Library program brings reading to Carroll County nursing homes
The Carroll County Public Library will start a fall project delivering books magazines and records to nursing homes and offering home delivery for elderly patrons. Volunteers will drive biweekly visits while 15 minute book reviews and reading aloud programs expand access devices include talking books and large print volumes. The plan aims to connect isolated seniors with the wider world and seeks donations and volunteer sign ups through Mrs. Elinor Fique and the library.
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America
Department of Social Services
Carroll County
Elinor Fique
Davis Library
Fique
Martha M. Makosky
Maryland Library Services
Department of Health
Readers Digest
Life
Artz Library
C. Burr Artz Library
Board of County Commissioners
Eco backfire warned over ecology extremism at Audubon meet
EPA chief William Ruckleshere warns that extremist environmental campaigns could undermine gains and credibility. He cites phosphate detergent bans and argues targeting all nutrient pollution, not single substances, is needed to avoid an eco back lash.
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William D. Ruckleshaus
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
National Audubon Society
Daniel A. Okun
Department of Environmental Sciences
University of North Carolina
New York
Connecticut
Indiana
Maine
Florida
Chicago
Detroit
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
William J. Oswald
University of California
Berkeley
Ruckleshaus
Johnson
Dean Rusk
Bradshaw
Refined Prose Fragments on Faith and Duty
A collage of quotes on character service and faith. Robert South speaks of true measure in deeds and gifts while Calvin Coolidge urges balance between kinship and its enforcement. Proverbs hints at reciprocity as a moral theme in daily life.
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Calvin Coolidge
U.S
Fires of 50 Years Ago Touch Down in July 1921 County
A collage of local notes recalls summer rain easing drought and cooler temps as farmers hope for more. The Hustlers host Hanover at home and chase the fast Chambersburg Maroons after two losses in a three game set. Camp Detrick appoints Col Moree to command Aug 6 succeeding Col Delmore. Elizabeth Reid crowned Queen of Thurmont Bicentennial parade with a court lineup. Frederick County 4-H Club sends a record 129 members to University of Maryland Club Week Aug 6–tl.
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Hustlers
Hanover
Chambersburg Maroons
Maroons
Frederick County
University of Maryland
Speedy’ Gonzalez
American Research Bureau
Control Data
Commuter Letter Writer Echoes With Hope And Frustration
Audrey Carroll voices outrage over political turmoil in Washington, noting graft, housing woes, and government overreach from 1966 onward. She urges patience yet warns of surveillance and rising unrest while linking political figures to national decline.
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Joseph R. Bradshaw
Mr. Bradshaw
Jane
Sally
Washington
D.C
Johnson
Ivory
Pennsylvania Avenue
Nero
Dolly
Daniel Carroll
White House
Nixon
Maryland
Bradshaw
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