Julia Etchison Hanna remembered as beloved teacher and writer
A Frederick community obituary honors Julia Etchison Hanna born 1897 in Jefferson, a 32 year English teacher at Frederick High School and Hood College donor with a $200,000 endowment. A lifelong writer and civic volunteer, she influenced countless students and local organizations, remembered for teaching, scholarship, and lifelong curiosity. She died Thursday, leaving a lasting legacy across Frederick County.
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The Best of Times We Never Had It So Good
Tom Kolb reflects on a century of hardship from Grover Cleveland’s era to early 1900s urban life. He recalls wages, injuries, lack of social support, crowded tenements, crime, epidemics, and dirty streets, versus farm toil and water wells, stressing gratitude for modern improvements.
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Sheriff Candidate Responds to Teets Letter in The Frederick Post
A Maryland State Trooper running for Sheriff defends his campaign integrity and notes his partial attendance at forums due to work duties. He accuses G Lee Teets of bias for supporting Sheriff Harbaugh and argues he has answered questions publicly through media. He cites limited hours for campaigning and mentions a Hood College forum televised on Cablevision Channel 10.
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Hagg Addresses Campaign Forums and Voter Outreach
Maryland candidate for sheriff Jim Hagg recounts invitations and notice gaps for forums in Urbana Myersville and Frederick. He notes attending many events and parades while missing some forums due to short notices or prior commitments. He emphasizes public access, appeals for votes, and states concern over coverage and the election stakes.
Wartime health gains noted as Kefauver reports juvenile welfare
Dr E C Kefauver county health officer cites two week school health exams and pneumonia antigen testing showing wartime rationing and housing issues align with better juvenile and adult health. Midshipman Charles M Mathias Jr among 1350 commissioned ensigns in US Naval Reserve at Cathedral of St John the Divine ceremony. Mattress fire leads to minor damage and arson charge history. Commissioner Lewis notes tentative sale of up to 8 1/2 acres on US 15 for a solid waste transfer station. Dec 15 deadline set for open burning dumps. Frederick County 4 H club winners to attend national 4 H Congress in Chicago.
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Sheriff Harbaugh Attacks Supporters Of Jim Hagy
The letter accuses Sheriff Harbaugh of arrogance calling Hagy supporters good ole boys and questions behavior of voters. It urges Frederick County readers to vote for Jim Hagy on November 8 1994, praising his integrity and respect for all citizens.
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New direction for Sheriff's Office
A critical examination of Frederick County Sheriff Carl Harbaugh highlights concerns about legal intent over strict adherence, warrant validity, and the department's focus on publicity versus public benefit. The piece questions repeated arrests, dropped charges, and interdepartmental conflicts, urging accountability and constitutional fidelity.
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Jim Hagg campaign urged by Middletown and Thurmont figures
Patricia Cook notes Middletown issues and Joni DeWees invites readers to meet Jim Hagg to learn why supporters back his sheriff bid. Mentions his leadership, public safety focus, and goal to coordinate Sheriff's Office with State Police in Frederick County.
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Endorsement Signals Control by Police Ties in Frederick
Douglas I. Gaver argues the Maryland Troopers Association and local bar and liquor store owners backed Sheriff candidate Hagg to dominate Frederick County law enforcement. He says former sheriffs Barnes and Snyder reinforce a lingering good old boy network aiming to steer county policing.
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Letter on Frederick County Sheriff race backs Jim Hagg
A reader defends Jim Hagg and questions Sharon Webber's charge of press manipulation. The letter emphasizes reader letters and Sheriff Harbaugh’s half page commentaries, condemns the sheriff's handling of a work release inmate, and urges readers to meet Jim Hagy to learn the issues and qualifications.
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Tough decisions on state finances by Montgomery County leader
Laurence LevitAN, State Senator, questions Jean Roesser about claiming credit for traffic lights and road improvements while voting against budgets funding them. He asserts tough fiscal choices require voting with conscience and urges accountability to voters.
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Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites letters from readers with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume some letters may not be published and some are edited for space or taste.
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