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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1970
Page
5
Obituary notices for Denzil Ellwood Rust 83 of Lovettsville Virginia and three other deaths from the region including Frank W. Messler 69 of Hanover Pennsylvania and Ralph W. Miller 72 of Thurmont. Details include survivors, death dates, funeral arrangements and burial locations across local towns.
The body of Jack Wayne Wright 20 of Baltimore was found early today in the trunk of his car parked on the new section of U S 15 south of Frederick. A suicide note was left and Wright appeared to have inserted a pipe into the exhaust system causing his death.
City police investigate three breakings and entries. West Frederick Junior High School was entered Thursday morning with a $10 ladies ring and small chain stolen from the girls gym. Colonial 66 Service Station on Seventh and Market streets was ransacked last night, about $15 in cigarettes cigars peanuts and ice cream stolen. A burglar alarm at Farmers Feed and Supply stopped a thief from taking a portable television, alarm drove the thief away. Det. Thomas Darlis and Sgt. Calvin Phillips commented on the cases.
An explosion tore through the ground floor of the Ky Son enlisted men's quarters in downtown Saigon, causing extensive damage but no injuries. A time bomb in a truck is suspected. about 400 Americans evacuated the building. The report notes Bengali is spoken by 93 million people.
Funeral services were held for Roy W. Graham, husband of Wallie Fitez Graham, at Trinity Chapel, Evangelical Reformed Church, with Rev. Paul L. Althouse officiating. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Also reported are services for Earl J. Owen at the Creager Funeral Home Thurmont with Rev. George B. Hartman presiding, burial at Mt. Tabor Cemetery Rocky Ridge, and for Mrs. Katie Morell Runkles of Knoxville at Feete Funeral Home Brunswick with Fr. Thomas P. Staup officiating, interment at the Reformed Cemetery in Knoxville.
Weather favors a strong camp program lineup at Gambrill State Park as August opens the final round of interpretive activities. A colonial herb drier replica will be shown with historic plant remedies, and edible wild plants discuss their preparations. Ranger Patrick D. Kelly invites locals to share knowledge. Foraging wild plants is presented as an affordable, family friendly hobby, linking nature to ancestral skills. Weekend schedule lists a Friday campfire at 9 p.m. near Rock Run and Sunday nature walk at 10:30 a.m. plus a 9 p.m. campfire near the same Rock Run entrance.
Frederick Post Office patrons report receiving chain letters in the past week. Superintendent James S. Crist warns that sending or continuing chain letters can lead to loss of mail privileges and even personal harm, noting that chain letters are illegal lottery material under Section 124.51.
The board approved zoning conditions from May to September including rental use for transient sites, gravel roads, no commercial uses, state approval for grading and tree cutting, size-limited signs, and no mobile homes. Fred Sparer received a 15 foot setback variance for a future single family home. Lawrence Ebert may convert a hog house to an artist studio under conditions, and Robert Leahy Sr. may open an antique shop in a wood shed with outdoor ad limits. The county seeks temporary quarry use to dispose of demolition materials, stumps, and tires.
In Montevideo left wing Tupamaro guerrillas seized Dan A. Mitrione a U S public safety adviser from Indiana attached to AID. Police reported Mitrione found wounded an hour later but embassy said they knew nothing. Guerrillas also attempted to kidnap Aloisi Comitti Brazilian consul and two other U S officials Gordon Jones and Nathan Rosenfeld.
Mrs Patsy Putman of Lewis town marks a birthday today. Christopher Brian Fields, son of Mr and Mrs Donald T Fields, celebrated his first birthday on July 10 with a large party at grandparents Maurice and Mrs Delashmutt home. Lester Burrier couple and sons from Thurmont recently vacationed at Silver Springs Florida.
Rector Gilbert Newby estimated annual costs for audio maintenance at 300 dollars while Olsen quoted about 400 for audio and 500 for video. Board President Matthews requested a report on TJ system success for future studies. Grobowski stated FCC plans could serve 40 students at once, 20 in the retrieval center and 20 in study areas, and the board granted a confidence vote to open bids.
Residents in New Market and Walkersville raise objections to the lack of public notice about the hearing and note planners failed to present definite plans. Planners will present master plans with revisions to the Planning and Zoning Commission for approval at the August meeting, then to County Commissioners later.
About 100 Garrett County residents will report Tuesday to repair 790 miles of roads. County commissioners voted 2-1 to hire a new workforce amid a four month strike over union recognition. State Police and deputies will be on hand. officials cite past bombings and violence and warned of potential clashes.
Rescue workers report five more villages devastated as the known dead climb to 175 and officials warn the toll may rise further. Red Lion and Sun tallies list 451 seriously injured across 31 villages in the quake zone.
A heartfelt birthday remembrance for Robert M. Stallings featuring verses on memories and loss. A church supper and local notices follow, with community events, fundraisers, reunions, auctions, and service ads listed for Frederick area readers.
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