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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1966
Page
5
A batch of obituaries and notices from Maryland area communities reports the deaths of Edgar B. Martin 68 of Walfsville Harold Straker 60 near Gaithersburg Roland E. Babylon 61 of Taylorsville Cora Elizabeth Gross 78 of Burkittsville Helen F Brake 59 of Rockledge Maryland and Elizabeth M OToole 54 of Frederick plus funeral details and survivor lists across Carroll Frederick and Washington counties.
The notice lists surviving relatives for Thomas F. O'Toole Jr Anthony O'Toole and Timothy O'Toole with siblings and in laws. Requiem services planned at St John s Church Middlefield Ohio with prayers and rosary at Salomone Funeral Home. Burial in Middlefield Cemetery. Charles W Brunner 60 died in Frederick Memorial Hospital from a brief illness. Survived by wife Mabel Poole Brunner two sons Charles W Brunner and James W Brunner and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Barton Funeral Home Walkersville with burial in Mt Olivet Cemetery Frederick.
A 26 year old Ijamsville man Meredith LeRoy Thompson was found dead in his car on Route 355 near Frederick. Alcohol and carbon monoxide were contributing factors per autopsy at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Thompson, husband of Barbara Nichols Thompson, also leaves a son and siblings. Funeral services set for Saturday at Hyattstown Methodist Cemetery conducted by Rev. Harry S. Myerly.
The plan links Carroll Creek Ballenger Creek systems by gravity sewers with a pumping station at Carroll Rock Creeks to push sewage over the divide to Ballenger’s interceptor. Early development may use existing lines to the city plant while a temporary King Branch plant serves King Farm, then a Carroll Creek pump station and force main connect the systems.
Frederick Civil Air Patrol cadets Darence Grabill and Ronald Spangler received the General Billy Mitchell Award for proficiency. Grabill, 15, the squadron’s youngest honoree, joined CAP in 1963 and has held multiple cadet leadership roles. Spangler, 18, joined in 1963 and has served as Squad Leader, First Sergeant, Flight Leader, and Assistant Cadet Commander. Both attended summer encampments at Dow AFB and Langley AFB respectively and completed CAP Phases I and II focusing on aerospace education and leadership with extensive examinations and fitness standards.
The state police approved multiple Frederick area shops as qualified inspection stations including Farmer's Co-Op Watkins Burdette Roney Motor Company Neal's Garage Kehnes City Service Station Lescal leet and others. Specifications require a qualified mechanic 18 plus with 12 months repair experience on duty, valid license, ability to perform tests and test drive, fill out forms, public access, a roofed facility with testing area and required tools. A state trooper inspects and certifies the station once all requirements are met.
Personal notice reports Mrs. Tilda Shank of Wisner Street will celebrate her birthday on Friday with Mr and Mrs Guy Garver mentioned as part of the event.
Frederick Gas Co. Inc honors Raymond C. Brehaut who retires as of December 31 at a dinner in Hotel Frederick attended by about 85 people. Guests included Donald Bittinger of Washington Gas Light Co. and executives Richard Bussard Otis Ritenour Rodney Remy. Brehaut received a camera, a scroll signed by employees, and a director’s resolution.
A new storm hit northwestern California causing 1000 evacuees, road closures, and collapsed roofs. Three hikers are missing on Mt. Shasta amid its heaviest snow in over two decades as the Smith River rises rapidly. Crescent City residents stay cautious as rivers recede.
The Frederick Red Cross Bloodmobile visited Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Wednesday and collected 151 pints of blood. A long list of donors followed, including Alan M. Miller, Catherine L. Sirk, James H. Hamilton, John F. Kennedy Jr., and many others.
In Murcia Spain four children from the Martinez del Aguila family died within a month with the eight surviving siblings hospitalized for exams. The losses began December 4 with 9 month old Maria and continued as Mariano aged 2 died December 9 Fuen santa aged 4 died five days later and Andres aged 5 died Tuesday. The family was briefly sent home for Christmas after the first three deaths as doctors found no disease.
Funeral services for James Edward Cummings 75 year old mayor of Brunswick were held at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Fr A D Salmon and Rev Ralph Miller officiated with 20 honorary pallbearers and regular pallbearers named. Interment followed at St Mark's Cemetery Petersville.
Francis Scott Key Post 11 American Legion reported 7000 toys were given to 815 children and 190 families in Frederick for Christmas. The effort used profits from a baseball game and involved 200 volunteers over several months, with 920 dollars spent on new toys and many repaired in the Legion workshop.
Among the sick Mr Albert Main Clifton Road underwent surgery Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr James M White of Buckeystown admitted Wednesday to Frederick Memorial Hospital. His condition satisfactory. Mr Paul D Simpson returned home in Brooklawn Frederick after surgery at Frederick Memorial. Chief of Police Major Charles V Main entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday to undergo minor surgery. Det Lt Ellis G Carty in good condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery weeks ago. Mrs Flora Zimmerman patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital condition improved. Miss Ann Angleberger daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Angleberger Walkersville entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday to undergo surgery. Her condition satisfactory. THURMONT PROPERTY SOLD A private residence sold in the Courthouse this morning for 13100. George M Late of Thurmont purchased the two story frame home and two car garage in a public sale conducted by auctioneer Emmett R Bowlus in courthouse hall. Attorney Charles A Price offered the property for sale for mortgage holder Guy T Frushhour.
In loving memory notices honor Alice Virginia Blackston wife and mother who died January 6 1969 and Edward L Young who departed this life on a day in 1963. The family cherishes memory and love while words offer comfort and enduring grief.
Jane G Hurley administratrix announces letters of administration issued by the Orphans Court of Frederick County Maryland for the estate of Russell Stephen Grams deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers authenticated by June 26 1966 or be barred. Debts should be paid promptly. True copy on December 23 1965.
First military tank produced for the Indian army by the Avadi heavy vehicles factory in Madras. The milestone marks India’s initial domestic tank manufacture for the armed forces.
Local notices list auctions at 238 West St in Brunswick with a 1966 sale. farm sale cancellation. multiple shop and service ads including furniture, tax service, hardware, and beauty services. Names include Norman Fogle family and Constance Mercer. locations Maryland towns like Walkersville and Frederick. contact numbers and sale dates in January and March 1966.
Annapolis AP reports Governor Tawes announces expansion of the community shelter program after being told there are spaces for 2,000,000 Marylanders in shelters. The plan increases capacity and broadens access to state shelters.
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