Weems

On February 14, 2007 MRS. VIOLET. Visitation 2140 N. Fulton Avenue, Wednesday 3 to 6 P.M. Family will receive friends at John Wesley UM Church, 3202 W. North Avenue on Thursday 10 A.M. Funeral to follow at 10:30 A.M.

IN 1800, the Rev. Mason Locke Weems wrote "The Life and Memorable Actions of George Washington." Determined to write a biography to inspire people and a young country, Weems made up stories, deleted unpleasant facts and freely drew moral lessons.His goal, he said, was "to exalt human nature." It was Weems who had young Washington try his new hatchet on a cherry tree, and Weems who invented the father's reply to George's honesty: "Such an act of heroism is worth more than a thousand trees."

What: NCAA semifinalWhere: Alamodome, San AntonioWhen: 5: 42 p.m. todayTV/Radio: Chs. 13, 9/WBAL (1090 AM)Line: Kentucky by 8 1/2How they got here: Kentucky finished the regular season with a 26-4 record and won the Southeastern Conference tournament, earning an automatic bid. As the No. 2 seed in the South Regional, the Wildcats defeated South Carolina State, 82-67; Saint Louis, 88-61; UCLA, 94-68, and Duke, 86-84. Stanford finished the regular season with a 26-4 record. Since the Pac-10 doesn't have a postseason tournament, the Cardinal earned one of 34 at-large bids and was a No. 3 seed in the Midwest Regional.

Howard County detectives are investigating two robberies in Columbia's Long Reach village Tuesday involving an apparently intoxicated man who held his hand in his right pocket in a way that implied he had a gun.No one was injured in either incident and no weapon was shown, police said.The first incident occurred about 10:30 p.m. when Barbara Dublin, 52, of the 8700 block of Cloudleap Court, was stopped on her way to her apartment and threatened by a man who demanded her purse. She gave the robber her purse and he ran to a nearby foot path, police said.

PRINCE FREDERICK -- Acquitted seven months ago in Circuit Court of illegally prescribing narcotics, Dr. George J. Weems is making a fresh start. At nearly 83 years old.There are boxes yet to be unpacked in the new office, and the word of his return is still filtering through his circle of loyal patients. But the family medical practice that began in 1938, when Dr. Weems called on patients on the back roads of rural Calvert County in a black Plymouth coupe, has resumed.A year after surrendering his state medical license in the wake of charges that he illegally prescribed controlled painkillers and an amphetamine to undercover police, Dr. Weems recovered his license in June.

His defenders called him one of the "heroes" of Calver County, a country doctor who still made house calls and charged patients a modest $15 for office visits. Yet that didn't stop prosecutors from bringing criminal charges against George J. Weems, an 82-year-old physician who opened his practice in the county in 1938, for illegally prescribing prescription drugs without a legitimate medical purpose to undercover police officers.Dr. Weems was acquitted of all charges by the Prince George's County judge who agreed to hear the case after Calvert County's judges recused themselves.

Walk into the the Carrie Mae Weems show at Washington's National Museum of Women in the Arts, and the first thing you meet is a quote from the artist: "Let me simply say that my primary concern in art, as in politics, is with the status and place of Afro-Americans in our country."The show that follows leaves no doubt about that, but we should take the word "primary" seriously, for Weems' work is not solely about African-Americans and race relations. It's also about women and gender relations, and the necessity of honesty.

PRINCE FREDERICK -- Dr. George J. Weems spent his last day of medical practice at his tiny office with the one examining table and the Norman Rockwell print on the wall. Some patients came for treatment, some to say farewell, some to commiserate with the 81-year-old man about the end of his half-century career.He had hoped to retire on his own terms and spend his free time cultivating his fields of tobacco and grain. As it turned out, he retired July 1 because a state medical board was about to revoke his license after he was charged with unlawfully prescribing controlled drugs to undercover police three times this year.

Four former employees of a Columbia medical supply company have sued its owner, contending that he cut them out of commissions and a profit-sharing agreement.The suit, filed in Howard Circuit Court Oct. 2, names the defendant as Walter Weems, operator of Columbia Medical, 9515 Gerwig Lane, in the Village of Owen Brown.The plaintiffs are seeking $3.5 million in damages, alleging fraud and breach of contract. Three of the plaintiffs are John Gebhardt of Warrenton, Va., Sandy Melago of Crofton, and Lori Robideaux of Baltimore.

The courtroom spectators rose to their feet and applauded as tears welled in their eyes; a Catholic priest put his hands together and silently prayed. Their hero, Calvert County's last country doctor, had just been cleared of criminal charges.In Circuit Court in Prince Frederick yesterday, Dr. George J. Weems, 82, was found innocent of six misdemeanor counts of illegally prescribing drugs to undercover police officers. The verdict by Judge Robert J. Woods came after a 2 1/2 -day trial that at times sounded like a canonization, as many of the most prominent figures in Southern Maryland lined up to testify on behalf of Dr. Weems, who started practicing medicine in Calvert County in 1938.

Attention must be paid: A kid from Turners Station had a hand (and his Yamaha YBL-613H) in a Grammy last week. Thanks to Dwight Weems, the longtime and still-frisky front man for one of Baltimore's most popular party bands, Gazze, for pointing out the name of Douglas Purviance (Purr-vy-ance) in the music awards - specifically, in Category No. 49, Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album. The award went to Vanguard Jazz Orchestra; Purviance plays bass trombone (the Yamaha YBL-613H, in fact) with the band, and he's the orchestra's business manager.

On December 1, 2008, SHAWN, beloved son of Andrea Peace, dear grandson of Addelbert Ray, Charlotte Weems, William Law and Amelia Weems-Howard. He is also survived by four sisters, one brother, six aunts, two uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call on Sunday, December 7, 2008 from 11 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. at the Estep Bros. Funeral Home, 1300 Eutaw Place. Family will receive friends on Monday 11 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at the New Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4901 Park Heights Ave. Funeral Services to follow.

Alease V. Weems, a retired registered nurse and the oldest member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, died Oct. 15 of complications from cardiovascular disease at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was 85. Alease Vonetta Workman was born and raised in Baltimore. After graduating from Dunbar High School with honors in 1942, she earned a nursing certificate from Johns Hopkins Hospital. She was a 1945 graduate of the old Provident Hospital School of Nursing and later attended what is now Morgan State University, where she earned a degree in political science.

On July 15, 2008 ETHEL L. (nee Weems) HODGES-MURRAY. Survived by her husband Madison Murray and her sister Georgianna Weems Christmas and her brother William Hebron Weems. Viewing Friday, July 25 4-8PM at Phillips Funeral Home, 1721 N. Monroe St. Family hour Saturday, July 26 at 10A.M. followed by funeral service at 11A.M. at Metropolitan U.M. Church, 1121 W. Lanvale St.

On February 14, 2007 MRS. VIOLET. Visitation 2140 N. Fulton Avenue, Wednesday 3 to 6 P.M. Family will receive friends at John Wesley UM Church, 3202 W. North Avenue on Thursday 10 A.M. Funeral to follow at 10:30 A.M.

WILLIAM HOWARD WEEMS, age 74, of Lewes, DE, died Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at his residence.M-BM- M-BM- Mr. Weems was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the lateM-BM- William and Marjorie (Sova) Weems.M-BM- He was a hair stylist and hair salon owner. He had formerly lived in Towson, MD, where he owned and operated "Williams Coiffure's" on Joppa Road for over 25 years, retiring in 2001. M-BM- He is survived by his wife Jean (Corbin) Weems. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother, Gary Robert Weems.

On November 4, 2006, JOHN HENRY SR., beloved husband of Beatrice Weems. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Sunday after 10 A.M. where the family will receive friends on Monday at 12 P.M. followed by funeral service at 12:30 P.M.

Each Sunday throughout the HBO drama's 13-week season, TV critic David Zurawik will highlight a must-see character or story element appearing in the current episode. Those viewers looking for something in which to believe amid all the anger and frustration at Edward J. Tilghman Middle School can find it tonight in the quiet story line that starts to emerge of Duquan "Dukie" Weems (Jermaine Crawford) and the computer that now holds a place of honor in the classroom of Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski (Jim True-Frost)

On September 28, 2006, JAMES WEEMS, JR., devoted brother of Vanessa Reed. Friends may call at the FAMILY OWNED MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue on Thursday after 9 A.M., where the family will receive friends on Friday at 11:30 A.M. Funeral services will follow at 12 noon.

On September 22, 2006, CLARA, beloved mother of Delores Hankins, Richard T., Doris and Brenda McKinley. Also survived by her one brother John Weems, two sisters-in-law, Fannie Weems and Beatrice Weems, a host of other family members and friends. Friends may call the WYLIE FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 638 N. Gilmore Street on Wednesday from 4 to 8 P.M. Family will receive friends on Thursday for the 10 A.M. Wake and 10:30 A.M. Funeral Service at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 3202 W. North Avenue.