May is Older Americans Month in Frederick County
Honorary Older Americans Month observed by the Frederick County Commission on Aging urges all ages to visit one of four Senior Citizens Centers Brunswick Emmitsburg Frederick and Thurmont in May. Centers host Food n Friends programs lectures music films exercises and trips with a 694 1604 contact for schedules and information.
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Pat Throne
Frederick County
YMCA
Frederick
Maryland
Virginia Byerly a pioneer in public service and art
Virginia James Byerly born 1899 in Frederick rose from a Girls' High School education to a long career in the State Department. She worked in Mexican Claims, Soviet affairs, and East European Desk, traveled to Moscow three times, and aided Fr. Walter Ciszek's return. She retired in 1965, took up painting, and remained active in local culture and charity, embodying a bridge from the 19th to the 20th century.
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East Church Street
Mascali
Education Aid
State Department
Marg Fouche
Frederick
James
Ussr
Soviet Union
United States
Walter J. Ciszek
Russia
Fr. Ciszek
Kennedy
America
Hagerstown
Frederick Community College
Baltimore Museum of Art
John F. Byerly
Jobs bill labeled but limited in scope and reach
The president signed a 4.6 billion measure focused largely on public works with some public service jobs to aid the hardest to employ. While aimed to create about 300 thousand to 400 thousand roles, critics note long-term needs remain unmet. A broader strategy is urged, including national and regional planning, large scale public works, and targeted education to boost opportunities for disadvantaged groups. Coptey News.
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Congress
Myersville Council of Religious Education Meeting Highlights
About 150 delegates from 12 Sunday schools met at United Brethren Lutheran and Reformed churches in Wolfsville for the Myersville Council of Religious Education semi annual session. Membership of Jackson and Catholic District Sunday schools grew from 900 to 1800 since inception eleven years ago. Wheat rye and barley crops look strong with rye and barley heading and harvest projected mid June. Farmers in Frederick County report corn planted though wet weather slowed some fields. Middletown unveils a new fire engine in a public display during a carnival by the Middletown Volunteer Fire Company. the engine pumps 750 gallons per minute and carnival booths lined Main Street.
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Myersville Council of Religious Education
United Brethren, Reformed and Lutheran
Wolfsville
Jackson
Frederick County
Middletown
Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
Main Street
Mount Airy Needs Perimeter Extension Toward Ridgeville
Twenty years after the state required action, Mount Airy has not extended its limits. The council discussed expanding the perimeter south of Md 144 toward Bennett Branch Road to include Ridgeville. Also notes cover Frederick County School Board tuition reimbursements for summer classes and Thurmont planning funds.
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Mount Airy
Ridgeville
MD. 144
Bennett Branch Road
Frederick County
Cooperation praised on N. Market project
Charles W. Hoff III, president of Farmers & Mechanics National Bank, commends City of Frederick staff and R F Kline Inc contractors for high cooperation during North Market Street work. He notes daily traffic challenges but praises constant contact that minimized customer inconvenience and hopes other merchants share the same supportive spirit.
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Market Street
City of Frederick
R.F. Kline Inc
North Market Street
Charles W. Hoff III
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
N, Market St
Frederick
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