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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1961

Page

9

Potomac Edison Promotes Civil War Centennial in Frederick

Potomac Edison Company leaders meet with Frederick Chamber of Commerce and civic figures in Winchester Hall to push a 110-point Civil War Centennial promotion. The plan covers signage, a local Civil War Museum, window displays, and training for merchants and staff to attract tourists over four years.

Potomac Edison Company Area Development Department Frederick Chamber of Commerce Winchester Hall Frederick C. Lease Bussard Frederick County Maryland Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Decker At ‘Wood Atwood Focal Civil War Centennial Corporation Frederick County Civil War Centennial Corporation Potomac Edison

Mrs. Foley Here To Install Officers

The Women's Democratic League of Frederick County held a reception dinner and dance at the VFW County Club where new officers were installed for a two year term. Mrs. John R. Foley conducted the installation outlining each post's duties, as Mrs. Helen McKenzie passed the gavel to Mrs. Genna.

Women’s Democratic League Frederick County VFW County Club John R Lucy) Foley Helen McKenzie Gienna

Newly Installed Officers Lead Frederick Democratic Club

M Leatherman was installed as president with S Madeson Himes and Mary Ellen Aldridge as vice presidents. Dorothy Handley and Helen Notnagle became recording and corresponding secretaries. Charlotte W Yarrell was treasurer. The Little German Band played after the ceremony while officials expressed hopes for party harmony.

Explosion Splits Argentina Government Tanker. Dozens Dead?

An explosion aboard a docked Argentina government tanker killed four crewmen or more and injured several others. About 20 crewmen were aboard during an overhaul, sparks from welding blamed for the blast. The English-built tanker from 1925 was owned by the state.

LA Plata Argentina England Argent One

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