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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1964

Page

4

Mixed Emotions Rule On Cars In City Life

The Maryland Court of Appeals upholds a farmer right to drive cows down main street as an ancient practice not abrogated by cars. New Jersey neighbors oppose a 62 car vintage Packard yard, moving them to avoid theft. In New York Mayor Wagner requires local citizen planning board approval before widening streets. The nation’s love affair with autos remains ambivalent amid highways and city effects. US auto production booms for a third straight year, likely surpassing 76 million units, with 1965 models offering major changes to sustain the boom and shift toward replacing feet.

Maryland Court of Appeals New Jersey New York Wagner U. S

Scorching 99 Degree Day Grips Frederick June 9 1914

Fifty years ago Frederick sweltered under a 99 degree official reading as heat beat down on people and beasts. A state road proposal would cut across Noah E. Cramer, County Commissioner John W. Humm, and John Cronise lands, removing two grade crossings and the Worman's Mill turn. Inter Denominational Men's Union planning began at Grace Reformed Church with Paul Smith and John W. Wolfe leading. In Chambersburg, three miles of Hagerstown and Northern track in Pennsylvania sold for 10000 dollars to Charles McC. Mathias, with a 10000-dollar bond.

Frederick Frederick and Woodsboro Pike Emmitsburg Pike Northern Central Railroad Noah E. Cramer John W. Humm John Cronise Worman’s Mill Grace Reformed Church Frederick R. Paul Smith Grace Reformed John W

Lower Birth Rate Pressures Political Propaganda

The article notes falling birth rates in the United States despite more women entering child bearing age and marriages. It attributes the trend to economic concerns and the rising priority of college education, with families delaying or limiting births to enable women to return to work and sustain incomes. Public Health Service reports births this spring at a decade low, not alarming but contrary to predicted population growth.

U. S. Public Health Service

Funeral Services for John W Geesie Held in Lewistown

Funeral services for John W Geesie who died Thursday at his home in St Anthony s were held Monday at 2 pm from the Lewistown Chapel on the Hill conducted by Rev Ivan Graugle Pallbearers were George Charles and Leonard Wolf Alfonso Knott James Miler and Russell Lewis Interment was in Lewistown Cemetery Funeral services for John T Tucker of McKinstry Malls near Union Bridge who died Friday at Rehoboth Nursing Home near Eldersburg were held Monday 130 pm at Union Bridge Funeral Home of D D Hartzler and Sons His pastor Rev Clarence Govens officiated Pallbearers were members of King Samuel s Nazarete s Lodge No 14 including Robert Jones Frank Butler George Green Ellsworth Brown Arthur Patterson and Alonzo Nokes

John W. Geesie St. Anthony's Lewistown Ivan Graugle George Charles Leonard Wolf Alfonso Knott James Miler Russell Lewis Lewistown Cemetery John T. Tucker McKinstry Malls Union Bridge Rehoboth Eldersburg D. D. Hartzler and Sons Clarence Govens King Samuel's Nazerite’s Lodge No. 14 Robert Jones Frank Butler George Green Ellsworth Brown Arthur Patterson Alonzo Nokes

Kids Inc Schedule Meeting and Call for Volunteers

Kids Inc will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday at 8 30 p m at 22 West Second Street. Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend. Volunteers are needed to help with projects and outings for the children. At the last outing to the Washington Zoo on May 23 there were 56 children and 16 chaperones.

Kids Inc Kids, Inc West Second Street Washington Zoo

City to buy five acres for North Frederick park

Frederick City plans a five acre park between West Tenth and West Twelfth streets off North Bentz Street Opossum Town Pike approved by the Planning Commission. Allied forces advance on the Italian front and France reports progress on the beach head. Betty Mae Barrick and Ernest Victor Wachs marry at Woodsboro Lutheran Church after a Woodsboro family gathering. Frederick endures a chilly June night with a record low around 43 degrees, eight degrees warmer than prior night.

Frederick City Planning Commission West Tenth West Twelfth Streets North Bentz Street Opossum Town Pike Adriatic France Supreme Headquarters Claude H. Barrick Woodsboro New York Betty Mae Barrick Ernest Victor Wachs Woodsboro Lutheran Church

Realtors to Meet Ocean City Md Spring Conference

About 400 participants are expected for the Maryland Association of Real Estate Boards 12th annual spring conference in Ocean City from June 18 to 21. Lloyd R. Coates of Hyattsville is the group president and William C. Hayes Jr. of Baltimore chairs the organizing committee.

Ocean City Maryland Association of Real Estate Boards Lloyd R. Coates Hyattsville William C. Hayes Jr Baltimore

Mayor Richard Gorton of Spring City Dies After Illness

Richard R. Gorton, 48, mayor of Spring City and publisher of the Interborough Press, died at home after a three month illness. He led the borough and contributed to local journalism.

Spring City, Pa Richard R. Gorton Spring City Interborough Press

Man Injured In Auto Crash In Maryland

A 36-year-old Rocky Ridge man, Harvey M. Pittinger Jr., was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital after a head on collision on Md. 194 near New Midway at about 6:30 a.m. He suffered forehead, elbow, and knee lacerations. The other driver, Joseph A. Hill, 45, of Taneytown, received hand and foot lacerations. Hill was charged with passing when the way ahead was not clear.

Rocky Ridge Frederick Memorial Hospital New Midway Harvey M. Pittinger Jr Joseph A. Hill Taneytown Walter D. Drumm Hill Pittinger Woodsboro

Miss Smith and Ronald Zecher wed in Burkittsville

Miss Deborah Ann Smith and Ronald William Zecher were married Saturday evening at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Burkittsville in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore bombazine lace with a veil Crown pearls and a white orchid bouquet. Attendants included Paula Smith maid of honor and bridesmaids from Burkittsville Laurel Crownsville and Braddock Heights. Best man was Richard Zecher. ushers included cousins and brothers. ring bearer Kevin Zecher and acolyte Dwayne Oland. A church reception followed and the couple plans to reside on North Market Street Middletown after a trip to Ocean City Md. The bride and groom are Middletown High School graduates.

Deborah Ann Smith Paul M. Smith Burkittsville Ronald William Zecher Harold W. Zecher Jefferson St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church John L. Barnes Paula Smith Judy Holter Laurel David Semler Boonsboro Sandra Smith Crownsville Stephen Smith Braddock Heights Gwendolyn Wisner Walkersville Richard Zecher Ronald Huffer Hagerstown Samuel Huffer Towson Clarence Wolfe Pikesville Kevin Zecher Dwayne Oland David Oland John Horman Middletown Thomas Overton Eldred Boyer Reno Smith James Bopst Kenneth Wisner Charles Brandenburg Robert Guyston Richard Zimmerman Smith Middletown High School Zecher Ingalls Lumber and Supply Company

Prominent Farmer's Wife Dies Suddenly

Flora May Burall wife of Jesse Burall of New Market died suddenly at her home on Monday evening at 59. Survived by husband five children and many relatives. She was active in local churches and organizations. Burial at Bush Creek Church of the Brethren with Falconer Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Flora May Burall Jesse Burall New Market Frederick County Roads Board Frederick County Soil Conservation District New Market Grange Fire Department Lions Club The Farm Bureau

Prominent Attorney Dies in Baltimore at 61

Richard D. Biggs general counsel for Loyola Federal Savings and Loan Association in Baltimore died after a lengthy illness. A Frederick County native, he was 61, educated at Loyola College and the University of Maryland Law School. He served as board member since 1933 and as general counsel since 1956. Survived by wife Ann Gaver, son Dr. Richard D. Biggs Jr., daughter Mrs. David Ewell, brother Sheridan C. Biggs, sister Mrs. Charles E. Stansbury, and a grandson. Services Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Richard D. Biggs Loyola Federal Savings and Loan Association Baltimore Frederick County Mr. Biggs Rocky Ridge Loyola College University of Maryland Law School Ann Gaver The Savings Institution Robert B. Biggs Loyola Federal James C. Murphy Biggs Baltimore City State American Bar Associations Maryland Club Baltimore Country Club Country Club of Maryland Richard D. Biggs Jr David Ewell Sheridan C. Biggs Louisville Charles E. Stansbury Episcopal Cathedral of the Incarnation Mt. Olivet Cemetery City

Canal National Park tour maps future canal recreation plans

A National Park Service inspection of the C and O Canal area near Big Pool Antietam Creek and Harpers Ferry outlines long term development for recreational facilities. Wells are being drilled along the canal and restoration work on canal structures aims to re water portions for fishing and boating with the historic dry dock at Harpers Ferry highlighted.

Alleghancy Highlands U. S. Park Service Maryland Big Pool Potomac River Antietam Creek C and D National Monument Edwin Dele Mathias Harpers Ferry Park Service Canal Company C & O Canal Richard Reppert Paul Herndon The Natural Resources Institute Russ Heugebauer National Wildlife Federation

Baltimore Methodists Prepare for Five Day Conference in Washington

The Baltimore Annual Conference opens Wednesday at Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Church in Washington with Holy Communion and a memorial service. Local ministers Rev. Ralph M. Sharpe and Rev. Lyle W. Ashby, along with lay delegate Mrs. Ray Smith, will attend. The program includes reports, talks by Dean Francis B. Sayre Jr., Dr. Colin W. Williams, and Dr. Edward W. Bauman, plus a Sunday appointments reading by Bishop John Wesley Lord and an ordination service.

Baltimore Washington Ralph M. Sharpe Calvary Methodist Church Ray Smith Lyle W. Ashby Trinity Methodist Church Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Church Francis B. Sayre Jr Washington Cathedral Colin W. Williams Department of Evangelism National Council of Churches W.S.C.S John B. Jones Edward W. Bauman Wesley Theological Seminary General Conference of the Methodist Church John Wesley Lord

Goldstein Speaks To Graduates at Frederick College

W Sneadner conferred degrees and praised graduates with honors and past honor students. Elizabeth B Jenkins won high honors plus a Certificate of Scholarship for top averages. others listed include Jane Louise Frink Vietnun Lanny Harenen horn and Charles Bernard Burdette. Special awards went to Charles Zang for chemistry and Joseph Gall for biology from the Fort Detrick Scientific Research Society of America. Frederick Civic Club top English social science student Hardenhorn. second semester honorees include Marjorie L Scott Alan C Powers and others. Awards were presented by Dr. John M Ladino and Edith Osborn.

W. Sneadner Elizabeth B. Jenkins Jane Louise Frink Vietnun Lanny Harenenhorn Charles Bernard Burdette Catherine K. Bussard Fort Detrick Scientific Research Society of America Charles

Farm Sold Near New Market Marks Local Land Deed Rise

County records show Paul Gaver and wife sold 45 acres northwest of New Market along Boyer Mill road to Francis T. Elliott Jr and wife for about 35000 dollars as indicated by revenue stamps. The farm includes a house and outbuildings. Manila AP reports US Air Force says B57 bombers and crews train at Clark Air Base for all contingencies with no specified targets.

Paul Gaver Francis T. Elliott Jr New Market Boyer Mill Road Manila Air Force Clark Air Base

Minister Ordained At Brunswick Church

Ernest O. King Jr. was ordained at First Baptist Church Brunswick in a service led by Rev. Archie Prevatte and Rev. G. Bartow Harris. He earned a B.A. from Shepherd College and a bachelor of church music from Southern Seminary. He and his wife Dorothea Jane Wilson plan to work as minister of music and youth leader and organist at Port Wentworth Georgia church.

First Baptist Church Brunswick Ernest O. King Jr Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Archie Prevatte Easton G.bartow Harris Hagerstown Leonard D. Carmack Brunswick Church King Brunswick High School Shepherd College Southern Seminary School of Church Music Dorothea Jane Wilson Vernon Wilson van Lear Manor Williamsport Port Wentworth

Death notices for Haugh Frazier and Moser in Frederick area

Charles H Haugh 80 of 7 Hamilton avenue died Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital after months of illness. Survived by wife Margaret Shipley Haugh, three children, sister Nora Houck, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 1 p m Sal amone Funeral Home with Mount Olivet interment. John H Frazier 86, retired farmer of Jefferson County WV, died Saturday in Charles Town General Hospital after long illness. Survived by two daughters Lillian Keller Mabel Kronenberg, two sons Ray Frazier and Charles Frazier, 27 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Funeral today 2 p m Hackles Funeral Chapel Harpers Ferry with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs Cathleen E Shellenberger Moser 76 of Vindobona Nursing Home Braddock, born Williamsport PA, wife of E Layton Moser. Survives include four sons Edward Richmond VA, Charles, George, Lester Thurmont. five daughters Norman Enders, Paul Toms, Lottie Low Thurmont, Edward Heim Mount Airy, Barb Wachter Havre de Grace. 27 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, one sister Sarah Baker Hummels Town PA. Body at Creager Funeral Home Thurmont. services Thursday 2 p m conducted by Rev Joshua Rice and Rev Paul Myers. interment United Brethren Church Thurmont.

Charles H. Haugh Hamilton Avenue Frederick Memorial Hospital Emmitsburg Thomas Ida Elizabeth Eyler Haugh Margaret Elizabeth Shipley Haugh Lloyd Stubbs Frederick William F. Haugh Baltimore Charles T. Haugh Mt. Pleasant Nora Houck Salamone Funeral Home East Patrick Street Mount Olivet John H. Frazier John Henry Frazier Jefferson County W. Va Charles Town General Hospital Berryville John Henry Mary Frances Frazier Lillian Keller Mabel Kronenberg Ray Frazier Rawson Charles Frazier Engle Hackles Funeral Chapel Harpers Ferry Harold R. McClay Jr Bolivar Methodist Church Bolivar Fairview Cemetery KE. Layton Moser Cathleen E. Shellenberger Moser E. Layton Moser Vindobona Braddock Williamsport John Elenora Killier Shellenberger Dunkard Church of Mountaindale Edward F Richmond Charles W George L Lester L Thurmont Norman Enders Paul Toms Lottie Low Edward Heim Mount Airy Barb Wachter Havre de Grace Sarah Baker Hummelston Creager Funeral Joshua Rice Paul Myers United Brethren Church

Frederick County United Appeal leader returns after Pittsburgh course

Mr. Harry A Harper executive director of the Frederick County United Appeal has returned to Frederick after a three week Community Planning and Social Welfare program at the University of Pittsburgh He was top graduate in a class of 41 and says the training will aid this year’s campaign. Mr Robert Abrecht of 526 North Market Street marks his 68th birthday today. In Charles Town West Virginia an RFD Frederick Maryland man was arrested after a pickup truck collided with a car on US 340 east of town at 1145 pm Friday Albert James Baker charged with failure to keep his vehicle under control Merlin Joseph Daste Hyattsville Maryland was the other driver.

Harry A. Harper Frederick County Charles Town W. Va Frederick U.S. 340 Here Albert James Baker Merlin Joseph Daste Hyattsville

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