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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1969

Page

8

Libertytown Firemen Install New Officers

The Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company held its annual meeting and installation of officers with President Richard Sappleyton Sr presiding. Guests included state and county fire officials, plus Chief Leslie B. Thompson spoke. 73 alarms were answered in 1965 with an average turnout of 15. New officers installed include President Richard C Sappington Sr and others.

Libertytown Volunteer Fire Company Richard Sappleyton, Sr Prangis Morrison Willan M. Bill State Fire Association Charles E. Collins Frederick County Leslie B. Thompson Damascus Volunteer Fire Company Charles Joy Byron Lee Bernard D. Gladhill The Richard C. Sappington, Sr George Norris Willam M. Bill Stewart Cashour Kenneth Crum Franklin Repp Francis Morrison Gary Reeves Robert Stevens Kenneth Poole Rodney Vansant C. William Stine George Keiler Robert Dorsey Clarence

Mailbox Blaze Near West College Terrace Intersects West Patrick Street

United Fire Company units responded Monday afternoon to a mailbox fire at the West College Terrace West Patrick Street intersection. They halted a passing mail truck, opened the box, and found no clear cause. Several mail pieces and mail bags were damaged but not entirely destroyed. post office personnel later collected the damaged contents.

United Fire Company West College Terrace West Patrick Street Uniteds

Emphysema Talk At Optimist Club Meeting

Dr Charles Faulkner addressed the Tred erich Breakfast Optimist Club at Bettys Restaurant on Monday about emphysema its causes and effects. He explained the lung bellows mechanism and how smoking and pollutants contribute while noting limited treatments and possible surgery for selected cases. A film The Battle To Breathe was shown by Mrs Freda S Doll. Charles M Trubac presided as James Green introduced the speaker.

Charles Lawlhner Detrich Trederich Breakfast Betty's Restaurant Faulkner Freda S. Doll Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association James Green Charles M. Trubac Robert G. Hooper

Anonymous donor adds 100000 to Paca House fund

In Annapolis an anonymous donor contributed 100000 to the Mary O land Paca House restoration fund. Barham R. Gary, president of Historic Annapolis, Inc, said the gift brings the total to 350000 for the landmark project.

Annapolis Paca Mary O ‘Land William Paca Mes Barham R. Gary Historic Annapolis, Inc

Rock And Mineral Club Holds Meet

The Frederick County Rock and Mineral Club met January 15 in the Winchester Room at Winchester Mall. Rev W Austin Cooper and other members led discussion and bidding. Proceeds from the auction funded club supplies and equipment. A film on rock formation was shown with Edward Hallack assisting.

Frederick County Rock and Mineral Club Winchester Winchester Mall W. Austin Cooper Bush Creek Cooper Edward Hallack Sabilasville Elementary School

Open Housing Wins In Court In Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court ruled that open housing laws protecting minorities from discrimination cannot be blocked by automatic voter referendums, striking down a 1964 Akron system and underscoring that such protections receive special treatment not required of other laws. The decision reinforces federal anti discrimination aims and limits use of voter sanction for housing protections.

Akron Ohio Byron R. White Washington Supreme Court Theodore Roosevelt U.S

Myersville Driver Held After Crash

James W. Estes Jr., 24, was served with a reckless driving warrant at the Frederick City Police Station. Four minutes later a crash on Last Patrick Street damaged his car and a light pole, with about 800 dollars in damage. A second reckless driving summons was issued that night.

Myersville James W. Estes Jr Frederick City Richard Boyer South Jefferson Street Estes Patrick Street Ernest Sigler Scence East Street East Patrick Street Sigler

Women barred from first ancient Olympics as spectators and participants

Encyclopaedia Britannica states that women were barred from the earliest Olympic games in ancient Greece both as spectators and competitors due to the nude attire of athletes.

Greece Encyclopaedia Britannica

Gaithersburg Adopts Anti Loitering Law

Gaithersburg council approves an anti loitering ordinance similar to a county rule. Violations carry a misdemeanor with fines up to 50 and up to 30 days in jail following a required warning. Trials would be heard in Montgomery County’s Peoples Court.

Gatthersburg Gaiethersburg Montpoinsery Peoples Court James Hane Larson King Quinton Frye Diamond Avenue Harold Morris County Council Sanitary Commission Morris

Lion’s Choice of Attack Depends on Distance

A lion’s likelihood to attack a man changes with how close they are. Researchers note that proximity shifts risk, with nearer encounters increasing probability of an aggressive strike.

Laser beams explained to Lions Clubs presentation

John Morgan of C P Telephone described Bell Laboratories efforts in Baltimore to develop laser beams capable of carrying thousands of conversations over long distances. He demonstrated light transmission of sound with a neon tube, noting challenges in sustaining and controlling beams for global and space communication.

C&p Telephone Company Glade Valley Liberty + Unionville Lions Clubs John Morgan Telephone Company Bell Laboratories Baltimore Lion la Verne Fogle The Glade Valley Club Turd

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