Deaths of Burke Sr and Smith infant in local obituaries
John Michael Burke Sr. aged 77 of near Camus dies at home. A World War I veteran and former farmer, he leaves two sons and will have services at Hilton Funeral Home Barnesville with Arlington Cemetery graveside rites planned. Charles Luther Smith two weeks old, son of Sheridan and Mrs. Smith of Woodsboro, dies. services at Barton Funeral Home Walkersville with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Legore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Michael Burke
John Michael Burke Sr
Near
Camus
30Th Field Artillery
I Kin
John M. Burke Jr
Rockville
James E. Burke
Chicago
Hilton Funeral Home
Barnesville
Phillip J. Leez Jr
Arlington National Cemetery
Charles L. Smith
Charles Luther Smith
Sheridan L. Smith
Woodsboro
Baltimore
Sheridan’ 1. Smith
Betty Lee Smith
Raymond Smith
le Gore
William C. Smith
Frederick
Betty Tracy Nu
Tornado devastates Jackson area damaging center and industries
Tornadoes swept from Louisiana into Mississippi destroying the Jackson shopping center and several plants in Rankin County. Wrecked Knox glass works Continental Can Co and Jackson Tile Co. A 12 year old boy was killed in Rankin County when the cyclone struck his bike. State Civil Defense director W W Ragan estimated shopping center damage above 2 million dollars. Power substation outages blacked out central Jackson for seven hours and traffic lights failed. Boy Scouts helped direct traffic as police aided rescue efforts and looting was kept to a minimum. Acting Gov Carroll Gartin ordered National Guard standby with some guardsmen deployed to stricken areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Ragan
State Civil Defense
Jackson
Carroll Gartin
Gartin
Paul B. Johnson
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Newellton
Greenwood
Miss
Rankin County
Rankin
Knox Glass Works
Continental Can Co
Jackson Tile Co
Tornado Wrecks Woodsille Heights Baptist Church
Survivors recount the sudden tornado near Woodsille Heights Baptist Church and a shopping center. Wise Callahan and Luke describe hearing an long approach and the building collapse, with Luke injured by a gash while hugging a steel post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsille Heights Baptist Church
Wise Callahan
University of Southern Mississippi
Vo Luke
Birth of Thomas Daniel Asherman to Ausherman family
Mrs Guy Kline of Myersville and Miss Lee Gee Kline of Boonshoro recently visited the Rev and Mrs Donald ar in Washington. Sgt and Mrs Robert Ausherman of Camp Lejeune NC announce the birth of their son Thomas Daniel Asherman on February 28. Mrs Ausherman is the former Miss Wilhelmina Boone of Frederick RFD 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Kline
Myersville
Lee Gee Kline
Boonshoro
Donald Ar
Washington
Robert Ausherman
Camp Lejune
N. C
Thomas Daniel Asherman
Ausherman
Wilhelmina Boone
Frederick
RFD
West area funerals honor William M Montgomery and Ralph E Wallace
Funeral services for William M Montgomery were conducted on Thursday with Rev Mitton Burdette officiating. Pallbearers included John Wesley Montgomery James Montgomery Holland Lawson Leonard Bowen Donald Cecil and Herman Poole. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. M R Etchison Son in charge. Ralph E Wallace of Wardensville Road near Mt Airy died Tuesday after a long illness at City Hospital Baltimore. Services were at Waltz Funeral Home Liberty Road Winnebago with burial in Winnebago Minnesota. He leaves a wife Eva Faye Allen Wallace two sons Ralph E Wallace Jr Courtland NY and Robert D Wallace Mt Airy a brother William D Wallace Rochester MN and sister Mrs Albert Niss Fairmount MN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Montgomery
William May
Church St
Mitton W. Burdette
John Wesley Montgomery
James ©. Montgomery
Holland Lawson
Leonard Bowen
Donald Cecil
Herman Poole
Mount Olivet
M. R. Etchison & Son
Ralph E. Wallace
Wardensville Road
Mt. Airy
Liberty Road
Wine
Sevice
Dullas
Winnebago
Minn
Wallace
City Hospital
Baltimore
Eva Faye Allen Wallace
William and Mary Wallace
Ralph E. Wallace Jr
Courtland
N.Y
Robert D. Wallace
William D. Wallace
Rochester
Albert Niss
Fairmount
Cold Windy Weekend Weather Forecast
A cold weekend is forecast with highs in the lower 60s today after a 66 degree day. Overnight 33 degrees, rain and scattered thunderstorms, then upper 20s nights with 20 to 30 mph south winds. Saturday reaches the low 40s with northwest winds above 30 mph, followed by colder conditions Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Mercury
Frederick County Officials Debate Personal Property Tax Changes
Furniture Tax advocate explains collection difficulties and inequities while facing calls to repeal it under the Cooper-Hughes bill. Norris argues for assessment reforms and tax relief tweaks for seniors, citing rising values in Monocacy Village and requesting more assessors to handle spiraling property values.
Frederick City reassessment rules spark tax rate debate
A Frederick County official explains that assessments fall below 35 percent of fair market value trigger review as commissioners stress assessments do not set tax rates. Norris notes Maryland property taxes hinge on residents' service requests, not appraisers. Baltimore City tax rise cited, while Lions honor Mrs. Roosevelt Marshall with a chair at her Woodsboro birthday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Norris
Baltimore City
Cooper-Hughes
Glade Valley Lions
Roosevelt Marshall
Woodsboro
Lions
Dr. Dettbarn
Mrs. Marshall
City Parking Group Faces Lots Of Work
Frederick City's special committee to form a Parking Authority has a lot of work ahead. City attorney Richard Burgee said the panel must study material from the Maryland Municipal League and the National Association of Municipal Law Officers and review state law to determine feasible actions. The aldermen formed the committee months ago to gauge need and draft local ordinances for establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
Richard R. Burgeee
Burgee
Maryland Municipal League
National Association of Municipal Law Officers
Waryland
Pay telephone damaged on U S 40 Ridge Road area
State Police are seeking a suspect after a pay phone was pried open Thursday night causing about 25 dollars in damage. The incident was found around 2 50 p m yesterday at the picnic area pay booth along U S 40 Ridge Road intersection. No suspects yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. 40
Ridge Road
First Mishap At 4-Way Stop Intersection
Major Charles V. Main reported one accident at the new four way stop at West College Terrace and West Second Street since its start a week ago. James Price and Clara H. Roegner were involved when Roegner rear ended Price after he stopped for the sign. Damage was about $50 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West College Terrace
West Second Street
Charles V. Main
Frederick
Second Street
William B. Bartgis
E. Paul Magaha
James Price
North Market Street
Clara H. Roegner
Price
Gideon T. Darkis
Roegner
Speed Curb Wins Praise On Emmitsburg Bypass
The 40 mph speed limit on the Emmitsburg bypass is in effect and a leading critic of U.S. 15 safety says results look good. Spokesman C Arthur Elder notes many motorists are slowing. Eight other safety items, including intersection lighting and crossing flashing lights, are being added under Gov. Tawes order after a recent inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George May
State Roads Commission
U.S. 15
MD. 806
Emmitsburg
Tawes
C. Arthur Elder
J. Millard Tawes
E‘der Said
Stock Quotations and Local Notices From Frederick Area
Stock prices and market values are listed as guidance for ranges from NYSE members Alex Breen and Lane. Among local institutions cited are First National Bank M and M National Frederick Co and various banks. Also notes a sick entry for Mrs. Viola K. Dunn of RFD 3 Frederick at Valley View Nursing Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Breen & Lane
New York Stock Exchange
Frederick
Viola K. Dunn
RFD 3
Valley View Nursing Home
Public Sale and Auctions in Frederick County Maryland Notices
Public sale of household furnishings on Main St Doubs Frederick Co Md is set for Saturday March 12 1966 at 10 30 a m with auctioneers and clerk listed. A cattle and farming equipment auction located south of Frederick on Ballenger Creek Pike is scheduled Monday April 4 1966 at 9 30 a m with Shook and Spangler as owners and Leslie A Hutzell as clerk. Firemen’s supper benefits Hyattstown Vol Fire Dept is at Hyattstown Fire Hall March 12 1966 from 3 p m with ticket prices. Memorial note for Charles A Burkett marks his birthday with a family message from Elsie and son and daughter in law. Sanitary sewer and water mains bids Thurmont Maryland solicitation invites sealed bids for contract C-102 Grandview Estates with specs details and a 10 percent bid bond due March 16 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main St
Doubs, Frederick
Frederick
Ballenger Creek Pike
Church Hill
Frederick Co
Maryland
Shook
Spangler
Null & Smith Delbert S. Null Geo. Wm. Smith
Frederick, Md
Leslie A. Hutzell
Thurmont
Grandview Estates
Public Works
Commissioners of
An. W. Rice
Supt. of
Public Worka
Thanks For Your Kindness From Area Residents
Card of thanks runs through many local names with expressions of gratitude to nurses doctors and hospital staff at Frederick Memorial and Frederick Nursing Center. Messages of sympathy flowers and visits are noted from families including Robinson Powell Jenkins Montgomery and Koogle among others. community notices include church events and local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Robinson
Luther Powell
Frederick Nursing and Convalescent Center
Brice
Poirier
Noah
Jenkins
Noah S. Jenkins
Noah D. Jenkins
Demiray
Dr. Chase
Crouch
Dr. Turner
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Louyse M. Koogle
Camazo
Stoner
Arnold DeLaughter
the Moose
Alverta Montgomery
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Lumen F. Norris
Cooper - Hughes
Lions Club
Ernest Deitbarn
Monocacy Village
Speed Curb
M. National Frederick Co. Natt
First Nat. Tangerows
New Ae
Ayarsville Savings
New Windsor State Bank
Thermont Bank
Woodsboro Savings Bank
Frederick Co. Agric. Society U
Hyattstown Fire Hall
Hyattstown Vol. Fire Dept
Burkett
Charles A
Husband
Elsie Son
MT. View Church Rt
Parbum
Patrick St. Center
Acme & Drug Fair
Junior Fire CO. NO
Charles E. Troxell
NEW Market Fire Hall
New Market
Call
Lillard & Son
North Market ST
Myersville Fire Hall
United No
United Steam Fire Engine Co
Stanley Y. Bennett
Tuscarora Gun
Chile
Sugar Shack
T. Bone
Cole Slaw
Stanley J. Meadows
Brunswick
Carl Frederick
Rodger’s
Shell
Rodger's
N. Market Street
Fidelity Building & Loan Association
Fredericktown Savings Trust Co
N. Market St
Robert B. Eisenhauer
Sec
Yellow Springs
Constance H. Mercer
Kemptown Church Hall
Urbana Methodist Church
Urbana
Winchester Hall
Catoctin Fish & Game Assoc
Canada Hill Rd
Eichelberger
Helen’s Beauty Nook
Center St
P. Brown
Moblie
Eyler
Paul R. Kolb
R. D. Hemp & Sons
Jefferson
Vindobona Offers
Braddock Heights
H. & R. Block Co
America
Sat
Sun
Baneet Jeffersonian Democratic Club Inc
Mien Ree
Afadace
New Market Grange
Wiliam Burnll
New Market, Ri
Lit
Dickey Bird
Ecker
le Petit Salon
Patrick Street
Mary Willard
June von Eiff
Roy Rippeon
High’s
W. Patrick St. Frederick
T. E. Crummitt
Treeland Nurseries, Inc
Woodrow
Bill) Anderson
York & Rome
Catoctin
MT. Orchard
Rt. 15
Stayman
Rome
Quynn Orchards
Reel’s Mill Rd
Routzahn
South Market St
Frederick Junk Company
Chapel Alley
E.dik St
Dial
Tan
John K. Henderson
Clark E. Dayhoff
MOSER
Nelson Tucker
Stark
Mackenzie Nursery
Qahiyf
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