School Budget Prompts Staff Cuts and New Building Plans
The Frederick County Board of Education reduced the budget target by scheduling $435 000, $5 000 less than last summer’s planned amount, citing proposed elimination of an attendance officer as a cost saving. Parkway School project final payment of $3 000 was reported. The board formed a committee to plan the new New Market school with architect Morris F. Bowers and urged early state approval. Discussions covered bus driver contracts, insurance, and bus fleet maintenance. About 40 local children could gain free transport to Thurmont High, but only if funds permitted. Significant resignations included Miss Esther Hattnsten, Miss Dorothy Gaie, and Charles Mierbeck. new staff named Melvin Derr and Miss Grace Aghr.
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Frederick Corsts
Board of Educaom
G. Lloyd Palmer
Palmer
Robert J. Warfeld
Harry ¥. George
Assstad County
James C. Biehl
Board of Education
Wability
Westsble
Sabillesville
Thurmont High School
Rosenwald Punc
Melals
Ward of Education
Grace 4Ghr
Middletown
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Melvin Derr
Frederck
Esther Hattnsten
Walkersville
Dorothy Gaie
Frederick High School
Charles Mierbeck
Brunswick Bign School
Weather Summary and Temperature Cutoffs for June
Summary of historical weather data noting precipitation to date and month totals, with historical comparisons to 1930 and 1991. Highlights include June totals, daily high and low temperatures, and timing for sun and moon events. Observed deficiency to June 1 stands at 0.62 inch, with yesterday’s high and low recorded and the next day’s sunrise and moonrise times.
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Otek
Durisger Must Die in Chair for Girl's Death
A grim verdict is reported as Durisger, aged 25, awaits execution by chair for the murder of a girl. The defense argued against the death penalty, while prosecutors pressed for justice in a high profile case. The case drew wide attention as details of the crime emerged and legal proceedings continued.
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Durisger
Flag Day Exercises at Baker Park June 14 in Frederick
The Frederick Lodge No. 684 will hold an annu ous Flag Day program at Baker Park Sunday June 14 at 6 pm. A parade from the Biks' Lodge to the park leads by the First Regiment Band and Company A with American Legion Drum Corps and P O E members. Major General Amos A Fries will give a keynote address and flags will be draped in historic display.
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Frederick Lodge
B. P
Ellis
Baker Park
Amos A. Pries
A. S. A. Washinon
Wes
Sesond Street
Market
Church
Church Street
First Regiment
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
State Armory
United States
David C. Winebrenner
Fries
Chemical Warfare
United States Army
Engineer Corps
American Flag Association
Willam B. Bennett
Alfred W. Gaver
Semator Hiltom Ill Comat Slam Je Qaures Urawal Cords
Bethesda resident files in Monterey County Superior Court seeking a stock dispute ruling. The document lists a state filing date and mentions clerk actions in the county court. The case centers on a commercial matter tied to the local area and involves multiple parties.
Dr. Fl Detrick Funeral Friday
Dr Detrick a 42 year old physician and air forces captain in the Maryland National Guard died after serving as a general practitioner. He studied in Alexandria and Maryland, served in World War I in France, and practiced at his Baltimore home before death. He is survived by his wife Marion and a son John Umpstead Detrick.
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Ruxton
New Market
Surmer
Baltimore
Detrick
John Umpstead
Mina Downey Detrick
New
Maryland National Guard
Marion Douglas
Harrisburg
John Umpsvad Detrick
Two Fires On East Fifth Within An Hour
Two fires on East Fifth street Wednesday afternoon caused damage but no serious injuries. The first blaze at 3 30 damaged roofing behind Walter G Johnsons home at 100 East Fifth street with 16 automobiles in the garage. cause undetermined. The second fire at 4 23 in the Quaker City cleaners shop near Market Street caused odorizer to ignite and was quickly controlled. Junior Fire Company and Citizens truck responded to both alarms.
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East Fifth Street
Walter G. Johnson
Quaker City Cleaners
Fifth Street
Market Street
Junior Fire Company
Citizens’ Truck
Bond issue oversubscribed seven times in record demand
Washington AP The 800 million dollar bond issue announced by Secretary Mellon drew subscriptions totaling 8.04 billion, more than seven times oversubscribed. The 18 year 3 3 4 percent bonds were to begin the redemption of the short term 200 million loan, with subscriptions received by federal reserve banks and the treasury through last night.
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Washington, Dunt & (Ap
Mellon
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Depoti
Mortimer Schiff Dies Sudden death at Oyster Bay home
Mortimer Schiff, born June 5 1807 in New York City and longtime partner at Kuhn Loeb & Co, died suddenly at his Oyster Bay residence. He was president of the Boy Scouts of America and leaves two children, John Mortimer Schiff aged 25 and a daughter married to Richard B. W. Hai.
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Thropies
Lee and I
Boy Scouts of America
Hos
Schufl
New York City
Kuhn, Loeb and Company
Adele G
John Mortimer Schiff
Richard B. W. Hai
Weekend weather boosts Maryland crops after warm spell
Weather and crop conditions in Maryland improved after a sunny and warm period from May 27 to May 31, with highs above 90 in western valleys May 28 and 29. Thunderstorms hit western and north central Maryland May 30, heavy rain May 31, then a cool clear June 2. Crops show rapid growth. wheat heads, potatoes, corn, and gardens prosper, with fruit set and ripening across counties. Harvests begin on the Eastern Shore as peas and potatoes reach bloom and fruiting progresses.
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Maryland
John R. Weeks
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic Coast
Westerport
Allegheny Mountain
Girdletree
Euston
Prederick
Alia Mulisboro
Green Mountain
Newark
Pipe Line Work Continues on East Second Street
Construction crews extend pipeline access along East Second Street with tracks nearby and the east side passage cleared. Authorities plan to complete one stretch at a time, delaying traffic as dirt is spread and work advances along the roadway.
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East Second ST
Matarä
Wadia Pike
Plese
West Second Street
Degree Awards At Wittenberg Commencement 3 Clergymen 1 Jurist
At the sixth annual commencement at Wittenberg College three clergymen and one jurist received honorary degrees. Rev Amos Javer of Frederick Maryland and Rev Paul B Krauss of Fort Wayne Indiana earned Doctor of Divinity. Abraham Lincoln Kel Yep of Ontario New York received Doctor of Laws for his service as a New York State justice. Dr Traver, the college figure, delivered, edited and authored works and served as general secretary of the Luther League of America.
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Spingied
Witenber Ein Eleh Tye
Todey
Amos John Javerl
Frederick
The
Luther League of America
Paul B. Krauss
Trinity Lutheran Church
Fort Wayne
Ind
Benjamin Franklin Hofer
Zion Lutheran Church
Defiance
Abraham Lincoln Kel Yep
Ontong
New York
Hartwick Seminary
N. Y
Traver
Wittenberg
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Gilead Lutheran Church
Troy
N. W
St. Thomas Lutheran Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Lukher League Review
Commission On Mercy and Relief
Federal Council of Churches
Keefer Ordered to Pay Support in Non-Support Case
In a non-support hearing before Justice Bennett, Alvin Keefer, a Brunswick railroad worker, was ordered to pay $5 weekly for the support of his wife Alice Keefer and their two children under suspended sentence. The children are in the care of Alice's mother, Stella V Seward, while Keefer stays with his aunt, Mrs. G Cox, during unemployment. Keefer faced desertion and failure to support charges supported by bills of payment attempts. Brunswick officials testified Keefer’s temporary town employment. The matter mirrors a prior Keefer charge heard five months earlier by Justice Motter. State's Attorney Walter Sinn and H. Dorsey Exchison represented the state.
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Justice Bennett
Alvin Keefer
Brunswick Railroad
Alice K. Keefer
Stella Vv. Seward
Keefer
Woman shot by man who ends his life in West Virginia
A man shot a woman identified as Mary Lear, 22, then killed himself. The incident occurred in West Virginia as authorities investigated the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting and self-inflicted death. The report notes details about the victim and mentions related local events and background.
Anglo Argentine lead in open handicap event splash
The report lists Anglo Argentine Ira Estalate as leading with a strong ride in the open handicap, followed by Scottish American Tomim Somer and Johnny Barreli. Irishman Midge placed fourth, with other rivals including Gear Sararen and MasDonnald Sraith trailing. Final scores show Joe Lutes and Yong Manet eliminated by top scorers 160 and 182.
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Tomim Somer
Johnny Barreli
Sauling
Seaplane Me X H arrives over Atlantic toward Brazil
Porte Prince, Cap Verde Islands June 4 Germany’s Me seaplane 1H-X flew over the Atlantic toward Brazil on the final leg of its flight. The craft lifted from the water, appeared to nearly skim the sea, and vanished southward after a water takeoff. A later wireless contact reported the flight proceeding well. Annapolis graduates told to serve as America’s emissaries of trade and goodwill as navy officer numbers rise by 356 with new ensigns and marine corps appointments.
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Cap Verde Islands
Germany
Atlantic
Brazil
South Atlantic
I-X
Annapolis
Navy
Jahncke
Naval Academy
America
Suere
Marine Corps
Supply Corps
Tragic Kidnap Killings Highlight June News
May Ashley of Beaver Dam Wisconsin died after being shot by Evelyn Brown aged 15 whom he kidnapped and who fled after wounding him. Ashley killed Brown following the shooting near Winona. The pair were attacked while traveling, and Ashley confessed to the kidnapping before dying from his wounds. The incident coincides with other national reports including Hoover administration talks on budget trimming and a stock market rally with notable gains in United States Steel and International Business Machines among others.
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Mian
May Ashley
Beaver Warm
Wis
Evelyn Brown
Ashley
Winona
Mion
Washington
Adams Bag
Hoover
Navy Department
White House
Navy
Rapidan
New York
E Che
Forenven
United States Steel
Ametrican
Tellpeone
Archiven Jerspec
Eastman Ald Aabern
International Business Machine
National Lead
Salen
Freight wreck ties up traffic on B and C
A fast freight wreck disrupted Telegraph routes from New York to points south and west early this morning. Telegraph service was hampered as a train from Leux suffered a derailment affecting the Baltimore and Ohio line, causing delays in cross-country freight movement.
Home Near Completion Contractor Culler Leads Project
Gen HW OMe Culler is identified as the contractor for a home nearing completion. The update notes progress on construction and credits Culler with overseeing the final stages. The report emphasizes the ongoing work and anticipated completion timeline.
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HW Ome Culler
Frederick Woman Weds Roanoke Man in Hagerstown Home
Mow Grace Brane of Frederick and Hagerstown married Branch W. Stonebraker of Roanoke Va at a private ceremony in the home of Mr and Mrs J Alvey Long in Hagerstown. Rev Edwin Rupp officiated. The bride, former Hood College English professor, will reside in Roanoke after a wedding trip. the couple’s families and Hood College ties feature in this brief notice.
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Grace Brane
Frederick
Hagerstown
Iloclok
Branch W. Stonebraker
Roanoke
Haperstown
J. Alvey Long
South Prospect
Street
Edwin Rupp
United Brethren Church
Lakewood
Miss Brane
Long
7. B. Brane
Branebraker
Roanoke Iron Works
Clarence Stonewraker
Vegetables Progress in City Garden Project
Vegetables grow rapidly in 40 city gardens with harvests expected next week. Frederick County Drouth Emergency Association representatives report strong progress. radishes onions peas beans and lettuce thriving on 13th and 14th streets. Two women plant potatoes on two lots while a few applicants paused.
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Frederick County
T. Poole James
Drouth Emergency Association
Capt.w. W. Mines
Former King Hussein of Hedjaz Dead After Long Illness
Former Hedjaz ruler Hussein, long in exile, dies in Amman at an advanced age. He led tribal affairs for the Hedjaz and later sparked a revolt against his uncle’s successor, banished to Constantinople where he joined the Ottoman Council. Funeral details follow in this late report.
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Pomner
Amman
Trans-Jordia
Coriege
Arabia
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Constantinople
Lindbergh Plans Orient Tour in Lockheed Monoplane
Capt. Lindbergh plans an air tour of the Orient including China and Japan aboard a Lockheed monoplane equipped with pontoons for possible water landings. He seeks permission from Japan for landings and would land in Soviet territory if needed, with safety precautions for crossings. Return plans and travel dates remain undetermined.
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Frederick County Plans School Reopening on September 1
County Superintendent G Lloyd Palmer announced that Frederick County public schools will reopen Tuesday September 1 for the new term. Children turning six by December 1 1981 must report to their assigned schools on Monday morning June 8 for attendance checks and placement testing if needed. Enrolment rules require students to enroll in the first full week with vaccinations prior to entry and a Sept 9 deadline for late enrollment.
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Frederick County
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