Germantown woman wins Athena Award for corn husk artistry
Jocelyn Mostrom of Germantown received the Athena Award for originality in corn husk crafting. The McCall Pattern Company presented the honor at a reception, highlighting her Victorian dolls, flower arrangements, and dyeing process.
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Germantown
McCall's Needlework & Crafts Magazine
Metall Pattern Company
Jocelyn Mostrom
Baccarat
Rosemary McMurty
McCall Pattern Company
Mostrom
Colby College
Maine
Jocelyn Mostrem
Germanton
Mrs Muir details George Washington HQs during the Revolution
Dorothy Troth Muir spoke to the Frederick County Historical Society about Washingtons winter headquarters. She outlined the private homes used by Washington and his aides, noting varied residences from modest to grand, and described meals and drills with Von Steuben. Her book General Washingtons Headquarters 1775 1763 was discussed and a copy offered for sale.
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Dorothy Troth Muir
Historical Society of
Frederick County
George Washington
Martha Washington
Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Disease Helped by Baltimore Group
The Congenital Heart Disease Association in Baltimore was formed to support parents whose babies face congenital heart defects. Parents connect after meetings at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center to share concerns and learn from others who have faced surgery, recovery, and lifelong implications.
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Congenital Heart Disease Association
Baltimore
Johns Hopkin Children’s Center
Families Find Support Through Heart Disease Association
The Congenital Heart Disease Association helps parents cope with child heart problems by offering bi monthly discussions, a resource library, and a telephone volunteer service. Specialists speak on surgery preparation and hospital care while volunteers accompany families to clinics and waits. Officers cite reduced anxiety via shared experiences and nurse demonstrations using sock dolls in doctor play. Copies of the association guide are available through Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland clinics. Call Ms Turpin at Hopkins Children’s Center for more information.
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Zina Poliszuk
Langford Kidd
The
Hopkins Children's Center
J. J. Alex Haller ,Jr
James Donahoo
R.S.V.F
University of Maryland
Congenital Heart Disease Association
Association
American Heart Association
Central Maryland
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Ms. Turpin
Hopkins Children’s Center
Renewing Love Seminar Guides Women to Deeper Relationships
Jo Anderson of Annandale Virginia offers 12 part on tape lectures based on scripture to renew life and love for single married or divorced women. The program emphasizes communication praise and constructive criticism to strengthen family bonds and self development through practical steps and honest listening.
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Jo Anderson
Annandale
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Women Weld Course Trains SIU Carbondale Students
In Carbondale Illinois a 26 week program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale trains women for maintenance welding on heavy equipment used in strip mining. Officials say the course fits any welding job.
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Carbondale, Ill
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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Athema
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Carol Loss
Walkersville
Woodbine
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