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From: "John Ashbury" <>
Subject: [MDFR] History Moment - 2-3-08
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 06:12:56 -0500

On February 3, 1799, Francis Thomas, who would become governor of Maryland
on January 3, 1842, was born near Petersville.



On February 3, 1922, a contract was awarded to Lloyd C. Culler Construction
for a 6-room addition to Boys High School for $35,000. This school building
became Frederick High School in the fall of 1922 and was later known as The
Elm Street School.



On February 3, 1956, Camp Detrick became Fort Detrick.



On February 3, 1968, Dr. Ignatius Bjorlee, who was superintendent of The
Maryland School for The Deaf from 1918 until his retirement in 1955, died at
his home near Glenville, MN., following a lengthy illness.



On February 3, 1986, seven employees of The Rotorex Corporation plant near
Walkersville were hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide
fumes. On February 19, an additional 19 employees were hospitalized after
they were overcome by methyl chloride fumes. The plant was then closed for 5
days.



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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