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It's evident patriotism is back during Morris Frock Memorial Day program
davem@herald-mail.comFrom the Civil War, when those who gave their lives led to “a new birth of freedom,” to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when the nation’s resolve was tested, military personnel in the country have risen to meet something bigger...Tags: Abraham Lincoln, Human Interest, Memorial Day, Vietnam War (1955-1975), International Military Interventions
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Memorial Day observances
The following local events are scheduled in observance of Memorial Day: Monday The Combined Veterans Council of Waynesboro, Pa., will host its annual Memorial Day activities starting with Waynesboro’s holiday parade. The parade, which features...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Washington, DC, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Human Interest, Memorial Day
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Shiloh Church to hold vacation Bible school
Shiloh United Methodist Church, 19731 Shiloh Church Road, will host its annual children’s vacation Bible school Sunday, June 9, to Thursday, June 13. Shiloh will begin the celebration with a kickoff party June 9 at 4 p.m. with registration and a...Tags: Human Interest, Travel, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Entertainment, Trips and Vacations
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Jonathan Chad Ferris, 30
A memorial service will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery to honor the life of Sgt. Jonathan Chad Ferris. Born Feb. 1, 1982, in Beckley, W.Va., Chad was the son of John C. Ferris of Hagerstown, Md., and Debra J....
Tags: Armed Forces, Human Interest, Butterfly Ballots, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Chad
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Marjorie M. Harbaugh, 86
Marjorie Marie Harbaugh, 86, of Hagerstown, Md., died Friday, May 24, 2013, at Meritus Medical Center. Born April 28, 1927, in Williamsport, Md., she was the daughter of the late Cecil Brewer and Katherine Louise Shipley Rhodes. She was preceded in...
Tags: Human Interest, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Disabled American Veterans
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Decorating veterans' graves a Memorial Day tradition
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comWith Memorial Day approaching, Anna and James M. Harnish of Fairview this week decorated their son’s grave at St. Paul’s Church Cemetery near Clear Spring. The couple placed flowers, a cross and a pinwheel in memory of their son, James L....Tags: Armed Conflicts, Spanish-American War, Memorial Day, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Religion and Belief
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Hagerstown Bridge Club posts May 22 events
Twenty-seven pairs competed in a club game Wednesday, May 22, during a meeting of the Hagerstown Bridge Club. North-South winners in Flight A were: first place, Jean and Rick Elbo; second place, Elaine Rowe and Barbara Schoeck; third place, Barbara...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Clubs and Associations
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Blood drives: Week of May 27
- Wednesday, May 29 —Bethel Assembly of God, 2010 Tavern Road, Martinsburg, W.Va., 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Friday, May 31 — City Hospital, Dry Run Road, Martinsburg, W.Va., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Friday, May 31 — Walmart, 800...Tags: Relief and Aid Organizations, Religion and Belief, American Red Cross, Reformed, Christianity
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Weekend calendar - May 25
Boonsboro carnival The Great Boonsboro Ambulance Carnival features amusements, food and free entertainment. There will be fireworks Friday, May 31, at about 10:30 p.m. Opens at 5 p.m. each day through Saturday, June 1. Boonsboro Ambulance and Rescue Co.,...Tags: Arts and Culture, Strawberries, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Arts
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Five for your planner: Friday, May 24
1. Memorial Day parade Wreath-laying ceremony and memorial service, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at World War I monument in front of Boonsboro Town Hall, 21 N. Main St., Boonsboro. Parade down Main Street, 2 p.m. 2. Cedar Lawn Guest speaker Fred L. Shinbur,...
Tags: Human Interest, Memorial Day, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), World War I (1914-1918)
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Community Calendar - May 23 to 24
Today Toddler Time for ages 18 to 36 months, Smithsburg Library, 11 a.m. Exchange Club of Hagerstown meets at Nick’s Airport Inn, 12:15 p.m. Hagerstown Kiwanis Club meets at Academy Theater Banquet & Conference Center, 58 E. Washington St.,...Tags: Arts and Culture, Libraries
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James L. Tritapoe, 83
James L. Tritapoe, 83, of Rohrersville, Md., passed from this life Monday, May 20, 2013, while surrounded by his family at his home. Born Aug. 6, 1929, in Brownsville, Md., he was the son of the late Calvin Thomas and Rhoda Eugenia (Younkins) Tritapoe....
Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Middletown, Armed Forces, Human Interest, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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