131 years of service in old courthouse
Frederick County aims to remake the Civil War era courthouse into the new city hall. Mayor Young pushes for a 10 month reconstruction. The piece recalls three longtime public servants, Wachter Lambert and Edwards, who totaled 131 years in the old courthouse, highlighting local pride and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Frederick
Young
Pierce Gaver
Edward S. Delaplaine
Maryland Court of Appeals
Delaplaine
Eli G. Haugh
Wachter
Ellis Wachter
Arthur Lambert
Robert Edwards
Frederick Town
Crisis Pregnancy Center helps Western Maryland women
Joy Pittman Gurley marks the first anniversary of Frederick County Crisis Pregnancy Center. Since its founding, about 150 girls and women have sought refuge, counseling and housing. The center operates from East Patrick Street, relies on church and private funds, and plans expansion including medical staff, adoption services, and property purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Crisis Pregnancy Center
CPC
Frederick County
Beverly Smith
Walkersville
Montgomery County
Center
Shepherd Homes
Mrs. Smith
Mary Rader
Teers
Smith
Readers defend record accuracy and Frederick poster critique
A Frederick subscriber disputes an Annapolis correspondent’s account of local delegation history and reporting, urges in-house coverage of meetings, and condemns a Historical Frederick poster as misrepresenting the town. He cites room availability and accessibility to support his claim. A second letter from George W Harris Jr criticizes Frederick artwork, urging native supervision and local talent safeguards. A third letter from John Gates Christie recalls past school projects and comments on welfare and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George’s County
Annapolis
General Assembly
Washington County
del. C
McClellan
Frederick
Birthday Party for Ezra Pritz in Libertytown
A birthday party for Ezra Pritz was held in Libertytown with attendees including Nis Lewis Boyer Elmer Fritz Maynard Lipps Meorce Dudrear and LeBo Blumenaer. A school bus collision near Frederick left 25 youngsters unhurt with only minor injuries to a car passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Pritz
Libertytown
Cresis
Nis
Lewis Boyer
Elmer Fritz
Maynard Lipps Meorce Dudrear
LeBo
Blumenaer
Frederick
U.S. 15
New York
Gratitude for Help After 16 Month Old Seizure
In a letter, Tom and Sharon Hane thank Randall's Shell Station West 7th Street Frederick staff for prompt aid when their 16 month old Jennifer Leona Hane had a seizure. They also thank a nurse and Frederick Memorial Hospital Pediatric Ward team, especially Nurse Strine, for caring for Jennifer who is now at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennifer Leona Hane
Randall's Shell
West 7Th Street
Frederick
R.N
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Strine
Jennifer
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Percy Julian
Julian Laboratories
Lambert
Edwards
Red Horse Steak House
Charles C. Smith
King Rex
Marion D. Carmack
King Proteus
Fred W. Broadrup
King Camus
John S. Shafer
Fred J. Archibeld
Ellis G. Wachter Grove
Arthur H. Lambert
12Th Street
Robert Edwards Young
Maryland
By Joy Pittman
Gurley
Julien P. Delphey
Carroll Parkway
George W. Harris Jr
W. Patrick St
The
Frederick Post
Julian Bond
Harper's
Walter Wiliams
U.S.A
J. Bond
John Gates Christie
Debold Road Rd
Sabillasville
Hood College
Mabel L. Bishop
Chicago
Oklahoma
Cat Vary ME
Edith Leather
Sherrer
Ruth Rudy
Miss Leather
Wilford Kline
Aerqjet-General Corp
Atlantic Division
Goodwill
Paul L. Shook
Claude L. Miller Jr
Patricia Ahalt
Brenda Smith
Aerojet
Sarah Bowings
Fire Company
Helen Walsh
Cleta Abrecht
Louise Mackley
Tom & Sharon Hane
Sved St., Brunswick
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