Halloween Parade In Burkittsville Brings Local Awards
The Burkittsville Halloween parade drew 125 costumed children and 26 cash awards sponsored by the town government and local clubs. Judges presented prizes at Burkittsville Elementary as participants from Middletown Brunswick and Jefferson led the procession.
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South Mountain
Burkittsville
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Paul M. Smith
Graham Weigle
Roy E. McBride
Donald Moss
Main Street
Harold Zecher
Broad Run
Stephen Smith
Braddock Heights
Bertram Thornton
William Hopwood
Lisa
Richard Giesler
Douglas
Phil
Randy Sowers
Virginia Brandenburg
Paula Smith
Gail Summers
Joe Weigle
John Way
Parade Costume Winners Highlight Halloween Pageant
The event awarded prizes for artistic, symbolic and original costumes. Linda Jones won best pink formal, Rebecca Van Westenberg earned Girl In Black, Denise Guyton wore Red White and Blue. Most humorous honors went to Sharon McBride Goldwater, Fred Thornton Hog Face, Ricky Geisler farmer. Symbolic honors went to Patricia Putman Witch, Robin Geisler Witch Hat, Debbie Huffer Pumpkin. Original awards went to Jerry Moss Corn Shock, Larry Ward Spider, Michele Guyton Scarecrow, Randy Huffer Captain Hook. Adults prize went to Mrs Richard Pry and Thom Hires.
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Dwight Bramdien
Shyre Smith
Mikene
Susan Smith
Linda Jones
Rebecca van Westenberg
Denise Guyton
Sharon McBride
Goldwater
Fred Thornton
Ricky Geisler
Thurmont Halloween Parade Scheduled Saturday
The annual Thurmont parade starts at 7 30 p m from the high school and goes down Main Street. Sponsored by the town commissioners the Jaycees and Lions Clubs prizes will be awarded for prettiest ugliest and most original costumes plus a float prize. Refreshments available after the parade.
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Lions Clubs
Main Street
Taneytown Adopts Pool Rules For Community Facility
Taneytown sets comprehensive use rules for the community pool after the current project. The executive committee and rules subcommittee led by Mrs Dean Brown approve details including pricing for season tickets and daily admissions. Season tickets cost 35 dollars for individuals and 2000 dollars for families with daily rates of 100 for adults and 50 for children on weekdays and 200 for adults and 1 for children on weekends. The pool opens daily at noon and closes at 9 pm during the swimming season.
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Taneytown Community
Taneytown Plans Public Pool With Fund Drive
Taneytown officials outline a municipal swimming pool project to be supervised by the Mayor and City Council with an executive committee overseeing the first year. A fund-raising drive aims to raise 60 000 dollars, offering free family season tickets as incentives for donations of 50 dollars or more.
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Taneytown
Proposed pool and improvement of existing facilities
A brief item notes plans for a proposed pool and the improvement of existing facilities. It highlights the council's interest in upgrading recreation amenities and potential funding considerations.
Beatle Movie Flops in Paris Theater
The Beatle film A Hard Day's Night failed at the Paris box office after four weeks with 37 915 admissions. A British mystery film flourished in the same theater.
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Paris
Ex-husband Sues For Teddy Bear And Heirlooms
Insurance broker Henry Middledien sues his ex-wife in London for the return of a teddy bear, a cut glass decanter, and an 18th century table. He seeks damages for wrongful detention along with recovery of the items, saying they have been in his family for years.
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London
Henry Middledien
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Tea Bennett
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Johnsville, Frederick County, Md
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South Market St
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