at St John’s and Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers include Thomas Whitmore and Daniel Zimmerman. Interments at Mt Olivet and Wesley Chapel Cemetery follow. Further obituaries for Mary Hann and related collateral forfeitures are listed with service details and pallbearers.
The Greek government ordered Greek ships to cease carrying cargo to or from Cuba. An earlier decree had prohibited transport of cargo to Cuba.
Services for Maude Estella Martin widow of Joshua A. Martin were held yesterday at Union Bridge Funeral Home with Rev. J. H. August Borleis officiating. Pallbearers included Benjamin King Paul Crouse Samuel Keytoo Lon Edwards Roger Roop and Lester Engiz. interment at Pipe Creek Cemetery near New Wind. Separate services for Dorothy Swomiey of Tramsville were conducted at Falconer Funeral Home in New Market with pallbearers Howard Wagner James Grubbs Gordon Smith Basil Croghan Noah Hert and James E. ve. interment at Mt. Ot Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs David Biddinger have returned to their home in Seneca after spending a week with Mrs Irene Mullicas near Mr Pleasant.
A military court in Midaid Spain sentenced two Spaniards to long prison terms after they confessed to returning from France with two planted bombs. Official sources reported today.
Members of the Opti-Mrs Club in Frederick hosted Women of Maryland District No. 33 for their annual luncheon at Peter Pas Way Urbwan. Seated at the head table were Mrs. Richard Miller from Hardock Heights wife of a Lt. Governor, Mrs. Lester Wagner of Pikesville and a Hamilton club member, and Mrs. Farra of the city, an Opt-Airs member, Mrs. Chartes.
Grace and her niece are reported missing from their residence in Monaco. Police say the disappearance is under investigation and homes and contacts are being checked for any clues. Princess Grace of Monaco and local authorities are coordinating search efforts.
Judges face tougher choices as the arts and crafts section expands with more entries. Exhibits include a wooden dash 04 featuring stuffed rattlesnakes and leaves and a nine foot long miniature woodland trail. A handmade wooden train with gas engine motor appears in a recent motion picture called Lilith. Earl Barr of Hagerstown created the train. Doors to the household building were to open about seven.
The fair features the Andes exhibit and a tall tent display. Vendors and workers bustle the midway as tents go up for shows including a bonky tonk attraction. Barkers invite guests to try their luck and enjoy the evening program.
Jacqueline Kennedy continues her tour of states with a stop in rural Pennsylvania at the Pinchet home, a site linked to former governor Gifford Pinchot father of American conservation. The event marks the first of twelve speeches in a nationwide drive on national aging and progress.
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