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From: "John Ashbury" <>
Subject: [MDFR] History Moment
Date: Mon, 1 May 2000 08:05:13 -0400


On May 1, 1844, The Mutual Insurance Company of Frederick County began business. (So today is its 156th birthday.)

On May 1, 1899, Woodsboro Savings Bank was organized.

On May 1, 1902, Frederick City Hospital, now Frederick Memorial Hospital, was dedicated.

On May 1, 1913, the chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery was dedicated.

On May 1, 1949, Frederick Municipal Airport was dedicated.

On May 1, 1990, Claire Manufacturing, formerly the Claire Frock Company, a Thurmont dress maker, announced it would close permanently on June 30.

If anyone can add information to these History Moments,
please contact me privately.

John W. Ashbury
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Walkersville, MD 21793



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