Frederick News Briefs September 28 1961
The Frederick MD newspaper item notes the date September 28 1961 and the paper name The News. It lists publication details such as subscription rates and mailing information. The page header indicates 4 THE NEWS and a standard mid-century newspaper layout.
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Great Southern Ftg
Nmfs. CC
North Court St
Frederick
Mall Paypal
Audit Bureau
Associa
Assaisted
Eerick
Maryland
George Washington Car Cargo at Mont Alabama Cemetery View
Fifty years ago from the News-Post files dated September 28 1921 mention the George Washington Car Enterprises near Mont Alabama. A strange view at the cemetery entrance shows the tearing down of the superintendent's house as work continues on a new section of an unspecified building.
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News-Post
George Washington
Unie
Alabama
Montin 1
Robert Downing
MET
No high explosive bombs have ever fallen on North America
The text asserts that no bombs have fallen or caused widespread destruction in North America and notes that shelters and fallout awareness rise with Russia's nuclear testing. It emphasizes deterrence from keeping shelters ready, while acknowledging the grim, possible threat of nuclear events.
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Ameri
Thi
Sinal
United
Sates
Russia
Winter Weather Signs Forecast Three Months of Winter
Forecasters in the back country rely on old signs such as animal pelts and corn husks to predict winter. They expect winter to begin on December 21 and last about three months, but agree on none of the severity or mildness due to conflicting signals.
Letters To The Editor On Immorality At Frederick Fair
The letter is a critical note to The News editor praising and condemning fair amusements. It includes thanks from Elizabeth Seligman and mentions E J Norris and Jerica Expresses thanks for pet show coverage. The date references are Sept 26 1961 and Sept 26 1967 with location Frederick.
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Frederick Fair
News
E. J. Norris
East Potomac Street
Brun
Jerica
Elizabeth Seligman
AFD
Frederick
Pipe Smokers Start Endurance Contest in Richmond
The world championship event of the National Association of Pipe Smokers Clubs opens in downtown Richmond. More than 50 entrants compete during the city’s tobacco festival, with a business meeting and a locally crowned queen, Carle Gale Hoffman, from Reading, Pa.
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Richmond
Amel
National Association of Pipe Smokers
Carle Gale Hoffman
Reading
Navy unveils a huge air battleship in 1941
The navy introduces a massive airborne battleship built by Glenn Matt ARS with six guns and a motor. Henry Nash of St Louis and Pierre de La Fes founder of St. Louis are noted as dying in Washington. The German high command reports encirclement east of Kiev with the capture of 665 000 Soviet troops. Hospital report follows.
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NAVY
Glenn Matt Ars
Henry Nash
St Louis
Directierre de la Fes
St. Louis
Washington
Vale Chickens Show Bright Feathers in Poultry Exhibit
A continued page piece details show birds with vivid plumage and select roosters. It notes the male dominance, hen subjugation, and the fry-pan fate for nonperforming roosters. Winners in egg classes include Nettie E. Cook and Arthur H. Cook, among others, with premiums by W. and W. Poultry Market. George W. Gorsuch won best waterfowl entry.
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Frederick
Arthur H. Cook
Richard Adams
Buckeystown
Ray Baer
Charles Holland
BoBada Egg Farm
William R. Clow
Mt. Airy
Herbert Brown
Lewistown
Baer
BoBada Farms
W. and W. Poultry Market
East Patrick Street
George W. Gorsuch
RFD 2
New Windsor
Court News Marriage Licenses and Property Transfers
Court notes show marriage license for Nathaniel Holland and Denise Walker both of Fort Ritchie. Various property deeds include Paul Z. Culler to Homer A. Bover and to Homer A. Iyer and wife, each $10. Potomac Edison right of way transfers and other deeds listed with county sums. Equity Galusky Pyles vs. Robert in a petition for child support.
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Nathaniel Holland
Denise Walker
Fort Ritchie
Paul Z. Culler
Homer A. Bover
Z. Culler
Homer A.iyer
Luvada E. Kanode
Potomac Edison Company
Robert Ride Mass
Robert Hiltner Jr
Nancy L. Markoe
Joseph Alvin Solomon Jr
William D. Boyer
Octavia Bottomiey
Frank A. Main
Galusky Pyles
Robert
Sir William Purchase Dies At London Home
Sir William Purchase, longtime London resident and prominent figure, died after a long illness. The article notes his 31 years of service in the household and his status in the city. Details on survivors and funeral arrangements were not disclosed.
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William Purchase
Sir William
London
Couple Wedding Notices for Julia Moore and Paul Rockwell
Photo by Tom Rockwell shows a Gettysburg couple with Julia A. Moore of RFD 4 Gettysburg Pa. and Paul A. Rockwell of this city. The bride is a Thurmont High School graduate in 1900 and worked at the Gettysburg Shoe Company. The groom, Frederik High School graduate in 1953, is employed by the federal government.
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Tom Rockwell
Julia A. Moore
RFD
Gettysburg
Paul A. Rockwell
Thurmont High School
Gettysburg Shoe Company
Rockwell
Frederik High School
Record Fair Draws Wide Attendance and Exhibits
The page highlights a large turnout at the fair with noted displays of pomology, flowers, needlework from quilts to smocking, and baked goods in the House Arts section. Oldtimer Charlie Dougherty, a former groundskeeper, visited officials as prize lists announced winners including yeast baking and canned fruit. Margaret Povie and Isabel Smith won top prizes in fruit canning.
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House Arts
Oldtimer
Charlie Dougherty
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Dougherty
Motter Avenue
Iti
Marshal Mathews
Ai Woodshoro
Margaret Povie
Ae 4
Isabel Smith
Rock
Ride
Noon by Ed Conner highlighted at Mar University fair
In the 4-11 beef division Gerry Huebner of Alee won the grand champion with a light M4 Angus. Harvey Clem of RFD 3 Frederick and Johnsville breeder drew notable placements including reserve champion Hereford. Virginia Huebner of Tameville took a top dairy contest, with James Flock and Wig of Miklche ne among other contestants. over 250 dairy animals were judged as the fair continues with shows and judging.
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Ed Conner
University of Mar
Gerry Huebner
Alee
Angus Whard McBride
Middle
Hereford E
Johnsville
Virginia Huebner
Tameville
James Flock
Middleton
Harvey Clem
RFD
Frederick Sho
Duree Saw Wig
Lovettsville Community News Highlights Various Local Events
Lovettsville residents report a weekend fishing trip on the Rappahannock in Deltaville yielding about 150 fish. The Lovettsville Lions Club prepares for a supper meeting at New Jerusalem Luthal rooms and an Oct 26 cake supper in Lovville, with Local Boy Scouts aiding ticket sales. Upcoming school activities include a 270 pupil enrollment at Lovettsville Elementary and plans for a new cafeteria and extra room. the P-TA and water foundation fair are noted. Community notes cover illness, a fanfare for a fifth and sixth grade projects, a flower show planned for Oct 9, and various social visits and birthday celebrations. A father and son banquet at New Jerusalem, with speaker Rev. Richard Mann, is reported.
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John Keister
Lovettsville
John Lemp
Vaughn Claterbuck
Parson, Hickman
Elgie King
George King
Rappahanock
Deltaville
Lovettsville Lions Club
New Jerusalem
Eclal
Lovile Game Club
Nancy Wortman
P-Ta
Acu
Waterrd
Lions Club
Pat Murphy
Mary McConkey
Elaine Crim
Blacksburg
Ruth Sutphin
Beatrice McClain
Morris Hatcher
W.P. Thompson
Bassett
Richard Mann
Capitol Heigh Md
Joanna Shomaker
Francis Shomak
Pam Peacock
Gary
Ronnie
Donnie Lowry
Cindy Brady
June McKimmey
Patt
Jackie Legard
Bobby
Carol Ann Fleming
Barbara
Jankie Hesett
Lee Shomaker
Side Glances and Obituaries From Local Notices
Side Glances include a Waterford fair October events and church service. obituaries note Bertha Sheeley age 78 and Dorothy M Smith age 41 with details of services and interment. Community announcements list visitors, dinners, and club officer elections with names and locations.
Death notices of Mrs. Roy Linton and others in Thurmont area
Obituary notices report Mrs. Ann May Linton 84 wife of Roy Linton died at her brother Mark Tracey’s home in Smithsburg and funeral at Mt. Bethel Methodist Church Thurmont with interment in church cemetery. Also listed are death notices for Mrs. Fannie Catherine Smith of Utica wife of Elmer C. Smith and Charles Frank Smith long-time North Market Street partner. Surviving relatives include children grandchildren and siblings with services in Thurmont and surrounding communities.
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Bertha Sheeley
Worthington F. Sheeley
RFD
Frederick
Home For the Incurables
Washington, D. C
Lewistown
John F
Susan Isabelle Sheeley
Decatur Place
Gawler's Chapel
Pennsylvania Avenue N.W
Washington
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Ralph V. Smith
Dorothy M. Smith
Suburban Hospital
Wallace W. Connely
Willie A. Connely
Rockville
Travilah Road
Barbara
Mitchell
Brookeville
Kay Smith
Année L. Knitts
Lloyd
Donald
Franklin
Raymond
Paul Connely
Douglas
New Market
Francis H. Barber
Laytonsville
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Redland
Roy Linton
Ann May Linton
Mark Tracey
Smithsburg
Linton
Cornelius
Mary Manahan Tracey
Mt. Bethel Methodist Church
Garfield
Mae Bidle
Middletown
Letha Bishop
Pittsburgh
Filmer C. Smith
Fannie Catherine Smith
Elmer C. Smith
Utica
John
Catherine Anders Shryock
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Earle
Ray Smith
Heen Suler
Burkitsville
Paul
Siv
Woodsboro
Hubbard, Keymar, R
M. N. Creager and Son
Thurmont
Y i
Charles F. Smith
Charles Frank Smith
Cole and Smith
North Market Street
Trail Avenue
Charles K
Hester Hinkle Smith
Grace United Church of Christ
King David Lodge
1.C.C.F
Jr. O.U.A.M
Gloria I. Smith
Elizabeth S. , Smith
Funeral Services for Barker and Other Obituaries
Funeral services for Francis W. Barker aged 38 of Brunswick were set for Friday at 9 30 a m in St Francis Church Brunswick with full military honors by Stedman Keenan Post. Interment in Arlington National Cemetery. Also notices for Florence M. Morgan Cora Lavina Summers and brief obituaries for Jose Maria de Segarra and M E Coyle.
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Francis W. Barker
Frederick County
St. Francis Church
Brunswick
Barker
Mamie Dunn Barker
Frank Barker
Margaret Strailman Barker
Frank James Barker
Timothy Victor Barker
Garet Hauver
Eleanor Sorum
Jefferson
St. Francis Catholic Church
Stedman-Keenan Post
American Legion
Fraternal Order of Eagles
The
Ambulance Corps
Brunswick Vfc
West Brunsh St
William McCrory
Arlington National Cemetery
C. H. Feete
Bro
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Edgar Baker
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Jasper Rickard
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Ralph Graham
Leslie Everhart
Raymond Danner
William R. Misenheimer
Linda Kay
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Ted Jackson
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James Mentzer
George Mentzers
Virgie Mentzer
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Carrie Arnold
Brenda Deener
Thelma Mentzer
Tommy Farrin
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M. R. Etchison and Son
Florence M. Morgan
G. C. Barton
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Albert Snyder
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Josiah Fry- Asha M. Smith
Elmer C. Merman
Edward Cecil
Millard Beall
Ralph D. Zimmerman
Cora Lavina Summers
Samual Summers
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Edward Fisher
Rocky Hill Cemetery
Paul Singer
Wiliam Garber
Frank Blessing
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Earle Keefer
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