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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1971

Page

5

Deaths of G Arthur Jones Richard Gilbert Mahlon Bowman

The Frederick area obituary notices report G Arthur Jones aged 83 of 1615 Rosemont Ave dying at Frederick Nursing Center after a long illness. He served 53 years at Ox Fibre Brush, 24 as plant superintendent, and was a BPOE member. Surviving are his wife Frances Wills Jones, six daughters, a sister, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are at Eichison and Son. Richard Gilbert, 52, of 48 West J and J Brunswick, died at Martinsburg VA Hospital. He worked for B&O Railroad, was in Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, Mt Zion AME Church Knoxville. Surviving include his wife Lucille, five sons, three daughters, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral details at Feete Funeral Home Brunswick and Mt Zion AME Church Knoxville. Mahlon N Bowman, 88, of Smithsburg, died at home in Pleasant Valley. He farmed, belonged to Mt Pleasant Church of God, and is survived by wife Alice, three sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and a brother. Services Friday at Mt Pleasant Church of God with interment in Pleasant Valley United Methodist Cemetery.

G. Arthur (Casey) Jones Frances Wills Jones Rosemont Ave Frederick James A Clara M. Crum Jones Jones Ox Fibre Brush Company BPOE Louise J. Strine Pauline J. Bowlus Braddock Heights Marianna J. LeGore Lake Heritage Gettysburg Marie J. Hemp Jefferson Helen J. Miller Nancy J. Royal Bertha J. Elkin Surf ‘City Nwj MR. Eichison and Son Funeral Home East Church Street Funeral Mt. Olivet McCurdy Memorial Park Fund Richard Gilbert West J &J Brunswick Lucille Brooks Gilbert Veterans Administration Hospital Martinsburg Lucketts Robert Polly Ann Whiten Gilbert B&o Railroad Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Mt. Zion Ame Knoxville Richard Jr Lewis E York Karl Eugene Baltimore Garret W Kenneth E Janet Young Patricia Shirley Rodie Butler Rippeon W. Va James Butler Robert Gilbert Willis Gilbert Petersville Kathleen Lipscomb Margaret Weedon Elizabeth Holland Feete Funeral Home David Sparrow Mahlon N. Bowman Smithsburg Pleasant Valley David and Elizabeth Warner Bowman Mt. Pleasant Mary Harne Oleg Bowman Creager Thurmont Mt. Pleasant Church of God Tony Skeleche Pleasant Valley United Methodist Cemetery

Secretaries Week Theme Sets Focus On Office Role

The twentieth annual Secretaries Week runs April 18 to 24 with April 21 as Secretary Day. The National Secretaries Association sponsors the observance to highlight the professional secretaries as managements right arm across business industry education government and professions. Carroll Chapter Vice President Angela Bowersox announced their annual Executive use on April 30 at the Elkis ul.

National Secretaries Association (International Angela Bowersox Carroll Elkis Ul

Funerals for Mrs Annie I Franklin and Miss Michelle Wisner

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie I Franklin of Woodbine were held Monday at 11 a.m. at Waitz Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Clare officiating. Interment in Morgan Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Robert Cross William Jenkins Daniel Jenkins James Franklin Wesley Franklin. Funeral services for Miss Michelle Lynn Wisner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wisner Sr., were held at Etchison Funeral Home in Manchester on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Hayden L Sparks and Rev. James Morgan officiating. Pallbearers included Joseph Lenhart Harold Lenhart William Lenhart Kenneth Wisner Charles C Lines and Jack Wisner. Interment in Resthaven Memorial Gardens Hansonville.

Annie, Franklin Annie I. Franklin Woodbine Mt. Wilson Hospital Waitz Liberty Road Winfield Donald Clare Calvary Lutheran Church of Robert Cross William Daniel Nathan Jenkins James Wesley Franklin Morgan Chapel Cemetery Michelle Lynn Wisner Charles Martin Wisner Sr RFD Manchester Etchison Funeral Home East Church Street Hayden L. Sparks Poolesville United

Bell History Days event highlights Frederick heritage tours

Bell History Days features church choir and guest artists free to the public. History buffs can tour city displays including Rose Hill Manor work in progress and craft displays. Confederate and Union re-enactors will be present near Rose Hill Manor, with General Taylor leading Union troops. City hall will host black history displays and historic maps. A framed copy of Touring Frederick in Poetry from 1865 will be on loan.

Rose Hill Manor Maryland School For the Deaf Albert Swann Glen Burnie General Taylor James Beachley City Hall Frederick Elizabeth Musser Bell and History Days

Bond Forfeited In Assault Case In Lewistown

A 1500 dollar circuit court bond was ordered forfeited when Clark Heffner failed to appear for trial. Heffner, 53, of Lewistown, is charged with assaulting a C P Telephone Company lineman by firing a rifle shot near his home. Heffner was arrested at his house near Hesson Bridge Road. William Leckemby will defend him. he is held without bond at Frederick County Jail awaiting a new trial date.

Clark Heffner Lewistown Esli Conway Heffner Samuel Barrick C&p Telephone Company Thomas Bosley Tfe John Reburn Hesson Bridge Road William Leckemby Frederick County

Local Hospital Updates for Martinsburg Area Residents

Among the sick Mr Bernard Spring of 1033 N Market St has entered Newton Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg W Va Mr Austin A Long 118 S Water St is in satisfactory condition at Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg W Va Little Bobby Schildt son of Mr and Mrs Gary Schildt of Detour is recuperating at his home after surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mrs John W Bear has returned home in Burkittsville after a stay at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown she is allowed visitors Mr Clinton Tootie Smith of Woodsboro underwent surgery Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital Mr Robert Hooper Walkersville re covering at Frederick Memorial Hospital after Monday surgery Elmer Singer Frederick is a patient at University Hospital Baltimore

Bernard Spring N. Market St Newton Baker Veterans Hospital Martinsburg W. Va Austin A. Long S. Water St Newton D. Baker Hospital Bobby Schildt Gary Schildt Frederick Memorial Hospital John W. Bear Burkittsville Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Clinton (Tootie) Smith Woodsboro Robert Hooper Georgestown Road Walkersville

Walkersville and surrounding areas map planned growth across Md 194

The tentative comprehensive plan outlines Walkersville across from Glade Towne and Discovery on Md 194 with mixed density housing, regional shopping areas, new elementary and high schools, and district services. Woodsboro Libertytown and Johnsville Unionville zones include light industry, medium density housing, and new schools, with public hearings planned and planners reachable at Winchester Hall.

Glade Town Discovery Glade Towne Walkersville MD. 194 Monocacy River Linganore Creek Biggs Ford Road Mount Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Cabbage Run MD. 550 Ft. Detrick Gas House Pike Monocacy Glade Israel Creeks Libertytown MD. 26 Dolly Hyde Road Artie Kemp Road Town Branch Johnsville Unionville Union Bridge Winchester Hall East Church Street Frederick Planning Commission

Local personals and births in Frederick area

Cdr. and Mrs. Dudley M. Page of Record Street report returning from a Texas visit. Leroy H. Clopper and wife of Myersville announce daughter Katrina Denise born April 11 at Washington County Hospital. Alexis A. Klein daughter of Robert E. and Mrs. Klein of RFD 8 Frederick named to University of Massachusetts Amherst first semester honors list. Klein class of 1973.

Cdr Dudley M. Page Record Street Texas Leroy H. Clopper Myersville Katrina Denise Washington County Hospital Alexis A. Klein Robert E. Klin RFD Frederick University of Massachusetts Amhurst Klein

Dispute Over Frederick Bank as Executor Goes to Md Appeals Court

Final motions filed in Maryland Court of Appeals in a case by Charles McElfresh Smith Jr. and heirs against Fredericktown Bank and Trust Co. seeking removal as executor. The 1970 trial in Montgomery County challenged alleged fraud and undue influence in Smith Sr. will, which named the bank as executor after probate in Frederick County Orphans Court.

Maryland Court of Appeals Frederick Charles McElfresh Smith Jr Frederick County William T. Smith Baltimore Katherine T. Smith Rachel McElfresh Charles McElfresh Smith Sr Fredericktown Bank and Trust Co Montgomery County Kathryn J. Shook Herbert D. Morrison Smith Sr Smith Park Mills State Roads Commission Orphan’s Court

Fire damages three townhouse units in Gaithersburg

Assistant Fire Marshal Walter Wise said three separated townhouse units, each unfinished with no drywall or plumbing, burned on site. A guard reported a brush fire near the National Bureau of Standards and Gaithersburg Washington Grove Fire Dept. sent six engines and two trucks. Investigation by police and Fire Marshal's office continues with owners not yet reached.

Walter Wise Wise National Bureau of Standards Gaithersburg Washington Grove

Jewel Thieves Strike At Home

State police investigate theft of several thousand dollars in jewelry from Dr. Walter Snow s home reported shortly before midnight. Entry gained by forcing a patio door. Stolen items include jewelry stereo records clocks and lamps.

Walter Snow Snow Carl Harbaugh

Local Runners Finish Marathon in Boston

Cumberland Valley Athletic Club members completed the Boston Marathon led by Alvaro Mejia of Colombia who won in 2 18 45. Sixth District Congressman Goodloe Byron ran the 36 miles in 7 50, Elton Horst placed 40th in 2 35, and Less Mentzer finished in 3 50.

Boston Cumberland Valley Athletic Club Alvaro Mejia Columbia Goodloe E. Byron House of Representatives Elton Horst John F. Kennedy Less Mentzer Mejia

Frederick City Clean-Up Drives Through Earth Week

Frederick launches its annual Earth Week clean-up with city trucks collecting refuse. Today and Wednesday, crews will service areas north of Patrick Street to Fifth Street and to city limits, then extend routes on Thursday to Sixth Street and beyond to the city limits.

Frederick Patrick Street Fifth Street Sixth Street

Maryland Environmental Bills Shape Future Power and Water Policy

The Legislature advanced measures to abate river pollution and supply basin water, while Maryland leads states by prioritizing environmental planning for power plants. Passed bills include a state wildlands system and scenic rivers protections, extending to Patuxent and Youghiogheny rivers.

Maryland Marvin Mandel General Assembly Assembly Patuxent Pocomoke Severn Wicomico Youghiogheny Department of Natural Resources Maryland Port Authority Baltimore Harbor Water Resources Commission Conservation Districts Legislative

Notice of Burkittsville voter registration and nominations

Public meeting announced for nominating mayor and councilmen in Burkittsville. Registration opens to unregistered voters on May 3 from 5 30 to 8 00 pm at the Lutheran Church Parish Hall. Voters must be US citizens 21 or older and meet residency rules. Nomination qualifications mirror registration with mayoral and council roles requiring 25 years plus property ownership. nominations at 8 pm May 3 at the hall.

Burkittsville U. S Lutheran Church Parish Hall Lutheran Church

In Memoriam Anna Bell Martin Birthday April 20

In memory of Anna bell Martin who died August 25 1970. A silent thought and secret tear keep memories alive. Time heals grief but memory returns every cherished moment. Sadly missed by her children.

Martin Annabell Martin

Petersville Ruritan Consignment Sale Announced

The Petersville Ruritan Club will hold a public consignment sale at Farmers' Woods Petersville Maryland on Saturday April 24 starting at 10 00 a m Articles will be received April 19 through 23 5 to 9 p m for entry and pickup by club members call 834-7317 or 834-8685 Sale conducted by Willowdale Auction Company Poole Gordon and Gordon Auctioneers

Petersville Ruritan Club Farmers’ Woods Petersville Maryland Willowdale Auction Company Poole, Gordon and Gordon

St Josephs School Nears Closure Impacts Local Area

About 400 students from two nearby schools participate in an academic cooperation program that ends when the women's college shuts down. The board of trustees voted April 12 after much thought and reverential prayer. The closing would affect the Emmitsburg business community reliant on college student income. Separately, VA home loan rates fell from 7.5 to 7 percent on February 18, the third recent reduction.

Women’s College Emmitsburg Board of Margaret Dougherty

Public notice rezoning plan for 1864 acres in Frederick MD

The Frederick County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 4 1971 at 10 00 A M in the Hiram Winchester Room Winchester Hall East Church Street Frederick Maryland to consider a map amendment changing 1864 acres from A 1 Agriculture to B 1 Commercial District located southeast side of Route 194 600 feet northeast of Cash Smith Road part of Parcel 179 Map 34 Tax Maps owned by Marion F Stull A stenographic transcription may be supplied by the requester and all interested parties may be heard James L Bryan Clerk.

Frederick County Board of County Commissioners Hiram Winchester Winchester Hall East Church Street Frederick Maryland Cash Smith Road Marion F. Stull James L. Bryan

Frederick area notices and ads reveal local services and thanks

A cluttered page lists thanks to hospital staff from Irving Martin and Raymond English, local offerings from Henley General Contracting, Blue MT Inn Crab House, and McLain Home Improvement, plus a city clean up campaign, nursery ads, sale items, and community events. The Frederick View s Post office rounds out with classifieds and storage ads.

Rummage sale and auctions in Frederick area notices

A multi item public notices page lists events and auctions including a rummage sale at Asbury Methodist Church on Court and All Saints Streets April 22 and 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. plus an installation of officers for Frederick Lodge No. 371 Loyal Order of Moose on Saturday April 24 at 7 p.m. Sealed bids for a 30 by 40 building on Stottlemyer Road are due May 1, 1971. Additional entries advertise antique furniture auctions, a mobile home sale in Concord Mobile Home Estates Jefferson Maryland, and multiple local services and sales including furniture, trees, painting, and various classified offerings from Frederick News-Post.

National Council of Asbury Methodist Church Court & All Saints Sts Stottlemyer Road Garfield E.U.B Crestwood Concord Mobile Home Estates Rt. 180 Jefferson, Md Frederick City Long River Melville Clark George R. Bagwell

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G.A. ‘Casey’’ Jones Bell Elmer Singer The University Hospital, Baltimore MD. Appeals Court Memoriam W. Patrick ST Gulf Kehne Francis Scott Key St. Joseph Cappelio’’s Food Market N. Market Street Esskay Hi-C Heinz’s Henley General Culwell Mt. Airy Chase Irving Dettbarn Pearre Tremble Raymond J Blue MT. Inn Mary Carter Frederic McLain Home Improvement City of Frederick Russell I. Morgan Piney Cove Gardens Old Frederick Rd Devilbiss Bridge Rd RENN Pontiac, Inc E. 6Th. St Mt. Pleasant Community Hall Routzahn Routzahn's U.S. No Henry Bitzer-Moore West Patrick St Paul R. Kolb Olympic Delivery Service Frederick Glass Shop E. Fourth Street East Patrick Street Shepley S. Market St Childcraft Connie Ken Mercer Frederick Co P.O. Box D. Lee Keller Earl E. Ramsburg E. Patrick St ESSO Cor Bentz & W. Patrick Sts U.S.D.A Garst Paint Center East Street Johnny Eyler York Clabaugh Ecker Frederick News-Post CBS Electric Co Brown Insulation Fiberglas CBS Insulating Co Sheplay Woodrow Bill) Anderson Tor Sale East Patrick St Wreva Prrhachives
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