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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1999
Page
5
Obituaries for Mr Hi R Crum 68 of Woodsboro and several relatives list survivors, services, and funeral details. Also includes notices for Zachary Nicholl, Ethel Parker, Mike Remines, Hazel Fisher, with birthplaces, spouses, children, and conducting funeral homes Keeney Basford Stauffer Olin L Molesworth. Interments set in Rockey Hill, Prospect United Methodist, Mount Olivet, Potomac Memorial Gardens.
Reba Margaret Harper Williams, 96, of Frederick and former Bellville resident, died March 25 after a short illness. Born 1903 in Bellevue, she lived in Ohio, Florida, and Maryland, worked in retail and education, volunteered for PTAs, Camp Fire Girls, and the PEO Sisterhood, and was active in Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving daughter Luella Mast and son-in-law Phillip, granddaughter Catherine, grandson Peter, plus nine grandnieces and grandnephews. Memorial service planned April 10 at Trinity UMC Frederick. calls April 11 in Silver Spring. Donations requested to Trinity UMC or Heidelberg College. Funeral services for Mr. Thomas C. Bladen Jr. noted.
Funeral services were held for John fist Road, Earl Renance of 132 Willowdale Drive, and Maisie Boller Richter with interment at local cemeteries. Rites were officiated by several pastors, with graveside services in Graceham Cemetery and arrangements by local funeral homes. Additional services noted for Marjorie B. Watkins of Damascus and attendees included family and church representatives.
New York police say Robert Landetta aged 27 fell 500 feet to the street from the Brooklyn Bridge while trying to set a Guinness record by climbing five bridges in four hours. A witness described the slip and investigators review a video taken by Landetta’s friend.
The 1999 Maryland Kids Count Data Book shows 13.2 percent of Maryland children lived in poverty in 1989 rising to 11.3 percent in 1999. Officials note welfare reform may not yet reflect improvements, with Charles County posting the largest increase and overall state ranking slipping from 30th to 32nd.
In Xenia Ohio survivors mark 25 years since the April 3 1974 tornado outbreak that killed over 30 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Meteorologist Dan McCarthy notes improved technology and warning systems to cut deaths. The 16 hour outbreak spanned 13 states with 148 tornadoes and a 2598 mile path. Jeff Louderback 5 who watched from his window remembers bricks flying as his family sheltered.
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