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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1966

Page

5

Deaths Reach Across Maryland Obit Highlights

Miss Medora Jones 96 of Braddock Heights died in Orlando while visiting relatives. Howard F. Late 70, Thurmont meat packer, died at home. Eli M. Leishear 74 of Woodfield died at Montgomery General Hospital. Everett E. Norris 71 of Sharpsburg died after illness. Mrs. Lucy G. Duvall 72 of Burtonsville died at Montgomery General. Mrs. Erma M. Webster widow of Charles E. Webster died in Monocacy Hall Nursing Home. Obituary notices list surviving family members and service details.

Medora Jones Jefferson Boulevard Braddock Heights Orlando Fla Miss Jones Poolesville John and Mary Hays Jones Episcopal Church United Daughters of the Confederacy Elizabeth Smoot Eleanor Warehime Hilton Funeral Barnesville Funeral Monocacy Beallsville Memorial Church of the Transfiguration Eli M. Leishear Woodfield Montgomery General Hospital Olney Goldie V. Leishear Mr. Leishear Montgomery County Thomas M Mary F. Molesworth Leishear Chester M. Leishear Lewisdale Elbert H. Richardson Ednor Annie Brown Dayton Merkle B. Warfield Damascus Lavinia Hood Poplar Springs T. Miller Leishear Brighton Olin L. Molesworth Mount Carmel Sunshine Damascus Lions Everett E. Norris North Church St Sharpsburg John Fenton Margaret Virginia (Rucker) Norris Knoxville Lutheran Church Western Maryland Railway Eackles Crossroads Frederick Logan Lodge Harpers Ferry Eagle’s Lodge Brunswick Tall Cedars Lebanon Lucy N. Norris Bradley William Cumberland Quentin E Sandy Hook Everett J Fred G Ray L Anna Guyer Lucy G. Duvall Lucy Groomes Duvall Burtonsville Charles L. Duvall Charles E. Webster Erma M. Webster Charles Edward Webster Mt. Airy Monocacy Hall Clarence M Laura Smith Murray Webster Methodist Church E. Church St Mt. Olivet M. BR Etchison & Son

Firemen plan banquets and Jubilee convention events

The banquet committee discussed the annual banquet at Walkersville Fire Hall on Feb 9 at 7 30 p m. Clinton K Hughes of Braddock Heights fire company reported on the fire chiefs association. Plans covered the Diamond Jubilee convention of the State Firemen's Association in Frederick in June 1967 and the 32nd annual county convention Aug 15 20 in Rocky Ridge. The Guardi an Hose Company Thurmont was invited to hold the spring meeting April 21. D Weybright presided at a brief devotional and refreshments followed.

Walkersville Clinton K. Hughes Braddock Heights Fire Company State Firemen’s Association Frederick Rocky Ridge Guardian Hose Company of Thurmont Weybright Thurmont Guardian Hose Company

Frederick County Products Elects Officers

Frederick County Products Inc elects officers at the annual meeting. Chares W Zehnder named secretary to fill the post left by the death of William T Delaplaine. Dutrow remains chairman. Brittain is president. Carter is executive vice president. Smith continues as treasurer. Directors include Dutrow Brittain Carter Smith Zehnder McC Mathias Sr Nusz Ramsburg Jr.

Frederick County Products, Inc Chares W. Zehnder Zehnder William T. Delaplaine Dan T. Dutrow Warner L. Brittain John M. Carter F. Leo Smith Dutrow Brittain Carter Smith Charles McC Mathias Sr Guy Nusz Elias Ramsburg Jr

Brunswick Faces Water Crisis Amid Drought and Plans

Orndorff reports Brunswick relies on Civil Defense aid and two municipal wells plus spring runoff to sustain the reservoir. B&O Railroad provides 53 gpm, a town well 20 gpm, another well 35 gpm upon chlorination, with 4500 residents urged to conserve. Water bans limit usage as drought persists. expansion projects funded by a 420,000 program run through early 1967, while bond plans await a new mayor.

Civil Defense Orndorff Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Potomac River B & O Railroad Cannon Brunswick James Bryan Blade- Times Bryan

Local drive announced for Feb seven to eleven week

Clendenin Bowlus and Mrs Elias B Ramsburg Jr head the business drive with co chairs Jacob R Ramsburg Jr and Allan W Long. The drive across local businesses runs Feb 7–11 with worker announcements to follow. Heart Sunday chairmen assign major workers for the Northern section including Mrs Robert Turner Mrs Bernard Kelly Mrs Garland Feaga and Mrs Al

Sociation East Patrick Street Alan W. Long Col. Clendenin Jacob R. Ramsburg Jr Emmett R. Bowlus Elias B. Ramsburg Jr Heart Sunday Cochairmen Joseph P. Turner

Campaign volunteers to spread heart fund info in Frederick

The article lists campaign volunteers by regional groups in Frederick with names and sections. It notes a weekly Heart Association meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at association headquarters to set the 1966 campaign goal, with Dr. B. O. Thomas Jr. presiding. It also profiles Col Clendenin, a former Army Reserve officer and retiree living in Frederick after service in Europe, Korea, and the Far East, who taught at Frederick Community College and pursued local theater.

Ton Shaff Bruce Crum Frank Martz Ralph Brashears Norman Gary Horace Alexander Donald Korrell A. G. Bourne Jr Clemons Sink Charles Butcher Frank Higinbotham Warren High Stern Freerick County Heart Association B. O. Thomas Jr University of California, Berkeley Clendenin Korea Far East Fort Detrick Frederick College Avenue Frederick Community College

Annexation Proposal Tied to Water and Sewer Study

Michel wrote Mayor Magaha noting Witt has contracted to buy land from Ola V. Hoke if water and sewer services are available. He requested a feasibility study. Magaha said studies show utilities would be too costly now to annex. Aldermen adopted a master plan by Julian Tarrant under the Workable Program. Bills totaling 30806.26 were paid. Rev. J. Thomas Shriner delivered the invocation at the meeting.

U.S. 40 Michel E. Paul Magaha Witt Ola V. Hoke Magaha Julian Tarrant J. Thomas Shriner South End

Local Birthdays and Anniversaries Noted in Community

Mr. George E. Stull of Taney Apartments marks his 70th birthday on January 25. G Foster Angleberger from East Church Street moves from Frederick Memorial Hospital to Freder ick Nursing and Convalescent Center Toll House Avenue and is progressing satisfactorily. Bonnie Lee Lininger of Jam sv ille celebrates her 18th birthday today. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Smith Sr. of 225 Center Street observe their 41st wedding anniversary today. Lawrence Wayne Smith, Thurmont High student, recently had his 16th birthday. his brother Karl, at Hagerstown Business College, recently had his 19th birthday. They are sons of Karl J. Smith Sr. of Rocky Ridge.

George E. Stull Taney Apartments G. Foster Angleberger East Church Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Frederick Nursing and Convalescent Center Toll House Avenue Bonnie Lee Lininger Fjamsville Raymond D. ‘Smith Sr Center Street J Lawrence Wayne Smith Thurmont High School Karl Hagerstown Business College Karl J. Smith Rocky Ridge

Woman at home recovering after Christmas illness

Mrs. Arthur P. Ridgely of 9 East Fifth Street has been confined to her home since Christmas but is recovering. In Italy, fossilized remains of a 10 meter whale were found near Pianoro in the Apennine foothills, the first complete whale skeleton discovered in the country, as archaeologists report.

Arthur P. Ridgely East Fifth Street Bologna Italy Pianoro Appennine Mountains

Keedysville Driver Dies In 40A Crash

A 35-year-old Keedysville man, Carl E. Smith, was killed in a head-on collision with a truck driven by Harold L. Eby of Hagerstown on Route 40A near Funkstown during a high-speed pursuit. Trooper Robert H. McLeaf said Smith’s car left the roadway, crossed the center line after a U-turn and struck Eby’s vehicle. Smith died instantly. Eby, treated for minor injuries, was released. Smith was pronounced dead by Dr. E W Ditto.

Keedysville Funkstown Tfe Robert H. McClear Hagerstown Carl E. Smith Harold L. Eby Washington County Hospital McLeaf Smith Eby E. W. Ditto

City Woman Hit By Car On East Fifth Street

A Frederick woman Mary E. Stroup 40 was struck while crossing East Fifth Street between parked cars around 7:15 p.m. She suffered lacerations and abrasions and was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital. The driver was Violet Kefauver 17 of East Fifth Street in a 1961 car with $50 damage. Cpl Charles K. Cashour said no charges are preferred.

Frederick East Fifth Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Mary E. Stroup Kefauver Charles K. Cashour

Notice of sewer discharge permit and bids for seating

Charles E. Wood seeks a permit from the Maryland State Department of Health to discharge treated domestic sewage into Hemires Branch near Md 806 north of Emmitsburg. 14 days to respond to the state health department with inquiries. Frederick County Board of Education invites bids to furnish and install auditorium seating at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. Sealed bids due January 31, 1966 at 10 A M EST. right to reject bids. John L. Carnochan Jr., Secretary-Treasurer.

Charles E. Wood Maryland State Department of Health Hemires Branch Wes Emmitsburg County Road West Preston St Baltimore 1 Maryland Board of Education Frederick County East Church Street Frederick Governor Thomas Johnson High School John L. Carnochan, JR

Accident on West Patrick Street Involves Stauffer and Lee

An accident on West Patrick Street left Fayette Stauffer, 6, of RFD 2 Frederick, and Joseph D. Lee, 33, of Point of Rocks, with $325 total damage. Police state Stauffer attempted a lane change while Lee, from a parked position, struck the westbound car. Lee was charged with leaving a parked position when unsafe to do so.

West Patrick Street Fayette Stauffer RFD Frederick Joseph D. Lee Point of Rocks Stauffer Lee Cpl Cashour Gary Heerd

In Memoriam and Community Notices Mix

In memory of Fannie V. Butts on the fifth anniversary of her death, with family notices from Lewistown and Mt. Airy about birthdays memorials and community events. Also public sale notices, water advisory, and local business and social notices from area residents.

Butts Fannie V. Butts

Local notices span community events and ads in Frederick area

Local notices list water test clinic January 21 1966 in Woodsboro Md free sample gifts, meat and seafood orders, January dances and fundraisers at Mt Airy and Rocky Ridge, auction of Han son E Crun furniture antiques, gun club shoots, convalescent home move, sewing classes, dairy cattle sale, Meade exchange concessions, tax services, and various classifieds including septic services, oysters, and home improvement goods.

Fort George G. Meade Fort Ritchie Cascade Maryland Fort Detrick Frederick J. §. Schumacher Fort George G. Meade Exchange

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard F Late Joan Ferguson George W. and Jennie Selson St. John’s Lutheran Church Resthaven Memorial Gardens Hansonville Muscular Dystrophy Foundation Col Richard M. Clendenin Mom Heaven Lavella Halleck Lundy Andrews Wright Mary E Lewistown Lewistown Citizens Association, Inc Camazo Fruth Turner Jr Reynolds Rev Klinefelter Capitol Milk Coop Carroll Routzahn Charles W. Simmons Sjamsville, Md Center Street Archie T. Cecil Ralph W, Williar Water Dept Stark’s MacKenzie Nursery Amn Leo Leo San Eugene J FUTT Lyle E. Harper Hanson Early Crum Woodsboro Dickerson Methodists Church Jefferson Raritan Club Tuscarora Gun Club Fireman’s Park Mt. Airy Vol. Fire Co Twilight Three Rocky Ridge Vol. Fire Co Hanson E. Crun West Frederick Mary E. Derr Horace M. Alexander R. D. Bemp & Sons Jefferson Catoctin Fish & Game Protective Assoc. Grounds Myersville Blue Bird South Market St South Bentz St Mary Jeffersonian Democratic Club Skip Dorsey Band Fabric Shop Frederick Lumber & Supply Co Frederick Builders, Inc Jefferson Street Taneytown Keysville Road George E. Gartrell Harry Trout & Son Haines & Sayler P. Brown Hyattstown Byattstown Vol. Fire Dept Yellow Springs Community Hall Rodger’s N. Market St. Ext Paul R. Kolb West Church Street Monocacy Oil CO World Book Constance H. Mercer Taney Apts Tries-Y. Alpha H. & R. Block Co America N. Market St Sun Edward T. Garrett York Stayman Moser’s Orchard John K. Henderson Clark E. Dayhoff Rome Quynn Orchards Reel’s Mill Rd York & Rome Catoctin MT. Orchard Rt. 15 Mi. N Sat Routzahn Ecker North Market St MOSER R&k Frederick & Vicinity Linb Prop Woodrow Bill) Anderson Frederick Junk Company Chapel Alley 4Th St Dial Nelson Tucker
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