Woman recalls escape from Czechoslovakia seeking U.S. citizenship
Dagmar Kotel, on her 21st birthday, escaped communism with her husband and daughter Petra, fleeing via Yugoslavia to Austria and then the United States. Speaking to Frederick Rotary Club, she described the risky journey, the yearning for freedom, and her decision to raise her daughter in the United States.
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Waiting for citizenship in Hagerstown tale of escape and study
Ms. Kogel left her husband who could not adapt to America and moved to Hagerstown with his relatives. A Hood College student now studying computer science she expects citizenship in three years. She remains hopeful of at least a future meeting with her family and brother, aging with time.
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Grand Exalted Ruler to Visit Elks Lodge in Frederick
Frank C. Garland Grand Exalted Ruler for 1984 85 will dine with Frederick Lodge 684 members March 13 at Lodge Home 1750 Shookstown Road The West District tour covers six lodges and about 6000 members in Maryland Delaware and D C The Frederick Elks Association formed in 1901 and now lists around 1400 members
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