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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1965

Page

5

Deaths of Rev Maitland Watterworth and Mrs Mabel Grow

The month sees the passing of the Rev Maitland Watterworth at 87 after a short illness in Kalamazoo Michigan. He leaves four sons and nine grandchildren. Also reported is the sudden death of Mrs Mabel Gay Grow at 64 in Grafton West Virginia while visiting her daughter. She leaves two sons and a brother, with funeral arrangements by Robert E Dailey and Son in Grafton.

Watterworth Maitland Watterworth The Christian Church Kalamazoo Michamazoo Carlye Watterworth Marshall, Mich Eldenbelt Pat Gente Atterworth Avenue Christian Church Wheaton Herbert C. Grow Mabel Gay Grow Grafton West, Va Leslie Crawford Seventh Street Harrison County West Va Dexter Ruth J. Bosley Hickman Methodist Church Grafton American Legion Post Grow Grafton City Hospital Herbert C. Grow Jr Silver Spring Clarence Grow Frederick Hick Man Robert E. Dailey and Son Funeral Home Frederick

Hess Heads Medicare Program in 1965 Rollout

Arthur E. Hess, 48, a Baltimore native and longtime Social Security Administration official, will be the first director of the Medicare program. The move, likely to gain congressional approval this week, follows NAACP protests over James Murray who heads the Medicare task force for his record on racial integration.

Baltimore Arthur E. Hess Social Security Administration Congress Woodlawn National Association For the Advancement of Colored People James Murray Hess Bureau of Disability and Health Insurance Social Security Next Duty 1 Herbert Hill NAACP Murray Social Security Headquarters Johnson Hill

Fashions Draw Teen Reactions From Page One

Two teenagers Gale Wachter and Diane Bussard from New Market express strong dislike for the latest fashion trends in Paris and other centers. They say they would not wear short skirts and would not be caught dead in such styles, suggesting the fashion world may be alienating Frederick.

New Market Gale Wachter Diane Bussard Paris Frederick

Castro Predicts Inevitable Latin Revolts

Fidel Castro told a crowd of about 250000 in Santa Clara that Latin American revolutions are inevitable with or without Cuban aid. He said U S efforts to crush Cuba cannot stop growing revolutionary regimes and urged nations to follow his 1959 example as his government claims to have defeated most guerrilla opponents.

Santa Clara Cuba Fidel Castro Latin America U.S Santiago Castro

Funeral services for Elmer F. Day and Ramsburg victims

Funeral services for Elmer F. Day and Ramsburg tragedy victims were held yesterday at the Lutheran Church in Middle R0Y H. Ramsburg ca l, with services conducted by M. R. Etchison Funeral Home. The ceremony moved to United Church of Christ in Forney, followed by burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Elmer F. Day Lutheran Church Middle H. Ramsburg Cael Bae Ramsburg M. R. Etchison Soa Son Funeral Home Med United Church of Christ Forney Mount Olivet Cem

Soldier's Continued Plans After Army Life Include Family Ties

Mann will spend the next year caring for his children Valerie four and twins Gloria and Carol who turn three in September. He took a placement test for the Associated Press in April and scored high. Writing runs in the family. his sister did reporting and his father wrote The Jackie Robinson Story book and screenplay. The Manns plan to settle permanently in Frederick after three years with the Army.

Mann Valerie Gloria Carol Associated Press Jackie Robinson Frederick

Youth Conversation Commission Aims for Youth Rehabilitation

Judge Youngdahl, organizer of the Youth Conversation Commission in Minnesota, seeks to steer youthful offenders toward rehabilitation and away from hardened criminals. He will leave for Sweden on August 1 for 18 days as State Department representative to an international crime convention. Kingman Brewster Jr., Yale president and son of a Thurmont native, is also named to the commission.

Minnesota Youngdahl Sweden State Department Kingman Brewster Jr Yale University Thurmont

Police Still Seek Gunman on Ice Street

Frederick police hunt an unidentified shooter who fired from a passing car at 11:35 p.m. July 18, wounding 47 year old John F. Smith of 128 Ice Street. Smith, shot in the abdomen, has been released from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Witnesses recalled a car with Georgia license plates. Det Lt Ellis G Carty says no suspects yet.

Frederick Ice Street John F. Smith Ice St Frederick Memorial Hospital Smith Ellis G. Carty Georgia Carty

Local Bakery Rebrands as Famlee Bakers Inc in Walkersville

The American Beauty Baking Company, based in Walkersville for a decade, changes its name to Famlee Bakers Inc and will relocate soon. It will phase in new branding while continuing to offer bread, rolls, and sweet goods formerly under American Beauty.

American Beauty Baking Company Walkersville Famlee Bakers l Inc American Beauty Trier Famlee

East Third Street Carnival Helps Easter Seal Center

A neighborhood carnival on East Third Street park raised 30 dollars for the Easter Seal Treatment Center. Local families and children organized the event with games, refreshments, and prizes. Organizers included Cheryl Hemby, Sandy Hemby, Michele Hemby, Cynthia Hemby, Teresa Brandt, Steven Brandt, Stuart Gordon, and Hugh Gordon, with help from Cindy Engle, Jennifer Sullivan, David Simon, Larry Axtell, and Susan Krantz.

East Third Street Cheryl Sandy Michele Cynthia Hemby Robert Hemby Teresa Steven Brandt Robert Brandt Stuart Hugh Gordon Paul Gordon Cindy Engle Jennifer Sullivan David Simon Larry Axtell Susan Krantz

Mt Airy High Queen Contest In Firemen Parade

Miss Brown a Mt Airy High School graduate and Bureau of Standards secretary won $50 in the beauty contest with runners up collecting $30 and $20. Contestants included Linda Wright Grimm Linda Sue Elder Judy Windsor Nancy Lee Davis and others. Judges were Mr and Mrs Keller and Mr and Mrs Lochary of the Maryland State Firemen's Association. John Zufall hosted. Delaine Hobbs assisted. Thursday queen Linton will be grand marshal with Mullinix assisting. Miss Brown and her court will lead Mt Airy division in the parade.

Mt. Airy High School Bureau of Standards Washington Linda Wright Carol Grimm Linda Sue Elder Judy Windsor Nancy Lee Davis Carol Ann Colburn Mary Lou Lowman Jane Pickett Mary Ann Kelly Howard A. Keller Peter Paul Lochary Keller Maryland State Firemen’s Association Lochary State Firemen’s Association John Zufall Delaine Hobbs Miss Linton Mullinix Miss Brown Mt. Airy

Koreans Bid Final Farewell To Rhee

Half a million Koreans lined Seoul streets as the body of former President Syngman Rhee was carried to a grave in the national cemetery on the Han River. Funeral services were held at Chungdong Methodist Church. A procession stalled at City Hall Plaza after a planned memorial program was canceled due to confusion. Rhee, toppled in 1960 after a student revolt, died July 19 in Honolulu at age 90.

Seoul Korea Syngman Rhee National Chungdong Methodist Church Rhee City Hall Plaza Honolulu

Senate confirms Coleman for judge on U S circuit

The Senate approved President Johnson's nomination of James P. Coleman to the U S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by a 76 to 8 vote. Coleman, a former Mississippi governor, testified he held no prejudice that would affect his duties as a judge. The Fifth Circuit covers much of the Deep South.

Washington Senate Johnson James P. Coleman U.S. Sth

Council Hears Attack On City Housing

Frederick city housing group urges a two pronged approach calling for a housing code and an open housing bill. Landlords report repairs only to avert collapse, not improvements, with average rents around 35 dollars monthly. Concerns include industrial zoning, tenant affordability, and uncertain return on investment.

Frederick Leonard Green Green Frederick City

Bowlus Reunion Set for Gathland State Park

The Bowlus family reunion will be held Sunday August 8 at Gathland State Park near Burkittsville with a rain site in Burkittsville Parish Hall. A 12:30 p.m. picnic lunch precedes entertainment by Johnny Horman. all Bowlus family members and friends are invited.

Bowlus Gathland State Park Burkittsville Johnny Horman

Indian Squaw 116 Sits Porch Says Oldest Piute in California

Tat zumbie Du Pea marks her 116th birthday by sitting on her porch counting passing cars. She is described as the oldest living Piute Indian and oldest native Californian. The piece notes her Social Security from bit parts in Hollywood, often as a squaw, and ends with a Byron reference to Childe Harold.

Los Angeles Tatzumbie du Pea

Eugene Burdick Dies at 46 in San Diego Tennis Collapse

Noted author Eugene Burdick, co author of The Ugly American, collapsed and died at a San Diego resort hotel while playing tennis. The Berkeley resident had been in town four days awaiting book publication arrangements in New York. He was playing with Mrs. H N Wood when he felt ill and died en route to a local hospital.

San Diego Calif Eugene Burdick Burdick William Lederer New York Berkeley H. N. Wood

Whiteford outlines Frederick housing code push and federal needs

Whiteford outlines city steps toward a housing code and recertification for federal aid. He notes inspectors' needs, planning inputs from Ladislag Legoe Associates, and a citizen advisory group that has not acted. The Housing Authority awaits Workable Program recertification before public housing funds can flow.

Ing Whiteford Frederick Julian Tarrant Ladislag Legoe Associates HHFA

Miss Cheryl Stockman Celebrates Tenth Birthday Today

Miss Cheryl Stockman daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Stockman of West South Street is celebrating her tenth birthday today. County Commissioner Russell Z Herman sent postcards to all courthouse offices on Monday from Hawaii where he is spending part of his month long vacation tour of the nation.

Cheryl Stockman J. W. Stockman West South Street Russell Z. Herman Hawaii

Local Sickness Updates From Frederick Area

Michael Schultz son of Mr and Mrs James T Schultz of West Patrick Street goes to Kernans Hospital Baltimore today for surgery Mrs Harry Browning of Point of Rocks returns to Frederick Memorial Hospital for observation and treatment Mrs James A Catsail of Araby Road enters Frederick Memorial Hospital on Sunday for observation and treatment

Michael Schultz James T. Schultz West Patrick Street Kernans Hospital Baltimore Harry Browning Point of Rocks Frederick Memorial Hospital James A. Catsail Araby i Road

Thurmont buys chlorinator for water system

Thurmont commissioners at a special meeting approved a $2500 chlorinator purchase to replace the old unit at the town reservoir. They also agreed to extend a two inch water line 200 feet to property owned by former mayor Donald Lewis, with the town paying for the first 100 feet and Lewis charged for the remainder per town policy.

Thurmont Donald Lewis West Main Street Lewis

Frederick Housing Authority Seeks Proposals for 780000 Temporary Notes

The Housing Authority of the City of Frederick invites sealed bids at 24 West Sixth Street for 780000 in 26th Series temporary notes to finance a low rent housing project. Notes dated September 8 1965 mature September 9 1966 bearing interest as fixed in accepted proposals. Proposals must follow the Authority approved form and may be obtained from the Scocal Authority at the above address.

Housing Authority City OF Frederick Local Authority West Sixth Street Maryland E.D. S.T Soc Cal Authority

Frederick County public hearing on zoning map amendments

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing August 10, 1965 at 10:00 a.m. in Frederick Maryland to consider changing 1,184 acres from R-1 residential to R-3 residential on Route 27 area owned by Hawkins Stinson and Stinson, and 13,0283 acres on Route 73 adjacent to Yellow Springs Elementary School owned by Thomas D. Kline, with opportunity for all interested parties to be heard.

Board of County Commissioners Hiram Winchester Winchester Hall East Church Street Frederick Maryland Ridgeville Charles B. Hawkins Joyce R. Hawkins William H. Stinson Lou Stinson Randolph B. Rosencrantz Yellow Springs Thomas D. Kline

Second School Theft Reported By Police

City police continue investigation into two robberies at South Frederick Elementary School with over 3000 dollars in equipment stolen. In both incidents thieves targeted visual aids, with the latest theft at the old Washington Street School. earlier loss from the old Lincoln High School totaled 2075 dollars.

South Frederick Ellis G. Carty Washington Street Carty Lincoln High School

In Memoriam Gordon Ann Hildebrand Gordon

In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister Ann Hildebrand Gordon who departed this life July 27 1964 one year ago July brings sad memories You will never be forgotten by nee who loved you it SS We often hear you speak to us In the stillness of the night we are left with precious memories When morning brings the light we patiently await Gods call to join you again Where there'll be no heart aches or suffering In the land that knows no pain Mother and Daddy Sisters and Brothers

Gordon Ann Hildebrand Gordon Nee

Local Notices From Barton Area Pubs and Businesses

Effective August 1 haircuts will cost one dollar daily at Martden s Barber Shop on 319 E Patrick St Fleischman s Cleaners closes for vacation August 2 through 7. Leon A House CPA offices close from noon July 28 through July 31. The Wisner descendants invite kin to the annual reunion at Millers Woods Utica on the first Sunday of August.

Marsden E. Patrick St Leon A. House, C.P.A Charles Cordelina Wisner Millers Woods Utica

Crab Feed and Community Notices in Frederick Area

Mennonite events and local ads list a crab feed at Middletown AMVETS on July 31 from 7 to 9 PM with 2.50 admission, plus a family reunion at Fishing Creek Reservoir August 18 noon for Shafer descendants. Numerous small ads cover gas station double stamp promotions, a Jeffersonian Club crab feast, rural auction near Thurmont, and restaurant specials at A&W Root Beer in Frederick, with farm equipment sales, help wanted for a waitress, and florist offerings.

George Laura Shafer Fishing Creek Reservoir

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