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Mayor-elect Gordon recalls life at Frederick and family roots
The profile covers Gordon family history from childhood in Frederick to his 1948 elopement with Rita Simon, military service, and later rise to mayor. It highlights community involvement, wives, children, and the family dynamic, noting his and Rita’s long marriage and his shift from Democrat to GOP.
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Gordon
Fort Detrick
Washington Street
Mr. Gordon
Pinky
Frederick High School
WAC
Belgium
Germany
Frederick
Rita Simon
Stewart Gordon
City Playground
College Park
Gordons
City Planning Commission
Rita Gordon
Myla Roberson
Dad
Hugh
Frederick Gas Company
Stuart
State Chamber of Commerce
GOP
City Hall
Paul
Rita