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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1969

Page

9

Deaths of Harvey W Burdette in Montgomery County

Harvey W Burdette 81 of Woodfield died Monday at Montgomery Valley Nursing Home Rockville He was born in Montgomery County son of the late Richard and Laura Burdette He was husband of Millie M Burdette and a retired farmer He belonged to Wesley Grove United Methodist Church Woodfield Surviving are two daughters Mrs Laura Siver Woodfield and Mrs Mildred Bradsher Falls Church Va one son Wilford Burdette three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren Friends may call at Molesworth Funeral Home Damascus today 7 to 9 pm Funeral at the home Wednesday 2 pm Rev Ralph Posey officiating Burial Wesley Grove Cemetery

Harvey W. Burdett Harvey W. Burdette Woodfield Motomac Valley Nursty Rockville Montgomery County Hiehard Laura Watchhis Murdette Millie M. Wurdette Wesley Grove United Methodist Church Alea Laura Suiever Miledred Bradsher Falls Church Wilfard Fy Burdette Atx

Obituary: Joan Edgar Spriggs of Monvor Via

John Edgar Spriggs 80 of Monvor Via died Monday at home. Husband of the late Frances Chase Spriggs he was a son of Benjamin and Lydia Spriggs of Prince Georges County and a member of Fountain United Methodist Church. Survived by daughter Martha Hoy Mount Airy son Joseph Walter Spriggs Monrovia nine grandchildren six great grandchildren. Friends may call Hicks Funeral Home Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Ebenezer United Methodist Church Centerville with interment in Centerville church cemetery.

Joan Edgar Spriggs John Edgar Spriggs Monvorvia Route L Frances Chase Spriggs Kue Benjamin Lidia Jarricks Spriggs Prince Georges County Fountain Mins Hicks Funeral Ebeneeezer United Methodist Church Centerville Church Cemetery

Obituary notices for Leanora Bopst James L Jason and John Swecker

Leanora Simpson Bopst 85 dies after hospital visit in Frederick. Survived by daughter and grandson Elmer Nikirk Jr. Funeral set at Robert E. Dailey and Son with Mt. Olivet burial. James L. Jason 32 of Baltimore dies at home. survived by four children in New York City and several relatives. Services at Fairview United Methodist Church with burial at church cemetery. John G Swecker of Rockville, died at Montgomery General Hospital. survived by wife Maggie and eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be held at Francis J Harbor Laytonsville with interment in Liberty Baptist Cemetery.

Leanora Simpson Bopst Elmer &. Nikirk Sr RFD 1 Thurmont Frederick Memorial Hospital Frederick John A Mary Catherine Pampell Simpson Elmer Kk, Nikirk Jr Silver Spring Robert E. Dailey and Son N. Market St Mt. Olivet Cemetery James L. Jason Edgecombe Circle Baltfdmore Carroll County Sophia Myers Jason Edward L. Jason James J. Jason Jr Gregory Jason Jennie Jason Robinette Jason New York City Della Cook Winfield Mabel Gundy Henryton Lillian Nelson Johnsville Estella. Anderson Baltimore Dorothy Sappington Wilbur Jason Walter Jason Fred Jason Catonsville Edward Jason Jr Waltz Liberty Road Fairview United Methodist Church Theodore Sembly Church Cemetery John G, Swecker John G. Swecker Rockville Laytonsville Montgomery General Hospital Maggie R. Swecker Charlotte S.ville Charles F., Odell Jay T Jimmy Swecker Louise Swecker Hockvile Edmond Ssecker W. Va Jay Swecker Michigan Francis Jl. Harbor Funeral Home Liberty Baptist Cemetery

Teen Center Dances Aim to Occupy Students

A local official urges reactivating teen centers in schools to keep youths engaged during the summer. He notes the centers are teen run and successful last season, inviting former committee members to help restart the program.

Atticiate

Funeral services for G Dewey Menchley in Middletown

Funeral services for G Dewey Menchley of Brownsville were held Monday at Gladhill funeral home in Middletown with Rev. Wade Hampton of St Luke's Episcopal Church officiating. Bearers included Howard Marker Austino Marker Franklin Nathagle and others. Burial followed at St Luke's Episcopal Cemetery in Brownsville.

Dewey Deachsley G. Dewey Menchley Brownsville Frederick Memorial Hospital Gladhll Middletown Wade Hampton St Luke's — Episcopal Church Howard Marker Austino Marker Franklin Nathagle Whim Shaft James Howe Fe Kenneth Rudy St. Luke's Episcopal Cemetery

Constitutional amendment proposals swirl in legislative session

Lawmakers debate extending sessions and setting salaries with a nine member board. Proposals seek lower voting ages, charter government rules for counties, stronger referendum thresholds, educational budget autonomy, civilian control of the militia, and voting rights for residents on federal reservations. Amendments require three fifths in both houses and a voter referendum at the next general election.

General Assembly

Job Fair Focuses on Frederick County Vocations

Continued from page one the event aimed to help students explore suitable vocations and learn about training, duties, rewards, and preparation. It seeks to inform guidance counselors and give local business and industry a chance to meet potential future employees while stressing early planning and a well rounded education.

Frederick County

Zoning Hearsay on Shopping Center Plan Postponed

The zoning commission postponed action on a large AR project tied to a super shopping center and a new Waverly School route. If the project fails land could be rezoned later. an exclusive session will review data this month. The plan includes a major outlet and a connected AR department.

Waverly School Sirkatawn Hom

Sewerage Debate in Mount Airy Over Plant Location

Mount Airy residents debated the proposed sewer plan at a public hearing. Landowner Frederick Stephens argued for relocating the treatment plant 200 yards closer to the Patapsco River to permit gravity flow and eliminate a pumping station, potentially aiding future development. Council members and Ferguson and Company engineers defended the chosen site, while HUD indicated possible federal loan support for the town’s bond plan. The council weighed building now under local terms or later under state terms before a 1970 deadline.

MT. Airy Frederick Stephens Conjuncion Patapsco Win Arch Patapsea Seware Stephens NIH Nethesda J. B. Ferguson and Company Hagerstown Ferguson Robert Lakin Ferguson and Company George Greer Delaine l Hobbs Greer Hobbs Lakin Housing and Urban Development Department HUD McLean Bingley MD. State Health Department Uie State

Moon Mud Warning Issued by Health Official

A Baltimore health official warns that a revived Moon Mud craze will trigger widespread quack cures. The misused moon mission talk claims an American spaceship orbit will spark new health fads and scams, drawing comment from national health groups and officials.

Haltimore Moon National Health Organization Jerry Walsh Specia Services Arthelus Pome Aation President Commission On Hits

Hiutton Chosen For State Legislative Committee

Fredericks County Commissioner Hulton was selected for the Maryland Association of Counties Legislative Committee at the annual meeting in Baltimore. Ray Redden was elected president of the Maryland Association of Counties with Dale Anderson as first vice president. The two day session in Baltimore also saw other officers and directors chosen and a proposal for a constitutional amendment on charter government endorsed by the group.

Wallace FB Hulton Fredericks Maryland Association of Counties Remember Haltimore Dale Anderson Hattimore Ray Fy Iedden Worcester County Te Maryland Association of Counties Redden Revan Crossley Board of County Commissioners Washinton County Balthnore County Maccutive Clayton Mitchell, Jr Board of County Commissioners of Kent County John A. Cade Anne Arundel County Charles 5. Miller Howard County Richmond M. Kee Garrett Burton Ie County Group

Frederick Chamber committee lays groundwork for action plan

Eighteen members from businesses and professionals, led by Carlton Molesworth, form a Frederick Chamber subcommittee to identify and prioritize community problems. Meetings set for monthly and then as needed to organize subcommittees, with action to be presented to the Chamber Board for approval.

Hater Trederick County J. Sherman Mason Federal Stone Corp Charles M. Trubac State Farm Insurance Companies Charles A. Schroer Eastaleo Aluminum Coy Eastaleo Aluminum Coy; Lt. Col. Elwood A. Lloyd Fort Detrick W. E. Gladstone Thompson DDS William O. Lee Jr West Frederick Junior High LeRoy O. Thompson Sr Thompson's Shoe Repair Don Sullivan Carl V. Weakley C,4& P Telephone Company Carlton Molesworth Key Chevrolet Cadillac Sales Warren G. Dorsey Chester Pelc Molesworth Winchester Hall Mason Frederick Alliance of Businessmen FAB Chamber Board of Directors Chamber Human Relations Council Dr. Thompson Community Action Committee CAC Frederick NAACH Dialogue Task Force M. E. Friedman

Promoted Soldier Kenneth Hall Details

Kenneth F E Hall age 19, son of Neal and (unnamed) Hall, from Predrich, was promoted to Army specialists on December 4 near Cu Chi, Vietnam, serving with the 24th Infantry Division. He is described as a welder. The item includes stray quotes about oceanography and atomic bombs.

Kenneth Fe, Hall Neal Stevenson Hall Jr W. South St Predrich Cu Chi Vietnam 24Th Infantrys Kennedy

British Train Robber Reynolds Freed 25-Year Sentence

Bruce Reynolds, linked to Britain's 1963 Great Train Robbery, was sentenced in Aylesbury to 25 years after pleading guilty to the theft of 120 mail bags. Detectives traced him from France to Mexico. only about $1 million of the loot has been recovered.

Aylesbury Ireland Bruce Reynolds Britain Scotland Yard France Mexico Reynolds Tommy Butler Flying Squad Butler

Check Thieves Abandon Loot Near Boston Bank

Robbers stole about 7 million dollars in checks from National Shawmut Bank and dumped them by a highway in Revere near Boston. Police say the checks were negotiable but a bank spokesman disputes this. Detectives recovered three crates of checks after an anonymous tip, with the robbery likely occurring around 430 am Monday.

Boston National Shawmut Bank Revere Nevere Police Department Mike Casell Brevere Police Casoli Casoli Anid Ark

Two Building Permits Issued This Month

The office of the Frederick City Engineer issued two building permits this month. Royce Pawson of 523 Mary Street received a permit to enclose a carport with an estimated cost of 200 dollars. Corning Pipe Roy Company approved a permit for Ausherman Construction to add a 1 by 57 foot addition to a building at Way for 18 thousand dollars.

Chiy Prgineer Frederick Tasved Royce Pawson Mary Strett Corning Pbre Roy Company Ausherman Construction Compras

Why Sirhan Shot RFK Remains Legal Question In Trial

Los Angeles report outlines defense emphasis on why Sirhan Sirhan killed Senator Robert F Kennedy. Grant J Cooper contends jurors must assess Intent to determine if the act and motive meet first degree murder standards. The defense cites diminished responsibility as a possible legal defense.

Los Angeles Cain Roth Robert F. Kennedy Grant J. Cooper Robert P. Keenenedy Kennedy California Mary Cooper

New Trial Ordered In Malpractice Suit

A two judge circuit court panel in Easton Maryland overturned a 276000 dollar verdict against two Montgomery County doctors and ordered a new trial in a malpractice case. The court ruled the punitive damages of 275000 dollars were grossly excessive compared to 1000 dollars in compensatory damages for the estate of Vera Ashley.

Rae Uio

Aussie Bush Fire Toll Reaches Seventeen

Melbourne Australia AP reports the Victoria bush fires killed 17 people including a 9 year old boy who died from burns while escaping on Jan 8. The disaster destroyed 880 square miles of land and damaged 227 houses, 10 halls, 7 churches, 4 schools, and livestock including 120,000 sheep cattle and horses plus 5 railway bridges. Lara was the worst hit town with 11 deaths and 47 houses lost.

Melbourne Australia Victoria Geelong Lara

Birth of Pamela Ann Baker in Virginia details

Mr. and Mrs. James Edgar Baker announce the birth of their daughter Pamela Ann on January 8 at Arlington Hospital Virginia. Mrs. Baker is Eleanor Ann King of Washington and Mr. Baker is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Baker of Liberty town. Edward Kefauver of 356 Park Ave. has returned home after major surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Edward Kefauver Park Ave Eastern Greyhound Frederick Memorial Hospital James Edgar Baker Pamela Ann Arlington Hospital Artington

Notices of Articles of Dissolution for Monocacy Broadcasting Company

Public notice from the state department records the dissolution articles for Monocacy Broadcasting Company filed December 9 1968 under Article 20 Section 77. The notice includes acknowledgments of thanks from local individuals and mentions related services and business ads.

State Department OF Assessments and ‘Taxation Anticles Monocacy Broadcasting Company Albert W. Ward

Independent Nomination Meeting at Thurmont

Notice lists a nomination meeting for officers in Thurmont Maryland on January 16 1909 at 7 30 PM with refreshments and secretary Ho Rinehart. The page also includes assorted local notices on auctions furniture sales and various classified items plus a 820 reward for information about theft from a Frederick junk company.

Ho, Rinehart

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Mrs Leanora Bopst Teen Center Grace B Grace Burlington Snedaker Assembly of God Church Point of Rocks A. J. Barrett Bethel Assembly of God Church Offieciated Howard Lam Ralph Lamm Kenneth Lamm Harry Peamroy Hubert Stepass Gary Majors Kyte Smith Wes McCatchen Fort Lincoln Cemetery Washington M. R. Etchison and Son Solons Job Fair Mount Airy Hiutton Hall Sirhan RFK Ixterior Warner Klinefelter Edgar & Ruth le Petit: Salon Rachel Karen Colleen Coiffure Creation Academy Pittsburgh Fae Sonny Stine Pierce Miller Ray G. Brown Thurmont, Md Foothills Urbana Maryland Kevelu TV Hoover Lafayette V. W Sm. Child's Pool Table Sm. Pa Royal Typewriter PHO Frederick Junk CO West South St Mord Lalcon Eyt., Ltd Hadio Volkswatgetl Trans Hinlio AIG Frank & Penn Ayaies Westminster Mad Paul KR. Kolb, SR Dean Dean's Village Beauty Salon Ninth St Dean's Village Dan Thomas Cappello U.S Appelle's Paul L Brown John K. Henderson Clark E. Dayhoff Keyser Charles L. Creager Frederick News-Post East Patrick St Bam Pam NOC Sherwin Williams Co Patnek Sth Unduo Mosen Joanny's Market New London Minnie Pryor Vivian Vo Spansetter Eterior Clarence Welty Bo& W Winter Mail Horreius Brauty Mh Hat Ally Anderson Jolinas's
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