Turnout rises in county election amid rain and race drama
Voters turnout about 47 percent in the city with county estimates near 70 percent by observers. The Armory crowds reflected interest in five County Commissioners seats and the District B House of Delegates race, while rain morning conditions affected turnout. Democratic Registrar Annabelle Powell and Republican James Messersmith predicted final turnout over 70 percent as campaigns pressed for governor, attorney general, and other county offices. Local candidates and supporters awaited results amid a competitive slate and lingering doubt on statewide outcomes in Maryland.
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Lam
Annabelle Powell
James Messersmith
Armory
Board of County Commissioners
House of Delegates
Harry R Hughes
J. Glenn Beall Jr
Frederick County
Register of Wills
The
Orphans’ Court
House of
U.S House of Representatives
State Senate
Sherif
Circuit Court
Robert Baumback
Louis L. Golstein
Donald J. Devine
Stephen H. Sachs
Warren K. Rich
Beverly B. Byron
Goodloe E. Byron
House of Representatives
GOP
Melvin Perkins
Board of Frederick County Commissioners
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Edgar C. Wirts Jr
Paul L. Crum Jr
Jesse I
James McLaren Jr
Roscoe H. Shook
Helena Stauffer Swanson
Thomas N. Eichelberger
Norman
Geiser
Sterling EB
Bollinger
James E McClellan
Julien P Delphey
Donald T Taylor
Charles H. Smelser
Donald C. Barnes
Robert S. Rothenhoefer
Charles C. Keller
Alan M. Wilner
Court of Special Appeals
March of Dimes aims to expand birth defect prevention in Frederick County
Frederick County officials and community leaders discuss expanding March of Dimes programs after a notable polio victory. New chairman emphasizes broad support from business groups, churches, and civic organizations to reduce birth defects among newborns, with ongoing fund raising and program expansion planned.
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March of Dimes
Frederick County
Berkheimer
Frederick
Tax cut proposals sweep 16 states in ballot look
Tax cut proposals faced voters in 16 states as public anger hinted at action at the polls. Measures targeted property taxes and government spending, with Michigan, California and Illinois among the prominent debates.
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California
Arizona
Colorado
Hawaii
Iinois
Michigan
Nebraska
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
Idaho
Massachusetts
Missouri
Nevada
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Illinois
Headlee
Homewood Retirement Center project eyed for spring 1979 opening
Homewood Retirement Centers of Hagerstown reports progress on the Francis Scott Key Hotel site in Frederick with construction on schedule aside from elevator delays. The United Church of Christ group says admission inquiries are numerous and daily rates for residential care with emergency nursing are listed at $23 per day or $8,395 per year.
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Homewood
Homewood Retirement Center
Frederick
Nv Center
Homewood Retirement Centers of
Hagerstown
United Church
Oiile
Health Planning Council
Wente
Maryland
Soa
HPC
Iasw
Carole L. Malin
Homewar Information Center
Matin
Sai
Malin
Ag Activitie
Main
Homiwood
Janary
Frederick City
Count
FSK
Fredeick
Fourth suspect charged in Thurmont mugging by Frederick City police
Frederick City police arrested Alonzo Augusta Carroll 25 of Carver Apartments Monday afternoon on charges of assault and battery with intent to rob Richard Ramey 27 of Thurmont. The mugging occurred at Fifth and Market Streets. three others faced prior arrests. Police report increased patrols in major city parking lots amid thefts of CB units from cars.
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Thurmont
Frederick City
Alonzo Augusta Carroll
Carver Apartments
Richard
Ramey
Fifth
Market Streets
Rt. 2
Jefferson
Eugene Johnson
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Weybright leaves to rest amid Carroll County tributes
In the early 1970s Weybright donated 180000 to three Carroll County sites the Farm Museum the Shriver Weybright Auditorium in the Carroll County Historical Society and Union Cemetery in Keysville near Detour where his burial is planned at 2 am today viewed for its Blue Ridge outlook He once owned Hollow Rock Farms near Terra Rubra birthplace of Francis Scott Key The Weybright family sold the farm in 149 He is survived by his wife Mrs Helen Weybright Ben York and siblings Victoria Shoemaker Felton PA two nephews and a niece Former Carroll County friends recall him as outgoing and deeply fond of the county He traveled widely and served on the boards of Western Maryland College Carroll County Historical Society and Gypsy Lore Society Funeral services were held at St James Episcopal Church New York City.
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Weybright
Carroll County
Carroll County Farm Museum
Carroll County Historical Society
Shriver
Union
Keysville
Detour
Blue Ridge Mountains
Hollow Rock Farms
Terra Rubra
Francis Scott Key
Helen 2
Westminster
Lloyd Wilhide
Frederick City Police arrest nine for speeding suspects named
Frederick City Police reported nine arrests since Monday night with six for speeding. Charged were Todd Alan Baumgardner on 15th Street, William Mark Burgers in Monrovia, Rose Marie Feltz and Christine Elisabeth Daugeiad, Marjorie Mae Smith on North Market Street, Joanne Elizabeth Hawkins, Francis Idella Berks for license restriction, Michael Edward Markle, and Helen Jean Russell for red light and expired registration.
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Frederick City
Todd Alan Baumgardner
15Th Street
William Mark Burgers
Monrovia
Rose Marie Feltz
Frederick
Christine Elisabeth Daugeiad
HS. 2
Mount Aity
Marjorie Mae Smith
North Market Street
Joanne Elizabeth Hawkins
Libertytown
Francis Idella Berks
West South Street
Michael Edward Markle
Helen Jean Russell
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Bryan M Hissey
Fountain Drive
Washington County Hospital
Medoc al
Bailey & Son
Funeral Jtome
North Market
James E. Disney
John Hanson
G. Raymond Shipley
the Orphans Court
Melart
Mielart Jewelers
Frederick Shopping
Frederick Towne Mall
NTRP
RCA Selectavision
Hive
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