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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1965

Page

5

Deaths MRS MAMIE CONDON AND OTIS BURDETTE

Mrs Mamie Condon 87 of Bushey Road RFD 2 Sykesville died Tuesday at Golden Age Guest Home near Winfield Born in Carroll County daughter of the late Nicholas and Annie R Jenkins widow of Walter son She leaves a daughter Mrs De Fox of Sykesville a grandchild and a great grand child Friends may call at Waltz Funeral Home on Liberty Road in Winfield today 7 to 9 p m and Thursday 7 to 9 p m Services will be Friday 10 20 p m at the funeral home Rev Harry Ledgard Ebenezer Methodist Church officiating Burial Ebenezer Cemetery Otis Burdette 63 of Dickerson died Tuesday at Wheaton Nursing Home in Silver Spring He was a son of the late George and Annie Burdette He leaves a sister Mrs Julia Mentzer of Frederick and three brothers Grover Thomas and William Burdette all of Dickerson Friends may call at Hilton Funeral Home in Barnesville today 2 4 and 7 9 p m and on Thursday at 2 p m with burial in Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville

Mamie Condon Bushey Road Rfd Sykesville Winfield Carroll County Nicholas Annie R. Jenkins Walterson de Fox Liberty Road Harry Ledgard Ebenezer Methodist Church Ebenezer Cemetery Otis Burdette Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville

Funeral Notices for Barber Butcher Forney Hamilton Showe

Funeral services were held yesterday for Raymond A Barber of Gamber Grover C Butcher of Clagettsville Walter S Forney and Maynard B Hamilton Sr at local mortuaries with multiple bearers. Burial followed at Mount Pleasant Montgomery Bennet Mount Olivet and a Fraternal Order of Eagles graveside rite observed.

Maynard B, Hamilton SR Maynard] Biser Hamilton Sr M. R. Etchison and Son Robert Grumbine St. Timothy Episcopal Church Bernard C. Baer Earle M. Luhn Frank Mansfield Joseph M. Baer John M. Mulcahey Jr Ralph H. L. Potts Order of Eagles Joseph A. Baer Howard M. Albaugh Mount Olivet Cemetery

Thief Steals Hubcaps and Smashes Windshield

State Police search for a suspect who stole four hubcaps from a car on Weddle Road near Woodsboro last night and then smashed the windshield. The vehicle owner is Edgar Heflin. No suspects have been found.

Weddle Road Woodsboro Edgar Heflin

Ten Die In Bus Crash In Mexican Ravine

AP reports ten passengers were killed and 33 injured when a bus from Mexico City to Villahermonia skidded off a road and fell into a 1000 foot ravine. Cause unavailable. All passengers believed Mexican.

Orizaba Mexico Mexico City Villahermonia Fonrasrp

Strike Threatens War Goods

Washington AP reports the government pressed to end a 29 day AFL-CIO machinists strike at Olin Mathieson Chemical in East Alton Illinois. The plant supplies gunpowder for rifles and machine guns and 20mm shells used in Vietnam. Pentagon warns refusal jeopardizes Army ammunition supply. White House hinted at court action under Taft Hartley Act. Negotiations resumed after hours of reappraisal with mediator Simkin present. secretary Resor stressed urgent production restart.

Washington Pentagon U.S Viet Nam William E. Simkin Afl-Cio Olin Mathieson Chemical Co East Alton Simkin White House Johnson Labor W. Willard Wirtz Stanley R. Resor Illinois Olin Mathieson Army Wirtz

Draft Boards Induct 18 Local Men

Eighteen of forty five county men slated for service left for duty just before Christmas while twenty seven joined regular service beforehand. Inductees included Gerald and James Hess twin brothers from West Patchett Street, Jesse Shank from West South Street, Frank Norris from Middle town, with others from Frederick, Union Bridge, Thurmont, Smithsburg, Mt. Airy, Rocky Ridge, Graceham and Winchester.

Armed Services Helen Plunkard Draft Board Hilda LosCalzo Draft Board 45 Gerald R. and James A. Hess West Pat Tick Street Jesse E. Shank West South Street Frank W. Norris RFD Middletown Bernard C. Lenhart Kim K. Weedy Frederick Albert L. Toms Austin R. Cramer Jr Charles R. Stambaugh Union Bridge Dennis L. Stitely Strafford H Strafford H. Sawyer III, Larry R. Smith and Paul R. Brown Thurmont Smithsburg Harry A. Condon Mt. Airy William L. Dinterman Rocky Ridge Larry T. Eyler Graceham Robert L. Anthony Winchester Unionville

Ninety Attend Leader Class at Calvary Methodist Church

The Leader's Bible Class met Sunday at Calvary Methodist Church with president Charles L. Myers presiding. Millard Crum Sr led singing, Thelma Mantz on piano, and Nelson Bohn Jr. gave the opening prayer. 90 people attended including five visitors. Next week four officers will be installed.

Calvary Methodist Church Charles L. Myers Millard Crum Sr Thelma Mantz Nelson Bohn Jr Harold Strine John Zufall Charles A. Dixon Jr Mathew Staley

H and F Railroad Terminal Building at 200 East Patrick Street

The building erected after the turn of the century served as the Hagerstown and Frederick Railroad terminal for freight and passengers. The front first floor housed the ticket office while trolley cars entered via Patrick Street. The rear was a freight terminal later expanded to a two story office used by Blue Ridge Lines before its sale to Greyhound in 1955.

Blue Ridge Lines Balltimore Washington Potomac Edison Greyhound

Russian Basic Policy To Remain Unchanged In 1966

Moscow based Tass analyst A Savetov says the Soviet Union will keep its basic policy of peaceful coexistence with the West in 1966. He notes U S relations will stay frosty due to the Vietnam War while insisting no change in the overarching policy.

Moscow Tass Soviet Union West A. Savetov United States Viet Nam North

Beatles Dropped From No 1 Rating In 1965 Tops of the Pops

London AP reports the Beatles fall to third place in the 1965 Tops of the Pops chart after 15 weeks at No 1. The Rolling Stones edge ahead on points, with the Seekers finishing second. Chart table compiled by the New Musical Express.

London Rolling Stones Seekers Express

Prime Minister in Isle Vacation

Striking workers at Bechtel India Ltd plant near Atarpur 60 miles from Bombay stoned and injured four Americans and 12 Canadians as they attacked construction equipment, windows, a first aid center and canteen. About 5,000 workers have been on strike since December 9 over wages.

Bombay India Bechtel India Ltd Atarpur

First gaslight in the White House turned on in 1948

A historic milestone marks the White House lighting when the first gaslight was switched on December 25, 1948, occurring during the presidency of James K. Polk era context.

Polk

Viet Nam tour for Lt. Donald S. Brown Jr. announced

First Lt. Donald S. Brown Jr. of Point of Rocks began a one year tour of duty in Nha Trang Viet Nam. A Frederick High School and University of Maryland graduate, he received his Air Force commission in November 1963. His wife Linda Smith, daughter of George S. and Mrs. Smith, lives at home. Brown has served as a transportation officer at Suffolk County AFB Long Island, Sheppard AFB and Lackland AFB Texas.

Viet Nam Donald S. Brown Jr Donald S. Brown Point of Rocks Nha Trang South Viet Nam Brown Frederick High School University of Maryland US Air Force Linda Smith George S. Smith East Second Street Suffolk County Air Force Base Long Island Sheppard Air Force Base Lackland Air Force Base Texas

River Crossing Enacted Saturday

Eighteen men in Colonial uniforms crossed the Delaware by boat on Saturday to mark the 189th anniversary of George Washingtons crossing. The 13th reenactment reenacts the Revolutionary War action that surprised the Hessians at Trenton, New Jersey.

Washington Crossing Delaware River George Washington Trenton

Lynda Johnson Visits Ski Resort in Utah

Lynda Bird Johnson visited Park City Utah a mining town turned ski resort with Secret Service and a 25 year old medical student in tow. She observed skiing on a beginner slope where Brent Eastman demonstrated a few moves. She stayed with Eastman’s Wyoming hosts in Evanston sixty five miles away.

Park City Utah Lynda Bird Johnson Secret Service Brent Eastman Warrie Lynn Smith Eastman Evanston Wyo University of California Medical School Snake River Miss Johnson

Repairmen Stoned By Striking Indians

PENZANCE England AP Prime Minister Harold Wilson traveled to the Scilly Isles for a brief vacation with his wife and son Giles. He said he planned to play golf walk and read during the trip.

Penzance England Harold Wilson Scilly Isles Wilson Giles

Mrs Mildred Tobery Admitted For Observation

Mrs Mildred Tobery of Madison Street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Tuesday for observation and treatment.

Mildred Tobery Madison Street Frederick Memorial Hospital

Fanfani firm on his resignation

Rome AP Amintore Fanfani rejected Premier Aldo Moro’s request to withdraw his resignation as foreign minister. He defended his move, denied involvement in his wife’s party incident, and said his report to the U.S. on La Pira’s Hanoi visit should stand. He asked that resignation take effect Jan 6 after his appearance before the Chamber of Deputies commission.

Rome Amintore Fanfani Aldo Moro Fanfani Giorgio la Pira la Pira Florence Moro U.S Dean Rusk Rusk Ho Chi Minh North Viet Nam North Viet Nam Italy Hanoi Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs Commission Christian Democratic Party Foreign Ministry U.N. Assembly

Magazine suspended for criticising government in Formosa

In Taipei the Nationalist Chinese authorities suspended Wen Hsing Apollo for one year. Officials said the independent monthly had shifted from literary focus to political critique, criticizing the government and prompting the action.

Taipei Formosa Wen Hsing Apollo Interior Ministry

Court News Marriage Licenses and Transfers in County

Marriage licenses issued for Leesburg Middletown Frederick Harpers Ferry Millvale Raleigh Emmitsburg and more. Numerous property transfers include Gagnon Construction to J Lea M Gagnon and wife and many others in Frederick County. Equity suits include Phyllis King versus James E King Jr for absolute divorce and Edward Poole versus Patricia Poole.

George William Shefler Ciantha V. Wiles Middletown Glenn E. Rice Janet G.deener Frederick David L. Dignazio Millvale W. Va Linda FE. Poswell Harpers Ferry Harvey Gannell Propes Wilson J. Dickson Ransom William J. Ott Jr Judith Ann Topper Emmitsburg Robert Lee Hanes I. Mary Staley Gagnon Construction Company, Inc J. Lea M. Gagnon Ernest W. Ausherman Robert L. Stookey Richard E. Zimmerman W. J. Driver Douglas A. Crockett Raymond E. Roop Phyllis King James E. King Jr Edward W. Poole Patricia R. Poole

Innovation Speeds Tax Refunds for Middle Atlantic

Philadelphia AP reports IRS directs returns to the Service Center at 11601 Roosevelt Blvd for faster processing. The change affects 10.5 million residents in PA NJ MD DE VA and DC with files expected to reach 11 million. Returns will be checked against the National Computer Center master files in Martinsburg WV.

Philadelphia Internal Revenue Service IRS Roosevelt Blvd Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware Virginia District of Columbia Middle Atlantic National Computer Center Martinsburg W. Va

Safe New Year's Urged On Highways

New York AP report says police state officials newspapers and private groups urged motorists to drive safely during the New Year holiday in a broad campaign to deter accidents and promote caution on highways.

New York

Indian General New UN Commander in Middle East

Indian Maj. Gen. Indarjit Rikhye named by UN Secretary General U Thant to lead the United Nations Emergency Force in the Middle East. The force, headquartered in Gaza, monitors the armistice line between the United Arab Republic and Israel and guards approaches to the Gulf of Aqaba, succeeding Brazilian Maj. Gen. Suceno Sarmento.

United Nations, N.Y Indarjit Rikhye United Nations Middle East U Thant Rikhye Suseno Sarmento Gaza United Arab Republic Israel Gulf of Aqaba

Notice Order Wisi On Audit No 20840 Equity

In the Frederick County Circuit Court sitting in equity a notice orders action on the Auditor report filed December 71st 1965 in the matter of Robert L Shipley alleged to be under disability Joseph T Griffin committee The court will proceed January 6 1966 to ratify and confirm the Auditor report unless cause to the contrary is shown before that day A copy of this order to be published in a Frederick County newspaper at least seven days prior Dated December 7 1965 Ellis C Wachter Clerk Frederick County Court solicitor names included The Copy Test: Ellis C Wachter Clerk of the Circuit Court Dee 22

WISI Circuit Court Frederick County Robert L. Shipley Joseph T. Griffin Ellis C Wachter Alton Y. Bennett Stanley Y. Bennett Frederick Anaryl Ellis C. Wachter Dee

Driver Charged After Md. 355 Collision

A %-year-old county motorist, McKinley L. Holcomb of RFD 4 Frederick, was charged with failure to drive to the right of center after a 1963 car crossed Md. 355, left the road, and struck a utility pole two miles south of Frederick around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday. Trooper Allen E. Swope filed the charge. The incident occurred as Holcomb was traveling south on Md. 355. The second item notes that shrimping is the most valuable seafood industry in the United States.

MD. 355 Allen E. Swope McKinley L. Holcomb RFD 4 Frederick Swope Holcomb

Card Of Thanks For Prayers And Visits

I wish to thank all of my friends, neighbors and relatives for their prayers, cards, flowers and fruit. Also to the organization for their flowers and fruit and to Rev. Cooper for his visits and prayers during my stay in the Frederick Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital. William E. Burall

Rev. Cooper Frederick Memorial Hospital Johns Hopkins Hospital William E. Burall

Public Auction Notices and Election Meeting Details

Public sale of complete house hold furnishings and rooms for Ray Riser at 523 West B St Brunswick on Friday January 7 1966 at 1 PM. Dairy herd farm equipment and household items auction February 15 1966 9 PM along Rt 40A Clifton. United Steam Fire Engine Co No 3 annual meeting January 3 1966 at 7 PM engine house election polls open 6 PM banquet 7 PM. Secretary urges attendance.

West “B” St Brunswick Ray R. Riser William W. Wenner Emmett R. Bowlus Buck Alexander Clif W. Frederick United No. 3 United Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3 Stanley Y. Bennett Mi. E. Frederick Gas House Pike Chas. L Allene T. Mullen Glenn & James Trout Auds Merkle N. Wachter

Vindobona at Braddock Heights Offers Pleasant Care

The facility promotes a calm atmosphere and personal patient care in a clean air environment at Braddock Heights. It lists accommodations for the chronically ill and those needing rest or permanent housing. Phone 371-7160. The Medical Arts Pharmacy will close from 5 PM December 31 to January 3.

Braddock Heights

New Year's Eve Party Dance And Buffet Event

Old listings mix with party ads from Frederick Maryland 1966. Dewey And The Drifters perform with hats noise makers and balloons at The Idle Hour on North Market, with reservations and tickets at four dollars for couples two fifty per person. Also notes holiday hours at local stores and various notices about auctions and community activities.

Dewey and the Drifters North Market Frederick

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Mrs Raymond A. Barber Gamber Waltz William C. Harpold Deerpark Methodist Church J Ih Stern Howard Smith Ralph Miller Marshall Long John Nicholes Sr John Nicholes Jr Mount Pleasant Grover C. Butcher Clagettsville Olin L. Molesworth Damascus Bruce Gabbert Montgomery Methodist Church Albert Warfield Vernie Moxley Raymond Moxley Malloy Moxley Robert Hilton Dewey Brown Montgomery Bennet Cemetery Clagettsle Walter S. Forney Paul L. Althouse Evangelical United Church of Christ Thomas Williams George S. Rodock J. Earl Gilbert G. Ernest Lipps Edwin Brockey Sr Carroll Kehne Harvey R. Showe Harvey Rene Showe Haskel Salmon Church of God Louis H. Boyer Howard M. Murphy Emmett Angleberger Joseph Crum Reed Tyergar Frank Bush George B. Delaplaine Sr Great Southern Printing and Mfg. Co Frederick Post the News Potomac Edison Co J. Rolfe Castleman East Patrick Street William H. MacMullen George B. Delaplaine Jr News-Post Isle Gov Court News Freddie Mullins and Bertie van Wright Leesburg Second Street The Paul R. Kolb R. D. Bemp & Sons Jefferson Paul W. Mahoney Emmett R. Bewlus H. M. Alexander Vindobona Offers Medical Arts Pharmacy Professional Arts Pharmacy Woodsboro Savings Bank George W. Smith Woodrow W. Miller Yellow Springs Mountaindale Southern States Woodsboro Coop Henry’s N. Market St Rice Southern States Valley Coop Mary Carter North Market Street S&h Frederick City Esso Patrick & Bentz Boy Scouts of America Post Field House Ft. Derrick Contance H. Mercer Frederick Beauty Academy Balto Edward Burke Stayman York Quynn Orchards Reel’s Mill Rd York & Rome Catoctin MT. Orchard Rt. 15 Sat Pryor Road Routzahn South Market St Ecker North Market St MOSER R&k Tree Service Frederick & Vicinity Linb. & Prop Woodrow Bill) Anderson Frederick Junk Company Chapel Alley E. 4Th St Dial MO Nelson Tucker
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