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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

9

Protests Heard On County Tax Assessments In Jefferson District

Jefferson District residents pressed County Commissioners and assessors A Lamar Barrick Ernest Speaks and Robert Shipley during a Tuesday hearing over new real estate valuations. Barrick defended a uniform statewide yardstick based on 1941 costs saying equity requires comparable assessments across properties and counties. He noted most taxes rely on real estate levies and that under the new method, some high notices may fall as values align with market levels.

Jefferson District A. Lamar Bargick Ernest C. Speaks Robert L. Shipley State Tax Commission Barrick

Special Meeting of Women's Society of Christian Service

The Women’s Society of Christian Service held a special Sunday gathering at Ijamsville Methodist Church. Mrs. Harry C. Swomley led a program including hymns, prayers by Rev. G. J. Loar, a Mother's Day poem by Mrs. Mary D. Hogarth, a solo by Mrs. Joseph Kehne, and reports on society activities.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Ijamsville Methodist Church Program In Charge Harry C. Swomley G. J. Loar Mary D. Hogarth Joseph Kehne

Installation ceremony at New Market church officers installed

In New Market Frederick Zone president Mrs. Clifford Watkins Jr. guest speaker Mrs. Swomley introduced the guest and led the service. A prayer and hymns followed with Miss Margaret Cronenburg and Misa Addison contributing. After the offering the installation service named Mrs. Harry C. Swomley as president, Mrs. Walter A. England as vice president, Mrs. Fred Keller as secretary, and Mrs. Joseph Kehne as treasurer.

Margaret Cronenburg Misa Addison Fred Keller Joseph Kehne

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