Advocating for Private Enterprise in Frederick
A Frederick News-Post feature recounts Operation Town Action and a Frederick Lions meeting. Henry L. Scott argues 30 million stockholders could defend private enterprise, urging a grassroots movement to curb government overreach and double taxation on dividends, with calls to contact the Chamber for details.
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America
United States
United States Industrial Council
Henry L. Scott
Congress
Portugal
Scott
Chamber
A Salute to Operation Town Action
Operation Town Action celebrates its birthday on September 11 and has earned Frederick’s thanks for revitalizing downtown without federal funds. Led by Curtis A. Bowen and Peggy Pilgram, OTA mobilized banks, merchants, and volunteers to restore buildings, plant gardens, and attract tenants, transforming storefronts and boosting the city’s appearance and tax base.
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Operation Town Action
Frederick Lions
Lions
Alfred P. Shockley
Ellsworth McGaha
Downtown
Frederick
Curtis A. Bowen
Kiwanis Club
Doylestown
OTA
Curt Bowen
Bowen
Robert H
Peggy) Pilgram
Pilgram
Landon M. Profitt
Frederick City
America
Town Action
Fredericktowne
Action
Williamsburg
Burkittsville Macadam Road Progress and Local Notices
50 Years Ago a new macadam road through Burkittsville is nearing completion by the M J Grove Lime Co for the county and to be state transferred. A three day institute at East Church Street School discussed Maryland health programs for children and one room schools with hundreds of teachers in attendance.
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Burkittsville
M.J Grove Lime Company
Maryland
East Church Street
G. Lloyd Palmer
Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Douglas MacArthur
Jonathan Wainwright
The builders block and how to plan a custom home
Frederick County Homebuilders Association advised couples on buying land and choosing a plan. Key points cover land subdivision, permits, sewer and well availability, utility distances, driveway costs, rock or wooded lots, and paying for land before financing. It recommends using familiar plans or consulting NAHB for unique designs and engaging a reputable builder early to avoid trouble.
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Charley
Health Department
National Association of Home Builders
NAHB
Frank Lloyd Wright
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Frederick, Md
AL Rogers
Market Street
Boyer’s
Pawnbrokers
Carroll Creek
Maas Opticians
Spalding Barber Shop
Greyhound Bus Terminal
James Office Supply
American Finance
Sears Auto Store
Hallmark Card Shop
Frederick Optical and
News-Post
Middletown
Tanner’s Creek
Jackie Hevner
Liberty- Town
Timonium Fair
Frederick County
County
Alvin G. Quinn
Carroll Parkway
Europe
Quinn
YMCA
Paris
William B. Lebherz
Charles S.V. Sanner
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Washington
New York
The
By Bob Hilton
Frederick County Homebuilders Association
Laa Peratatye
D-Wi
Cme Boon
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