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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1960
Page
9
Trail accidents in Hagerstown this year lag behind 1959, but the first five months produced one more fatality. Police report 86 accidents Jan 1 to May 31 this year, 48 in 1959, with three deaths this year and none in 1959. Injuries totaled 78 from 398 crashes, vs 81 injuries from 408 in 1959. May saw 72 crashes on city streets, one pedestrian death and six injuries.
Freedomland Park in the Bronx officially opens with 61,500 visitors amid a sprawling 205 acre site built on reclaimed swamp. The park recreates 200 years of US history with scenes like Chicago fire and San Francisco quake, drawing crowds that threaten food shortages as it aims to 2 million visitors to break even.
Raul Castro told a youth rally Cuba will not strike the Guantanamo naval base now or in future. He called the base obsolete, praised the revolution, and denounced American imperialism with a biting critique of the United States as an eagle being stripped of its feathers. Shouts of approval greeted his remarks.
Junior Red Cross members from Newton D. faker Hs Georgia Ave begin summer duty at the hospital. The group includes Neel Rowland, Daisy Rowland, and others who recently graduated from recruit training. They prepare for service at the Marine Tehoisth program and will assist hospital staff during the season.
Grayson D Dutrow dies at home age 79 after a three week illness. Survived by husband Millard G Dutrow and sister Mrs Mattie Sheetenheim. Funeral at M R Etchison Frederick with interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Annie C Dorsey of Oak Ridge Dr died age 60. Survived by husband Elisha C Dorsey and many children. Service Tuesday 2 PM Leat Funeral Home Halfway. interment Manor Cemetery. G Fred Angle 76 of Greencastle died of heart attack. Survived by wife Nora Angle and several children and grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM Zimmerman Funeral Home Greencastle. interment Mt Tabor Church Cemetery. Aldine B Palmer 58 of 304 Salem Ave died suddenly at home. Survived by wife Naomi, siblings, and several nieces and nephews. East Funeral Home Boonsboro to host Tuesday 2:30 PM. interment Rose Hill Cemetery. Richard St Clair 33 of Williamsport Route 2 died suddenly. Survived by father Oscar St Clair and wife Huth V St Clair with stepdaughter Donna Rohrer. Funeral at Minnich Funeral Home Tuesday 2 PM. interment Cedar Linwood Memorial Gardens. Family will receive at funeral home Monday evening.
Stayfer Printing Co advertises rubber stamps made in a July edition with the note Dig RE B20 Ady notations.
Boy Scout Troop Four of St. Paul’s Methodist Church braved Friday night wind rain on a hike along the Appalachian Trail. After two hours waiting at Pine Knob they moved up the Knob, tents struggled to stand, and one was tied between trees. Saturday featured better weather with trips to Washington Monument, Lamb’s Knoll, Bear Spring shelter, and Gapland State Park before returning home Sunday morning. no injuries reported and leaders praised their endurance.
Algerian government in exile proposed sending Premier to Paris to discuss future of Algeria after a ceasefire. The move follows President de Gaulle's June radio address and a pledge to arrange a Paris visit to set up further discussions. The dispatch indicates readiness to explore a referendum framework amidst ongoing tensions.
At the Maugansville Fire Hall the Ruritans discussed donating three pints of blood toward a sick individual named Carl Pile. Eleven attended as President Pile led, reports from the treasurer and Little League update noted the team’s five wins and two losses. The club also donated to LH Club girls and Boy Scout Troop 64 with plans for a barbecue and jamboree representation. A new paint brand was praised for indoor and outdoor use and water washup.
Dr Miller at Brethren meet tells 7500 that America is not God’s last chance and religion cannot justify status quo. He urges members to grow beyond sect and join broader church family, citing war lessons and the need to improve home life and employment relations. Miller elected to General Brotherhood Board for five years.
Two foxes were found slain in Leitersburg after hunter Joseph Tressier spotted them playing in his yard and shot both. The incident, unusual for its timing and proximity, was noted in a brief report amid other local advertisements and product pitches.
Mrs. Evelyn Lynch, 33 South Mulberry Street, suffered a fracture of her right collarbone in a fall this morning. She received treatment in the hospital emergency room for the injury.
Halfway Fire Company to hold regular meeting at 8 PM in the fire hall. Preliminary report on the success of the firemen carnival, concluded June 11, is to be presented. Notices for dehumidifiers and painting services appear among local ads and business listings.
Emmy The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presents a reduced telecast with no studio audience. Hosts Fred Astaire and Arthur Godfrey will guide the evening as nominations are announced for best series, actor, and actress with notable contenders including Ingrid Bergman and Loretta Young among others.
AP: Nobel chemist Linus Pauling says he has been directed or summoned to testify before the Senate Internal Security subcommittee today. He says the subpoena seeks information about Communist involvement in or support of a propaganda campaign against nuclear testing and other Communist activity. Pauling, a California Institute of Technology chemistry professor, says he has affidavits claiming he is not and never was a Communist.
Mrs. Margaret Aunty of Wise city wonders how a postcard addressed to a Smiths burg woman arrived in her house today. Mailed in Boston on July 41, 1927 it bears a scene of where Jon Hancock and Samuel Adams slept during Paul Revere’s midnight ride. The card went to Mrs. B. F. Soy ree in Smithsbury and was found in the Athey mailbox raising questions about delivery.
Bill Byers grew tired of high pony prices and decided to enter the business after a string of quoted costs. The Hagerstown area farmer, inspired by his children's love of a borrowed pony, started with a modest plan and ended up launching into the local pony trade. His son Joe and daughter Jana helped fuel the venture as they bonded with the four legged boarder.
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