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Distinguished Citizens AMBROSE, GEORGE ERNEST (1880-1941) Honored 1977 George Ernest Ambrose became the night watchman for Brunswick in 1926, a position which also included duties as official policeman. Eventually he became Assistant Chief of Police, and in 1937, Chief of Police. From 1926 to 1941 he was the sole operator of the Police Department's motorcycle. BARGER, RAYMOND GRANVILLE (1906) Honored 1981

Many Brunswick visitors to the New York World's Fair in 1939 were proud to see the largest sculptured piece commissioned for the Fair, the 64foot high "Goddess of Perfection," created by a native son for the H.J. Heinz Pavilion. Other Raymond Granville Barger creations are on view at Cornell University; Metropolitan Insurance Co., Parkchester, N.Y.; and Vermont's State Building at Montpelier. A scholarship athlete, Raymond worked his way through a BA Degree from Carnegie Mellon, followed by a graduate fellowship to Yale, and a year's study in Europe. Twice he held the Prix de Rome award. The subject of many news articles, he was also featured by CBS in a film, "Bucks County, U.S.A. 1978." Mr. Barger brought some of his sculptures to several Brunswick-Potomac Foundation early annual festivals. His sculpture "Wheel" is displayed at the Brunswick Train Station.

was vice-president from 1980 to 1985. Frederick County Jaycees recognized him as an outstanding senior citizen of 1983-84. BARNARD, ALICE KATHERINE "KATIE" (1891-1954) Honored 1985 Katie Barnard contracted Polio in early childhood and had to walk with a brace throughout life. Her boarding house on East Potomac Street, a home away from home" for countless railroad men, was an important local institution of the town's railroad era. Unmarried, Katie raised her great-niece and great-nephew from the time they were in elementary school. BARTEE, JULIE (1967) Honored 1986 Julie Bartee was found at age two to have severe hearing loss. A graduate of Maryland School for the Deaf, she has been a poster child for United Way and made a promotional film with Loretta Lynn. She has made many television appearances and traveled widely promoting United Way's goals. BELL, DR. WILLIAM H. (c.1835-1910) Honored 1989 Dr. Bell Was born in Africa, escaped from slavery on a Virginia plantation and fought for the Union Army from 1861 to 1865. After the Civil War he became an educator and taught at Storer College in Harpers Ferry. Later moving to Brunswick, he taught at Brookville School on Olive School Road.

BARGER, WILLARD (1916) Honored 1985 Willard "Pickett" Barger's political career of 20 years on the Brunswick Town Council launched many community activities. He served as president of the Recreation Commission and supervised city parks for many y ears, helping to establish Little League and managing both Little League and Babe Ruth teams. He was a founder, director, and president of Senior Citizens and enthusiastically promoted Brunswick's shopping center. As a charter member of the Brunswick History Commission, he

BICKLE, HARVEY S. (Dates Unknown) Honored 1982" Harvey Bickle came to Brunswick as secretary of the B&O YMCA. In this capacity, he knew William Scheer, general manager of the Eastern Region of the railroad, and influenced him to develop on B&O property during 1928-29, the baseball field known locally as Scheer Stadium. He was also responsible for developing swimming facilities in Little

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