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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1969
Page
3
A fragment from Page A-4 notes the Audit Bureau of Circulation reports allocations and press usage for second class mail. It references AP News and details on dissemination, with unreadable typographical errors obscuring specifics but indicating an industry audit status.
Montgomery Federation of Women’s Clubs opens the Overall Counseling and Employment Service at 214 East Diamond Avenue Gaithersburg. Funded by the Federation Montgomery County and a Marykind Commission grant. Dedication by John Keller HEW official remarks, aims to mirror Bethesda and Silver Spring offices and support Frederick County seniors.
Governor Marvin Mandel lauds the Economic Survey Commission for saving over 7 million so far and predicts long term gross savings around 77 million. He notes 750 thousand spent by the group, reports to department heads every two weeks, and cites a 4 million cut in computer service costs in one area. He urges broader state agency coverage and continued operation of the survey.
At an organizational meeting the Frederick City Democratic Party chose a primary date of October 7 to fill city-wide offices. New leaders Harry Reid and Seymour Stern were named chairman and vice chairman, Pauline Garber secretary, and Lloyd Fogle treasurer. Mayor candidate Paul Magaha said he senses new party unity. Delegates from 11 precincts and party workers expressed confidence in the primary outcome.
Frederick County farming story highlights an agriculturist who turned his 1000 acre operation from cattle to aquaculture. In Georgia, R W Patrick built 55 lakes on coastal plains, charging anglers $2 per day, stocking bass and bream, expanding to catfish, with hatchery stock and large prize bass.
A fragment from a newspaper feature recalls a person with a remarkable memory and a notorious song about blue suede shoes. The piece hints at summer ending, decaying grass, and an abandoned spring jacket, reflecting a surreal newspaper page note.
The Francis Scott Key Council No 18, Order United American Men, marked its 23rd anniversary in the United Brethren Church social room with an unusually large attendance. The peach crop fell short as only about a third of the usual harvest was realized due to tree die-off and replacement by apple trees. The Republicans announced their state ticket at Ward's Theater in Baltimore in a large enthusiastic convention. The state fair returns after an influenza-related omission last year, set to run from October 21 to 24 with plans for a bigger event.
Twenty years ago harness horses were more numerous than expected with 40 to 50 entries for 10 events over four days at the Frederick Fale meet starting October 4. Race Secretary Norman Sfunter noted a dozen or more horses may enter later. City plans widen Fast South Street to ease bottlenecks. Steel framework rises for Walkersville Fire Hall and community center, aiming to finish by year’s start. Civic Softball League directors vote to disband at YMCA meeting.
A reflective maxim urges doing good now since one may not pass this way again. The fragment presents a moral appeal to seize virtuous actions in the present moment. It emphasizes urgency and the finite nature of opportunity.
The Frederick County United Appeal for 1969 begins Monday and runs through October. The appeal urges residents to fund 13 health welfare and character building agencies, noting rising costs, population growth, and broad community benefits from donations to support services and improve civic life.
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