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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1966

Page

5

Deaths MISS MARGARET C. CRAMER

Margaret C. Cramer of 205 West Second Street Frederick died Thursday after a long illness at Valley View Nursing Home. Born near Walkersville she was a daughter of the late John D. and Laura Smith Cramer. A member of the United Church of Christ of Walkersville she leaves nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Barton Funeral Home Walkersville after 7 p.m. today. Funeral services Saturday at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Guy P. Brady. Burial in Glade Cemetery.

Margaret C. Cramer West Second Street Frederick Walkersville Valley View Nursing Home John D Laura Smith Cramer United Church of Christ Barton Funeral Home Guy P. Brady Grade United Church of Christ Glade Cemetery

Myersville Growth and Infrastructure Plan Highlights

Myersville, valued under 15000, shows 42 percent population growth from 1950 to 1960, exceeding the state 31.2 percent. From 1960 to now, 62 residents have moved in. Water comes mainly from Catoctin Creek tributaries. future needs require expansion of filtration. The plan urges immediate sewage disposal consideration, land annexation, septic tank elimination, and a loop system with phased interceptor sewers along Grindstone Run. With Interstate 70 open, arterial roads should be designed and streets improved. Proposes a central shopping area near Elerton Road, Main Street, and Poplar Road, a four-acre highway service site, and 35-acre industrial parks farther from major roads to cut traffic risk.

Myersville Catoctin Creek Grindstone Run Main Street U. S. 40 Elerton Road Poplar Road

League Corrects Printer Error in Voters Guide

The League of Women Voters of Frederick County corrects a mistake in the Voters Guide for the primary election. Two candidates for sheriff will appear on the Democratic ballot Crummell P. Jacobs and Denver J. Shook. The league apologizes for any confusion caused.

League of Women Voters Frederick County Crummell P. Jacobs Denver J. Shook

Rights Bill Debate At Standstill

In Washington the Senate retraces steps on civil rights, amid filibuster threats and waning quorum as Thurmond-led opposition decries open housing provisions. Majorities waver with primaries and inflation fights shaping retreat to adjournment plans.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Mansfield Strom Thurmond Rs.c Thurmond Congress Johnson Republc

Tumor Might Have Fueled Whitman Rampage

A panel of medical experts in Austin concluded Charles J. Whitman likely had a deadly brain tumor at the time of his August 1 shooting spree. The 1 inch tumor could not explain the killings alone, but might have contributed to emotional impairment. The group noted no evidence of drug use on the day of death and reserved formal psychiatric diagnosis due to lack of a recent interview. Whitman, 24, was slain by police on the University of Texas Tower observation deck after a 90 minute attack.

Austin, Tex Charles J. Whitman Whitman Harry M. Zimmerman Montefiore Hospital New York University of Texas Dana L. Farnsworth Harvard University Farnsworth Hamilton Ford Texas University Medical Branch Galveston Farn

Public urged to vote for new Maryland constitution

A meeting at City Hall drew many area voters to hear John C. Brooks of the Constitutional Convention Commission urge an affirmative vote on the convention question on Tuesday’s ballot. The talk explained a 1967 convention would begin September 12 and run about four months with 142 delegates. The event included a film on the current 1867 constitution and the potential changes. Judge Edward S. Delaplaine introduced Brooks and urged voting for the convention, calling the present constitution antiquated and obsolete.

City Hall John C. Brooks Constitutional Convention Commission Brooks Frederick County Maryland House of Delegates General Assembly Edward S. Delaplaine State Constitutional Convention Commission

County lacks emergency operating center says official

A Frederick County official urged building an emergency operating center as a top civil defense priority. State and county leaders cited funding gaps and staffing limits while noting Montgomery County has a strong facility and Carroll lacks adequate space.

Frederick County Daniel Still Still Lawrence A. Dorsey Frederick State Civil Defense Etc Montgomery County Carroll County Sih Winchester Hall County Civil Defense Office of Civil Defense Pentagon Maryland

Dickerson Man Convicted Of Auto and Assault Charges

A Dickerson man, Edward Bernard Moore, was found guilty in Magistrate's Court of assault and battery and blocking a county road with an automobile. He received a $100 fine or six months in jail for blocking the road and six months for assault and battery, with the assault and battery sentence suspended. Carroll faces trial next week on similar charges regarding tires and used cars. The case involves testimony that two vehicles blocked Fernyhll Road on August 5 as Joseph D. Baker and his father were stopped, and Baker was threatened. Moore claimed he tried to stop Carroll from assaulting Baker.

Dickerson Edward Bernard Moore Robert K. Kennedy Joseph D. Baker Willow Avenue Fernyhill Road Moore Norman L. Carroll Baker Carroll

Highway Safety Bill Signed by President Johnson

President Johnson signs auto and highway safety bills in Washington before congressmen auto company officials safety experts and Ralph Nader. One measure authorizes the secretary of commerce to set safety standards for 1968 model cars buses and trucks with a two year deadline.

Washington Johnson Ralph Nader Secretary of Commerce

Distinguishing Non Books From Artistic Works

The passage notes a growing need to separate books made for sale from those created for artistic purpose. It cites the term non book as a label for the former category.

Medicare Credits For Those Born After 1902

Federal guidance explains that everyone born in 1903 and later must earn Social Security or Railroad Retirement credits to qualify for Medicare. Starting in 1968, eligibility requires three quarters of coverage between 1966 and the year the person turns 65, with amounts increasing over time. The column answers readers’ questions on earning credits, survivor benefits, and early eligibility, providing practical paths like temporary office work, home typing, or babysitting to gain quarters.

U.S Martin E. Segal Retirement Advisors, Inc United States W. K

Mrs Ruth N Whetzel Ill At Frederick Memorial Hospital

Among the sick Mrs Ruth N Whetzel of 319 East Patrick Street is ill at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

Ruth N. Whetzel E. Patrick St Frederick Memorial Hospital

Local notices and ads mix for Frederick area churches sales and jobs

Several community notices and ads appear, including church suppers and fundraisers at St Peters Hall Libertytown and Urbana, public sales of antiques and household goods in Myersville, a Lord's Acre sale in Urbana, various job openings and services from local businesses, and events such as pony races and a fire department meeting. The items reflect a 1960s Frederick County, Maryland, local listings page with multiple organizations, addresses, dates, and contact numbers.

S. Main St Myersville Ralph E. Bittle Stella M. Bittle Bowlus Martin

Help Wanted and Local Advertisements Summary

Classifieds for a Lady Cashier job with training, in person applications at Diana Shop. Various services listed include motorcycles for rent, paper hanging by Woodrow Anderson, septic tank services, disposal and flooring offers, Sherwin Williams products, fruit trees and orchard sales, a poodle clipping service, junk and scrap services, yard fruit availability, and open 9 am to 7 pm orchard hours. Also real estate listing for a 5 room office suite for rent. Many phone numbers and addresses noted.

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Raymond N. Brown Libertytown John Wesley Methodist Church Joshua Smith C. B. Jackson Joe Ogle Charles Green Robert Dorsey Clarence Holman George Ambush Alfred Roberts Charles Green Jr Wesley Cemetery D. D. Hartzler and Sons Funeral Home Amos F. Watkins Mount Airy Olin L. Molesworth Damascus John J. Dawson Calvary Methodist Church Gaver Fleming Samuel Steel Frank Fritz Clarence Smith Clyde Burdette Raymond Fleming Pine Grove Cemetery Franklin Raines Airy Lisa Darrielle Montgomery General Hospital Olney Franklin Alton Smith Aperhhohe Nader Senate House Conference Committee House LBJ Mr. M. L A. B Martin E Elberta Hale Georgia Hale Reasonable Holly's Peach Orchard Route 40 Enchanted Forest Ellicott City Rodger’s N. Market Clarksburg Methodist Church Lord’s Acre Yellow Springs Paul R. Kolb Fire Dept Board of Directors ST. Peters Hall Henry Blacktop Center Street Carrollton Drive Frederick City Tuscarora Gun Club Pony Races Maryland Pony Trotting Assoc. Inc North Mountaindale Road Elberta Brackett White Hale Kelbaugh Road Thurmont Junior Fire Co. No Charles E. Troxell Lutheran Church Burkittsville New Midway School P.T.A Urbana Ind Frances M. Kelly Lawrence W. Kelly James M. Morgan, JR Gaithersburg Charlotte's Pelper Sherwin - William CO Frederick Poodle Salon the News Treeland Nurseries, Inc Happy Acres Nursery Catoctin Fish & Gun & Game Ass The New Market Dist Minute Maid Woodsboro Coop Woodsboro Marlow Sth & Bentz Sts Lewis Leatherman American Legion Mt. Airy Union Church of Christ Dr. Lea Michael Grace E. Jones Browningsville Hall Detrick T.J Ned Zeiler “Realtor N. Court St Armory Ave Kensington Merle Summers Patrick Shopping Center North Market St Boutzahn Budget Center South Market St Johnny's Market 7Th & Market Sts MOSER Chicago Pittsburgh Baltimore Florida R. D. Hemp & Son Jefferson David Barker Watersville Road Clara V Fritz Mt. Airy, Md Nelson Tucker Taney Apts Natomia C. L D. of P World Book Encyclopedia and Childcraft Constance Mercer Dist Mgr Wonder Floor Inc Petersville Farmers Hall Petersville Farmers Club Sane Eyes Foyer Travel S. Market St Hissey Dist. CO Astro Curve Ecker N. Market Street MT. Pleasant Union Hall Lady Cashier Diana Shop N. Market St Woodrow Bill) Anderson Peaches Belle Georgia Bracketts Quynn Orchard Reelsmill Lakeview Kennels Frederick Junk Company Chapel Alley E. 4Th St Imi Mr. Rice-Rice's Color Center
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