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100th Annual WCTU Convention at Thurmont UM Church
The 100th Annual Frederick County WCTU convention convened at Thurmont United Methodist Church led by President Mrs. Esther Bussard with devotions by Rev. Kenneth Hamrick. Officers installed included Mrs. Freda Johnson as president and Mrs. Cordelia Brengle treasurer. Nancy Zabel reported on the Manila World Convention trip and state WCTU actions, while resolutions urged stronger anti pornography and stricter alcohol and drug laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Thurmont United Methodist Church
William Powell
Kimberly Powell
Powell
William Hildebrand
Albert Rollins
Freda Johnson
Phets
Kevin Kight
Esther Bussard
Cordelia Brengle
Dorothy Hildebrand
Elva Rollins
Nancy Zabel
Maryland
WCTU
Thurmont UM Church
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of
Frederick County
United Methodist Church
Thurmont
Zaccheus
Peter
John
Hamrick
Olive Long
William James Powell
Ronald Powell