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From: "John Ashbury" <>
Subject: History Moment - 11-30
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 05:49:26 -0500


On November 30, 1765, a large demonstration was held in Frederick in the
form of a parade and mock funeral for The Stamp Act, repudiated a week
earlier by the 12 judges of The Frederick County Court.


On November 30, 1941, The Joseph Dill Baker Memorial Tower and Carillon in
Baker Park was dedicated.


On November 30, 1967, the Ox Fibre Brush Company closed its doors for the
last time and the last employee was laid off as the company completed its
move to Cooksville, Tennessee. The company had started in Frederick in 1887.


On November 30, 1978, Charlotte Yarroll Kerrigan retired after nearly 40
years in the county treasurer's office. She was succeeded as county
treasurer by Martha Ann Brittain.




If anyone can add information to these History Moments,

or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day,

please contact me privately.



John W. Ashbury
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