Mayor Board To Open Bids For Water Plant and Lease
City aldermen set June 16 regular session to open bids on Contracts J and K in the general improvement program. J covers reinforced concrete foundations and valve vault for a large elevated water tank. K funds disposal plant upgrades, new pumping station, tanks, filters, and electrical work. Bid bonds vary by contract. Lease bid is for the South Court street parking area with future taxi HQ considerations. New administration year likely no major personnel changes. Prisoner stray: a 90 day sentencee walked away from a sheriffs work gang and was rearrested nearby.
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Board of Aldermen
Meyer and Aldermen
South Court Street
Honeymooning couple die from carbon monoxide in Seaside Heights
An autopsy reports that a Philadelphia couple, William H Trent and his wife, 31 and 37, died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning on their wedding night. Police found the neat apartment with unpacked suitcases and food in the refrigerator about 6 p.m. yesterday. Police cited uncertainty about the poisoning source and did not release further details. The couple had married Saturday and moved into the seaside apartment the same day.
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Seaside Heights
Ocean County
George Gibson
William H. Trent
Philadelphia
Jersey
Edward Ryan
Irl Wentz
Planning Commission Approves Sub Division Watkins Acres
The Planning Commission gave final approval Monday night to the sub division known as Watkins Acres clearing the way for the building permit. Construction will begin next week under the June 15 schedule with a $300000 permit for 52 apartment units. The plans are with the City Engineer for study and approval as the commission proceeds rapidly. Chairman G Hunter Bowers and members Storm Brunk and City Engineer Walter were present. Secretary Ramsburg was absent.
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Planning Commission
Watkins Acres
Orginal
G. Hunter Bowers
William MM. Storm
Niemann A. Brunk
W. Raymond Walter
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Mercersburg graduate Edward Hart Etchison to Europe for Olympics
Edward Hart Etchison son of Mr and Mrs A Hart Etchison 106 East Church Street graduated from Mercersburg Academy at Monday morning commencements He entered in 1945 and belonged to Washington Irving Literary Society Gun Club orchestra football band Blue and White Melodians Glee club and track He served as manager of football and basketball teams and delivered an oration Harnessing the Missouri River He will depart July 21 aboard the SS Washington with 16 Mercersburg students for Europe and the Olympic Games in England with planned visits to Paris Brussels and Switzerland Also Cumberland reports food costs reached a new peak last month with 15 items totaling 385 up from December and September 1959 levels. local road costs fell to 826 in February.
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Edward Hart Etchison
A. Hart Etchison
East Church Street
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
Washington Irving Literary Society
Etchison
Washington
Europe
England
Paris
Brussels
Switzerland
Development plans announced by Watkins Acres projected
Asa R B Watkins of Watkins Acres Inc announced that office quarters will be laid out by June 15 at West Patrick Street. The disclosure signals a sponsored development project advancing plans outlined by the firm.
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West Patrick Street
Asa RB. Watkins
Watkins Acres, Inc
Assessment Hearings Held In Frederick County
Frederick County officials conducted assessment hearings after residents complained of higher real estate values in the northern section. Lectures explained temporary reductions aim to shift the burden, with many alderman residences and business parcels revalued. Assessors noted increases reflect new values, as officials review the process with Associate Assessors C Speak and Thomas K ro guiding the review.
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Frederick
Shanes
Tnev
Warner
C Speak
Thomas Kro
Renatta
Monday protests cut in assessments for tax relief
A local discussion argues for lowering assessments on protesting properties while keeping overall tax revenue. It cites equity in assessment value and income needs, noting tax rate depends on government costs and property values. A recorded sale of a farm is also referenced amid scattered names and place mentions.
Local Socials Report Busy Frederick Gathering
In Frederick Maryland on a Tuesday in June 1948 attendees shared carved delicous refreshments and a social time. Those present included Billy Sowamier Glenn Jews Sier Dorothy David June Lininge and Jimmy Suer. Mr and Mrs Guy B S veamies Mr and Mrs Bernard F Sier Mr and Mrs Vernon C Bur ydette and Mr and Mrs James B ter attended.
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Billy Sowamier
Glenn Jews Sier
Dorothy David
June Lininge
Jimmy Suer
Guy BR. Sveamies
Bernard F. Sier
Vernon C. Burydette
James B. , Ter
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Thompson
Sheriffs
Stup
Rentzell
West Patrick and
College Avenue
Beri Eee
Betty Jane Roberts
Miss Roberts
Maurice Roberts
Magnolia Avenue
A. Carl Hershfeld
Arthur Hershfeld
Baltimore
Grace Reformed Church
Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Tmen
U.S. Naval Academy
Annepel
U.S Navy
YallonaLger
Kemp’s
Mercury
Cumberland
Chamber of Commerce
Edward H. Etchison
Towle
Remsberg
Jewelry Store Key
Dion Sitsen
Mer We
Dames
Bo Sai
Fred
Slydia E. Pinkham
Franklin Geo Stockman
Gil St
Inhe News
Frederick, Md
Itn Ak Naeanet
Ney
W. Patrick St. Trederik, Md
Estes Motors, Inc
East Patrick St
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