Poem Selections and Classics From Frederick Community College
A poetry feature in the letters section presents verse from readers and notable pieces. It includes a fragment from a reader Charles Kormos recalling a 1974 United Nations World Population Conference and showcases poems by Debra Caover Angi Saxon Riddle and Whittier. The item surveys classical verse and local literary voices with brief contextual notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kormos
Banat Aviv
Israel
Pblisher
George B Dehaplune Wr
Romania
Law School
Bucharest
Francis Scott Key
Homeless Shelter Plans Move Forward in Frederick County
Joy Pittman Gurley reports on Frederick County efforts to aid the homeless. The Salvation Army eyes a shelter for families and women with children, possibly renovating West Fifth Street or constructing anew. A task force studies needs and gathers statistics to qualify for state and federal funds, aiming to serve 15 to 20 residents in dormitory and family areas, with counseling and flexible stay options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Fanahes
Foreign Shelter
Salvation Army
West Fifth Street
Karl Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Lhe
Fitzgerald
Union Rescue Mission
South Market Street
Maryland
Congress
United Way of America
Judy Mudoil
Department of Social Services
S45
Rudolf
Boards of Economic Well Being
DSS
Religious Coalition
John Scott
Frederick Community Center
Armory
Scott
Katehen
Scalt
Jackson antisemitism sparks Democratic critique and clash
in a Life magazine excerpt from November 1989, Jesse Jackson is accused of anti Jewish rhetoric and links to Louis Farrakhan. critics including Charles Manatt question Democratic support while editors connect modern politics to historic bigotry and civil rights figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brom
Life Magazine
Jackson
Jack Tar
Greenville
Jesse Jackson
Charles Manatt
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Party
Manat
Cuba
United States
Reagan
China
Manatt
Carl Rowan
Theresia
Walter F Mondale
Gary Hart
Fo Stern
Washington Ec
Macwondarry
Jackson Manatt
Fritz Mondale
Thomas Tip" O'Neil
Heincarnations of Washington at Frederick tercentenary pageant
July 7 1934 Frederick marked three day tercentenary celebrations at the fairgrounds with a historical pageant honoring Washington Lafayette Key and other figures. A heat wave caused four deaths and disrupted harvests delaying work from noon to evening while cattle perished and corn showed damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lafayette
Key
Frederick
Frederick Fairgrounds
Frederick civic club antique show draws large crowd
About 700 people attended the Frederick Woman's Civic Club antique show and sale at West Frederick Junior High School. Mrs Harry Radcliff said the event was extremely well attended and the club is pleased with the response. Three Frederick High School cheerleaders returned from a Cedar Crest College cheerleading camp in Allentown, Pa. They were Sarah Mae Bradbury, Kathy Merrell and Meg Garner, under director William Horan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick High School
Amercan Association
Cedar Crest College
Allentown
Sarah Mae Bradbury
Kathy Merrell
Meg Garner
Wailham Horan
Mount Airy historic district push praised for heritage and tax benefits
Peter Kurtze of Shaw House Annapolis defends National Register listing for Mount Airy citing preservation value and tax incentives for owners while noting not all properties can be saved and demolition remains possible. He argues registration supports national heritage despite losses. WY Ann Willson of Myereville adds safety concerns about quarry area and praises police patrols and housing constraints in commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stine
Mi Airy
Mt Aury
Mount Airy
Stine
National Register
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messieurs
Fredenck
Frederick Community College
Debra Caover
Derowan
Hines
Joh Greenleaf Whittier
Whittier
Barbara Fritchie
Maud Muller
Squire
Taeh
Old Frederick Town
By Joy Pittman
Gurley
Ralph de Toledano
Copley News Service
News-Post
Peter Kurtze
Shaw House Annapolis
Paul Scott Smith
Lean
Zimmerman
Younge
Ann Willson
Harmony Rd
Myereville
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