Ten Tried and Executed in Syria
Maj. Gen. Amin Hafez announced ten people implicated in an uprising against Syria's Baathist government have been tried and executed. A court-martial sentenced a colonel, five noncommissioned officers, and four civilians after a curfew lockstep across the country. The report notes security measures and warnings while borders remained closed and protests recalled a pro-Nasser mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
Amin Hafez
Syria
Radio
Damascus
Hafez
Hisham Shabib
Harry E. Zeigler
Rt 1
Smithsburg
Jim
James Shine
Zeigler
Lynn Myers
Former Officer Limburg Dies Today in Maryland
Former Hagerstown police officer Pete Limburg dies today in Hagerstown Maryland after a long career. Born in York County Pennsylvania he was 66 and served from 1927 to 1951. He worked as a railroad engineer before joining the police and belonged to Fraternal Order of Police Pang Thorn Lodge Loyal Order of Moose Hagerstown Lodge 22 and Eagles. Survived by son George A Limburg of Hagerstown stepsons Francis and Robert Cornell a stepdaughter Mary E Marsden and sisters Lottie West and Cora Davis. Funeral at Minnich Funeral Home with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday 7 to 9 PM.
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Fargrout
Maryland
York County
George
Mary Limburg
Hagerstown
Pangthorn Lodge
Fraternal Order of Police
Loyal Order of Moose
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Police Dept
George A. Limburg
Wagerstown
Francis J. Cornell
Tagerstown
Robert L. Cornell
Con
Stepaughter
Mary E. Marshin
Lottie West
Cora Davis
York
New Delmar Inn
Minnich
Baltimore
Charles
Resh
Tone’ P. Bullard
Bunjal
Rose Hill
Feuneral
Local Deaths Mary Louise Davis
Miss Mary Louise Davis aged 7 of Murdock Avenue Hagerstown died at home after a lengthy illness. Born near Downsville she was daughter of the late John L and Emma Lowery Davis. She was a member of Assembly of God Church Hagerstown and a retired Murphy Dry Cleaning Co employee. Surviving sister La vena Davis and many nieces and nephews. Services Sunday at 2 30 p.m. at Assembly of God Church with Rev Aryel J Barrett. Interment Rest Haven Cemetery. Family visits East Funeral Home Boonsboro Friday and Saturday evenings. Body will lie in state one hour prior to services.
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Mary Louise Davis
Murdock Ave
Hagerstown
Downsville
Johm L. Ant Emma
Lowery Davis
Assembly, For God Church
Murphy Dry Cleaning Co
Lavena Davis
Assembly of God
Aryel J. Barrett
Rest Haven Cemetery
East Funeral Home
Boonsboro
Maryland Game and Inland Fish fixes bird seasons
The Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commissioners announced open seasons and bag limits for Mourning Doves Rails Gallinules and Woodcock. Mourning Doves run Sept 12 to Oct 31 and Dec 23 to Jan 11 split into two periods with 70 half days and a bag limit of 10. Rails and Gallinules run Sept 1 to Oct 20 for 50 days with a bag limit of 15 and possession 30. Woodcock runs Nov 15 to Jan 3 for 50 days with a possession limit of 1. The Interior Department notes a slight increase in Woodcock numbers prompting season and bag limit rises.
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Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commissioners
Ernest A. Vaughn
E.S.T
Department of the Interior
Two Men Assault Take Watch Near Restaurant
Steve C. Lehoe of 31 E Lee St reported an assault and robbery after leaving a restaurant on Rt 40. He said two men attacked him as beer cans were thrown, a female companion ran for help, and his watch was taken during the struggle. Patrolman George Glick filed the report.
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Steve C. Lehoe
E. Lee St
Rt. 40
George Glick
Correction: Hawnee Peaches Price at Friendly Market
Ady corrects to state the price of hawnee peaches at 32 percent vans at Friendly Market located on a4 W Franklin 6b. The notice appears as a short shopper correction in local listings.
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W. Franklin
Promotion for John B Fishel at General Cigar Co
John B Fishel of Hagerstown is promoted to research manager at General Cigar Co in New York. A Lehigh chemistry honoree and Ohio State MS, he joined General Cigar in 1956 after serving as a lieutenant colonel and chief inspector in the U S Army Chemical Corps during World War II. He holds several patents and resides in Lancaster with his wife Janet, daughter Leslie, and son Gregory.
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Wins Fromotion
John B Fishel
Hagerstown
General Cigar Co., Inc
New York
Janice
Leslie
Gregory
Fishel
Lancaster
500 Card Party at Leitersburg Fire Hall Saturday
Card party event set for Saturday July 20 at 8 p.m. at Leitersburg Fire Hall with refreshments 75 cents in advance. Also entertainment tonight at Red Men’s Hall 93 W Talietan with Sammy Moss and Shrimp Feed tonite 9.
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Leitersburg
Red Men’s Hall
W. Talietan
Sammy Moss
Hancock Woman Appointed To Tuberculosis Committee
Mrs Ralph Deanelly of Hancock is president of Washington County Tuberculosis Association. Joan D Alexander announced as the committee's new chairman. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee is charged with keeping documents timely and appropriate to association needs and policies.
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J Hancock
Ralph Deanelly
Hancock
Washington County
Maryland
Alan's
Pontine Oe
RWS
Shea
Joan D. Alexander
Police to Stop Bridge Divers in Newport Ky
In Newport Kentucky police vow quick arrests if more young men dive from the Central Bridge into the Ohio River. This week two Kentuckians, John Dietz 29 of Melbourne and Charley Parris 19 of Ryland, leapt 60 feet on a bet, surfacing with only minor aches. Officials called the stunt foolish due to river debris.
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Wewport
Central Bridge
Ohio River
John Dietz
Melbourne
Charley Parris
Ryland
Ifey
Cinglinati
Williamsport Red Men Dance and Bake Sale July 20
Lew Wade promotes a Clear Spring Legion Saturday night dance on July 20 at Western Enterprise Washington Square starting 2 pm with rain or shine. The event highlights include special refreshments and a bake sale.
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Williamsport
Lew Wade
Western Enterprise
Washington Square
Rain
Ladies Aya Adv
Starting the Year Ed ward Fechtig Keeps Birthday Traditions
Edward M Ned Fechtig a well known nonagenarian marks his third birthday today a habit he began counting at 85 He monitors stock market moves reads the news and listens to radio He was born in Hagerstown son of Civil War era physician Dr George Fechtig He long served in the U S Postal Service retiring about 25 years ago He resides at the Hamilton Hotel.
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Edward M
Ned) Fechtig
Area
Fechtig
Hagerstown
George Fechtig
U.S. Postal Service
Hamilton Hotel
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Caramand
Larbaugh
Mt. Lena
Jennings Sisters
Pare Circle Tavern
Pete
Limburg
Wayside Inn
Salem United Church of Christ
Wit Ponswim Chemicals
Cearfoss
Pressman's Seed
E. Bato
Ady
Percy Limburg
Jones Gas Company
W. Memorial Blvd
Hagerstown Loan & Thrift Corp
W. Washington St
Bruce Hoffman
Tom Campbell
Jake Hoffman
Maugansville Raritan Club
Brightwood Acres
U.S. Route 40
Town
E. D. Plummer Sons
Abersinidae
Potomac
Moss Insurance Agency, Inc
Salem Ave
Fairview Rd
Fairview Acres
Cool's
Middleburg
Route
Hagerstowat, Md
Farmers & Merchants Bank of
Hagerstown, Md
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Montgomery Ward
Washington St
Adv
Vf.w
Cavaliers
Elks Meadow
Back and Rod's
N. Mulberry St
Airport
Hal Heagy
The
Noveltones
Woody Free
Hagerstown Municipal Airport
Bartlaw Harris
Charles Boulard
Sheriffs Department
State Police
Dixon Council B.S.A
Mr. and Mrs
Eugenia E. Mowen
Mrs
Clinton E. Mowen
Studebaker Larks
Jess Hull
Charlie Viands
Win Sherman
Fleigh Motors Besant
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Ck
Maryland Metals, Inc
W. Church St
Hag
Hecks Beauty Salon
King St
Herene Curtis Perms
Stouffer Printing Ca
Dial
Newman's
Staithsburg
May
Son
Noor
Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fairplay Firemen’s Carnival
Mr. S. Hagerstown Rt
Fui
INK
Bantelli Musical Family
Raymond Snively
the Potomac Trading Co
North
Jonathan St
Lloyd E. Rockwell
Myda Rockwell and Son
Holiday Barn
Joe Pont
Cavelown Pike
RCA
Routzahn’s
Virginia
Ava
Phorts
Washington County Hospital Association
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