Showing posts with label Westminster File Locust Lane. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Westminster File Locust Lane. Show all posts

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Santa Claus is greeted by Westminster mayor in undated old picture


Santa Claus is greeted by Westminster Mayor Mathias and community leaders at Santa’s house on Locust Lane in downtown Westminster in this undated photo from either the late 1950s or very early 1960s. http://tinyurl.com/yb26gow

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This is an undated photograph from the very early 1960s or 1950s, from old family papers. The photographer is unknown.

The gentlemen in the picture have been identified as best as possible. If someone believes that anyone has been misidentified, please be in touch. And of course, if any one knows the names of any the folks who are unidentified, that would be great.

Left to right in the front: 1 unidentified child; 2 immediately to Santa’s right, our left, is Andy Dietrich, the manager of Coffman Fisher; 3 Santa Claus was probably Kale Mathias; 4 Mayor Joseph L. Mathias is shaking hands with Santa Claus; 5 behind the handshake is Paul Wimert, the husband of Gladys Wimert and the manager of Mather’s.

In the back is 6, Harry Starr, standing behind Andy Dietrich. He was the manager of Gorsuch and Little. 7 is the gentleman who is pictured with glasses, but without a hat and he is unidentified. 8 the gentleman who is almost obscured by Santa Claus is, unfortunately also unidentified; and 9 is Atlee Wampler, representing the Retail Merchants Association.

Up through at least 1947, the city’s Christmas festivities took place at the forks at West Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue; which at the time was considered to be the center of the downtown business district.

Mayor Mathias died in office on December 3, 1963 after serving in office continuously since May 18, 1942. Santa’s House in this picture is located on Main Street in what was then-Locust Lane, beside 41 East Main Street.

A portion of this information came from an interview of Mr. David Babylon, Jr., by Kevin Dayhoff on January 20, 2002. Mr. Babylon served on the Westminster Common Council from Westminster City Council May 11, 1964 to May 19, 1989.

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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Westminster Police apprehend, charge Locust Lane robbery suspect

Westminster Police apprehend, charge Locust Lane robbery suspect

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 25, 2009

WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
36 LOCUST STREET
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
410-848-4646

JEFFREY SPAULDING
CHIEF OF POLICE

MEDIA CONTACT

Captain Gerry Frischkorn
Administrative Bureau
Westminster Police Department
36 Locust Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
(410) 848-1638

On August 24, 2009 at approximately 10:40 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Locust Lane in Westminster for the report of an armed robbery which had just occurred. Upon arrival they contacted the victim, Jose Gomez, who is the owner of the Lilly’s Mexican Mart located at 39 East Main Street. Mr. Gomez reported that he, his wife and 5-year old son had closed the business and were walking through Locust Lane on the way to their vehicle when the robbery occurred.

According to Gomez, they were approached from behind by a white male who threatened them with a knife and demanded their money. Mr. Gomez turned over his cash at which time the suspect fled on foot toward Main Street. Gomez described the suspect as a tall slender white male with short hair and a prominent nose. The suspect was also wearing distinctive clothing the time of the robbery.

Another officer working at the time of the robbery recognized the suspect description as an individual he had encountered earlier in the evening. A photo array was prepared and the victim ultimately identified the suspect, Ronald Lee Foy, 27 years of age of Westminster, as the individual who robbed him. Officers located Foy on foot on West Main Street at approximately 1:20 a.m. and took him into custody without incident. The currency taken in the robbery was subsequently recovered on his person.

In a post-arrest interview, Mr. Foy made several statements implicating him in the robbery. He has subsequently been charged with armed robbery, theft and related charges. He is currently incarcerated in the Carroll County Detention Center in lieu of a $50,000.00 bond.

WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
TIPS LINE—- (410) 857-8477


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Thursday, July 2, 2009

“Songs at Six” Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 2nd

“Songs at Six” Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 2nd

For Immediate Release June 24, 2009

For additional information, contact:
Stan Ruchlewicz
Administrator of Economic Development
410-848-5294

“Songs at Six” Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 2nd

To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the popular “Lunch on the Lane” Concert Series, The Downtown

Westminster Main Street Program is pleased to present a new evening music concert series on Locust Lane named “Songs at Six” that will kick off on Thursday, July 2nd. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., hence the name, these concerts will be held every Thursday evening in July. The line-up for this inaugural season includes:

July 2nd – The Robert Allen Blues Band
July 9th – YDOUASK
July 16th – Tony Denikos
July 23rd – Christopher James
July 30th - Turtle Buddy

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, if possible, as seating is expected to be limited. The Locust Lane Stage is located at 43 East Main Street next to Pomeroy Jewelers and The Optical Solution and across the street from the Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library. The Downtown Westminster Main Street

Program and Coffey Music are co-sponsoring this concert series this year.

While downtown for the concerts, grab a bite to eat or a beverage at one of the local eateries and see what Downtown Westminster has to offer before or after the performances. For more information on the concert series or sponsorship opportunities, contact Stan Ruchlewicz at (410) 848-5294.

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Kevin Dayhoff: www.westgov.net Westminster Maryland Online www.westminstermarylandonline.net http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/