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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1967
Page
5
Obituaries record death notices for John W Kiracofe of Boiling Springs and John W Tomlin of Frederick, with survivors and funeral details. Also listed are Anna Grace Myers of Taneytown, Harvey W Shorb of Taneytown, Harry S Potterfield of Lovettsville, Clara E Lerch of Knoxville, plus funeral arrangements, church affiliations, burial sites, and military service notes.
Personal notices announce the birth of Mark Thomas to Mr. and Mrs. F Eugene Skovronski of Alexandria Virginia on February 24 at Alexandria Hospital. Edward Joseph is born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lind of Union Bridge on February 21. Diana Blank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Harvey Blank of Frederick, turns 21 on March 18. Mr and Mrs O M Magaha of Knoxville mark their wedding anniversary today.
A Myersville area woman Lillian F Mock of RFD 2 Myersville was charged with failure to grant the right of way after a Toll House Avenue accident at about 3 28 pm. The collision with Bernard A Little Jr 35 of RFD 7 Frederick caused 450 in damage to Littles 1956 sedan and 175 to Mock s 1966 pickup.
Lawmakers continued discussion on county school receipts expenses and balances with Nelson R. Bohn criticizing the school accounting department for hindering audit completion. The 1966 county audit was finalized and presented alongside the county's overall audit. A separate measure allows game and inland fish employees to stop and search vehicles for violations.
The funeral of Mrs Helen D Garrett widow of William D Garrett died Friday and services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 106 E Church St with Rev Paul L Althouse officiating. Pallbearers included Robert J Burall Hammond Gaugh Howard Mull G Albert Virts Eugene Virts and Charles Biggs. Burial in Mt Olivet cemetery. Funeral for Mrs Mollie May Staley who died Saturday morning held Tuesday at 10 30 a.m. at 106 East Church with Rev Paul L Akhouse officiating. Pallbearers Maynard G Wachter George C Shafer James E Shafer Ralph Z Orrison Austin E Kemp and Edward L Reeder. Burial in Mount Olivet cemetery. Goldie Lenora Lewis died Saturday at Frederick Memorial Hospital with funeral held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Feete Funeral Home officiated by Rev Bronson Staley. Burial in Mountainview Cemetery Sharpsburg Md. Pallbearers Charles Remsberg Bernard Remsberg Robert Remsberg Henry Lakin Amos Holter and Richard Cox.
Frederick County deputies chase escaped prisoner John Jenkins who fled the local jail Monday evening with his wife and family in a cab to West Virginia. Jenkins waived extradition to face escape charges after a knife incident with the cab driver. He was recaptured in Jefferson County, West Virginia, around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday. Jenkins had been a trusted prisoner serving a 10 month sentence for an earlier escape from state police.
Russo described a Ferrie meeting in which a plot planned a getaway with possible Cuba flight and crossfire triangulation. He said Ferrie never mentioned Oswald to him and he had not heard of Oswald until TV coverage. The coroner ruled Ferrie’s death natural.
Russo testified that Ferrie proposed flying a getaway plane into Mexico to refuel for a Cuba trip. Shaw allegedly interrupted, saying once shots were fired the world would know and the plane could not leave Mexico. Oswald reportedly told Shaw to quiet down and defend Ferrie as the pilot.
Commissioners clash over project details for a Walkersville two story addition costing about 70000 dollars. The plan, funded from TJ High School appropriations, would replace a portable classroom and ease overcrowding, with completion aimed for the fall term.
FHS commissioners may send Summers a letter noting possible reconsideration of an application if a General Assembly bill grants conditional zoning power. A proposal to speed the five year master development plan is endorsed to finish in two to three years. Speer and Wirgan urge a formal request and financing accord with county towns, repaid if HUD grants fail.
The House clerk discovered a one-foot by four-foot marble tombstone in a closet bearing the inscription Stephen C. Deaver Maryland Sgt Coast Artillery June 20 1938. Officials say it may have sat there over 20 years and unclear how it arrived. It will be stored hoping a claimant emerges.
The Diamondback at the University of Maryland will start publishing five days a week this week. The paper began in 1910 as The Triangle and evolved through names M. A. C. Weekly and Maryland State Review before becoming the Diamondback in 1921. Top editors for this year include John M. Purnell editor in chief, Jerry Ceppos managing editor, and Barbara Evans press manager.
The Maryland Educational-Cultural Television Commission chose a 20 acre Owings Mills site as the major production center for the state educational network. The land has been leased for the project.
In memory of John 4 Rippeon who died March 15 1965 two years have passed since that sad day The verse expresses grief and lasting love as family members and friends recall his voice smile and presence The message ends with a note that his love remains with his wife and children.
Public auction set for March 31 1967 at 10 00 a m in front of the Frederick County Court House to sell Land described by deed dated August 9 1962 and connected with Franklin H Caine and Anthony L Battistone Elizabeth Battistone. Terms are cash within 30 days with a 250 deposit. taxes adjusted to sale date. The notice is part of a larger collection including community notices and ads.
The State Game and Inland Fish Commission funds a $1,500 annual for 99 years program. Frederick Breitenfeld Jr, executive director of the educational system, says the first transmitter will start in early 1969, serving Baltimore and most of five nearby counties. The production center costs about $1.3 million to house three studios and a staff of around 100, with another $1 million for color equipment. Transmitter construction is planned for Hagerstown, Cumberland, Waldorf, Salisbury, College Park and other sites.
We express sincere thanks to Drs. B. O. Thomas Jr. LeRoy T. Davis and Robert D. Crouch and to nurses and aides. Special thanks to Rev. A. H. B. Tisdall for visits and prayers, and to friends, neighbors and relatives for flowers cards pallbearers and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our wife and mother Dora L. Price. Husband and children.
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