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fr--The Cumberland News Wednesday, Sept. 17,1969 Petition For Annexation Presented At Westernport MASON RECEIVES 3fl-YEAR PIN-Robert R. Connor, i a member of Georges Creek Valley Lodge Ifil, AF and AM, since 1919 was presented a 50-year-pin and life i certificate i a meeting in Lonaconing. The lapel pin was presented on behalf of the grand lodge of Maryland by Lewis E. Biggs, center, grand inspector, and the certificate and a gift were presented by Timothy .1.

Donaldson, left, worshipful master of the Lona- coning lodge. Mr. Connor who lives at 8 Dudley Street, is a retired employe of the Luke mill of Westvaco. Communication System Research Is Underway CHARLESTON. W.

Va. (UP11 --Gov. Arch A. Moore Jr. a i the development of a surface-tn- Murder Case Hearing Ends A W.

Va. A a i in WoodjWesl i i i a Industrial a County Circuit Court i i Show at the Civic Cen- 80 Pints Of Blood Donated I Eighty pints i i a i system a i hlood--25 less than Ihe quota West Virginia University, could were donaled yesterday when put West Virginia into the lead the Red Cross Blondmobile Unit in modern mine safety laws and fvom Johnstown visited the methods. In an address opening Centennial Speaker Announced PIEDMONT Rev. a Hanna, pastor- of the Oak Hill (W. a United Methodist Church, will speak at the Sun- day morning worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church on October 26 during the week- end observance of the 100th anniversary of the local Church.

Rev. Mr. a a a native of Westernport, is a graduate- of Bruce High School and West Virginia Wesleyan Buckhannon. He received his theological training at Westmin- ster Theological Seminary, now Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, and studied at Washington and Lee University. He has been active in slate Methodist Church work, having I served on the Board of Hospi- a and Homes, Board of Mis- sions, dean of youlh assemblies at the Wesl Virginia Wesleyan College.

Rev. Hanna is a former slate chaplain American Legion and former chaplain of the House of Delegates in West Virginia. He served as president of the Oak Hill-Scarbro Ministerial As- sociation, prsident of Oak Hill Parent-Teacher Association and is now president of the Little League Baseball. He is also vice presidcot of the City Re- creation Commission and in on the Dollars fos Scholars Scholar- WESTERNPORT A petition requesting the town officials to incorporate Stony Run Road, Cosgrove's Lane, Arnold's Lane and Green's Addition was sub- mitted to the council Monday night. The petition with 39 names affixed was presented by Mrs.

Eva Metz. The names of 25 percent of registered voters and property owners with an assessed valua- tion of 25 per cent is required for the town to act on the petition to annex by resolution. If opposed by the same number the question would be decided in referendum. These residents are seeking local water and sewer service which the town's present policy declines to exlend beyond the corporale limils. Preliminary review of Ihe waler situation in the com- munity indicates it will be necessary to increase the water rates to present consumers out- side the town limils in the near future, il was reported by Mayor Ray L.

Wilt. Council authorized the pur- chase of a two-way mobile Area Deaths And Funeral Notices E. C. LAWRENCE MICHAEL O'NEILL JR. OAKLAND MM.

Ellen W. (Nell) Lawrence, 70, of 216 East Center Street, died yesterday al Garrett Qounty Memorial Hos- pital where she had been a pa- tient 15 days. She was born in Oakland, a daughter of the late Dr. Henry W. and Sara (West) McComas.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, the Senior Woman's Civic Club, the Wednesday. Afternoon Bridge Club and the Foursome Bridge Club. She is survived by her hus- band, 'Edward C. Lawrence; two daughters, Mrs.

Ann Eng- lander, Oakland, and Mrs. Betty Knopfer, Rockville; one brother, R. Carlton McComas, Oakland, and five grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m: today and from 2 to 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow.

A service will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. with Dr. Lawrence Sherwood and Dr. Samuel E. Wicker officiating.

Interment will be in Garrett Memorial Gardens. A. BLAIR BISHOP Mrs. Christine (Dene) O'Neill, 63, of 519 Bedford Street, died Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospi- tal. She was born in Cumberland, a daughter of Mrs.

Carrie (Har- Lung) Lewis and the late H. C. Lewis. Her husband, Michael F. O'Neill preceded her in death.

She was a registered nurse, a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, the Sacred Heart radio unit for Ihe police car al a cost of $650 including installa- tion. The resignation of Lewis F. Leary from the police force, effective Sunday, was read. Applications for police work will be received until Monday, September 22.

Applicants must be between the ages of 21-35 and have a high school education. Presbyterian Church. There were 20 replacement pints, five persons rejected and ship Board. Rev. Mr.

a a is a former president of the local church here Tuesday for Susie Bailey, 15. charged with i in connecUon killed 12 family. with the members fire of a who donated for the first youth fellowship and later re- said it was i according lo Mrs. to hls home hurch to ironic a a a i could put a a a i a who was as- as asso late Pistol man on the moon, and yet not.lsistcd hy Mrs. Louis Fatkin a He ls married to the former tcr, Ihe governor i or develop a way hrMrs.

Charles Satterfield. vvhich to a i a i a constanl i i Augustine A. Diaz of Cumber- land became a member of Rosalia Stephens of Parkers- i They have three children. Celebration Set Judge Donald F. Black a i to outside i a i i a a and gave depths of a mine.

seven-gallon club and Allen prosecution eight days in i a a hil 'critcs of Swanton joined thcl to fUe its list of legal as a he a llon club. Ulysses concerning the plea op of a i i No i of Piedmont became a A I for i i Usl YfM whcre 7g our-gallon member; John Right At KPHH AUK an explosion and fires. Harold windle bot of said the communication, i Joi TM lhe was being researched dub; and I Susie attorneys claimed she is at least partially retarded and was unable to comprehond her rights during i i a The sidewalk in new Westernport vcstigation. Psychologist E. testified a mentality was at the level of 10 Virginia University, a Ross Epling one of two scientists work- that Susie's in? on the project formerly years and four monlhs.

Leonna a worked for the National Aero- nautics Susie's'tion. and Space Administra- Westcrnport the one-gallon club. of GRANTSV 1LLE A cclebra- tion marking the complelion of R. seggar were the attending phy- aunt. testified Tuesday that the The governor said the si ale's leadership in mine safely would! sicians.

Also nurses, Gray workers and clerical workers. assisting were Ladies, canleen girl was taken from her home for questioning, but was a more than the efforts of told in advance that she would just one party, be questioned. The witness is the mother of Dr. William W. Lcsh, Dr.

P. construction and restoration F. M. at Penn Alps, near here, 'will be held October 10 and 11. The new construction has been for a large pottery-firing outdoor kiln and the Alpine Room, a new dining room.

In addition, an 1820 log house has front of the Library on Main Street is being repaved by the town crew. Commissioner Donald DeVore, recently appointed to the Man- power Training Committee of the Communily Action Agency, gave a report of the recent meeting of the C.A.A. He said that 25 children are registered in the Day Care Center at the Ml. Calvary Lutheran Church in Westernport. Two other such programs are being held in Froslburg and Cumberland.

Council decided lo close the swimming pool this weekend. Enrollment Increases At Shepherd ni and the Royal Neighbors of MRS. S. HAMMERSMITH Mrs. Agnes V.

Hammersmith, 82, formerly of 342 Baltimore Avenue, died yesterday at Sac- red Heart Hospital where sha had been admitted on Monday, A native ol Oakland, she was a daughler of the late Michael and Delia Pendergast and was (he widow of Sebastian (Bess) Hammersmith. Mrs. Hammersmith was a former employe of ihe Maryland and Embassv Theatres. She was America. Mrs.

O'Neill is survived, la member of St. Patrick's Cath- i i i Church and its sodality and addition to her mother, by one brother, Frederick A. Lewis, Philadelphia. The body is at the Stein Fun- of Sacred Heart Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.

Margaret O'Rourke Phelan. 18'5 Bedford Slrect, with whom eral Home where friends will be resided: Uiree sisters. received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 George Schaaf. Mrs. Helen Luhr- p.m, A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m.

by Rev. Vernon I. Naugle, pastor a city, and Mrs. Thomas J-. Downing, Norfolk, grandchildren; one great-grand- child and several nieces and of St.

Luke's Church. Intermcnl nephews. will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemelery. Pallbearers will be Edward Eichner, Charles Oglebay, Gas The body is al the Kight Fu- neral Home where be received from 7 friends will until 9 p.m, today and from 2 until 4 and 7 A.

Blair Bishop, formerly ofjLutheran in fund. John Bumgarner, 19, Lo whom Susie was married. engaged to be "New emphasis, new methods! Other witnesses included Par- lo increase efficiency and at the same lime safeguard the price less lives of our people, de i a Ihe complete cooperation jVo-Ag Judging On Friday At WVU to its original a non-profit or- jganizalion which gives. crafts training and self-help aid to the people of the tri-state Alleghen- becn restored condition. I Penn Alps is MORGANTOWN West Vir- JLiici luiuaouo uiuiuuuu i a i I I th i i i i i mr uat ll kersburg city police detective 0 federal' 3 Univcrsit College, of Ag i iwmi siaie ana itaciai oiuciais.

r- Club Plans field Day FROSTBURG The Awana! IClub of Faith Baptist Church will day in Romney, ricullure and Forestry officials are making final arrangements for the 46th Annual State Vo-Ag Judging Contests to be held here tomorrow, Friday and Sat- airday. More than ies area. At Ihe Friday (October 10) dedicatory celebration the fea- tured speaker will be Paul R. Stewarl, chancellor of Waynes burg (Pa.) College. A musical program will also be presented.

The time of the Friday program will be announced later. 400 vocational a On Saturday (October 11) the J. R. Barrows and Dale Pringle chief inspector of the Parkers burg Fire Department. PTA Will Meet AtCresaptown 1 ricultui students TM CRESAPTOWN The Cres-! take a i aptown School Parent-Teacher! a a Association will meet at 8 Activities will include 50 and'event is sponsored by the WVU Thursday.

Room visitation i i yard dash, Softball on Agricultural Ed- begin 45 minutes before the and football pass. Individualjucalion and the West Virginia meeting. Competition will be held in a a of Education, Voca- teachers from i schools Room opening will be of the Alpine held, complete throughout the state are expect- with Swiss yodeling and accord cd for this year's The A i "Parent and Child with a trophy being Sex Education." will be to each boy and girl with points in each age lional Division. The Morgan- town a of Commerce co- ion playing entertainment. The Alpine Room is the most recent in a An especially of restaurant ex- mont llas oeen pansions at Penn Alps.

operates in finding private hous- at- Moore To Meet With President followed by a discussion most Carl Winters. PTA president, group. 'ing for out-of-town students will introduce the officers and Any hov or girl eight through landing. committee a i for Ihe a 12 years of age is welcome lo a The judging events require a and the faculty will be present- ne bus will a i i knowledge of subject a ed hy Oberhn T. Chaney, prin- hurch at 8 a.

m. and in various contests that the Clj al a approximately 6:30 p.m. For a i i a enter as members It was a that two additional information, call a teams. Judging openings still exist for delegates 5226 or 68 g. 6516 i year will be in dairy cattle.

sentingThe 7 to the state convention Nnvem- a crops, milk a i evalu- Conference at a ber 6 and 7 in Baltimore. ation, livestock, poultry, horti- WILL1AMSBURG, Va. I Cumberland, died Monday Newport News, after a brief illness. Born in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late William E. and Hattie (Shockey) Bishop, and was manager of the Broad- way Department Store in New- port News.

Surviving are his widow, Mar- nie (Mattingly) Bishop; three daughters, Mrs. Waller Vinson, News, Mrs. Michael Cook, Winchester, and Cindy Bishop, at home; two brothers, James W. Bishop. Cumberland, a a Bishop, Sarasota, and one sister, Mrs.

C. A. Tanner, Sara- sota. The body is at the Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News, where services will be conduct- ed Thursday. Interment will be in Newport News.

RUSSELL WILT SWANTON--Russell Leo Wilt, 61, died yesterday at Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oak- land. Born in Swanton, he was a son of the late Archibald and Grace Mae (Wilt) Wilt. His wife, Euia (Feaster) Will, pre- ceded him in dealh. Surviving are a daughler, Mrs. Oniela Haslacker, Mays- ville; two sisters, Miss Edna Wilt, Keyser, and Mrs.

Gladys Delawder, Ridgesville, and four grandchildren. The body is at ttie Markwoori Funeral Hime, Keyser, where a service will be conducted to- morrow at 2 p.m. Revi David L. Kidd will officiale and inter- menl will be in Lahmansville Cemetery. McKENTY SERVICE A service for Stewarl N.

Mc- Kenty, 5fi, of 729 Gepharl Drive, who died Monday, will be con- ducted at the George Funeral Home tomorrow at 11 a.m. Rev. Alex Nemeth will officiate and, burial will follow in Oak Hill! T7H Cemetery, Lonaconing. a director of ad- Pallbearers wiu be S10 1ha a 1 he lp ,1 Robertson. William Fazenbak- Taylor, Dennis A.

Giffin, Carliuntil 9 p.m. tomorrow. Reith and Louis Hoffman. The family requests expres- sions of sympathy lake the form of contributions to St. Luke's Memorial! SHEPHERDSTOWN largest increase in Shepherd College enrollment in recent years was regislered last week.

The a969-70 enrollment of 1,689 students represents a 21 per cent increase over last year's enrollment of 1,395. An increase of four members of the college faculty is helping to accommodale the increased number of More new faculty members will be re- quested for Ihe next academic year, according lo Dr. A. Butcher, Shepherd College president. Additions tn the ad- ministrative staff, including a dean of min, a.

financial affair; officer, and MRS. JOHN BRADY ELAINE--Mrs. Blanche Em- ma Brady, 73, of Shallmar, died yesterday at Church Home and HospitaJ, Baltimore, where she had been a patient two weeks. She had been in Baltimore for four weeks. Born in William, she was a daughter of the lale George B.

and Belle (Grimes) Sowers and was Ihe widow of John Taylor Brady who died in 1966. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church here. Surviving are three sons, John Forest and Richard Brady, Baltimore; three daughters, Mrs. Fanny Belle Bruckey, Shallmar; nick and Mrs. Mrs.

Clarence War- Ruth Warnick, Baltimore; a sisler, Mrs. Dixie Calhoun, Akron, Ohio, and a half brother, George Sowers, address unknown; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the Sharpless Funeral Home where friends will be received after 2 p.m. to- day. WHITWORTH SERVICE A service for Dr.

Donald Whitworth 78, of Bel Air, who died Monday, will be con- ducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Committee Chairmen Appointed LONACONING--Earl Staffort, president of the Central Ele. mentary School Parent-Teacher Association announces the fol- lowing chairmen of committees: Mrs. Shirley Tindal, program; Hubert Nicol, playground; Mrs. Leah J.

Brodie and Mrs. Patri. cia Morton, homeroom mothers; Mrs. Jo Ann Spiker, hospitality; Charles Daniels, budget and finance; Mrs. Rachel Weber, health and safety.

Mrs. Helen Thomas, library; Mrs. Anna Mary Phillips, legis- lative; Mrs. William Fattoa, publications; Mrs. Darlene Win.

ters, child study; Mrs. Betty Dawson, music; Mrs. Lillian Wattenschaidt, auditing; Jen. nings Hott, nominating; Mrs. Louise Hott, character and spiritual; Mrs.

Margie McKen- zie, publicity; Mrs. Staup, refreshments and Mrs. Patricia Getson, card and sick committee. Other officers are Delores Gowans, first vice president; Jack Brodie, second vice presi- dent; St. James Episcopal Church in Westernport.

Rev. Joseph Huske, rector, will officiate and inter- ment will be in Philos Cemelery, Westernport. The body is at the Fredlock Funeral Home, Piedmonl, where friends will be received from 2 Shirley Cameron, secre- tary; Margie Stafford, treas- Margie McKenzie, corres- until 4 and 7 unlil 9 p.m. The family requests expres- sions of sympathy lake Ihe form of contributions to the Boy Scouts of America. THOMAS O.

CARROLL MIDLAND Thomas 0. Car- roll, 64, of 601 Baltimore, died Sussex Street, yesterday. ease the transition lo a enrollmenl. heavy noled larger! enroll- the business administration courses and in Ihe two-year program in secrelarial science and data processing. Shepherd College is currently building two large residence er, Ira Whittington, Thomas Lancaster, Brad Whetstone and Marshall E.

While. CLARENCE FESTERMAN FROSTBURG--Clarence Fes- lerman, 73, off Algonac, died Friday at Ford Hospilal, Detroit, following a short illness. A native of Frostburg, he was A native of Midland, he was a ison of the late James P. and Margaret A. (Kenny) Carroll.

Surviving are his widow, Mil- dred W. (Comvay) Carroll; three sons, Owen William J. and Joseph P. Carroll, all of Baltimore, and 10 grandchil- ponding secretary; and Leah Jean Brodie and Sue Broad- water, hislorians. Festival Saturday GRANTSV1LLE The Jen- nings Methodist WSCS will spon- sor a festival at the church on Saturday beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Food and-refreshments will'be available. There will be a grab bag for the children. Club Will Meet MIDLAND The Midland Homemakers Club will meel to. day at 7:30 p.m. in the social room of the United Methodist Church.

halls that will increase the col- a son of the late John and Annie Festerman. He was a Packard Motor Com- lege residence hall capacity to'(Lloyd) including 520 retired 970 students, women and 450 men. The new I residence halls, as yet a pany foreman. Surviving are his widow, Flor- bers who wish lo allend IS Pfl contacl Mrs. Joseph Orbin.

5 I I In Plane Crash a i a mechanics and plant pathology. '100 Reward For information leading to arrest 1 and conviction of persons taking radiator 1928 breaking windows in bus at crusher. WINNER BROS. 689-9874 Auxiliary Plans Flea Market --Gov. A A.

Moore i be put i t' 0 service for (Saari) Festerman; two join three colleagues in 1970 71 a a i a sonS( i Ty Festerman, South- field, and John A. Fes- a Roseville, two daughters, Mrs. Audrey Beorty- lak of Florida and Mrs. Alberta Beatty, Detroit; three brothers, here; dren. body is at the Leonard J.

Ruck Funeral Home, 5305 Har- ford Road, Baltimore, where a Christian wake service will be icld tomorrow evening. Friends will be received there from 2 until 5 and 7 until 9 p.m. Requiem mass will be cele- brated al I a a Concep- tion Church, Towson, Friday al 30 a.m. Burial will be in Dulan- ey Valley Cemetery. with President Moore, along with Gov.

Rob- ert McNair South Carolina, Gov. Albert Brewer of A a a a Personals Floyd i Washington, and Shirley Sheffield, New i Mrs. Tom Wilson. i James H. Beckman, MT.

SAVAGE The a i jSixth Marines, i moled to lance of the dent on measures lo curtail in- flalion a their slales. Moore said he has lhe imprcs-. conferring wilh a pres-1 a son of a Mrs Thomas) has been pro- He is WAKE FOREST. X. C.

I former Morgantown. auto dealer died a Tuesday i when his iplane crashed near here. a a a i Beamer of of Foreign Wars, idential aide that West Virginia's, 'Lynchburg Va a flea market from roadbuilding plan and Appalach-l a a State police a i I i a m. lo 4 p. m.

Saturday i i i TM programs probably would not 9 lade 4 who the engine plane struck a tree 0 piClancy's Field. a by Nixon's pro before nosing into a a i a Refreshments will be sold hy po src Ul dJcr al pcndin Mt. Savage Volunteer Fire! Chris Festerman, Algonac; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor O'Rourke, here; nine grandchildren and Beckman. one great-grandchild.

Services and inlermenl took place in Detroit. Moore returned to the South- Beamer was reportedly route from Roanoke, a i N. C. ern Governor's Conference here Tuesday I the DON'T WALK DON'T DRIVE MAIL A CHECK Pay your bilU the aaty way by cheek. Saves gasoline and footwork and at the tame time you get a pirmanant receipt for the of your obligations.

We invite your account. FR05TBURG NATIONAL BANK MEMIEK F.D.I.C. after a quick trip to W. opening of to a Auxiliary and or- to'ganizations or individuals who jwish to rent space may secure further information by calling! 11 ht 264-3880 or 264-4807 after 4 5 lnere this week. In the event of inclement Ilillpfl weather the flea market will TMS CI held in the fire hall.

an industrial Dinner Thursday FROSTBURG The Helping Hands Society of Eckhart Unit- ed Methodist Church will hold a public turkey dinner on Thurs- day from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Lois Filsirfger who is serv- ing as a i a announces that tickets will be available at the door. A candy sale the dinner.

will follow IT'S TIME TO INSULATE SHOP NOW FOR SUPPLIES AT SLEEMAN'S 689-8818 Frostburg of the North! dress revue at the Garrett Coun- ty Fair, was among the top five in competition at the state fair AutoSmashup CLARKSBURG. W. Va. (UPn! --A Clarksburg teen-ager killed! 8 1 Teachers Association will in a one-car a on tomorrow with room visit- Clarksburg Expressway early! a i scheduled for 7 p.m. A at Timonium.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Glass, Beaver Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Ray BartelJ, daughter and granddaughter, Pontiac, Mich, visited Mrs.

Jennie Glass and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Winters and other relatives. Meeting Tomorrow KEYSER The McCoole Par- ooooooooooooooooeooo MORTON CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE at MORTON CHEVROLET 689-6655 FXOSTBURG 0 Plumbing Heating PLANNING TO REMODEL? Let Us Install That New HEATING SYSTEM BATH OUTFIT KITCHEN SINK GARBAGE DISPOSAL HOT WATER TANKS Call Today 25 Centennial Froitburg 689-5486 Dry Cleaning Special PRICE ON SECOND Garment GUARANTEED QUALITY WORK Tuesday was the 407th a i a will follow, a a i in West Virginia this year. The i i was Donaid Os- horne, one of six passengers in the car driven by James F.

Snyder which went out of control and turned over in the opposite lane. The a i loll was 35 a at this time last year. Legion Planning Lawn Festival ROMNEY Hampshire Post 91, American Legion, will hold its a a a festival at the post home on Saturday begin- i at 1:30 p.m. 1 The public is invited to the which will include coun- Itry ham sandwiches for. the pat- rons.

I ATTENTION Master Masons Memben of Hiram Lodge A.F.A.M. And All Matter Masont art requested to meat al Fredlock'i Funeral Piedmont, W. Va. tonight al 7:30 p.m. for the pur- of holding a me- morial service for our de- eeaied brother, Donald P.

Whitworih. Signed: Hiram R. Melcalfe, Worshipful Master 1. E. Haas, Secretary AMIfWCMMHWIIMK STYLES Columns, railings, orna- ments and accessories in many patterns, and de- signs.

Call us today at 689-8822 or stop by and see our booklet. LEWIS CONCRETE PRODUCTS Frostburf 6S9-M22 1st Garment at Regular Price Pants Plain Skirts Plain Sweaters Regular Price 64c HALF PRICE 32 OF EVERY 2 YOU As Garment BRING IN (The lowest priced garment Va price) LIMITED TIME CASH and CARRY FOOTERS CLEANERS Cumberland Keyser Frostburc LaVale A nice place to stop-early or.

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