Frederick County Faces Industry Location Debate
County Commissioners released a report from a national industry locating service outlining five main reasons an unnamed firm chose another site. Factors cited include land with utilities at 3.70 per acre, a neat and clean town, lodging and dining options, a high school with strong craft programs, and well behaved students. Representatives visited Frederick briefly but the firm did not reveal its name.
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National
Frederick
Industrial Service
National Service
Francis Scott Key
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County
New York Times
Junior High Topics At Educators Conference Highlight Challenges
A National Association of Secondary School Principals meeting in Oklahoma City focused on the junior high as a distinct yet orphaned stage between elementary and high school. Leaders cited dull courses and a need for trained teachers specialized for early adolescents.
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Melvin W. Barnes
Oklahoma City
Okla
National Assn
Ted
Barnes
Christine Young
Miami Springs
Fla
Richmond
Ind
4 H Club Speakers Highlight County Work
Senior 4 H members spoke to Frederick Kiwanis at the Francis Scott Key Hotel as National 4 H Week approached. Wayne Suomley and Wiss Ramsburg outlined county programs, with Sarah Ramsburg describing 13 years in 4 H and a national presentation to President Eisenhower. They stressed record keeping and learning from losses, while a birthday tribute and musical numbers accompanied the meeting.
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Kiwanis Club of
Frederick
Francis Scott Key
David Eigenbrede
Larry Houghton
Sarah Ramsburg
Mehra H. Ramsburg
Wayne Suomley
Walkersville
Wiss Ramsburg
Geerge Brecher Jr
Mr. Pleasant
Sanz
Janet Rippeon
Sarah Ramsburz
Lewistown
Washington
New Mexico
Eisenhower
Unis
Wayne
Frederick County
Sarah
Rex
Hearth
Manhattan Bought From Indians For Two Cents In 1626
A historical note states Manhattan was purchased from the Indians for a reputed two cents in 1626. If that sum had been invested at six percent compound interest, its value today would equal all Manhattan real estate.
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Manhattan
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