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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1965
Page
5
Obituaries detail the deaths of Willamer Saltzgaver and Mary Ann Cusick in Damascus and Union Bridge areas, with burial plans in Pipe Creek and St. Raymonds Ceme ter y, plus notices for William D Hooper Carrie M Davis and Charles Shawver, noting family survivors residences and funeral arrangements. Patterns show regional parish and cemetery affiliations across Frederick County Maryland.
Earl Henry Roelke age 72 died at home after a heart attack while en route to California. A Requiem Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church Emmitsburg and burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. He served in World War I with the 164th Depot Brigade 601 and was a Lutheran. survived by wife M Grace Deater Roelke, a daughter Mrs Na dine Hebb, a son Earl Jr, a step son Thomas Eaves, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and step-grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. from Etchison and Son funeral directors Brunswick.
In Moscow, W Averell Harriman told reporters he sensed the Soviet leadership hopes for a peaceful Viet Nam settlement but warned of heavy fighting ahead. He noted Moscow’s desire for settlement, while Hanoi rejects talks, aiming to take South Viet Nam by force.
Among the sick Mrs. Robert Mahoney of Knoxville is under observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Austin Shepley of Middletown has returned home from Washington County Hospital improved. Mr. Harvey Cordell of West Patrick Street was admitted to St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore for observation and treatment. Mr. Harold R. Shankle of Adamstown has returned home improving. Mrs. Nelson Hoffman of RFD 4 has returned home and is improving.
Dr and Mrs W Eugene Sanders Jr and four children arrive in Frederick to visit Mrs Sanders' parents Dr and Mrs R L Weintraub on Fleming Avenue and Dr Sanders' mother on Rosemont Avenue. Upon returning to Gainesville Aug 20 he will become Assistant Professor of Medicine and Microbiology at University of Florida College of Medicine and University Teaching Hospitals.
At Geneva the Soviet Union rejects any pact to stop nuclear spread while criticizing West German pressure and NATO nuclear forces as unacceptable. Tsarapkin attacks U.S. Viet Nam policy as an obstacle to disarmament, prompting Western skepticism over the tone.
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Mary Swope of Brunswick were held at Bearers included Stanley Wirts Carsten Virts George Snoots Paul Moler Charles Forney and Robert Garrison. Burial followed in Knoxville Cemetery. Also, Franklin Franklin Wiles husband of Ella Mae Staley Wiles of Water Street was interred at Mount Olivet with service by Rev Charles F Trunk Jr and bearers James O Mel Canner Meredith Crawford Johnnie Trout Frank Mansfield Harry L Linton and Hammond J D Gaugh. Ruth Van Ness of Middletown had services at Gladhill Funeral Home with Rev Ralph M Sharpe officiating and burial in Reformed Cemetery in Middletown.
Washington AP reports a landmark voting rights bill designed to guarantee Negroes the right to register and vote faces final House approval with possible delays from reapportionment fights in the Senate. The measure aims to suspend literacy tests and authorize federal examiners in districts with under 5 percent registration, with poll watchers, and criminal charges for interference.
Edward Heath, making his parliamentary debut as Conservative party leader, loses a verbal duel to Labor Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The House of Commons defeated Heath’s no confidence motion 303 to 290 as Liberal abstentions shaped the result. Heath accused Labour of dramatizing Britain’s financial crisis while Wilson taunted the Conservatives over emergency measures.
An 10 a.m. collision along the Quebec School Road three miles west of Middletown involved James Pasike Jr. of RFD 1 Jefferson and James R. Allnutt of RFD 2 German Town. Pasike’s 1985 car and Allnutt’s 1964 wagon sustained $400 and $100 in damage respectively. No charges were preferred.
A 26-year-old Greencastle man escaped serious injury when his tractor-trailer jackknifed and pinned him in the cab for over an hour. Victor M. Buck was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital for a bruised thigh and released. The vehicle crashed down a 30-foot embankment on Brad dock Mountain, destroying guard rails. Cpl. Robert T. Storer freed Buck with help from the United Rescue Squad. The tractor-trailer was a total loss valued at about $3,500.
The Frederick County Maryland chapter announces Bruce W Jamieson as Executive Director of the Maryland Division of the American Cancer Society effective July 20 He has been with the society since 1959 and served as Acting Executive Director since May Mrs Emily J Orrison notes the Crusade contributions reach 17000 with over 500 volunteers praised for their efforts and ongoing year round fundraising.
Maryland and Baltimore City welfare directors urged prosecution of welfare recipients who received more funds than entitled. State director Raleigh Hobson said prosecutions would have a salutary effect, while Baltimore official Esther Lazarus noted underuse of prosecutions. City prosecutor Charles Moylan Jr. announced a crackdown on welfare cheating.
Taipei Formosa AP report says the Chinese Communists attempted to infiltrate Mexico via trade and cultural channels but failed. Ho Feng-Shan, ambassador to Mexico, cites Mexican political stability and a strong anti Communist government stance as the reasons for the failure.
The ladies auxiliary Eagles No. 1067 held their annual picnic at the Frederick Fairgrounds catered by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Potts with about 40 members in attendance. Mrs. Julia Blumenauer presided as picnic committee chair with members including Mrs. Licence, Mrs. Emma Angleberger, Roberta Hopkins, Mrs. Mercer, and Mrs. Pat Correll. Prizes went to Mrs. Angleberger, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Esterly, and Mrs. Ralph. Next meeting set for Aug. 12.
A Jordanian delegation led by Economics Minister Hatem Zubi traveled to Washington to discuss building a $60 million potash plant at the Dead Sea. The project would be financed largely by U.S. aid and operated by an American company, officials said.
Notices from Frederick County Maryland court records dated 1965 include a nisi order to ratify and confirm a Report of Sales valued at 42000 dollars in the Circuit Court for Frederick County and an Orphans Court order to ratify sale of Maud L Thomas estate for 150000 dollars, plus executor and administratrix notices for Mary F Eyler and Bertha A Harp Spurrier with publication deadlines and claim instructions.
Public sale notices describe a weekly Wednesday auction at 238 W 5th St with a large furniture and antique assortment. Items include beds, dressers, living room suites, appliances, tools, rugs, bicycles, stoves, and an extensive antique section. Warehouse hours extend daily until 6 PM, with longer hours some evenings.
Brook Lane Farm Hospital Inc near Hagerstown changes name to Brook Lane Psychiatric Center to reflect a broader, interdisciplinary treatment facility. Officials say the center now includes Emma G Musselman Clinic Occupational Therapy Clinic Activities Center and several other facilities with the hospital designation reserved for a future section.
A collage of local notices lists condolences for the Hill family following a death, a farm sale announcement for Jack Dorcus at Woodsboro on August 4 1965, and multiple ads for refrigeration services gas fuel real estate and small consumer goods. The items reference Frederick County Maryland and Woodsboro with auctioneers and dates where provided.
A collage of local ads cites markets and orchards in Thurmont and nearby towns. Listings include Hamilton's Market and Flanagan's Orchard, Pryor Orchard, Clabaugh Orchards, Quynn Orchards, and Catoctin Mountain Orchard with contact numbers and hours. Also promotions for pool chemicals, beauty salons, dry cleaners, and vehicle services. Local events mention a Damascus Camp Meeting August 5 to 15 and a Steel Pier excursion from Frederick.
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