Hood observatory closes as renowned professor retires
Dr. Ernest H. Cherrington retires after 28 years at Hood College marking the 50th anniversary of the John H. Williams Observatory. The building and astronomy department face closure as classes end and the campus weighs future use of the observatory and its historic telescope.
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Spring Antique Show and Engagement At Frederick Armory
The Sixth Annual Spring Antiques Show and Sale runs May 2 to 4 at the National Guard Armory in Frederick with over 45 booths. Proceeds support the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation restoration projects. Exhibits include American furniture quilts folk art glass porcelain and more. A daily $25 gift certificate and banking card access are offered. show hours are noon to 10 pm Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 pm Sunday. Luncheon available. Also announced is the engagement of Vicky Elaine Everly to John A. Bonner with a planned Aug. 30 wedding. Everly is a 1972 Frederick High School graduate working in Germantown. Bonner is a 1974 Shepherd College graduate employed in Clarksburg.
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Louisiana
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Akron
Hood
America
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Chemical Rubber Company
McGraw-Hill
National Guard Armory
Frederick
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation, Inc
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Frederick High School
U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
AEC
Germantown
Mr. Bonner
Shepherd College
Capitol Kitchen and Building Supplies Inc
Clarksburg
Treasures on Offer at Frederick Antiques Show in New York
Rare Oriental porcelain Phoenician and Roman glass will be sold by Phoenix Galleries at the Sixth Annual Frederick Antiques Show in New York. Sponsored by the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation the sale runs May 2 3 4 at the National Guard Armory with hours noon to 10 pm Friday and Saturday and noon to p m Sunday.
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Phoenix Galleries
New York
Frederick
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation
National Guard Armory
Five Housewives Launch Plant Decorating Firm in Cleveland Suburb
In Shaker Heights five neighbors form a plant decorating business after a $25 home consultation fee, plant parties, and in-home planning. They pool $5,000 startup, run shows from garages to a store, and juggle visits, buying trips, and lectures without salaries. Local Chamber praises the venture and confirms demand for new ideas.
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Plant Co
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Five-City Heights
Laura Spilman
Laura
Mary McGee
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