17 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
1
The Frederick daily brief reports local events and notices for Thursday February 17, 1955 including community updates, civic items, and short notices from area organizations and residents. Agencies and individuals are named in concise items reflecting midwinter civic life.
A compact look at notable anniversaries and birthdays with entries on figures from history. Highlights include Maryland revolutionary Matthew Tilghman and Chicago mail order founder Aaron Montgomery Ward, plus Emile Berliner and David F. Houston. Also notes Birthdays, a brief 1936 court case, and a short horoscope.
Thirty-eight members attended the Vigilant Hose Company meeting in the Fire Hall with President presiding. Reports showed a bank balance of $592,538, a completed recreation room, and a new pool table. Chief Hollinger reported eight January fires and a 76 active firemen with 27 social members. The Paren Association moved February meeting to the 22nd, guest Col. Mona Frailey spoke on George Washington. Delinquents faced tax-action. parking and sewer fees discussed. January meter revenue totaled $302.70 with $335.70 in overtime violations. Additional community items included a birth, visits, and local club meetings.
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