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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Mar 28, 1961

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Routzahn Purchases Kemp's Dept Store in Frederick

Allen R. Routzahn of Routzahn and Sons, Inc. announced the purchase of Kemps On The Square in downtown Frederick. Routzahn bought the building and capital stock from Sam W. Maples Sr. and K. Maples. The Kemp name will remain on the business site.

Routzahn Kemp’s Dept Chase of Kemps Allen R Routzahn and Sons, Inc Kemp's Sam W. Maples Sr Ie K. Maples Wil Fred

Routzahn to Acquire Kemp's Store in Frederick

Routzahn of Routzahn Inc has bought Kemp's Store in downtown Frederick including the building and capital stock. No price disclosed. Plans call for continuing as a family store with expanded departments and the same courteous service. Sam Maples Jr. will stay on in advisory capacity. changes to merchandise or staff are not planned. Kemp's On The Square will retain the name. building fronts North Market and East Patrick streets. Kemp's dates back to C. Thomas Kemp. Routzahn plans basement renovation and possible department expansion while maintaining separate locations.

Presentings East Patrick Street Kemp's Sam Maples Jr Sam Maples Sr Ring Maples Jr Routzahn Kemp’s C. Thomas Kemp Kemp Maples Sr Routzzhn South Market Street

K 9 Dog Quells Street Fight In City

A new K 9 unit helped police disperse a brawl on South Street involving several youths and three girls. A 22 year old white woman was treated for injuries at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Two men, Thomas Eugene Nastor and Rob Naylor, were charged with disorderly conduct. The incident occurred about 11:30 p.m. near Violet Gale Stevens.

South Market Street Frederick Memorial B Sal City Polie Thomas Eugene Nastor Lincoln Rob Naylor Frank Main Parrel Meir William Boone Stevens

Fire Destroys Montgomery House

A large frame house between Dickerson and Poolesville was consumed by flames early this morning. Hyattstown and Upper Montgomery County fire units fought the blaze shaping a bright spectacle visible from Braddock Mountain. The vacant house stood on the old Donaldson farm along Waesche road, with no owner identified. Firemen said the fire gained headway before detection and the building collapsed as crews held remaining structures. No damage estimate was available. The scene lies between Martinsburg Beallsville and Dickerson in Montgomery County.

Dickerson Poolesville Hyattstown Montgomery County Braddock Mountain Donaldson Waesche Road Beraing House Martinsburg Beallsville Hyattstoun

Kennedy seeks $26 billion boost for missiles and defense

President Kennedy asked Congress for nearly 26 billion dollars to expand Polaris submarine and Minuteman missile programs. He argued the United States must maintain survivable deterrence despite debates over a missile gap and noted the McNamara study would guide any further action. The request would raise defense spending across fiscal years, with detailed figures in the administration’s plan.

Washington Kennedy Congress United States Bia U_ S_. defense post McNamara Kennedy Sami Eiger

Fort Lauderdale Faces Beach Crowd as 3 000 Students Riot

Police booked a large batch of college students as 3000 to 5000 beer fueled revelers crowded Jade Beach and Fort Lauderdale streets. Officers arrested over 100 for disturbing the peace while officials warned of possible National Guard action if further unrest occurs.

Fort Lauderdale Fila National Guard Jade Beach Edward Johns

Accordion Collapse Kills Three In North Carolina Crash

Three passengers including a county resident died when a four car collision on To oS 30 nese-Roacky Meant, N.C. Saturday marht. Five others were seriously injured. Killed were Simon Osborne of Woodville near Mt. Airy, his brother in law W H Frye and Mrs Frye. Osborne's wife and his three young children were critically injured along with a 5 year old Jeannette Wetzel. The wagon owned by Osborne was driven by Frye and the impact accordioned the vehicle.

N.C Simon Osborne Woodville Mt. Airy W. H. Frye Frye Rocky Mount Borne Osborne North Market

Rusk Urges SEATO to Warn Reds Over Laos

In Bangkok US Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged SEATO foreign ministers to warn Moscow that the eight nation alliance will intervene in Laos if the Soviet Union continues aiding pro Communist rebels. He said there was no evidence of Soviet moves to halt hostilities, while SEATO prepared a resolution to state where the powers stand and respond to Britain’s cease fire proposals.

Bangkok Thailand Dean Rusk Ieday SEATO Moscow Laos Soviet Union Rusk Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Seato Council Eight Nations Sosi Pravda

Believe Die In Fire

Sheriff Renn reported that ten bodies were recovered from a log house fire, most likely including children. Firemen found the remains badly burned and unidentifiable. neighbors suggested a lightning strike as a possible cause. Mr Whitehead and his nine children perished, with Mrs Whitehead and her father Albert Gibbs among the dead. Batson Harris Jr. alerted neighbors after discovering the blaze near 3 am while heading on a fishing trip.

Whitehead Renn Origi Charles Binkley Albert Gibbs Batson Harris Jr

Gettysburg Driver Faces Manslaughter Charge After Fatal Crash

Joseph French, 32, of Gettysburg, charged with driving while intoxicated and involuntary manslaughter after a Route 140 two car crash killed Raymond Pittentorf, 36, and his children James, 10, and Jean, 6. Pittentorf’s wife and the other three children were treated and released. French posted $2,500 bond and waived a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Robert Snyder.

Gettysburg Joseph French French Justice of the Peace Robert Snyder Here Raymond Pittentorf James Jean

Midwest Storms Struck Midwest Races Flood Threats Rising

Storms battered the South and Midwest with tornadoes and hail. Flood threats rose as Cedar River neared record crest in Waterloo, Iowa. Hundreds evacuated. 19 injured and one dead in Illinois. Airplane industry led a market rally with aircraft stocks advancing.

Iowa Wisconsi Texas Harriet Air Stack Hinois Tou Weather Bureau Waterloo Cedar River

Man Sent To Jail On 2 Charges

A New London man was sentenced to six months in the Frederick County Jail after being found guilty of destruction of property and assault and battery. Benjamin Franklin Jr. was tied to a melee in New London on March 3 involving a broken door and a fractured jaw. Testimony indicated disputes occurred outside the Williams residence, with conflicting alibis from Franklin and his mother. The case also referenced a prior man slaughter parole and further testimony placed a third party, Marie Byron Thompson, at the scene. The report notes a second case involving Elmer Forster and Frank Main Jr. connected to a separate motorist incident and a fruit stand operation near Lewistown.

New London Frederick County Benjamin Franklin Jr Franklin Dessie Williams Williams House Lawrence Williams Marie Byron Thompson Williams Lawrence Wil Austin James Viernhaefer Tt Foester Draing Undef Elmer Forster Frank Main Jr Lewistown Middle Alley

Wee Women. What did I look for when I chose my husband

A fragmentary line asks what simple sign of life a potential husband must show. The text hints at personal reflection on mate selection and the value of vitality or liveliness in a spouse.

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