Historic Society seeks art for May Frederick display
The Historical Society of Frederick County invites owners to loan paintings photographs and other pieces illustrating Frederick life for a May exhibition. Elizabeth L Peters urges locals and collectors to help gather these treasures noting many works remain unaccounted for and promising proper credit. Phone numbers 663 1188 and 662 2552 provided. Billy Sohm retires from paper route at 14 after 40 years delivering The Frederick Post and The Newsdaily. He plans full time study and Eagle Scout project included a cemetery cleanup. Erni Nasher recovers from surgery, car trouble, and an oil light incident ends in a rod failure but a good Samaritan couple assists and shares dinner. Welcome back Erin.
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Frederick
Historical Society of
Frederick County
Billy Sohm
Billy
Billy Sobin
Frederick Post
News
Amber Meadows
Richard
Patricia Sohm
Mark
St. John School
Prospect Hall High School
St. John Cemetery
News- Post
Erni Nasher
Nashers
Shady Grove
Erni
Letters Urge Prayer Amendment Support and Faith in School
A reader from Thurmont urges passage of the school prayer amendment and recalls the Lord's prayer as a source of national pride. MAXINE LYTTON of Ruskin and MRS. CRAIG FULLER of Thurmont share faith centered appeals, urging daily prayer and trust in God amid political debate.
Pianist Minnie Sterling Celebrates 100th Birthday
Minnie Florence McGaha Sterling, born March 16 1884 in Point of Rocks, Maryland, remains active at 100. She played church hymns by ear since childhood, moved to Frederick with daughter, and celebrated with family including 18 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren while still playing piano and preserving a lively, hardworking spirit.
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Minnie Sterling
Mrs. Sterling
Point of Rocks
Frederick
Loretta Mohler
Mrs
Ballenger Creek Pike
Mr. Sterling
Holiday Inn
Marg Fouche
Letters to the editor question church ad in Frederick
Readers respond to a March 17 church section ad by Victory in Jesus Ministries. Jennifer Hykes urges compassion and Bible guided understanding, while Robert E Kennedy emphasizes universal love and equality across races and beliefs.
Ode to Key The Maryland Flag Anthem Poem by Harless
The piece honors Francis and the Maryland flag, recalling battles near Mt Oliver and Old Star Fort, praising the banner that unites Maryland. It features lines about unveiling, dedication parades, and a world-recognized anthem through 20th century imagery.
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Francis
Mt Oliver
Maryland
Bankers plan code of fair competition in Frederick
In early April 1934 about 75 to 100 bankers from Maryland State Bankers Association Group Two met in Frederick to discuss adopting a code of fair competition pending National Recovery Administration approval. In Frederick County more than 300 corn hog licenses were issued with expected county benefits of 30000 to 40000 dollars.
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Frederick
Maryland State Bankers’ Association
National Recovery Administration
Frederick County
Henry R. Shoemaker
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