Frederick AO eyes on Walter Mitty at Classic in Hartford
Frederick's American Optical plant and its employees anticipate the 1978 American Optical Classic at Pleasant Valley Country Club featuring top golfers including Arnie Palmer and Lee Trevino. The event and company exposure captivate AO workers as Kenny Griffiths aims for victory, while a parallel column comments on politics and bureaucratic humor.
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American Optical
Frederick
Walter Mitty
Hartford
Ameriaga Capitcal
Robert
Pleasant Valley Country Club
Kenny Griffiths
AC Scientific Instrument Division
Arnie Palmer
Lee Trevino
Gary Player
Pleasant Valley
Raydu 2D Uv Ud
Griffiths
Arnie
Denver
Palmer
Duffere
Weekend McKe
American Optical Family
Hess's Frederick Opens Amid New Mall Buzz and Groaning Computers
Ann Burnside reviews Hess's Frederick grand opening inside the Francis Scott Key Mall. She praises the store's dramatic decor, diverse departments, and high quality presentation while noting teething pains with new staff and computer registers. She also highlights other mall shops, teen favorites, and a cautious forecast for smoother service by Halloween.
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Fox
Sears
Hess's
Francis Scott Key
Sears’ Automotive Center
W. Spriggs
Hess
Frederick
Side by side wage comparisons target county roads pay
Twenty years ago August 12 1858 reports wage inequities in Frederick County county roads department. Discussions with about 20 Medress and the association of Frederick County officials lead to plans for remodeling the Law Library. Delbert S Null produced census data showing remodeling could start immediately. Fairchild Aircraft expected to rebound to booming years. Kiwanis luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel urged prudent living and self-reliance. Bertrand Russell and Thess quotes offered as moral reflection.
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County Roads Department
Othe Association
Frederick County
Delbert S. Null
U.S
Frederick Kiwanis Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Local committee to run national contest with $17,208 in prizes
Fraser B. Sappington chairs a local committee overseeing a national contest 50 years ago offering $17,208 in cash awards and a music conservatory. The Lutheran Sunday School at Woodshoro held its outing and parade at Myers Ford with games bathing and a supper for members, families and friends.
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Fraser B. Sappington
Woodshoro
Myers Ford
Letters to the Editor Favor Road Project Despite Land Loss
Letter writers argue a road improvement project will take up to 1,108 square feet of land yet support the project as drawings and plans by Mr. Pout indicate benefits. The piece presents views on land loss versus infrastructure gains and cites area coverage in the plan.
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Pout
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Cherry Hill
Charles Reese
Billy Hill
Reese
New Age
Masonic Mercury
Reg ‘Es
Africa
Christina Onassis
Moscow
Ann Burnside
Hamilton Mall
Allentown
Hess’s
Tanzania
Kilimanjaro
Guatemala
Antigua
West Virginia
Sidney's
Limited
Susie's
Jean Nicole
Deb
Harmony Hut
Dream Depot
House of Cards
Waldenbooks
Raggedy Ann
Fairchild Aircraft
Hagerstown
Bertrand Russell
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