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Newspaper

News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1970

Page

5

Deaths of J Vernon Nicholson and Melvin Leatherman

J Vernon Nicholson of Boyds dies at Frederick Nursing Center. Funeral today at 10 am with Rev Jeddie De Fries officiating. burial in Monocacy Cemetery Beallsville. Melvin Henry Leatherman, 57, of Fairfield PA dies at York Hospital after illness at work. Survived by wife Pauline, six children, seven grandchildren, mother and siblings. services Thursday 1 pm at Wilson Funeral Home Fairfield. burial Mt Olivet Frederick.

J. Vernon Nicholson Boyds Frederick John L Martha Johnson Nicholson Jeddie de Fries Barnesville Baptist Church Monocacy Beallsville M. R. Etchison & Son Funeral Directors Melvin H. Leatherman Melvin Henry Leatherman Fairfield York Hospital H. J. Construction Co York Trenton Elmer and Mae Shandler Leatherman Church of the Brethren of Gettysburg Eagles Lodge Littlestown Fairfield Amvets Fairfield Fire Co Labor Union Adams County Pauline Smith Leatherman Henry R. Leatherman McKnightstown Elizabeth Brice Dorothy R. Bradshaw Thurmont Rebecca Kelley Rfd Edith L. Leatherman Carolyn Leatherman Thelma Hildebrand Hanover Ella Ecker Libertytown Mae Kemp Lloyd Leatherman Wilson Funeral Home Merlin Shull Mt. Olivet

Personal notices from area residents and visiting guests

Mr and Mrs William R Eyler of East 2nd Street have just returned from vacation and visiting their son in California. The Austin Frederick family from Avon Connecticut recently visited near Frederick with Mr and Mrs Paul S Boles. Miss Sarah Frederick spends two weeks with the Boles. Mrs David Gosnell of Montclair Avenue with her daughter and grandson has returned home after a week at Wildwood New Jersey where they stayed at Binns Hotel. Mrs Harry F Shipley has returned home after six weeks with her daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs Mario Palmer while the Palmers vacationed in Europe. She was accompanied by her grandson Stephen Palmer visiting relatives here and in Carroll County. Mr Roger Nicodemus son of Mr and Mrs Roger Nicodemus of East 15th Street was named to the Dean's list at Wittenberg University Springfield Ohio for the spring semester. Mr Michael Cox of Frederick was named to the Honors List at Randolph-Macon College Ashland Virginia for the spring semester.

David Gosnell Montclair Ave John Liberto Baltimore Wildwood N.J Binns Hotel Harry F. Shipley North Market St Mario Palmer Stephen Palmer Carroll County Roger Nicodemus East 15Th St Wittenberg University Springfield Ohio Michael Cox Frederick Randolph-Macon College Ashland

Local officials weigh mobile home ordinance design standards

Hearing on finance focuses on new design standards to be included in the ordinance. Planning Commission recommends keeping location regulations for Urbana Mobile Homes non retroactive, a position opposed by Urbana Civic Association. Attorney Thomas Glass calls retroactivity unconstitutional. Herb Morrison argues retroactivity protects property rights and avoids ex post facto concerns. Also note definition of the Tuesday to Thursday Club as a Congress habit.

Planning Commission Thomas Glass Urbana Civic Association Urbana Mobile Homes Court of Appeals Herb Morrison

Funeral notices from Frederick area obituaries and services

Funeral services were held for Frank Sterling Grumbine of Unionville at Liberty town funeral home with burial in Kriders Cemetery. Felix B. Hemler of near Thurmont also had services at St. Anthony's Shrine with interment in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Charles Martin Storm had largely attended services at M. R. Etchison and Son Funeral Home with interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Ruth Talmadge Riddlemoser died at Foxleigh Nursing Home and was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery. services conducted at Robert E. Dailey and Son Funeral Home.

Frank Sterling Grumbine Unionville St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore Libertytown D. D. Hartzler and Sons Bruce Ramsburg Mitchell Smith John Smith Francis Grumbine James Grumbine Grumbine Charles Grumbine Steve Grumbine Kriders Westminster Felix B. Hemler Thurmont St. Anthony’s Shrine Vincent Tomalski Larry Miller Ray Miller Ronald Hemler John Wantz Richard Orndorff Phillip Orndorff St. Anthony’s Cemetery Creager Charles M. Storm Charles Martin Storm Lillian Virginia Storm Frederick Memorial Hospital M. R. Etchison and Son E. Church St Bruce A. Ramsburg Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Paul S.stull Charles Smith Duvall Sneadner John Williams Glenn Browning Carlos Glesan Robert Appleby Airy Calvin Ogletree William Dixon Williamstown N. J Ruth T, Riddlemoser Ruth Talmadge Riddlemoser Dorsey Lee Riddlemoser Foxleigh Garrison Robert E. Dailey and Son N_ Market St Joseph H. Clem Grace Reformed United Church of Christ Aubrey Walters Elmer T. Lassiter R. E. Dailey Sr Meredith S. Fox John Bury R. E. Dailey Jr Mount Olivet Cemetery

Planning commission approves Chesley Manor and Hillcrest Orchard plans

Frederick planners hear no objections to a proposed development near the west of the site. Koepenick cites topography and compatibility with surroundings as reasons for selection. Hillcrest Orchard subdivision gains preliminary plat approval with a park land addition and road relayout. Chesley Manor gains approval for two lots at North Market and West 10th Street. Two public hearings set for next month on zoning West Linden Hills and eliminating platted streets in Goodman property.

Frederick Joseph D. Baker Baker - Kefauver Realty Koepenick Planning Commission Hillcrest Orchard Chesley Manor North Market West 10Th St

Driver charged after tractor trailer overturns on exit ramp

Etowah Tennessee man Robert Steve Qualls was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a 12:30 a.m. crash on the Ma 355 exit from U.S. 40. The 1969 tractor trailer, eastbound on U.S. 46, failed to negotiate a curve at excessive speed and overturned. Qualls was charged with operating a motor vehicle at a speed greater than reasonable and prudent.

Etowah, Tenn Frederick Memorial Hospital U.S. 40 Robert Steve Qualls Tfc Joseph Kuhn Qualls Kuhn

Taxpayers League Praises Commissioners For Keeping Tax Rate Steady

Robert E. Dailey Sr of the Frederick County and City Taxpayers League commends the Board of County Commissioners for their Herculean task in holding the tax rate to the previous year. He notes the league supports the effort against rising bureaucratic spending and endorses the local press alignment with taxpayers while praising the commissioners' stand under pressure.

Robert E. Dailey Sr Frederick County and City Taxpayers League Board of County Commissioners Dailey Tates News-Post League Taxpayers League

Rezoning Requests Heard By Planners

The Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a six acre Keysville Road rezoning from M-2 industrial to A-1 agricultural to allow a residence near a business. A Humble Oil Co request for a 17,000 square foot Urbana lot rezoning from B-2 residential to B-1 commercial for a service station was reviewed with no final decision and public concerns about traffic congestion noted.

Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission Keysville Road Humble Oil Company Urbana Sidney S. Sappington W. Jerome Offutt Old Frederick Road Sappington Humble of Co Wilbur Young MD. Rt. 80 Church Road Marion Lawson Offutt Urbana Interchange Inc Humble Oil Co State Roads Commission David Weinberg Oil Company

County considers three landfills for full county use

The county aims to operate a single central landfill but safety and convenience favor three viable sites. The Frederick landfill is projected to last 8 to 12 years, with a study due in December. Within 60 days Frederick City will send all solid waste to Reichs Ford landfill to comply with health laws. Mayors sign grant applications showing no municipal objection to county takeover of the Community Action Agency and continuation of CAA programs.

Frederick E. Paul Magaha Magaha Frederick City Reichs Ford Ture Board of County Commissioners Charles Collins Frederick County Collins State Roads Commission Water Resources Board SRC Laurence Nelson Ballenger Bennett Creek

Soviet Peace Drive for Indochina Outlined in Moscow Visit

Deputy Foreign Minister Nikolai Firyubin returned to Moscow from Asia with reactions from Hanoi and New Delhi to a Kremlin peace proposal for Indochina. Talks with Swaran Singh and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, plus an 80 minute session, outlined a Geneva type conference linked to a U S peace gesture.

New Delhi Nikolai Firyubin Soviet Union Moscow Hanoi Kremlin Indochina Swaran Singh Indira Gandhi Firyubin Foreign Ministry United States

Local Hospital Admissions Notice

Joseph Hoffman of West South Street was admitted for observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital on Wednesday with no visitors allowed. Margaret Ann Talbert of South Carroll Street entered Sunday for heart ailment and is in the intensive care unit. Milton Swain of North Market Street was admitted to University Hospital in Baltimore for observation and treatment.

Joseph Hoffman West South Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Margaret Ann Talbert South Carroll Street Milton Swain North Market Street University Hospital In Baltimore

Five Bids Placed for FCC Sewage Pumping Contract

The Frederick Board of Education received five bids Monday morning for supplying labor and equipment to pump sewage from the Frederick Community College site. No award decision yet as bids must be evaluated. The five to seven month contract aims to complete the sewer line extension serving the FCC site. Bidding firms were T. E. Crummitt, R. Rogers Nicholas, H. K. Pass, R. J. Smith, and Buck Tyeryar.

Board of Education Frederick Community College FCC Frederick City T. E. Crummitt R. Rogers Nicholas H. K. Pass R. J. Smith Buck Tyeryar

Frederick man on probation for receiving stolen goods

A 24 year old Frederick man Kenneth Robinson of Middle Alley was placed on two years probation after pleading guilty in Circuit Court to receiving stolen goods. Judge Robert E. Clapp Jr. sentenced him with public defender William Leckemby present for a case involving tires and accessories from a car owned by William Sanger valued at more than $100. The indictment came from the September 1969 Grand Jury with a May 28 guilty plea.

Frederick Kenneth Robinson Middle Alley Robert E. Clapp Jr Robinson William Leckemby William Sanger

Women’s Liberation Movement Gains Labor Support

The piece notes diverse sponsors including Rep Shirley Chisholm Gloria Steinem and Bella Abzug for women’s rights. It highlights scant interest from large unionized groups as NOW leaders urge women to stay at work and pursue private action discussions to avoid penalties for walking out.

U.S. Labor Department Women’s Liberation Shirley Chisholm D-N.y Kate Miller Gloria Steinem Bella Abzug Jeannette Rankin U.S House of Representatives Florida

Mayors Review County General Plan Highlights Growth Needs

County mayors received a final look at Frederick County general development plan. Planning director Richard Crombie said the plan guides the forthcoming comprehensive plan and public facilities and services needs. Projections include new county offices, libraries, and expanded police and fire protection, with facility siting in Lewistown Yellow Springs Frederick Urbana Myersville and other areas.

Margaret Hindman Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission Richard Crombie Crombie Lewistown U.S. 15 Yellow Springs Frederick Urbana Myersville Walkersville New Market Near Fu

Kindergarten Plans Fall Opening at Esther Grinage

The Esther Grinage Kindergarten invites applications for four year old nursery students and five year old kindergartners. Medical record blanks are available by calling Mrs. Emily Angelety at 662-2420. The kindergarten is a member of the United Appeal.

Esther Grinage Emily Angelety Grinage The United Appeal

Public Sale Ponton's Community Sale

Auctions every Wednesday at 6 30 P M rear 238 W 5th St. This week lists two bedroom suites dining room suite breakfast set TV electric stoves washers air conditioner garden tractor tools old furniture and many household items plus toys and appliances. Open daily until 6 P M Mon and Thu until 8 P M Sat until 1 P M phone 663 4601 new and used private sale.

Ponton W. 5Th St D.R T.V Elec H.P Citizens Band Hallicrafter Civic Monitor Youngsware Limoge Pho

Local notices and ads from Frederick area paper

Community items list education tutoring political signs and campaign materials. Local notices include planned Parenthood meeting details, acknowledgments, condolences, reunion and auction notices. Numerous business ads promising services from dairying to home improvements and local sales.

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William R. Eyler East 2Nd Street California Austin Frederick Avon, Conn Paul S. Boles Near Frederick Sarah Frederick Boles Congress Washington Public SA Joe’s Cleaners N. Market George Smith, Jr Tyson Myerly Rowe Harvey R. Miller Ethel Adcock Emmett Adcock Bergman Street Louisville Kentucky Cappello’s Food Market N. Market St Goéette U. S Planned Parenthood Chapter of Winchester Hall Pryor Ronnie Dove Frederick Armory Howard Fink Barbara Ann Young University of Maryland Hospital Maryland Robert V. Young Donna Jean Young Rosemont Farmers Picnic Bertie E. Morseberger Michael Feete Ralph Miller Friends & Neighbors D. E. Morseberger Jacobs Road Mt. Airy Rt. 40 David Wayne Knott George William Smith New Midway L. A. Hutzzeil National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Md Helen V. Hansen Earl Himes Eli Martin Donald Depher Thomas Crouch Ralph Homes Robert E. Thompson Cappello Harold & Mary Alice Remsberg & Family Cunningham Fails Park Thurmont, Md Ernest Hackey Main St Damascus Mildred A. Cherry Frederick Co P.O. Box Gene & Gerry's K. C.’s Place Fredericktowne Inn Frederick News-Post East Patrick Street Adamstown Henry Rodger's New York Strip Rodger Quynn Walter E. Smith, JR King Floor Service, Inc East Street R. J. Smith Plumbing & Heating Paul R. Kolb Catoctin Mountain Gorges & Carports Hallmark Swimming Pools MAY Bros., Inc Hilton Homes Sherwin Williams E. Patrick St World Book Encyclopedia Child Craft Dictionary & Atlas Connie Ken Mercer Shepley S. Market St. Oper CBS Electric Co Womer E. Patrick Street Brown Insulation Fiberglas CBS Insulating Co Summer Ecker Meadowcrest Subdivision Old Receiver Road Shookstown Crocker & Little Builders, Inc S. Market St Frederick Glass Shop E. 4Th Street Studly’s Woodrow Bill) Anerson Saile East Patrick St
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