Salvation Army centennial observed in Frederick
Frederick’s Salvation Army marks 100 years with a centennial homecoming at its West Fifth Street headquarters and two services on Sunday, led by Capt. Earl Fitzgerald. Notables include Mrs. Brig. Ernest Harriss and family volunteers. News-Post feature by Mike Clem highlights the organization’s history and youth programs.
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Salvation Army
Frederick
Frederick Citadel
Mike Clem
Army
Frederick County
Brig
Ernest Harriss
Harriss
Susan
News-Post
Kenneth Ruge
St. James Episcopal Church
Madison Avenue
New York City
England
Church of England
Earl Fitzgerald
Janice Fitzgerald
West Fifth Street
Trail Avenue
Spotlighting area landmarks by Marg Mills
A readable column by Marg Mills highlights notable landmarks in the region. The piece surveys historical sites, cultural touchpoints, and ongoing preservation efforts shaping local identity and tourism potential.
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Marg Mills
Trinity Chapel chimes and chimemaster a Frederick legend
A walking tour highlight, Trinity Chapel of the Evangelical Reformed Church in Frederick has a long history from 1747. It features 10 bells weighing 7690 pounds, a 1893 chime dedication, and chimemaster George Schroeder who since 1943 plays the bells and assembles music transposed for ten bells.
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Lewis Markell
A-E. Markell
Frederick
Frank Rhodes
N.C. Fisher
H. Lee Hanshew
George Schroeder
Schroeder
Henry T. Wade
Hood College
George H. Emmons
Tivoli Theater
Hanshew
Evangelical Reformed
Trinity Chapel
Halloween parade plans announced by Frederick Lions Club
The Frederick Lions Club led by Byron A. Winebrenner unveiled plans for the annual Halloween parade and celebration with a committee of assistants listed. Voters considered a corn hog adjustment program as polls opened, and Sen Joseph Tydings appeared with Marine Pvt Michael Waters after presenting a Purple Heart in Vietnam. Paul Staley won the Frederick County Skeet Championship, guiding Camp Kanawha Skeet Team to a second straight county team title. A local campanologist discussed tower conditions and amplifiers, noting renovation rededication to George T. Schroeder Jr. Trinity Chapel marked its 50th wedding anniversary, with Mrs Schroeder guiding tours and recounting the chapel’s 220-year history.
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Frederick Lions Club
Byron A. Winebrenner
Charles E. Hudson
Edward M. Akers
Harry F. Shipley
Clinton M Rhoades
Emory B. Shipley
Charles A. Opel Jr
HL. Michael
J.M. Wolfe
H. David Hagan
Bernard C. Morris
John §. Renn
Herman C. Gubiseh
Joseph Tydings
Pvt
Michael Waters
Oak Hill Park
da Nang
South Vietnam
Tydings
Edward M. Kennedy
Vietnam
Paul Staley
Frederick
Frederick County
Staley
Camp Kanawha
Schroeder
George T. Schroeder Jr
Trinity Chapel
Cabenadave
Aha Rarentin
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Robert K. Fink
ISE
Fort Jones
Calif
C.kurt Holter
Sylecentops
Evangelical Reformed Church
United Church of Christ
Patrick Dulaney
West Church
West Patrick Streets
North Market Street
McCrory
West Patrick Street
Thomas Schley
Daniel Dulaney
London
Eankgn Ag Coe
West Church Street
Frederick L. Henop
Francis Scott Key
Key
Frederick Memorial Park
North Bentz Street
Mt. Olivet
Barbara Fritchie
Barbara
Fredericktonians
C. Kurt Holter
Anna Margaret Culler Schroeder
Frederick Henop
Kurt Holter
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