Donated Car Starts First Job Corps Driver Training
A Frederick car dealer donated a 1965 automobile to the Catoctin Job Co Camp near Thurmont launching the nation’s first Job Corps driver education program. Dr. Otis A. Singletary accepted the car from Watkins Burdette Motor Company partners Arthur Watkins and John Burdette at a ceremony with Job Corps leaders and Chrysler representatives. The car funds a two week training in Oklahoma for the chosen instructor before classes begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cox
Chrysler Corporation
Otis A. Singletary
Catoctin
Arthur Watkins
John Burdette
Watkins-Burdette Motor Company
Frederick
Thurmont
Clyde A. Maxie
Oklahoma
Singletary
Watkins and
Burdette
David H. Paynter
Job Conservation Centers
Frank Palmer
Job Corps
Chrysler Corporation Representive
Cornett-Null Family Holds Annual Reunion in Taney Town
Mrs. John Cornett presided over the Null-Cornett reunion as Taney town was named president of the gathering. Members from the Cornett and Null families attended the annual event likely held in Taney Town, with relatives sharing memories and plans for future reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornett-Null Family
John Cornett
Taneytown
Elections at Bells Riverside Park End With Prizes and Games
Event at Bells Riverside Park featured a treasurer and assistant treasurer from Taneytown and Norfork Virginia, with Sharon Cornett as historian. Men and women played softball and other games, with prizes awarded to couples and individuals for longest and shortest marriages, youngest child, and most children. Attendees included numerous Cornetts and Livesays, plus several Wilson and Eyler families. A lawyer was hired after tickets were damaged and a lottery rule dispute arose.
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Bells Riverside Park
Charles Livesay
Taneytown
Larry Cornett
Norfolk
Sharon Cornett
Thurmont
Pam Livesay
Richard Wil Ur
Clarksburg
S. P. Kelly
Wilcouple
Lloyd Eyler
Larry Hamerick
John Cornett
Pam
Coleen Livesay
Ito
Cornett
Mathenmes
Lost Their Heads Over Lottery Victory in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong twenty Chinese laborers who pooled funds to enter a government lottery won first prize of 175 dollars. Overjoyed, they tore the winning ticket in passing it hand to hand, creating a chaotic celebration and a moment of triumph.
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Hong Kong
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Zenith
Motorola
T.V
Melvin M. Englen
Carroll St
Hydojee
Larry Corna
Mamie Null
Joseph Barnhart
Charles Baird
Tommy
Ronnie Baird
Richard Wilhide
Margaret Null
Marion Wilson
Linda Wilson
P. Kelly Wilbur Cornett
Aur Cornett
Wayne Wilson
Damagier
Forrest Cook
Gregory Cook
North Market Street
Prone
Cc Jewelers
Southern States Grain Bank
Commerce St
Middletown Valley
Fdietown
Mitchetown
Southern States
Woodsboro Cooperative
Sedshoro
Plame
Frederick News-Post
Jamaicas
Lady Towncraft
Penney
Dacron
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