Paddlers and Peddlers Enjoy Fourth at Baker Park
On the Fourth of July at Baker Park, paddlers and vendors rowed and browsed along Culler Lake as daylong activities drew locals and visitors to celebrate and watch the lively waterfront scene.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1997
Page
11
On the Fourth of July at Baker Park, paddlers and vendors rowed and browsed along Culler Lake as daylong activities drew locals and visitors to celebrate and watch the lively waterfront scene.
Evelyn Earle Haines 80 of Union Bridge died July 4 at home after an extended illness. She was married 42 years to Roland Haines and had worked 38 years for H L Hartz. Survived by husband two daughters a son 13 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Burial Monday July 7 at Mount View Cemetery with Hospice of Frederick County donations requested. Basil Whetzel Sr. 80 of Knoxville died July 3 at Frederick Health Care Center husband of Mazie.
G Albright Whetzel born September 15 1916 in Hardy West Virginia served in the U S Navy during World War II retired from the Hanover Shoe Factory in Middletown He is survived by his wife two daughters five sons a sister nine grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandson The funeral will be at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home Frederick with viewing July 5 3 5 and 7 9 p m and July 6 at 2 p m Etchison Memorial Chapel Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens Frederick officiated by Rev Dr Carroll A Doggett Jr.
Emmitsburg marked its independence day and 240th town anniversary with a parade, picnics, and community events led by the Lions Club. Plaques honoring Vigilant Hose Co and Emmitsburg Ambulance Co were presented, fireworks were planned for 9:45 p.m., and Mayor Carr announced plans amid remarks on the town’s progress. The Vigilant Hose Co commemorated its 113th anniversary, tracing roots to 1757, with the ambulance company set to mark its 50th anniversary in February 1998.
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