Crow Talk and the Crows of Our County
This piece muses on crows as symbols and neighbors, tracing their lore from language and folklore to actual species in Allegany Washington and Frederick counties. It contrasts the Common and Fish Crow, notes calls and habitats, and ends with a plea for a kinder view of these roosting birds amid farm life.
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Spring Woods
Frederick County
Alaska
Oregon
Allegany
Washington
Frederick
Edgar Allah Poe
Shakespeare
Macbeth
Tennyson
Oklahoma
Ft Cobb Reservoir
Our County
Nobel laureates' high school faces closure amid budget cuts
The University High School in Urbana Illinois may close as the University of Illinois plans deeper budget cuts. Director Alan Purves said the school cannot survive under reduced funding after 64 years of operation. Dean Joseph Burnett will recommend closing, with final decision by trustees. The move follows a harsh financial outlook for the university.
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College of Education
Philip Anderson
Ramilton Smith
Beta Sigma Phi chapter holds September meeting and events
Preceptor Nu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi met at the homes of Mrs Emerson Harns and Mrs Paul Langley with a covered dish supper. Read letters from the international office including Walter Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund and Legacy Membership for daughters of members. A Howard County Parks trip to New York City is planned for Oct 6 30 a.m. to midnight with a 27 fee. registration via 992-2483. Three Star Rating awarded for 1960 81. Plans include Art and Craft Fair in Leitersburg and Pall Rushing Banquet Oct 29 at Funkstown American Legion attended by Heta Sigma Phi of Hagerstown. New members will receive pledge ritual and pin at the banquet. Mrs Emerson Harris led cultural programs. guest Doris Goeppner attended.
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Preceptor Nu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Emerson Harns
Brunswick
Paul Langley
Braddock Heights
International Office
Walter Ross
Daughters of Members
Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks
New York City
International Executive Council of
Beta Sigma Phi
Daniel Phieffer
Grange Hall
Leitersburg
Funkstown American Legion
Heta Sigma Phi
Hagerstown
Emerson Harris
Doris Goeppner
Shepherd- Stown
W Wa
Dr Church to address Historical Society
Dr Martha Church president of Hood College will speak on her travels in Nepal at the Frederick County Historical Society program on Oct 20 at 7 30 p m. The talk covers life in the high mountains seen by a foot traveler and notes her three visits to eastern and western Nepal. Society members and prospective members are urged to attend.
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Nepal
Frederick County Historical Society
Martha Church
Hood College
Society
East Church Street
Frederick
Church
La Leche meetings offer breastfeeding guidance
If you consider breastfeeding your baby, contact the Federick La Leche League. This month’s meetings are Wednesday Oct 21 at 7 30 pm and Wednesday Oct 28 at 9 30 pm. The group shares practical tips and mother to mother encouragement to establish a happy nursing relationship and overcome difficulties. Babies are welcome.
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Federick la Leche League
la Leche League
NCJW game night in Frederlck at Beth Sholom Synagogue
The Frederick Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women will host a game night at 8 pm Saturday Oct 24 at Beth Sholom Synagogue on West Second Street. Attendees may bring games. snacks and a cash bar. Reservations via Fran Kessler 662-3632 or Gail Bromberg 662-6914. Cost $3.50 per couple in advance, $4 at door. Volunteers sought by Frederick County Unit American Cancer Society for publicity, education, or office work. call 662-2357.
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Frederick
National Council of Jewish Women
Beth Sholom
West Second Street
Fran Kessler
Gail Bromberg
Frederick County
The
American Cancer Society
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