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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1976

Page

3

Benjamin Lee Shuff Remembered as Frederick’s Honored Banker

Benjamin Lee Shuff, longtime president of Farmers and Mechanics National Bank, died after a life of public service and business leadership. Born 1901, he rose from bank clerk to CEO, guiding mergers and expansion to twelve Frederick locations. Survived by wife Elizabeth and siblings, he left a legacy of philanthropy, civic work, and steady friendship.

Frederick Benjamin Lee Shuff Henesty Benjamin Lee Shutt Red Horse Farmers and Mechanics National Bank Maryland Bankers Association Maryland State Banking Commission Comptroller of the Treasury Maryland Louis L. Goldstein U. S J. Glenn Beall Charles McC. Mathias Goodloe E. Byron Naa Wd Association Benjamin Shuff Middlepoint Wolfsville William H Linnie E. Barkman Shuff Middletown Curtis Bay Copper and Iron Works Curtis Bay Poole Engineering and Machine Company Baltimore Shuff Fort Meade Quartermaster Corps United States Army Farmers & Mechanics National Bank Robert E Delaplaine Farmers and Mechanics Citizens National Bank of Frederick Farmers and T Itt F&m Bank Frederick Gas Company Washington Gas Light Company Toan Leperation Dvelop- Maryland Carmack’s Grocery, Inc Ox Fibre Brush Co el Dorado Products, Inc Silver Chamberlin Brush Co N.Y Vindobona, Inc Price Electric Corp Hood College Hospital Aid, Inc W. A. Riddell, Inc Pauline A. Brown Cascade William H. Shuff Frederick County Ben

Frederick County Fires and Farms Bills Signed by Governor

The Maryland Governor signed four Frederick County bills despite ongoing Baltimore subway debates. HB 1301 raises annual fire company levies to support freestanding stations. HB 1321 prioritizes agricultural use in zoning to aid farming near new housing. HB 1675 clarifies Metropolitan Commission extension charges for nonadjacent properties. HB 1304 establishes a framework for a Frederick County Economic Development Commission. Effective July 1, 1976.

Maryland General Assembly Frederick County Baltimore Metropolitan Commission Commission Francis Scott Key Mall MD. 8 Frederick Ballenger Creek Mall County Economic Development Commission

Two Historic Frederick Events From April 9 1926 and 1956

On April 9 1926 about 1000 people visited the Francis Scott Heynel ballroom for calvin cordial displays by the hotel culinary department directed by Theodore E Boyer. Photographs were taken both nights. In 1956 county commissioners approved a two million dollar public school bond issue after bids led by Mercantile Safe Deposit Trust Company. The Frederick County nominating convention urged the Republican State Central Committee to seek Governor McKeldin's appointment of one of the three nominees to the school board.

Francis Scott Heynel Theodore E. Boyer The American Legion Auxiliary Francis Scott Key Hotel State Legion and Auxiliary George Birely Frederick State Auxiliary MVE 2Oaed OF Caunty Commissioners Mercantile Safe Deposit & Trust Company Baltimore Mercantile Frederick County U.S Government Printing Office Friends Committee On National Legislation Second St. N.E Washington, D.C Congress

Abortion Letter Writers Clash Over Terms and Tactics

Readers contest Mrs. Yates's abortion letter, arguing terminology shifts with embryo and fetus stages, debating brain activity, legality, and safety. Dr. Charles G. Spicknall cites Maryland data, costs, and safety, while others urge Birthright support and civic debate. A brief recollection marks Lee's 1865 Appomattox surrender.

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