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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1971

Page

11

Drowning death of 16 year old in Maryland area

Joseph Michael Quick, 16, of Comus Road Clarksburg, died by drowning in a pond near his home Thursday. Born in Washington DC, he was the son of Joseph F. and Lillian Sponaugle Quick. Surviving are a sister Susan C. Quick. Visitation today 7–9 p.m. and Sunday 3–5 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. at Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home Damascus. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. Interment National Memorial Park Falls Church.

Joseph Michael Quick Comus Road Clarksburg Washington, D.C Joseph F Lillian Sponaugle Quick Susan C. Quick Olin L. Molesworth Damascus National Memorial Park Falls Church Clarence L. Ridgeway Clarence Lee Ridgeway Burkittsville Irving W Sally E. Norris Ridgeway B&o Railroad Loyal Order of the Moose Brunswick Order of Eagles Stedman Keenan Post American Legion Priscilla Cave Ridgeway Ralph L. Ridgeway Baltimore Paul F. Ridgeway Dawson Harry E. Stockman Frederick Ralph R. Ridgeway Oscar A. Ridgeway Feete Locust Valley

Fire Log Report of 24-hour calls ending at 10 am

Fire calls logged 4:39 PM at City Second Street with field fire and Independent responders. County none. Ambulance status Emergency Routine-2. Jail population shows 21 males and 1 female. Contact numbers 663-4400 or 662-6333.

City Second Street

Funeral Service for Stanley Edwin Grantham

Funeral services for Stanley Edwin Grantham aged 5867 Muncaster Mill Road Rockville were held Friday at 11 a.m. at the late residence with Elder M Dale Hannah pastor of the Sligo Seventh Day Adventist Church Takoma Park officiating Pallbearers included Lawrence B Grantham Clarence E Abbott Harold C Morris William J Miller Stephen W Reynolds Robert Ehenshore Clinton W Scaggs and N Wayne Elgin Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery M R Etchison and Son conducted arrangements

Stanley Edwin Grantham Munchaster Mill Road Rockville Washington Sanitarium and Hospital M. Dale Hannah Sligo Clinton W. Scaggs N. Wayne Elgin Ir Terment Mount Olivet Cemetery M. R. Etchison and Son

Draft Deadlock Slows Vietnam War Policy Amid Deferments

The deadlock centers on a Mansfield backed amendment demanding nine month US withdrawal after enactment, with no binding effect on the President. Draft authority remains limited to men deferred before June 30, and Tarr urges boards to remind draft age men of registration duties while deferments expire. White House may decide on restarting induction for those never defermented if manpower tightens.

Laird Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont Vietnam Curtis W. Tarr White House Induction Tarr

Induction Authority Expires Yet Local Boards Continue

Mrs. Plunkard notes draft calls paused but classification stays. Defense requests 16 000 July August draft via Selective Service await Congressional action on the draft bill. Young men with low lottery numbers may face induction after calls resume. many believe the system ended, which she says is incorrect. Local boards still consider CO, hardship, and student deferments and urge timely deferment or exemption requests.

Plunkard

Local residents gain new posts and celebrate milestones

Personal notices list Mr. Pierce H. Gaver Jr of Reston accepting a Civil Service post in Washington after West Point and Stanford Research work. Frederick births and milestones include Melissa Burdette’s third birthday, Harold R. Gray’s recruit graduation, Michael B. Luhn’s completion of Army basic training, and Naval Commander John D. Rodda moving to Frederick with family while commanding USS Borie training Naval Reserve personnel.

Pierce H. Gaver Jr Reston Civil Service Washington, D.C West Point Gaver Stanford Research Palo Alto Calif Arlington Pierce H. Gaver East Patrick Street Melissa Ann Burdette Ralph Burdette Frederick Avenue Harold R. Gray Charles G. Gray Frederick Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island 5, C Frederick High School Pfe Michael B. Luhn Charles B. Luhn East Third St Army Training Center Ft. Campbell Naval John D. Rodda Miami Fla Rodda Borie Alexandria Marion Glendale Drive

Thunderstorms cloud Frederick Mountains weekend plans

The weatherman warns of thundershowers this afternoon and evening threatening weekend excursions and festivities. Daytime highs mid to upper 80s, nights in the upper 50s and low 60s. Monday turns variably cloudy with possible rain Tuesday. Yesterday's high reached 87, low 58. Measurable precipitation in the region.

Frederick Mountains

Police Find Marijuana Growing on Abandoned Farm

Eight marijuana plants in plastic buckets were found Friday in a trench silo on Shirley Bohn’s abandoned farm about three miles north of Mt. Airy. Detectives Bosley and Harbaugh seized the plants, which stood about 48 inches high, and the marijuana is held at the Maryland State Police Barracks as investigation continues with possible future arrests.

Shirley Bohn Mt. Airy Thomas S. Bosley Carl R. Harbaugh Maryland State Police

Army Man Injured In Cycle Crash At Fort Detrick

An Army man at Fort Detrick suffered multiple injuries when his motorcycle hit a car on US 15 at Motter Avenue and overturned. James Lee Mayland 24 was treated for back and arm abrasions and a broken leg before transfer to Walter Reed Hospital for ankle surgery. Police charged Mayland with failure to grant the right of way.

Fort Detrick Motter Avenue James Lee Mayland Army Fort Detrick Ward 200 Walter Reed Hospital Washington, D.C Homer Ray Henry Jr Millroy U.S. 15 Mayland Henry Pryor Road Tiurmont Esther MacSmith Lake Worth Fla Charles Russell Favorite Thurmont Smith Paul Samuel Hoffman Jr Miss Smith Elizabeth W. Pickard Favorite Hoffman Sherman Oliver Coonrad Sabillasville Coonrad Jerry Wayne Adams Adams Freddie Cleaver Frederick East Street Cleaver Annie Veronica Cleaver Cedric H. Smith Walter Reed

Insurance Cancellations Unconfirmed Here

Reports by policyholders about cancellations are unconfirmed but two South Market Street merchants say they received notice after Saturday night disturbances that caused about 2500 dollars in damage mainly to windows. Maryland officials explain riot damage is covered, rights to a reason for cancellation exist, and complaints go to the State Insurance Commission in Baltimore. Fair Plan can assist owners needing coverage, with inspections and rate guidance for insurable properties.

South Market Street State Insurance Commissioner Edward J. Birrane Maryland State Insurance Commission Baltimore Birrane

Community housing plan aims to expand FHA loan access

Hunley urges professionals to aid residents in applying for FHA loans and to mobilize housing programs. A renovation plan would pay landlords for unit improvements by STAP volunteers, with tenants receiving rent subsidies, often lower than prior rents. The initiative would employ low income people, creating jobs and improving the neighborhood for all residents.

Hunley STAP

Builder aims to cut costs with low income housing plan

Hunley outlines a non profit program to supply modular townhouse and pre fab homes at lower rents. The plan targets low income residents and seeks to ease pre construction steps while offering tax depreciation incentives to attract business support and volunteer involvement from local businessmen.

Hunley Housing Corporation

Frederick County bids for snow plows and school paving work

Frederick County Maryland bids opened for six truck mounted one way snow plow blades August 4 1971 in Winchester Hall with complete specifications at the County Engineers Office. Separate notice for Board of Education of Frederick County inviting bids on paving Walkersville High School area with bids due July 30 1971. The notices note bid acceptance or rejection rights and specify bid processes and office locations.

Frederick County Roads Board Frederick Maryland D.S.T County Engineers’ Office Winchester Hall Frederick County Commissioners William 5S Board OF Education Frederick County Church Street Walkersville Board OF Education OF John L. Carnochan, JR

Variety items advertised in community sale notices

A dense scan of local notices lists weekly furniture auctions at Ponton’s Community Sale with items including freezers, desks, lawn tools, appliances. Additional entries promote Mack's Diner specials, contractor services, hunting kennel offerings, a reunion, a picnic, and local shop ads. Public notices cover vacation closings and upcoming fairs, bazaars, and farm sales.

Stripped Furniture For Sale And Services Ad Mix

An eclectic classified page lists items for sale and services including stripped furniture, refinishing, carpet cleaning by Servicemaster, and local business ads. Also included are church suppers, summer activities, a Lions club event, and community notices with prices and contact numbers.

Hospital Discharges From Frederick Memorial Hospital

Frederick Memorial Hospital released a list of patients discharged in the past 24 hours including Richard Harris Thomas Rutledge James Working Michael Wilcom Kimberly LaBrush and several others. The report names many individuals with prefixes Mrs Miss and Mr indicating a mix of ages and genders among those discharged.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Richard Harris Thomas Rutledge James Working Michael Wilcom Kimberly LaBrush Grace M. Esterly Lillian Yingling Charles Bowens Anna Martin Lyman Crawford Elizabeth Frey Frank Bierline Kathleen M. Hall Sara Fossett

Estate Sale Notice for Fred G. Shepley Property

Personal representatives announce an estate sale on August 14 1971 at 11:00 A M on property west of Old Brad dock south of Alternate Route 40 Frederick County. The sale includes appliances furniture tools vehicles trailers and a 14 by 24 garage with 0.22 acre adjacent lot and 2 acres total. Real estate to be sold at noon with 10 percent down and 30 day balance. Possession of mobile homes Sept 1 and trailing details on taxes and interest.

Ponton W. 5Th St Fred G. Shepley Frederick County Old Braddock Eva M. Shepley G. Wilson Mercer Potomac Edison Co Dorsey Gilbert Mary E. Storm Edward. D. Storm W. Church St Frederick John L Ponton Mobel Wachter Storm & Storm

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