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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1970

Page

2

Deaths in Frederick area— Stephens and others

Obituary notices for Joseph Snyder Stephens 71 of Frederick with ties to Potomac Edison Company and local musical groups. Also detailed are deaths of Annie K. Brown Grace Fowler Edna Reedy Roger Williams May Kolb Jondo and arrangements across multiple Frederick County funeral homes.

Staley G Heffner dies. longtime Jefferson area farmer

Staley Grover Heffner husband of Vernie A Grossnickle Heffner died Sunday morning at Western Maryland Hospital. Born July 10, 1886 in Jefferson, he was the son of the late John and Sally Heffner. Heffner farmed in Jefferson area and later worked for Barbara Fritchie Candy Co. Survived by wife, three sons Markwood, Clark Eugene, Angelo. a daughter Mrs. Thomas Conway. a sister Mary Heffner. fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation at 106 East Church Street Monday and Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral from Etchison Funeral Home Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Fred Horner officiating.

Joseph Snyder Stephens Marie Hauver Stephens Brooklawn Carroll County Lynwood P Mary Snyder Stephens Stephens Potomac Edison Company Peabody Institute Braddock Heights Gettysburg Symphony Evangelical Lutheran Church of Frederick Lynch Lodge A.F A.M Enoch Royal Arch Enoch Council Royal and Select Masters Jacques de Molay Knights Templar Hagerstown Musical Society B.P.O. Elks Catoctin Club Cotillion Club Frederick County Fish and Game Association Joseph H. Stephens Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Thomas Kennedy Frederick Donald Stephens M.R. Etchison and Son Funeral Home East Church Street Etchison Funeral Home Francis Reinberger Evangelical Lutheran Church Mt. Olivet Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund M. R. Etchison Edna May Reedy RFD 3 Mt. Airy Western Maryland Hospital Hagerstown Howard County Charles E Mary E. Bennett William Reedy Kenneth Poole Sykesville Florrie Gilbert Airy Addie Porter Linda Lewis Damascus Russell Bennett Woodbine Leroy Bennett Waltz Funeral Home Liberty Road Winfield Wallace Lusk Poplar Springs Cemetery Staley Grover Heffner Staley Grover Heffner Vernie A. Grossnickle Heffner West Third Street Jefferson John and Sally Staley Heffner Mr. Heffner Barbara Fritchie Candy Co Markwood Heffner Westminster Clark Eugene Heffner Lewistown Angelo D. Heffner Berwyn Heights Thomas D. Conway Hyattsville Mary Heffner Walkersville Etchison

William S Hoffman 92 dies in Hagerstown

William S Hoffman aged 92 of Hagerstown died Sunday morning at Western Maryland Hospital. He was the son of the late William Hoffman and Harriet Hutchinson Hoff mans of Harborton Virginia.

William S. Hoffman Hagerstown Western Maryland Hospital William and Harriet Hutchinson Tloffman Harborton

Broadway Woman Slashes Man in Frederick County

A 24 year old woman Marie Patricia Davis is jailed on 1000 bond after an alleged assault Friday night. She is charged with cutting Robert N. Russell 38 with a butcher knife in front of their home. Russell required 17 stitches for wounds to his back chest and arm.

Frederick County Marie Patricia Davis L Robert N. Russell

Funerals Held For Four Area Residents

Funeral services for Dora A Grimes of Mt Airy Alverda M Hahn of Libertytown E Dwight McCain and Frances Etelka Smith of Brunswick Petersville and Bertie Estelle Michael of Baltimore were conducted Friday or Saturday at local congregations and funeral homes. Interment followed at Mt Olive Pine Grove St Marks Pack Heights Cemeteries. Pallbearers listed for each service included local family friends and community members.

Alverda M, Hahn Alverda M. Hahn Libertytown Waltz Winfield R. Gwinn Lacy Ridgeville Frances E. Smith New York Hill Methodist Church Frances Etelka Smith Brunswick Ross Harris Charles McCall Jr James Pearrell Emerson Pearrell Jerry Cooper Gilbert Cooper Glenn Good St. Marks Cemetery Petersville Bertie E. Michael Bertie Estelle Michael Searesdale Road Baltimore Franklin Square Hospital Feete Funeral Home Ralph Miller Bethany Lutheran Church Pack Heights Cemetery Donald Cooper Harold Cooper Herbert Daugherty James Morseberger Ricky Morseberger Ronald McCadden

Miss Daisy Alice Birely Dies in Union Bridge Funeral

Funeral services for Miss Daisy Alice Birely of Union Bridge were held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Union Bridge funeral home conducted by Rev. William A. Marley. Pallbearers included Earl Bloom, Earle Rakestraw, Malcom Rakestraw, Wilbur Fowble, David Cranmer, and Abner Devilbiss. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Union Bridge.

Daisy Alice Birely Union Bridge D. D. Wartzler and Sons William A. Marley Earl Bloom Earle Rakestraw Malcom Rakestraw Wilbur Fowble David Cranmer Abner Devilbiss Mountain View

Frederick County civic leader Smith profiled

Smith, active in Maryland and Delaware civic and agricultural groups, is highlighted for long service in Frederick County. He has led the Holstein and Dairy associations, chaired the Public Affairs and Farm Bureau committees, and contributed to soil conservation efforts. He and his family attend Calvary United Methodist Church.

Maryland Delaware Smith Frederick County Frederick County Holstein Association Dairy Herd Improvement Association National Association For the Promotion of Soil Conservation Holstein - Friesian Association of America Frederick County United Appeal Extension Service Advisory Committee Ballenger Pomona Grange Farm Bureau The Grange Calvary United Methodist Church Calvary Leaders Lloyd Church Rockville Boyd Monocacy Meadows Sanner Realty Inc Dorothy Marie Washington

Smelser Plans Re-Election Bid in State Senate Race

State Senator Charles H. Smelser, a Union Bridge farmer, is expected to file today for reelection to his seat in the Frederick and Carroll counties second district, choosing to stay in state politics rather than pursuing the U S House seat vacated by J Glenn Beall Jr. He considered a run for Congress but will seek another term in the Maryland state senate subject to the Democratic primary.

Charles H. Smelser Smelser Union Bridge House of Representatives J. Glenn Beall Jr Frederick Carroll Counties

Blood bank sponsors and donors urged for Frederick County

The Frederick County Chapter American Red Cross lists dozens of donors and organizations forming blood banks. It thanks groups for contributing five pints minimum and notes blood protection as life saving, non transferrable like cash insurance. Grove invites inquiries for programs or consultations.

Man Keenan American Legion Brunswick Franccis Scott Key Frederick Edwin C. Creeger Jr Thurmont Glen W. Eyler Woodsboro American Telephone and Telegraph Co Monrovia Am~vets Middletown Arlan’s Department Store Wm. D. Bowers Lumber Co Capitol Milk Producers Cooperative Inc Court Maryland Catholic Daughters of America Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Corning Packaging Co Mt. Saint Mary’s Seminary Emmitsburg Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Fort Detrick Frederick Association of Life Underwriters Frederick Gas Co Frederick Iron and Steel Inc Frederick Memorial Hospital Fredericktown Bank and Trust Co Junior Fire Co Middletown Valley Grange Inc M. J. Grove Lime Co Frederick Jaycees Key Chevrolet- Cadillac Sales, Inc Kiwanis Club of Brunswick Lions Club Carroll Manor Lions Club Francis Scott Key Lions Club Lions Club of Glade Valley Lions Club Libertytown - Unionville Lions Club Middletown Lions Club Myersville Lions Club Thurmont Lions Club Yellow Springs Lions Club Maryland National Bank Microbiological Associates Inc Walkersville Moore Business Farms Inc National Association of Retired Civil Employees Frederick News-Post Frederick City Community Medical Laboratory, Inc Euler Associates Inc Frederick County National Bank Hewitt Robins, Inc Hill and Dale Homemakers Club Internal Revenue Social Security Urbana Lions Club Renn Pontiac Inc Petersville Raritan Club Sertoma Club of Service Glass Industries Inc Shipley’s Inc Frederick County American Red Cross Red Cross Grove

Rhoderick Honored by National Republican Convention

Rhoderick received a gold engraved plaque from the President and Vice President at the 28th National Republican Convention in San Francisco. He is president of the Western Maryland Ayshire Breeders Association and Braddock Heights Community Association, and holds multiple civic memberships. He and his wife Lois Keller live on Jefferson Boulevard in Braddock Heights with their three children Phil, Rhonda, and Mark.

San Francisco Rhoderick Maryland Ayshire Breeders Association Braddock Heights

Local patients recover after major surgery in Baltimore

Among the sick Mrs. Sarah Soper of 124 West Fifth Street has returned home after observation and treatment at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore. Miss Barbara Ann Young of Crum Road Walkersville underwent major surgery at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore last Thursday and is progressing satisfactorily.

Sarah Soper West Fifth Street St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore Barbara Ann Young Crum Rd Walkersville University of Maryland

Catoctin Show Draws Large Weekend Crowd

The Catoctin Mountain Arts and Crafts Show drew a large audience last weekend. A total of 2,233 visitors toured the Blue Blazes still while 3,044 viewed the crafts and arts selections.

Catoctin Mountain Blue Blazes

Italian Premier Quits As Unions Plan Strike

Rome AP reports Premier Mariano Rumor resigned after a 15 minute meeting with his center left coalition. He sought to force a showdown with powerful unions before a nationwide general strike and to end a feud between socialist parties. He submitted his resignation to President Saragat at the Tyrrhenian Sea summer home.

Rome Mariano Rumor Italy Rumor Giuseppe Saragat Tyrrhenian Sea Saragat

Two-car crashes, trailer fire blot weekend in Maryland

A Maryland weekend of accidents and fires includes a fatal Md 75 crash north of Libertytown injuring Grace Virginia Fowler 19 and others. Fire crews fought two trailer fire calls at Shields Trailer Court, destroying a trailer and its contents. A Mountaindale store fire caused $10,099 in losses, while a Monrovia woman sustained a broken hip in a Md 144 collision near May 144 and Woodville Road.

Emanuel Hoover Grace Virginia Fowler Union Bridge MD. 75 Libertytown Fowler Johnny Lee Fowler Tpr Wayne Tucker Maryland Tucker Johnny Lee Fowler Jr Frederick Memorial Hospital Mabel Lillian Smith Shields Trailer Court Max Keyser Carroll Major Dorsey Baker Keyser Independent Hose Company Thurmont Marion Rice Richard Ellis Top E. Barnes Monrovia May 144 Woodville Road Francis Irene McClain Marshall Pearce Strube RFD 1 Mt. Airy MD. 144 William Moberly

Lost Man's pillfold found at fairground

Lost item found on July 4 at the fairground. The owner may keep the money but asks for the papers to be returned. Contact 662 2777 between 9 am and 6 pm or 643 3755 after 6 pm.

Fairground

Frederick County Auction Highlights Aisle of Estate Items

Frederick fairgrounds auction listings show an estate sale with 8 by 12 foot oriental rugs 128 by 92 inches, two matching bed spreads, Duncan Phyfe settee, RCA color TV, cherry breakfront, Electrolux cleaner, mahogany bedroom set, and many household items. Auctioneers Emmert Bowlus and Paul Kolb advertise inspection Tuesday evening and sale Wednesday with items varying.

Frederick Fairgrounds Maytag Iran Duncan Phyfe Fisher Electrolux Frederick Emmert R. Bowlus

Officials Hold Private Session

The Frederick County Commissioners meet in executive session with department heads to discuss administrative and personal matters. The monthly meetings, suspended since February for budget work, aim to review new policies or projects proposed for the coming month.

Frederick County

College honors and travels in personals note

Mr. Andrew Hoffman of Middle Town is named to Hampden Sydney College Dean's list for spring. he will be a senior in fall. Miss Carol Ann Stip of Towson and Suzanne Iree of Greenbelt fly from Dulles to Camarillo, Calif., for a month with Mr. and Mrs. Harwood F. Stup and family. they plan to visit sites of interest. Mr. Jewis A. Peters from near Woodsboro is a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Andrew Hoffman Middletown Hampden - Sydney College Virginia Carol Ann Stip Towson Suzanne Iree Greenbelt Dulles Camarillo Calif Harwood F. Stup California

Also Mentioned on This Page

Annie K. Brown North Virginia Avenue George D. Brown United Methodist Church Dickerson Pleasant Valley Weaverton Henry Bettie Elizabeth Martin Bussard David H. Brown Harry E. Rogers John G. Hoffman Byron S. Hoffman Hyden H. Hoffman Innertale Freeze Gladhill Funeral Home Donald C. Brake Grace V, Fowler John L. Fowler Ladiesburg Road Mabel L. Smith Charles R. Smith John Fowler Jr Gordon W. Smith Annie Halls Gettysburg Diane Mack Charles Smith Jr Gaithersburg Gary W. Smith D. D. Hartzler and Sons Michael Leftwich Singanore United Church of the Brethren Roger W. Williams Lynchburg Roger W. Williams Jr Poolesville Mabel White Williams J. Everette Fauver Jr Roger W. Jr Thomas C. Oxley Henry Alinut Germantown Edwin Alinut Dawsonville Dorsey W. Williams Arthur Williams Roger Williams Jr St. Peters’ Episcopal Church Monocacy Cemetery Bealisville St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Hilton Funeral Home May Kolb Jondo St. Joseph’s Hospital Myrile Kolb Charles L. Kolb Patrick Jondo Yvonne Jondo Ronnie Jondo US Marine Corps Vietnam Kathleen Biddinger Oliver T. Kolb Harford Rd St. Dominics Catholic Church Oaklawn We Paper Archive Dors A. Grimes Dora A. Grimes William Reed David Sisler Damascus Church of God Willis Johnson Jack Main Leroy Grimes Willie Anders Walter Grimes Hubert Sexton Mt. Olive Cemetery E. Dwight McCain RFD Etccison Donald W. Bracken United Presbyterian Church Charles $. Weaver Richard D. Hammond Harrison McApine Jr Roy E. Cline Albert Dean Sen. Smelser Catoctin Robert Fleming Brooking Brooking Strube Lucrecia Sue Barth Ellicott City Miss McClain Fleischman’s Cleaners Paul R. Kolb Frederick Co P.O. Box Ted Poole Ponton W. Sth L.A E. G. Sappington Frederick R. F. Sappington Pleasant Lodge Ocean City D. E. Sherman Eyler H. D Woodshoro R. D. Hemp & Sons Keller & Son W. Patrick St Congoleum Sally Mary Carter King Floor Service INC King Floor Service, Inc East Street New Market Firemen's Pataattttat Vladieval Alcoholics Anonymous Frederick, Md J. Smith Plumbing & Heating Ingram Montmorency PRYOR D. A. Reeser & Sons Hydro-Aire, Inc Grove Rd Evergreen Point Quarterly Meeting United Steam Fire Engine Company NO Herman R. Miller Sec East Patrick Street Iewry Rodgers New York Strip Garges & Carports Tuscarora Gun Club Browningsville Hallmark Swimming Pools MAY Bros., Inc George P. Mahoney & Son Ronnie Dave Frederick City Armory George P. Mahoney United States Senate Hilton Homes Walter E. Smith, JR Sherwin Williams BE. Patrick St World Book Encyclopedia Child Craft Dictionary & Atlas Connie Ken Mercer Shepley S. Market St CBS Electric Co E. Patrick Street Brown Fiberglas CBS Insulating Co Summer Ecker Meadowcrest Subdivision Old Receiver Road Shookstown Crocker & Little Builders, Inc Frederick Glass Shop E. 4Th Street Cesspols Sttely Woodrow Bill) Amerson Patrick Newscater Jewis A. Peters
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