Walkersville celebrates 200th anniversary with new Fire Engine House
Walkersville marks its 200th anniversary with dedication of a $60 000 Fire Engine House and Community Hall. A history by Kent C Nicademus Jr and Rev W DeWitt Dickey covers Glade Valley’s growth from 1750 settlements, Georgetown and Walkersville, via early log churches, the 1908 Volunteer Fire Company, and the 1872 Frederck and Pennsylvania Railroad era.
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Joe Fisenhauler
Walkersville
Glade Valley
Frederick
Kent C Nicademus Jr
W DeWitt Dickey
Grade Reformed Church
Lord Baltimore
Shelton
Glade
Georgetown
Woodsboro
Fisterc
Mt. Pleasant
Biggs Ford
Liberty Town
Daysville
George Cramer
Ceresville
John Walker
Tmo
Fredenck County
Walkers Browns
Perits
Wilsons
Bisers
Hineharts
Barricks
Frederck and Pennsylvania Railroad
B Lewis
Frank Keefer
Walkersville celebrates 200th birthday and civic growth
Historic Walkersville article notes early 1892 incorporation by three commissioners and rapid development. It details the water system from Daysville hills, formation of the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company in 1915, electric power replacing gas lights, and a thriving local economy with flour mill, bakers, stores, garages, bank, and factory. The piece highlights the Consolidated high elementary school, Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H, Homemakers Club, and Grange. It cites leaders including Mayor William D Powell and officers of the Fire Company, and mentions a May dinner honoring Andrew J Brown.
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Georgetown
Walkasville Academy
Maple Avenue
Walkersville
Three Commissioners
Walkersville Water Company
Daysville Hills
Grange
Williaam D Powel
Gilmore Trout
J. Ve Nicodemus
Ray Zimmerman
Philp ‘H Beard
Grayson
Towson 1845: Jane to Receive Maryand MA Degree
Towson woman Jane is slated to receive her Master of Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 1845. The event marks a milestone in her academic career as she completes advanced studies and earns a university credential.
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Towson
University of
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Code of Public General Laws
Maryland
Frederick County
Invitation Call Mixup Seeks to Speak with Wife
Caller asks to invite a couple to dinner and the husband answers the phone. The caller then corrects the error and asks to speak to the wife. The exchange centers on arranging a social invitation and identifying the appropriate recipient.
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