General handyman to suburban housewives a new jack of all trades
The column recalls the old pioneer jack of all trades and contrasts him with today’s peripatetic general handyman. It notes the new breed’s high cost and unreliability, and claims suburban housewives now perform many trades. The piece also mentions church group activities and class attendance.
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New York
Handy Man
America
Prosecution Ends Case in Hyattsville Kidnap Case
The government concludes its case against Melvin Davis Rees Jr in the Hyattsville kidnap murder trial. Defense argues no substantial evidence of intent to transport across state lines, noting the vital element of interstate transportation is missing. Bodies of Mildred Jackson and daughter Susan were found buried near Gambriils, Maryland, in March 1989.
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Baltimore
Melvin Davis Rees Jr. Gesday
Hyattsville
U.S
Robert E. Cahill
Gambriils
Jefferson Ash Services Highlight Local Church Events
Jefferson area notices outline evening services at United Church of Christ with Rev Brice Gabberi preaching and host pastor Rev Willard L Stevens. World Day of Prayer at St Church Friday with lunch. Scout award for Greg Cox at United Church of Christ. United Lutheran Church Women sponsor congregational mission at St Pauls on Sunday March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Thomas James
Jefferson—Ash
United Church of Christ
Brice Gabberi
Methodist Church
Willard L. Stevens
St. Church
Grege Cox
Eugene Cox
Febru Congregational Missionry
United Lutheran Church Women of
Shookstown 4H Club Holds January Meeting at Home
The Shookstown 4H Club met at Sherry Delauder’s home with president Sharon McKenzie presiding. Ten members and one visitor, Charles Gladhill, attended. topics included flowers for Montevue, indoor gardening demonstrations, and refreshments by Sherry Delauder. The next meeting is set for Roslyn Gross’s home.
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Shookstown
Sherry Delauder
Sharon McKenzie
Charles Gladhill
Shirley
Montevue
Ars
I Gross
Sherry Dessuder
Roslyn Gross
Births Reported in Frederick Area February 1961
Birth notices from Frederick area list multiple families welcoming new children. Names include Sharon Diane Baker, Tony Wayne Lowery, Terri Lee Wilhide, Theresa Michelle Duvail, Melody Ann McLain, Zellene Garnette Ambush, Lesa Marie Hamilton, Nevin Hawkins Hildebrand, with parents and hometowns such as Sykesville, Point of Rocks, Frederick, Walkersville, Libertytown, and Woodsboro. Proclamations and local notices appear alongside birth announcements.
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Frederick Memorial
Lane Baker
4Th Central Avenue
Sykesville
Sharon Diane
Herbert T. Lowery
Point of Rocks
Tony Wayne
Lowery
Phyllis Crouse
Frederick
Mirs
Ernest C. Wilhide Jr
West Patrick Street
Terri Lee
Merhie Duvail
Walkersville
Theresa Michelle
Jimmy McLain
Libertytown
Melody Ann
William A. Ambush
Carrollton Drive
Zellene Garnette
Linden L. Hamilton
Monroe Avenue
Lesa
Marie
Demolition Bid Aimed at Old Post Office Building Brunswick
Local notices announce proposals to demolish the Howard Marvin Jones property known as the old Post Office Building in Brunswick Maryland. Interested parties are asked to submit two letters with propositions. Weil Brothers reserves plumbing and beating fixtures. site clearance by May 1 1961. correspondence to Mr Howard Hetn Weil Brothers Inc 38 Hamilton Ave Frederick MD.
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Howard Marvin Jones
Brunswick
Weil Brothers
Ioee Pee
Howard Hetn
Kick County
Adaryland
Board of Education
Frederick County
East Church Street
Frederick
Maryland
Therchitects
Paul H. Kea
David Shaward Associates
Baltimore Avenue
Hyautxville
Board OF Education OF
James A. Sensenbaugh
Parson's Closing Out and Home Goods Sale
Used heating and plumbing items including space furnaces oil burners blower fans and water heaters offered as in good working order. Also fashion and dress bargains half price to clear stock at Market Street stores plus TV and radio service by Eddie Nikirk II and tax preparation by Lowell E White with private evening appointments in Frederick Maryland.
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Weil Brothers, Inc
Frederick, Md
Phone
Lowell E. White
Carrollton Drive
Frederick
Maryland
Davenport
Fries
Martinsburs
WI. Va
Hammond
Allen
Baldwin
Conn
Convair
Lowery
Magnus
Minshall
Thomas
Organiron
Shockey Furniture Co
Hagerstown
Chihuahua
Sharon Stautier
Walkersville
Walter Hahn
Calf Union Bridge
Monument
Routzahn & Sons
E. Patrick St. Tettt
Stayman Winesap
Rome
Virginia Mills Fruit Farm
Fairfield
Pennsylvania
A. W. Geigleye
T Rooms
Rockville
East Middle Lane
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New Holland, PA
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Wilkins Coffee
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Eyler Stables
Thurmont
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Mary Oden Tracey
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Rev. Ashbury
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Sadie Svetelmyer
Clark Stller
Bowers Lumber
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Motter Avenue
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Florence Middaugh
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Weston Farms
Knoxville
Western Auto
N. Market Street
James Campbell
Campbell
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Fifth Streets
Independent Hall
West Church Street
Parson’s
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Chapel Alley
East 4Th St Frederick
Philco
Elec
G & R Merchandise Mart
W. Patrick St
Lindsay
Russell H
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Silvertones
Forth Market St
Eddie
Eddie Nikirk II
Matter Place
Fieri Facias
Steve Krissings
Tasia Krissings
Ren-Wel Enterprises. Inc
Ren-Wel Enterprises, Inc
Victory Liquor Store
Harold J. Caswell
Margie Renn
Charles Selvester Tyeryar
t/a
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Harweed, Inc
Gloria Faye Tyeryar
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Ford Motor T
William W. Wenner
Lankrustcy
NISI
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Eavity
Danvery
C. A. Lawrence Downey
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Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank of Frederick, & Body Corporate
Ellis CC. Wachter
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
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Virginia
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East Patrick ST
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Tremont
J. Austin Younkinis
Cn Fairview Avenue
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Chevrolet
Woodshare
Woodsboro
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feGee
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P.O
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Skyline
William Howard Jr
Harmimaker Brothers, Inc
Thur‘mont
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Skvine
Asith Motwal Fund
Harry F. Vollmer
Waddell & Reed, Inc
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Marylaradt
Sad North
Rhode Island Ave
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Fredence
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Schroth's Nursery
Rt. 2
Culmer, Pa
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Kemptown
Carl W. Kemsinger
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Agalmostold
Seventh St
Military Road
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