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MULLEN , MICHAE L E., SR.

(1883-1954)

Honored 1977

Michael E. Mullen graduated from Catholic University of America at Washingt on, D.C., and in 1918 became General Foreman of the B&O Shops at Brunswick. During the depressio n, when he was superviso r of 300 men, Mr. Mullen became well known for his generosity to the families of many men who were furloughe d. MYERS, WILLIAM CARLOS (1918- )

Honored 1987

After graduatin g from BHS in 1935, Carlos "Bo" Myers attended Strayer Business College in Washington, then held jobs asBrunswick's Assistant Town Clerk, secretary to former State Senator John Funk, and in the War Departme nt's Adjutant General's office in Washingt on. He returned to his home town in 1946 to work for the Bank of Brunswick, and retired from that institution 37 years later as its Executive Vice President. He gives voluntary service to many communi ty activities. NEW, FRANCE S BARGER (1922-1976)

Honored 1977

After beauty culture training in Martinsbu rg, Frances Barger (New) and Kitty Shaff opened a beauty parlor in Brunswick. Her contributi ons to the community were many: President of BHS Alumni Association 1972-1974; charter member of Brunswick-Potomac Foundatio n; organizer of Brunswick Potomac River Festival; active member of Grace Episcopal Church, Brunswick Recreation Association, Brunswick Bicentennial Committee, Brunswick Board of Trade, and Trainmen 's Auxiliary. NICHOL SON, HARRY EVANS (1933- )

ORNDOR FF, JESS DAVID (1912- )

Honored 1980

A 1931 graduate of BHS, Jess Orndorff in 1937 began work as a security guard at Washingt on Terminal, a career which lasted 38 years. In 1960 he was elected to the Town Council, and two years later became Mayor pro tern. In 1966 he was elected Mayor ofBrunsw ick, a position he held for 18 years. In all, Jess gave 24 years to local governme nt. He filled the office of chief town executive with tireless effort and outstandi ng ability. He now serves on the Liquor License Commission. ORRISO N, DR. WILLIAM WERNER (1921-1973) Honored 1988

After graduatin g from Brunswick High School, Western Maryland College, and University of Maryland Medical School, Dr. Orrison practiced medicine in Brunswic k for three years, then operated a clinic that included surgery at Plains, Kansas, before settling into private practice at Meade, Kansas. He served a wide area in the midwest. OSTEEN , ANNE WENNER (1934- )

Honored 1987

Ann has gained national and internatio nal recognition for achievem ents in art, fashion, and preservation since moving to Savannah , Georgia. PAYNE, JOSEPH BEVELY (1895-1968)

Honored 1984

Joe Payne was a veteran of World War I and received the Purple Heart for a disabling leg injury. The stiff knee, however, did not hinder him from running for the Maryland House of Delegates in which he served terms 1935-39; 1947-59; and 196166. He was active in many organizations.

Honored 1983

Harry Evans Nicholson graduated from Johns Hopkins in 1955 with a degree in electrical engineering, then entered the Navy. Harry became commanding officer, Fleet Numerica l Oceanogr aphy Center with the rank of Captain. He worked to establish this vital service which is employed by all U.S. Naval forces worldwid e. The Center is concerned with developm ent of computer programs for weather analysis and forecasting. NIXON, JOHN AARON (1858-1947)

president s than any other on the B&O. In 1923 he was engineer for the Harding Funeral Train that passed through Brunswick on its way to Washington, D.C.

PAYNE, MARY ELLEN ROBY (1896-1975)

Honored 1976

Mary Roby, one of Brunswic k's finest pianists, began playing a reed organ for the Baptist Church at age twelve and continued there for 66 years. A• graduate of Peabody Conserva tory in Baltimore, she had a lovely soprano voice and was guest soloist in many churches in Baltimore. She served as the choir director of First Baptist Church, and at times assisted the Methodis t and Lutheran Churches .

Honored 1977

Johnny Nixon started with the B&O when the yards were expandin g in 1891 and worked as an engineer for over 50 years, retiring from the National Limited in 1927. Atthetim eofhisdea thhe held the record for being the engineer for more

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