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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
5
A long obituary list reports the deaths of Otto Beall, James Cooper, John B Ott Sr., Walter C Ranneberger, Norman L Draper, Harvey R Showe, James W Null and others. It notes their ages, residences, survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial details at local churches and Mount Olivet and Rest Haven Gardens.
Funeral services for E Dewey Pickett of Woodbine were held at the Waltz Funeral Home in Winfield with Rev. Robert Burger officiating. Bearers were nephews including Robert Harrison Paul Harrison Gordon Bellison Emerson Pickett Elwood Pickett and Kenneth Pickett. Burial followed in the Winfield Church of God Cemetery. Edward Lee Bury Of Brunswick Services were at Fleet Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Carmack officiating. Bearers included Kenneth Swope Edward Spurrier Glen Goode Charles Mills Ollie Myers and Claude Purdam. Burial was at the Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Brownsville.
The article discusses high school graduates scoring from 16 to 30 being deemed acceptable for service if meeting other requirements. It notes 2,122,918 men were in the 1r category as of Nov 30, including those with minor defects or failed mental tests. An official cited that 30 to 40 percent of the total were due to nonphysical reasons.
Traffic over it might not be as bad as expected because some motorists have today off and can leave for their holiday destinations while others will have to leave on Christmas Day. Dorsey notes traffic may spread out over a two day period with a potential surge on Sunday as motorists return home. Police cars will operate with their engines on to remind the motoring public during the weekend.
Bob Hope and 70 performers arrived in Saigon for another Christmas tour to entertain American troops in combat zones. His group includes Les Brown's band and a large production crew. Hope, 63, injured his left ankle in Thailand but joked about sleeping on top of the bed to allay nerves after a Viet Cong attack last year.
Frederick planners forwarded a resolution to John B. Funk and local officials, asking the state to cover 175000 for tunneling sleeves under the planned roadway. If rejected, crossing costs could reach about 1400000 at county taxpayers’ expense. The plan lists 21 sewer and 17 water crossings to serve future Metro districts, with rock conditions potentially raising costs.
Among The Sick Mr. Marshall McCauley has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr. Walter Grimes is a patient at University of Maryland Hospital after suffering a heart attack. Mrs. May Ogle and Mrs. Irma Green were admitted to Frederick Nursing Center. Mrs. Ezra D. Hoffman is in Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment.
Christmas Week began December 19 at Graceham Moravian Church with the Chrismon service. A tall Chrismon tree was decorated with over 130 chrismons and 300 lights handmade by the congregation. The Lovefeast, a 238 year ceremony, will be observed Christmas Eve.
The note greets friends and tax clients with holiday wishes and a cheerful tone mentioning a new car and merry palette as light seasonal greetings. The brief appears as a social or personal message rather than a formal notice.
A long column of Christmas notices, memorials, and personal items. Names include Carroll Plunkard and many family entries, with dedications for Hoffman, Lerch, Smith, Markle, Stam baugh, May, Myers, Shaw, Firestone, Welty, Carty, McDermott, and others. Also appears are local business notices, public notices, and community holiday messages from Brunswick, Jefferson, and Frederick areas.
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