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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1970
Page
5
Obituary notices announce the deaths of Edgar Monroe Lowman 74 of Mr. Airy Mary Agnes Lynch 76 of Mt Airy Anna M. Sines widow of C E Sines of Mt Pleasant John T. Burleigh of Arlington Va Lawrence M Showe 72 of Hagerstown. Surviving family members, funeral details, calling hours, and burial arrangements are provided for each, with church and cemetery references and memorial donation options.
Among The Sick Mr Thomas Harding of Frederick who underwent major surgery at Frederick Memorial Hospital recently is recuperating at the home of his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Ezra T Shafer Rocky Springs.
Mrs Marie Hobbs of Magnolia Avenue celebrates her birthday on October 17. Mr and Mrs Larry R Young of Mt Pleasant announce the birth of their daughter Melanie Ann born September 30 at Carroll County General Hospital. Mrs Young is formerly Linta K Fogle of Mt Pleasant.
Funeral services were conducted for Rev Daniel Leo Daugherty of Hagerstown and Taneyhill J Monroe of Brunswick, with interments in local cemeteries. Robert W Slaughter Sr Annie Susan Souder and families, pallbearers listed, officiants named, services at Feete Etchison M R and Mt Olivet and Union Cemetery locations.
Duggan died, born in Oklahoma City, son of Stella Goudelock Duggan and the late Thomas G. Duggan. Survived by wife Dorothy Jane Duggan, Woodsboro, son Thomas Grafton Duggan, daughter Mrs. Michael Maloney of Baltimore, foster son William H. Hatcher, two grandchildren, and two sisters. Visitation at D C Hartzler and Sons Funeral Home Libertytown today and Friday 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Woodsboro Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. David Himmler. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery Woodsboro. Memorials to Frederick County Heart Fund.
Five appointees named by the commissioners include James Bryan clerk to the county, Charles Hicks funeral director, Cleopatra Campbell lawyer, Thomas Johnson High School secretary, Merle Kuehne and Irving Weil. If approved the charter panel will study local government and draft a charter within a year and hold public hearings for another year with a November 1972 referendum on the ballot.
Eastalco continues into car bon anode production for the electrolytic process with a modern furnace design and metal degassing for purity. An environmental control system guards air and water with scrubbers and Potomac River water treatment while surround area monitors track emission controls. The firm also plants trees and beautifies nearby land. Citation becomes first American racehorse to earn over $1 million for his owners.
The Frederick County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Friday at 10 am in public session to discuss the Parks and Open Space Plan the Highway Master Plan and the Public Services Facilities plan. They may give preliminary approval to the Public Services Plan with no action on the others. The afternoon session at 2 30 will cover the county comprehensive development plan.
Donald Date the new executive director of the Community Action Agency outlined year end goals at the Thurmont board meeting detailing housing as the top problem along with alcoholism planned parenthood a credit union a day care center and transportation to agencies. He noted progress since taking over two weeks ago and pledged better office efficiency and stronger ties with county boards. New VISTA trainees were introduced and a recreation program at South Frederick Elementary School was proposed with a $5 000 gap to be filled by private sources or county funds. The Catoctin Recreation Camp reported on activities for poverty level children including archery swimming sewing and cooking.
Two Frederick County brothers faced multiple charges after a late night confrontation with state troopers and city police on South Market Street. Gerald Roberts, 25, faced six motor vehicle violations and two warrants with bond set at 1368 dollars while Gary Lee Roberts, 22, held on 1041 dollars bond. Actions included assault on officers, reckless driving, and interference with arrest.
Edward F. Holter and Henry D. Lakin named group captains for the United Givers Fund drive in Frederick County. District volunteers and co captains from Ballenger to Woodville districts are listed, with a county quota of 10,000 or just under 5 percent of the UGF goal of 217,853 to support 14 social service agencies.
City police warned yesterday that confidence men may be operating in the Frederick area. Aimed at older citizens, the scam has a suspect posing as a bank examiner who recruits victims to withdraw funds and hand them over for “evidence” before escaping. Citizens should call police if approached.
U S Senator Charles Mathias will address a public luncheon on October 23 at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The event, hosted by Frederick Chamber of Commerce national affairs committee, is part of the Meet Your Senator program. Reservations start at 12 15 p m by calling 662 4164. Edward Daugherty chairs the program.
Police brought K-9 units to a demonstration with no direct clash between Blacks and police. Police and dogs did not touch the crowd. Police Chief Maj. Charles V. Manning mingled with protesters and heard grievances. Morgan Anderson of the Human Relations Council praised the handling but called the dog presence unnecessarily provocative.
WTTG TV in Washington cancelled a scheduled political debate after Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel refused to participate or waive his statutory right to equal time.
Martha Mitchell says Supreme Court will hear from her if ruling for forced busing to balance schools. She argues neighborhoods define the nation and criticizes moving children across town to achieve desegregation.
Furman Builders of Rockville had the winning bid of 1 187 000 for the Rock Creek Center project with nine alternates unresolved pending staff study. The Frederick County Board also approved a regulation change on outside group rental of school facilities making admissions open to the public but allowing charges applied uniformly and shown on the facility use application. The board authorized a final payment to Blatzheim and Biehl for Waverley School, deducting 502.65 for uncompleted work after review by Gilbert Newby and architect George Bushey.
Public rally announced for October 26 at 3 PM at New Market Fire Hall with food and beverages. Sponsored by New Market Urbana Woodville Districts Democratic Central Committee. Also notes a political notice and listings for Rodger's Oyster & Seafood Dinners and Ballenger Community Show dates October 16 and 17, 1970.
Multiple community events listed including rummage sales at Evangelical Reformed Church and Taney Apts under Trinity Circle, Grace Methodist Church bazaar and turkey dinner, plus various ads for construction, cosmetics, consignment sales, auctions, dinners, fall fairs, and small local services across Frederick Maryland area between October 15 and October 24 1970. key entities include Grace Methodist Gaithersburg FLANAGAN Orchards Monocacy Shopping Center and New Market Fire Co. events span church sales benefitting local groups and coupons for services.
A cluttered notice highlights Routzahn’s Dept Store with Estee Lauder Charles of the Ritz and Elizabeth Arden in store beauty spots. Nearby ads list MelLain Home Improvement carpentry services, custom kitchens, paint, and thrift rugs with prices. Various community notices promote church suppers, hunts, meat orders, and local sales with contact numbers and pickup options.
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