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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1942

Page

5

Former Sheriff Werterbaker Dies At 68 In Frederick County

Former Sheriff William Wertenbaker aged 68 died suddenly at his home 103 West Third Street on Wednesday night after a four week illness. A Republican who served as sheriff from 1921 to 1923, he oversaw ten murder investigations and one hanging. He helped in notable cases including the Sandy Spring bank robbery and the Moll- mob incident, and later held various public posts and WPA work. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, four sisters, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending with M. R. Etchison and Son.

William Otterbein Werterbaker Frederick County West Third Street Mr. Wertenbaker Charles Henry Dorsey Baltimore County Circuit Court Frederick James E. Hall Long Sheriff's Office Office William C. Roderick Wertenbaker Charles Klipp Ingomar W. Albaugh Roderick Roy M. Hiltner George W Virginia Cartzendamer Wertenbaker Har Blue Ridge Summit House of Delegates General Assembly Republican County Central Committee Republican State Central Committee Elks Club Centennial Memorial United Brethren Church Acacia Lodge A. F A. Masons Good Samaritan Lodge Thurmont Frederick Lodge B. P. O. Ellis Brotherhood of American Yeomen Myrtle Myers Wertenbaker Mary Frances Wertenbaker William ©. Wertenbaker Mt. Olivet M. R. Etchison and Son

Deaths Mrs Clara E Keilholtz

Mrs Clara Etta Keilholtz 7& Emmitsburg widow of Charles E Keilholtz died at Warner hospital Gettysburg Pa Tuesday from a complication of diseases. Lifelong Frederick county resident daughter of George and Julia Nogle. Husband died January 18. Surviving one daughter Mrs Frank Troxell York Pa four sons Grier Keysville Andrew Emmitsburg Samuel Delaware Ohio and John Taneytown ten grandchildren two brothers Harry Negle Thurmont and John Nagle Frederick and one sister Mrs Bertha Roop Frederick. A brother George W Nagle died about a month ago Funeral services Friday at 2 pm at Elias Lutheran.

Clara E. Keilholtz Clara Etta Keilholtz Emmitsburg Wridow Chares E. Keilholtz Warner Hospital Gettysburg Frederick County George and Julia Stem) Nogle Elias Lutheran Church Frank Troxell York Pa Grier Keysville Andrew Samuel Delaware Ohio John Taneytown Harry Negle Thurmont John Nagle Frederick Bertha Roop George W. Nagle Elias Lutheran

Obituaries for Stull and Kuhn Noted in Maryland

Benjamin Richard Stull of Emmitsburg aged 87 died at his home near Tom’s Creek after a long life as B&O Railroad engineer. Interment in Mountainview cemetery. Survived by two daughters, a son, 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Henry Bowling Kuhn, 67, of Cumberland, died of a heart attack after a car incident near Thurmont. Funeral plans and interment set in Cumberland with M. L. Creager and Son in charge.

Benjamin Richard Stull Benjamin Margaret Beaver Stull Toms Creek B. and O. Railroad Tyrian Lodge A. F A. Masons Emmitsburg Brotherhood of Henry B. Kuhn Henry Bowling Kuhn Cumberland John Weddle Thurmont James K. Gray Baltimore Lumber and Sash Company M. L. Creager and Son

Funeral services for George R Tyergar set Friday

The body of George R Tyergar, who died late Tuesday night, rests at the funeral home on East Patrick street. Friends may call. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o clock, with interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery. C. E. Cline and Son, funeral directors.

George R. Tyergar Patrick Street Mt. Olivet C. E. Cline and Son

Illness Updates From Frederick Area Hospitals

Reports from three counties list several patients at Frederick City Hospital and nearby facilities. Edgar Nicodemus of Buckeystown shows improvement at Frederick City Hospital while Steiner Gosnell remains unchanged. Paul M Little and Archie Mitchell are noted as improving or stable after recent illnesses or admissions. Francis P Little and Martha J E Crouse seek treatment in Baltimore institutions. Aubrey Grossnickle has been discharged home with improved condition after a minor operation.

Harry P. Seeger St. Vincent's Hospital Jacksonville Fla Edgar Nicodemus Buckeystown Frederick City Hospital Charles L. Mullen East Church Street Paul M. Little Thurmont Steiner Gosnell Francis P. Little East Second Street University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore Martha J. E. Crouse Wilmer Institute Johns Hopkins Hospital C. E. Cline

All New Plumbing And Heating Stocks Frozen

The War Production Board froze all stocks of new plumbing and heating equipment in order to conserve materials for defense and military construction. Retail sales under five dollars and sales on military priority items were exempt. The order also restricts delivery of fixtures fittings pipe furnaces oil burners coal stokers and related equipment for non essential uses after 12 01 a m eastern war time tomorrow. Earlier actions already halted production of oil burners and coal stokers for residential use after May 31. Used equipment installation tools hoses sprinklers and outdoor faucet devices are not covered.

Washington War Production Board WPB

Camp Freestate Incorporation Filed And Monocacy Revival Noted

Incorporation papers recorded for Camp Freestate Inc a social group operating girls camps at no profit and teaching Americanism. Gladys Winnert Irene Bobenia and Cornelia L Radock listed as incorporators with principal office at 120 East Patrick Street Baltimore and Frederick. Articles of revival for Monocacy Broadcasting Company recorded with Ridgely Sappington as resident agent. Tax status shows all taxes paid. Grain markets note corn and wheat prices.

Camp Freestate, Inc Gladys Winnert Westminster Irene Bobenia Baltimore Cornelia L. Radock Frederick East Patrick Street Ridgely

Local notables toast birthdays and anniversaries in Frederick

Mrs. Harry M. Nixdorf visits family in Bethesda while recovering from a fractured hip. Hood College official Dr. Harry I Stahl to attend an April trustees conference at Lafayette College. Pvt. Geo L. Mobley Jr joins Kelly Field Texas for pilot training. Ensign James W. Schwartz visits his Frederick parents before returning to duty. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Ausherman celebrate the birth of a son at Frederick City Hospital. Grace Stull marks eighteenth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Crone observe twenty third wedding anniversary with turkey dinner. Prof. Amon Burgee hosts a birthday dinner at Park Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Main celebrate fifteenth wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Vernal C. Moore observes his birthday.

Harry M. Nixdorf Rockwell Terrace Inlaw A. Coleman Barrett Bethesda Nixdorff Frederick City Hospital Herry I Stahl Hood College Conference of Trustees of Colleges and Universities Lafayette College Pvt Geo L. Mobley, Jr Amon Burgee Park Hall Frederick Ira Main West Fifth Street Vernal C. Moore West Seventh Street

Hood College Home Economics Club Holds Annual Banquet

Hood College Home Economics Club held its annual banquet in Coblentz Dining Hall. Dorothy Lenam served as toastmaster and installed officers for 1942 43. New president Marion Rickard and others from Johnstown Allentown Pittsburgh were announced with guest speaker Miss Muriel W Brown of Washington DC addressing The Immediate Future For Home Economics Graduates In The War Effort. Frederick area attendees Beulah Munshower Virginia Abrecht Mary Jane Simington and Edna Alice Cramer attended.

Hood College Coblentz Dorothy Lynam Johnstown Marion Rickard Lewistown Ruth Brossman Allentown Ann Rutledge Mary Louise Young Connellsvile Elizabeth Cramer Pittsburgh Muriel W. Brown Washington, D. C Brown Martha C. Thomas Hood Frederick Vicinity Beulah Munshower Virginia Abrecht Mary Jane Simington Frederick, Land Edna Alice Cramer Middletown

County W C T U Convention Set at Woodsboro Church

The county W C T U convention meets at the Lutheran Church of Woodsboro on Friday May 8 with Miss Bertha Tyson state president as principal speaker. Local unions include Buckeystown Feagaville Middle town Walkersville Frederick New Market Woodsboro and Rocky Springs.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Lutheran Church of Woodsboro Bertha Tyson William E. Kindley J. A. Shawbaker Arthur Remsberg H H. Schmidt

In Memoriam Landis and Sutton

In loving memory of W. C. Landis who departed life April 16 1936. We miss him when we need a friend. On him we always could depend. God called you home but in our hearts we love you still. Your memory is dear today as the hour you passed away. In memory of my husband James Richard Sutton who departed this life April 16 1937. Half My Soul. MOLLY SUTTON.

James Richard Sutton Molly Sutton

Wedding Bells at St Johns Rectory for Krepp and Bowers

Charlotte Therese Krepp married John William Bowers III in a double ring ceremony at St Johns rectory East Second Street. Attendants were minimal with the bride wearing a white wool street length dress and green red embroidery. Relatives from New York Baltimore and Frederick attended. After a small family reception the couple will reside at 16 Chippewa Trail Rollingwood Portsmouth Virginia.

St. John's Rectory East Second Street Charlotte Therese K Krepp John William Bowers III Ralph L. Gastley Frederick New York Baltimore John W. Bowers Norfolk Navy Yard Portsmouth Chippewa Trail Rollingwood

Local notices and events parade through Frederick area

Community ads list new gabardine jackets at Schroeder's Men's Wear and an advanced first aid class starting April 20. American Legion home welcomes public, Red Cross teaches, and Daisy Mae Baumgardner instructs at Golden Slipper Barn Dance on April 18 with a 9:30 p.m. warmup and 8:45 p.m. WFMD broadcast. Chicker and Oyster Supper at Pleasant Grove Hall on April 18. City bids for police uniforms due April 22. Bingo every Friday at Junior Fire Hall. Jack Pot prizes at 9:30 and 10:30. Funeral notices thank the community for support for Margaret Louise Putman. Fertilizer and nursery stock sale announced by Ramsburg Fertilizer Co. at 9 a.m. private sale, 1 p.m. public sale on April 18. Hood College Mikado seats reserved for April 17–18. Cookies for Fort Meade boys collected at Hendrickson's Store on North Market Street Saturday 9–12 or 1–5. call 906 for pickup.

American Legion Red Cross Daisy Mae Baumgardner Fort Meade Hendrickson North Market Street

Restyling and Repairing Furs by Master Furrier Sesbiel

Public sale of 60 head of fine dairy cattle and dairy equipment set for Monday April 20 at 10 am near Pearl, 30 miles east of Frederick. Mrs Charles Dillon notes fur care services and estimates from Michael Sesbiel Master Furrier and Stylist. Relates also to junk sale for war effort by Reliable Junk Co. contact M Solar, Water Street.

Michael Sesbiel Pearl Frederick Charles Dillon Reliable Junk CO M. Solar Prop Water Street H. A. Brashear Prospect Church Mt Airy Charles Dillion Houte B. King Damascus Montgomery Co Jesse No Smith Bartholows Dr. W. Hines Thurmont

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W. O. Wertenbaker Sipwerpa Philip Bower Mountainvew Cemetery Hood Home Economics Club Memoriam Cravenette Schroeder Bernie's Arena WFMD Pleasant Grove Hall Lce Margaret Louise Putman Calvin Putman Ramsburg Fertilizer CO South Carroll Street Farmers Supply CO Frederick, Md A. G. Hooper John L. Shaw Watkins A. T. Webster Bertz St Music Department Karl Jacobson Kemp ODD Fellows Temple Norman T. Trump Evergreen Point Harvey Tucker Trail Avenue Esther Pickett East 14Th St N. Market Street Malcolm C. Stickney Chiropractor Second Street Mannls E. Patrick ST ST. John's Hall St. John’s Holy Name Society E. B. Shipley West Patrick Street St. Barnabas Women’s Guild New Frederick Jefferson Street Merle Barnhart Wilbur C. Hargelt Esterly's Monocacy Inn Sjamsville Baseball Club Monocacy Inn Orch SOL Aristocrat Dairy Aristocrat Dairy, Inc Frederick Avenue Baltimore, Maryland Walter C. Stockman Patrick Oklahoma Oj Wailcoa OU & Gus Obama James Beck's U. S USTOM Walkersville Gana and Requi Cramer Lou West College Lerrace Diet Rawleigh Rawleigh's Dept Chester West South St. Aeladate Hamilton Ave Frederick News-Post Annapolis Wimbledon Farms Galthersburg Wm V. Dawson Germantown iMd Hiden Whale N. Market St Jayasis Baltimore & Frederick Sts Baltimore, Md Mary A. Plunkett Maryland Orphans’ Court Kell Frank L. Stoner Mary A. Plunkert Sherman P. Bowers Clifford C. Long Charles L Rice Harry A. Leighton District of Columbia Warner Ruth Bliss Leighton Robert H Driskill William M Storm Orphans'’ Court George H. Gilbert Raymond S. Gilbert C T. A. T Sherman P. Bowers Citizens National Bank THE Citizens National Bank OF Holmes D. Baker John H. Baker W. HB. Anders W Bartgis Storm D Ralph Zimmerman Lewis M. Sponseller Charles H. Conley Janes AH. Gambaill Daniel Baker, Jr Holmes D Baker Archibald E. Fisher Elias B Ramsburg, Jr Parsons Newman R. W. Harbaugh W. H. B. Anders Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Keefer M, Kougle N. W. Jocalions Alaie Highway Keefer M Koogle Magnolia Ave G. H. Mercer & Son Grayson H. Mercer and Son Meat Men High N. Court St P. Luther Ride Rice & Stevens Real Estate Poe East Third St Fairview Avenue West South West Fourth Market Middletown Valley Farm Gilmore Potts & Griffin Vatochin Potts & Griffin Realtors Court Street Insurote Phone Howard A. Gross Apt Plano Singer Addrees Frederick News« Post Landis Jewelry Rees Frederick Alway Helen Fulton Wir Cline Myersville Harley-Davidso Elmer L. Roderick New Market Frederick Newa+ Post Grove Blvd Sears Farm Market St Water St J. M. Culler West 3Rd St South Market St 2Nd St Millard E. Crum N. Bentz St Johnson C. J. Skull Meat Market Bath Mill Ave East Patrick St W. 3Rd Dill Ave Apply Western Maryland Trust Co West Patrick St George H Wiener Frederick News- Post Charles Fleming Mt Pleassant E Fisher Noah E. Cramer Realtors N. Court Street Western Maryland Trust CO Member
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