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13 July 2021

• 08:0008:00, 13 July 2021 diff hist +707‎ N File:William B. Gross Circa 1940 - 50s.jpg ‎ William B. Gross addresses a crowd in what might have been the late 1940s/early-'50s? Does anyone recognize the event or location? The Gross brothers, Bill and Charles, operated a hardware store next to the Bank of Brunswick on Maple Avenue and later ran a kerosine business out of the old family store building on S. Maryland Avenue. In 1959, Mr. Gross was appointed Court Commissioner for Frederick County and was known for the rest of his life as Judge Gross. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collec... current
• 07:5807:58, 13 July 2021 diff hist +235‎ N File:Amerian Legion 2021 Auxiliary Department President Andrea Anderson.jpg ‎ The State of Maryland America Legion Auxiliary Department President Andrea Anderson. The first Department President from Steadman-Keenan Unit 96. Here with Dave House, Past Commander Post 96. Category:Organizations current
• 07:2807:28, 13 July 2021 diff hist +196‎ N File:Allie White.jpg ‎ Happiest of birthday wishes to this kid right here!!! Allie White you never cease to amaze us. Love you lots!!! July 6, 2021 from Angel White's Facebook page. Category:People current
• 05:2905:29, 13 July 2021 diff hist +7,004‎ N File:Honor Rolls 2021 Fourth Term from the Frederick News-Post, July 13, 2021.png ‎ Brunswick High School fourth term honor rolls Susan Guynn from The Frederick News-Post, July 13, 2021 The following students have been named to the honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2017-2018 school year at Brunswick High School: Grade nine, first honors: Audrey Allgaier, Emma Allgaier, Alexandra Alward, Schuyler Bowers, Sophia Budine, Mari Burggraf, Sarah Burton, Thea Connor, Kyle Cruz, Enrique De Anda Zavala, Amanda Eason, Emanuela Effah Owusu, Harper Everett, Jessica Fessm... current
• 05:2705:27, 13 July 2021 diff hist +46‎ N File:Little League 2021 State Final from The Frederick News-Post, July 13, 2021.jpg ‎ Category:Recreation-Sports current

12 July 2021

• 05:4005:40, 12 July 2021 diff hist +3,241‎ N File:Track 2021 Luke Campbell in Olympics from The Frederick News-Post, July 12, 2021.jpg ‎ Clearing a huge hurdle: Brunswick High alum Luke Campbell will compete for Germany in Tokyo Olympics Joshua R. Smith from The Frederick News-Post, July 12, 2021 True to the form he initially established about a decade ago at Brunswick High School, Luke Campbell has continued his climb through the levels as an elite hurdler — and the latest obstacle he cleared will put him on the premier stage in his sport. Campbell announced last Tuesday that he has made the German Olympic team and will c... current

11 July 2021

• 05:1505:15, 11 July 2021 diff hist +122‎ N File:Main Street 2009 Volunteer of the Year from the Frederick News-Post, August 4, 2009.jpg ‎ Volunteer of the year 2009 Jerry Knight with Richard Pearell and Charles Jenkins Category:Organizations current

10 July 2021

• 05:5905:59, 10 July 2021 diff hist +37‎ N File:Warren Samuell Moore Obituary from The Frederick News-Post, July 10, 2021.jpg ‎ Category:Obituary current
• 05:4705:47, 10 July 2021 diff hist +92‎ N File:Principal 1976 Harold Moser from The Brunswick Citizen, July 17, 1986.jpg ‎ Jknight moved page File:Principal 1976 Harold Moser from The Brunswick Citizen, July 17, 1986.jpg to File:Principal 1986 Harold Moser from The Brunswick Citizen, July 17, 1986.jpg current Tag: New redirect
• 05:4705:47, 10 July 2021 diff hist 0‎ m File:Principal 1986 Harold Moser from The Brunswick Citizen, July 17, 1986.jpg ‎ Jknight moved page File:Principal 1976 Harold Moser from The Brunswick Citizen, July 17, 1986.jpg to File:Principal 1986 Harold Moser from The Brunswick Citizen, July 17, 1986.jpg current

8 July 2021

• 08:2908:29, 8 July 2021 diff hist +58‎ N File:Fourth of July 2021 Festival from The Frederick News-Post, July 5, 2021 (2).jpg ‎ See write up on photo 1 Category:Events current
• 08:2808:28, 8 July 2021 diff hist +35‎ N File:Fourth of July 2021 Festival from The Frederick News-Post, July 5, 2021 (1).jpg ‎ Category:Events current
• 08:1408:14, 8 July 2021 diff hist +1,255‎ N File:Mark Andrews Mills Obituary from Stauffer Funeral Home.jpg ‎ Obituary August 26, 1977 ~ July 3, 2021 (age 43) Mark Andrew Mills, 43, of Brunswick, Maryland, passed from this life on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was the husband of Stephanie Sanborn Mills. Born on August 26, 1977, in Ranson, WV, he was the son of Melody Ann (Norris) Mills of Brunswick and the late Anthony Lynn Mills. Mark was employed with JEMCO Inc drilling and blasting. Mark enjoyed doing all the things with his family. Helped coach teams for his children's youth sports. Taking his... current
• 07:3607:36, 8 July 2021 diff hist +1,163‎ N File:Chorus. 1991.jpg ‎ This photo is from the 1991 Yearbook and show the members of the BHS Chorus. The Chorus often performed at such school events as the "B" Awards assembly, the Winter Concert, Graduation, and other popular school events. Outside of school the Chorus performed at the Homewood Nursing Home and did Christmas caroling at the Frederick Town and FSK Malls. Chorus gave students the opportunity to learn and appreciate more advanced music through participation and performance. The purpose of the Choru... current
• 07:3407:34, 8 July 2021 diff hist +46‎ N File:Little League 2021 Girls District 2 Championship from The Frederick News-Post, July 3, 2021.jpg ‎ Category:Recreation-Sports current

2 July 2021

• 05:4805:48, 2 July 2021 diff hist +68‎ N File:Little League 2021 District 2 Championship from The Frederick News-Post, July 2, 2021 (1).jpg ‎ See article in photo 1 Category:Recreation-Sports current
• 05:4705:47, 2 July 2021 diff hist +33‎ File:Little League 2021 District 2 Championship from The Frederick News-Post, July 2, 2021 (2).jpg ‎No edit summary current
• 05:4705:47, 2 July 2021 diff hist +3,390‎ N File:Little League 2021 District 2 Championship from The Frederick News-Post, July 2, 2021 (2).jpg ‎ Brunswick wins Little League 9-11 District 2 championship By Greg Swatek for the Frederick News-Post, July 2, 2021 THURMONT — Just when things were starting to get interesting again, Henry Maeshiro’s glove snuffed out the rally. The 11-year-old shortstop for Brunswick’s 9-11 Little League team snagged a pair of line drives in the fourth inning Thursday evening that denied the host team, Thurmont Little League, multiple runs in what became an 18-8, District-2-championship-clinching win for B...

1 July 2021

• 12:4012:40, 1 July 2021 diff hist +897‎ N File:Work Study Group 1985.jpg ‎ Butch took his paycheck and said to the secretary "Which charity gets my check this month Beverly?" She played along and responded "The Red Cross I think" to which Butch throws his check on her desk and asks her to forward it to them. Standing next to him was a new teacher with her eyes wide open in amazement at what he had done. Butch turns to her and proclaims "The only reason I teach is so I can give back to the community." For the next few days this teacher would remark to others what a... current
• 12:3812:38, 1 July 2021 diff hist +1,054‎ N File:Football 1989 Powder Puff.jpg ‎ This photo is from the 1989 BHS Yearbook and shows the players and coaches of the Senior Powder Puff Football Team. The Powder Puff football games were a flag / touch football games between girls from the Junior and Senior classes which was one of the activities conducted during Homecoming week. From the Yearbook "The Seniors crushed the Juniors 12-7 in a furious battle for the 1988-89 Powder Puff Title …. The team consisted of 11 tough Seniors …. The Seniors built a 12-0 lead going into the... current
• 05:1305:13, 1 July 2021 diff hist +113‎ N File:Teacher 2021 Kim Pestka.jpg ‎ 2021 School Level Teachers of the Year Brunswick Elementary School Category:Elementary School current
• 05:1105:11, 1 July 2021 diff hist +142‎ N File:Olive Schoolhouse back in 2011.jpg ‎ The old Olive Schoolhouse back in 2011. It's been a residence for years. (Photo by Peter Wenner) Category:Smoketown Schools current

30 June 2021

• 18:1618:16, 30 June 2021 diff hist +203‎ N File:Vivian Smith and Jenny Jones, June 2021.jpg ‎ From Jenny Jones Facebook page: Wishing my wonderful mom a very very happy birthday. She is so special and I pray her day will be also. Love you Mom. Category:Castle Collection People current
• 18:1318:13, 30 June 2021 diff hist +313‎ N File:Debbie and Marc Backer.jpg ‎ From Debbie Backer Facebook page, March 30, 2021: Happy 25th Anniversary to us! (31 years together) It’s been an awesome ride! 3 amazing kids and one fabulous dog! Some fun trips together and lots of happy throughout those years! Cheers to many many more! I love this big guy Category:People current
• 16:4416:44, 30 June 2021 diff hist +340‎ N File:Basketball 2021 Ryley Backer.jpg ‎ Brunswick vs Thomas Johnson - During this game, we saw quite a few standout players that were strong on the court for points and defense. One of those players was Ryley Backer of Brunswick. She was all over that court like it was a soccer field... But for sure she held her own as a all around playe Category:High School current
• 16:3716:37, 30 June 2021 diff hist +723‎ N File:Main Street Manager 2021 Carmen Hilton.jpg ‎ From the Main Street Facebook page, June 30, 2021 Check out our Manager Carmen Hilton, packing the 50th Anniversary Celebration Packs in honor of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park that Main Street will be giving away FREE to kids ages 4+. You'll find them at our tent at The City of Brunswick, MD Independence Day Festival this Saturday, July 3, near Square Corner Park We're so excited to share this fun, hands-on way to learn about our Canal history with you. We have 100 pac... current
• 16:3616:36, 30 June 2021 diff hist +2,134‎ N File:Principal Justin McConnaughey.png ‎ At the beginning of June, FCPS announced it’s annual changes of school staff. This year, we are losing BES Principal Justin McConnaughey. Today, on his last day he sent the follwoing email that we would like to share with you here. **** BES Families, I hope this communication finds you and your family enjoying a wonderful start to the summer. With today being my last day as the proud principal of Brunswick Elementary, I wanted to extend my sincere gratitude for all of the well-wishes, gift... current
• 15:1415:14, 30 June 2021 diff hist +37‎ N File:James Lester Mitchell Obituary from The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 5, October 20, 1960,.jpg ‎ Category:Obituary current
• 15:1315:13, 30 June 2021 diff hist +37‎ N File:Edna Catherine Utterback Obituary from The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 5, October 20, 1960,.jpg ‎ Category:Obituary current
• 15:0715:07, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 5, October 20, 1960, BHS Visit County Offices.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 14:5914:59, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 5, October 20, 1960, Sammy Kaye.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 14:5614:56, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 5, October 20, 1960, Glenn Goode.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 14:5414:54, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 5, October 20, 1960, Dixie Gosnell Citizen of the Month.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 14:5114:51, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 5, October 20, 1960, BHS Visit County Operation.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 11:4211:42, 30 June 2021 diff hist +37‎ N File:Richard Creighton Kline Obituary from The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960,.jpg ‎ Category:Obituary current
• 11:4211:42, 30 June 2021 diff hist +37‎ N File:Frank George Anders Obituaryfrom The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960,.jpg ‎ Category:Obituary current
• 11:3311:33, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960, BHS Junior Class Officers.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 11:2911:29, 30 June 2021 diff hist +37‎ N File:Naomi Elizabeth Sigafoose Obituary from The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960,.jpg ‎ Category:Obituary current
• 11:1511:15, 30 June 2021 diff hist +24‎ File:Airmen Barger, Cover, Walker and Webber from The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960, Barger, Cover, Walker and Webber.jpg ‎No edit summary current
• 11:1511:15, 30 June 2021 diff hist +68‎ N File:Airmen Barger, Cover, Walker and Webber from The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960, Barger, Cover, Walker and Webber.jpg ‎ Skip Barger, Frank Cover, Tony Walker and Rhett Webber
• 11:0811:08, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960, Birthday Event.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 11:0411:04, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960, Wanda Stine.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 11:0011:00, 30 June 2021 diff hist +54‎ N File:The Blade-Times Vol 50, No 4, October 27, 1960, UNICEF Drive.jpg ‎ Category:The Blade-Times Newspaper current
• 05:0305:03, 30 June 2021 diff hist +415‎ N File:Coach Jim Fraser's 1970-71 BHS Varsity cagers.jpg ‎ Coach Jim Fraser's 1970-71 BHS Varsity cagers went 13-5-1, after a 1-4 start Coach Fraser kneeling in front. From left in back: Britt Orrison (Manager), Drexel Henderson, Mark Stonesifer, Rob Grams, Mitch Deener, Ed Moss, Tim McLane, Paul Gaither, P.L. Orrison, Louis Holland, Brent Albert, Jimmy Fraser, Kevin Gordon (Manager) (Photo from the 1971 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Sports current
• 05:0105:01, 30 June 2021 diff hist +227‎ N File:Blair Harrington with his uncle Austin Myers.jpg ‎ Blair Harrington with his uncle Austin Myers at a Harrington family reunion in the old City Park pavilion in the 1960s. Both were longtime railroaders. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People current
• 04:5904:59, 30 June 2021 diff hist +296‎ N File:Train wreck in Brunswick Circa 1950s.jpg ‎ Train wreck in Brunswick. The houses in the picture may be the backs of the houses on W. Potomac Street. Can anyone confirm? Judging from the styles on people, the date looks like sometime in the 1950s. (Photo courtesy of Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Railroad current
• 04:5704:57, 30 June 2021 diff hist +259‎ N File:Train readying departure from the Brunswick Westbound Station.jpg ‎ Who can identify this passenger train readying departure from the Brunswick Westbound Station and in what year? See the old American Legion hall on the left in back. (Photo courtesy of Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Railroad current

28 June 2021

• 14:4014:40, 28 June 2021 diff hist +72‎ N File:Grace Church June 28, 2021.jpg ‎ Photo by Jerry Knight Category:Grace Episcopal Church current
• 14:3914:39, 28 June 2021 diff hist +70‎ N File:First Baptist Church, June 28, 2021.jpg ‎ Photo by Jerry Knight Category:First Baptist Church current
• 14:2114:21, 28 June 2021 diff hist +160‎ N File:Brenton Barger on his birth in Florida in 2021.jpg ‎ Brenton Barger strikes the same pose on his latest birthday in Florida in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Brenton Barger) Category:Smoketown People current