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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1970
Page
4
Deaths include Jefferson R Brandenburg 1915 198... and others with long service records, veterans status, and family details. Obituaries list loved ones, church affiliations, graves, and funeral home arrangements across Frederick County Maryland with multiple survivors and service details.
Four car collision on I-70 five miles west of Frederick left damages totaling 1150. James F. Winterstein of Ellicott City swerved into the left lane after being run off by an unidentified car, hitting Donald P. Nelson of Washington and a third vehicle driven by Norman E. Nead Sr. of Arnold. A fourth car could not stop.
Largely attended services honored John William Elkins of Old Annapolis Road who died suddenly Wednesday. Burial followed at Resthaven Memorial Gardens after rites led by Rev. Merlin E. Garber. Other obsequies included Mrs Mary Selina Mackley of Union Bridge and William W. McNiel in Lakeland. Details list funeral homes, officiants, pallbearers, and burial sites.
Clara Virginia Clabaugh died Thursday at her Taneytown home. Funeral services conducted Sunday at Fuss Funeral Home by Rev. William Markley. Pallbearers listed: Edward Coshun, Leroy Coshun, Robert Boone, Edward Clabaugh, Daniel Ridinger, Thomas West. Interment in Keysville Cemetery.
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt travels to Moscow for a summit with Premier Alexei Kosygin to sign the Soviet West German nonaggression treaty. The accord marks formal recognition of postwar boundaries and ends 15 years without direct top level talks.
About 130 horsemen ride 312 miles over 12 days to show feasibility of a statewide trail network. They departed Berkshire Towns race track on Sunday and aim to reach Plymouth on August 20. The trip is sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources and the Massachusetts Horsemen's Council.
A Maryland girl Linda J. Moore of Perry Hall Baltimore County died in a Peruvian air crash that killed 99 people. The 54 Americans included 51 students from a six week exchange program run by International Fellowship Inc Buffalo.
Jeffrey Atgy age 13 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Atgy of Frederick was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Friday evening suffering from lacerations to the face and brush burns from a bicycle accident. He is reported in satisfactory condition.
William Franklin Stott and his infant son William Franklin Stott er died in an automobile accident last Saturday near Monrovia. State Police charged Carroll L. Fox of Taneytown with reckless driving after his tank truck sped off Md. 194 near Walkersville, struck a utility pole and a house, then rested on Fulton Avenue. The pole fell onto Md. 194, damaged a car, and the tanker sustained about 1500 dollars in damage. Fox also faced license suspension charges.
Forecasters predict cloudy skies and cooler temperatures for Frederick with occasional rain. Humidity remains high at 70 to 100 percent through Tuesday, with highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 60s. Rain totals last weekend reached about 0.12 inches as highs stayed in the mid 80s to 87.
James A. Grove, Frederick Postmaster and chairman of the Frederick County Blood Bank, was welcomed by the New Market District Lions Club at Mealey's Restaurant in New Market. He noted his 20th perfect year as a Lions member and urged eligible residents to donate blood, sharing county donor stats and donation guidelines.
Navy Petty Officer Second Class Wesley Furr, son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Furr of 1355 Taney Ave, has reported for duty aboard the submarine tender USS Orion homeported in Norfolk Virginia.
Francis L. Grumbine and James Ridgley Grumbine named personal representatives for the estate of Frank Sterling Grumbine who died July 10, 1970. Creditors must file claims with the Frederick County Register of Wills by February 3, 1971. Objections to probate or to the will must be filed by January 31, 1971. August 3, 1970.
Israeli planes attacked Arab guerrilla bases in Lebanon over the weekend and ground forces battled infiltrators on the Golan Heights. A Lebanese army spokesman said raids burned crops and cut electrical power in three guerrilla stronghold villages, while Arab guerrillas fired mortars at a northern Israeli border settlement wounding a settler. Both sides reported casualties, with each blaming the other, as Jordanian militants claimed deaths and injuries in clashes with rival groups.
Mrs R L Fleming near an interstate exit reports a night shift ambulance driver used the siren to alert his wife he was coming home. The regular 6 30 a m calls she noticed have diminished, prompting police.
In Memoriam for Raymond Nelson Fryer dated August 10 1967 notes a mother father sister and brother missing him with heartfelt verses. Also listing Cappello's On Market Street specials Lean Short Ribs Beef Liver eggs peaches and more. Public sale Ponton’s Community Sale auction items include mower boat encyclopedia furniture appliances and miscellaneous items at 238 W Fifth St. Open daily with private sales advertised and contact number 063-4601.
A dense list of events and ads shows Summer activities and vendor notices in Frederick and surrounding towns. Items include a 43rd Snook Reunion, Mountaindale Picnic, Damascus Camp Meeting, and various orchard, auction, and service notices. Dates span August 6 through August 16 1970, with election dates and several business promotions among farms, garages, and community groups.
Visitors to Expo 70 in Osaka surpassed 45 million, reaching 45,018,069 since opening March 15. Officials said the total marker came 15 days earlier than Montreal 67 pace, with the fair scheduled to close September 13.
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