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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1976
Page
3
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The article recalls 1868 Grand Army of the Republic General Order directing May 30 to honor Civil War dead, the birth of Decoration Day later called Memorial Day, and its evolution to last Monday in May. It notes debates over dates, broadened remembrance for all war dead, and a call for renewed dedication to prevent future graves.
In a letter to the editor the League of Women Voters argues for an elected school board in Frederick County, citing tax funding levels and nationwide trends. A June 9 public meeting at City Hall in Frederick is announced to discuss the issue and seek citizen participation.
A Frederick County reader urges an investigation into substandard buses used on long trips after California student deaths. The letter calls for reevaluating policies and safety checks, and appeals for coordination to keep Frederick High students housed together during renovations. Additional letters urge Walkersville residents to support temporarily housing students and praise Brunswick students’ achievements.
Memorial Day observances under Francis Scott Key Post AMERICAN LEGION will be at Mt Olivet cemetery Reynolds Post GAR with participation by the American Legion Auxiliary and Marsland School for the Deaf cadets. The parade forms at the Armory led by the First Regiment Band and Company A, veterans ride in autos, and at the cemetery a prayer, address by State’s Attorney William M Storm, Gettysburg Address read by Alton Y Bennett, and firing squad salute by Company A.
Ninth annual elementary schools festival at Baker Park features over 2 000 spectators and participants from Frederick County and city schools with buses delivering children from across the area. Four Hood College students honored at Moxing Up Day include Mary Thomas and Sharon Hooper for achievements in home economics and music.
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