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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1971
Page
5
Obituary notices for Minnie Mae Yokley 86 Washington Grove, Virgil J. Hards Washington DC, Carl Nelson Speaks Burkittsville, Aletha C. Lovell Garfield, Mary Grace Bussard Brunswick, Rome W. Dorsey Hagerstown Martinsburg, Beulah M. Weddle Thurmont. Details include survivors, funeral home arrangements, service times, and interment sites.
Funeral services were held for Edith Hastings Pearl, widow of Edward R. Pearl, at Calvary United Methodist Church with interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Maude L Moore, widow of Merril R. Moore, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital and was buried after services by M. R. Etchison and Son Funeral Home. Admiral Allen G. Quynn, U.S.N. retired, died at Frederick Memorial Hospital with services at Evangelical Reformed Church and burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. arrangements by M. R. Etchison and Son Funeral Home.
A 92 year old Frederick man, Robert D. Lawson, was charged with attempted burglary at the Prospect Plaza Apartments on June 5. Lawson was arrested at a South Market tavern at 11 p.m. Monday and faces a July 7 District Court hearing. Warfield reported intruder fled after shots were fired. nothing was stolen. Lawson has a separate $5,000 Montgomery County bond for an early June assault and battery.
Emmitsburg Burgess and Commissioners met on Monday June 14 with all members present. They reviewed May minutes and two special meetings then discussed the State Roads Commission plan to install a thimble under the road bed. The mayor read letters about a water bill for Charles Smith and the Frailey property, with explanations given. The Silver Fancy Garden Club sought permission to plant five trees on the square for beautification, contingent on property owner consent. Edward Storm and William Garde presented a mobile home park plan with townhouses and two apartment buildings and possible annexation and water sewer service. The council will decide within a month. Chief Henry Filler reported May police activity, and all bills were approved for payment. The council approved a $2,000 donation to the Vigilant Hose Company, same as last year.
The article details the transition to Maryland s new District Court system with on call court commissioners to assist police and reduce delays. It notes salaries, duties, and the backgrounds of current committing magistrates Miller and Carty, plus remarks from Carty and surrounding officials about implementation timelines and pay.
Montgomery County files a suit against Montgomery County Airpark Inc and the Montgomery County Revenue Authority to block the new runway extension at the airpark near Gaithersburg from 3150 to 4200 feet. A show cause order was issued by Circuit Court Judge John P. Moore with a preliminary hearing set for July 9 at 10 am. The county argues the extension, done without county knowledge between May 12 and 28, poses safety and noise hazards and could affect mixed use by light and jet aircraft. A related meeting between County Executive James P. Gleason and Authority Chairman Richard H. Eisinger is planned for Wednesday. A Baker Park concert by West Side Jazz Ensemble is scheduled for Sunday at 8 pm, featuring Frederick High and West Frederick Junior High students directed by John Slezak.
The Boston Globe cites Pentagon documents showing Johnson privately favored Vietnamization after the Tet Offensive and rejected Westmoreland's demand for 206000 more troops. The reports describe White House counsel amid a crisis of confidence and a reassessment of the war's outcome, noting near-defeats during the initial Tet assaults.
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports patient discharges on Sunday June 20 and Monday June 21 with a list of individuals including George W Tyler Helen L Kennedy Darlene A Olden Patricia M Harrison Martha E Nelson Elwood McKenzie Daniel Ready Jonnie Betson Betty C Baker Lawrence Powell Gary A Jones Della M Wilson John S Holmes Linda Lehman Ignatius Proctor Mary Lo Lambert Darlene McKnight Stephen Motosicky Lewis B Reed Roby Myers Ruth Boone Janet Burek Darrin King Lola Kline Grace Albaugh Clifton Hayes Norma Koogle Rhoda Knill Charles Green Jr and others. Sunday names span multiple departments while Monday entries continue the roster.
Mrs. John Clark of 210 South Market Street marked her 89th birthday on Monday June 21. Mr and Mrs Lee Kupferburg, formerly of Frederick and now in Hawaii, visit Frederick through July. H Lavier Mich ael Sr and wife on Schley Avenue celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary June 19. Vernon S Baker hosts a Father’s Day dinner at his son’s home on 316 Redwood Avenue with relatives from Silver Spring Camp Springs Baltimore and more, including Frederica and Lawton attendees.
Mr. Philip H. Beard of Walkersville returned Monday from Johns Hopkins Hospital after observation and treatment. Mrs. Faun Plemmons of Mt. Airy was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital today.
The Frederick County Commissioners will host a Wednesday meeting with county officials from Carroll Allegany Washington Garrett and Montgomery. Commissioners Dorsey Derr and Lewis will discuss mutual problems and plan a Thursday tour of Frederick county buildings with the county architect to review recent and planned additions or renovations. In 1970 Britain imported $271 760 000 worth of fish products.
Eighty walkers journeyed 19 miles from Frederick to Damascus on June 12 to raise funds for the Dominican Republic hunger relief, but only about 1850 dollars were collected. Organizer Orville Bowersox cited publicity gaps and planning mistakes as the main reasons for not meeting the 5000 dollar target. The event started at the Maryland School for the Deaf and ended near St Paul's Church, with a few dropouts and some runners finishing in under four hours. Funds will go to CROP for alternative projects rather than livestock and gardens in the Caribbean.
The Board of Appeals of Frederick County holds a 7 30 p m meeting in the Hiram Winchester Room Winchester Hall. Beforehand at 1 00 p m the board inspects affected properties. Cases B 71 17 Mt Airy Chapter Izaak Walton League with four added traps at the clubhouse 800 feet north of Shirley Bohn Road in A 1 district. Case B 71 18 Burdette Brothers Inc John P Nusbaum agent proposes variances for three signs along the east side of 355 in a B 1 district near Montgomery County ae.
The Circuit Court for Frederick County to consider the Report of Sales filed June 18 1971 by Seymour B Stern substituted trustee under deed of trust. Sale amount listed as 27000. Court will act on the report unless a contrary cause is shown by July 1961 or notice published in Frederick County newspapers for three weeks.
Emery Michael and Caroline Ford, children of Harold Ford Sr., were honored at a triple birthday party at home in Adamstown. Following games, refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Paul Donnan and Lori Bickford, among others.
In Memoriam notices recall Or estes F. Leatherman who died June 22, 1967 and Harry C. Jones Sr on his birthday, June 22. Families express love, memory, and guidance with verses about peace, sleep, and a future reunion. Children DOT, TOOTIE, DEAN, DUDY, EVELYN, KATHLEEN, and CHARLES sign the notices.
Expressions of gratitude for medical, religious, civic and personal support following bereavements. Thanks to Dr Kao Rev Harriss Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance Officer Thompson and many friends relatives and neighbors for cards flowers food and kindness. Also notes on staff additions at Glade Valley Beauty Salon and waves of community activity at local venues including Blue Mt Inn Crab House and Double M Ranch camp programs.
Firemen plan a carnival at a new site Route 32 and Freedom Ave Flohrville Montgomery County Md with events June 21 26 1971 including majorette parade beauty contest Mammoth parade hilltoppers concert and prize drawings culminating in a new car raffle. Local businesses and auction services advertise related offerings and services.
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