Stronghold Attracts Tourists Amid Growth In 1962 Visitations
Stronghold a 2000 acre mountain park near Frederick, also Sugar Loaf, reports higher attendance than last year. In 1962 a record 79 764 visitors were recorded on weekends and holidays. The annual meeting elected trustees led by President R Paul Smith and Vice President Judge Charles W Woodward. New member James L Karrick joined the board. The park faced minor winter damage but overall improved. worm infestations were controlled naturally and no aerial spraying was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stronghold
Sugar Loaf
Frederick
Members of
Stronghold, Inc
R. Paul Smith
Hagerstown
Charles W. Woodward
Rockville
Donald A. McCormack
Washington
John C. McCormack
A.M. Thomas
Parsons Newman
James L. Karrick
Rockway Parkway
National Parks Association
Gordon Strong
School board approves repayment for summer school costs
Frederick County School Board approves a policy to reimburse teachers’ summer school tuition in the same year they renew their certificates. The change counters the prior rule that repayment came only with certificate renewal, addressing state delays in renewals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Fred J. Brown Jr
Paul B. Ganley
Urbana
James A. Sensenbaugh
Frederick Community College
Frederick County Cir Defense Agency
Tasvena Hood
Brunswick
Schow
Burding
Hale Best
Walkersle
Denver
Ceneda
Woich
Thurmont planning project approved and funded
The Thurmont Town Planning Commission approved an 11010 planning program with 7340 from the Federal government and 2470 local funds. The plan allocates 9500 for Arthur Hatton as technical consultant and 1200 for state administrative advisers. Regular monthly meetings set. questionnaires will be mailed with next light bills. The Sodality of St John's Catholic Church held a business meeting and approved gown material purchases and a 50 donation to the Catholic Charity Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Kenneth H. Creveling Jr
State Planning Department
Hatton
Clevenger
Thurmont Planning Commission
Town Planning Commission
Harry R. Lewis
Edgar B. Palmer
Roy ©. Clabaugh
Wilhelm Bensel
Henry J. August
Charles R. Ambrose
Sodality
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary of
St. John’s Catholic Church
Rita Wells
Paul F. Genovese
Catholic Charity Fund Appeal
Belly M. Carroll
Virginia Grove
Anna Brown
Faye Tedesco
Anna M. Myers
Mary *. Duggan
William Simms
Margaret Murphy
Girl Scout Troops Camp At Woodbrook For Three Day Weekend
Nearly 200 girls and leaders from twelve troops gathered at Camp Woodbrook near Mt. Airy on May 3 to 5 for a weekend of camping. Troops practiced primitive camping, fire building, knot tying, lashings, first aid, and compass work with six morning workshops and an all-camp fire Saturday night. Leaders included Mrs. Franklin Waster as Camp Chairman and Rev. Ralph E. White attended, with services held for Catholic and Protestant troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Woodbrook
Mt. Airy
St. Michael's Church
Ralph, IE. White
Etta Leveronne
Robert Moberly
Nelson Jones
Carroll Hendrickson Jr
Louis Hartman
Joseph Price Jr
Hermann Brust Jr
Garland P. Feaga
Henry Runkles
Delbert Beall
Robert Klein
Donald Yost
Richard Delauter
Franklin Waster
Milton Stein
Judy Hartmann
Mount Airy Annexation Advances Toward Ridgeville
Mount Airy moves to extend its borders 1000 feet south and 3000 feet east to include Ridgeville. The council approved preliminary perimeter changes and requires 25 percent consent from Ridgeville property owners and registered voters. If 20 percent of either side objects within 43 days, a referendum ensues. A May meeting may address water pipe upgrades before annexation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Ridgeville
Bennett Branch
Frank E. Harper
Harper
Mount Airy Town
Wheat prospects reduced in dry April weather
The Agriculture Department said dry conditions in April trimmed winter wheat prospects by 42 million bushels or a percent. The loss to growers equates to about $0 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Emmitsburg Notes and Local Visits Reported
Emmitsburg residents share visits and moves with friends and relatives in Thurmont and Baltimore. May church events include St Josephs parish activities and anniversaries with Legion Auxiliary and Sodality gatherings. Anne Umbel's ninth birthday was celebrated with local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Charles B. Shore
Samuel Knott
Washington
Robert Little
Michael Topper
College Park
Topper
Frank Topper
Grant Long
Alice Sterbinsky
Lester Boyer
Frederick
William. Sterbinsky
Baltimore
Francis Seiss
Paul Eckenrode
Thomas Hoke
Biglerville
Hays
West Main Street
Linda Hamerick
Willard Weikert
Gettysburg
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin of
Busy weekend includes showers visits and club events
Over the weekend Mr. and Mrs. Guy Baker Sr hosted relatives in Camp Hill while a surprise baby shower for Mrs. Robert Ridenour drew attendees from Emmitsburg Thurmont and Baltimore. Providence W.S.C. met May 7 to plan a fried chicken supper and a possible consignment sale. Hospital and surgical updates featured Mrs. Harold Loun, Mr. George Rankles, Mrs. Chester Hawking, and activity notes from the local club and dance program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Baker Sr
Charles Baker
Camp Hill
Robert Ridenour
Mark White
Lawrence Topper
Donald W. Creager
Daniel Topper
Thomas Shorb
Linda
Michael Boyle
Robert Koontz
Donald Topper
Lois Harthagen
Judy Topper
Arlene Lingg
Agnes Scott
Herbert White
Maurice Fuss
Bonnie
David Long
Hilda Hemingway
Johnny
Harold Scott
Karen
Emmitsburg
Ray Ridenour
Marian Ridenour
Ken Ridenour
Thomas Ridenour
Henry Hilton
James Otto
Earl Draper
Thomas Wolfe
Elmer Bollinger Jr
William Wastler
Thurmont
Linda Hamerick
Baltimore
Willard Weikert
Mary Virginia
Gettysburg
William Keene
Lois Rice
Carolyn Orr
Patricia Lingg
Marie Kankasky
Chester Zentz
Charles Unger
Paul Finneyfrock
Ridenour
Monroe Browning
George Burkles
Clarence Crum
Providence
W.S.C
Church Hall
Calvin Isaacs
Ray James
Society
Church
Lucille Brandenburg
Ellsworth Mullinix
Raymond Loun
George Runkles
Harold Loun
Frederick Memorial Hospital
George Rankles
Montgomery County General Hospital
Chester Hawking
Sinai Hospital
Gary Webb
Urbana
Bobbie Hubble
Kemptown
Cov ered Dish Supper in Kemptown Area Observes Family Week
Providence M Y F hosted a covered dish supper in the Church Hall on May 5 at 6 30 p m in observance of Family Week. A colored Alaska film was shown by Samuel St Clair after the dinner. Providence W S C S visited Dickerson Methodist Church May 6 at 8 p m with attendees listed from Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Crum
Mt. Airy
Kemptown
Providence M.Y.F
Church Hall
Alaska
Samuel St. Clair
Providence W.S.C.S
Woman's Society
Dickerson Methodist Church
Providence
James Brandenburg
Barbara
Lee Riggs
Calvin Isaacs
Edward Thompson
Wiliam Burke
Charles Riggs
Cora Putman
Kessel Day Sr
Russell
Civinettes Host Mother-Daughter Banquet at Key Hotel
Civinette Club held its annual Mother-Daughter Banquet in the Blue and Grey Room at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Mrs Mil dred Nicodemus was inducted into the club as guests were introduced and a program followed featuring recitations, a piano solo, and a tribute to mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Yingling
Lorenzo Stomp
Abbie
Pam Strawsburg
Manuet
Jennifer Sullivan
Christy Ford
Melanie Ford
Minday Crawford
Brenda
Lins da Haugh
Evelyn Sullivan
Faye Mercer
Connie Crawford
Laura Offutt
Janice Bowers
Roy Strawsburg
Oscar Brandenburg
Margaret Strawsburg
Hilda Black
Naomi Blumenaeur
Helen Mercer
Ella Culler
Vicky Ramsburg
Kitty Kline
Cancer Crusade
Montevue
Isabell Yingling
Joyce Stup
Mary Sullivan
Civinette Club
Francis Scott Key
Champlain Mary Sullivan
Mildred Nicodemus
Mary Nikirk
Vickie Romsburg
Susann Stup
Grand
Poolesville Teen Guilty Of Exceeding Speed Limit
Charles William Owens 18 of Poolesville was found guilty of exceeding 25 mph via radar on April 15 and fined 15 dollars plus costs in a courtroom led by Magistrate Byron W. Thompson. Officer J Frank Main Jr. testified Owens drove 44 mph on West South Street. The Independent Hose Company also tackled a garbage can fire on Swastika Drive after a false alarm near U S 40 and 140A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Owens
Poolesville
Byron W. Thompson
Owens
West South Street
Set
J. Frank Main Jr
U. S. 40
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Cradan
Heward F. Cooper
RFD
Airtran
Efwart C Lerch
RFD Kaosvaile
Girl Scout
Woodbrook
L. F. Chrobot
Barnes Road
Mosrovia
West
Patrick St
P.M
The
Cavetown Planing Mill CO
North Market Street
KR. R. Rice
Becter
Soe Love
Parky Knife
Uli
Sostulg
Kenneth W. Stull
Hamilton Avenue
Maryland
N. Market ST
W. Patrick ST
Pornien
Kemptown Area
Civinettes
Walter Snow
North Market St
Glass Shop
Raymond Shaver
Mer
Tri-State Mortgage Company
N. Market St. Frederick, Md
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