Easter Birthday Notes Highlight Personal Milestones
A reader notes Easter Sunday holds special meaning for readers born April 7, 1912, marking 73 years of Easter birthdays. The piece lauds personal milestones around Easter and Christmas, mentions poems by Linda Pototschaik and Frederick Oliver Thomas Kolb, and previews Kolb's forthcoming book and autobiography.
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M.F. Behrens
Mount Airy
Linda Pototschaik
Frederick
Oliver Thomas Kolb
Tom Kolb
News Item: Archibald Named Managing Editor Saturday
Fred J. Archibald is announced as managing editor on Saturday April 6 1965 in a brief newsroom notice. The item identifies Archibald as the editor in charge and notes the weekend timing of the appointment.
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Fred J. Archibald
Easter in Frederick marks 73 years since 1912 Easter
The Frederick community observes Easter 1912 and notes the 20th anniversary of Rev. Donald W. Bracken arriving at the Presbyterian Church of Frederick from Oil City Pennsylvania. Bracken and his wife Peggie are praised for youth work and church service, following the retirement of Rev. W. Merval Weaver in April 1965. A Civitan member, Grayson Nikirk, dies at 80 after decades of civic and church involvement and perfect Civitan attendance. The Civitan Club plans a memorial program in his name.
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Frederick
Donald W. Bracken
Presbyterian Church of
Bracken
Peggie
Oil City
W. Merval Weaver
Civitan
Grayson Nikirk
Grayson Edgar Nikirk
Raymond Bowers
D.C. Winebrenner Company
Western Maryland Wholesale
Wachter Bros
Civitan Club
Grace United Church of Christ
Independent Hose Company No. 1
Lynch Lodge No
Af&a
Scottish Rite
Frederick Forest
Lan Vedars
Lebanon
Monrovia
E. Roy
Beulah M. Colbert Nikirk
Mary E. Gibbons Nikirk
Mabel Cecil
Bernard C. Nikirk
John Gibbons
Avenel
N.J
Betty L. Haugh
Brenda Love
Fort Belvoir
Linda Geiser
Walkers
Ad Melanie Smith
Lynch Lodge
Finsl
Smith, Keeney & Basford
Theodore E. Haas
Duanne L. Beck
Edgewood Church of God
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Question of county police force sparks letter debate
In a back and forth about funding and staffing, Russell Summers of Frederick argues commissioners underfund the sheriff’s requests, while Timothy McCleaf questions mall security after a late incident. The editors note time to reflect on governance and safety.
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Sheriff’s
Easter Treasure Hunt in Linda Pototschnik Poem
A short poem by Linda Pototschnik from Easter 1985 describes a joyous child with a basket searching for gifts as nature rejoices. The verse conveys faith, love, and the holiday spirit through playful imagery and a motherly tone.
Harriet Ames Unusual Specialist Returns Home After Prayers
Harriet Ames, noted as an unusual specialist, returns home after a long period of prayers and reflection. Neighboring families welcomed her with small gatherings as news spread of her homecoming.
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Harriet Ames
Dedication and Family Triumph in Frederick Tales
Harriet Ames, long time Frederick resident, battles daily with care for her daughter Alice Elizabeth who has severe disabilities. After years in hospitals, Alice returned home in 1984 under Harriet’s care as they embrace a fuller life. Harriet’s volunteer work in blood pressure screening grew into a vital community program earning the 1983 Wiley Daniels Award.
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Harriet Ames
Mrs. Ames
Alice Elizabeth
Alice
Ikem Suc Dunavel Uudny
Rosewood Hospital
Potomac Center
Hagerstown
Frederick City
Jess
Janie Rollins
Sunnyside
Lincoln High School
Harriet
Lincoln School
Frederick
Syracuse
N.Y
New York
David
Robert
Provident Hospital
Baltimore
Ames
Rome Call of
Baltimore Hospital
Taney Village
Frederick Community Center
Frederick County Heart Association
Country Hills
Thomas Johnson Drive
Everedy Company
Allen’s
HomeCall
Scott Key Center
Thomas Tabernacle Church
Jesus
Heart Association
Frederick County
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Hye Ia
George 8. Deiaptains Jr
Tom Mills
Frederick, Md
Russell Summers
Jefferson Pike
Frederick Post
Fsk Mall
Timothy McCleaf Cascade
Glad
Linda Pototschnik
Spuersooweavl
Mary Mills
David C. Winebrenner
Albert C. Ritchie
Democratic State Central Committee
William J. Grove
Edward J. Smith
Albert Horne
Wolfsville
Roy W. Grossnickle
Theophillus Pryor
John R. Cline
Raymond Beans
Ruth
Middletown
Ann Agresty
Walkersville
Karen Bachtell
Diane Garst
Sharon Gilbert
Maryland School For the Deaf
South Market Street
Harriet Ann Rollins Ames
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