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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
5
Obituary notices list Mrs Mary May Dixon of East Church Street and other local deaths. Included are Nellie Birts Eagle of Knoxville, Nannie E Grimes of Brunswick, Flora Belle Miller of Taneytown, James H Mease of Ijamsville, with funeral arrangements, church affiliations, and interment details.
City Police recorded two arrests last night one for passing a bad check and one for being a minor in possession of alcohol. Chester Leroy Stone RFC 4 Frederick is held on 250 bond for a Feb 2 hearing in a bad check case. Daryle Lee May 16 South Carroll Street was charged with minor in possession of alcohol while at Frederick High School. he said he had a whiskey drink before leaving for school. Bond set at 55 for a hearing today.
Funeral services were held for Roscoe Davis in Union Bridge with Rev. Clifford McCormick officiating. Pallbearers included Milberry, Fisher, Duppins, Green, Howard and Dowery. burial at Mount Joy Cemetery. Also noted are services for Jerry Lee Jarvis of Gaithersburg, Alton A T Williar Jr of Frederick, and Norman B Luby in New York with church and cemetery details and pallbearers listed.
The article explains land use based agricultural assessments by soil capacity and dual rates for rezoning. It notes subsidies and speculation can affect status while outlining rate schedules from type A to E soils and woodland values. Exemptions include certain organizations, with a correction to a bank stock split figure.
Frederick man Harry E. Carty built a long career from salesman to funeral director, later directing the family business until 1964. He was prominent in many groups including Camp Kanawha, the Brotherhood of Jungle Docks, Kiwanis, and the Society for Crippled Children and Adults. He died leaving a wife Eleanor, a daughter, two grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral arrangements include viewing Friday and a Mass at St John’s Catholic Church with burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Contributions to the Frederick Easter Seal Treatment Center are requested in lieu of flowers.
The bank declares a 100 percent stock dividend to holders of record Jan 15 1971 and plans to increase directors to 25. Resources rose by about 1 million dollars with deposits loans and capital at an all time high. Officers include Arthur V. Myers Glenn E. Biehl and others. about 22 700 hotels in the United States are noted.
Senator J Glenn Beall Jr announces a $2000 grant from the Department of the Interior to Thurmont for the Thurmont Community Park. Funds will develop a Children's Tot Lot and pave roads and parking within the 19 acre park.
Maryland senator J Glen Beall Jr introduced a bill to create a survivors annuity program for dependents of military retirees. The plan would grant up to 55 percent of the retiree's pension to surviving spouses or dependents, addressing inequities in current benefits and aligning with Civil Service provisions. Beall emphasized Maryland's large military community and potential wide impact.
Officials discuss granting county officials authority to approve federal programs for school systems within the regular budget process. They cite a recent case where a $20,000 federal program emerged after July 1, creating a legal gap. The commissioners push new legislation to prevent repeats by requiring county approval.
The Frederick County Zoning Board of Appeals approved a single chair beauty salon in a residence on Witmer Court Sunny Acres lot 11. Nancy L Moore filed the application heard Tuesday with conditions restricting parking cul de sac signage and advertising. A separate historical note on the origin of the expression to show the white feather is included.
Among the sick Mrs Helen V Smith of 108 West Fifth Street entered Church Home and Hospital at 100 North Broadway Baltimore for major surgery and is reported to be getting along as well as can be expected.
Hood College hosted Dr. Carlfred Broderick of Penn State who outlined a shift from traditional to personal sex ethics in the 1970s. He linked increased female sexuality and media exposure to a move away from institutionally based morality, noting sex is decided by personal good rather than righteousness while marriage remains common.
The Frederick Welfare Rights Organization will sign up mothers tomorrow for school clothes for Title I children. Sign-up at Brunswick Elementary School 9 10 a.m. New York Hill Church 9 10 a.m. Jefferson Valley School 10 11 a.m. Elm Street Elementary 11 a.m. 12 p.m. South Frederick Elementary 11 a.m. 12 p.m. Vouchers fund the clothes with no per-child limit. FWRO cites Title I aims to help slow learners. Contact Margaret Harper Della Brown Anna Holland or Mary Margaret Dorsey for information. Local FWRO is part of a national drive for Title I clothes.
A collage of local notices, classifieds and business listings from Frederick Maryland includes thanks to neighbors after a mother’s death, hospital thanks, funeral tributes, and a long mix of sales, services, and job notices. Entries name families Eckard Purdy and others, plus items on dressmaking, auctions, clubs, studios, crabs, real estate, and contractor services.
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