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DINGES, DAVID

Honored 1990 Captain David Dinges, of the Frederick County Sheriff's Department, has done outstanding work in educating county young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. He gives talks to schools and service organizations and has received several honors and much recognition for his service. Most recently, he was recognized by Governor Schaefer, along with Police Chief Major Richard J. Ashton and nine others in Frederick County, who have helped significantly in reducing the drug abuse problem in the state. DIXON, HOWARD E. (1885-1972) Honored 1980 Howard Dixon was a member of Brunswick High School's second graduating class in 1903. He attended Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal, Va., and later returned to Brunswick as general secretary of the YMCA, a post he filled until 1923. In 1926 Mr. Dixon became local Postmaster, serving until 1935. Mr. Dixon owned one of the first automobiles in Brunswick.

and old furniture. FEETE, CHARLES HENRY Honored 1977 (1866-1946) Charles Henry Feete established the Feete Funeral Home in 1891, and in 1902, the Brunswick Furniture Company. The furniture factory, which operated until 1918, was well known for making white oak furniture. Many people called Mr. Feete "Uncle Charlie, the Father of Brunswick" because of his active involvement in civic groups and his generosity. FREE, WOODROW WILSON (1913- ) Honored 1988 Woody Free has been Brunswick's "Mr. Entertainment" for many years. He has always been at home at the keyboard and has played for throngs of fans throughout a four-state area. His career in show business started when he was only sixteen years old and spanned 50 years. He retired January 1, 1988 and was honored at the Weinberg Center on February 15, 1988 with a "Tribute to a Legend," Woodrow Wilson Free.

DORSEY, AMANDA MORRISON (1912- ) Honored 1976 Amanda Morrison Dorsey was the daughter of a black couple struggling to raise their family. When Amanda (Mandy) was twelve years old, Maynard Eagle asked her parents if she could live with his family and help care for their children. Mandy remained with the Eagles for 50 years. In May 1974, the Maynard Eagle family saluted Mandy for her 50 years of love, loyalty and devoted service.

FRYE, GROVER ALEXANDER (1926-1987) Honored 1984 A volunteer leader in American Legion baseball since 1948, he first served that year as local chairman and repeated that service frequently until his death. For many years he was district chairman for Washington, Frederick, and Carroll Counties, was on the Maryland State American Legion Baseball committee, and helped operate the Mid-Atlantic Tournament and the New England Tournament. He served as co-chairman as well as chairman of Maryland's statewide baseball tournament. Grover Alexander Frye was a member of the executive committee of the Maryland Department of the American Legion, holding almost every office, including five times as Commander. His post a warded him a life membership. He was local chairman of the transportation union and worked with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

THE ELGIN FAMILY Honored 1990 During the mid-1890's, Mr. and Mrs. William S. Elgin, (Mrs. Emma Frances Elgin) built and operated a hotel bearing their family name and also had a general merchandise store nearby. They bought and sold many lots, and they built six homes all on what is now railroad property south of the westbound tracks. Mr. Elgin also started the development of Ten Row, which was never completed because the railroad station was moved from that area. Their son and daughter, Dr. Eugene Elgin and Medora Elgin Brady, also distinguished themselves. He became Division Chief of the Pennsylvania Health Department in preventing foodborne illnesses in public eating facilities, and ultimately head Epidemiologist of Pennsylvania. He also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Medora continued the family tradition of building and selling houses, as well as dealing in antiques

FRYE, NORMA JEAN DOBSON (1929- ) Honored 1984 A "professional" volunteer for Brunswick organizations, Norma Jean Dobson Frye excels in catering for special occasions. She has been an Auxiliary member of the American Legion Post 96 for many years, president three times, and has always held office. She was awarded a life membership. She served as room mother at Brunswick Elementary School for 21 years and was treasurer of the

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