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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1963
Page
9
Obituaries list Mary J. C. McGruder and Emma C. Bovey among local deaths. Also notes ongoing railroad labor talks with a looming nationwide strike, reporting limited progress and government scrutiny as officials push for a settlement before deadlines. Funeral arrangements for several individuals are announced, including services in Bethesda and Strasburg areas.
Washington County Commissioners will set speed limits and weight restrictions for heavy equipment used in state and federal road work. County officials aim to prevent road damage and fund repairs, with contractors potentially bearing damages. If cooperation fails, enforcement will occur. Carnival advert follows with dates June 10 to 15 at Holiday Acres Cayetown Pike.
The Power Commission reported that six Maryland distributing utilities passed received water gas refunds from interstate pipelines to their customers. Washington Gas Light Co. refunded $208,508. Hagerstown Gas Co. $2,871. Citizens Gas Co. division of Chesapeake Utilities, Salisbury, $11,147.
Hard shell crabs clams and shrimp advertised at Park Circle Tavern. A Maryland metals firm on Churely Street uses an early 20th century ad style to solicit brass copper steel and ngs.
Bikle's Shoe Store will hold a grand opening on Wednesday from 7 to 2 for a renovation and reorganization. Paul Sedgwick, chair of the District of Columbia Civil War Centennial Commission, will speak at the cemetery memorial observance. The event, including a wreath and new displays, marks the store's evolution since its founding in 1912 with ownership changes and a modernization of the front, windows, and interior. The Keedysville town survey and street resurfacing bids are also noted with plans for snow plow service and possible railroad property discussions.
Three building permits issued this week include a ranch type home in the South End at 10246 Potominc St with a brenzeway and attached garage and porch additions. George Kendle and Ty an KR Young Sr are named applicants. Kendle seeks a second floor porch addition at 431 Mitchell Ave valued around $1,000 and Young Sr plans to alter a dwelling at 409 S Potomac St with widow and cutting work estimated at $50.
Eichelberger's T moves to a new site at 194 Frederick Street. The change notes the previous address and confirms relocation to the more central, accessible store location. It highlights continued operations and invites customers to visit the updated venue.
The Daily Mall shows the hospital board’s fiscal year ending September 30 1962 report a balanced capital budget and rising operating costs. The facility posted an alltime occupancy record with 96 548 days of care, marking a high in patient care demand.
An American Air Force helicopter completed a transatlantic hop arriving at Prestwick Scotland at 2 50 a m EST from Keflavik Iceland. The crew of three will depart for Paris Orly Field with a two hour stop before continuing to Labourget Field. The 26th Internationale Air Salan opens in Paris Thursday.
David A. Rider, vice president of the Maryland State Federation of postal clerks, will lead a contingent to the Maryland Convention in Salisbury. Andrew E. Newton will be the principal banquet speaker on June 15. Francis S. Filbey will address the business sessions. Guests include Sen. Daniel Brewer and Rep. Rogers Morton, Salisbury mayor Frank Morris, Postmaster Emory L. Leonard, and Mrs. Helen Weldon.
Boonsboro officials report 121 new permits issued as the sewage project moves forward. A dedication ceremony is planned for Saturday June 29 at the lagoon site with operations slated to begin July 10. Mayor John Herr notes Water Board reorganization by month end and warns of pending actions on a $10,017 maintenance bill from engineer Robert Lakin. New water board members Merle Funk and Josef Bikle are named. Charles Welty reappointed as liaison. Changes to plans raise total costs to $975,265.26 with savings from storm drainage adjustments and other edits.
Marlin Luther Weagley, 4%, of 532 Pin Oak Rd, charged with following too closely after an accident on Virginia Ave at 8140 am today. Police say his car rear ended Ce cil Benjamin Ridenour, 89, then hit Ning Taye Greenwald, 35, as they stopped before railroad racks at Memorial Biya. Vehicle damages were $200 for Weagley, $100 for Ridenour, and $25 for Greenwald.
County officials report relocation of State Route 5 south of Hagerstown to allow a new interchange with Interstate 70 between Millstone and Williamsport area. The work includes a one mile re alignment westward and a by pass for Hancock planned this year with construction of a partial interchange at Downsville. Advertisements note multiple local listings and services.
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