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The Cumberland News from Cumberland, Maryland • Page 12

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a. mt Mental Health i rial Service SaHor Aboard Sub KI5YSER--A memonal wfllbt' heW, Sunday at 4 Mt, Zioa Uaited Metho- TVOMAS MEISTEE Thomas C. Master, 53, of 615 Fairview Avenue, was dead on arrival yesterday at Memorial Hospital: after he stricken home, he was a son of the late Lawrence Elsie E. (Zembower) iBterior Communication Thomas Edward Amtower, 23, who'was scrying aboard the sub- marine Scorpion when it was reported missing -May. 27.

Rev. Irvin Shultz, pastor, will officiate and Cdr. Kenneth Beat- ty of the Naval Training Center, Cumberland, will conduct the service. The family was notified yes 1 terday that a memorial service was held lor the 99 members of the missing submarine's crew Sunday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in New York.

City by Archbishop Terrence Cook. Oth er memorial services have been held in Norfolk, homeport of the submarine. 'A native of Keyser, he was a ion of Maurice and Edith (Bell) -(Umstott) Amtower, RD 2, Key ser, and'the husband of Martha K. (Dean) Amtower, Norfolk. He has-, a daughter, Cherelynne; two sisters, Mrs.

Edward Sea- ger, Bedford, and Michelle Amtower, here; the paternal grandmother is Mrs. Frances Keyser and the ma- ternal grandmother, Mrs. Ed- ward Umstot, Romney. A 1963 graduate of Keyser High School, he attended Poto- mac Stale College before enter- ing the service. Storm Water Projects Begin Two projects designed to take care of storm water problems were started by the Street De- partment this week.

The first calls for the installa- tion of about 200 feet of per storm sewer pipe in an alley to. the rear of Nellie Street in the Bopp addition. The line will carry off spring water which drains into the area. The second project calls for the installation of about 80 feet of storm sewer in an alley to the rear of the 200 block of Maple Street. It will carry storm water which now runs down the alley and onto several properties into the city's storm sewer system.

Another Department crew has teen digging ditches for conduits which are being laid by the Potomac Edison Company for lighting parking lots beneath the Cumberlanc Thruway bridge. City workers will also back fill the ditches when -conduits are in and prepare the areas operated by the Cumberland Parking Authority for black topping. YMCA Will Offer Tennis Course Central YMCA will offer a tennis five weeks be- 'ginning July 6 at 10 a.m. The course will be taught by 'James Twigg and additional in- fprmation may be obtained by the YMCA at 724-5445. A slate of bWcejfcvjjfs- sunied duties, with the Coufcty Mental Health tiori -at meeting Sacred He was -an employe of nese Fibers.

Company. Surviving are his widow, Bern-. adette (Hammersmith) Meister; three daughters, Mrs. Bailey Louise Burns, Kathy Jay and Anne Lynee at home; two sons, Thomas' Meister Jr. and L.

Michael Meister, at 'five sisters; Mrs. Joseph -Reinhart, Paul J. Hartman, Miss Jean Meister, city; Mrs. Hubert Bloom, La Vale and three brothers, Charles R. Meister, Philadelphia; John L.

and Rob- ert H. Meister, city. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will, be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Condemnation Seeks Land For Park A condemnation for more than 118 acres of land needed for the Rocky Gap State Park east of Cumberland was filed on Monday in Allegany County Circuit Court in behalf of Spenc- er P.

Ellis, director of the Stale Department of Forests and Parks. The action was filed by the stale against Edgar C. Rephann and Blanche L. Rephann, RD 2, Flinlstone. The Rephans were identified as the owners of two tracts totalling 118.35 acres along the west side of Pleasant Valley Road, also known as the Beans Cove Road, about one-half mile south of the Mason-Dixon Line in Election District 21.

Marchers Hold (Continued from Page 26) "America," "We Shall Over- come" and other music. Howard Stewart, correspond ing secretary of the NAACP, was master of ceremonies. In the parade, many were carrying banners and placards. Such messages as "Human Dig- nity," "Make Their Dream A Reality," "I Had A Dream," "Fair Housing," "I Am A Man," "Hope for the a Opportunity," "Open Housing," "Love," and others were noted There were large photograph; of the two Kennedys and one marcher bore an expertly done drawing showing Abraham Lin' coin, Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy.

Many march ers wore black arm bands -anc several wore large white anc blue pins bearin'g the words "Solidarity Day June It was a peaceful, dignified musical and somewhat rhyth mic demonstration, marked by an almost'somber sincerity. In the crowd were many public officials, business and profes- sional people, labor leaders and others who came to observe or to show their Orje commented, "This could very well be a far more important occasion lhan many people realize." Kenneth Messmer isVthe 'new president, succeeding Woodrpw W. Gurley. Sister Mary Louise is, the new vice president, suc- ceeding Dr. Robert Grooms.

suc- ceeded Mfs.Rose Hay as Summer Downs officially a.m. vThe first day of summer also Will be longest, day of the year, as the sun le 'above ret'ary, awl Allan Weather- John Mor- ton -a'5 Members of the board of di- rectors i 'Mrs. Lester Kifer, 'Homer S. Hig- gins, Mrs. '-Jennie Charles-Bramble, Ilev.

Cox, Ra'bbi' 'Max Francis Kennejf, Miss Perhia Grassi, Dr. Elmer L. liam R. King, Morton, Mr. Gurley, Dr.

Giooms, Judge S. Getty, Thomas Berry, Mrs. VyUliam Van Newkirk, John AUiion, John Folk', Dr. Benedict Skitarelic, Sister Mary Virginia, Dr. W.

Ardell Haines, Miss Jean Reinhart and the new officers. Miss Grassi, chairman of the student career program, report- ed that six young people will participate in. the mental health career program -'this summer. These students, interested in careers in health or social service, will work for'six weeks each in state mental health institutions to gain first-hand information a knowledge about the nature of work in this field. They will leave here July 8 and will each leceive $150 plus their subsistence.

Mr. Bramble, a board member, re- proted that three local labor unions had each donated $75 toward the expenses these students. The union represent carpenters, teamsters and elec- trical workers. Work on several programs the? horizon for nearly 15 hours, iccorijing to the U.S. Naval dbseryatory." The sun is due to rise at 5:40 a.m.

tomorrow and set at 8:56 p.m. After tomorrow, the days will get shorter and shorter until winter arrives at 2 p.m. on December 21, the Saturday be- fore Christmas. into summer as the hot season will begin tofn'orrow at CumjbfcHand to 7 unionize jjjbl in would he vr contingent lce police Cltv proposed Four, 'local Baptist churches will conduct this the s.titutioh;. Ptrlc -amphitheater was discussed and plans for appointing several functional committees were outlined.

Mr. Messmer said he will name committees on 'finance and budget, program and slaff and office within a few days, and members and committee members be notified: Dr. Hill reported on progress being made toward, construc- tion of a new health facility here, which.will include a men- tal health day care center. Sister Mary Louise reported on work in the hospital's psy- chiatric unit and said there is a growing need the com munily.for a program of occu- pational therapy. The associa tion agreed to delve into this need and to determine how menial health volunteers can assist.

Suicide prevenlion, a speak- ers bureau and' other needs were discussed. The association will nold its next meeting in October, with a meeting of Ihe -executive to be called by the president as needed. Will Build Home James E. Klosterman, 543 Fort Avenue, has secured a per- mit from the City Engineering Department to build a one-story dwelling at 445 Reynolds Street. It will be about 35 by 26 feet and will have an aluminum siding exterior.

Replies To Plea By Hill Mayor Thomas F. Conlon, in response to a statement by Po- lice Fire Commissioner Frederick J. Hill urging inter- ested citizens to contact the and request him to change his negative vote on the one-step, pay increase for- the Police Department, has issued his own statement concerning the step increase retroactively for the policemen would receive my approval providing the com- missioner (Hill) would utilize unspent funds in the 1968 budg- et'of his fire department to pro- vide, a similar step increase for the firemen." Mayor wenl on to say 'a retroactive pay increase could be provided in all depart- ments if it could be limited to rank and file members." He said that he had checked and found firemen, due to a long work week, are unable to supplement their incomes as readily as other employes. "A quick review shows that most of our firemen in the low- er income bracket have had to supplemenl their incomes or have their wives work." To Address Club Rev. Goodwin Douglas, pas- tor of.

Metropolitan A.M.E. Church and supervisor for the Neighborhood Youth Corps, will discuss the recent civil disor- ders at Ihe weekly meeting of Ihe Cumberland Jiiwanis Club today at 12:15 p.m. at Central YMCA. choir, and group singing.v group smgiiig and Leon Eng- land will lead the combined choirs. Mrs.

Lucy Yutzy will be the organist and Jean Evans, pianist. 9 p. m. at each'service', a Moody science, film will-'be These films were'shown at the Moody Science -Pavilion at Expo 67. Churches sponsoring the ser- vices are Bedford Road Bap- tist, Graceland Baptist, LaVale Baptist Second Baptist.

a proposed Council Officers untier way; a yiniou official said the American of County and Municipal inployes, AFL-C1O, sa id the drive is aimed at organizing the Maryland State Police, Balti- more; and' Anrie ArunJel county police and police meats in Crbfoot' said union: organizing attempts also include efforts in Prince. Georges County, Salis- bury, Cambridge, Cumberland and Hagerslown. More thajf 1,600 members of from the'Maryland Public pioyes Council 67 upon forma- tion of the Maryland police coun- Council. 67' now vincludes membjer.iship^of public employes nursing homes, Ihe Roads Com- mission and city and county public works departments. A representative of localllSS said its members have seeking a statewide union coun- cil limited to from Page 26) munic a tion -gap 'whichi tweeo the.Negro and the: whites.

scale for workers "of the com- munity lake steps to see that employers are abiding by federal minimum wage stand- ards in Ihe communily. He the minimum wage law is not being enforced. Lead is bluish gray in color. ATTENTION MASTER MASONS Members of Ohr Lodge 131, AF and AM, and all Master Masons are request- ed to meet at the Funeral Home, today, p. to conduct a memor- ial service for late brother, George H.

Leith. C. ALLAN TWIGG, Worshipful Master FRANK J. BYER, Secretary. Headquarters Campers Follow the camping trail to Schwarzenbach's where you will find everything your boy will need to enjoy an active, fun-filled summer camp.

We offer complete selections of camp clothes as well as Boy Scout equip- ment such as sleeping bags, flashlights, cook kits, etc. Donmoor Permanent Press WALK SHORTS (sizes 8 to 16) Navy, Green, Tan, Rust Other Walk Shorts (sizes 26 to 30) $3.50 H.OO Donmoor KNIT SHIRTS 82.50 Solids and Fancies (sizes 8 to 20) S3.00 Billy The Kid JEANS Regular and slims (sizes 8 to 12) Donmoor SWIM TRUNKS Peter's JACKETS (sizes 14 to 20) Headquarters for Boy Scout Official Equipment Schwarzenbach's Boys' Shop Second Floor FREE SERVICE SALE! Buy Any Of These Up-To-Dtte GE Appliances At The Low, Low Advertised Price And Receive 5 Years Free Service At No Adidtional Cost. Cumberland Electric's Expert Technicians Will Be At Your Service For Full Years. Free Service Includes All Parts And All Labor. Sale Applies To Selected Models Only! Sale Ends Sat.

June 22. TWO-DOOR GE AUTO-DEFROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER GE 5000 BTU FASHIONETTE AIR CONDITIONER TI12 KS10S Only 28" up to 91 Ibtl Automatic dvfreit refrigerator MC- tionl vegetable bin bu.l Compact Duramold COM. Never -Ruits In JOOO In a compoct, decorator sgn. Ftti wtndowi nor-, Ui. on any odrQual' 115-volt houithold lnlal11 in Kcondi no toalt in cool, qui.t com- fort night.

WITH 5 YRS. FREE SERVICE WITH 5 YRS, FREE SERVICE AUTOMATIC GE ELECTRIC RANGE J317 or (Sdwol) Shown Set oven tinier to turn on and off automatically. Hi-Speed, seH-cleaning surface units. Cumberland THREE STORES 1 3 7 I I I A A 4 7 S8 A I.

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