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22 September 2021

• 09:4709:47, 22 September 2021 diff hist +303‎ N File:High School 1971 Vice Principal George Strasberger.jpg ‎ In the Spring of the 1970-71 school year, the art department presented Vice Principal George Strasberger with this going away present. He passed away a couple years back. What are your memories of Mr. Strasberger? (Photo from the 1971 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools current
• 09:4509:45, 22 September 2021 diff hist +345‎ N File:High School 1971 Science Teacher, C. Eugene Shaff.jpg ‎ Mr. C. Eugene Shaff, Jr. was a science teacher before he became Vice Principal of Brunswick High School in the Spring of 1971. What are your memories of Mr. Shaff and how long was his tenure at BHS? He taught previously at the old high school on 4th Avenue. (Photo from the 1971 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools current

21 September 2021

• 17:4817:48, 21 September 2021 diff hist +261‎ N File:High School 1970 Teacher, Laura J. Shaff.jpg ‎ Mrs. Laura J. Shaff in 1970. She taught Home Economics at BHS and was married to science teacher and later Vice Principal Gene Shaff. What are your memories of Mrs. Shaff? (Photo from the 1970 Railroader yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools current
• 17:4617:46, 21 September 2021 diff hist +268‎ N File:High School 1971 Cheerleaders.jpg ‎ BHS cheerleaders in the Fall of 1971. From left are Bonita Mann, Debbie Jackson, Sandra Reynolds, Ritchie Boone and Janye Breeden. “All for Brunswick, stand up and holler!!” (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools current
• 17:4517:45, 21 September 2021 diff hist +33‎ File:High School Football 1971 Junior Varsity.jpg ‎No edit summary current
• 17:4417:44, 21 September 2021 diff hist +985‎ N File:High School Football 1971 Junior Varsity.jpg ‎ The BHS Junior Varsity football team in the Fall of 1971. After losing it's first two games to Boonsboro and Smithburg, the Railroaders finsihed the season by reeling off 6 straight victories to finish 6-2. Here's who was on the team: First row: Mike Barker (Manager), David Deavers, Kevin Barker, Chris Hoffman, Tim Schuster, Mike Stack, Steve Barnhart, David Hamilton, Todd Cummings, Tommy Ayers, Drew Hawes (Manager) Second Row: Steve Smith (Manager), Randy Carey, Steve Utterback, David Hou...

16 September 2021

• 11:2911:29, 16 September 2021 diff hist +1,557‎ N File:Career Club 1987.jpg ‎ This photo is from 1987 and shows the members of and advisor to the BHS Career Club. The decision about a career is one of the most important that any young person will make. Although there is much information available about the fast-changing world of work, there is no easy way to explore one’s options in the real world. A high school Career Club encourages students in grades 9–12 to learn about potential careers and explore fields that interest them. Members are introduced to budgets and... current

15 September 2021

• 18:0418:04, 15 September 2021 diff hist +88‎ N File:Leroy Strawsburg August 30, 2021.jpg ‎ From Abbie Ricketts: Dad at Big Slackwater boat ramp Category:People current
• 18:0118:01, 15 September 2021 diff hist +233‎ N File:High School Staff 1994.jpg ‎ 1994 BHS Staff. Some of these teachers spanned generations. Names are in alphabetical order. Let the reminiscences flow about your favorites from this era. (Photo Courtesy of Jon Evans) Category:Smoketown Schools current
• 17:5917:59, 15 September 2021 diff hist +1,171‎ N File:Cheeleaders 1991.jpg ‎ This photo is from the 1991 BHS Yearbook and shows the members of the JV Cheerleading Squad. In 1991, school secretary Linda Lucas took over as advisor to the Cheerleading squads and under her direction the program became more rigorous and demanding. One of the changes she brought was to start Cheerleading practices in the first week of June rather than the usual start in July. The JV Squad went to camp in July to learn new techniques and returned from camp with a more updated style with sh... current
• 17:5617:56, 15 September 2021 diff hist +338‎ N File:Flood 1936 in the B&O Railroad yard.jpg ‎ A view of the 1936 flood in the B&O Railroad yard at Brunswick through the trees. See the rowboat navigating the waters with the Eastbound train station behind it. The photo was taken by Mrs. Eleanor Wenner. Maybe taken from the back porch of the Y? (Photo courtesy of Ann Wenner Osteen) Category:Smoketown Great Floods current
• 17:5117:51, 15 September 2021 diff hist +2,625‎ N File:Ruth Kline Staples from The Frederick News-Post, September 3, 2021.jpg ‎ Brunswick honors its own 'Rosie the Riveter' By Jillian Atelsek for The Frederick News-Post, September 3, 2021 Bells rang out through Brunswick Friday afternoon, and 97-year-old Ruth Kline Staples grinned. A small crowd had gathered at the city’s American Legion to honor Staples and two other women who took up critical jobs on the home front during World War II. Staples, along with Gloria McCormick and Lenora Brill of West Virginia, were honored as real-life Rosie the Riveters. “We love you,... current
• 17:4617:46, 15 September 2021 diff hist +367‎ N File:C.D. Shewbridge with Patti, Ron and Bill.jpg ‎ Shewbridge family moment, circa 1960, at the family home on N. Virginia Avenue. With their great grandfather, former Brunswick B&O telegrapher, C.D. Shewbridge are Patti, Ron and Bill. Oh, and an unidentified cat on Mr. Shewbridge's lap. Those look like some serious cowboy boots on Bill. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People current
• 17:4517:45, 15 September 2021 diff hist +312‎ N File:Reginald and Eleanor McCormick, circa 1920s.jpg ‎ The future Mr. and Mrs. Shewbridge--Reginald and Eleanor McCormick, circa 1920s. Sadly, Mr. Shewbridge passed away at an early age. How many remember Mrs. Shewbridge behind the counter at Horines? She raised 5 boys mostly on her own. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People current
• 17:4317:43, 15 September 2021 diff hist +1,024‎ N File:Basketball 2001 - 02 Boys Freshman Team.jpg ‎ This photo is from the 2002 BHS Yearbook and shows members of the 2001-02 Freshmen Boys Basketball team. Ninth grade teams allowed players to have more court playing time and this experience helped to develop players not only for the JV but also for the Varsity squad. From an athletic standpoint, many are also making the transition from playing (or practicing) 2 or 3 days per week to 5 or 6. This increase is a shock to their systems both physically and mentally. The 2001-2002 team had winn... current
• 17:3817:38, 15 September 2021 diff hist +278‎ N File:Eleanor Shewbridge with her 3 first born.jpg ‎ Mrs. Eleanor Shewbridge with her 3 first born, circa 1931-32 behind the family home on N. Virginia Avenue in Brunswick. Clockwise are Jerry, Karl and Bob on her lap. Joe and Noel were yet to be born. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People current
• 17:3417:34, 15 September 2021 diff hist +525‎ N File:Elementary School 1957 sixth graders.jpg ‎ Back in the Fall of 1957, Brunswick Elementary School 6th graders were chaperoned on the annual senior trip to Camp Greentop by teachers and their principal. Posing on the bench are teachers Miss Peggy Carter (center) and Principal E. Virginia (Patty) Wenner on the right. Can anyone identify the young teacher on the left, who, if today, might have been looking at her phone? We’d love to hear your memories of Camp Greentop, too. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Carter Escamilla) [[Category:Smoketo... current

10 September 2021

• 16:2216:22, 10 September 2021 diff hist +1,924‎ N File:Oneida (Heines) Heffner Obituary.jpg ‎ Oneida H. (Haines) Heffner May 25, 1931 ~ September 9, 2021 (age 90) Obituary Oneida H. Heffner, 90, of Knoxville, passed from this life on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. She was the wife of 69 years to Lawrence E. Heffner. Born on May 25, 1931, in Rohrersville, she was the daughter of Cecil Sigler Haines and Myrtle Anna Lee (Mullendore) Haines. Mrs. Heffner was a 1949 graduate of Boonsboro High School. She was a franchise owner of the Brunswick H & R... current
• 14:1514:15, 10 September 2021 diff hist +116‎ N File:Virginia Avenue Number 6.jpg ‎ this house had heavy fire damage in 2020 but has been restored. Category:Houses and Street Scenes current

8 September 2021

• 13:5913:59, 8 September 2021 diff hist +1,223‎ N File:Julie Martorana Julie Martorana 2021, City of Brunswick Economic Development Coordinator.jpg ‎ The City of Brunswick would like to welcome our newest staff member, Julie Martorana. Julie joins City Hall as the Economic Development Coordinator on September 20, 2021. Julie will be working on economic development initiatives throughout the entire City, as well as working on the City’s grants program. Julie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this position. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with more than 35 years of experience in higher education in th... current

26 August 2021

• 14:1014:10, 26 August 2021 diff hist +1,329‎ N File:Track 1992 Cross Country Team.jpg ‎ This photo is from 1992 and shows the members of the BHS Cross Country Team. "The goal of the cross country team as established by Coaches Anne and Lee Zumbach was to compete and win all four of the major championships including states. The girls' team met this goal by going 12-0 for the season and winning the MVAL, County, Regional, and State. "Coach Anne Zumbach was Co-Coach of the year. At the banquet [Freshman] Adrian Unger was named "Most Outstanding." Lori Tregoning won the "Coach's... current

25 August 2021

• 10:0510:05, 25 August 2021 diff hist +327‎ N File:B&O policeman, Officer McGaha.jpg ‎ Anyone ready to cross this B&O policeman, Officer McGaha? This was on the day the first diesels were delivered to the Brunswick yards.--likely early 1940s. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Railroaders current
• 10:0310:03, 25 August 2021 diff hist +314‎ N File:Richard Hebb entered info of engineers and conductors back in October, 1949..jpg ‎ With a very direct message of "Patronize those who patronize you," here is a page on which Richard Hebb entered info on some familiar Brunswick names of engineers and conductors back in October, 1949. Does anyone recognize a relative? (Courtesy of Kay Hebb Carter) Category:Smoketown Railroaders current

21 August 2021

• 06:0306:03, 21 August 2021 diff hist +8,194‎ N File:Olympics 2021 Luke Campbell from The Frederick News-Post, August 21, 2021.jpg ‎ Surreal and satisfying: Brunswick High alum Luke Campbell details his Tokyo Olympics experience By Joshua R. Smith from The Frederick News-Post, August 21, 2021 Shortly after running the fastest 400-meter hurdles race of his life — and doing so on his sport’s grandest stage — Brunswick High School alum Luke Campbell’s head was almost spinning as that day’s trip around the track at Tokyo’s National Stadium kept replaying in his mind. It took him awhile to fully grasp the personal-best time... current

20 August 2021

• 10:5210:52, 20 August 2021 diff hist +397‎ N File:Construction of the East End of the yard, early 1890s.jpg ‎ Construction of the East End of the yard, early 1890s was accomplished with mostly black laborers picking stone. They had to excavate much of a hill at the end, and if you walk the towpath in the winter you can see all the rock that was carved out. This photo was part of a series commissioned by C.M. Wenner. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum Category:Railroad current
• 10:5110:51, 20 August 2021 diff hist +1,204‎ N File:Needlework Club 2001.jpg ‎ This photo is from 2001 and shows the members the Needlework Club. Needlework is a broad term for the art or practice of decorative sewing, embroidery handicrafts and other textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework. This definition may be expanded to include related textile crafts such as a crochet hook, embroidery, "Sashiko" (a Japanese embroidery technique), counted cross stitch and crewel (embroidery using wool traditionally stitched on linen). S... current
• 10:4910:49, 20 August 2021 diff hist +47‎ N File:Brunswick Railroaders on a diesel engine, maybe in the 1950s.jpg ‎ Category:Smoketown Railroad current

18 August 2021

• 05:3405:34, 18 August 2021 diff hist +1,145‎ N File:Diana Jeanette Lane Obituary from the Gary L. Rollins Rollins website, August 18, 2021.jpg ‎ Obituary Dana Jeanette Nicholson-Lane left this earth all too soon on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Dana was a strong, kind-hearted, compassionate, loving woman who will be missed by all who knew her. Dana was also a fun-loving woman with a heart of gold who loved being outdoors, spending time with her family, being with her adorable dogs, and helping others whenever she could. Dana is survived by her: children, Jeffery Lane, Jr. and April Lane; fiancé, Danny Burgess; daughter-in-law, Rebecca... current

17 August 2021

• 11:5211:52, 17 August 2021 diff hist +635‎ N File:Brunswick's Rosie the Riveters take a break from their railroad jobs.jpg ‎ Brunswick's Rosie the Riveters take a break from their railroad jobs to pose sometime during World War II. As local men were away at war, women left their traditional roles in the home to take on jobs working on the railroad or in other local businesses. Pictured here are: (Back row) Louise Baer, Ruth (Kline) Staples, ?, James Turner, ? (Middle Row) Ann (Fisher) Wenner, Martha (Brown) Winn (Front Row) Phyllis Wade, Lucille (Wiggington) Snyder, Violet Moore, Helen (Wiggington) Jones, France... current
• 11:5011:50, 17 August 2021 diff hist +257‎ N File:Brunswick women who worked on the railroad during World War II.jpg ‎ The local Brunswick women who worked on the railroad during World War II undertook some of the hard work that men used to do before they were called to war. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Railroaders current

15 August 2021

• 08:0308:03, 15 August 2021 diff hist +67‎ N File:Basketball 1967 - 68 Jim Hallar.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sherry Crampton Category:High School current
• 05:4805:48, 15 August 2021 diff hist +406‎ N File:Railway Employees Annual Time Book 1949 - 50.jpg ‎ Note the Eagles Club address when it was located where the Museum is today. The Duncan family operated the Metropolitan business out of the location where the Potomac Street Grill now is for at least 2 generations. Litten was the marquee car dealership in town, which was once run in two locations on the West and East ends. (Courtesy of Kay Hebb Carter) Category:Smoketown Businesses current
• 05:4605:46, 15 August 2021 diff hist +78‎ N File:Bob and Shirley Ward with Terry and John Faith, August 14, 2021.jpg ‎ BARC's Wedding Vow Renewal August 14, 2021! Category:People current
• 05:4305:43, 15 August 2021 diff hist +241‎ N File:Patriarch Clarence J.D. Shewbridge, granddaughter Sharon Frye, Daughter Dorothy Shewbridge Frye.jpg ‎ 3 generations of the Shewbridge-Frye family circa 1953-54: Clockwise: Patriarch Clarence J.D. Shewbridge, granddaughter Sharon Frye, Daughter Dorothy Shewbridge Frye (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye Category:Smoketown People current

13 August 2021

• 09:2809:28, 13 August 2021 diff hist +67‎ N File:Basketball 1967 - 68 Wayne Smith and Bobby Brooks.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sherry Crampton Category:High School current
• 09:1609:16, 13 August 2021 diff hist +1,146‎ N File:Math Club 1988 - 89.jpg ‎ This photo is from 1988-89 and shows the members of the Math Club. The Math Club's purpose was to promote interest and excitement about mathematics in a friendly, collaborative environment. The club sought to extend mathematical knowledge and critical thinking skills acquired in math class by practicing math contest problems during meetings in an effort stimulate the mind and enhance pattern recognition and logical reasoning capabilities. The club also provided tutoring services to fellow st... current

11 August 2021

• 07:3907:39, 11 August 2021 diff hist +195‎ N File:Cheerleaders 1969.jpg ‎ Cheerleaders 1969: Tarry Dawson, Roxanne Dixon, Linda Ifert, Sherry Crampton (Mascot), Lou Ann Dawson, Tana Anderson Courtesy of Sherry Crampton's family Category:High School current

10 August 2021

• 10:2010:20, 10 August 2021 diff hist +56‎ N File:George Castle and Greg Castle 2021.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Judy Ware Category:People current

8 August 2021

• 11:1411:14, 8 August 2021 diff hist +433‎ N File:Jamie Eshbaugh, Pam Keeling, Donna Poffinberger, Cindy Welsh, me, Joyce Baker, and Judy Cooper, August 2021.jpg ‎ Had a Painter Cousin’s Picnic today at our cousin Cindy Welsh’s house in Hamilton. VA. What a fun time for all who were able to come. We were able to celebrate Judy Cooper’s 80th birthday too. Picture is youngest, bottom of steps, up to the oldest (Jamie Eshbaugh, Pam Keeling, Donna Poffinberger, Cindy Welsh, Peggy Jean Lewis, Joyce Baker, and Judy Cooper. Courtesy of Peggy Jean Lewis Category:People current
• 11:1211:12, 8 August 2021 diff hist +43‎ File:Xander Ripley receiving his white belt. August 8, 2013 from Kristine Ripley Facebook page..jpg ‎No edit summary current
• 11:1211:12, 8 August 2021 diff hist 0‎ N File:Xander Ripley receiving his white belt. August 8, 2013 from Kristine Ripley Facebook page..jpg ‎No edit summary
• 05:2905:29, 8 August 2021 diff hist +131‎ N File:Brett Novick, August 7, 2021.jpg ‎ · If you see this guy @boxcar burgers today, wish him a very happy birthday! Megan Donovan Category:People current

7 August 2021

• 05:5905:59, 7 August 2021 diff hist +80‎ N File:Track 2021 Jackson Tuomey FNP Athlees of the Year from The Frederick News-Post, August 7, 2021.jpg ‎ Frederick News-Post Athletes of the Year Category:High School current
• 05:5605:56, 7 August 2021 diff hist +5,117‎ N File:Basketball 2021 Dan McLane Boys Hoops Coach.jpg ‎ Lifelong Railroader Dan McLane steps down as Brunswick boys hoops coach By John Cannon from The Frederick News-Post, August 7, 2021 In Photo: Dan McLane, shown coaching Brunswick's boys basketball team in the 2013 Class 1A state semifinals against New Town at the University of Maryland's Comcast Center, stepped down after 17 years at the helm. "He did so many things that can't be measured in wins and losses for kids at Brunswick," said Jon Jarrett, Brunswick's athletic director. Dan McLan... current

6 August 2021

• 19:0319:03, 6 August 2021 diff hist +52‎ N File:Braddock Heights pool.jpg ‎ Category:Smoketown In and Around current
• 19:0219:02, 6 August 2021 diff hist +492‎ N File:Sam Nalley with his 1965 Chevy stock race car.jpg ‎ Sam Nalley with his 1965? Chevy stock race car, sponsored by then Brunswick radio station WTRI, which was 1520 on the AM dial. Sam's father Billy also raced. Sam raced on Saturday nights at Winchester Speedway and on Sunday nights at Hagerstown Speedway. Who remembers seeing the Nalley father and son race and where did you see them? Since we're also not sure where we got this photo, that info would also be appreciated if you have it....thanks Category:Smoketown People current
• 19:0019:00, 6 August 2021 diff hist +448‎ N File:Fire Department 2021 Deny Moore and Eric Smothers.jpg ‎ We are proud of our Life Member, Deny Moore, for receiving the Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award at the recent Maryland State Fireman’s Association convention for 50 Years of service. Eric Smothers, Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue President and the Second Vice President of the State Fireman’s Association, is presenting the award to Denny at our Membership Meeting on Wednesday July 28, 2021 Category:Fire Department current
• 18:5718:57, 6 August 2021 diff hist +562‎ N File:Stage Craft 1985.jpg ‎ According to the yearbook the three theatrical productions put on that year were "Anything Goes," "The Monkey's Paw," and "Poe, Poe, Poe." Front Row (L to R) - Noel Stoner, Heather Teagle, Jackie Pendleton, Crystal Myers, Robert Wenner, Cliff Stanford Second Row - Miss Tina Godfrey, Chris Jones, David Brewster, Roy Roberts, Darrell Eshbaugh, Tony Donovan, Troy Itnyre, Thomas Roberts, Kevin Stevenson, Robert Phillips, Robbie Wilson Top Row - Dwayne Hollar, Bobby Crum, Matt Rowland, Darren Coop... current
• 18:5518:55, 6 August 2021 diff hist +510‎ N File:Dora Good staffing a table at the Potomac River Festival 1971.jpg ‎ According to the library records, this is Dora Good staffing a table at the Potomac River Festival in a photo taken at the old Red Men's Hall on W. Potomac Street, now home to the museum. This was in 1971, judging from other photos we have. Note the El Producto cigar box she was using to collect payments. 🙂 Can anyone confirm and identify others in the photo? (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:People current
• 18:5318:53, 6 August 2021 diff hist +266‎ N File:Helen Gaither and Dora Good pose at the 1971 Potomac River Festival.jpg ‎ Helen Gaither and Dora Good pose at the 1971 Potomac River Festival in the old Red Men's Hall, now the museum. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People current